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
- 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
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Reservations and Cost
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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@Clearwater Escapes
with questions or for more information.