Lakeside House
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
- Light and sunny with many windows
- Spacious private porch/deck (over 230 sq. ft.)
- Separately controlled heating and air conditioning
- Clean bedding and towels
- Fully equiped kitchenette
- Cookware, dishware and silverware
- Closet, bureau, and shelves for storage
- Full private bathroom with shower
- Iron and ironing board
- Hair dryer
- High speed Internet access
- Near to public transport
- Sliding pocket doors allow quick reconfigurion into two smaller rooms.
- Attractive hardwood floors
- Livingroom couch converts to queen size bed
- Private entrance
Sleeping Options
| Bed Type |
Location |
Sleeps |
Note |
| Queen size bed with memory foam mattress |
Bedroom |
2 |
|
| Queen size bed |
Living room area |
2 |
Convertable sofa bed |
| Single size cot |
Stored in bedroom closet |
1 |
Comfortable for a child |
Safety Features
The space includes two apartment exits, a fire extinguisher, a first-aid kit, and a smoke/CO2 detector.
Included
- Electricity
- Heat controlled by apartment's thermostat
- High speed wireless Internet
- Window air conditioner in summer
Parking
There is parking for one vehicle. There are two parking spots in the house front yard. Please park in the spot closest to the house leaving room for another car to park close to the sidewalk. .
Availability
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here to check the availability of your desired dates before requesting a reservation.
Reservations and Cost
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here for detailed price information.
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here
to request a reservation.
Until reservations have been confirmed, our rates are subject to
change without notice.
Check-in and check-out
Guest arrivals should be after 4:00 pm and departures by 11:00 am
unless you have made alternate arrangements with us.
Contact
Please call Victor at 1-617-710-2075 or send email to
info@Fresh Pond Rentals
with questions or for more information.
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