Lakefront, Stunning Home only 30 min to Sugarloaf!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Enjoy the area

Strong, ME

Porter Lake11 min walk
University of Maine - Farmington30 min drive
Sugarloaf Ski Resort53 min drive
Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Lakefront Paradise! Fully stocked home on Porter Lake, WiFi, Smart TVs, deck & patio, outdoor furniture, grill, hammock, spacious yard and private dock, swim float, only 35 minutes from Sugarloaf USA's ski slopes and only 20 minutes from the college town of Farmington's resturants, bars, shops, and more! Direct access to Maine's best network of ATV & snowmobile trails or ice fishing (winter) out the front door! All the comforts of home, Experience Maine's lake lifestyle at its finest!
The house sits out on a peninsula and you will love the nearly 360 degree view of the lake! Porter Lake is a hidden gem in Maine's Western Mountains; its clean, clear waters are surrounded by pristine nature and endless opportunities for outdoor sports! Whether you enjoy fishing, kayaking, or powerboating and watersports, Porter Lake is the perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy the authentic Maine experience! Get away from the crowds of other more well known lakes and enjoy your very own slice of Maine Paradise any time of the year!
The entire house and property is yours during your stay! Our property is at the end of a private, quiet road and the few neighbors are very friendly! A well equipped general store, gas station, and farm to table restaurant, open 6:00 am to 8:00 pm is only 5 minutes away in Strong. You can get to additional restaurants, bars, shops in Farmington or Kingfield only 20 min either direction. Finally, you will love the proximity to Sugarloaf USA's 162 trails over 1240 skiable acres for skiing, the Maine Huts and Trails network for hiking & mountain biking, the Bigalow Mountains and Appalachian Trail, as well as ITS and Black Fly Loop snowmobile trails and cross country skiing, snowshoeing trails just out the door!

Property manager

Jeff & Jess Davis

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

New Vineyard Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 1,700 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

This property accepts cash

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Strong

Located in Strong, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lower Fox and Titcomb Mountain Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Richardson Tract and Porter Lake. Ski Museum of Maine and Maine Huts & Trails are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Strong, ME

What's nearby

Porter Lake - 11 min walk
University of Maine - Farmington - 30 min drive
Embden Pond - 45 min drive
Sugarloaf Ski Resort - 53 min drive
Mount Blue State Park - 74 min drive

Getting around

Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

The White Elephant - 14 min drive
The Rib - 14 min drive
Country Delight - 16 min drive

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

15 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Spring Weekend

My husband, two dogs, and I enjoyed a quiet April weekend on Porter Lake. The place was exactly as described and clearly a beloved family lake house. We will certainly be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Norton,MA

2 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Strong Maine Vacation

Beautiful layout for our summer vacation. We Kayaked, fished, used the swim platform and had a really nice time! Weather was perfect and lake was very clean! Our dogs thoroughly enjoyed the lake as well!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

17 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

Our stay in the Lakefront home was simply outstanding. The beautiful setting, quiet location, warm water, sunny weather, and the ability to have our local family and pet join us all contributed to this wonderful vacation. Our family hopes to return to this beautiful home next year. Thanks!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kate A.

11 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake!

Our group booked this home to spend the 4th of July weekend and we had a good time. The home is on a gorgeous, clean lake and the setting is extremely relaxing and private. We really enjoyed sitting on the dock and watching the loons (I have never seen so many)! The owners provided great directions to get to the house and check in was easy. We appreciated the owners leaving kayaks and a canoe for guest use - it was nice to be able to get out on the water! The lake was also great for swimming although we would of appreciated if the ladder had been attached to the dock for our stay. Our dogs loved playing in the yard and swimming with us. The house appears to have been updated recently and was a good size for our group of four adults and two dogs. We appreciate the owners allowing dogs to stay. The house had most everything we needed to prepare meals except we could not find dish towels. We appreciated the space left in the pantry for guest items. Of note, some of the drawers and cabinets were cluttered and these spaces, and some kitchen items, were not as clean as would be expected. The beds were comfortable but there was limited space for guest items in the bedrooms/closets due to the owners storing their clothing/items there. We were able to work around this but our experience would have been improved if there was more space set aside for guest’s things. Would overall recommend this property to those looking for a relaxed stay on a beautiful Maine lake!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sybil C.

26 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

We enjoyed our stay! Peaceful property. Very clean and updated. Great Lake access.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff & Jess Davis

Welcome! We hope that you have a wonderful stay at our home on the scenic western mountains of Maine. Relax and enjoy the natural surroundings and serenity of this special place. Please remember that this is our home; treat it and our belongings with the same respect that you would expect if someone were visiting your home. We found this property in 2018 and decided it was the perfect place to enjoy year-round with its beautiful lake and proximity to Sugarloaf for skiing and the hiking of the Bigelow Mountains. We enjoy spending time here with our family and friends along with our son JJ and Nelson, our Bernese Mountain Dog.

Jeff owns and runs an international travel company, ActivSport Travel and Jess is a high school Math teacher in South Portland. Our passions lay in soccer, skiing, traveling the world, and being outdoors.

We know you will love your time at Porter Lake and feel free to say hi to the friendly neighbors, there are very nice people that live here. The setting is so relaxing you will be tempted not to leave but be sure to take advantage of the many hikes and trails in the area both during the winter and the summer!

Enjoy our home and have a wonderful stay!
Jess + Jeff

Why they chose this property

We chose this property because we loved the lakefront setting, and Porter Lake's pristine waters and wildlife makes it one of Maine's best kept secrets! We were looking for something close to a quality ski resort in the winter, but yet just far enough away to have some privacy from the hustle and bustle of the busy ski condo scene. We also wanted a place that would be special to visit in the summer and the fall months as well. This property checks all of our boxes for a perfect vacation any time of year and we think you and your loved ones will feel the same way!

What makes this property unique

Lakefront setting with unbeatable views and pristine nature. The sounds of the loons will enchant you and morning coffee out on the dock is a transcendental experience! In the winter, the property takes on an even more intimate and cozy atmosphere with snowshoeing and cross country skiing on the lake or snowmobiling on the exceptional trail network just down the road from the house as fun outdoors pursuits.