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Tranquil Retreat on Woods Pond
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 31000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Jonathan Fisher House
- Place, Blue Hill Bay Gallery
- Place, Acadia National Park
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Convertible bed(s)
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Tranquil Retreat on Woods Pond
A gem for the couple that appreciates tranquility. Looking through the trees to the pristine pond that's home to loons and other wildlife you are surrounded by the natural world.
Though only a mile from town and a 40 minutes from Mt. Desert Island and Acadia Park, the setting is far from neighbors and has with walks along the shore or on the gravel roads in the neighborhood. Consider this a perfect place for a second (or first) honeymoon.
A spiral stair leads up to a cozy bedroom under the eaves. Lie in bed and watch the clouds or eagles through the skylights. Listen to the mysterious, haunting sounds of the loons who swim around the lake all summer.
Granite counter tops grace the kitchen and radiant heat keeps the hardwood floors warm on a chilly morning. Across a little bridge there is a 12' x 12' screened gazebo with three Adirondack chairs and a view of the pond -- a nice spot to sit and watch the sun set.
From the dock you can slip your canoe or kayak into the water or take a swim. Woods Pond is quiet with few outboard motors and no jet skis.
Utilities are in a separate building so only the refrigerator makes any noise to disturb your silence or creative play.
There's wi-fi access for those who wish to stay in touch. Cell phones get good reception here. A washer/dryer make vacation life simple!
Once featured in the New York Times travel section, this place is for those who want something special.
Please book Saturday to Saturday.
Keywords: House, retreat, quiet
Though only a mile from town and a 40 minutes from Mt. Desert Island and Acadia Park, the setting is far from neighbors and has with walks along the shore or on the gravel roads in the neighborhood. Consider this a perfect place for a second (or first) honeymoon.
A spiral stair leads up to a cozy bedroom under the eaves. Lie in bed and watch the clouds or eagles through the skylights. Listen to the mysterious, haunting sounds of the loons who swim around the lake all summer.
Granite counter tops grace the kitchen and radiant heat keeps the hardwood floors warm on a chilly morning. Across a little bridge there is a 12' x 12' screened gazebo with three Adirondack chairs and a view of the pond -- a nice spot to sit and watch the sun set.
From the dock you can slip your canoe or kayak into the water or take a swim. Woods Pond is quiet with few outboard motors and no jet skis.
Utilities are in a separate building so only the refrigerator makes any noise to disturb your silence or creative play.
There's wi-fi access for those who wish to stay in touch. Cell phones get good reception here. A washer/dryer make vacation life simple!
Once featured in the New York Times travel section, this place is for those who want something special.
Please book Saturday to Saturday.
Keywords: House, retreat, quiet
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Extra bed is a 4" foam mattress on the floor.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs.... No cats.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking on property
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
If you can strip the bed and put the sheets and towels in the washer and set it to wash them.
If you want to move the sheets to the dryer (omitting the towels) that would be great but not necessary.
Don't wash the duvel cover.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Blue Hill
Located in Blue Hill, this holiday home is on a lake. Jonathan Fisher House and Turtle Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Blue Hill Books and Blue Hill Co-op Community Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Blue Hill, ME
What's nearby
- Jonathan Fisher House - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
- Blue Hill Books - 7 min drive - 3.1 km
- Blue Hill Bay Gallery - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
- Maine Maritime Academy - 44 min drive - 36.8 km
- Acadia National Park - 57 min drive - 50.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Marlintini's - 19 min walk
- Dunkin' - 3 min drive
- Bagaduce Lunch - 11 min drive
- Blaze Brewing Blue Hill - 4 min drive
- Humblebee Cafe - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by 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.
Why they chose this property
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.
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 property 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.
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
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