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Tranquil And Peaceful Vacation Getaway Just Waiting To Welcome You

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 590.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Place, La Verna Preserve
Place, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park
Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Tranquil And Peaceful Vacation Getaway Just Waiting To Welcome You

This lovely post and beam home is conveniently located on the Pemaquid Peninsula and is perfect for those who want a stress-free and quiet vacation get-away. Privacy abounds this property and is just a five minute walk to Calf Island on tranquil Boyd Pond where you can enjoy the wildlife while sitting on the dock, swimming or enjoying a kayak or canoe ride. This is a perfect place for those who love nature and wish to get away from the busyness of everyday life. We are a short drive to Bristol's wonderful saltwater beach, Pemaquid Point, Fort William Henry and the quaint and lovely downtown of Damariscotta. Bristol is centrally located in coastal Maine for day trips throughout the region. Boat trips to Mohegan Island, whale and puffin watches can be found in New Harbor which is just minutes from Bristol. We are approximately 40 minutes from Booth Bay Harbor for those who want to spend a day in this beautiful harbor town. The home has two bedrooms and a loft that can accommodate 5 people comfortably. There is a queen bed in one bedroom, two twin beds in the second bedroom and a full size pull-out sofa in the loft. There is a fully applianced kitchen, a full bath and a living area with a gas stove. A large deck and a private screened porch are part of this wonderful property to enjoy the peaceful Maine evenings. This home awaits your arrival.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All trash must be removed from the property at the end of the rental period

All used sheets, towels, etc. to be removed from beds and kitchen and left in the bathroom tub

House key is located on the grill on the screened porch. Please return to same place at the end of rental period.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bristol

Located in Bristol, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site and Frances Perkins Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Monkey C Monkey Do and Dolphin Mini Golf. Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Bristol, ME

What's nearby

La Verna Preserve - 15 min drive - 9.7 km
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 19 min drive - 15.0 km
Boothbay Railway Village - 41 min drive - 43.5 km
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 48 min drive - 50.3 km
Boothbay Harbor Marina - 50 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf - ‬12 min drive
‪Glidden Point Oyster Farm - ‬24 min drive
‪Bristol Diner - ‬5 min drive
‪Round Pond Coffee - ‬15 min drive
‪Muscongus Bay Lobsters - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil And Peaceful Vacation Getaway Just Waiting To Welcome You pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil And Peaceful Vacation Getaway Just Waiting To Welcome You?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil And Peaceful Vacation Getaway Just Waiting To Welcome You?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil And Peaceful Vacation Getaway Just Waiting To Welcome You located?

Located in the heart of Bristol, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Biscay Pond, La Verna Preserve and Pemaquid Craft Co-op. Dodge Point Public Reserved Land and Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 October 2025

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

Everything was just fine. Very nice property!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne N.

6 September 2025

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

Second time staying here. Love the peace and quiet and the fact that we can walk to the pond for a quick swim.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

21 July 2025

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

wonderful

we enjoyed the place very much, couldn't ask for anything better very comfortable and homely, planning to stay again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

2 July 2025

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

Vacation House

This is the 6th summer we have stayed in this house and we love it! The access to the pier and pond are amazing! It is also close to many attractions and towns.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

April D.

11 July 2025

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

The cabin was quiet and peaceful. Each night my family and I enjoyed the fireflies and listening to the night sounds of nature.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

17 June 2024

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

Weekend in Bristol

Quiet location, nice walk to the pond! Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah G.

13 September 2025

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

We rented this house during the last week of August and loved it. It was spacious and clean and the host was lovely. I was able to contact her with any concerns. We loved walking to the nearby pond (not handicapped accessible in case your husband has a walker like mine) and listening to the owls hoot in the woods after dinner. The location was excellent being halfway between Damariscotta and New Harbor where we walked the Pemaquid Loop every day. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking too. One thing to know is that the TV is upstairs- which is fine for most families and the internet worked well too. Also- some sap fell on the top of our car overnight - which was easily removed using hand sanitizer- so you should park away from the trees.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krysten L.

25 September 2024

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

Excellent

The house was very clean and cozy. Peaceful location. Host was accommodating and easy to communicate with.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

15 August 2023

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

Maine trip

We loved staying here a third time and look forward to coming back again! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

18 November 2020

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

Weekend getaway

Honest 5 star review on all counts. We had a peaceful and restorative stay. Everything was easy and well thought out. Highly recommended, and we'd go again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 August 2023

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

Awesome place

This cabin style house was perfect for us and our grandchildren. Just minutes from the beach and restaurants. House was very clean and very well stocked. It is in the woods in a very quiet neighborhood. We thought it was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

23 July 2024

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

Lovely Maine Long Weekend

I stayed here with friends for a local wedding. The home was very cute and well-kept. It is in a great location, making it an easy drive to towns in multiple directions. Our only negative was that we had to take all trash with us and because we left on a Sunday, the local transfer station was closed, so we had to drive for a while with our trash in the car.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie H.

23 June 2022

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

Lovely getaway

This property was perfect for our mini vacation. it is charming, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location is ideal for day trips to New Harbor, Damariscotta, and Round Pound. It was very quiet and afforded a lot of privacy. We loved the pond, even though it was too cold for swimming when we were there. The host was very responsive. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Glen

31 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The cabin is cozy and we found it comfortable. However, I was surprised the beds were not made. The owner claims her preference was to leave folded sheets at the bottom of the bed for the client to make the bed. I find this quite unusual for a rental property; and, I believe, it sets the wrong tone for a vacation visit. In addition, the client is required to remove trash to a transfer station (a distance away) on departure (in our case, the station was closed on departure day). I also find this quite unusual. It would seem reasonable that both the above should be included and part of the departure cleaning service’s responsibility. The owner stated the main area ceiling fan was only partially working (on setting “1” only, as they hadn’t got around to fixing it). For a summer rental with no A/C, it would seem this should be priority issue for repair even in Maine during the summer.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

29 August 2016

Wonderful Last Minute Booking

We stayed for three nights and I wish it could've been for an entire week! This home was very comfortable for our family of five. My two daughters (under the age of ten) thought the loft sleeping arrangement was the "best". It was a peaceful setting and I enjoyed my morning coffee on the screened porch everyday! The house felt brand new! I appreciated the ceiling fans in every room. In years past, our rentals have typically had a "lake view", but the short walk to Calf Island was not a problem. Sandy was a very gracious host...I wish we had gotten to meet you!

6/10 Okay

Jim G.

18 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Location

Wilderness Home

They need to install a culvert at the base of the driveway up to the house where it’s washed out and dangerously jagged rocks could damage a car or tires. The deck is seriously in need of power washing to remove mildew and lesson slips & falls, especially when it’s wet or after rain. The screen doors on the porch don’t fit tight, so the door latches don’t catch or lock, so critters could get in. Listing says there is access to a pond and island, but no information was provided regarding where it is and how to get to it.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin H.

23 July 2019

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

Delightful "Cottage In The Pines"

We usually look for places closer to the water, but this place gave us a whole new perspective of vacationing in Maine. I always think BUGS when in the woods, but not only was there a spacious screened in porch, we were able to hang out on the open deck and enjoy morning coffee while the sun rose in the sky. Yes, there were mosquitoes, but we did find times when it was tolerable to be outside -- albeit with protection -- and not get chased indoors. We took the short jaunt to Boyd Pond, went for a swim, got sprinkled lightly by a passing shower, borrowed the owners' kayaks, and enjoyed the feeling of being there all alone -- nobody else was on that pond while we were there... Inside the cottage we found everything we needed. The Internet was spotty, though. Don't know if anything can be done about that... We enjoyed Pemaquid Beach almost every day -- a true gem. It was only a short drive to many new (for us) dining venues. We enjoyed a river cruise on an oyster boat down the Damariscotta River and also a day trip to Monhegan Island on a glorious summer day. We highly recommend this cottage in the pines...

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

diane b.

26 October 2021

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

Peaceful, Quiet and Cozy

We booked two weeks here as a much needed get away. The cabin is clean and well maintained. We used it both as a place to relax as well as a home base for trips along the coast. It’s the woods are lovely. We saw the trees go from green to red, yellow and orange during our stay. Chickadees were peeping in the trees and we watched a flock of turkeys amble through the yard one morning. We cooked many of our meals in the well stocked kitchen. The screened in porch was very nice and it was handy to have washer and dryer. The gas stove in the living room was perfect for the chilly evenings. The only thing that would have made it better was more comfortable seating from which to relax ands watch the flames. Damariscotta is nearby with an organic grocery Co-op, restaurants, shops and an amazing Pumpkin Fest. We also visited nearby Pemaquid lighthouse, Bristol Nature Trail and Pemaquid beach. The cabin is out of the way yet centrally located for day trips north and south along the coast. We visited Boothbay Harbor Botanical Gardens, the Maritime Museum in Bath, Portland Museum of Art, Rockland Breakwater lighthouse, and even went up to Acadia one day. All in all we have a wonderful time and appreciated the care put into making the cabin so welcoming.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

11 August 2025

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

Perfect centralized spot minutes from the Bristol Mills Swimming hole and pemiquid beach nestled in the woods just off of 130.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

4 August 2025

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

Beautiful and clean home. Very comfortable stay. Thought the water access would be a bit closer but it certainly didn’t ruin our stay! Great location for accessing nature trails, lighthouse, kayaking, dining, and shopping if that’s your thing. Wish we had a few more days for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

28 July 2025

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

We had a great stay. The house was clean and well-located for our needs. Boyd Pond offered fantastic fishing. The area is off the beaten track, but amazing and relaxing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

18 June 2025

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

Loved the cottage in the Maine woods.Beautiful setting. Very private.Charming interior with nice loft. Cozy and comfortable. Screened porch great outdoor space. Excellent in-house amenities and supplies.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

16 April 2025

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

Slice of tranquility

We had such a great time. The property is very nice easy to walk around. The path to the dock is hard to find, the area and towns are beautiful. The house had everything in it that you needed. Awesome stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradford C.

29 March 2025

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

Cozy & Peaceful

I arrived in the middle of a late March snow storm! After harrowing driving conditions, it was a relief to enter a very warm and cozy cottage in the woods at Boyd Pond. The gas stove was lit and made the cottage warm and inviting.The chairs around the stove were very comfortable. the kitchen was well-stocked with all you need to cook and eat a great meal.The owners were available at a moments notice, and were very helpful with answers to my questions.All in all, I look forward to my next stay at Boyd Pond. I have been coming to Lincoln County for 25 years, and this location was a great surprise.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 September 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Very nice

Property was everything as advertised.Very nice. Didn’t hear at all from property manager during stay. I would expect PM would call shortly after our arrival to make sure everything was OK. They didn’t.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sandra Guzas

My husband and I grew up in Worcester, MA and lived most of our lives in the Massachusetts area. When our children 'flew the nest' we decided to move to New Hampshire, which is where we currently reside. We have always wanted a home in Maine.

Why they chose this property

We found this wonderful property in Bristol many years ago and were finally able to build our dream home as well as a comfortable smaller version for our children to use. We decided to open up our lovely smaller property to renters who could enjoy the peace and serenity of the area as well as the many activities available in the spring, summer and fall.

What makes this property unique

Centrally located to many attractions in the mid-coast area.

Languages:

English

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