Spectacular, Newly Renovated Megunticook Lake House Camden, Maine Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 193264

Double decks with a wall of windows on Lake Megunticook

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Location: Camden, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA

Accommodations:  House, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)

The locals say that Camden, Maine is the place where heaven meets earth, and nowhere is that more true than on Camden's Lake Megunticook. To see this classic New England town and its picture-perfect lake is to fall in love.

Just two miles from downtown Camden, this newly restored lakeside cottage combines the best of classic Maine camp architecture with a luxurious twist. The owners took a historic 4-bedroom "camp" and completed a top-to-bottom renovation featuring a state-of-the-art chef's kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops, three plasma televisions, high-speed wireless Internet access and a stunning sun-drenched master bedroom/bathroom fronting the lake.

The location - with its views of Megunticook's many islands and nearby Maiden's Cliff -- can not be beat. The property's three kayaks are ideal for exploring the lake's scenic, historic shoreline, where most cottages date to the turn of the century. The brand new oversized dock features two log benches where parents can relax while watching their children play in the water.

The owners have furnished their home with great care. They've combined uniquely Maine items -- a set of log bunk beds and vintage oil paintings by coastal artists -- with antique furniture and comfortable upholstered pieces.

The home features a king-size master site, a guest room with queen bed, a room with log bunk beds, a room with two twin beds and a den with pullout full-size sleeper. There are dark, wide-plank floors throughout, bleached pine paneling and a standout window seat -- perfect for an afternoon nap. The picnic table and Adirondack chairs on the lower deck are natural spots from which to enjoy a lobster feast or blueberry pancakes, while the upper deck affords a private, romantic retreat.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there's no better spot to kayak, fish, swim, waterski, wakeboard or tube than Camden's Lake Megunticook. The nearby Camden Hills are perfect for hiking and enjoying scenic views.

With some of Maine's finest restaurants, art galleries and antique shops just five minutes away, this cottage is ideally situated. Camden is the perfect, central location for day trips to picturesque neighboring towns and islands.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Bunk Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Lakefront
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Free Long Distance
  • Broadband Internet
• Other Amenities
  • 3 kayaks provided, large dock
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding

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$1900/week (January - May), ask about nightly rates
$2,500/week (June)
$3,950/week (July and August)
plus 7% Maine lodging tax and $150 cleaning fee

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

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• 10/12/09
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  Debbie Mast , Atlanta, Ga.
  • Our stay at Primrose Cottage was nothing short of delightful. The outstanding view of Lake Megunticook was a huge bonus to the comfortable and well appointed furnishings of your home. We already look forward to our return visit next summer!
• 08/26/09
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  Dawson Nash , Washington DC
  • We had the pleasure of spending our annual family vacation at beautiful Primrose Cottage. Everything written on this page is true, and the photos of the lake and cottage bring back great memories. There are beautiful sunsets at night, great hiking trails on the two mountains in the area, other picturesque towns nearby, and a local market makes it easy to enjoy staying at the cottage without having to go to restaurants. Swimming and kayaking in the lake are wonderful. Various lake wildlife (Canadian geese, loons, coyotes, and bald eagles) can be seen during the day. You may get lucky and swim next to loons. At night, we roasted marshmallows with the kids by the chiminia on the dock and made s'mores under the starts. One night we were treated to a show of falling stars. We picked blueberries on Maiden's Cliff and ate them in pancakes and made other sweet treats. We ate lobsters and lobster rolls and one afternoon we chartered a sailing trip around Penobscot Bay with views of the area including an old lighthouse. It was all spectacular!
• 07/23/09
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  Candace Hassel , Jacksonville Florida
  • The Hassel Clan had an oh so sweet week at the Primrose Cottage. We came with ages of 83 to 27!! And did we have a great time! We and our South Carolina relitives spent the night away learning the SHAG ! Hope we were not to loud for the neighbors!! We cooked many a night on the grill and had 2 LOBSTER BAKES at home. The young ones (and me!) hiked the Maiden Cliff. What a awesome view from there. It beats the view from Batty Cliff!! Can you guess that we had an awesome week !! Canden and Lake Megunticook is the best! Really liked being outside of the crazy traffic in town. Cannot say enought about this house. It is as if just built but keeping the old lakehouse look. Water views are the best! Kayaks were a plus! The house was perfect for our family of 8! David and I would recommend this place in a heartbeat! Will come back again soon.
• 07/14/09
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  Derek Pratley , Ferndale, Michigan
  • What can I say except to summarize - WOW! We really weren't prepared for how wonderful this vacation home is. The current photo's (July 14, 2009) don't do the home enough justice. In particular the water views are stunning from the lake-side (rear) of the home. The home-owner had told me they don't eat out too much because the views from the deck(s) are so great, and she is absolutely correct - the views are unparalled. The rear (lake-side) aspect of the home is absolutely beautiful, and currently isn't featured in pictures. We spent a lot of time locally, doing walks / treks / climbs - in addition to kayaking on the lake of course. The home is close to Camden but it isn't walking distance - for us that might have been an issue but in retrospect it totally isn't a problem. In fact it is probably better to be slightly outside of Camden town center. We had a small family re-union here - my parents (who are very picky about quality furnishings, cleanliness and decorative style) were highly impressed by the standard of the renovation of the home. The furnishings are of excellent quality, very tastefully put together - by no stretch of the imagination is this a typical vacation home. We home you enjoy the home as much as we did. The Pratley family - Detroit, Mi, Castle Rising, UK, Courtmacsherry, Ireland.
• 04/25/09
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  carolyn stearnes , Memphis, TN
  • Text: What a wonderful experience it was to enter Primrose Cottage and find it even more lovely and inviting than the photos on the website. Everything was perfect, the home was warm and welcoming, the setting was breathtaking, even though spring had not fully arrived! The one really foggy morning had its own eerie beauty. We were fortunate enough to have one incredible sunset; I think I took 25 shots as the brilliant colors gradually faded away. Tracey has thougtfully provided everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable experience. Warm throws for the oversized window seat made it my favorite place to curl up and read. My friend and her daughter both raved about my "find" in locating this lakefront jewel. They were very glad I convinced them that this would be superior to a B & B stay, offering space, comfort and a quiet, restful setting. I will be back...no doubt about it.

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