Tranquil Retreat on Woods Pond
- House1000 sq. ft
- Sleeps: 3
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 4–7 nights
House, 1 Bedroom + Futon bed, 1.5 Baths, (Sleeps 3)
Rooms & beds
Bedrooms: 1(Sleeps: 3)
Bathrooms: 1, Half Baths: 1
Spaces
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Heater
- Pets Welcome
- Parking
Safety features
- Smoke detectorDownstairs and upstairs
- Deadbolt lock
- Exterior lighting
- Fire extinguisherMechanical building and kitchen
Location Type
- LakeWoods Pond is a relatively shallow pond ideal for kayaks and canoes. There are usually loons and lots of other wildlife around. There is a small dock to assist with boating and swimming.
- Lake ViewWoods Pond glistens through a thin group of trees just a few yards in front of the house.
- Mountain ViewBlue Hill Mountain is visible from the house and is a recommended leisurely climb for a great view of the whole area.
General
- Coin laundry
- TelephoneCell phone reception is excellent.
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Toilet Paper
- Washing machine
- Internet
- Linens provided
- HeatingRadiant floor heat downstairs and baseboard upstairs. Comfortable and quiet.
- Wireless InternetWiFi is at the house and also available at the library in town.
- Wood stovePlease ask for instructions...
- Clothes dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Basic Soaps
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerMr. Coffee
- Oven
- Pantry ItemsThere are basics like dish soap, trash bags and such. Use what's there and buy what you need. Leave extras for the next folks.
- Refrigerator
- Dishes & Utensils
- Grill
- Lobster Pot
- Toaster
- Stove
Entertainment
- Music LibraryThere are a few CD's -- bring your own. The player also plays cassette tapes and has a radio. No TV means 'Think retreat!'
- Stereo
Outside
- Kayak/CanoeRent from the Activity Shop — free delivery and pick-up.
Notes
- Wi-Fi. Radiant in-floor heat, Loons calling, No Smoking on property
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Extra bed is a 4" foam mattress on the floor.Extra bed is a 4" foam mattress on the floor.
Pets allowed - Dogs.... No cats.Dogs.... No cats.
No events
No smoking - No Smoking on propertyNo Smoking on property
Max guests: 3
- We are a shoes-off house. Please bring slippers or indoor shoes.
- At the end, put the sheets in the washing machine, then put them in the dryer and put towels in the washer. No need to wash the cotton blankets.
Map
Hosted by Vicki Pollard
Ask a questionAbout Vicki Pollard
I'd like very much to introduce you to our Woods Pond Retreat. It's a place that I absolutely love and treasure the days spent here, often alone, just bathing in the silence or in the cool waters of the pond. Sharing the retreat with others has proved to be a rewarding adventure, trusting people I don't know in advance with something deeply precious to me.
Vicki Pollard purchased this House in 2002
Why Vicki Pollard chose Blue Hill
We built this house close to where we live because we wanted to be able to retreat regularly -- slip away from the pressure of our busy, committed lives. Being near the pond, the presence of loons and other wildlife, and the simple quiet that sometimes descends made this location just perfect. It's easy to slip a canoe or kayak into the water, and there aren't any jet skis or big power boats. Now I choose to share this idylic spot with others, realizing that this sort of place doesn't exist very often in our cynical, difficult world. I hope you will join others who have found this beautiful place a place for new intimacies -- with yourself, with your partner, with the natural world. Welcome.
What makes this House unique
Personally, I spend a lot of time either reading or just looking out the windows, letting my being settle into the moment. Quiet inside, quiet outside. It takes a little time, a day or so to let that happen, and it's so delicious. I take walks, go for a paddle, talk with my dog and sometimes take the peace with me on a trip to Bar Harbor or to visit a friend, returning in time to slip into bed and listen to the loons talking to each other.
- Languages:
- english, french