Loon's Nest

Guest: Nan&Bill (Phippsburg)
Date of Stay: 09/13/09 Review Submitted: 09/23/09

My friend & I stayed at Loon's Nest in September (a perfect time of year). The house was wonderful with all the amenities you would ever need. I would recommend this home to anyone! It was so convenient having a dock since we brought our boat (which we could launch at the nearby marina). The location was terrific - private, not far from Greenville, restaurants, shopping, etc. We plan on returning to Loon's Nest!

Owner response:Thank you! We hope that you will be our guest again! Lisa

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, families with young children.

Wonderful Time at Loon's Nest Cabin

Guest: Peter J W. (Woodbridge, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 09/27/11 Review Submitted: 10/27/11

My Wife an I enjoyed three nights on our Honeymoon at Loons Nest.......it is a great area, and the property was simply perfect.....it had everything you would want for a nice vacation........it is quiet, and the inside is spacious. I highly recommend this rental to anyone who loves the country, and a fantastic lake. The owners are friendly and communicative, as well. Trisha and Peter J Whiteside

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Betst Place On Moosehead

Guest: Jim G.
Date of Stay: 10/01/11 Review Submitted: 10/19/11

The Loons Nest was wonderful for me and my five brothers who get together once a year for Bird Hunting. We have been doing it for years and have stayed in many places but nothing compares to the nest. We will definitely return. Very clean, plenty of room all the comforts of home and then some. Would recommend to anyone for any time of year. This place has it all. Can't wait until next year! Thak you Charlie and Lisa for sharing your beautiful home with us. The Garneau's

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August 2011

Guest: Kurt J. (Brookfield, Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11 Review Submitted: 08/14/11

Loved, loved, loved this cabin! Especially the gigantic kitchen that was fully stocked to cook in on rainy days! The lake was great and easily accessible to boot! Our whole family adored the Loon's Nest. Would definitely rent again!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

Loon's Nest is Just Right

Guest: William T.
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/23/11

We were looking for a place on the water that would also provide a good base of operations for other activities in the area. Loon's Nest was exactly what we were looking for! It was exactly as advertised and everything was clean and ready to go when we arrived. The new steps and ramp access to the dock were great and we spent many hours on the river, lake, and dock enjoying the water. We were able to bring our own canoe / kayaks from home and leave them on the dock. Hiking Mt. Kineo and Gulf Hagas, whitewater rafting on the Kennebec, spotting bald eagles on Moosehead Lake, lots of swimming in the river, fishing off the dock, and building a campfire one night using the firewood supplied on the property were just a few of the highlights of our vacation at Loon's Nest. We would recommend this property to anyone looking for a great Maine getaway adventure!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

Gorgeous home, relaxing, peaceful

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Loon's Nest. The house is situated beautifully on the lake.Charlie called to make sure there was wood for the fire pit and that the deck furniture was put out. Great kitchen, plenty of room. One night we experienced a light show put on by zillions of fireflies !!!!!! amazing sight. We drove to see the B-52 crash site on Elephant Mountain. Very moving and somber. Shopped at Indian Hill Plaza in Greenville and at the shop across from the house for groceries. Fun to see the sea planes take off and land near the house. The gift shoppes in Greenville were great and had a nice selection of Maine gifts. We saw 3 moose on the drive to and from Jackman. Already making plans to return!!!! As always, we found the people of Maine wonderful and helpful. Thanks to Lisa and Charlie for maintaining such a great place!!!!

Owner response:I am so glad you enjoyed your vacation. We like to think of the cabin as a place we will retire to someday and try to spend as much time up there as we can. Of course it is never enough. The next best thing to being there is to hear about how others enjoy the place and hear their adventures. We would love to have you visit our home again. Lisa

Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

Fall Grouse Hunt

Guest: Paul (Franklin, MA)
Date of Stay: 10/10/10 Review Submitted: 10/23/10

Seven of my friends spent seven days at Loons Nest Grouse hunting this October. We found the cabin to be well equipped, extremely well kept and "as advertised" If you are looking for a Maine experience fishing is right on the Moose River with an excellent dock for your boat. If you want Hunting you are within 20 minutes to many logging roads or just wonder around the Rockwood area and have a very restful week escaping from the outside world. I would recommend the Loons Nest without hesitation.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

Great getaway!

Guest: Darby (Merrimack NH)
Date of Stay: 09/20/10 Review Submitted: 10/11/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Loon's Nest! We were looking for a cabin that felt secluded, but was still easily accessible and that is what we found. Loon's Nest is very clean and comfortable. My husband is a cancer patient and it was very important that he have comfortable seating and bedding. Loon's nest provided both and more. I was very impressed with how well maintained it is and how well supplied it is with cooking and eating utensils. The cabin is beautiful and thoughtfully sited on the lot to catch the morning sun in all of its glory. We were even able to use our spotting scope to view a full moon in the warmth and comfort of the living room! We grilled our dinner each evening on the outdoor grill and enjoyed a relaxing walk through the "neighborhood" on our last evening. The Moosehead Lake area speaks for itself with all of the activities available. Lily Bay State Park was our favorite. We also found the Air Force Bomber wreckage site on Elephant Mountain and enjoyed shopping in Greenville. We appreciate so much the opportunity to stay at Loon's Nest and highly recommend it!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

'The Great Outdoors' Experience

Guest: Roger (England & USA (Rhode Island))
Date of Stay: 09/25/10 Review Submitted: 10/04/10

This property was really well equipped with everything you could ever need. It is in a lovely setting and we had a wonderful few days - we only wished it were longer. Everyone enjoyed themselves from grandparents to grandchildren. We saw lots of wildlife but unfortunately only one moose. The weather was changeable but it didn't affect our enjoyment. Lily State Park, just ten minutes from Greenville was well worth a visit. We all agreed we would like to return in the future - the grandchildren especially would like to visit in the winter but the British grandparents are definitely not sure about the low temperatures!

Owner response:As this is our second home, we try to get up there as much as possible. Of course, it is not as often as I would like. We so enjoy reading the comments of our guests. I am glad that you had a good time and that you had everything you needed. Lisa

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

Wonderful Experience

Guest: Dennis H. (Nobleboro)
Date of Stay: 01/24/10 Review Submitted: 02/03/10

Charlie and Lisa provided a wonderful opportunity for us to enjoy snowmobiling in the Rockwood/Greenville area while using their immaculate log home on the banks of the Moose River as our base. Access to the trails was easy; the regular deer visits were looked forward to, and the chance to relax at the end of the day with friends while cooking meals in the open kitchen was a daily highlight. The home is perfectly set up for short-term stays and more than comfortable. As we neared the end of our one-week stay, I was feeling more "at home" than I do at home!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.