Luxury Lakefront - Near Acadia & Bar Harbor
| Sleeps | 10 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 3,400 sq ft |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 7 nights |
Overview
Luxury Year-Round Lakefront 4 BR Home Near Acadia, Bar Harbor & Blue Hill
Gorgeous lakefront home nestled on 2.2 very private acres. With over 250 feet of frontage on Toddy Pond, the house sits 75 feet from the water, atop a small rise, providing a lovely view of the lake through the trees. Toddy Pond is one of the most desirable lakes in downeast Maine. The charming oceanfront town of Blue Hill is only 15 minutes away, with Acadia and Bar Harbor about a 45 minute drive.
This year-round home is well appointed, with a gourmet kitchen, luxury master suite, and maple floors throughout. The living, dining, and kitchen areas share an open floor plan, anchored by a massive granite fireplace, providing a very spacious feel, even for larger groups. A spectacular arched window casts a sunny disposition in the living area throughout the day.
The following are actual recent guest comments:
'Your house is a first class act. We loved it.'
'…we couldn't have asked for a more perfectly appointed and relaxing home for our vacation.'
Great Lakefront Getaway!: Toddy Pond is the perfect lake for a Maine getaway. Eight miles long, but only half a mile or so wide, it has three distinct sections, and many rock outcroppings, making it the choice for those looking for a quieter alternative to other area lakes. (It’s not conducive to large pleasure boats, due to large boulders lurking just beneath the surface.) The home is located on the western shore of the middle section. So if you are looking for a place of solitude to relax, swim, fish, and canoe, but with the convenience of nearby attractions, this is the place for you.
Very centrally located. In addition to the traditional Bar Harbor and Acadia area, Castine, Blue Hill, Deer Isle, and Stonington are all lovely trips a short distance from the home.
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About Dan Staples
Dan and Dana fell in love with Maine on their very first visit, and lived in Cape Elizabeth Maine from 2009-2013. Although they live in Alabama now, they make the 25 hour drive to Toddy Pond every summer. It is worth it! They hope to spend the entire summer in Maine permanently in the not too distant future. :-)
Dan Staples purchased this house in 2002
Why Dan Staples chose Penobscot
When we moved from Boston to the South in 2002, we had a dream about retiring to Maine some day. When we stumbled on this lakefront gem, we knew it was destiny. It's so quiet and peaceful, but lives like a "real house" not a lakefront cabin or something. We were smitten and the rest is history.
What makes this house unique
The way the house sits elevated above the water, with the huge deck looking out through the trees at the lake is just spectacular. You could just sit on the deck for hours. The fact that it's situated in a cove is just a bonus -- the cove is always calm and perfect for swimming. Finally, the living area is just spectacular -- a two story living room with a massive granite fireplace and huge wall of windows facing the lake makes every day a beautiful day.
Amenities
Penobscot House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 3400 sq ft
- Check-in: 4:00 PM /
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 10
- Max. adults: 8
- Min. age of primary renter: 25
- Children welcome
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets not allowed
- Non smoking only
- Lake
- Lake View
- Lakefront ...
- Waterfront
- Away From It All
- Family
- Activities Guide
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm Clock
- Basic Soaps
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Filtered Water
- Fireplace
- Firewood
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Laundry Soap
- Linens Provided
- Local Activities Guide
- Paper Towels
- Sofa Bed
- Telephone
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen ...
- Lobster Pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Room
- seating for 10 people
- 2 Bathrooms
-
Master Bath -
toilet
,
tub
,
shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
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Master -
1 king
Wildflower Bedroom - 1 queen
Jungle Bedroom - 2 twin/ single
Lodge Bedroom - 1 queen
Pullout Couch - 1 sleep sofa /futon
- Pullout couch in Living Room. Best for extra kids!
- Books
- Books for Adults
- Books for Kids
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Foosball
- Games for Kids
- Music Library
- Piano
- Ping Pong Table
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- VCR
- Video Library
- Beach Towels
- Bicycles ...
- Binoculars
- Boat Dock
- Child's Swing
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Walkway to Water
- Wood Deck
- 4 garden chairs
- 2 beach chairs
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Housekeeper
- autumn foliage
- pond
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- outlet shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- swimming
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(76 traveler reviews)
Perfect family get away
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here during Christmas break. Even though the temps were bitterly cold outside this home kept us toasty warm and we loved the time spent around the fireplace. The home was well stocked with plenty of space for our family of 5. The kids loved the downstairs playing ping pong and the other table games. Roads were well maintained and we didn’t have a problem getting around the area. Since we don’t see snow in our state we made sure to do as much snow activities as possible to include Sledding, ice skating (Penobscot ice arena has public skating hours with music and disco lights for kids), ice fishing - a thrilling experience for the kids , and Sand Beach at Acadia National Park. A few places open in Bar Harbor where you can grab some chowder and a cold one or a hot chocolate. This was our first visit to Maine and it didn’t disappoint. We would love to come back for other seasons. Dan’s communication was quick and helpful. We left a bag and he had it shipped in no time. Much appreciated and would highly recommend this home!
Stunning Lakefront Property!
My partner & I visited in mid October, just in time to catch the leaves changing. His family came from two countries to join us for a little holiday. This house provided the perfect backdrop for nightly family dinners, singing around the fireplace, playing on the lake, and so much more. Stunning kitchen was equipped with everything we needed & plenty of space to have multiple people cooking at once. Rooms were lovely & very comfortable. Ping pong table downstairs made for fun & friendly competition. Property was peaceful, quiet, and absolutely breathtaking. It seemed that there was something for everyone. Property was close to lots of little towns and made for nice day trips exploring all of the things nearby. Guides in house were very helpful & ensured that we never ran out of things to do/see/explore.
I cannot imagine a more perfect place for a getaway & look forward to visiting again!
Memorable experience at this Lakefront property
We had a wonderful experience right from the time we arrived at Loon Cove till we reluctantly left this lovely house few days later.
A rabbit 'welcomed' us from the front porch when we arrived and gave us an indication of the natural atmosphere we were about to enjoy!
Sipping coffee on the deck by the lake while watching the sunrise every morning was priceless. Skies were perfectly clear during our stay and the scenery was picture perfect. It was hard for us to get away from the deck and the nearby hammock. Tranquility at its best!
The house itself is very well appointed, full of light, clean and we could not wish for anything better and never missed home. The views from every window are lovely. We cooked in every night in the fully equipped kitchen and relaxed with the books and DVDs which are in abundance.
The location of the house is a short drive to several nearby towns like Blue Hill, Castine, Camden, Bar Harbor and most important just an hour from Acadia National Park which we visited twice. We enjoyed driving around every day and got a good experience of coastal Maine.
Dan provided a detailed list of places to see and restaurants to eat which was very helpful and saved us a lot of time researching on our own.
Our stay at Loon Cove will certainly rank as one our best vacations and we recommend this beautiful place for anybody wanting a memorable family getaway!
Memorable experience at this Lakefront property
We had a wonderful experience right from the time we arrived at Loon Cove till we reluctantly left this lovely house few days later. A rabbit 'welcomed' us from the front porch when we arrived and gave us an indication of the natural atmosphere we were about to enjoy!
Sipping coffee on the deck by the lake while watching the sunrise every morning was priceless. Skies were perfectly clear during our stay and the scenery was picture perfect. It was hard for us to get away from the deck and the nearby hammock. Tranquility at its best!
The house itself is very well appointed, full of light, clean and we could not wish for anything better and never missed home. The views from every window are lovely. We cooked in every night in the fully equipped kitchen and relaxed with the books and DVDs which are in abundance. The location of the house is a short drive to several nearby towns like Blue Hill, Castine, Camden, Bar Harbor and most important just an hour from Acadia National Park which we visited twice. We enjoyed driving around every day and got a good experience of coastal Maine. Dan provided a detailed list of places to see and restaurants to eat which was very helpful and saved us a lot of time researching on our own. Our stay at Loon Cove will certainly rank as one our best vacations and we recommend this beautiful place for anybody wanting a memorable family getaway!
Everything a Large Family could need for a stay in Maine!!! Beautiful Lakefront Home and Property!
The kitchen has everything you could need for Cooking at home. The home was so cozy, and beautiful w/ room for everyone to have their own space. The bedrooms were cozy and perfect temp for September using the provided box fans. Running A/C units, kept the home a perfect temp. The morning light through the skylights and large windows was delightful!
Having a piano was a huge + as one of our children plays daily, and she so enjoyed not missing her time w/ her practice...she filled this home with music, as she always does at home. The gaming area in the basement was our boys evening fun time. Ping Pong and Foosball competitions were on every night! not to mention they also brought their XBOX, to plug up to the big screen there for evening fun. The Movie Collection was perfect for all ages!
Early morning sunrises on the dock, w/ fishing on the shores, was a daily favorite. So thankful for the 2 kayaks and 2 canoes! our family was able to navigate the shores of Toddy Pond together with them. The kids named the island in view from the doc, 'Fairy Island' because of all the existing Fairy Homes there and enjoyed hours of fishing and playing on that island.
The laundry shoots were such a plus!! being able to send wet towels and dirty clothes straight to the lndry room, made keeping up with kids clothes so easy!
We toured the local National Hatchery, just minutes from the home. They are very helpful on how to have successful fishing on Toddy Pond, not to mention, free field trip on endangered Atlantic Salmon w/ Tour!
Fish Net in Blue Hill- Excellent Lobster Roll & Ice-cream!
Acadia National Park, worth giving 2 days there! Sunset on Cadillac Mtn and driving the 'Park Loop Road' had amazing sites!! So much more to see there, on Mt. Desert Island!!
Beals Peir on SW Harbor on the Island had GREAT Lobster by the harbor.
Bar Harbor had great tourist shops w/ good prices for the kids! and famly-ish into late hours.
MUST go through Portland on way in or out!! Go to Cape Elizabeth in Ft. Williams park!! while in Portland, get a donut at The Cookie Shop!!
Finn's Irish Pub in Ellsworth had the best NewEngland Clam Chowder EVER!!
Photographers! have your subjects dress for amazing shots near crashing water against rocky shores in Acadia. It is a photographers dream come true!
For mid Sept., had clear sunny 70-80 days, w/ nights ~50's. The fog came in on our last day, for a whole new experience...
Long Dr from GA...but, a dream come...Thank you!
Great House - beautiful view
A few girlfriends and I stayed here for a wedding across the pond and really enjoyed our stay. The house was beautiful and clean. Check-in and out was simple. The house had all the essentials and was a perfect location for the wedding an only an hour from Bar Harbor as well!
Map
Toddy Pond is the perfect lake for a Maine getaway. Ten miles long, but only a mile or so wide, it has three
distinct sections, and many rock outcroppings, making it the choice for those looking for a quieter alternative
to other area lakes. (It’s not conducive to large pleasure boats because of its topography.) The home is
located on the western shore of the middle section. So if you are looking
for a place of solitude to relax, swim, fish, and canoe, but with the convenience of nearby attractions, this is
the place for you. The charming oceanfront town of Blue Hill is only 15 minutes away, with Acadia and Bar
Harbor about a 45 minute drive.
Actual guest comments about the location and the house:
'This is an incredibly well equipped house and wonderfully situated. A great family vacation!'
'The location was gorgeous, the house was perfect, the abundance of dry firewood and generous house supplies was amazing.'
Other Activities: canoing and kayaking
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Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning | $150 |
| Refundable damage deposit | $300 |
| Tax Rate | 9.0% |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- Service Fee fully refunded on cancellations that qualify for 100% refund.
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