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Beautiful, Peaceful Lakefront Home in woods. Canoe, Kayaks, ATV trail access.

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Later; view stars, hear the loons, owls, crickets, bullfrogs and fish jumping.
Loons Nest; relax and enjoy s’mores down by the water.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8178.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Sangerville, ME
  • Center Theatre Inc.
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Lowe's Covered Bridge
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Peaks-Kenny State Park
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Main bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful, Peaceful Lakefront Home in woods. Canoe, Kayaks, ATV trail access.

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Loon’s Nest is truly a peaceful lakefront country setting, in the woods with ATV and snowmobile trail access, located 20 minutes from Dover-Foxcroft in central Maine, about an hour from either Moosehead Lake or Bangor. It is “The Way Life Should Be” with early sunrises and gorgeous sunsets with 125’ of pristine water frontage. It is a very clean and well appointed; beautiful, lakeside, Timber Frame home with all Hemlock wood interior that proudly displays “Old World Craftsmanship.” It is well maintained, very comfortable and calming with plenty of room for all. It has been newly furnished with exquisite and thoughtful touches throughout, including high-end furniture and appliances. A true gem in the heart of nature that offers all the comforts of home (including WiFi) and some extras.

Master has a charming wood stove near the Amish made king bed w/adjustable base to raise head/feet to your liking. Matching armoire and two chests of drawers are also in this room. A large window lets you wake up to the beautiful lake view to start your day off right, which also allows for the harmony and gentle symphony of crickets, owls, tree and bullfrogs with the mystical sounds of loons in at night. Indulge in catching up with some reading or just rest, unwind and enjoy a nap in the power recliner w/optional heat, adjustable headrest, and rolling back massagers, outlooking the picturesque window onto the lake. Master also has a 65” 4K smart TV w/sound bar & 4K Blu-Ray dvd player as well as a convenient door that opens to the back porch. Master bath features a jacuzzi tub w/plenty of jets and partial seat built in to the side.

Living room offers a leather sofa that has a pullout queen bed & upgraded mattress. All wood with cathedral ceilings and large windows to let plenty of light in with gorgeous views of the lake. The magnificent stone fireplace invites you to build warm and cozy memories as you snuggle with loved ones. There are several indoor board games for the evenings. Oil is the main source of heat with convenient thermostats for those chilly months.

Updated kitchen has everything you would expect & more for all of your cooking/serving needs w/stainless steel appliances* and easy pull out shelves to facilitate storage & reaching pots, pans, and smaller appliances.

Appliances/extras: (2) XL pots for cooking lobsters, crock pot, Instant Pot/Quick Pot (rice cooker/steamer/etc.), 4-slice toaster, coffee grinder, espresso machine & tamper, coffee pot, electric kettle. Whole beans and ground coffee are complementary. Theater style popcorn machine (popcorn is complimentary). This home has exceptional water from a private well with a “1 micron whole house filter”, changed very regularly.

Second floor:
Queen bedroom has an adjustable base w/a massaging (more like vibrating) option and charging ports on both sides, a 43” smart TV w/Blu-Ray/dvd player, a comfortable rocking chair, two skylights, and a Juliet balcony.

Twin room has a daybed, a trundle bed and one skylight.

Both rooms have railings and overlook the living room. Please be extra careful in stockings on the stairs. *Please note that this home has animal furs and hides.

Outside: 💐

Back porch features rustic rockers & zero gravity chairs. Off the back porch are two picnic tables and a Traeger smoker/grill. (Pellets for the Traeger are complimentary and in the basement.) You’ll find three “stacking racks” in the kitchen to be used in the Traeger for larger quantities of ribs so that juices and sauce do not drip off.

Outdoor lawn games include; croquet, lawn darts, corn hole and frisbee.

The fire pit at the water’s edge is a perfect place to gather around and bond with loved ones to better connect with family and nature. It has a large grill for over the fire cooking or leave the grill off & just roast some renown “Maine red hot dogs” or complimentary s’mores ( plenty of roasting sticks are provided ). In the mornings; the spring fed, mirror-like lake reflects the sunrise and foliage with the fragrant smells of nature. The evenings reflect God’s glory in the moon and stars, with the sound of crickets, fish jumping and the majestic loons.

Interested in “flying” into tourist mode? Make this your peaceful home “nest” to come back to after a day of serious shopping at the outlet stores in Bangor (45 min. drive, where Steven King lives) or Kittery (3 hr drive), a trip through Acadia National Park & visit to Bar Harbor (just over 2 hr drive), or head to Greenville & Moosehead Lake (51 min drive), Maine’s largest lake, beautiful, & moose outnumber people 3:1! Do some hiking, sightseeing tours/flights (try a moose safari) or some other summertime fun activities (moose safari and whitewater rafting gets our vote)! Wild Acadia fun park is another great place to take the children. There are several “U-pick” farms in the general area for seasonal, organic produce.

Leave for day trips and come back to relax & recharge at the peaceful “nest,” or enjoy your entire vacation here to unwind, play and rest; escape the stresses and pace of a busy life. Pack in your food with a favorite bottle of wine and you may find it difficult to go out to dinner or step away from the beauty and tranquility that this home offers. Paddle or row the canoe (3 person) or take a kayak (1 single and one tandem) out to fish (4 poles provided) or skip the fishing and just soak up the calming beauty, day or night. Have fun in the clean and clear water on any of the several floaty lake toys. Two hammocks in the yard for outdoor leisure and naps, one doubles as a two person hanging chair swing. If you’re an early riser, you may just see a moose—we have! (Dawn & dusk are the best times of day to see them—we’ve seen moose twice on our road, less that a half mile away!) The gravel road is just over 2 miles and is wonderful for beautiful and quite, peaceful walks, jogging or bicycles. We often see chipmunks, rabbits and deer during the day and with a flashlight, you may spot a porcupine or moose after dark. We have seen moose day and night. The majestic bald eagles, Osprey, turtles, weasels, ducks, Great Blue Herons and loons, of course, are regulars on the pond. (If you are interested in bird watching, go a step further & a Sibley’s guidebook for North American birds is on the bookshelf and binoculars are provided.

Swimming is always at your own risk. Life jackets/preservers are provided in various sizes, as well as beach towels for lake use. We offer a shallow wading area that is great for the whole family (water shoes are beneficial), with access from the shore or steps from the 40’ x 12’ dock.

Linens & towels are provided. If you forget anything, there are local stores in Dover-Foxcroft, just 9 miles away (Shaws grocery store, 20 minutes). Paper towels, dish soap/detergent, laundry detergent, softener sheets, TP, and hand soaps are provided.

*Plenty of wood for the fire pit, fireplace, and wood stove is all complimentary.

Four fishing poles are provided but the tackle is not, please bring your own and don’t forget the bug spray.

Local things to do:
**Horseback riding for the family is offered in Charleston at Cedar Wind Stables (207) 217-1872.

**Wild Acadia Fun Park & Water Slides is a great place to spend the day, (207) 667-3573, and is on the way to *Acadia National Park (15 min before Acadia) and Bar Harbor, approx. 1&1/2 hrs.

**Baxter State Park is just under 2 &1/2 hrs, if you want to climb one end of the Appalachian Trail (Leave early so you have time to trek up and back in one day.)

**Golfing at Foxcroft Golf Club (207) 564-8887.

**ATV, boat and wave runner rentals are nearby at 201 Powersports (207) 672-3773. Leave straight from home and enjoy Maine’s interconnecting ATV and snowmobile system
that connects all of New England and Canada.

** Whale watching out of Bar Harbor is highly recommended from April to September.

** Drift boat fishing for salmon and trout with moose and bear safari all in one, or Bass fishing with “Twin Maple Outdoors”. 1 (207) 907-9151

** Moose safari canoeing with Northwoods outfitters in Greenville 1( 207 )695-3288, “ highly recommended.” You must go before the first of September as hunting season starts, then you will not see any.

** White water rafting with North East White Water 1 (207) 695-0151.

**Seaplane tours are also close by.

**LL Bean and Old Town kayaks/canoes not far.

**Hollywood casino in Bangor for the gambler.

**Bissell Brothers Three River’s Brewery In Milo is not far.

**Darling’s waterfront pavilion in Bangor offers concerts; including bands such as Alabama, Bryan Adams, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts and more!
There is a local theater in Dover-Foxcroft providing smaller events.

**Make sure to visit Stutzman’s Farm Stand and Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza buffet & enjoy a meal with local produce and home made pies daily, just 3 1/2 miles down the road. Live music Sunday afternoon.

** Pat’s Pizza and the Bear’s Den in Dover- Foxcroft also have live music on Friday and Saturday evenings, 8 to 9 miles.

**Briggs Farms for “U-Pick” veggies (207) 924-3456.

**Rollins Orchard (207) 924-3504 for apples, cider and maple syrup.

**Alexander’s wild Maine Blueberries (207) 570-7500.

**Sites Farm for strawberries (207) 654-2063 and Treworgy Family Orchids (207) 884-8354 are all great places to take the children. Please, always call ahead.

*New updates May 2019: Traeger smoker/grill (wood pellets provided) a 40’x 12’ dock, adjustable/massaging bed base for the queen bed, and a 43” smart TV & Blu-Ray player in queen room, heating/massaging recliner in master, another kayak and a theatre style popcorn machine (popcorn provided).

Property manager

Martha

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 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

About the area

Sangerville

Located in Sangerville, this holiday home is on a lake. Center Theatre Inc. and Woodlawn Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Piscatiquis County Ice Arena and Peaks-Kenny State Park.
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Sangerville, ME

What's nearby

  • Center Theatre Inc. - 19 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Piscatiquis County Ice Arena - 21 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Lowe's Covered Bridge - 21 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Peaks-Kenny State Park - 31 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Lake Wassookeag - 36 min drive - 24.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Pizza Dover-Foxcroft - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Spencer’s Bakery & Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Red Maple Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, Peaceful Lakefront Home in woods. Canoe, Kayaks, ATV trail access. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, Peaceful Lakefront Home in woods. Canoe, Kayaks, ATV trail access.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, Peaceful Lakefront Home in woods. Canoe, Kayaks, ATV trail access.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, Peaceful Lakefront Home in woods. Canoe, Kayaks, ATV trail access. located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Center Theatre Inc., Piscatiquis County Ice Arena and Lowe's Covered Bridge. Abbot Evangelical Free Church is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola N.

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Loving Maine

Great place!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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Great

Everything was wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

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Love this property ~ A little slice of heaven

We stayed here last summer also and could not wait to return this year. So happy we were able to and hope to return again next summer as well ☺️ The owners are super nice and so great to rent from.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul S., Vineland

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

Bat cave get away

The Best people, wonderful place, top of our list Top notch
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

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

Gorgeous Property in Beautiful Setting

The cleanest and most well appointed home I have ever rented. The owners were so kind and helpful, and the property is absolutely stunning.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis G.

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

Thank you

Beautiful property. Fun, relaxing, and everything we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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beautiful appointed home in a gorgeous area

Loved it!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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Wonderful quiet getaway!!

Our stay at the lakeside cabin in Sangerville was perfect! The cabin was so cozy and well appointed, and we were able to really relax and unwind. Also really appreciate the surplus of really great firewood - made our daily evening fires easy to get going and really added to our stay! We would absolutely come back to this property in the future!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

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

Great Getaway

This was a fantastic and relaxing getaway vacation for our family. The property had so many amenities and the lake was absolutely beautiful. We had perfect weather and really had no reason to leave the property because there was so much to do. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Best Vacation Ever

We love this property! Martha is so helpful and always available for any communication! The small touches are absolutely perfect. So peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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Wonderful retreat

The property exceeded our expectations. It had everything we needed, including a well-stocked kitchen and lake toys. Communications with the owner were smooth, with quick responses. We had a great time and wished we could stay longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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Fantastic location and beautiful home!

We had a great time at this gorgeous home! Lake was wonderful and the guys enjoyed plenty of fishing time! We we're blessed to have awesome weather all week. Martha's communication was great!! We will for sure be back!❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veena G.

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A hidden gem

We had a very relaxing time. We spent most of our time at the house and the home was very comfortable. Martha was wonderful! Hope to go back. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Perfect family getaway!

Beautiful home, in a great lakeside location. Four kids aged 10-4 had a wonderful time, fishing and playing in the water. Property owner Martha went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. Rare to find a rental this well equipped. Highly recommended for families or couples looking to getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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Exceptional rental all-around!

Exceptional rental! All the comforts of home but in a peaceful, cozy setting. Our family went to ice fish, snowmobile, (there is trail access via the frozen lake) and just get away. Excellent hosts who thought of everything for your stay! The kids (and adults) loved the popcorn machine!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Amazing!!!!

The house is amazing! It’s relaxing with the fire pit and pond right in the back yard. The house is very spacious ...it definitely feels like home. The owners are very kind and making sure you have everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your home...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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Swim time

Maybe next time we can swim out to the dock. I think the water was too shallow for the dock. Little sandy area was great for little ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caren L.

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Loon’s Nest

We recently enjoyed some quality family time at this stunning lakefront home for the 4th year in a row. We’re hesitant to share how wonderful it is because we’d like to keep it our secret! The home is private and quiet with quality furnishings. Very comfortable beds and furniture. Everything you need is there including special touches like a basket of hand towels with toothbrushes, razors, shaving cream, shampoo, conditioner etc. It was warm and cozy for a November vacation and looks like the perfect summer vacation spot with fire pit and dock with kayaks and canoes. We would definitely recommend this property for a rental.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

BEAUTIFUL!!!

Loon's Nest is absolutely beautiful! From the spacious, clean, well appointed cabin to the gorgeous view of the lake, to the sounds of Loons calling to each other at night, our whole family (7 of us) loved our time here. Just wished it was longer! The owners went so far and beyond anything we've experienced in a rental before. So helpful! Thank you Martha and Darroll for your amazing hospitality and generosity!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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Perfect Maine get away

The home is perfectly located on a beautiful quiet lake. Plenty of yard to grill and play games. The house itself has absolutely everything you need! It’s literally the perfect vacation get away. If it happens to rain, there are plenty of board games and a ping pong table downstairs which for us turned into a nightly activity! Definitely do a moose safari, that was a lot of fun. Owners are quick to answer any questions or concerns you may have. I highly recommend this rental, we will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

anita l.

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Tranquility and relaxation abound

We had a wonderful and relaxing experience at this gorgeous Sangerville rental. Martha was wonderful and literally thought of everything to make our week absolutely perfect. Cannot thank her enough!The house was fully equipped with everything one could need . The kitchen was wonderful, I was delighted to see so many spices, made cooking a joy! The house itself was just beautiful, loved the decor, so welcoming and absolutely charming. The location being right on the pond was wonderful. We enjoyed the water everyday and loved simply being one with nature. We all enjoyed our week immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erica L., Janesville, CA

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What a place!

The property was absolutely everything it was shown to be and more! After a trek down the winding (well maintained) dirt road you pop out at this gem. Extremely clean and has everything you need and then some. The bed in the master bedroom is hands down the most comfortable thing I’ve ever slept in. Plenty of fishing (my husband caught large and small mouth bass, blue gill & pickerel off the dock) and a beautiful covered porch to enjoy the views. This was a special trip for us as we plan on becoming Mainers ourselves and the house just set the experience over the top.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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Amazing COVID Getaway

Traveled to Maine with our 3 young boys to this perfect getaway that we will be sure to return to!! From start to finish everything was perfect. Beautiful home and ground, clean, quiet, excellent fishing and swimming for kids. Everything you need at your finger tips including many special extras...makings for s'mores, popcorn, wood in fire pit, yummy coffee...the list goes on. Chartered fishing boat at Moosehead Lake and visited Acadia/Bar Harbor close by. Owners so nice and excellent communication on property, especially in COVID time. 5+++ Thanks for well needed rest, relaxation and fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Beautiful & relaxing

We had such a great time at this house. There were eight of us—six adults and two kids—and we were all able to sleep comfortably, cook together, sit together for meals, find space to relax alone or together. The pond was incredibly inviting and idyllic. We had a great time taking out the canoe and kayaks and fishing. The yard was great too, feeling isolated and private even with neighbors around. We built a fire in the fire pit several nights and made s'mores and relaxed under the stars while listening to loons. I think we all would have liked a second bedroom with a door/some additional privacy, but that was a minor complaint. Thank you for sharing this wonderful space with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nichole R.

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Perfect Getaway

This property was exactly what I was looking for: warm, comfort, clean, property in secluded getaway next to a beautiful lake. I enjoyed hearing the Loon calls versus traffic or people. Everythign was beautiful as pictured, with the added benefit of christmas lights in the rafters giving the living space a warm glow in the evenings. I had a few questions for Martha, who replied back very quickly and was always generous in her response so I didn't feel I was inconvenincing her. Althought I did not partake, it was very sweet she left a basket for s'mores makings on the counter. Can't recommend Loon's Nest enough for anyone looking for a quiet getaway to Maine with lake access!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Martha

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My husband, Darrol, is from Salem, Oregon. After high school, he spent 4 years in college (culinary student) and then spent about 16 years as a chef in San Francisco (yes, I have my own personal chef)! In 1996 he made a career change to gain benefits/retirement for himself & family. Darrol has been a peace officer since, and will retire in December of 2021, so we will be living on the west coast until then.

I am from Bangor, ME, where I grew up in foster care from the age of 10. Accustomed to moving every so often, it was fitting that I married an Airman in 1990. I’ve lived all over this country and spent four years in Misawa, Japan. Our final base was Beale AFB, which is how I became stuck on the west coast, and where, a few years after I was divorced, I met my personal chef, AKA my husband.

Why they chose this property

Short story: We found our retirement home that we love.

Longer story: My husband had never traveled much, outside of the west coast, until I brought him to Maine in 2016. He hasn’t been the same since (nor have I). The people, especially, have influenced him greatly, as well as the beauty of having four distinct seasons (he can’t wait until we can ice fish on our pond and snowmobile from our house to town). So, following that initial trip, we became students of Realtor.com! We had been looking to retire in Montana or northern Idaho but our trip to Maine that summer was an emotional “homecoming” for me. Tears started flowing (unexpectedly) as we drove from Boston up RR1, along the coast...and I’d never lived on the coast. I didn’t realize, until then, how much I missed the ocean, the architecture New England, and the people. Especially the people (hospitality, friendliness, integrity). I also have two older brothers, given up for adoption at birth, that retired back to Maine, and two “sisters” I’ve reclaimed. Life is about relationships. We do our best but it is difficult to cultivate relationships from opposite sides of the continent.

We prayed about finding the right property for us. We had to LOVE it, afford it, and be willing to sacrifice until retirement, if we found it prior to retirement. We found we could purchase a home w/land, or a home w/water (w/in our budget). Water won out. In the interest of retirement, it made more practical sense...less to take care of as we age.

This home was the last we looked at on our list that year; it wasn’t even on our list (thanks Deb)! We went by ourselves to look & see if we wanted to schedule a tour before we left. I stepped onto the dock & a Blue Heron flew over & landed on the dock about five feet in front of me. He looked straight at us, examining & tilting his head back and forth. After a minute or two, he flew off. This experience combined w/the loons calling out, made us sure that this home was worth it!

What makes this property unique

Our next door neighbors are the BEST! They are the last house on our road and have been above and beyond in helping us get settled, keep an eye on the house, and have even helped & answered questions from some of our guests.

We have a housekeeping crew as well as a property manager on call at all times if any issues/problems arise. We want our guests to leave happy, with a desire to return.

We have some fun & unique water floating toys and four nice-quality floating lounge chairs. (For the kids, envision a teeter totter and a “hamster wheel”).

Location is great...grocery stores, shops, and dining. Close enough to Moosehead (largest lake in Maine), Mt Katadin (Maine’s largest mountain and one end of the Appalachian Trail), and Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor to take day trips for hiking, sightseeing, river rafting, biking, shopping, and/or eating (my favorite)!

Languages:

English