Location: North Waterboro, Lake Arrowhead, Southern Coast, Maine, USA (Portland,ME- 25 miles, North Conway,NH- 35 miles, Boston-2hr)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House
Lakefront Splendor, Multi-Level Decks, World Class Bass Fishing. $200 OFF any winter week for a limited time. CALL NOW TO RESERVE!
Grandview 14 provides everything on your waterfront wish list! Imagine the loon calls echoing in the still night air and soft lake breezes. Imagine quiet walks among the grand-daddy pines.
One of Southern Maine's nicest lakes, Lake Arrowhead is known for its world class bass fishing. The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife has recently named Lake Arrowhead as the only Trophy Base Lake in Maine and it regularly plays host to some of the areas biggest bass fishing championships. In fact, NESN and ESPN's emmy award winning Charlie Moore, aka, "The Mad Fisherman", can often be seen filming his show on our waters. Watch for his bright orange boats! It is an 1100 acre lake, ideally located between Portland, Maine and North Conway, New Hampshire. It is known for its crystal-clear water, perfect for swimming and boating. It is full of coves, islands and inlets which make for some nice exploring with canoes or kayaks.
Grandview 14 is one of the nicest waterfronts on the lake with just the right balance of trees and open views to make it beautiful. The main house and guest cottage are nestled only 50 feet from the water's edge on 163' of waterfront.
Enjoy the hammock or the cozy swing down by the lakefront, a great place to "catch some rays" or watch the sunset. There is a private dock for mooring your own boat or personal watercraft. Fishing rods, a canoe, rowboat and a kayak are available for use during your stay with us.
Play some tennis or shoot a few hoops at the community courts, just a 5 minute walk from Grandview 14. There is a large grassy space to play croquet and the entire property has exquisite perennial gardens that provide all season colors. There is a children's treehouse and swingset. Sit under the stars in a unique wood-fired hot tub.
Custom built for the owners, Grandview 14, has a fully equipped kitchen and breakfast nook. A great room with wood stove, a cozy loft, a master bedroom suite with gas fireplace and jacuzzi tub all contribute to your perfect New England vacation. Master bedroom has Queen bed, 2nd bedroom has a Queen bed and loft has a Queen pull-out. There are 2 baths, one on each level and a full size washer and dryer on the main level. There is over 700 square feet of multi-tiered decking all with panoramic lake views.
Owners have a guesthouse with sunroom on the premises that will sleep an additional four persons. It is available for rent at an additional weekly cost. Please call for more details on the Guest house.
Summer finds you ideally located for a day trip to the fabled Maine coast. Old Orchard Beach offers 7 miles of sandy ocean beach with an amusement park and is a 40 minute ride. Kennebunkport, a classic Maine village and summer home to our former President, George Bush, is also a 40 minute ride. In less than an hour you can be in Freeport, home to the world famous LL Bean Store that is open 24 hours, 365 days a year.
Leef Peepers, nothing beats the glorious colors of Autumn in Maine. A kayak or canoe trip around the lake offers a unique perspective on the season. Fall is the perfect time to visit one of Maine's famous country fairs or to visit the quaint shops and antique stores in the area. Maine's largest Agricultural fair is only 45 minutes from Grandview 14 and has a reputation known throughout North America. The 160th Fryeburg fair starts Oct 2 and runs through Oct 9, 2011.
Also a perfect winter retreat, you can take on the challenge of ice fishing right from your doorstep. Grandview 14 is located right on the local snowmobile trail network. Both alpine and x-country skiing are nearby. Shawnee Peak, the longest running ski resort in Maine and "home of the most night skiing trails"is within an hour. Snowtubing at Seacoast Fun park with lift serviced tubing hills is only 30 minutes away.
WHY CHOOSE US?? We manage all our bookings personally, giving you individual service and sharing our knowledge of the local area and advice on things to do. We rent only to private individuals so we can maintain the property at a very high standard and also offer you the best rates by booking directly with us. Don't just take our word for it, please check the comment section to see what our guests have to say about the Lake house and their vacation experience.
PACK YOUR BAGS AND COME TO LAKE ARROWHEAD! RECHARGE FROM THE BUSTLE OF BIG CITY LIFE AND BE REMINDED OF "THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE."
You must be 25 YEARS OR OLDER to rent this property. $500 SECURITY DEPOSIT required, returned in 10 days if no damages incurred or no extra cleaning required.
FOR MORE PHOTOS SEE OUR HOMEAWAY LISTING # 227184
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer : Front Load - please use only HE liquid laundry detergent.
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Large Circular Driveway
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Large Circular Driveway
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : New queen mattresses in both master suite and second bedroom. Returning Guests please note, 2nd bedroom now has queen sized bed also.
- Convertible Bed : Queen sized LL Bean sleeper sofa,comfy egg crate mattress pad provided.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub : Wood fired outdoor cedar tub. Owner will provide instruction for use at check-in.
- Cable/Satellite TV : Digital Cable with over 170 channels.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Large selection of children's movies as well as sports related and top 10 movies.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Lovers of vinyl will be like kids in a candy store. More than 200 Classic vinyl albums with working turntable. There's a simple pleasure in watching the needle drop! CD collection and CD player also !
- Pool Table
- Air Hockey
- Shared Pool : Use of Community Pool and Recreation Center located 1/4 mile from home.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Well outfitted with blender, coffee maker, coffee bean grinder, four slice toaster, electric can opener, electric mixer and ice bucket.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Multi-level decks on the lakefront as well as large private patio off master bedroom suite.
- Balcony : Loft around great room with awesome lakefront views and multiple skylights.
- View/Location
- Lakefront : 168 ft of lake frontage with 2 docks. Home is literally 45 feet to the water. Sandy bottom swimming area with gradual slope.
- Ski-In : Located directly on the local snowmobile trail network, also great for cross country skiing or snowshoeing.
- Ski-Out
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : You asked, we listened - we have added Broadband Hi Speed Internet! Excellent signal strength even outside on the decks. No charge for Guests.
- Other Amenities
- Canoe Kayak, Rowboat and Sunfish Sailboat(available on request for experienced sailors). Treehouse, Swingset, Fishing Poles. Iron, Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Radio/Alarm Clocks. Pillows and Blankets are provided. Please bring your own towels and bed linens (available for an additional fee).
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Our Insurance company does not allow renters to have any kind of pet on the premises.
- Kid Friendly : Awesome treehouse with attached swing set. Board games, air hockey table, Bumper pool table, hockey nets, water toys.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be 25 years of age to rent.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Any evidence of smoking will result in forfeiture of entire security deposit.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Located only 2 miles from Doles Orchard, a beautiful farm with pick your own strawberries in June, summer and fall variety raspberries (July -Oct) and apples. Fall offers pumpkins, hayrides, a straw maze and fresh baked pies and pumpkin whoopies with free live music held every Sunday during the height of apple season.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
BEST VALUE DEALS >>> $200 OFF ANY REMAINING WINTER WEEK, ITS A STEAL... ONLY $795
Jan 7- April 28/12...$995/wk WINTER WONDERLAND DISCOUNT...NOW ONLY $795/wk
May 19- June 23, 2012... $995/wk June 23-August 25,2012... $1800/wk
Aug 25-Sept 8, 2012... $1400/wk Sept 8-Nov 30, 2012... $995/wk
Guest House July-August 2012 $1250/wk
Towels & linens available for additional fee. Security Deposit... $500
7% Maine Lodging Tax applies to all rentals of less than 30 days
WINTER RENTAL 2-6 mo lease >>>ONLY $1195/mo (utilities included) Call for details
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Welcome To Grandview 14 - Maine Lakefront Vacation Rental
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- Lake Side with Wood Fired Hot Tub - Maine Lakefront Vacation Rental
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- Deck off Master Suite - Maine Lakefront Vacation Rental
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- Master BR Fireplace Suite with Private Deck
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- Sunset from Dock
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- Loft Area
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- Dining Room with Breakfast Bar
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- Lakeside Foyer
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- Large Modern Kitchen
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- Main Floor Bedroom with Queen Bed and Lake Views
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- Master Bedroom With Ceiling Fan and Air Conditioning
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- Master Bath with Jacuzzi Tub
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- Lakeside Seating and Dining
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- Lake Front Tree House and Swing Set
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- Private Dock with Lakeside Swinging Bench
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- Park Your Boat at Our Lakefront Paradise or Relax in the Hammock
Traveler Reviews (12)
Perfect relaxing getaway!
Guest: Suzanne
(Taunton, MA)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 09/08/11
Picking Grandview 14 from the many Maine vacation choices was one of my best decisions. It was such a peaceful experience in the warm, cozy home with the lake right outside your door. We even saw a bald eagle while drinking coffee on the dock one morning. The owners are the kind of people you'd like as friends and they gave us a warm welcome, including a bottle of cider. Steve was nice enough to give us a ride in their boat too. We enjoyed kayaking and canoeing and all the other things Maine offers, which were not too far away and when it was raining, which unfortunately it did, we were happy to relax in comfort inside. The only bad thing was we had to leave...thanks, Steve and Valancy!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Wonderful holiday
Guest: roxycook
(London)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/23/11
We had a wonderful week here. As soon as we had seen the pictures on the website, we knew we wanted to stay here and we were not disappointed. The house is in the most beautiful setting imaginable and we were entranced by the views. We have two daughters aged 19 and 16 and they really enjoyed themselves too. We did not know whether to stay put and swim and kayak or simply sunbathe on the deck or go out and explore Maine so we did some of each on alternate days. Steve and Valancy provide a list of suggested things to do and amongst others from the list, we enjoyed lobster at Cape Elizabeth, a boat trip from Portland on Casco Bay Ferries and Bowdoin College Museum of Art. Closer to home, we sampled fesh cooked lobster from the nearby pond, onion rings at Vandy's and breakfast at the Peppermill. The house is very comfortable and well equipped and spotlessly clean. Steve and Valancy welcomed us warmly and showed us round and we felt that if we had needed any advice or run into a problem, they would have been very happy to help. They have put a lot of thought into creating such a lovely property and we would definitely recommend it. We thank them for their hospitality.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+.
Our Maine Getaway
Guest: Laurie
(New York)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/27/11
What a wonderful time we had here! My boys loved the playground, fishing, swimming, etc etc! They loved it so much they asked if we could move here. Great spacious house, with all the accomodations a family could need. Owners were so gracious and helpful, they even provide a list of things to do in the area. I think we were able to accomplish 13 altogether. Need to comeback to complete the list!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Happy PA Travelers
Guest: Maneval family
(Richfield, PA USA)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10
Review Submitted: 08/09/10
Great property! Plenty of fun for our family with 2 girl, - ages 3 and 6, and 2 boys - ages 14 and 16. The house was immaculate, and Steve and Valancy are great hosts. Great fishing - more than 100 fish - right from the dock! This was the perfect place for our family. We would recommend it to anyone. This particular property is very quiet and the sunsets were remarkable. We especially enjoyed the wood-fired hot tub. Nothing better than a cool Maine night spent under the stars soaking in a steaming hot tub. To anyone we would say "Stay at this place, you will not be disappointed."
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
The Morrow's - Texans in the Maine Land
Guest: The Morrows
(Arlington, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10
Review Submitted: 06/13/10
This place is a must stay! Our first great experience was contacting the owners. They are wonderful people and will do everything they can to ensure your stay is "wicked awesome" (a local slang). The lakehouse is much larger than we expected, with plenty to keep our 4 year old son and 15 month old daughter busy. The owners even left age appropriate gifts for our kiddos and a beverage for us. The drive to Old Orchard, Portland, Ogunquit and Kennebunk beaches are all nearby. Our favorite was Ogunquit, because there were lots of people there, lots of beach for the kiddos and some shops for us. Stop at the Portland Headlight (lighthouse commissioned by George Washington) and do your souvenir shopping there. The prices are lower than other places and all monies made support the lighthouse. At the lake house, we all relaxed in the wood burning hot tub, my son and I caught as much fish as we wanted, the kiddos played on the playground areas on the property, we took the row boat out for a peaceful tour of lake arrowhead and slept in the hammock. We cooked lobster for the first time and it was incredible. There were so many moments captured and so much for us to do. We have traveled all over the U.S. and this was the most relaxing, fun vacation we have ever had. We took the sunset cruise from Portland and were entertained by a local Junior High drama club. The record collection there (real vinyl) is incredible and we all danced to good ole rock-n-roll. TVs in two rooms make it nice for dual entertainment on rainy afternoons. You've got to have pizza from the local parlor, eat onion rings from Vandys and have barbeque and pastries made by "the Steve" (he has a passion for his cooking and baking) at Raven's Hill Bakery. If you choose this place for your vacation you'll have a great time - totes fa` shotes (another local slang)!! The people of Maine are wonderful. We WILL be going back. We thank ya'll kindly for reading our review.
Owner response:So many of our guests become our lifelong friends and the Morrow family will be in that category. We hope to see them in years to come as their younguns grow up loving their summer excursions to Maine. They truly took our 50 + things to do list and tried to cover them all and yet still found time to enjoy some R&R...Maine... the way life should be!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+.
Guest: Richard and Gloria Pluimer
(Spearfish, SD)
Date of Stay: 10/21/09
Review Submitted: 10/21/09
This property was every bit as represented, and in many ways exceeded expectations. We so enjoyed our stay. This was a trip with Gloria's parents to see Maine and the fall colors. I was in charge of booking. Thanks to the Owners, I looked really good in the eyes of my mother in law! Priceless! Valancy and Steve made every effort to make us welcome, and were accessible to answer any questions and make recommendations. We would love to return in the future. Dick and Gloria Pluimer Spearfish SD
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/14/09
Review Submitted: 06/14/09
My husband, 2 1/2 year old son and I stayed here in mid June and had a fantastic vacation. The location is superb and the fishing was out of this world. We caught fish (bass and pickerel) right off the dock but also enjoyed use of the canoe, kayak and row boat on the beautiful lake. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable and beautiful. We felt very welcomed by Steve and Valancy. There are several great places nearby...a lobster pound, homemade ice cream and easy access to grocery stores and coastal towns. We can't say enough about this great rental...we will definitely be back.
Owner response:We really enjoyed meeting Lise and Louis. We were so excited that their 2 1/2 yr old caught his first fish right off our dock and ALL BY HIMSELF! They treated our property with great respect and left it exactly as they had found it. Louis even helped us do a little reposistioning of our dock that had been moved by all the high water. Many of our guests become lifelong friends and we are hopeful this family will be return guests for years to come.
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Guest: Kim & Pete
(Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 08/20/07
Review Submitted: 08/20/07
What a perfect vacation. We have four young daughters and this was just the best spot. Beautiful, safe and a lovely home with all the conveniences. The girls were out from 7am to 7pm every day, swimming, playing on the swings, boating, fishing and catching "bugs." If you want a vacation free from the hustle and bustle, this is it. My husband and I even relaxed. Perfect is all I can say. Steve and Valancy are wonderful hosts. Thank You!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/26/07
Review Submitted: 06/26/07
Grandview 14 was spotless. The owners clean it themselves. The property is beautiful and well maintained. Lots of modern amenities provided to keep you entertained rain or shine. The owners, Steve and Valancy are wonderful. It was great to wake up to a gorgeous view of the lake every morning. We had a fantastic time and would do it again in a heartbeat! Oh, did I mention the house was spotless?
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Guest: Tina Hamilton
(frisco, tx)
Date of Stay: 06/26/07
Review Submitted: 06/26/07
We stayed at Grandview 14, and we loved it. The house had everything that we needed. The view was breathtaking, and the owners were wonderful. We hope to visit again, The Hamiltons
Owner response:We enjoyed having the Hamilton's at our property all the way from Texas. They had not ever been to Maine before and they did it all, from deep sea fishing to shopping to having seafood at one of our very favorite places to recommend to our guests, The Lobster Shack in Cape Elizabeth. The kids had not seen the ocean before and the views out at the lobster shack are some of the best around.
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