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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Greenwood, ME
  • Sunday River
  • Mt. Abram
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sunday River
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4 - Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Private Beach - Indoor/Outdoor Living - 8 Kayaks/Canoes - Multi-Family Getaway

Wake up in a three story lakefront home on ~2 private acres with a private beach. We have a private boat dock and swimming platform and a lakeside campfire ring. The house is located on a quiet peninsula that was once an Island, creating a unique and relaxing environment. Just a few minutes from mountain biking and skiing at Mt. Abram, and 20 minutes from skiing at Sunday River. We are fully baby equipped and dog friendly!

Our kitchen is fully prepped for cooking. We have two refrigerators, a gas range with an optional griddle top, two ovens, and a plumbed Webber gas grill for year round use. We have a popcorn maker, lobster pot, electric hand mixer, a dishwasher, and much more.

The house is setup for large groups with five bedrooms, three full baths, a living room with cathedral ceiling, a wood burning fireplace, dining room, mudroom, washer/drier, ski-tuning/utility room, game room, screened porch, three decks and three flatscreen smart HD TVs.

Two bedrooms have a California King bed and three bedrooms have two twin beds which convert to Faux California King. All five bedrooms can have a twin added (not a cot) upon request with no additional charge. The game room can be set up as a faux bedroom to accommodate up to 3 guests, a great spot for overflow guests or kids!

For baby gear we have two high chairs, a changing table, a rocking chair, three pack-n-play pens, a bouncy seat, an indoor baby swing, toys/books, outlet plugs, cabinet/door handle covers, and gates.

We provide bed linens, bath/swim towels, laundry detergent, toilet paper, tissues, liquid hand soap, and baby wipes. In the dish washer you'll find dish washing detergent, trash bags, table linens, sugar, flour, oils/vinegars, spices, herbal teas, hot cocoa, & starter supply of paper goods/plates/cups/napkins.

Pets are allowed on a pre-approved basis with extra charge of $185 per dog per stay. NO CATS ALLOWED.

Rates are subject to change based upon occupancy and desired dates.

Property manager

Brendon Stearns

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby equipped w/crib,3 PackNPlays,highchairs gates
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Greenwood

Located in Greenwood, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Dr. Moses Mason House and Bethel Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at White Mountain National Forest and Bethel Pathway. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Greenwood, ME

What's nearby

  • Mt. Abram - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Bethel Pathway - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Dr. Moses Mason House - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Bethel Hill Common - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Sunday River - 23 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gemini Cafe & Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Butcher Burger - Bethel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Breau's Too - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Diner & Deli - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach - Indoor/Outdoor Living - 8 Kayaks/Canoes - Multi-Family Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Private Beach - Indoor/Outdoor Living - 8 Kayaks/Canoes - Multi-Family Getaway located?

This family-friendly Greenwood holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mt. Abram, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mineral Collector and Tucker's Tumble Glades. Bethel Pathway and Bethel Hill Common are also within 9 miles (15 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

8/10 Good

ron n.

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

great family spot

Perfect for multigenerational family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori b.

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

Home away from home

The home was lovely….Lisa was amazing. The home was everything they said it was !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

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

Family Holiday in Maine

Lisa was a fantastic host---very thorough and helpful. Our family enjoyed the spacious 3-level home that was thoroughly stocked with kitchen essentials and the beautiful lake with the home's many kayaks. Thank you, Lisa, for a fabulous vacation in Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna M.

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

Wonderful

Our two-family group, including many kids, had a great stay! The house is very well equipped and in a beautiful, relaxing setting. We loved the fire pit and lake activities and appreciated proximity to town for grocery runs. Host is very communicative and thoughtful in making sure all our needs were met. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris & Diane S.

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

Exceptional Host Experience

We have been using VRBO for over 20 years, and never have I dealt with such a gracious, accommodating host! Lisa was fantastic to deal with. The pictures don't do the house and property justice. Absolutely beautiful! Lisa has stocked the house with anything you could possibly need during your stay. Highly recommend for a relaxing stay surrounded by nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Maine Weekend

Lisa’s property is exactly as it states. She has thought of everything! We are lucky we found this house! Lisa is such a good host. She is helpful and always available if you have questions. If you are thinking of renting this house, do it, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

Perfect location for a family!

Not enough can be said about this beautiful lakefront home! The accessibility as well as the accommodations made this a perfect stay for my family and the family with whom we traveled. The house was so well equipped for all ages and especially young children. The whole property was exquisite as far as landscaping and décor, not to mention the natural beauty of the trees and lake. The owner was always able to answer all questions in a timely manner and made sure we felt comfortable at her property. She also included the sweetest welcome bag which was above and beyond anything we expected! 5 stars all around!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Lisa treats you like family in her wonderful abode!

Lisa is a fantastic hostess. She felt like having a family member taking care of you. Her place was one of the most well stocked (higher quality products) homes I have ever rented. The home is on an isolated peninsula directly on South Pond. The beach area is a nice place to just sit and relax. We absolutely loved that you have a mud room to enter into. There are little frogs all over the place outside, cutest little things. The fire pit area is so nice and well lit. This is a great place to come and get away from it all but still have everything you need.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MIKE B.

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

Wonderful space for the whole family!

The house was a wonderful space for our family to get together with 7 adults and 3 kids, there was room for a few more if we had wanted! We loved the living room for game time and the connected kitchen and dining area worked well to keep everyone together at meal time. The bedrooms were well laid out and the kitchen had everything we needed to prep. We did rent a pontoon boat from Norway Marina for 3 days during our stay to tour the lake. My only comment relative to the listing description is that there are several steps, albeit relatively shallow, to get from the house down to the water, and there are essentially 2 water areas. 1 with the dock and floating dock, and a second beachy area down a small path from the fire pit. The views from the house are somewhat limited as it is nestled in among the trees, so you can't really see the waterfront from the house but it was very quiet and really enjoyable inside the house. We'd definitely go back for other family outings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Maine Golf Retreat

I cannot say enough great things about this property! We traveled from NH to Maine this year for our 26th annual golf tournament. We originally had planned the trip for Colorado, but Covid travel restrictions made Maine a great alternative. The house fit 12 guys very comfortably - and had all the amenities we needed for our group. We arrived to find an amazingly clean house and everything was as advertised. The corn-hole set up was put to the test every night and the fire pit was well attended. I have not met a more accommodating and gracious host in all my travelling. Lisa was very attentive, reachable always, and a wonderful host! She was there to make recommendations and to answer all our questions before and during our stay. Thinking of a return trip with the family next summer to enjoy this fantastic lake-front home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shenea V.

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

Father's Day Vacation

This vacation rental was everything I had hoped for. There were three floors of living space and the house was open enough that you could carry conversations without having to be in the same room. But you could also close the door to your room and be completely secluded. The pictures don't really do the "spaciousness" justice. For reference we had 15 people present, all ages, 7 adults and 8 children. We spent hours in the shallow cove, around the firepit, and just eating all our meals together. We chose to shop and explore other parts of Maine but the closest village had a great cafe and a local store with the best fudge we have ever tasted. The rental itself really served our large family well: extra blankets for the chilly nights, an abundance of towels; and kitchen things you'd never think to pack (chip clips, rubber bands, baking powder, etc). We lacked nothing and the owner remained available throughout our stay and provided helpful directions for how to operate the workings of the house. So many great memories were made and we left with an abundance of rest and relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

First off I want to acknowledge how incredible of a host Lisa was. I had let her know that my stay was a long weekend with friends before I left for officer candidate school for the Navy. She is in full support of our military and troops and was so accommodating for us with a few special requests. She went out of her way to make sure we had the best possible weekend and was super communicative throughout the stay for any of our questions. The house is absolutely perfect for what we were looking for. It’s a quiet area right on a large pond with kayaks and canoes to use, a fire pit right by the water, and plenty of beds for guests to stay. If that’s what you’re looking for then look no further! Lisa is an amazing host and incredibly understanding. She truly wants her guests to have an incredible experience in her house and will do her best to make sure that happens. If I’m ever looking for a place to accommodate so many people again I’m definitely reaching back out to Lisa!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia A.

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

Amazing home, location and host - highly recommend

This would be a wonderful home to use as the base for a vacation at any time, but during COVID it was a gem. We had all the perks of being on a family vacation yet felt that we were no sacrificing health-safety in any way. My 2 young adult sons, my husband and I spent a relaxing 4 days at this lovely home. As a fellow VRBO owner, I appreciate all the details that make this home such a welcoming and comfortable place to stay. Lisa, the home's owner could not have been warmer or more helpful! The lakeside setting is beautiful - the fall foliage was at is peak and the weather was warm enough to allow us to go canoeing and kayaking, a highlight of the trip. The nearby waterfalls at Grafton Notch State Park was also a great outing as was the hike along the Appalachian Trail (has various difficulty levels). We spent the evenings happily reading and just being together by the fire in the living room. We look forward to returning with friends and family during the summer, as I was not brave enough to go swimming in October, but the home land lake left us wanting to come back soon. Thank you Lisa for sharing your very special home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Total Package!

This lake house does not disappoint! It has everything a family/group could want to have for a relaxing vacation in a beautiful Maine setting! The host was super responsive and helpful. The house was comfortable, clean, spacious, and well supplied. We rent a lot of vacation homes and this has been one of our favorites for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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Exceptional home

This home is well appointed and very clean.Lisa is an amazing host and readily available if needed.Private beach and lake was exceptional and enjoyed by all. The lake has sandy bottom and very clear water.Many outside areas to enjoy. Abundance of bath and beach towels available. Would recommend 100%.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach P.

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

Very nice

Nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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Family time.

Celebrating our 50th anniversary with family. Grandkids 6 to 17 had lots of fun things to do. Great outdoor spaces. Nice water toys that everyone enjoyed. Lisa is a wonderful property owner. She thought of everything that is needed to make this a fun vacation. Needed more then one week at this vacation home. Thanks Lisa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

FUN FOR ALL

There were 15 of us young and older and we had a great time. You could fish off the dock and the kids and adults enjoyed the raft. You could relax in the water and the kids and adults got to water sking, tubbing and a tube called the Hot Dog. The house was comfortable and worked for us. Our host Lisa was fabulous and if there was a question on anything she got back to you quite quickly. .I most certainly would recommend their home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

July family stay in Maine on Round Pond in a beautiful house.

Our family enjoyed our stay in a well furnished, super clean house, thanks Gina and family, with stunning gardens, lots of amenities to make our stay go well. Highlights on the property are a small, shaded beach with plenty of lounge chairs, a fire pit with a s’more station, lighted at night for safety, canoes and kayaks for all ages, and a dock, warm water for swimming. Exploring the connecting ponds, hearing the loons and observing pretty sunsets. Super friendly, responsive owner, Lisa, sent along yummy goodies from local bakery. Only big challenge was the many steps to the water for us elders.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Better then we hoped!

Wonderful home with a very accommodating hostess. Relaxing & Restorative. We booked next year before the week was over.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

RUPINDERJIT K.

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

Great lake house!

House was amazing and Lisa the owner is as well! We truly enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Lisa is the best

Lisa was reached out and made everything so easy. Prepared extra beds to accommodate all the guests. Gave us an early check in and late check out. While it was raining the weekend we were there, the fire pit by the dock more than made up for it. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

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

Amazing!!!!

We had such an amazing time at Lisa’s place!! Right on a beautiful lake!! So many bedrooms to accommodate many guests and dog friendly :) Lisa is so sweet, very communicative and made my wedding weekend one to remember! Definitely will be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

The Perfect Family Getaway

Our family reserved this vacation property last year, and it was definitely worth the wait. The property owner, Lisa, was in touch with us and always available for questions and advice on the area. The home had all we needed to have our grandchildren safely enjoy their time with us. We had a nice Autumn vacation, with some nice public hiking trails only 2 minutes up the road. We really enjoyed paddling to The Hub, a local bistro breakfast and lunch spot, for lunch and a local draft beer. We also were able to enjoy the 3 ponds that are connected, and paddled them all. We saw an eagle, many loons, and mallards aplenty. The home is well set up to appeal to the interests of all. There is bocce ball, corn hole, and horse shoes. We enjoyed listening to the owls around the well designed and safe fire pit. The little secluded beach that is part of the property was extra special, especially at night when the stars were heavy! Lisa made us feel most welcome by decorating for Autumn and providing us with a gift basket with s’mores, pancakes, and coffee. We stayed 17 nights and were very well rested after our vacation. There are things to do off the property, if one feels the need to leave this oasis. We only went sight seeing 2 days of the 17. Thank you Lisa for sharing your home! Mike, Cindy, and Family
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette B.

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

Elegant

This property was beautiful inside and out. Lisa had exceptional communication and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. The smore station and private beach made for a very relaxing time. The house was decorated impeccably and extremely clean. We really can not say enough about how perfect this property was.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Brendon Stearns

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Big Island Lane is the neighborhood my brother and I grew up in. We used to ride our bikes up and down the road, we learned to ski at Sunday River, and we spent countless hours in the water. Ever since we both moved out west, we have missed the lake and we have dreamed of having our own property close to our family. The previous owners of this house gave us our first jobs, where we maintained the gardens and mowed the lawn. They also helped us both learn how to get up on one waterski! When we heard they were thinking of selling, we knew we had to jump. We are very excited to have this home to come back to, and we are very excited to share the experience with our guests. We strive to maintain the same quality of stay that has come to be expected on Big Island!

Why they chose this property

Our favorite thing about the neighborhood and the property is sitting on the porch with a fresh cup of coffee, looking out at the water while listening to the birds chirp. After coffee there's plenty else to do between swimming, kayaking, bocce, tether ball, horse shoes, corn hole and more. We have a very family friendly property with activities for all, a crib, 3 Pack N Plays, 2 high chairs, baby gates, a changing table and more. We are welcome to pre-approved dogs, and have bowls and crates available to use!

What makes this property unique

We have our own private boat dock and swim platform with boats for guests to use. A private beach with lounge chairs and family friendly games. The 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms are spread over 3 floors so it's easy for large families and groups to share.

The house has ski tuning area, 2 car garage, lots of exterior parking, located on a private peninsula with direct access to the water.

We offer flexible bedroom set ups to accommodate up to 18 guests and have 5 private bedrooms with king size beds for up to 5 couples or lots of single beds if needed too. We have a game room (aka Faux 6 Bedroom) which can be used for additional sleeping accommodations for up to 3 guests (included in the 18 total sleeping guest capacity). The game room also has a hard wired HDMI cable so you can easily plug in your own system and play!
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