Peaceful Lakefront Refuge in the Woods

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 62876 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Waldoboro, ME

Morse's Sauerkraut8 min drive
Damariscotta Lake19 min drive
Samoset Resort Golf Course40 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 King Bed

Queen room

1 Queen Bed

Twin room

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Powder/laundry

Toilet

Tub bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

This private getaway offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful wooded waterfront setting on Medomak Pond, and proximity to the coastal attractions of Midcoast Maine. Explore Camden, Rockland, and other coastal towns, then retreat to your private woodland refuge on the pond. Located at the end of a long dirt drive on 12 acres of woods, the 3-bedroom 2.5-bath Hilltop House has beautiful forest views from the front and back decks and screened porch, and easy access to the lake. Explore Medomak Pond’s 237 acres with the on-site kayaks or paddleboard, take a swim, or just sit on the dock and enjoy the views. Features include: living room with deck and gas fireplace; separate family room; well-equipped kitchen with newer appliances; first floor master suite with slider to screened porch, king bed, double vanity, and stall shower; two second floor bedrooms (one queen, one with two XL twins); second floor full bath with tub/shower; deck furniture, picnic tables and propane grill; attached two-car garage. The Hilltop House shares access to the driveway and floating dock with the Lakeside Cottage, about 300 feet down the driveway. Exclusive use of two kayaks - one tandem and one single - and a stand-up paddleboard is included. Two vacations in one – spend your days exploring Midcoast Maine and your evenings relaxing in your lakefront forest retreat!

This is a SUNDAY to SUNDAY rental - avoid that Friday and Saturday northbound traffic!

Note that this property is NOT available for parties or special events - the well and septic system work PERFECTLY for the set occupancy limits, but are not guaranteed for larger groups.

Pets are strictly prohibited, no exceptions, checks are performed.

Located in Waldoboro, Midcoast Maine, about 8 miles north of Route 1 at Moody’s Diner, near:
Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage (July-August) – 6 miles
Savage Oaks Vineyard and Winery – 7 miles
Odd Alewives Farm Brewery - 8 miles
Damariscotta Lake State Park – 7 miles
Rockport Marine Park – 17 miles
Camden shopping, restaurants, galleries and waterfront – 18 miles
Rockland shopping, restaurants, museums and galleries – 18 miles
Owls Head Transportation Museum - 20 miles
Camden Hills State Park – 21 miles
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse – 21 miles
Owls Head State Park and Lighthouse - 23 miles
Lincolnville Beach – 25 miles
Pemaquid Beach Park - 29 miles
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park – 31 miles
Belfast shopping, restaurants, galleries and waterfront – 31 miles
Maine Botanical Gardens – 35 miles
Boothbay Harbor shopping, restaurants, galleries and waterfront – 35 miles

Property manager

Deirdre

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

By booking, guest agrees to abide by the attached rental agreement.

No fires or firearms are permitted anywhere on the property at any time, per owner's insurance policy..

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Waldoboro

Located in Waldoboro, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Strand Theater and Camden Opera House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Samoset Resort Golf Course and Cellardoor Winery. Maine State Prison Store and Sail Power and Steam Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Waldoboro, ME

What's nearby

Morse's Sauerkraut - 8 min drive
Damariscotta Lake State Park - 19 min drive
Damariscotta Lake - 19 min drive
St. George River - 21 min drive
Samoset Resort Golf Course - 40 min drive

Getting around

Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

The Pour Farm - 23 min drive
Morse's Sauerkraut - 8 min drive
The Bog - 17 min drive
Camo’s Smoke Shack - 13 min drive
Sterlingtown Public House - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Lakefront Refuge in the Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Lakefront Refuge in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Lakefront Refuge in the Woods?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Lakefront Refuge in the Woods located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Damariscotta Lake State Park, Damariscotta Lake, and St. George River. St George Lake and Damariscotta Farmer's Market are also within 20 mi (32 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Sep 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property and location

Our trip was built around enjoying the Maine country side and reconnecting with family. This location was perfect for our purposes. We hiked, shopped and toured with ease. Hurricane Lee provided excitement and a power outage. The property has a generator which kicked in immediately and kept the lights on and us in operation. We would highly recommend this location. We will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

Sep 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The house was beautiful and just the right size for the 6 of us. Plenty of rooms to get away if you want some space but large enough to all hang together. Also, perfectly located for everything we wanted to explore.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Sep 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice base for Mid-Coast Maine

The property is a big house with three bedrooms, multiple living rooms, screened-in porch, two full bathrooms, and a two-car garage (with a low, six-foot clearance).It's set back about 50 yards from Medomak Pond. The property is loaded with very useful amenities: a single and double kayak, a paddle board, adult life jackets a fully stocked kitchen, a million board games, and so on. The location is also pretty good because you're 15 minutes by car from one of the best, most child-friendly lakes/beaches in Maine, Damariscotta Lake State Park. It's also half an hour to Rockland and the great little museums there. So there's lots to do on sunny or rainy days. The downside, which you have to accept if you're living on a pond, is that you aren't in the thick of things. You come here because you want to be on a pond part of the time and enjoy that. And the pond is fine, but it is a pond and there's a busy road on the far side that is hidden behind trees but which you hear pretty clearly. But it's a nice place for paddle around for an hour, a drink on the pier at sunset, and a barbecue. It probably makes the most sense for a big group because you can sleep six and has tons of space. A note on the sheets: They are provided but you have to return them washed, dried, and folded before the 10 am check out. There is a front loading washer/dryer, so if you don't bring your own, you just have to be up by 7:30 or so and do a load before leaving. Not a big deal.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Sep 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Maine Lake Experience

After experiencing many Maine vacation rentals, this one ranks as the best all around - comfortable, spacious, and well-equipped. To our delight and as foodies, we appreciated the pasta pot with built-in strainer, rolling pin, lobster pot, and other equipment. We loved the two large common rooms and the screened in porch. Lake Medomak met our preference for a smaller, user friendly lake. We enjoyed the kayaks and swimming. Appearances of a bald eagle, wild turkeys, loons, hawks, and yes, a black bear, made the stay even more memorable. While it may seem insignificant, we all noticed how cold and pure water came out of the tap! Although in a rural area, many attractions and conveniences are within an easy drive. The owner made every step of the rental process seamless and quickly responded to any concerns. I hope to return next year. Thank you!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Aug 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Late August stay

House and amenities was exactly as described, except the WIFI worked better then described by owner and guests. Your not going to game on it but just fine for normal internet use. House was IMMACULATE! Very peaceful and quiet setting.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Deirdre

I purchased this from the long-time original owners, as my future summer retirement home, and I'm enjoying improving the property and sharing it with summer visitors to Midcoast Maine. I spend many weeks here in the off-season working on the houses and the grounds.

Why they chose this property

Privacy - on 12 acres, on a private road, surrounded by woods on three sides and the lake on the west, allowing for fantastic sunsets over the water.
Lakefront - Medomak Pond is the perfect size, big enough to swim, kayak and fish for hours, but too small for noisy power boats.
Location - between Boothbay Harbor and Camden, within an easy drive of dozens of great attractions and the ocean.

What makes this property unique

This is a true year-round home, not purely a rental property, so the kitchen is fully furnished with all the gear needed for "real" cooking. There are multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for either hanging out together or getting some "alone" time. And after a day of touring bustling harborfronts, it's relaxing to return to a quiet spot surrounded by shady woods and wildlife.