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Quaint Summer Vacation Home on Beautiful Balch Lake

Cottage in West Newfield

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The entire camp had a design refresh in the summer of 2024.
Exterior
Back of the camp... plenty of parking!
Living room
Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hidden Lake
  • Place, Great East Lake
  • Place, Lake Ivanhoe
  • Airport, Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom - master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Dining area

About this property

Quaint Summer Vacation Home on Beautiful Balch Lake

If you are looking to escape to a summer getaway... tucked away within the sprawling pine trees and nestled upon a beautiful lake amidst the loons and the flora and fauna that is quintessential Maine ... then look no further. The HI Camp, located on beautiful Balch Lake in the Lakes Region of Southern Maine in the quaint village of West Newfield, is a lovely, newly renovated 1930's two-bedroom cottage. While the camp does not sit directly on the water, a private dock with 30 feet of shoreline is part of the property and is just a few steps away.

The home and grounds are being continually renovated, and while it boasts all of today's modern conveniences, it still maintains the antique charm of a bungalow originally built in the 1930s.

Bring your personal small watercraft to ski, fish, boat, kayak or rowboat to explore the lake (If you don't have your own, there are a single and double kayak and a rowboat for you to use), enjoy loon watching, go swimming, hike up Mt. Chicorua in neighboring New Hampshire, go outlet shopping or take a scenic 30 mile drive to Maine's famous coastline for a lobster dinner. There is much to see and do while vacationing here and it is all nearby. In addition, the Hi Camp is located in a quaint lake community of cottages called Shady Nook, which provides for your unlimited and free use of tennis courts, a beach volleyball court, basketball court and a recreation center that hosts summer events such as community cookouts, parties and celebrations, movie nights, a triathlon in September and even a weekly kid's camp. Or, you could come with a good book, relax in an Adirondack chair and take it all in!

Keywords: Camp, Cottage, Cabin, Lake House, Lakes Region in Southern Maine, New Hampshire

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We are a kid friendly community!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Up to one under 40lb - addl $50 fee. Dogs only.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking is allowed inside the home.
No outdoor fires/fire pits are allowed - however the home comes equipped with a gas grill for outdoor cooking.
Kayaks and boats available - to use, you must bring the signed addendum - located on last page of attached rental agreement - with you upon check in.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Newfield

West Newfield is home to this cottage. Heritage Park Railroad Museum and New Hampshire Boat Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Acton Fairgrounds and Stand Up Paddleboard NH. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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West Newfield, ME

What's nearby

  • Hidden Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shepherd Island - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Great East Lake - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lake Ivanhoe - 12 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lovell Lake - 28 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Tumbledown Farm To Fork & Watering Hole - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Knotty Pine Grill & Tavern - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Cottage - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bay Seafood & Steaks - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Summer Vacation Home on Beautiful Balch Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Summer Vacation Home on Beautiful Balch Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Summer Vacation Home on Beautiful Balch Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Summer Vacation Home on Beautiful Balch Lake located?

Situated in West Newfield, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Balch Pond and Hidden Lake. Shepherd Island and Great East Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kristen Ingmire

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The HI Camp is owned by two sets of related families, one from Georgia (Kristen and David) and the other from Connecticut (Bob and Elaine).

Why they chose this property

Four generations of our families have been 'summering' here, and because of that, the Lakes Region holds special significance to us. As we to continued to foster this nostalgia with our expanding families, it became more difficult for all of us to vacation together. So when the HI Camp became available in 2008, we decided to purchase it as a family investment. When not rented, we will continue to bring future generations of families to Balch Lake to experience this special place.

What makes this property unique

The advantages to staying at the HI Camp are that you will enjoy the lake living, your own private dock and a private shoreline ... without having to pay lake-front prices.

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