Booking for Winter2012/2013--Lakefront, Private, 3 Boats, Pets

• A wonderful time...

  A wonderful time...

  • Guest Vicki S.
  • Date of stay 09/08/12
  • Review Submitted 09/20/12
  A beautiful place, lovely people, a wonderful time. We definitely want to go back again!

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• A quiet retreat

  A quiet retreat

  • Guest ARC
  • Date of stay 08/11/12
  • Review Submitted 09/20/12
  A truly lovely place to spend a quiet vacation. The cabin has been furnished with loving care, with all amenities to make for a relaxed and comfortable stay. We provide rave reviews for the property owner and resident manager.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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• Blast at Pinehurst Too

  Blast at Pinehurst Too

  • Guest Bev
  • Date of stay 06/30/12
  • Review Submitted 07/20/12
  We had an absolute blast at Pinehurst too. The accomodations were excellent. Very warm, welcoming and cozy cottage as well as very clean.. The dock was great for swimming and tanning. Best part was the paddle boat and fishing. The community around Sand Pond very friendly and the fire works on July4th were amazing. We watched right from the dock. Highly recommended. We will be back next summer for sure. Shopping close by in Farmington and the town of Farmington was so quaint. Loved Mooseville. Thanks Carol and Wendy for everything. Oh yes, the historical items around the cabin were very intresting and charming.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Pleased to see the acknowledgment of my rental agent Wendy who along with property manager Mike and cleaner Stephi keep vacationing at my cottage easy. Farmington has some fun shops like Mooseville, Twice Told Tales for used books and Doak & Devaney for new, and a new Thai restaurant this year. Guests report the main draws remain the fishing, swimming, boating in an environment that makes people not want to leave.

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• Everything...and then some

  Everything...and then some

  • Guest Lissa G.
  • Date of stay 06/23/12
  • Review Submitted 07/03/12
  If you want to relax, unwind, and unplug, this is the place for you! With four children, three 10 year olds and an 11 month old, along with our beagle, we kept our fingers crossed this cabin was all it promised...it was, and more! The warm welcome we found on the table from the owner proved only the beginning of a fabulous retreat from the hectic pace of daily life. Over a bottle of wine we savored our first night together in the peace and quiet of Maine. The kids took out the paddle boat, checking up on the ducklings that swam by the dock every morning, fished off the dock, and hardly believed it when Mom caught the biggest fish of everyone - and 18" largemouth bass. Though it rained a few days while we were up there, Farmington, as promised, was only a hop, skip and jump away; we also found a treasure trove of board games we didn't have (and hadn't heard of!) under the stairs. If you're looking for a place to unwind, reunite with the family, hang outside to watch for shooting stars while making s'mores, this is the place to be. I appreciated being warned of the bugs; they were right on the money! Bug spray is a must....right there with a good book, watching the sunset, listening to the loons, and enjoying the finest Maine has to offer. A must visit again!

  Owner response: Matching the expectations of guests is what I as an owner hope for! I clarified with my property manager just what bugs are present--June flies and no-see-ums, inevitable in the Maine woods--and confirmed that the consistent spraying we do for carpenter ants and mosquitoes has occurred. I will personally check out the effects when I arrive next week, restock the book case with summer reading, keep the board games fresh, and install a hammock.

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• "Lucky in Maine" or "Husky does Sand Pond"

  "Lucky in Maine" or "Husky does Sand Pond"

  • Guest K. Hope V.
  • Date of stay 10/01/11
  • Review Submitted 11/09/11
  My elderly parents, my Husky dog, "Lucky", and my husband and I spent the month of October this year (2011) at Pinehurst Too on charming Sand Pond in Chesterville, Maine. We enjoyed ourselves so much, that we are definitely considering spending a Fall month at this venue next year! The quaint cottage is exactly as it is described here by the owner, in this listing, and the property was very clean and well-maintained when we arrived. We were welcomed by a fire that had been started in the stove by the property managers, so things would be nice and toasty for us when we arrived. Pictures you will see here give a very accurate depiction of the place, except the pictures are not able to reveal all of the charm that's here! I would definitely recommend this property to friends and family. In fact, my son and his family are thinking about coming here for a vacation, after they paid us a visit, while we were staying here! A girlfriend of mine who visited said that she thought Pinehurst Too had the very best view of the water on Sand Pond, and we walked around the pond several times. Carol, the owner, made sure that we had everything we wanted or needed, and she was kind enough to leave the dock, a paddle boat, and a canoe in the water for us, despite it beginning to get pretty chilly. We went out in the paddle boat one day with Lucky going along for the ride (he didn't do much paddling!), and when we came in to dock, he fell into the water! He's a Husky, so it was okay, but it is just one of the memorable stories we will have about our Sand Pond stay! It's wonderful that Carol's property is "pet friendly" because that meant that we were able to bring Lucky along for the vacation, rather than leaving him at the kennel, as we frequently have to. We particularly enjoyed Calzolaio Pasta Company in Wilton, which is apparently an old Bass Shoe Factory, converted to a very nice and interesting restaurant, but there was really nothing we saw or did here that we didn't like. I wholeheartedly give this vacation destination five stars, and I would recommend it to young and old alike, as well as pet owners and non-pet owners alike. And Lucky likewise gives it five stars (despite that falling in the pond thing!), and recommends it to all kinds of dogs, even small, fluffy ones! Hoping to see you in 2012, Carol!

  Owner response: I particularly appreciate this guest's comment about the charm of the place, not as easily visible in the photos, as it is unpretentious and comfortable. I'm also glad to see the endorsement for the Calzolaio Pasta Company, which isn't just the best local restaurant, but can be favorably compared to more trendy vacation locales with more competitive restaurants. I also like that this review reflects my intention to do what I can to cater to a guest's requests: it certainly wasn't my property manager's preference to leave the dock in the water so late in the season, brrrr., he needed a wet suit to take it out! Also, fall is a really nice time to visit this area, with brilliant foliage and very few residents on the pond, so much solitude accompanied only by the sounds of nature.

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• Just About Perfect

  Just About Perfect

  • Guest Nic
  • Date of stay 08/20/11
  • Review Submitted 08/30/11
  Wicked cute pond, cozy cottage stocked with everything we could have asked for, lovely weather, we could have happily stayed another week (at least until school started). Adults loved it, kids loved it, dogs LOVED it. Caretaker checked in with us, but wasn't the least intrusive, and his lovely daughters were polite and friendly, offering to hang out with our kids. If only every Joe and his cousin didn't feel the need to ride up and down the road on a four wheeler several times a day, it would have been truely perfect. But as the title says, it was just about perfect, and that is good enough for me to want to come back again someday.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: I'm always happy when a guest has a great experience at my cottage, and takes the time to credit my property manager and his just right level of contact and readiness to ensure everything is in working order. I aim for "truth in advertising," and recently updated my description in my posting of the level of privacy and solitude in my cottage to reflect an increase in vehicle and ATV traffic on the dirt road between the cottage and the pond due to the addition of a seventh cottage between mine and the end of the dead-end road, that I had not observed until last month. That traffic is at its height in July and early August, but lessens nearer the end of the summer and in the fall and spring. I'm glad this guest's experience rated 5 stars and the yen to return.

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• Wonderful week!

  Wonderful week!

  • Guest Jennifer
  • Date of stay 08/21/10
  • Review Submitted 09/08/10
  Spent a week at this cottage with a group of friends, and we had the nicest time! I loved the seclusion, and the use of the boats was extra special. I must say the nicest thing about this place is the caretakers. They went out of their way to answer all our silly questions, and made sure we were comfortable. They, along with a very nice neighbor lady, offered some great tips on places to go and where to shop! Don't let the square footage in the description fool you. This cottage is laid out with great use of space. There were 6 of us, and we had plenty of room to move about. The beds are very comfortable too The only complaint I had was that I wish I had brought my dog! The area is very dog-friendly, and nearly every person we saw (which really wasn't that many!) was walking a dog. Even our daily 4-wheeler with his running spaniel alongside was an amusing treat! Every single one of them stopped to say "Hey"...such friendly people in this neck of the woods! The loons are wonderful. I wish I could have brought one home to sing to me. I will really miss that! We hope to be back to Maine, and would not consider another place to stay!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• Lovely Cottage

  Lovely Cottage

  • Guest Steve,Sue,Shadow
  • Date of stay 07/17/10
  • Review Submitted 08/13/10
  Our vacation was amazing. Pinehurst Too is lovely and your pond is wonderful. In my 44 years I have never had better fishing. We caught15 plus bass 2 lbs. or bigger, spending most of our week on the pond. The loons are just so fun to watch. The boat rides will be remembered as fun and exciting. Jumping off in the middle of the pond for a refreshing swim was incredible. Your cottage is great. Thank you, Carol.

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• Exhale and Breathe

  Exhale and Breathe

  • Guest Beth & Steven
  • Date of stay 06/04/10
  • Review Submitted 08/06/10
  It has been 15 years since my husband and I stayed in a cabin on Locke Pond (just behind Sand Pond). Now, 5 kids later, we felt that everyone was finally old enough for the long van ride from Maryland for a lake-side vacation. My husband found your lovely cabin online, and we scheduled this vacation. As soon as we arrived at your cabin in Maine, we exhaled all of the stress of city living, and breathed-in the fresh Maine mountain air. We knew at that moment that it was going to be a restful vacation. Favorite activities of the week included rides on all three boats, swimming in the lake, fishing, watching the two sets of momma and baby ducks on the pond, counting up the different species of wildlife that we saw, (including my run-in with a porcupine on a walk around the pond!), lake-side night-time fires while listening to the loons and roasting marshmallows for s'mores, and laying on the dock at night and looking at the stars. (One of our kids exclaimed, "There are a lot more stars here in Maine than there are in Baltimore, Maryland!") I especially enjoyed reading on the porch and on the dock, and my children greatly enjoyed playing and exploring outside. Even rainy days were pleasant as we listened to the rain while we read, played games, and watched movies. A special "shout-out" goes to Mike, the property manager and Stephie, the housekeeper, who are not only lovely people (along with their daughter, Ashley, whom my children adored), but also care for the property as if were their own and treat the guests as friends. Thank you for following your dream, purchasing, improving, and furnishing this lovely cabin. We hope to have many summer vacations here and have already reserved for 2011!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Home Away From Home

  Home Away From Home

  • Guest Mo
  • Date of stay 07/10/10
  • Review Submitted 08/03/10
  Do not be afraid to rent this gem ! Carol (owner) and Mike(property manager) go to the extreme to make sure everything is in perfect order. Everything you need to enjoy your stay is here and works !! As a vacation rental owner, I am proud to recommend this cottage. You will not be disappointed.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: I'm particularly pleased to see my property manager Mike complimented as he and his wife Stephie (and daughter Ashley and mother Alice) work as a seamless team to clean, repair, maintain and otherwise ensure my cottage stays in tip top shape for guests.

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Weekly rentals: May and June, July 2013 til 4th, Sept after Labor Day $700
Weekly rentals: July 4 through Labor Day weekend 2013 $900
Weekly rentals: Oct & April, $700, Nov-March $750
Monthly rentals only in off season: Sept-May, $1,000/month
Check-In Time Is 3:00 PM Saturday, Check-Out Time Is 11:00 AM Saturday
$400Deposit At Booking, Balance Plus Security Deposit Due 2 weeks prior to arrival
All rates are subject to 7% Maine Lodging Tax and $400 security deposit
Weekends and partial weeks considered in spring and fall only.

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