Eastbrook, Maine - Clean Lakefront Rental - New Construction Cottage Home - Wifi
- Minimum stay:5-7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
40 minutes to Bangor or Acadia National Park, 20 to Ellsworth. This new, modern, clean, lakefront house on a quiet, wooded, 4 acre site (not crowded next to other houses), is on pristine Abrams Pond. Great swimming, fishing and boating can be had here. All located on a private dirt-road which allows for safe walking or biking. Very child friendly. The perfect spot from which to explore Downeast Maine.
The house is easily accessible by car, the last 1/2 mile down a car-friendly dirt road. On the main level are a deck, screened porch, kitchen/dining/living room, MBR/MB. Washer/Dryer. Fully equipped kitchen with new 5-burner gas stove and dishwasher. Upstairs are office, bedrooms and another bath. On the lower level is a play room with sliders and french doors to a partially covered patio area . A fire-pit and large yard for outdoor play. Private dock for swimming and boating. Cottage rental includes two-seat kayak, paddles and safety jackets. Linens & all towels provided.
Available May-November: 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 -- July 4th parades and fireworks, boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, relaxing, eating -- classic Maine!
Fall is for foliage (peaking around the second-third week of October) and festivals, as well as boating, swimming, hiking, hunting, etc.
Rents by the week (Saturday-Saturday). Hand-built by local craftsman, this house is truly one-of-a-kind.
Electric Heat Upstairs
Gas Heat in Master Bedroom.
Gas Stove in Living Room/Kitchen/Dining area.
Gas Heat in Lower Level play room.
Ceiling Fans and portable fans in all rooms.
Portable electric heater.
Views of the lake from almost all rooms.
Airy, bright, sky-lit layout: The house has a porch and deck on the main living level and a partially covered patio area on the lower level. There are multiple outdoor tables and seating areas, and a fire pit.
There is an open living room / kitchen / dining and screen porch area. High ceilings in living area and master bedroom and bath. Gas-burning stove in the living area, large windows for views of the lake and tall trees. Beautiful tile floors and new carpet throughout. Large master bedroom. There is a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Clothes Washer/Dryer on main floor.
Linens provided. Beach towels included!
When not used for sleeping, the Upstairs Bedroom is a very bright and welcoming extra living space. Upstairs has a TV (no cable), VHS and DVD players, as well as a Windows PC (PC for internet and some children's games are installed). Bring your game console system if you like.
All bedrooms have windows facing the lake.
Wireless broadband Internet in all rooms and reaches throughout the property. Surf the web on your phone or pad while sitting on the dock or floating in the kayak.
My parents bought this property in the early 60's: They were both teachers and had summer vacation free to live in Maine. As a result I vacationed and summered in the area for my whole child-life. I held jobs in the blueberry business both raking and on a farm receiving and transfer station. I grew to appreciate the abundant wildlife and natural beauty that this site and the surrounding area had to offer. I learned that Acadia National Park is the only National Park in the North East. By day, if it wasn't blueberry season yet, I swam in the lake, read (you'll have internet), hiked or biked down the dirt road or just generally communed with nature. The Owls, Loons and Cicadas are a nightly symphony.
Now I bring the kids back to do the same. They love to wander on the dirt road, swim, kayak, play ping pong, air-hockey and basketball, and have the nightly campfire and s'mores. All on a quiet and private 4-acre lake-front site.
It is a great location with easy access to Ellsworth, Bangor (I-95), Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
Some July Events
Maine Celtic Celebration - 1 Main Street - Belfast, Maine - Phone: (207) 338-2692 - Jul 20 thru Jul 22, 2012. The Annual Maine Celtic Celebration celebrates the rich Celtic heritage of the Maine coast through music, food, games and education. Events include an evening reception with food and music and a 'whisky tasting,' a parade and a 5k Road Race through the streets of Belfast, bagpipes, food and craft vendors, and the US National Cheese Roll Championship. Musicians in 2011 include John Doyle and John Williams, The Napper Tandies, The Press Gang, Frank Taylor, Maximum Blue and more. All set on the beautiful park lands overlooking Belfast Bay. For info phone (207) 338-2692.
Bucksport Bay Festival - Bucksport, Maine 04416 - Phone: (207) 469-6818 - Jul 27 thru Jul 28, 2012. - 15th Annual Bucksport Bay Festival. Parade, fireworks, US Navy Ship in town, 5K Fun Run, Live Music all day, Pie Bake-Off Contest and over 70 vendors along the waterfront. Also an expanded Kids Center, Civil War Reenactment at Ft. Knox, Classic Car Show, and Motorcycle Show. Activities are at both Main Street and the Bucksport waterfront. Also some offsite events on Thursday, July 26 and Sunday, July 29.
Bangor State Fair - Bangor, Maine - Phone: (207) 947-5555 - Jul 27 thru Aug 05, 2012. At the Bangor State Fair you can enjoy outdoor concerts, demolition derby, backyard circus, midway rides, great food, a petting zoo and pony rides, exhibits, fireworks and more. For info phone Mike Dyer at (207) 947-5555
Some August Events
Maine Lobster Festival: Rockland, Aug 01-05, 2012
Ellsworth Rotary Club’s annual blueberry pancake breakfast - tba
Winter Harbor Lobster Festival - Winter Harbor, Maine - Phone: (207) 963-7658 - Aug 11, 2012. - Every August, the Winter Harbor Lobster Festival draws a large crowd of spectators. Running from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., it is a fun filled day with many scheduled events, starting with a Maine blueberry pancake breakfast. Watch the ever popular lobster boat races, with 13 classes rated by size and power, shop at the craft fair with 80+ exhibitors, eat a Maine lobster dinner and stay for the late afternoon parade down Main Street. For info phone (207) 963-7658 or (207) 546-2960
Machias Wild Blueberry Festival - 7 Center Street - Machias, Maine 04654 - Phone: (207) 255-6665 - Aug 19 thru Aug 21, 2011. This is the 36th Annual Machias Wild Blueberry Festival. The Downeast region of Maine produces some 85% of the world's blueberries. The festival features baking and pie eating contests, over 200 craft booths, foot races, a blueberry musical comedy and a variety of musical entertainment. For info phone (207) 255-6665.
Native American Pow-Wow - Maine Wildlife Park: gray 8/11-12
Schoodic Arts Festival: Winter Harbor, Aug 01 thru Aug 14, 2011
The Blue Hill Fair - http://www.bluehillfair.com/ - August 30-September 3, 2012 - The Blue Hill Fair is a true 'Down to Earth' Country Fair. Always scheduled around Labor Day weekend the fair boasts of some of the finest entertainment, attractions, and exhibits. Situated in the small coastal town of Blue Hill, Maine, at 233 Ellsworth Road, the Fair draws thousands from all over the state to enjoy a fun-filled weekend.
Some Helpful Links
http://www.downtownellsworth.com/
http://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm
http://www.acadiamagic.com/
http://www.maineevents.com/
http://www.visitmaine.com/
http://www.maine.info/festivals.php
http://bangordailynews.com/events/
http://www.barharborinfo.com/things_to_do/
Property Type
- House
- 1600 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Suitability
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Unsuitable For Elderly Or Infirm
- Non Smoking Only
- Low Allergen Environment
- Children Welcome
- Pets Considered
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Toys
- Books For Kids
- Ping Pong Table
- Books
- Video Library
- Piano
- Games
- VCR
- Games For Kids
- Books For Adults
- Radio
- DVD Player
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
Attractions
- Forests
- Water Parks
- Zoo
- Churches
- Marina
- Live Theater
- Coin Laundry
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Pond
- Bay/Sound
- Autumn Foliage
Car
- Necessary
Leisure Activities
- Beachcombing
- Whale Watching
- Horseback Riding
- Gambling Casinos
- Sight Seeing
- Scenic Drives
- Eco Tourism
- Bird Watching
- Walking
- Antiquing
local services and businesses
- Babysitter
- Laundromat
- Groceries
- Medical Services
Location Type
- Waterfront
- Water View
- Rural
- Waterfront
- Lake View
sports and adventure activities
- Mountaineering
- Snorkeling
- Mountain Biking
- Cycling
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Pier Fishing
- Sailing
- Water Skiing
- Hunting Small Game
- Freshwater Fishing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Golf
- Wind-Surfing
Arrival Day
- Flexible
catering options
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Dining Area
General
- Parking
- Ceiling Fans
- PC
- Fireplace
- Laundry Soap
- Wireless Internet
- Internet
- Gas Heating
- Wood Stove
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Clothes Dryer
- Shampoo
- Computer Available
- Activities Guide
- Parking Off Street
- Paper Towels
- Local Activities Guide
- Basic Soaps
- Towels Provided
- Local Maps
- Toilet Paper
- Telescope
- Hair Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Alarm Clock
- Washing Machine
house cleaning
- Housekeeper Optional
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Pantry Items
- Kitchen
- Stove
- Dishes & Utensils
- Toaster
- Blender
- Grill
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- 4 Ring Stove
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Lobster Pot
- Cooking Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Freezer
Outside
- Screen Porch / Veranda
- Beach Chairs
- Wood Deck
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Outdoor Grill
- Walkway To Water
- Beach Towels
- Kayak / Canoe
- Boat With Paddles
- Balcony
- Boat Dock
- Child's Swing
- Barbecue
- Porch / Veranda
- Patio
Pool / Spa
- Jacuzzi
Reviews
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Great place to get away from it all.
Great place to get away from it all.
- Guest Jesse A.
- Date of stay 09/09/12
- Review Submitted 09/24/12
We really enjoyed our stay at the Goldman's home in Eastbrook. The house was very well accomdated and supplied and is very child friendly. My toddler had a blast there with all of the games and fun things to do outdoors. Mitch was very easy to communicate with and the entire reservation process was very simple. He also provided me with lots of great informaiton to make the most of our stay. Thanks for a great vacation!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Great House For All Seasons!
Great House For All Seasons!
- Guest Meg T.
- Date of stay 06/02/12
- Review Submitted 08/22/12
Great house for all seasons! Quiet, serene & away from it all. Being from NYC this was a welcome change for all of us. It felt like we had a better chance of seeing a bear than people! Secluded yet close enough to town & other activities- like Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor. This year we rented in the Spring which was perfect weather for our hiking & biking adventures in Acadia. Last year we rented in mid August, at the height of blueberry season & perfect for feasting on blueberries. Both were great fun for young & old alike. Both times, from the moment you step out of the car & into the driveway you can smell the pine/fir trees all around. Mmmm...nature at its best! Across the road is a huge blueberry field. The birds are chirping & the chipmunks are scurrying about. Down the path is the pond, alive with sounds of ducks, loons, frogs & various other wildlife. We’ve even seen an adult & a baby Bald Eagle & a Great Blue Heron! The house was clean, new & spacious enough that our boys claimed the upstairs & we claimed the master bedroom on the main floor. Our toddler daughter slept in a child size futon in the bedroom with us. On the kitchen table, the Goldman’s left a House Book, welcoming us with a wealth of info about the nearby area, dining & events that we found very helpful. They also left current newspapers & other guides that made planning our day trips easier. Loved the PC connected to the internet, preloaded with helpful shortcuts to Maine links & guides! We swam in the pond, kayaked in the early morning when the mist was still coming up off the water, played ping pong, darts & air hockey, did arts & crafts & played with the dollhouse on the screened in porch, swayed in the hammock, barbecued, took walks down the road to the little sand beach & watched the dragonflies follow us down the path, roasted marshmallows, made s'mores & ate blueberries. On rainy days we played games & puzzles. The house also had wireless broad band internet so we could watch TV/movies. It was a great escape from the everyday craziness & never ending chores. Time seemed to slow down for a while when we were here. Springtime offered us very little traffic & congestion. It was like having the road & sites all to ourselves. Summertime especially mid-August was great too because of all the blueberries & pancake breakfasts! Next time we’ll rent in the fall. I can only imagine how beautiful the pond & countryside will look with the foliage ablaze with color!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Eastbrook Days
Eastbrook Days
- Guest Coleen T.
- Date of stay 07/21/12
- Review Submitted 08/08/12
We had a wonderful time this year with 2 of my 3 daughters, 2 of 4 grandchildren, 1 nephew, 1 son-in-law and a girlfriend. The ability to bring pets the first week was much appreciated. You will find a few extra frisbees left behind to replace the one our dog chewed. The dog had a ball learning to swim in the pond. The fishing was great. My men and granddaughters caught a 5 gal pail full of white perch. The men cleaned them (not my job) had 1 fishfry and froze the rest to take home. After that it was catch & release only. 2 bathrooms, washer, dryer, and dishwasher means I get more time to go kayaking (What a plus). We brought a 6 foot folding table to set up on the screened-in porch and had many relaxing meals, card games and puzzle sessions. As you have no closets, I bought an inexpensive clothes rack.. I left it in the upstairs bunk room. Thanks again, Coleen in CTDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Ideal Cottage Home!
Ideal Cottage Home!
- Guest Heather and Joel B.
- Date of stay 07/14/12
- Review Submitted 07/30/12
Our family arrived at this lovely vacation home in Eastbrook, ME to find a clean, comfortable, child-friendly haven of rest. It is situated just steps from a calm and serene pond (more like a lake) where our family enjoyed spending time conversing, watching ducks, and having personal devotions. The owners (the Goldman family) provided us with excellent service and all the amenities that we needed to feel at home. There are also several nearby shopping centers in Ellsworth where we were able to purchase food, clothing, and souvenirs and a wonderful place to attend church (Franklin Baptist Church) only a few miles away. Acadia National Park is also a short drive (less than an hour) away and a wonderful place to enjoy nature. All in all - a great place to stay to visit beautiful Maine!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3
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Wonderful vacation in Maine
Wonderful vacation in Maine
- Guest Olga T.
- Date of stay 06/30/12
- Review Submitted 07/23/12
We are having already a second wonderful summer in this house. Perfect house for 2 families with kids, beautiful lake and sweet blueberries :)Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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Vacation on a Golden Pond
Vacation on a Golden Pond
- Guest Linda Kimball
- Date of stay 08/13/11
- Review Submitted 09/21/11
Want the best of two worlds? This Abrams Pond cottage offers a slice of solitude as well as the possibility of numerous activities. Positioned recreationally, this cottage offers enough to keep you entertained on-site, but provides easy access to tourist activities such as those featured at Acadia National Park. We liked the sense of remoteness and privacy. Neighboring cottages are not readily visible from this ample 4-acre treed lot. The “pond” about 100 feet from the cottage is more like a small lake by our New York State standards. Because there was very limited boat traffic, we were able to enjoy the quietude of this waterfront property. We explored the pond using the double kayak. Each day loons and ducks swam near the cottage’s dock, and we even saw osprey and an eagle. Our dog enjoyed a swim every day, and we checked out the nearby blueberry fields when we took her on a daily walk. Other outdoor activities such as roasting marshmallows in the fire pit, barbecuing on the grill, and swinging in the hammock rounded out our time at the cottage. Besides giving us the opportunity to feel close to nature, this cottage offered us a range of amenities including a well-equipped kitchen complete with new appliances. There’s computer access and games such as ping-pong and darts. This cottage suited the two of us as well as our dog, and because it is spacious, a party of 8 would be quite comfortable here, too. We wish that some of our friends could have joined us for the week! The cottage’s deck, porch and numerous windows overlooking the pond, created an intimacy with nature for us. The small city of Ellsworth is just 20 minutes away with major shopping and restaurant options. Closer to home, just a short distance away is a small store that makes a tasty steak and cheese sub. The owner was accommodating, providing us with quick responses to our questions and additional information to make our stay special. It is obvious that he loves his place and is eager to share this Down East experience. Overall, we would rate this cottage highly and consider it an excellent value.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, pet owners, families with young children.
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Goldman's vacation house
Goldman's vacation house
- Guest Joyce T.
- Date of stay 08/28/11
- Review Submitted 09/13/11
What can I say that is negative about the Goldman Vacation house? Absolutely nothing! I recently spent the most peaceful week in that lovely lakeside house in the Maine woods with my sister, my daughter and her two young children. Jeremy (3yrs old) got to fish off of their dock, catch frogs on the shore and swim in the clean clear water. Kaylie (18 mo. old) found Michelle's daughter's Fisher Price doll house about five minutes after we unpacked and ended up spending hours quietly playing with her little people in that house. This vacation house is totally child proof, with protective gates on both staircases. With beautiful front doors, which open onto the front screened in porch, the grandchildren had plenty of room to safely play. Both mornings and evenings the call of the Loons on the lake remind you of the peace and solitude of the surroundings. Sit on the deck over looking the beautiful landscape and quietly read a book. Pull out the hammock and rock while looking up to tall trees swaying in the breeze. At sunset build a fire using plentiful firewood from the property - stare into the flames wishing you never had to go back to reality. Have I mentioned the Jacuzzi bathtub in the master bathroom...I could go on forever, but I think saying I will definitely go back again, says it all. Rent this house!! Enjoy the Goldman's blessing!!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 5 night min stay |
$190 | |||||
| Spring 2013 May 18 - Jun 28 7 night min stay |
$910 | |||||
| Aug. 31-Sept. 9 - Labor Day Aug 31 - Sep 9 5 night min stay |
$160 | $200 Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
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Discounts: 8 nights or more $140 nightly |
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| Fall 2013 Sep 10 - Nov 6 7 night min stay |
$910 | |||||
Additional information about rental rates
Saturday 4 PM check-in to Saturday. 11 AM check-out.
3 BR - 2 FB - Modern Kitchen and Baths - Free WiFi
Fees:
- Pet Fee: $100 + tax
- Property Damage Protection: $49
- Tax Rate 7%
Cancellation policy:
Guest shall not sublet this lease. Occupancy of property shall be by no more than 8 persons. Guest agrees that no pets are allowed on the property without a signed Pet Addendum. Absolutely no smoking shall be allowed inside the house.
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
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Kayak, oars, life jackets provided. Swim, boat, fish or watch for bald eagles.
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Screened porch and open deck all with lake and woods views. Charcoal BBQ.
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Living room with gas heat-stove, open to screen porch/deck. Views to lake.
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Queen size plush in master bedroom, lake view, gas heat, fold-out toddler bed.
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Tiled master bath, spacious shower, clothes washer/dryer.
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Upstairs office space, complete with pc for easy internet access. Lake view.
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3rd Twin bed in upstairs BR.
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View of walkout, porch and deck.
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Under the deck/porch, down to where the dock is set out.
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Here it is! Come on over!
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Dirt road just past the house.
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Downeast, Wild Blueberries are mainly harvested in August. So yummy and healthy!
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View of house from circular driveway. Enter up the stairs through screened porch
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Ice-maker fridge, dish washer, 5-burner gas stove, oval center burner.
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Kitchen and dining area viewed from stairs to bedrooms, 2nd full bath and office
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1st floor master bath, jetted tub, dual sinks. All towels and linens provided.
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Upstairs 'loft' BR with Full bed, TV & dvd/vcr. BYO game system. Lake views.
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2 of the 3 Twin beds in the upstairs BR. Lake view.
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Deck, charcoal grill, views to lake/woods/fire pit. Table with 4 chairs.
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Back of house as seen from path down to dock.
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Wireless broadband internet reaches down to the dock and throughout the property
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Lots of good swimming spots around the Lake.
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On even numbered years they pick blueberries across the dirt road from the house
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Sometimes we hike up the road to watch the sun set.
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