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This cottage is a unique off the grid experience few people get to experience. There is no electricity supply to the entire area around the pond, and the cottage has just cold running water. The kitchen has gas appliances. (stove, oven, refrigerator and lights) There is no telephone but there is good cell phone service. The
Lake Cottage is a vintage Maine summer camp situated only feet from the shore
of remote Concord Pond. This is a tranquil pond of 135 acres that is fed by
brooks from the surrounding mountains. This Bethel Maine vacation rental is located about a 1/2 hour drive
from Bethel, ME and Sunday River. Relax in this remote wilderness and
enjoy the fishing, watch the moose and listen to the call of the loons.
There is a shallow sandy beach that gradually increases in depth making it
ideal for young children. There is a raft and a canoe. Located in the middle of the pond is an
island with beautiful ledge outcroppings that are excellent for swimming
and diving. This is a perfect place for a picnic; pick some wild
blueberries or just bask in the sun. This is a perfect Sunday River vacation rental for those seeking a peaceful waterfront vacation.
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Just a few feet behind the cottage is a babbling mountain
brook. In the spring and fall, or after a heavy rain, it will lull you to sleep while
relaxing in the nearby hammock.
The cottage faces south and enjoys the benefit of full sun
throughout the day. Cooling breezes blow almost every day, which make this
pond perfect for small sailboats or for wind surfing. Surrounding towering
pines or the large screened porch at waters edge is a great place to
retreat from the hot summer sun. In the evening, sit around the wonderful
campfire that is right on the shore and listen to the loons or watch mother
duck and her ducklings paddle by. Some nights you even may wake to a
slapping of the water and see a moose just out front, enjoying a meal of
lily pads.
The views to the south are superb and include Bald Mountain and Spruce
Mountain. The sun sets down the pond and beautiful sunsets are
always a treat. If a thundershower decides to make its way through, there is
often a perfect rainbow to behold. My favorite time is canoeing in the
evening, when the pond is still and the campfires burn, watching the
shooting stars. There are some
great hikes in the immediate area and even a very local mine where you can
try your luck at rock hounding. Western ME is well known for it's semi-precious minerals like garnet, tourmaline, aquamarine, smoky and rose quartz.There are books at the cottage that will
tempt you with the treasures of jewels that lie in the surrounding hills.
The cottage is truly a place
to leave the world behind. If you must, or for emergencies there is cell phone service.
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The
Lake Cottage is a unique experience for those in search of tranquility and a tech free get-away. There
is no electricity, however there is a gas refrigerator, a gas stove with
oven, a gas grill and gas lights.We suggest you have a cell phone to dial 911 in case of an emergency. There is at
present only cold running water but the bathroom has a sink and flush toilet. There is a shower stall with a solar shower bag that can be filled. We have added an outdoor shower area with gravity fed water from the brook. It's not hot water...it will be air temperature. Water can be heated on the
stove or in the sun to enjoy a "camp" shower for those that are not water logged from swimming all day.
There is also the typical Maine outhouse or back house, which we would
prefer you use except at night as the primitive septic system is not designed for a
lot of use.
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The living area is native pine paneled and has large sliding windows with
screens that overlook the lake and mountains. Looking out it's hard
to tell if there is anything at all between you and the waters-edge. The
front screened porch is where you are sure to spend most of your indoor
hours.
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The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pots, pans and utensils and is
suitable for preparing complete meals. For dining you have your choice of
the indoor oak table, the porch farmhouse style table or the picnic table outside.
The master bedroom is just off the living area and has an
antique dresser and queen
size bed. There is also a small room with a dresser and narrow bunk beds at the
back of the cottage. Upstairs there is a large bedroom with a dresser and three
twin beds. There is a limit of 6 guests and only 5 adults maximum at any time.
The Lake Cottage is a seasonal cottage, only available in the summer and early fall.
You will need to bring linen for the beds and towels etc. for the bath or swimming.
Blankets and pillows are provided or you may choose to bring a
sleeping bag.
This properties maximum accommodation is for 6 people, The are only four beds that will accomodate adults, The bunkbed is for children only.
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