Location: Rangeley, Rangeley Lake, Mountains & Lakes, Maine, USA (Six miles to Rangeley Village / Twelve miles to Saddleback)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 7)
Keywords: Year-round vacation home in a desirable quiet setting
A cozy year-round vacation home that allows your family an affordable getaway in the beautiful Rangeley Lakes Region. Access to the 543 acre Beaver Mtn Lake/Long Pond is across the road. The loons will serenade you and the local moose may pass only a few feet from the house. With unbuilt abutting properties and set back in a 1/2 acre wooded setting, the house faces the rising sun on the lake. It has been remodeled and redecorated frequently.
Winter brings a crystal beauty to the region offering skiing at Saddleback Mountain only 15 minutes away. Snowmobiling on ITS84 is just off our road giving access to the region's 150 miles of groomed trails. A quiet amble on cross country skis may be your preference. Of course, fall paints everything in amazing color as you drive our "National Scenic Byways" or hike a variety of marked trails.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : CAN BE, for additional $7.00 per person.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Ample Driveway
- Wood Stove : Vermont Castings to be used as open fireplace with doors open and screen in place.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : In downstairs master bedroom and 1 upstairs room
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two beds in large upstairs bedroom.
- Child Bed : In same large bedroom as the 2 twin beds, about 5.5 ft long.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : Use primarily for showing DVD and VCR.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Limited VCR and DVD library, but you can rent at IGA or other locations in Rangeley.
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything you' d need. Really big pots under kitchen bench.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : With wood picnic table. More folding chairs in basement.
- View/Location
- Lake View : Sunrise view from living/dining area and from upstairs bedroom.
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone : Please use credit card for long distance calls. There is no cell phone reception until you drive about 3 miles towards town.
- Other Amenities
- Lake and swimming access 200 feet at designated beach/launch with gradual depth safe for kids, 16 Foot Canoe with trailer, Deck Furniture
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Additional security deposit required. We know they are "part of the family".
- Kid Friendly : Lots of games and puzzels, portable safety gate, some kitchen drawers have kid-safe latches, safety doorknob available for cellar door.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
July - September: $800-$850/week
December - March: from $150/night
Spring & Fall: Negotiable
Damage Deposit Required
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1978
We live here on Cape Cod where John is a year-round Ferry-boat Captain and Carol also works part-time at the boat line. We had hoped to be retired by now, but we still enjoy working. Boating/cruising is our great love aboard our Jefferson Trawler. The cat, Dory, likes it too, as well as long drives to Maine or any window with a good view. Brief escapes to Maine in winter always include skiing and snowmobiling, but we wish our kids and grandkids could come up more often.
Why the Owner Chose Rangeley
In 1970, we took a mid-week ski vacation in Maine, touted in a Boston paper as having incredible potential. "As the ski industry expands, the state will protect its environment much more than Vermont ever did". We deliberatly chose a place we had never heard of, Saddleback Mountain, and the love affair with the region began; a friendlier, more beautiful place didn't exist. Our Cape Cod liveliood did not allow for summer vacations, so when we built, we decided to rent the house in summer and use it when possible in winter. Three generations have made memories here.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Since we don't use it in summer,our own experiences are limited to fall and winter. Spectacular fall foliage has long been a draw to the region. Drives along Route 17 or 4 have been deemed "National Scenic Byways". We love that moose stroll by; that there are no chain stores, fast food, strip malls or stop lights in Rangeley. But good restaurants abound, wonderful festivals and performing arts events year-round. An emphasis on "the great outdoors", much of which is carefully protected, should be part of your plan when you come to our house.
Property Photos
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- Peaceful wooded 1/2 acre, adjacent lots vacant - Rangeley Lake, Maine Rental
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- Only 15 feet from deck May 2006 - Rangeley Lake, Maine Rental
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- Kitchen - Rangeley Lake, Maine Rental
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- Living room
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- Winter Sunrise
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- Salmon & trout Fishing in Long Pond
Traveler Reviews (4)
Relaxing Winter Weekend
Guest: Arwen
(Gardiner, ME)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10
Review Submitted: 01/12/11
We spent a relaxing weekend at Lynch Lodge with our dog, Quinn. It was very convenient to Saddleback Mountain for snowboarding on the first day we were there. When the weather did not totally cooperate for snowboarding for the rest of the weekend, we took advantage of the extensive board game and movie collection while the woodburning stove kept us toasty and warm. Our dog, Quinn loved romping around in the snow in the backyard. We would definitely return for another trip to Lynch Lodge, maybe even in the summer!
Owner response:This young couple didn't mind the 15 minute drive to Saddleback. Our cozy place may not have cell phone reception, but old fashioned games & movies provide real relaxation by the fire. Usually about half the price of trailside accomodations!! Depends on what you're looking for.....Thanks, Arwen!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children.
Guest: Deb28
(Fairhaven, MA)
Date of Stay: 09/27/09
Review Submitted: 09/27/09
We are repeat customers at Lynch Lodge. My husband and I along with our 2 children (7 & 11 years old) stayed for a week in February 09 to ski and snowmobile. Saddleback Mountain is an absolutley beautiful and newly updated family mountain. The snowmobile trails connected to major trail systems right up the street. The location could not have been more convenient to meet our winter sport needs. We found the cozy 3 BR home lovely and very well maintained. We enjoyed many family evenings in front of the wood burning stove. We fell in love with the quaint town of Rangeley and returned again this summer. The kids LOVED Smalls Falls- swimming and jumping into the waterfall pools (we went 2x). We hiked a few local trails, swam at Rangelely Lake (which had a life guard), canoed (provided by the Lynches) across the street and ate at several local restaurants. I can't say enough about the accomodations and the great family vacations we have enjoyed. We would HIGHLY recommend staying at the Lynches family home. We love it there and can't wait to go back again soon!!
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Guest: Amy116
(Lewisburg, PA)
Date of Stay: 08/05/09
Review Submitted: 08/05/09
We had a wonderful time at Lynch Lodge. It was a honeymoon trip to remember. The cabin was perfect! It was clean and felt very secluded. We enjoyed cooking our own meals and grilling. The lake was beautiful and easily enjoyed with the canoe provided, we didn't see any moose around the cabin but the friendly folks nearby directed us to where we had the best possiblity to spot one. We got to see a young bull. We would definitly recommend this area and this cabin to others.
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