Maine Goes Modern! Best House on the Lake. Unbeatable Value Ellsworth, Maine Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 115941

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Location: Ellsworth, Acadia, Maine, USA (on Branch Lake. Close to Bangor Airport, Acadia Nat'l Park)

Accommodations:  Lakefront House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)

Our guests LOVE this house -- and so will you! (Don't take just our word for it -- read the Guest Comments, and you'll see...)

A rare opportunity to enjoy world-class modern design in the Maine woods! Designed by award-winning architect Julio Salcedo. 30 minutes to Bangor Airport and Acadia National Park.

This new modern house is on pristine, expansive Branch Lake. Branch Lake is one of Maine's premier lakes -- 6 miles long, 120+ feet deep, clean and clear. Great swimming, fishing, boating.

Quiet, wooded site. Perfect spot from which to explore Downeast Maine. 30 minutes to Acadia National Park (great hiking, cross-country skiing, etc.). Close to several charming towns (Ellsworth, Surry, Blue Hill, Bar Harbor, Castine, etc.). While close to all these places, the house itself is 4 miles off the highway, via dirt roads.

Airy, bright, skylit layout, with an open living room and kitchen, and a separate dining area. High ceilings in living area and two bedrooms. Beautiful wood floors throughout. Very large master bedroom is located on the left side of the house and on the right side you will find 2 other bedrooms and one full bath. When not used for sleeping, the third bedroom easily becomes a very bright and welcoming extra living space. Two bedrooms have large windows and sliding doors facing the lake. Upper scale home with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace in the living area, large windows for views of the lake and towering tall trees, and tasteful modern decorations throughout.

The house has a deck on the main living level and a partially covered patio area on the lower level. Multiple outdoor tables (on deck, on patio and at lake-side). TV, stereo, DVD. Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Washer/Dryer. Towels and linens provided.

Awesome dock takes you right onto the water. Tie up a boat! Dive in for a swim! Also great for fishing...

Available year-round. Fall is for foliage (peaking around the second week of October) and festivals, as well as boating, swimming, hiking, etc. Winter is for quiet, exquisitely beautiful landscapes, and a host of winter sports (x-country skiing, skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice-fishing). Spring is the great awakening -- fishing and birdwatching are both at their best -- a chance to savor the long days without the summer crowds. Summer hardly needs mentioning -- boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, relaxing, eating -- classic Maine!

Rents by the week (Saturday-Saturday). This house is truly one-of-a-kind. You'll fall in love when you arrive and you won't ever want to leave...

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • King Bed: in master bedroom
  • Queen Bed: in second bedroom
  • Twin/Single Bed (2) : in third bedroom. This is a twin trundle bed -- with two twin mattresses. Can hide one mattress under the other, use two separately, or combine them to make a king-size bed.
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite): TV is connected to the house's stereo system and DVD player. Great for watching movies!
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Everything you will need is here (except the food!). Stove is gas-fired.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher: Whisper quiet.
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Connected to house's gas line so no need to worry about tanks running out of gas in the middle of your bbq.
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill: For the purists.
  • Deck/Patio (2) : Deck is on main living level, accessible from living room and from second bedroom. Has table and chairs. Patio is on lower level -- has bbq grills, tables, benches.
• View/Location
  • Lakefront: Beautiful lakefront. Walk down a simple path from the house directly to the lake (approx 100 feet). Picnic table with panoramic view of lake sits right by the water. Awesome dock takes you right onto the water. Tie up a boat -- or just dive in!
• Communications
  • Telephone (2)
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums

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5/1/10 through 6/26/10 -- $1200/week (Saturday-Saturday).
6/26/10 through 9/18/10 -- $2000/week (Saturday-Saturday).
9/18/10 through 11/6/10 -- $1300/week  (Saturday-Saturday).

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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/28/09
  Positive Rating
  
  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    "We truly enjoyed our stay at your home. It is very spacious and light. We loved going down to the lake and taking pictures of the sunrise. It must be hard for you not to want to live there year round. Since it is very private, it was perfect for our getaway. It helped that it was almost peak fall colors for us. We would be happy to come back with our family. Thanks for sharing."
• 08/21/09
  Positive Rating
  Karen Tierney , New York State
  • Beautiful home on a beautiful lake in a beautiful area...from seeing an eagle with outstretched talons grabbing a fish to seeing loons stare at you then take their deep dives all while kayaking peaceful branch lake to purchasing lobsters and preparing them at home... fine dining on the beautiful outdoor deck after a day's biking J.D.Rockefeller's carriage roads and hiking in Acadia to boating on Bar Harbor...thank you for the memories....from Ellsworth to Mt. Desert Island..Best to whoever follows...you will not be disappointed
• 02/02/09
  Positive Rating
  John , Charleston, SC
  • We stayed here in July and can't stop thinking about this amazing house! The house is well designed and well furnished. Exactly as described. We rented kayaks and a canoe from a local outfitter which allowed us to really explore the lake. Everything was perfect!
• 11/23/08
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  Teresa Beck , Columbia, TN
  • We were fortunate to stay in this house from October 12 through October 18, 2008. The leaves were at peak color, and we enjoyed numerous walks through the woods and to the water. The house looks exactly as it does in the photos, and has a really nice, comfortable, generous floor plan. All the amenities you could ask for are there, so cooking a great meal or doing your laundry is easy! The many windows provide great light and views of the beautiful woods and lake. The house has nice hardwood floors and tile bathroom floors. It's proximity to Acadia National Park, Ellsworth, Blue Hill and Bar Harbor make it fast and easy to go off on an adventure. We loved bringing home lobster for dinner! We also rented canoes and enjoyed Branch Lake so much--and my granddaughter and I had tea early every morning on the nice boat dock. There were also games available to play with family, and we even did a Hula-Hoop show in the basement! This is a great place to enjoy in the fall, and I bet it would be fantastic in the summer also! Thanks for sharing it with us.
• 10/15/08
  Positive Rating
  Karen , Ohio
  • My husband and I stayed at the house for a week in early fall and it was amazing. The house is so comfortable and the location is perfect -- far enough away from the real world for total relaxation -- and close enough to restaurants, coffee shops and grocery stores. We also spent several days hiking in Acadia. We couldn't have found a better place to enjoy our 10th anniversary and can't wait to come back.
• 09/02/08
  Positive Rating
  alucia , new york, ny
  • my husband and i stayed in this house with two other couples in august 2008. we loved the property and had a great time! branch lake is beautiful - very peaceful, and it's the perfect spot to swim, fish and kayak. we had great weather and sat out on the dock every day. the house itself is fabulous. it's the perfect size for 6 people, it's extremely clean, and the amenities are superb. the layout is great (loved the central location of the kitchen) and we had almost all of our meals out on the porch. it looks exactly as it does in the pictures. the owner was very helpful and made the entire process effortless for us. i would highly recommend this property - you will love it! and don't forget to check out acadia!
• 07/24/08
  Positive Rating
  Jess , Salt Lake City/ Ut
  • We had such an amazing time! The house is gorgeous and so comfortable. Beautiful trees and clear clean water, amazing sunrises. I wish I was still there, thanks!
• 07/04/08
  Positive Rating
  Mardi and Sean McDonough , Meridian, ID
  • To quote our three children, "It was AWESOME." The kids loved the dock and lake. They swam, fished and explored for hours. It was hard to drag them away to site see. This house was perfect for enjoying the true Maine experience; outdoors, water and relaxation. The kitchen was perfect for cooking a wonderful lobster dinner. There was lots of room in the house even when all six of us were in there together. The caretakers were very responsive and friendly. They met all our needs. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with us. We would recommend it to all friends and family and hope to return again.
• 06/22/08
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  Anna Woerner , Knoxvile, TN
  • Crisp,clean lines help define this lovely modern home. An abundance of windows allows the beauty of trees, sky, light, and lake to grace the home's interior. My family of five loved our stay. The home afforded a close proximity to our favorite destinations throughout DownEast Maine and Acadia. Very responsive owner and caretaker. We would definitely recommend this "best house on the lake."
• 04/30/08
  Positive Rating
  Neil Rampe , London, UK
  • Great house, beautiful aspect. The house is very well equipped and the amenities superb. Really was like staying home from home. My son loved the place and we also went swimming in the lake despite it only having melted 4 days beforehand - very invigorating. I can only imagine that the property is even more desirable in the peak seasons, but even in Spring it was stunning. Caretakers were excellent and very responsive when asked. Will be staying again.

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