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LOONS INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM. WEEKS STILL AVAIL- 6/23, 6/30, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25

LOONS INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM. WEEKS STILL AVAIL- 6/23, 6/30, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25

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2022 AERIAL DRONE PHOTO from Jay Bradshaw
Loon's Nest with Big Island about a 1/2 mile offshore - Jay Bradshaw photo
VIEW OF THE LAWN FROM THE DECK
Property grounds
'BOAT VIEW' OF THE LOON'S NEST

Overview of LOONS INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM. WEEKS STILL AVAIL- 6/23, 6/30, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Monmouth, ME
  • Popular LocationAnnabessacook Lake7 min walk
  • Popular LocationCobbosseecontee Lake10 min drive
  • Popular LocationAugusta Civic Center26 min drive
  • AirportWiscasset, ME (ISS)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

laundry room

1 Single Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

LOONS INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM. WEEKS STILL AVAIL- 6/23, 6/30, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25

THE LOON'S NEST IS ONLY RENTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS - SUNDAY TO SUNDAY
2024 WEEKLY RATES ---
JUNE AND SEPTEMBER -- $1800 A WEEK, OR $257 A NIGHT
JULY AND AUGUST -- $2150 WEEKLY, OR $307 A NIGHT
The “Loon’s Nest” is a three-bedroom, year-round home on a sloping lawn to the water’s edge. WI-FI, basic cable and high speed internet and bring your own Roku device if you want more. Also bring your favorite CDs for the Bose sound system and crank out the hits.

In addition to the three bedrooms, the house also has two single beds in separate rooms - ideal for the kids or someone who snores. We are pet friendly with pre-approval but do charge a $200 pet fee and expect no trace left behind - inside and out. The location is 20 minutes from the state capital of Augusta, on the Winthrop-Monmouth town lines. The first floor features a full kitchen, living room with basic cable TV and open dining area with a cathedral ceiling where you can enjoy your morning coffee and watch the sun rise over the lake or sip an evening glass of wine and look at the moon over 'Big Island'. Two bedrooms on the first floor - both with queen beds, and a single bed in the laundry room.

On the second floor is the third bedroom with queen, and a reading nook with a single bed - complete with dozens of books.

The first-floor bathroom features a large tub and separate shower. The first-floor laundry room has a washer and dryer, iron and ironing board and a single bed.

The 100 feet of deep-water shore frontage features a dock for fishing, swimming, sunning or listening to the loons. Two kayaks, an aluminum rowboat and an old fashioned large inner tube also await you at water’s edge. You are also welcomed to bring your own canoe or powerboat. At night, start a campfire in the lakeside fire pit with plenty of firewood provided, roast marshmallows, sip a glass of wine, watch the glow of the fire, listen to the loons and reflect on the day and start planning the next.

Annabessacook Lake has a new, state-built, boat-launching ramp that opened in the fall of '22 along Holmes Road. The lake continues to be full of bass, some giant pickerel and pike, and plenty of perch and sunfish for the kids. A couple of +30 inch long pike were caught last summer. Several pairs of loons live on the lake and their beautifully haunting call can be heard day and night. In addition, eagles also reside on the lake along with a couple of cranes and wild turkeys live in the nearby woods and occasionally visit.

The “Loon’s Nest” is 3 miles from downtown Winthrop, with small-town shopping, and a large grocery store and drug store; 4 miles from the town center of Monmouth with its renowned summer theater; five miles from the nearest golf course; 15 miles from the state capital of Augusta with its shopping, cinemas, restaurants, and only an hour away from LL Bean and the outlets of Freeport.

Keywords: Lakefront Year-round House

Property manager

Steve McCausland

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
$200 PET FEE UPON APPROVAL OF ANIMAL

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
SMOKING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE ONLY

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 200 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

North Monmouth

Located in North Monmouth, this holiday home is on a lake. Mt Pisgah Conservation Area Trailhead and Cobbossee Colony Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Androscoggin Riverlands State Park and Annabessacook Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Kennebec Ice Arena and Maine State Museum. Kayaking, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Monmouth, ME

What's nearby

  • Annabessacook Lake - 7 min walk
  • Maranacook Lake - 9 min drive
  • Cobbosseecontee Lake - 10 min drive
  • Augusta Civic Center - 26 min drive
  • Bates College - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grateful Grain Brewing Company - 19 min drive
  • Phil's Super Variety & Grill - 4 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 10 min drive
  • Winthrop House of Pizza - 9 min drive
  • T J's Pizzeria - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE LOONS INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM. CHOICE WEEKS FOR '24 STILL OPEN pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 200 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at THE LOONS INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM. CHOICE WEEKS FOR '24 STILL OPEN ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE LOONS INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM. CHOICE WEEKS FOR '24 STILL OPEN ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE LOONS INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM. CHOICE WEEKS FOR '24 STILL OPEN located?

This family-friendly North Monmouth holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Annabessacook Lake and Wilson Pond. Cobbosseecontee Lake and Maranacook Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful vacation
It was such peaceful and relaxing spot right on the lake. The lake was enjoyable. Plenty of loons visited everyday and loved listening to them at night along with the owls. There were islands to explore. All amenities were provided, we didn’t need anything. Kayaks provided were a favorite. Steve made check in a breeze and was easy to communicate with. Highly recommend the Loons Nest.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation in the Loon's Nest
Our family had a great time on the property. This is a beautiful location for a vacation. Will book again for sure. Steve was a great guy and even let us use his PO box when we needed to order a part for our trolling motor. You will NOT regret renting this place for a vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time, Great Location
Stayed at this cabin several times over past few years, Beautiful cabin, on beautiful lake, Family & I always had great time. Cabin comes with Kayaks, paddle boat I’d also recommend renting motor boat from Beacon Boat rental to enhance vacation experience , and see all of beautiful Lake Annebesacook.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect week in Maine
We spent the week at Steve's place on the lake and it was perfect. Beautiful house, very clean and everything was lovely. Steve was extremely kind and friendly. Couldnt ask for a more accommodating host! He even left drinks for us to have upon our arrival which was very thoughtful. Thanks Steve!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful Retreat
Great stay at the Loons Nest. Well appointed cabin on a very peaceful lake. Host was very responsive provided a great informational binder at the rental. We would rent again without hesitation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve McCausland

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Steve McCausland purchased the 'Loon's Nest' in 2009 and continues to spend the summers in a smaller lakeside camp a mile away where he's spent the past 35 Summers. 2024 will be the 16th summer the Loon's Nest has been rented.

Annabessacook Lake is 3 1/2 miles long with great fishing and loons, eagles & cranes doing flybys. A typical summer weekend rarely has more than a dozen power boats on the lake, unless there is a bass tournament.

Steve McCausland served as the spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety in Augusta for 32 years and semi-retired in 2020. He now advises businesses, non-profits, and government agencies in crisis communication and training with Marshall Communications of Augusta.

Why they chose this property

I've spent every summer on Annabessacook Lake since 1988 at another camp a mile away. The Loon's Nest and the Lake are special places for me, and the many positive reviews speak for themselves.

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