Perfect extended family waterfront getaway! Just 30 miles from Sugarloaf

Our home is a cozy, family-orientated oversized ranch, located 33 miles from Sugarloaf, immediately on Embden Pond, the cleanest Lake in Maine! Less than 4 minutes to the public boat launch, and immediately on snowmobile and ATV trails. Beautiful views of the lake as well as the mountains of the Kennebec Valley.
Our home sleeps 16 comfortably in beds, with plenty of common space. NO pets, NO smoking of any time, at any time, NO parties at ANY time. NO use of fireplace or woodstove is permitted. NO charging of electric vehicles, and NO hair dye/coloring on premises
5 night min holidays and July & August. PLEASE READ full rules & details prior to booking. Please pay attention to parking map!!

The Inn at Embden Pond is located 33 miles from Sugarloaf, 10 miles to downtown Madison, and 15 miles to Skowhegan and the Bigelow Brewery. We are immediately on Embden Pond, less than 4 minutes to the public boat launch, and immediately across from ATV & snowmobile trails. Embden Pond offers 1,542 AC of fishing, boating, kayaking, and swimming, and was the cleanest pond in Maine for 2021. Enjoy beautiful views of the Lake as well as the mountains of the Kennebec Valley, all from your own beach chair!

Our home is a single level vaulted ranch styled dwelling, which sleeps 17 comfortably; air mattresses allowed, if needed. Free WIFI included as well as basic cable, and all TV’s are smart TV’s, so you can log into your favorite streaming service.

Room layouts, named after trails from Sugarloaf, are as follows:
“King’s Landing” offers twin over full bunks, as well as a twin size trundle (open ceiling)
“Hayburner” offers a king size bed
“White Nitro” offers a queen bed
“Bubblecuffer” offers 5 twin beds; 2 up/2 down bunks, and one captain style twin bed
“Narrow Gauge” offers twin bunks, with floor space for an additional air mattress, and is divided by a heavy duty curtain from “Winter’s Way” which offers a king size bed.
1 Pack and play is also available with (1) sheet provided (booster high chair also available)

The living/dining/kitchen areas are open, off of which are the home’s 2 full bathrooms. Tub is available in one bathroom, however, please do NOT attempt to use jacuzzi features; tub only.

The closest full size grocery store is Hannaford in Skowhegan, however, Vicniere’s Elm St Market in North Anson, as well as Solon Corner Market in Solon offer a great small town selection of grocery items, a deli counter, personal care necessities, ice cream & frozen foods and the latter offers fresh live lobster.
Bait, Bolts and Bullets is also in Solon, and offers…well…
There are also several area farmers markets/wood stands/vendor fairs, often found alongside various roadways on a quick drive

We want you to enjoy your stay, but please be respectful - this is our home and we have poured many, many hours into making it warm and inviting. Please do not touch or move any decor items, and please follow the enclosed rules.

Attached please find a site map of the Resort. Please make special note of the trash dumpsters, public swim dock and beach areas, as well as available parking areas.


House Rules:

NO Pets allowed, ABSOLUTELY NO smoking of any type at ANY TIME.ZERO TOLERANCE, NO parties or events. NO glitter or confetti allowed.
$500 fee will be assessed for any violations.
Due to age, fireplace is decorative only - please do not attempt to light a fire, do not hang on live edge, and do not stand on stone hearth

Woodstove may NOT be used

Laundry is available for use for stays over 5 nights, please bring your preferred detergent, etc.

Dock is included, however, you MUST inquire prior to your stay if a dock is needed

ALL Trash, indoor & outdoor, must be brought to the dumpsters (see map). Take out whatever you bring in. While we do not have access to recycling, bottles and cans may be dropped off outside the Embden Community Center - you’ll pass it on your way out of town, and proceeds go towards lake maintenance. Drop box is located on the left side of the parking lot

Cameras are on site. We have better things to do than monitor your vacation!! :) However, if there are any neighborhood complaints, we reserve the right as homeowners to do our due diligence and check in.

TP will be provided at 2 rolls per bathroom (4 total), and 1 roll of kitchen paper towels. Please plan accordingly if extra is needed for your stay. Please plan to bring your own toiletry items.

“Ladies room” also includes use of hairdryer and basic 1” curling iron.

Kitchen is fully applianced, to include dishwasher and microwave, coffee pot (individual pot (will accept standard KCups; basic selection provided), as well as use of griddle and waffle maker (please be sure to leave them as you found them!).

Please clean all dishes and return them to where you found them


Quiet hours of 10PM - 7AM are strictly enforced by the Association, please be courteous.

Please note, use of ATV’s, snowmobiles, and boats/water, as well as the use of our home, are expressly at your own risk, no liability will be assumed by homeowners. NO power equipment is included in rental fees, you must bring your own “toys” and registration of same is your responsibility - Embden Town Offices are located less than 2 miles away, and all power toys may be registered here (Remember to bring your current Registration for all necessary info). See Town of Embden website for most up to date hours & fees. Please note, operation of all powersports is prohibited on site, with the exception of 5mph driving to trails.

Swim platform will be in water weather permitting; use is completely at your own risk. Water depths vary, please check prior to use.

Rental fee does include the use of one canoe as well as onsite kayaks

Outdoor fire pit with chairs is available for use, please bring your own campfire wood for outdoor use. Please DO NOT enter woodshed for any reason. We will have to charge from security deposit if (our) wood has been used. Please see State of Maine regulations for out of state firewood, homeowner is not responsible for monitoring firewood origin.

Door code will be provided the morning of check-in, and will automatically change after check-out time. Please lock the door behind you.
Before checking out:
all bedding MUST be removed from beds and left in hamper provided, please leave towels with sheets.
All trash, indoor and outdoor, must be brought to trash shed
Bottles and cans may be disposed of in the trash shed, unless you have chosen to donate (see note above)
Please leave our home the way you would like someone to leave your home! Recommended packing list: water shoes, inflatable rafts/floats/kayaks, your favorite coffee, a good book! (Although the end table is also filled with several to read & enjoy, but please put back!)

Additional fees include:
cleaning fee


MUST READ ALL RULES
NO PETS, NO PARTIES, NO SMOKING, NO FIREPLACE OR WOODSTOVE USE. NO charging of electric vehicles on the premises

ALL CLOSETS ARE OFF LIMITS. Violation of any rules will incur a $500 fee in addition to any and all damages