Vacationland Retreat Lake House w/private dock near Pleasant Mnt Cranmore Sebago

Vacationland Retreat! Newly renovated, luxurious, 3 bedroom/3 bathroom, lake house with private waterfront, located in the center of Southern Maine's Lakes and Mountains region, offers more adventure than you can fit into one lifetime! Perfect for all families.

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This house is one of only a handful on the picturesque pond. You will have your own, private, shalow lake entry, private wooden dock to use and a floating dock (with built-in loungers!) to swim to, and sunbathe on! Our pristine pond is ideal for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and more. It is small enough that big boats (over 6 HP) are not allowed. That means your peace and quiet won't be interrupted by loud, busy boat traffic typical of large lakes.

The architectural charm of arts and crafts of this bungalow opens into a relaxing, modern oasis. An open floor plan means easy conversation whether you are cooking, entertaining, or reading one of our many books by the gas fireplace.

First floor: Primary suite with water views, brand new, gorgeous "lighthouse oak'' hardwood look-alike floors, and en-suite bathroom with shower, tub, and double granite vanity. Guest room also has water views, and brand new ''lighthouse oak'' floors. A full bathroom with granite counter tops and a shower off the adjacent hallway. Each bedroom features dresser, hamper, and many hangers for your convenience.
Hallway closet features stackable washer/dryer with folding area.

Fully equipped chef's kitchen is flooded with light from windows and a skylight. Granite counter tops include eat-in breakfast bar and separate dry bar, perfect for pouring cocktails or setting up your charging stations. Dining room has seating for 8 people. The main entry leads to a roomy foyer with oversized windows to pull your focus to the water views that continue onto a back deck. Custom woodwork on the banister-a showpiece.

Second floor: Kids bedroom with 4 twin beds, desk equipped with all you need to keep your kids occupied and off-screen (crayons, markers, pencils, glue sticks, safe scissors, drawing paper, etc), and two bookcases filled with wonderful children’s books. A sizeable landing turned into playroom, with additional twin size day bed, sitting area, large smart TV, Wi-Fi, several cabinets filled with brand new or like-new puzzles, board games, family games, playing cards, Magformers, Duplo blocks, Me Reader books, and Read-Along CD books with CD-player.

Adjacent full bathroom with shower. All new, insulated, soft carpeting.

Since we have children of our own, we are particularly focused on providing a family-friendly experience. We have plethora of lawn games to use on our beautifully designed front and back yards: Soccer ball with two goals, 4-people Badminton set with a foldable net, Basketball with a full-size free-standing basketball hoop, Hammock, Slip-and-Slide, Cornhole Game Set with 8 bean bags, Beamo, Toss and Catch, Paddle Ball Set, Pop-Pass-Catch Game with 4 Catch Launcher Baskets, Bubbles, Mini Scooters and more.
There is a brand-new Webber grill right outside the Dining Room sliding doors for your cooking convenience, and a fire pit in the backyard for you to unwind and relax. The back deck is perfect to hide away with a good book or enjoy your morning coffee with the view. To enjoy the wooden dock and your private waterfront we have beach chairs and beach towels. The property includes plenty of trees and boulders to climb, and is surrounded by woods, streams, and ponds waiting to be explored.

New in 2024:
• Solar lights to complement the cozy experience our fire pit offers for romantic summer nights
• Modern rain showerhead and handheld showerhead sets installed in all bathrooms
• Installed a fan/AC window unit in the master bathroom
• Expanded the wooden dock by adding a couple of wide sections at the end to allow for easier spreading out
• Installed a hanging storage rack in the garage for 8 pairs of skis or snowboards with accessories
• Set up a snow boot/ski boot/mittens dryer-warmer with a timer in the foyer (for our winter guests)

New in 2025:
• Installed new smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
• Added an air fryer and a wine rack to the kitchen amenities
• Installed a reflective house number on our mailbox
• Placed new doormats at the front and back entrances
• Added an ironing board and iron

New in 2026:
• Purchased a new Pack ’n Play with an extra mattress for our youngest guests (available upon request)
• Purchased new highchairs with trays, booster seats, and adjustable height (available upon request)
• Added a basket with s’mores-making tools

The closest walking trail:
- Perley Mills Community Forest Trailhead is located half a mile East from our property at the intersaection of Hancock Pond Road and Perley Mills Station Way and runs through the narrow gauge track for 3 miles.
- Snowmobile paths continue on at either end for miles.
- 4-mile long, moderately hilly, biking/walking trail along Walden Pond and Hancock Pond starts 0.2 miles West from our property at the intersaection of Hancock Pond Road and Sand Pond Way
- Several ATV trails also cut through the nearby forests.

For even more fun, our house is located:
- only 10 min drive from Pleasant Mountain with beautiful hiking trails in the summer/fall,
- 13 min from its Ski Resort open in winter (formerly Shawnee Peak),
- 15 minutes from Bridgton (Pondicherry Park, Chocolate Haus, brewery, pubs, movie theaters, restaurants galore, bookstore, antiquing and more),
- 20 minutes from Naples (Causeway Marina, Long Lake attractions: ponton boats and jet skis rentals, water skiing, seaplanes rides, and Songo River Queen II Cruises),
- 15-30 minutes to all Sebago Lake points (Point Sebago Resort, Sebago State Park, Family Campground, Marina),
- 25 min from Fryeburg (the Saco River, tubing, 302 West BBQ, romantic inns for dinner, Fryeburg Fair), and
- 35 minutes from North Conway, NH (restaurants, shops, water park, adventure park, mini golf, Settlers Green outlets) and
- 40 minutes from all The White Mountains and Kancamagus Highway Scenic Byway featuring: hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, state parks, waterfalls and all that you can dream of!

Drive times to nearby cities: Bridgton, ME: 15 minutes, North Conway & White Mountains, NH: 35-40 min, Portland, ME: 1 hour, Boston, MA: 2.5 hours.

For all our skiing/snowboarding renters: we are located:
- 13 min from Pleasant Mountain (a.k.a. Shawnee Peak)
- 35 min from North Conway's Cranmore Mountain, and King Pine
- 50 min from Attitash, Black Mountain and Lost Valley
- 1h from Sunday River, Wildcat, and Mt. Abram

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Please note:
Our turnover day is SATURDAY.

Minimum night stay:
Peak season (mid-Jun, Jul, Aug):
- 7 nights (Saturday afternoon through Saturday morning)
Off-season (Sep - mid-Jun):
- 2 nights

We use only non-toxic cleaning products, to protect our youngest guests and the environment. There is $300 cleaning fee, that includes trash removal. For multi week reservations, there is only one, end-of-stay cleaning scheduled, however weekly or bi-weekly cleaning is available upon request, for additional $300/cleaning.

We do not accept pets. No smoking on property.

The house is not child-proofed and not wheelchair accessible.

We provide paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins), as well as foaming hand soap and a starter set of Eco-Botanics travel-size toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion) supplemented with cotton balls, cotton swabs, makeup remover wipes, and a hair dryer in each bathroom for your stress-free experience. We also provide a starter amount of dish soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent and trash bags. Depending on the length of your stay and on your usage, you may need to replenish those supplies on your own during your stay.