Our lakeside house is in a private and beautiful setting in
the Western Maine Mountain Region. It is
nestled on the shores of pristine Clearwater Lake
in our 19 wooded acres.
It has warm radiant heating and is comfortable in all seasons.
The lake has over 750 acres with six-and-one-half
miles of shore line and a maximum depth of 135 feet. The property abounds in opportunities for
outdoor activity and nature viewing.
The house has a wrap-around deck facing the lake with a grill, a large picnic table, and a canopy.
The living room floor to ceiling windows provide a
panoramic view of the lake with ever changing views of surrounding mountains, trees, snow, ice,
mist, sunsets, sunrises, and sky. There are constant sounds and views of many varieties
of birds, small woodland animals, and often, the calls of loons.
The house is near the culturally rich college town of Farmington. It is a little under 200 miles distant from Boston.
Features:
Stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains
Remote and private yet easily accessible by car
Spectacular views of the stars on clear nights
Spectacular fall foliage
Serenades by loon calls from the lake most warm evenings
Winter and Spring Melt The house is on a dirt road accessed from a paved road. The dirt road is
about one mile long and goes down a hill to reach the house.
In the winter this road is plowed. Year-round residents drive it daily.
However, the road can get icy in the winter and muddy and slippery during the spring melt.
Four wheel or all wheel drive vehicles as well as snow or studded tires are advisable at these times.
Winter Activities
Skiing
The house is a beautiful nearby alternative to ski mountain rentals at a fraction of the cost!
Ski on nearby (within 15 minutes)
Titcomb Mountain with 16 alpine
trails for all skill levels and many cross-country skiing trails.
Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Resort, Maine's largest ski resort, is the
only lift-serviced above-treeline skiing in the East. It is 40 - 60 minutes away.
Saddleback Mountain with
66 trails and 5 lifts is an one hour and 23 minutes away.
Sunday River Ski Resort offering 132 trails, 671 acres, and
8 interconnected mountains is an hour and 20 minutes distant.
Cross-country skiing
Ice skating
Snowshoeing
Ice fishing - Ice fishing on Clearwater Lake is legal from January 1 - March 31
Spring, Summer and Fall Activities Our house is usually available from late fall through early spring. Most years we leave
our Massachusetts home to stay at the Clearwater house from late spring into the fall months.
If you visit during the warmer spring or autumn months there are many water and
outdoor sports and activities available.
Swimming
Boating. The house has a canoe, two kayaks, a child's canoe, a row boat,
and, by special arrangement, the use of our two sailboats.
Water skiing
Fishing
Hiking - on our property and from the property to nearby trails
Biking
Other Local Activities See current and near-term local events on the
Daily Bulldog web site.
Maine is famous as a "vacationland".
The house is on a lake with nearby ski resorts,
hiking trails, and mountains.
It is no suprise that there are many exciting local activities
and options. Here are a few:
Cultural offerings include
adult theatre, children's theatre, dance, and
live music are regularly available at the
nearby campus of the University of Maine in Farmington.
Farmington offers good new and used bookstores,
a multiplex cinema,
grocery shopping, gift stores, gourmet coffee, and more.
Golf
Tennis
Rafting
Kayaking
Canoeing
Sailing
Jet Skiing
Windsurfing
Hatha Yoga: mats, inversion swing, and props at house
with free community class in town
Mountain Biking
Cross Country Skiing
Downhill/Alpine Skiing
Snowboarding
Snowmobiling
Sledding/Tubing
Wildlife Viewing
Table Tennis
Rock Climbing
Fitness Center/Gym
Health/Beauty Spa
Basketball Court in town, at park, and
at the University of Maine's nearby fitness center
Antiquing
Museums and galleries
Horseback Riding
Tennis
Suitability
Child Friendly
The house is supplied with many children's books,
games, and toys.
Pet Friendly
On Water
The house is at the shoreline near the water. Unsupervised children who do not swim should not play on the dock or near the lake without a flotation vest.
Smoking Indoor smoking is NOT allowed.
Amenities
Clean bedding and towels
Fully equiped kitchen with cookware, dishware, and silverware
Ceiling fan
Fully winterized with radiant heating
Delicious water from our dug well
High speed wireless Internet
Driveway parking for at least four vehicles
Clothes washer and dryer
Cozy soapstone wood burning stove
Cut wood for the wood burning fireplace/stove
First aid supplies
Iron and ironing board
Hair dryer
Fire pit
Life jackets
Canoe use
Kayak use (2 kayaks)
Rowboat use
Sailboat use for experienced sailors
Swim raft in lake in front of house
Dock suitable for sitting, fishing, and boat use
Telephone with free calling in USA and Canada
Stereo sytem with bluetooth
Game cabinet with chess, checkers, monopoly and more
Sleeping Options
Bed Type
Location
Sleeps
Double size bed
Left Bedroom
2
Single bed that opens into a queen size bed
Right Bedroom
2
Single size day bed
Living Room
1
Double size futon mattress
Sleeping Loft
2
Convertible futon couch opens to a double size bed
Living Room
2
Safety Features The space includes two fire extinguishers, first floor front and back door exits, a first-aid kit, a propane powered backup electric generator which kicks in automatically during a power outtage, flash lights in case of a power outage, and a smoke/CO2 detector.
Included
Electricity
Heat controlled by the house's thermostat
High speed wireless Internet
Internet phone with free calling throughout the USA and Canada
Clothes washer and dryer
Gas-powered backup elecric generator provides continuous power during infrequent severe winter storms
Parking
There is parking for four vehicles. In warm weather park in the house driveway. When there is snow and/or ice on the house driveway, leave your vehicle(s) in the plowed road at the head of the house driveway. This avoids problems driving out. If you have more than two vehicles in the driveway you may need to shuffle cars.
Availability Click here to check the availability of your desired dates before requesting a reservation.
Reservations and Cost Click here for detailed price information.