Location: Lakeville, Maine Highlands, Maine, USA (90 Min N Bangor, 30 Min E Lincoln, 10 Min S Springfield)
Accommodations: Cabin, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 10-20)
Keywords: Cabin, hunting lodge, camp
Location: Lakeville Plantation, Penobscot County, Maine Highlands, Maine, USA (90 min to Bangor, 30 min to Lincoln, 10 min to Springfield)
Welcome to the Grouse Hunt, a wonderful little hunting lodge that has been in our family for four generations. The cabin started out as my great grandfather's barn and was converted into a hunting lodge in the mid 90' s by my uncle.
We have owned the GH since 2003; it is more than a rental, it is our home away from home for one month every summer and we have decided to share this jewel with you!
We'll be honest, the GH isn't "conveniently located," but that's why we like it so much. My daughter says it's the edge of nowhere, so if it's tourist traps you are looking for, this isn't your place.
However, if you are looking for a chance to truly get away and enjoy the quiet, you will love it here. You will have water access to a publicly used boat landing on Duck Lake which is directly one half mile down the road. There are several lakes very close by where you can swim, directions are provided at the cabin.
From Duck Lake you can continue on to over 24,000 acres of prime kayaking and northern fishing waters. Duck Lake gives seasonal access to Junior Lake, Scraggly Lake, Bottle Lake, Keg Lake, Norway Lake, West Grand Lake, Grand Lake Stream, and others.
Fish available include Small-Mouth Bass, White Perch, Pickerel, Lake Trout (Togue), brook trout, Salmon, and others. Walk quietly and you may catch a glimpse of moose, deer, black bears, partridge (Ruffed Grouse), ducks, rabbits, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, wild turkeys, the haunting loon, majestic bald eagles(we see several at the lake every summer...they are impressive!) and over 150 species of other birds.
If hunting and fishing are your thing, please check online with the State of Maine for license requirements and regulations.
The house is available year round and has modern conveniences, including central oil heating, an open living area and great room upstairs, a well-equipped kitchen, and an outdoor gas grill. Housekeeping cabin:you do basic cleaning-list provided. You can bring your own linens or use ours. We will leave instructions.
There are 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. One (full size bed) BR is downstairs and the bath downstairs has a large walk-in shower with a seat, making us very wheelchair friendly.
We are constantly upgrading furniture. Our goal is to have space for 20 by mid summer(July), but we will always have room for at least 14. There is a nice backyard beside an open deck and a small fire pit for making smores on warm summer evenings.
Stroll, jog, ATV, mountain bike, snowshoe, cross country ski, or snowmobile on miles of woodland trails. You are only a quarter mile from the Quad County Snowmobile Trails (check out their website), which connect you to the ITS trails all over the state! Enjoy breathtaking vistas from nearby mountaintops.
When evening settles, share the night sky with your family - so dark and clear that you can actually see the Milky Way. Don't forget your camera to capture glorious sunsets, sweeping panoramas, and reflections of clouds on the water.
We love pets and we will consider them on a case by case basis. Please leave scratchers, biters, chewers, untrained animals and flea infested furry friends at home. No "mean" dogs (Rottweiler's, pit bulls, etc) allowed. (I know...YOUR pit bull is a sweet thing and wouldn't hurt a flea...but we don't want to take any chances!)We charge a $100 nonrefundable pet fee.
Come to Lakeville and enjoy a real, Maine woods-and-water vacation.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : electric
- Dryer : electric, clothes line also
- Linens Provided : or bring your own!
- Off Street Parking : large paved drive
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : large paved drive, no RV hook up
- Beds
- Queen Bed : 1 queen bed in open room upstairs
- Double Bed : double bed in only downstairs BR
- Twin/Single Bed : one BR has two twin beds
- Bunk Bed : second BR has twin bunks and child bed
- Convertible Bed : there is a pull out sofa and futon in the "great room" with the queen bed, both full size
- Child Bed : child bed in room with twin bunks
- Crib : there is a pack and play small crib stored in the closet
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : we currently just have a converter box, this may change summer '09
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : lots of PG-13 or less (kid friendly) VHS tapes and some DVD, feel free to add to our library, we like donations!
- CD Player
- Music Library : some CDs and cassette tapes
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : very modern! also includes 4 slice toaster, George Foreman, electric fry pan & large griddle, crock pot, high chair, 10 cup (cone type) coffee maker, hot air popper, iron/board
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : side by side fridge with ice maker and water in door
- Dishwasher
- Microwave : over the stove large microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : there are a couple of local mom and pop shops that have take out menus
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : large gas grill
- Deck/Patio : nice deck with French doors from LR, table and benches with umbrella, 2 rocking chairs
- Communications
- Telephone : local calls (to Lincoln) included, emergency phone card available. Cell phone reception is sporadic
- Broadband Internet : We will probably have this available in summer of '09, check with owner...bring your own computer
- Other Amenities
- 2 adult mountain bikes, several smaller bikes, 5 life jackets, 6 sleeping bags, several beach towels, lots of books and board games for rainy days!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : we like pets, but please leave scratchers, chewers, untrained puppies and "mean breeds" home, $100 non refundable deposit. Check with owners!
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : downstairs bath has large walk in shower with seat, one downstairs double BR
- Kid Friendly : we have 4...bring um on!!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : must be 25 to rent this property, check with owner
- Smoking Not Allowed : smoking only outside
- Activities
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Other Activities
- In July go the Bangor State Fair. Over Labor Day weekend, head to the Springfield Fair(10 minutes) or the Blue Hill Fair(2 hours)...the fair Charlotte's Web is based on. And we'll even leave directions so you can drive by Stephen King's house in Bangor. Head to Baxter State Park, home of Mt Katahdin and the beginning of the Appalachian Trail(1 hour), or spend a day at breathtaking Acadia National Park (2.5 hours). On the last full weekend in July, there is an award winning bluegrass festival at Grand Lake Stream, about 45 minutes away through miles of untouched wilderness. You are only an hour away from the Canadian border and some lovely areas there...St. Andrews-by-the-Sea and Campobello Island-FDRs summer home-come to mind. Bring your passport and go international!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun-Feb ................... $500/week, Sat-Sat
Mar/Apr/May ............... $350/week
Nightly ...... $125/night (priority given to week long stays)
Pet Deposit - $100 (non-refundable)
50% of total required by check to reserve-balance due on arrival
Off season monthly rates available upon request
Must be 25 years old to rent - check with owner
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2003
My name is Tricia(Moores)Cliff. I am married to Mike and have four wonderful children. I am a nurse and my husband is a HS principal. We currently live in NC. I grew up in the great state of Maine, two miles away from this rental, which was at one point, my great grandfather's barn. Most of family still live in the area.
Why the Owner Chose Lakeville
We bought the Grouse Hunt from my cousins in 2003 because my Uncle Sterling, and avid grouse hunter, died and we didn't want it to leave the family. It is a beautiful cabin, filled with nostalgia for us. We look forward to coming every summer and reconnecting with the past. Lakeville is an idyllic community (population 63). You will feel that you have stepped back into the 1950' s. I work in NC for 11 months...but I LIVE in Maine for one.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
Our cabin is not just a rental...it is our home. If it's quiet you are looking for, this is your place. Standing on the deck at night, hearing the loons call and looking at the Milky Way is breath taking...I grew up here, and it still surprises me every year. The surrounding area is beautiful. My husband often says that it's impossible to take a bad picture in Maine. Come and enjoy!
Property Photos
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- The Grouse Hunt, beautiful in all seasons - Lakeville, ME Cabin with Hunting, Mountain Biking that is Kid Friendly and Pet Friendly
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- nice modern amenities in a rustic setting - Lakeville, ME Cabin with Hunting, Mountain Biking that is Kid Friendly and Pet Friendly
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- beauty surrounds you...scenic Junior Lake, a short canoe ride away - Lakeville, ME Cabin with Hunting, Mountain Biking that is Kid Friendly and Pet Friendly
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- lovely interior with lots of space for everyone!
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- large dining area with room for six at the bar!
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