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Paradise On Brandy Pond - Sleeps 8 - 10. Booking for 2025 now!!

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View from our backyard overlooking the marina across the way.
Magnificent view of the water while standing on our 300 ft. long shoreline.
Boats tied together on the lake during the Blues Festival every Father's Day
View of our home while standing on the shore in our backyard.
Sunset photo taken on June 18, 2020

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Naples, ME
  • Brandy Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Steamboat Landing Mini Golf
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Sebago Lake State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 (First Floor)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Second Floor)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3 (Second Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (Second Floor)

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5 (Finished Basement)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom - finished basement

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom - First floor

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom - second floor

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Paradise On Brandy Pond - Sleeps 8 - 10. Booking for 2025 now!!

Welcome to our beautiful home in scenic Naples, Maine. It offers a large, newly renovated kitchen, dining room, family room, 4 bedrooms, and a large daylight (finished) basement which includes a luxurious, king size bed. We are situated on the eastern shore of Brandy Pond offering you a never-ending, visual overload of the lake and its surroundings from our shore. We have a large backyard where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful view, and two docks for you to tie up your boat. Or, you can just sit back and relax, and bask in the beautiful sunshine all afternoon, watching the watercraft slowly pass by, with the Naples Marina in the distance. It is quite a stunning view and one to remember. At sundown, you'll catch the incredible sunsets, while grilling up some good dinner. The possibilities are endless. So take a lot of pictures like we do. We want you to have the time of your life!! Please read our reviews! They are all excellent, except one bad one submitted by someone who left our home in terrible condition and lost their cleaning fee. (It was bound to happen!) But, other than her, our guests loved our home. In fact, we have renters who book with us every year!!

***Note: Please note that in addition to the Traveler Service Fee that VRBO charges the Primary Renter, VRBO also charges the property owner a 3% Credit Card Processing Fee when processing the Primary Renter's credit card payment. As a result, the Primary Renter must agree to reimburse this fee to the property owner by sending a separate check when signing and returning our Short Term Rental Agreement.
The cleaning fee is set at $500.00, which is a little high, but is 100% reimbursable, if you choose to clean our home yourself, and return it to the condition it was when you began your stay. When you arrive, you will move into an absolutely sparkling clean home. We simply ask that you clean thoroughly. The cleaning fee may also be used for minor damages or missing items. All of this is detailed in our Sample Short Term Rental Agreement With House Rules, which you will see in this listing.
If you wish to have the house cleaned by a cleaning service, you must notify us at the time of your booking, so that we can reserve the date with the cleaning service. The cost would be $325.00, which would be deducted from your $500.00 cleaning deposit, with the balance being reimbursed to you (there would be some conditions). Please see more information in "Amenities" section (below). Click on the link: "See all 67 amenities". When the "Amenities" box opens up, scroll down to the bottom to the "Notes" section. There, you will find more information about having a cleaning service do the cleaning for you.

Property manager

Michael

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are welcomed, but they must be monitored.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Limit on # of persons still applies. See Rules.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs under 20 pounds allowed. See House Rules.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed on our property.
Please read our House Rules thoroughly.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Limit on # of persons still applies. See Rules.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Naples

Located in Naples, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Sebago Lake and Sebago Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Steamboat Landing Mini Golf and Blacksmiths. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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Naples, ME

What's nearby

  • Brandy Pond - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Steamboat Landing Mini Golf - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sebago Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Trickey Pond - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Songo River - 10 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kindred Farms Market & Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Annette's Country Skillet Diner - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Top of the Hill Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Dairy Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪LakeView Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise On Brandy Pond - Sleeps 8 - 10. Booking for 2025 now!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Paradise On Brandy Pond - Sleeps 8 - 10. Booking for 2025 now!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise On Brandy Pond - Sleeps 8 - 10. Booking for 2025 now!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise On Brandy Pond - Sleeps 8 - 10. Booking for 2025 now!! located?

This family-friendly Naples holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Brandy Pond and Long Lake. Steamboat Landing Mini Golf and Trickey Pond are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

It was a much needed family vacation. The. property is gorgeous right on the water. Ans lots to do walking distance for my older kids. Host checked in and waa easily accessible if you needed something. I hates to see it end!! Nancy m
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property / great location

Very nice property on Brandy Pond with great boating opportunities and boat rentals nearby. Located within walking distance of the Naples Causeway, markets, and restaurants. Wished it had AC but most days on the lake it's not necessary. Owner had many fans available. Overall we were very happy with this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, property & location!

We had an amazing week! Everything we needed for 9 adults & a 6 month old. We loved the table & chairs on the dock and spent quite a bit of time down there. Was also very nice to have tables & chairs on the deck for our meals. The downstairs area was perfect for our daughter, husband & baby! Town is within walking distance and the “walkers” in our family had plenty of areas in the mornings for their daily exercise. Would definitely recommend and we will be back! Thank you Michael for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Another great vacation on Brandy Pond

This was our second time staying at Michael's house. He has done a great job updating the kitchen, the laundry room and expanding the dock area. We enjoyed sunsets every night out on the dock, we walked down to the Causeway to restaurants, shops and ice cream. Lots of fun on the pond tubing, wake boarding, spending the afternoon on the sandbar. We took a nice boat ride on Long Lake to the Village Tie up market for sandwiches and Long Lake Creamery for some great ice cream! We had another great week on Brandy Pond!! Thanks again Michael for sharing your home :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Becky O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Lake House with beautiful view of sunset!

This property is everything that it says it is! Prime location, close to everything yet private! The dock is great for fishing, swimming, relaxing in the evening while being in great company and enjoying beautiful views of sunset as well as keeping our boat safe and sound. Michael was great to work with and it is evident that he works hard to make improvements to his beautiful home so that it may be enjoyed by all! There were 9 of us and a dog and there was plenty of room! It was like a home away from home! If I was granted 1 wish, it would be to not have to launder and re-make all the beds, and remove garbage and recyclables from property before 11 am checkout. Overall, it was a great place to bring the family and enjoy time together with many fun things to do in the area for all ages!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Kirsten R., Boston, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and swimming setup, busy location, high cleaning expectations

Pros: * Very nice house, comfortable beds, high-quality furnishings. Probably the nicest place we have stayed in the Maine Lakes region. * Great dock setup for swimming and lounging * Walking distance to shops and restaurants * Great biking and hiking options nearby Cons: * Would have preferred to pay a reasonable cleaning fee instead of doing all the cleaning ourselves. Owner had very high cleaning expectations, and a high cleaning deposit of $500. We knew this going in, so it wasn't a surprise, but it definitely took a few hours out of our vacation time. * Being so close to Naples and the connection between Brandy Pond and Long Lake meant we had a lot of motorized boat traffic, especially around the weekends. We could also hear live music from nearby bars on weekends, although it didn't go on super late. * Handoff took a long time when we arrived; the owner could leave most of the house instructions in a binder to make this go faster.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mary Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house with some caveats

This house has a wonderful location on a hill overlooking Brandy Pond. The yard is huge. The house itself is well designed with a big dining room table looking out over the water and the kitchen has plenty of space for multiple cooks The beds have comfortable mattresses, but the 2 front bedrooms upstairs don’t have window coverings on the lake facing windows which means the light pours in very early. We didn’t use the basement level because we didn’t find it appealing We rented kayaks and it was easy to launch them from the dock. It was a bit intimidating to use them on the weekend since there was so much power boat traffic. During the week it was fine though and we did see 2 loons. There are some additional charges besides those you see on-line. If you use a credit card to pay, Michael charges for the credit card fee. He also charges a $99 fee for damage insurance. He requires that you go to the town hall to get a trash permit and then take your trash to the transfer station when you leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Allison I.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Trouble in Paradise - undisclosed property hazards.

(1) Deck is collapsing - in several places. (2) The bedroom upstairs "closet" opens onto the second story of a catwalk two stories above a pool - risk of serious fall injury/ drowning for a curious kid. (3)Pool area is full of buckets of paint/solvents that are off-gassing next to the master bedroom. (4) Host informed us on arrival that the well water has high arsenic levels. There is a filter, but few remove sufficient arsenic to render the water safe according to EPA levels. (5) Painful booking and communication process. 32 emails + hours of phone calls (including an hour phone call on the drive up, an hour in person check in process and a wakeup call early Sunday morning for another hour long call to explain how a remote control works). (6) You're not getting the "refundable cleaning fee" back. Property was pretty dirty on arrival and required hours of cleaning to be comfortable. Host has two ridiculous requirements: the requirement to launder all the bedding/towels before checkout, and the requirement to go to town hall to obtain a permit to dump your trash at the dump, only for them to tell you that you have to be a resident to get one. Host sent an email about how he was "disgusted" because we didn't fluff pillows, make the beds with hospital corners, and missed some dust two weeks after we tried multiple times to inquire about the deposit. Easy fix - hire professional cleaners and charge the fee. But the harder, most important fix, is to make it safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home in a great location

This home with a dock sits on Brandy Pond, very near to its connection with Long Lake. We rented a pontoon boat from Causeway Marina and kayaks/SPUs from Sebago Kayak Company and took full advantage of our great location. The house had more than enough room for our group of 6 adults and an infant and was well equipped (we did have one unsuccessful hunt for a can opener, and had to run out for propane when the tank hit empty two minutes into our first grilling, but these were minor inconveniences in an otherwise very well supplied house. ) The owner, Michael, was easy to reach when we had questions. There is a restaurant/bar directly across the water from the house. During the season, on Thursday-Sunday nights, they play live music until 10PM, and it can be a bit loud. For the most part, this did not bother us, and it can even be fun to sit on the dock, have a drink and listen (following a great sunset if your weather is good). But, if you are someone who wants complete quiet earlier in the evening, be guided accordingly. You'll enjoy your time here. Rent a boat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

carol l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second year on Brandy Pond

Michael, We just wanted to drop you a note saying that for the second year in a row my family and I had a wonderful vacation at 15 Saw Mill Lane in Naples Maine. Your place was ideal for our four generations from four to eighty. The accommodations were more than suitable for our party of nine and the location was great. Hope to see you again next year. Carol and Robert Long
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erika R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property in excellent location!

We had a fantastic week at this gorgeous spot on Brandy Pond. Convenient location to neighboring restaurants and grocery stores and an excellent spot to head to Long Lake or the Songo River. Michael was a pleasure to deal with. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dottie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Naples Maine

Very nice, enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

Beautiful place overlooking Brandy Pond

Picturesque place on Brandy Pond. Walking distance to restaurants & bars. Close to grocery store. Easy boat access. Large spacious home & surrounding yard. Can’t wait to go back in 2019.

10/10 Excellent

Dottie C.

Paradise Found

Michael's home sits on a beautiful piece of land with a great location. Private and peaceful, yet easy walk to causeway shops and restaurants. Gorgeous new kitchen and plenty of room to spread out with three levels of living space. Nice deck and sunsets at days' end. Great waterfront expanded dock to watch the boats go by on the river coming and going from Long Lake to Brandy Pond. We'll be back! Bob & Dottie C.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Beautiful home with brand new stainless steel kitchen, three bathrooms and 4 bedrooms.

New dock on Brandy Pond which leads into Long Lake or Sebago Lake. Awesome sunsets off the deck. We enjoyed out stay VERY MUCH!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

carol l.

A week on Brandy Pond

Our vacation on Brandy Pond at 15 Saw Mill Lane in Naples, Maine was perfect because the property was perfect. The house was spacious, clean, modern and more than pleased our family of eight adults and one three year old great grandson. We all enjoyed dining on the large deck, using the new kitchen, comfortable furnishings and multiple televisions. The yard was large, private and well cared for and unseen by the abutting neighbors due to their distance and tree growth. The dock was a special place for swimming, fishing, kayaking and tying up our boat for the week. The speed restrictions on all boats near the causeway insured safety and quietness to enjoy family and friends while watching beautiful sunsets while sitting on the dock. But,before closing, let me add that due to the location,we found walking to nearby stores and restaurants was good exercise at anytime. Bottom line is, would we go back? YES, in a heart beat. Thank You Michael. Bob & Carol Long
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

Great week at lake house on Brandy Pond!

We had a very fun week at Michael's lake house on Brandy Pond! There were 9 of us in our group. We were visiting my sister and her family who live in Naples, for our nephew's graduation. We have been to Naples multiple times, but this was the first time the whole family gathered in Naples at the same time, so it was fun to rent a house together and be within 5 minutes of our sister's house. Michael was there when we arrived and showed us around the property and how to use the entertainment system (which the family loved for watching movies). Michael responded quickly to any issues that arose during the week. The Blues Festival was going on when we arrived (Father's Day weekend), and we enjoyed listening to music from the deck and dock. They quieted down at a reasonable hour, too. The house has 300 feet of lake frontage on Brandy Pond, which was fabulous, and is fairly private there. Gorgeous views on the lake - with the marina, the causeway, Rick's Cafe, and other shops/restaurants easy to see and walk to from the house. The sunsets were absolutely fabulous! We enjoyed eating on the deck, floating in the water, sitting on the dock, having s'mores around the fire pit, and relaxing on our sister's boat, which they docked there one day. As in other reviews, the property is very conveniently located, so it is a short walk to the store, causeway, ice cream, restaurants, etc. We did bring our own bath and beach towels, and floats for on the lake. There are a few minor things that can be done there to make it even more enjoyable/comfortable for guests, such as blinds or some sort of window covering for the bedroom windows upstairs on the lakeside to keep out early morning sun, perhaps a luggage rack in the upstairs bedrooms, and an empty dresser in the upstairs queen bedroom for storing clothes, but overall, we really enjoyed our week at Michael's lake house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Brian H.

Amazing sunsets, great location

This was our first time to Naples, Maine. We had a great week !! Michael was very attentive and responded quickly to any questions. Michael had recently purchased the house and is working on making it even better. The house was clean and spacious. It is in a perfect location on Brandy Pond and right next to Long Lake. The causeway is only a short walk to restaurants, shops, ice cream, water sport and boat rentals . Conveniently located near the grocery store, Rite-aid, Dunkin Donuts and activities. We enjoyed casual meals and cocktails at Rick's Cafe (great view of the lake). Sunsets were amazing from the deck and the dock of the house . We rented a couple different types of boats during the week for tubing, knee boarding, fishing and relaxing boat rides around the pond and lake. The marinas are right there so it was very convenient. The kids went kayaking and paddle boarding, there is a sandbar not far from the house on Brandy pond which was fun to go out to. Also took an amazing sea plane ride right from the causeway area. We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning. Thanks Michael!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Susan B.

A great stay at Brandy Pond

Brandy Pond and Long Lake are wonderful, fun lakes to spend your summer vacation. Michael is a brand new owner to this house and is working hard to make it comfortable for renters. The place has a ton of potential (deck needs some work as does the dock). The new entertainment system was awesome. The fire pit was fun to roast marshmallows! The location is great for being so close to town. Easy walk to the restaurants, boat rentals, mini golf, ice cream, etc. A bit noisy being across the channel from Captain Jack's but they were good about quieting down at reasonable evening hours. Michael was good about responding when we had an issue. He may want look at getting new cleaners, though.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

Great place for a perfect Lake vacation

Property is conveniently located walking distance to town, and on picturesque Brandy Pond, which is much bigger than we imagined. The owner, Michael, was easy to deal with and responsive. Being able to share our vacation with our Golden retriever was excellent. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Michael

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Hello. My wife and I love the Naples, Maine area. We rented in Naples approximately 12 years ago, and absolutely loved it. We knew that this was the place for us. We hope that you will love it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

My wife and I rented in Naples on Brandy Pond approximately 12 years ago, and absolutely loved everything about the area, including the incredibly beautiful lake, the swimming, the crystal clear water, the feeling of absolute relaxation, and the natural beauty that surrounds you everywhere. Naples has a laid-back feeling of a small town, combined with the new, updated "Causeway" area that offers so much to a vacationer, including the nearby boat, jet-ski, kayak, speedboat, canoe, and pontoon boat rental facilities, the 3 local marinas, the Songo River Queen Riverboat, the many eateries and pubs, ice cream stores, souvenir shops, and more. We rented on Brandy Pond for two consecutive years and then on nearby Woods Pond, in Bridgton, the following year. Although, we had a nice, quiet time in Bridgton, it did not compare to the time we enjoyed the previous two years in Naples on Brandy Pond. It was at that point that we realized that we didn't want to be anywhere else in Maine. So, we began searching for a property to purchase. But, it couldn't be just anywhere. It had to be close to the best part of Naples, the Causeway. That's where all the action happens. When this property became available, we jumped on it. From our home, you are literally within a 15 minute walk to everything, including the Causeway, grocery shopping, banks, antique stores, hardware stores, Dunkin' Donuts, Walgreens, doctors and dentist offices, liquor stores, etc.
We absolutely love this area and hope that you will love just as much!

What makes this property unique

Our home is nearby to boating, restaurants, ice cream stores, banks, and so much more. Enjoy swimming at our waterfront, or tie up your boat to our dock. If you don't feel like swimming, you can enjoy a nice walk to the Causeway, or relax on our beautiful deck facing the pond while soaking up the sunshine, or sit in the backyard with friends and family having a cookout.

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