Peaceful Lakefront Refuge in the Woods

Lake
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

About this house rental

Located in Union, this charming house for $329 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. This private getaway offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful wooded waterfront setting on Medomak Pond, and proximity to the coastal attractions of Midcoast Maine. Explore Camden, Rockland, and other coastal towns, then retreat to your private woodland refuge on the pond. Located at the end of a long dirt drive on 12 acres of woods, the 3-bedroom 2.5-bath Hilltop House has beautiful forest views from the front and back decks and screened porch, and easy access to the lake. Explore Medomak Pond’s 237 acres with the on-site kayaks or paddleboard, take a swim, or just sit on the dock and enjoy the views. Features include: living room with deck and gas fireplace; separate family room; well-equipped kitchen with newer appliances; first floor master suite with slider to screened porch, king bed, double vanity, and stall shower; two second floor bedrooms (one queen, one with two XL twins); second floor full bath with tub/shower; deck furniture, picnic tables and propane grill; attached two-car garage. The Hilltop House shares access to the driveway and floating dock with the Lakeside Cottage, about 300 feet down the driveway. Exclusive use of two kayaks - one tandem and one single - and a stand-up paddleboard is included. Two vacations in one – spend your days exploring Midcoast Maine and your evenings relaxing in your lakefront forest retreat! This is a SUNDAY to SUNDAY rental - avoid that Friday and Saturday northbound traffic! Note that this property is NOT available for parties or special events - the well and septic system work PERFECTLY for the set occupancy limits, but are not guaranteed for larger groups. Pets are strictly prohibited, no exceptions, checks are performed. Located in Waldoboro, Midcoast Maine, about 8 miles north of Route 1 at Moody’s Diner, near: Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage (July-August) – 6 miles Savage Oaks Vineyard and Winery – 7 miles Odd Alewives Farm Brewery - 8 miles Damariscotta Lake State Park – 7 miles Rockport Marine Park – 17 miles Camden shopping, restaurants, galleries and waterfront – 18 miles Rockland shopping, restaurants, museums and galleries – 18 miles Owls Head Transportation Museum - 20 miles Camden Hills State Park – 21 miles Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse – 21 miles Owls Head State Park and Lighthouse - 23 miles Lincolnville Beach – 25 miles Pemaquid Beach Park - 29 miles Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park – 31 miles Belfast shopping, restaurants, galleries and waterfront – 31 miles Maine Botanical Gardens – 35 miles Boothbay Harbor shopping, restaurants, galleries and waterfront – 35 miles

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly

Map of Union, ME

Reviews

4.7/5.0
Outstanding(28 Reviews)
5.0
Sep 2023
Our trip was built around enjoying the Maine country side and reconnecting with family. This location was perfect for our purposes. We hiked, shopped and toured with ease. Hurricane Lee provided excitement and a power outage. The property has a generator which kicked in immediately and kept the lights on and us in operation. We would highly recommend this location. We will be back!
5.0
Sep 2023
The house was beautiful and just the right size for the 6 of us. Plenty of rooms to get away if you want some space but large enough to all hang together. Also, perfectly located for everything we wanted to explore.
4.0
star 5 empty
Sep 2023
The property is a big house with three bedrooms, multiple living rooms, screened-in porch, two full bathrooms, and a two-car garage (with a low, six-foot clearance).It's set back about 50 yards from Medomak Pond. The property is loaded with very useful amenities: a single and double kayak, a paddle board, adult life jackets a fully stocked kitchen, a million board games, and so on. The location is also pretty good because you're 15 minutes by car from one of the best, most child-friendly lakes/beaches in Maine, Damariscotta Lake State Park. It's also half an hour to Rockland and the great little museums there. So there's lots to do on sunny or rainy days. The downside, which you have to accept if you're living on a pond, is that you aren't in the thick of things. You come here because you want to be on a pond part of the time and enjoy that. And the pond is fine, but it is a pond and there's a busy road on the far side that is hidden behind trees but which you hear pretty clearly. But it's a nice place for paddle around for an hour, a drink on the pier at sunset, and a barbecue. It probably makes the most sense for a big group because you can sleep six and has tons of space. A note on the sheets: They are provided but you have to return them washed, dried, and folded before the 10 am check out. There is a front loading washer/dryer, so if you don't bring your own, you just have to be up by 7:30 or so and do a load before leaving. Not a big deal.
5.0
Sep 2023
After experiencing many Maine vacation rentals, this one ranks as the best all around - comfortable, spacious, and well-equipped. To our delight and as foodies, we appreciated the pasta pot with built-in strainer, rolling pin, lobster pot, and other equipment. We loved the two large common rooms and the screened in porch. Lake Medomak met our preference for a smaller, user friendly lake. We enjoyed the kayaks and swimming. Appearances of a bald eagle, wild turkeys, loons, hawks, and yes, a black bear, made the stay even more memorable. While it may seem insignificant, we all noticed how cold and pure water came out of the tap! Although in a rural area, many attractions and conveniences are within an easy drive. The owner made every step of the rental process seamless and quickly responded to any concerns. I hope to return next year. Thank you!
5.0
Aug 2023
House and amenities was exactly as described, except the WIFI worked better then described by owner and guests. Your not going to game on it but just fine for normal internet use. House was IMMACULATE! Very peaceful and quiet setting.
5.0
Jul 2023
The property was ideal for our purposes. Excellent amenities and location.
5.0
Jul 2023
This lake house was amazing! The home is spacious, clean and so comfy. Every imaginable amenity is provided from a paddle board and kayaks, lawn games, board games, fully stocked kitchen and even a giant lobster pot with crackers and picks!! It was quite hot and humid during our stay but having ceiling fans in every room plus a number of box fans made it very tolerable. The house is a minute walk from the lake which is partially visible from the house. Hanging out on the screened in porch with coffee or an adult beverage was a favorite activity. Don't hesitate to book this property!
5.0
Aug 2022
Very quiet and remote feeling home. The wifi is not strong enough to handle the needs of a family used to doing work meetings, downloading movies or surfing the web. Important to know if you have an emergency meeting that you have to join - can go to nearby spots with free wifi…. Great if you are looking to get away from such modern annoyances.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Union?

The average price for a rental in Union is $173 per night. This rental is $156 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Peaceful Lakefront Refuge in the Woods. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Peaceful Lakefront Refuge in the Woods pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Peaceful Lakefront Refuge in the Woods?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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