Lake Front Splendor, Multi Level Decks, World-Class Fishing

Lakefront Splendor, Multi-Level Decks, World Class Bass Fishing. Grandview 14 provides everything on your waterfront wish list! Imagine the loon calls echoing in the still night air and soft lake breezes. Imagine quiet walks among the grand-daddy pines. One of Southern Maine's nicest lakes, Lake Arrowhead is known for its world class bass fishing. The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife has recently named Lake Arrowhead as the only Trophy Base Lake in Maine and it regularly plays host to some of the areas biggest bass fishing championships. In fact, NESN and ESPN's emmy award winning Charlie Moore, aka, 'The Mad Fisherman', can often be seen filming his show on our waters. Watch for his bright orange boats! It is an 1100 acre lake, ideally located between Portland, Maine and North Conway, New Hampshire. It is known for its crystal-clear water, perfect for swimming and boating. It is full of coves, islands and inlets which make for some nice exploring with the canoe,or kayaks provided with your rental. Grand View 14 has one of the nicest waterfronts on the lake with just the right balance of trees and open views to make it beautiful. The main house and guest cottage are nestled only 50 feet from the water's edge on 163' of waterfront. Enjoy the hammock or the cozy swing down by the lakefront, a great place to 'catch some rays' or watch the sunset. There is a private dock for mooring your own boat or personal watercraft. Fishing rods, a canoe, rowboat, pedal boat and 2 kayaks are available for use during your stay with us. Additional kayaks available for rent for $50/week, delivery included. Play some tennis or shoot a few hoops at the community courts, just a 5 minute walk from Grand View 14. As our guest you have access to the private clubhouse that offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a game room. There is a large grassy space to play croquet and the entire property has exquisite perennial gardens that provide all season colors. There is a children's play area with monkey bars and swings. There is also a little tykes play center and sand box for the younger ones. Custom built for the owners, Grand View 14, has a fully equipped kitchen and breakfast nook. A great room with flat screen TV and gas fireplace, a cozy loft, a master bedroom suite with jacuzzi tub all contribute to your perfect New England vacation. Master bedroom has Queen bed and fireplace, 2nd bedroom has a Queen bed and loft has a Queen pull-out. There are 2 baths, one on each level and a full size washer and dryer on the main level. There is over 700 square feet of two-tiered decking, all with panoramic lake views. Owners have a guesthouse with sun room on the premises that will sleep an additional three persons. It is available with the main house rental at an additional weekly cost. Please call for more details on the Guest house. Summer finds you ideally located for a day trip to the fabled Maine coast. Old Orchard Beach offers 7 miles of sandy ocean beach with an amusement park and is a 40 minute ride. Kennebunkport, a classic Maine village and summer home to our former President, George Bush, is also a 40 minute ride. In less than an hour you can be in Freeport, home to the world famous LL Bean Store that is open 24 hours, 365 days a year. Leaf Peepers, nothing beats the glorious colors of Autumn in Maine. A kayak or canoe trip around the lake offers a unique perspective on the season. Fall is the perfect time to visit one of Maine's famous country fairs or to visit the quaint shops and antique stores in the area. Maine's largest Agricultural fair is only 45 minutes from Grand View 14 and has a reputation known throughout North America. The 163rd Fryeburg fair starts September 29 and runs through Oct 6, 2016. Also a perfect winter retreat, you can take on the challenge of ice fishing right from your doorstep. Grand View 14 is located right on the local snowmobile trail network. Both alpine and x-country skiing are nearby. Shawnee Peak, the longest running ski resort in Maine and 'home of the most night skiing trails' is within an hour. Snow tubing at Seacoast Fun park with lift serviced tubing hills is only 30 minutes away. WHY CHOOSE US?? We manage all our bookings personally, giving you individual service and sharing our knowledge of the local area and advice on things to do. We rent only to private individuals so we can maintain the property at a very high standard and also offer you the best rates by booking directly with us. Don't just take our word for it, please check the review section to see what our guests have to say about the Lake house and their vacation experience. Please note as of October 2015, the wood-fired hot tub that is mentioned by some of our guests in their reviews has run out of life. The company who built it for us is no longer in business and we are unable to get parts. PACK YOUR BAGS AND COME TO LAKE ARROWHEAD! RECHARGE FROM THE BUSTLE OF BIG CITY LIFE AND BE REMINDED OF 'THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE.' You must be 25 YEARS OR OLDER to rent this property. $500 SECURITY DEPOSIT required, returned in 7 days if no damages incurred or no extra cleaning required. If you prefer an Oceanside vacation, check out our stand alone Beach House, VRBO listing # 66663. Keywords: Lake House, Lakefront, Waterfront, Sandy Beach, Kayaks, Canoe, Pedal boat, Rowboat, Views, Dock, Hammock, jacuzzi, fireplace, lake, pool, tennis, sandbox, dock, boat, fishing, bass fishing, swimming, southern Maine, Maine, Lake Arrowhead, Waterboro, North Waterboro, cabin, sunfish,