Moose Pond, Lake Front, sandbar swimming, plenty of space, Base of Pleasant Mt

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The Point House on Moose Pond. looking up from the lake

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

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Bridgton, ME

Moose Pond
‪1 min walk‬
Shawnee Peak
‪5 min walk‬
Highland Lake
‪17 min drive‬
Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master/ bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

MOOSE POND, BRIDGTON, MAINE SUMMER 2024 SPECIAL OFFER.
Rent week of August 24-31 and can stay till Sunday Sept 1st at no extra charge.

The POINT HOUSE is located right on the shores of Moose Pond. The property is a wonderful relaxing location for family and friends to gather. Weekly rent is $3,500/week beginning mid June thru Labor day. We rent for weekends/less than a week after Labor Day thru October. The property is not available for winter or spring rentals. THIS IS A NON-SMOKING HOME. Dogs are welcome $100/dog. Cleaning is $250. additional cleaning fee will be assessed for longer stays. Lines and towels are not provided.
The property overlooks Moose Pond and has breathtaking views and the calming songs of the loons. The property offers ample space for children and pets to play. There is a picnic table and fire pit to enjoy meals and evening cocktails while watching the sunset and the moon rise. In addition to the bedrooms there is space for sleeping on couches (couches do not pull out). There is a rec room in the semi-finished basement with a pool table, foosball table and 2 couches. The Point House has natural steps on an incline from the house to the pond/point which is right out front. It is what we call "an upside-down house"...you enter the house on the bedroom level with stairs that go to the upper/living area and master bedroom. The Point House is within walking distance of the East Chair lodge of The Pleasant Mountain ski area and approx 1/4 mile from the main lodge for great hiking. Great hiking trails are available to climb Pleasant MT. There is a 75lb mushroom anchored boat mooring available. Boats can be launched via the public ramp on Route 302. There is a small PRIVATE, beach with a wonderful sandbar for great shallow swimming that kids will love. there is a raft further out for deeper swimming. There are a variety of golf courses. Bridgton is a great little town with many restaurants, shopping and a movie theatre. Our family has had many wonderful moments on Moose Pond and the Point House is the perfect place for our guests to enjoy the area. We invite you to view additional photos on the FaceBook page THE POINT HOUSE ON MOOSE POND

Keywords: Moose Pond, Bridgton, Lake front, Family friendly, water sports, hiking, spacious

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Beth Dwyer

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great shallow swimming off the sandbar

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Additional fee of $100./pet/week

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

WE DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING IN HOUSE OR ON DECK

Dog waste must be cleaned from the point, disposed into the woods. PLEASE do not leave dog waste bags loose in trash!! If dispose of waste bags in .

specific house rules and expectations in green folder in house. NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN OR AROUND HOUSE

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bridgton

Located in Bridgton, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Rufus Porter Museum and Gallery 302 are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shawnee Peak and Saco River Brewing. Travelling with kids? Consider Saco Valley Sports Center and Fryeburg Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking.

Bridgton, ME

What's nearby

Moose Pond - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Shawnee Peak - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Pondicherry Park - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
Pleasant Mountain - 17 min drive - 6.4 km
Highland Lake - 17 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪A La Mexicana 2 - ‬16 min drive
‪Maine Lobster Express - ‬13 min drive
‪The Tannery Pub - ‬14 min drive
‪Bridgton House of Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moose Pond, Lake Front, sandbar swimming, plenty of space, Base of Pleasant Mt pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Moose Pond, Lake Front, sandbar swimming, plenty of space, Base of Pleasant Mt?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moose Pond, Lake Front, sandbar swimming, plenty of space, Base of Pleasant Mt?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moose Pond, Lake Front, sandbar swimming, plenty of space, Base of Pleasant Mt located?

This family-friendly Bridgton holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Moose Pond and Shawnee Peak. Pleasant Mountain is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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9.2/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

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10/10 Excellent

paul d.

21 August 2024

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Fun family vacation

This house was the perfect size for our family of 6 adults & 5 kids. Not only the sleeping accommodation's, but also the spacious living room and dining table. The screened porch provided a nice separate area for reading & game playing. At the swimming area the sandbar provided a large shallow wading area for the younger kids. Beth was very responsive when we had questions and communication was very easy. The only comments I would provide to older vacationers are regarding stairs & lighting. I am of retirement age and was ok with the many stairs, but individuals with mobility issues may not be as comfortable. That being said, we have rented many Maine lake homes and the elevation change between the parking area, house & waterfront is a common feature. Lighting in the common area for late night reading wasn't very bright and my old eyes benefited by having a reading light. Overall, we had a very nice family vacation and all family members were happy staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

19 August 2024

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Wonderful Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time! The beach is excellent with very clear water. The large sandbar was perfect for my 3 year old grandson. They also provide beach chairs and a table which was a nice bonus. My son brought his bass boat and enjoyed fishing. The screen porch was a wonderful place to eat meals and relax, without mosquitoes. The decks provided beautiful views for adults and probably older children. However, it’s not a safe place for young active children. Luckily there is the screen porch. Hiking is only a few minutes away and was fabulous. The only issue for us was the humidity in the house. We are very sensitive to humidity and the weather was extra h

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin O.

29 July 2024

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Family camp at Pencil Point

Our group loved the Point House. Plenty of space for our 2 families with 4 adults and 4 kids. The shallow sandy bottom swimming area was perfect for the littles just learning to swim. The beach/picnic/fire circle area was our favorite place to be. We brought extra hammocks to set up a hammock cove down by the lake. The kitchen is stocked and the grill was new. The screen porch is delightful. We got into the puzzles on a rainy day. Good hiking nearby. Looking forward to staying here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

21 July 2024

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Family Week

We had a great time at the house, the pond was perfect for the kids! It was warm and shallow for them to play in. The house was setup great for week away with 6 adults and 3 kids.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

15 July 2024

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Cleanest lake ever

We were a group of all ages staying for a week. We enjoyed it. Lots of pros. The cleanliness of the lake, clear sandy bottom, and shallow water made for the best lake experience of my whole life. The house was large. The kitchen was well equipped. The basement with the pool table was nice and cool and a helped keep kids busy. Couple things to be aware of as a prospective guest. 1) there is no AC. The listing does not have this as an amenity and we should have paid closer attention as it was a challenge. There are fans, but you may want to pack some additional fans as some of our visitors ended up bringing more with them to help stay cool. The week we were staying was particularly hot, so it may not be an issue all the time, but the kitchen especially was tough. (The grill is a nice new Weber and a must for needing to cook outside-so that was a big plus.) 2) The beach in the photos is not exactly the beach available to guests of the home. There is a very small section available but access is a somewhat steep few steps down the banking. There are roots and rocks. Not easy for little kids. The flat sandy beach belongs to the neighbors. The beach is marked by a post w/ pink ribbon which we were shown when we got there, but we thought from the photos that it was bigger. These things probably would not have prevented us from renting, but just want to be clear for folks who may be interested in these things specifically. Neighbors and house very dog friendly. Nice stay. Thanks Beth!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

15 July 2024

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A relaxing stay with space for ever

My family had a wonderful stay at Point House in June. The house had plenty of flexible sleeping accommodations for all of us. We spent our days floating and kayaking in Moose Pond, playing board games on the screened in porch, and reading books on the decks. The house is conveniently located a short drive to the drive-in movie theater and shops in Bridgton. We saw loons on a daily basis and the dragonflies were our frequent companions on the lake. It was truly a wonderful stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Z.

15 July 2024

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Great Week!

We stayed here during the Fourth of July week! It was myself, my husband, my 2 children (7 and 5), my brother, his wife and their son (18 months) as well as our 2 dogs. The description was completely accurate - there are a lot of stairs but the description states this explicitly. There is also no beach (again completely accurate description!) however the area (shallow sand bar which is great for families with younger kids) where you swim is very shallow and the three kids had a ton of space where they could stand and play. My two older children loved the jumping dock - my husband and brother could walk all the way out and stand the whole time which was awesome! Beth was absolutely fabulous and incredibly responsive - she actually ended up staying next door (her nephew owns the house next door) for a few days; they had very friendly dogs as well! We had an amazing time!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

6 September 2023

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Moose pond house

Spacious, comfortable house on Moose Pond. Well-equipped kitchen. Large outdoor area by the lake with lovely morning sun. Sandy shallow area great for children. Short drive to Bridgton

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

3 September 2023

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Great stay

Fantastic property and waterfront! We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I can’t say enough about how great the beach is, especially for a soon to be 21 month old. May have been a few older than that napping on the great float. Neighbors on either side enhanced the experience with friendly dogs to play with ours as well as just being friendly and nice people. Moose Pond is a great location, Pencil Point may be the best.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

CHRISTINE H.

22 August 2023

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Stairs were an issue for my husband.

Beautiful setting and spacious. Several stairs to the house and then to the lake. Pictures of the waterfront were a little deceiving. Not much of a Sandy beach. Maybe because water level was up? I would recommend if stairs aren’t an issue.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

6 August 2023

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Peaceful and fabulous

We love this property and we’re so happy to return this summer. It’s a great spot for families! The water is so shallow it’s easy to let the kids go play in the lake while you sit and relax in the Adirondack chairs. House is comfortable and has everything you need. Great spot to unwind, unplug and relax.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D., Hamden Ct

18 July 2023

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Great vacation on Moose Pond!

This property was perfect for our family's needs. Grandkids really enjoyed the safe, shallow sandy swimming area and dock. Bedrooms worked out great for all of us. Plenty of hot water for showers and laundry. Master bathroom is accessible from the kitchen and master bedroom which was a definite plus. Screened in porch was perfect for listening to the loons every night. Bridgton was very convenient for grocery and other shopping. Everyone hiked jockey cap in Fryeberg- highly recommended. The covered stairway from the parking area to the house was unique and just cool! Be prepared for quite a workout between these stairs, the house, and the path down to the beach. We hope to return next year, that says it all. Thanks Beth!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

29 August 2022

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A great place to swim

We enjoyed everything about our visit—and our host was lovely and responsive. The best part was the beach and swimming for all of us. The grandkids could walk out on sand in a beautiful, large shallow area. Adults could swim as far as we liked along the shore. So appreciate that the family makes this property available through VRBO. I will add that groceries, boat rentals—pretty much everything was nice and close. Also, don’t miss the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum—wow. A terrific outing if you need a field trip day.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

7 August 2022

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Superb

We had an amazing week at The Point House. We spent every afternoon sitting in the shallow waters reading books or sipping cocktails while watching the kids play. Beth and her family were attentive and helpful. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We brought our paddle boards and enjoyed them every day. Also hiked Pleasant Mountain. Gorgeous! Can’t wait for next year’s visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M., Boston, Massachusetts

25 July 2022

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Great spot for families and pets!

Wonderful stay at Pencil Point on quiet Moose Pond. Town is close (10 min drive) with all your needs - grocery, coffee shops, ice creams and restaurants - so very convenient. Hiking is a 10 min walk down the road and Conway outlets are a short drive (30 min). Property itself is comfortable - plenty of room for guests and kids. Sandy and shallow beach which is fantastic for families with young children. Didn’t see another spot with a sandy beachfront like this anywhere on Moose Pond. Home has a well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. Kitchen is a little dark but under cabinet mounted lighting helps put quite a bit. Do be prepared to get your steps in - the house is on a hill and you walk down the property via a beautifully built terraced /covered deck and then you walk down from the house to the water as well. Not hard, but you definitely walk up and down a bit. We often packed a cooler and beach bag to bring with us to the water so we weren’t going up and back throughout the day. We hope to visit again - it’s a special, serene and beautiful spot!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 September 2021

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Fabulous

We had a wonderful vacation at Pencil Point last week. The property was described perfectly and we were not disappointed in any way. The sandy beach is perfect for a toddler and the shallow water to the floating dock is wonderful for kids of all ages. The canoe was fun and the Pond is a wonderful place to paddle around. The screened porch is an added bonus for outdoor space when it rained. I would give this 5 stars and would gladly go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

David M.

22 August 2021

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Lake House

I stayed here with my partner, my daughter and her husband, two sons and grandson. We all enjoyed the house, the beach and the lake. We roasted hot dogs down by the waters edge fire pit. We enjoyed the house and the site. The lake edge has a sandy beach. The bed situation was not so good. Two queen sized beds were advertised but one is just a full. One single sagged badly. One full is lumpy.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

10 August 2021

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Fun spot!

We had a great time at Pencil Point House. The kids loved the beach, the canoe, and jumping off the raft. The camp was clean and comfy, although better lighting for reading is recommended in the living room. Everything you need for cooking is in the kitchen, the beds were comfy, and the balconies have a great view of the pond. Beth is very friendly and attentive to any needs you may have. The walk down to the water may be a bit treacherous for 70+, as my parents had to be very careful with the exposed roots and stairs. It is, however, a camp, and that’s what was expected. We also had fun by the camp fire and were sad to leave! Also the pool and foose ball table in the basement were a huge hit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

wendy g.

28 July 2021

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Mixed blessing

Our 3 generation family stayed for 2 weeks and enjoyed this lake house. We did however, have mixed feelings about the review. First the positives: - The house is lovely with nice view of the lake. - We loved the setting, especially with children. The waterfront was beautiful and suitable for the kids. - The owner was responsive and helpful. Often on site next door. - The kitchen was well equipped. - Clean. Vacuuming could have had more attention to under furniture. Otherwise good. The drawbacks: - Many of the mattresses are old and sprung. Need to be replaced. - There were multiple small repairs - door latches, screen door that didn't work. Nothing that prevented use of a room but an annoyance. - For the price, firewood could have been supplied since state regulations do not permit bringing this in. The firepit by the lake was a hit with our group.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle F.

3 July 2021

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Great home with amazing waterfront.

We truly enjoyed our stay at this home. Beth was great to work with. She had clear notes about how things work and suggestions on area attractions. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you could need. Plenty of room for people to spread out and enjoy. I would recommend for sure! Yes there are lots of stairs but we didn’t mind! Balances out all the eating we did on our vacation! It was an extremely hot week for us and spent our days with our chairs in the water. It was hot inside but they provide many fans to help. Would highly recommend this home!

6/10 Okay

Marianne S.

11 February 2021

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Beautiful setting but...

The positives of this cottage are-the setting. It would be hard to find a more beautiful outdoor setting than the one this property offers. It's truly stunning from the campfires on the beach to the easy water access to the views. Other positive-the owner. Beth was helpful and present any time we contacted her. She wanted things to be perfect for us and was friendly and amenable. The decks-there are decks on every floor of this cottage AND a great screened in porch for eating. Loved those features. However, the negatives are that this cottage needs some BIG TIME UPDATING! As rental property owners ourselves, we know people can do damage. But there were just too many things that needed to be cleaned and updated from the furniture to the bathrooms and kitchen (poor drainage in downstairs bathroom, flickering lights in upstairs bathroom, light bulbs out all over the place, need new shower curtain liners, etc.) I could go on. Second negative-the downstairs rooms which are a bathroom and two bedrooms, were very musty smelling. Some in our group with allergies could not go down there. The basement mustiness made it impossible to use (so if you have an exceptionally large group and plan on using it for sleeping, you may want to reconsider). While we spent most of our time outside or on the decks, the inside, even for a 'cottage' needs some big time updating-many of the things being very simple to take care of. It has a feeling of benign neglect. Our family had a terrific time at this chalet. We even brought our boat and docked it to the pier. We would have loved to rent again but the consensus of our group was the inside just didn't work for us. Fresh paint, updated lighting, new plumbing accessories, etc.nps we rent a place every summer and like to go to the same place if it works out.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Louise B.

15 September 2020

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great family spot

good spot for a family vacation. Busy lake on weekend but during the week it was a restful spot

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

8 September 2020

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Great Maine House

We had the pleasure of staying at the Point House over Labor Day weekend. The house was perfect for our needs, very spacious and plenty of room for us all to be together in the living room/ dining room area and a beautiful screened in porch. We loved the uniqueness of the house, the ground level is the bedrooms and top level is kitchen/ living room. Beth is a wonderful host, we had one minor issue with the drain in the shower and she came within a matter of hours and fixed it immediately ! The lake itself is truly beautiful, a lot of shallow sandy water for hanging out and space to swim in deeper water as well. One thing to note is that is it a steep walk down to the lake and long walk with stairs from car to house. However the walkway from the car to the house is beautiful, unique and well maintained!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Joel D.

28 July 2020

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Watet

The beach makes it a great spot for family and young ones you can easily hang out by the beach during the day and fire pit at night just inches from the wayrt

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

26 July 2020

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Perfect Maine Staycation- Quality Home- Exceptional Owners

This home is perfect got families and large groups . Lot's of bedroom configurations, options. Lovely art that felt personal to the family, left for guests to love as much as they do. Loved the screened in porch, high ceilings..and coveted the sauna for a winter stay. The kitchen had all we needed and more. Even without air conditioning mid summer the home was very comfortable, shaded by pines, lots of ventilation. Plenty of of deck seating for groups to gather quietly or together, lovely views. Easy to get to, peaceful. Wonderful sand bar for youngsters and deeper water floating dock. Loved the fire pit by the water. Thank you Beth and Family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Beth Dwyer

Our family has been coming to Moose Pond for 5 generations. Now that we all live in different parts of New England, Moose Pond seems to be the place that we come to be together as a family.

Why they chose this property

The family loved the location on the Pond for water sports and the closeness to Pleasant Mountain for skiing.

What makes this property unique

The Point House is a wonderful lakefront home with unique frontage on Moose Pond. The Home has spectacular water views and usage. Fall is a magnificent time of year to be in Maine when the lake changes color. No matter the season, the Point House is the perfect place for your next vacation!

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