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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.
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 Acadia
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.
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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
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
- 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
-
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 -
(71 traveler reviews)
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!
Beautiful lakefront property
From the minute I stepped in the house, I was impressed with the custom built features, great size, cook's kitchen, and space for entertaining. This house easily accommodated my family and everyone had plenty of room for activities or relaxing. We loved the lake and enjoyed swimming daily. I definitely hope to rent this house again next summer! Thank you!
Wonderful Loon Cove
So nice to return this idyllic place with its beautiful views of Toddy Pond. We spent wonderful long mornings at the dock and on the pond, swimming and kayaking and having muffins and coffee on the dock. Cooking in the spacious, light-filled kitchen is a pleasure. In the evenings, our kids enjoyed the ping pong table in the recently finished basement. We have been coming since 2011. Dan is a terrific host.
A wonderful stay
A wonderful home for our family gathering. Thanks so much for providing all we needed to make it a special occasion.
Great spot for a family vacation
Our group was 5 adults and three children - lots of space for all of us to be there comfortably. Kitchen was very well equipped and had a great view of the lake. Kids had lots of fun on the dock. Check in was easy and Dan provided all the necessary info to use the house as well as lots of useful information to explore the surrounding area. Hope to be back next year!
Beautiful lakefront home is wonderful all year long
I stayed at this beautiful house with my family and another family, four adults and five children on New Years Eve and we had a wonderful time. We walked on the frozen lake to a lovely island, sledded down the hill and walked on the frozen roads. Inside the house was spacious enough for all nine of us to relax and enjoy ourselves. The ping pong and pool table in the basement kept our tweens occupied while the plethora of kids toys made the two year old very happy. We ate meals together at the large table and watched football in front of the fire. I'm sure this house is magical during the summer, but is equally perfect during the winter cold. Dan, the owner, was so easy to work with. He responded immediately, was flexible and helpful during each stage of our stay and gave us contact information for the handyman if we needed anything. The house had everything that we needed to cook large meals and I would recommend this house to anyone.
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Rates & Availability
- Available
- Unavailable
Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $150 |
| Additional Guest Fee | $25 per person per night |
| Damage Deposit | $300 |
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.
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