180 Degree Lakefront Views-Fire Pit-Swimming

Bucksport, ME, United States
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About

Gorgeous 180 degree views of Long Pond with floor to ceiling picturesque windows and 6 skylights! This lovely cottage sits 35’ feet from water's-edge and sleeps 8. Swim, kayak, have a fire or just relax inside while watching the Long Pond wildlife from all angles. Day trip to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Blue Hill, Belfast and more along the coast of Maine. Incredible views from windows and skylights give you the feeling of being outdoors while enjoying any kind of weather during your stay!

Good to know

BATHROOM : 1 full 3 piece bath with washer and dryer BEDROOMS : Two cozy bedrooms to choose from, as well as a 16” deep Queen sized mattress in the loft and a fold out sofa in the Sun Room. DISCLOSURES : * Please Read Our Ad Completely * Please Read the House Rules Prior to Reserving Cottage. * ALL Guests Must Be 18 Years or Older! * This Cottage is NOT suitable for children! * Absolutely No Pets! * Smoking Not Permitted in the Cottage! * Absolutely 🚫 NO cooking of Seafood Inside of this Cottage! Do you have an EXTRA LARGE FAMILY or Small Group? We have also offer a gorgeous 100 + year old cabin, with a historic story available on the same lake only less than a mile away from this special cottage! There are also other Airbnbs that we host next door. Reserve multiple and share Long Pond and Amenities! Our home generator ensures you’ll never be off the grid in Maine! THE EAT- IN KITCHEN - - There is a large open / eat-in kitchen with a full size refrigerator with an ice maker. - A glass top electric stove with an overhead microwave with vents that channel cooking smells and steam to the outside so that the cottage will smell clean for the next guests. - There is a dishwasher next to the kitchen sink! There are also ample pots, pans and dishes as well as numerous "kitchen gadgets" you may need during your stay! We also have small appliances, a Rice Cooker, Coffee Bean Grinder, Panini Grill, Crockpot, Blender and more! [ PLEASE — Absolutely NO COOKING OF SEAFOOD in this cottage! ] 😖 - 🚫 🦀 🚫 🦞 🚫 🐠 🚫 🍤 🚫 🦐 🚫 🦑 🚫 🐢 🚫🐬 🚫🐳 🚫🦈 🚫 🐚 - 😩 DINING ARRANGEMENTS - This cottage can seat a total of 10 comfortably between the dining and the kitchen tables. - PLEASE - We must ask that you EAT ONLY in these 2 designated indoor areas only! Please no food in any other rooms, we are conscious of keeping our cottage bug free and ultra clean! * Cooking Your Seafood on the Grill - Imagine grilling your fresh catch 🎣, lobsters 🦞, shrimp 🦐 and steaks 🥩 while admiring a gorgeous sunset from the protection of this covered deck! * Additional cleaning charges for foods that are cooked that cause overwhelming smells will be charged to your card. DINING OUTDOORS - There is a heavy-duty picnic bench with an umbrella for your use under our shady trees overlooking the lake, please do not leave the picnic bench with food, you will attract unwanted animals! COZY LIVING AREAS - THE LIVING ROOM - Adjoining the kitchen is the living room facing the lake with a large supple leather sofa sectional that can comfortably seat up to 6 persons. ROKU TV is available with your own streaming logins. We are located in RURAL BUCKSPORT and —- we DO NOT have HIGH SPEED WIFI. * If you need to use a laptop computer, please bring at least a 10 foot LAN cord for direct connection and better Internet performance! ( The WiFi is adequate for basic use with phones and tablets! ) ELECTRIC FIREPLACE - * The Smart TV sets atop a faux fireplace, equipped with 4 modes for visual romantic ambiance or if need be, 4 heat modes for those chilly fall nights. OPEN AREA - A.C. COOLING - A wall mounted air conditioning unit is located near the loft stairs, this can be used along with our numerous ceiling fans to cool off the open living room, sitting room, kitchen and dining areas, it is always set on 70 degrees F. Dining Room - From the living room, step down onto the open dining and sitting room facing the lake, you will find a 6 - person dining area as well as a sitting area with a soft microfiber sofa that pulls out to a queen size sleeper sofa. OVERVIEW - THE BEDROOMS - Each bedroom has a high quality Queen sized Tempur-Pedic brand memory foam mattress. There’s a closet for each room for your hanging clothes and other belongings. You’ll also find bath linens provided in each bedroom closet. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans with light kits and wall mounted A.C. Units with remote controls. COZY OPEN LOFT - The open loft can be used as a meditation room, game room and/or extra sleeping accommodations, please let us know in advance so we can set up the Loft for your needs if any. There is a queen bed and numerous bean bag chairs available for seating. * Caution - The loft is a little low on ceiling height ( 5' 4"). LOFT SKYLIGHTS - (6 Total). The skylight windows up in this loft can be cracked open to release hot air quickly from this home.( Please be sure to close windows or leave cracked open by 1 - inch, when not using or if you’re not home.) BATHROOM / LAUNDRY - The generously sized bathroom has an adorable nautical/Spa theme, with a glass enclosed shower / tub combo, a sink, a toilet, a ceiling fan with a light kit and a full sized stacked washer/dryer. BATHROOM — EXIT & ENTRY DOOR — The bathroom has a secure exterior door that provides a side EXIT / ENTRY that leads out to a small deck and a wrap-around enclosed gated area. EXTERIOR BATHROOM DOOR - This door is also a preferred entrance by guests and provides a second emergency exit door for this cottage. It’s quickly accessible from your parking spot, great for bringing in groceries and if you need to come inside and wash off from a day of hiking, kayaking and/or fishing for your convenience. * Also quickly accessible from your bedrooms in the event you need to exit quickly!

Other Details to Note

THINGS THAT ARE ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED : - You MUST be 25 or older to book this property! - You must verify your government I.D. with Airbnb BEFORE you book! - You MUST Read & Acknowledge ALL House Rules BEFORE booking! We take our Airbnb Rental Hosting very seriously and we focus on guest satisfaction! Any questions? Please ask prior to booking. * DURING YOUR STAY - In all fairness.. Please communicate any issues you may have during your stay so that we may be given a chance to remedy those issues. Thank you! ABSOLUTE RULES - NO EXCEPTIONS - *STRICT* - No SMOKING - 🚫 in or around buildings or structures. Please extinguish and dispose of you smoking material in the receptacle and not on the grounds, parking area, nor in the fire pit, please! WE RECYCLE - Please use the BLUE RECYCLE BIN outside for your beer cans and wine bottles, and extra water bottles! TRASH - Note - please wrap all food scraps in plastic before you place into any of our trash cans inside the home or outside please. This will reduce odors and bugs! BUGS - This property is located in a rural area, with wooded areas around the home, bugs are also attracted to light sources, so please 🚫 do not leave doors open or open windows that do not have bug screens.🚫 STATE ROAD 46 - This property is conveniently located on State Road 46, it is NOT a highway! Please respect the neighborhoods' posted residential speed limit of 25 - 45 MPH! WATER DAMAGES TO THIS PROPERTY - "Passive Cooling" cools this home with breezes off of the water, however; please be sure to close or leave windows only slightly cracked while you're not at the Cottage, or if it is going to rain. Keep an eye on the weather reports for Bucksport. Water damage from the windows and skylights being left open will be an extra charge to repair any damage. 🚫 WEARING OF WET CLOTHES AND SWIM SUITS IN THE HOME IS NOT ALLOWED! 🚫 🚫 SHOES OFF OF CARPETED AREAS - 🚫 Please take your shoes off when walking on our comfortable carpeted areas. There is also an extra cleaning charge if carpets are found soiled or stained. * ( Minimum of $200.00 for carpet or floor damages. ) WELCOME AND ENJOY! - This home boasts cleanliness and we expect our guests to do their best to enjoy and keep it clean.

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Clothing storage
  • Room-darkening shades

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Clothing storage
  • Room-darkening shades

Entertainment

  • Ethernet connection

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Lake access
  • Laundromat nearby
  • Waterfront
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Services

  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure
  • Cleaning before checkout

House rules

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Bucksport is a small town in Downeast Maine. The lakehouse is conveniently located within 15 minutes of shopping centers like Walmart in Brewer and Bangor and less than an hour day trip to Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Maine's Acadia National Park, and the rest of Downeast Maine. About 25 minutes to Bangor International Airport.

Guest access

GUEST ACCESS: You will have full private use of the home and entire property. There is an old small cabin on the north side of the property which is off limits for guests. It is unoccupied but not safe to use. The storage under the house and the basement are also off limits for guests. PARKING - ( Park to the LEFT facing the home in the 2- car parking!) **** If you have any questions about extra vehicles, please inquire prior to booking. You will have (1) one parking spot on the LEFT side of parking area....... (Please leave room for another car on the RIGHT HAND SIDE, it is part of the fire departments access and requirements!) If you have 4 Wheel Drive, there is parking down off of the road. (Please use care when entering and exiting these parking areas.) OUTDOOR AREAS - There are several canoe/kayak launchings on this property. One near the fire pit and one next to the fixed dock. BOATS - Bringing a motorized craft? You can launch your motorized vessel in Downtown Bucksport (10 mins) or just off Verona Island (12 mins), which is just across from The Bucksport Waterfront-Walk and Bucksport Marina. The entry to the water for swimming is a walk-in near the fire pit. For your safety..........................................................> ( Swim at your own risk, no lifeguards are present on this lake.) ( Use watercraft at your own risk, no lifeguards are present on the lake.) You have free use of the XL Safety fire pit, with hinged cooking grill grates, plus tools to help keep you safe while using it. This Fire Pit is for firewood burning and for cooking on the fire pits grill top. Just think hot dogs and smores!

Find us

You'll want a car to explore any surrounding areas, but you also would have all you need to enjoy a week right at the house. This area of Maine does not have consistent rideshare service. If you need help with coordinating transportation, let me know ahead of time.

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