Classic Maine Cottage on a Wonderful Waterfront Location

View of cottage from beach

View through patio doors to deck and lake

Eagles find the fishing good across from cottage

Upstairs large bedroom (also has a twin bed in this room)

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Minimum stay:7-36 nights

Internet:Yes
Pets considered:No
Wheel chair accessible:No

Property description

Idyllic, well maintained, classic Maine cottage on crystal clear lake - lovely knotty pine interior and bar. Near Acadia, Bar Harbor, Schoodic Point & numerous other great day trip destinations. Unlimited activities at the lake incl. wooded trails, beaver pond, nearby green for ball playing, etc., basketball hoop, etc. Very private. Located at the mouth of a brook right on edge of a cove of this beautiful lake Has a beach & float, a row boat, a canoe and 2 kayaks. Great swimming andvery safe for small children. Branch is one of the cleanest, clearest lakes in Maine. Great deck overlooking the water, large bathroom , completely stocked kitchen. Cozy bedrooms. Great sunsets

Nature at the door: A 'magical spot', the 'best vacation we ever had' are phrases that you will see in the guest book at our cottage (or camp as they are called in Maine). Our spot is secluded and right on the water. The temperature of the water in summer is just right and the quality of it is close to drinking water. Loons, various kinds of ducks as well as eagles, comorants, kingfishers and blue herons are always someplace or other in the vicinity. As a matter of fact, you don't have to leave the dock to see them as they normally make daily passes by our place.

Activities away from the cottage: Your days can be filled with any number of fun activities ranging from a tour of beautiful Acadia National Park or a day trip to innumerable neat coastal destinations. The nearby golf course which overlooks beautiful Phillips Lake is something to try for golfers. The Lucern Inn at the same location & with the same view is a great place for dinner. There are several other great restaurants in Ellsworth or in the Bangor/Brewer area. Two places in Ellsworth of note are the Union River Lobster Pot and Finn's Irish Pub. We can also put you in touch with a lobster fisherman where you will get the best deal around on lobsters caught that day if you want to have lobsters at 'camp'. We'll even treat you to your first four if you buy them from our friend.

Activities at the Lake: An early morning or late afternoon kayak ride will bring you in touch with nature. If they can pull themselves out of the water, kids will enjoy catching frogs. turtles and tadpoles in the brooks that run nearby. Basketball in our yard and other kinds of ball on the green just across the road is an activity for all ages. Joggers will enjoy the various roads around the lake for their daily runs. For those who fish, rowing out 50 - 100 yards or across the Cove to the rocks and going after bass with artificial worms or a Rapala at dusk might be rewarding. There's nothing wrong with just reading a book on our great deck at water's edge either. With appropriate caution, you will enjoy a bonfire on the beach at night under the Milky Way, Big Dipper and North Star plus a few million other celestial bodies.

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Property Type

Cottage

1200 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

Children Welcome:
Ideal for children. Beach goes out gradually to swim float. Brook beside cottage with frogs. Basketball pole with basket & net. A large green at head of driveway for ball playing. ...more less

Non Smoking Only

Pets Not Allowed
Wheelchair Inaccessible

Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 6

Bedroom: 1 double
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Bedroom: 1 double
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Bedroom: 1 king, 1 twin/ single
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Bedroom 4: 2 twin/ single
Bunk beds...more less
Our upstairs has two bedrooms. The large one has 3 twin beds, two of which can be configured into a king size bed. The other bedroom has a double bed. One of the downstairs bedrooms has a double bed and the other has bunk beds....more less

Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom

Bathroom: toilet, shower
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Beautiful recently built bath with oversized shower

Other Amenities

All-in-one printer

Entertainment

Audio Tape Player
Books
Books For Adults
Books For Kids

CD Player
DVD Player
Games:
Several board games...more less
Games For Kids

Radio
Stereo
Toys:
Water toys available...more less
VCR
Video Library

Theme

Away From It All
Family

Historic
Sports & Activities

Tourist Attractions

Attractions

Bay/Sound
Churches
Cinemas
Forests

Library
Live Theater
Museums
Restaurants

Synagogues
Water Parks
Winery Tours

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/Bank
Fitness Center

Groceries
Hospital

Massage Therapist
Medical Services

Leisure Activities

Antiquing
Beachcombing
Bird Watching

Gambling Casinos
Horseback Riding
Outlet Shopping

Scenic Drives
Sight Seeing
Walking
Whale Watching

Location Type

Beach

Beachfront:
Property has beach...more less

Lake
Lakefront:
Property is a few feet from lake...more less

Sports & Adventure Activities

Basketball Court
Cycling
Deepsea Fishing
Fishing
Fly Fishing

Freshwater Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Mountain Climbing

Mountaineering
Sailing
Sound/Bay Fishing
Swimming
Tennis

Dining

Dining Area

Seating for 8 people

General

Activities Guide
Alarm Clock
Basic Soaps
Clothes Dryer
Fireplace
Hair Dryer

Heating:
Space heaters...more less
Internet
Iron & Board
Laundry Soap
Linens Provided
Local Maps

Local Restaurant Guide
Paper Towels
Telephone
Toilet Paper
Towels Provided
Washing Machine
Wireless Internet

Kitchen

4 Ring Stove
Blender
Coffee Maker
Cooking Utensils

Dishwasher
Kitchen:
Fully equipped kitchen...more less
Lobster Pot
Microwave

Oven
Pantry Items
Refrigerator
Stove:
Gas stove...more less
Toaster

Outside

Beach Chairs
Beach Towels
Binoculars
Boat:
Row boat...more less

Boat With Paddles
Canoe
Golf:
Numerous as close as 10 minutes...more less
Kayak / Canoe:
2 kayaks and 1 canoe...more less

Outdoor Grill:
New gas grill...more less
Outdoor Grill Gas
Small Cooler
Tennis:
In nearby Ellsworth...more less
Wood Deck

Rates

Dates	Weekly	Event

Late Summer Sep 10 - Oct 15, 2016 36 night min stay		$1,250 flat fee

My Standard Rate 7 night min stay	$1,500

Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

Tax Rate 7%

Notes:

Rent - $1250/week June 4 to July 2

Rent - $1500/week June 28 to September 6

Rent - $1250/week Aug 27 to October 15

Rentals go from Saturday 1:30 PM to Saturday 10:30

50% of the rental fee due with the reservation - remaining 50% incl tax plus Renter Protection Premium of approx. $59 upon arrival

Renters pay 50% at time of renting and remaining 50% plus 7% tax and $49 damage protection insurance one week prior to occupancy. Refunds will be made only if property can be re-rented.

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Location

Finn's Irish Pub

"Excellent. One of the best places to eat in Ellsworth (although there are several other good..."
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Union River Lobster Pot

"Owner Brian Langley is a terrific chef. This is the best seafood restaurant around although ..."
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- 0.5 miles to rental
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Jordan's Snack Bar

"This is a legendary walk-up and order restaurant. Great place for lobster rolls, fried clams..."
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- 1.3 miles to rental
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Shinbashi

"All the meals my family has had here have been excellent. Very attractive place. Only giving..."
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Lucerne In Maine Golf Course

"Only 9 holes but a wonderful location overlooking scenic Phillips Lake. Although designed by..."
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- 15 miles to rental
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25 Miles

Nearest Airport

Bangor, Maine

10 Miles

Nearest Barpub

Several

5 Miles

Nearest Golf

10 minutes

10 Miles

Nearest Restaurant

Several

Ellsworth, ME, USA

Nearest Beach

Has a beach

Car: Recommended

Our location offers not only an opportunity to relax away from the crowds and enjoy the unspoiled area surrounding Branch Lake but it also is the perfect location to enjoy day trips to Acadia Park & numerous wonderful destinations along Maine's beautiful coast (we can help with suggestions). There is something for everyone. Golf (Donald Ross designed course 10 min away), great restaurants, shopping nearby (L L Bean Outlets). Nature walks - eagles, cormorants, blue herons, etc. Fish for bass, salmon, lake trout, perch, pickerel. Then enjoy a camp fire on the beach and listen to the loons at night under millions of stars.

We can supply you with a list of numerous day trip ideas, etc.

Owner info

Year Purchased: 1969

About the owner: Owners, Kaye & John have four grown children - all males. All the boys grew up spending time at the "camp" as they call lake houses in Maine. John grew up in nearby Bangor and actually, as a young boy, went to Camp Jordan which is still just around the shore to the right as you leave the Cove. so he knows not only the lake well but this whole part of Maine. Although he left Maine to go to Duke University after high school, his mind has always been back in Maine. He met Kaye in Cleveland and they married soon after he got transferred to Chicago where they raised the boys and still live. Their boys, 3 of whom are married with children, cannot let a summer go by without a trip back to Branch. John owns a money management firm.

Why the Owner Chose Ellsworth, ME, USA:
John's mother was the impetus for buying the property as John & his 3 sisters always wanted to come back to Maine as often as possible. As you might see, the location which affords much privacy but still sits within feet of the lake and additionally has easy access to the wonders of this part of Maine makes the place a very desirable site.

The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
The camp and property has gone through many changes over the years including a progression from both gas and electric toilets to the wonderful bathroom & septic system that exists today. That is common for the older camps in Maine. However, the original and "classic Maine" knotty pine interior still exists which, married to the improvements that have been added along the way, present the best of the old and the new.