Charming, peaceful Maranacook waterfront camp nestled in the pines

THE CAMP
This cozy, recently renovated camp sits on Maranacook Lake—just 2 ¾ hours from Boston, 1 hour to Portland and the Maine coast. Nestled among majestic pine trees, it features deep-water frontage with a private dock, a mooring, gorgeous sunsets, and the call of the loons. There’s plenty to do in the area—or just relax in this peaceful haven on the lake.

This is a traditional Maine camp, built in 1920, which retains that antique charm but has modern comforts and amenities.

On the 1st floor, there’s a well-equipped kitchen with original pantry and farmhouse sink; a full bathroom with new shower; and a living room with direct access to the large screened-in porch and deck overlooking the lake. The view from the porch is mesmerizing; from your perch among the trees, you can listen to the loons while you drink your morning coffee, read a book, dine at the country-style table or play board games, and take in the beautiful sunsets in the evening. For chilly mornings, there is a heater in the living room that warms the first floor up in minutes.

The 2nd floor has 2 sunny bedrooms: a master bedroom with queen-sized bed, and a guest bedroom with 2 twins and bunk beds. Ceiling and window fans help to cool off the rooms at night in the summer months.

The dock is a short walk down a steep hill and a set of stairs (not suitable for people with mobility issues).

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***PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING***

Linens are not provided (sheets, pillowcases, and towels) since we don't have a washing machine (shoreline zoning). We do provide pillows, blankets, bathmat and hand towel, and dish towels. If this poses a problem (i.e., you are flying to Maine), please contact us as soon as you book to inquire about renting linens.

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AMENITIES
• Bottled water for drinking/cooking (bubbler)
• Wifi (there's no TV; bring a device to stream)
• Desk and office chair with monitor
• Microwave, toaster, coffee maker, French press, ice cream maker, blender, lobster pot, cookware and bakeware, etc.
• Pantry staples provided (oil, vinegar, A1, soy sauce, sugar, salt/pepper, spices, coffee filters, paper towels, plastic wrap, etc.
• Gas BBQ grill
• Picnic table
• Fans
• Heater
• Board games, playing cards, puzzles
• Basketball hoop, cornhole
• Tandem (2-person) kayak
• 2 paddleboards

HOUSE RULES
• Check-in time is 3 pm; check-out time is 10 am.
• Maximum of 6 people; no parties.
• No smoking.
• No fires.
• No dogs.

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THE LAKE
Maranacook Lake has excellent water quality—great for swimming, fishing (both cold and warm water sport fishing), and boating. The private dock has a ladder for easy access in and out of the water. Our end of the lake is fairly quiet, with limited boat traffic. A tandem (2 person) kayak and 2 paddleboards are available for guests’ use, or rent a boat and explore Maranacook’s 1,800 acres.

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THE AREA
This part of Maine—the Maine Lakes Region—is spectacular, with rolling hills, farms, orchards, and hiking and mountain biking trails. In Readfield center (~3 miles from camp) there’s a convenience store, post office, a tiny library, and a few restaurants. Or visit Winthrop (10 minutes away) for groceries at Hannaford, Walgreens, ACE hardware, a laundromat, quaint shops, a library, and restaurants. A few nearby attractions and activities include:

• Kennebec Cabin Company, a retail store and café, and home of Cabin Masters reality tv show. (Manchester, 10 min)

• The Theater at Monmouth, which hosts plays in Cumston Hall, an architectural gem listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (Monmouth, 15 min drive)

• Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, an award-winning course ranked as one of the top-100 public golf courses. (Belgrade Lakes, 20 min drive)

• Augusta, Maine’s capital city that still has a historic, small-town feel. Museums, arboretum, restaurants, shops, movies, EV-charging, etc. (20 min drive)

• Brunswick (40 minutes): a quaint college town (Bowdoin College), lovely art museum, main street shops and restaurants, huge antiques "emporium" called Cabot Mill Antiques, and a large flea market open on weekends.

• Maine Maritime Museum, on the Kennebec River in Bath, Maine, focuses on Maine’s waterways in the past, present, and future. (1 hour drive)

• There are many conservation areas and hiking trails in the area.

• Fruit picking and farms: In the summer, R&L Berry Farm has u-pick raspberries. In the fall, Kent’s Hill Orchard offers apple picking. (Be sure to stop at The Apple Shed Bakery while you are there!) There are also a number of family farms in the area with fresh produce and meat.