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The
Lake Cottage is a vintage Maine summer camp situated only feet from the shore
of remote Concord Pond. This is a tranquil pond of 135 acres that is fed by
brooks from the surrounding mountains. It is located about a 1/2-hour drive
from Bethel, Maine and Sunday River. Relax in this remote wilderness and
enjoy the fishing, watch the moose and listen to the call of the loons.
There is a shallow sandy beach that gradually increases in depth making it
ideal for young children. There is a raft with a diving board and a canoe. Located in the middle of the pond is an
island with beautiful ledge outcroppings that are excellent for swimming
and diving. This is a perfect place for a picnic; pick some wild
blueberries or just bask in the sun.
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Just a few feet behind the cottage is a babbling mountain
brook. In the spring and fall, or after a heavy rain, it will lull you to sleep while
relaxing in the nearby hammock.
The cottage faces south and enjoys the benefit of full sun
throughout the day. Cooling breezes blow almost every day, which make this
pond perfect for small sailboats or for wind surfing. Surrounding towering
pines or the large screened porch at waters edge is a great place to
retreat from the hot summer sun. In the evening, sit around the wonderful
campfire that is right on the shore and listen to the loons or watch mother
duck and her ducklings paddle by. Some nights you even may wake to a
slapping of the water and see a moose just out front, enjoying a meal of
lily pads.
The views to the south are superb and include Bald Mountain and Spruce
Mountain. The sun sets down the pond and beautiful sunsets are
always a treat. If a thundershower decides to make its way through, there is
often a perfect rainbow to behold. My favorite time is canoeing in the
evening, when the pond is still and the campfires burn, watching the
shooting stars. There are some
great hikes in the immediate area and even a very local mine where you can
try your luck at rock hounding. There are books at the cottage that will
tempt you with the treasures of jewels that lie in the surrounding hills.
The cottage is truly a place
to leave the world behind.
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The
Lake Cottage is a unique experience for those in search of tranquility. There
is no electricity, however there is a gas refrigerator, a gas stove with
oven, a gas grill, gas heater, gaslights and a wood stove. There is at
present only cold running water but the bath has a sink and flush toilet. The bath also has a shower stall. Water can be heated on the
stove or in the sun to enjoy a "camp" shower for those that are not water logged from swimming all day.
There is also the typical Maine outhouse or back house, which we would
prefer you use except at night as the septic system is not designed for a
lot of use.
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The living area is native pine paneled and has large sliding windows with
screens that overlook the lake and mountains. Looking out it's hard
to tell if there is anything at all between you and the waters-edge. The
front screened porch is where you are sure to spend most of your indoor
hours.
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The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pots, pans and utensils and is
suitable for preparing complete meals. For dining you have your choice of
the dinette table, the porch table or the picnic tables outside.
The master bedroom is just off the living area and has an
antique dresser and queen
size bed. There is also a small room with a dresser and bunk beds at the
back of the cottage. Upstairs there is a large room with dresser and three
twin beds. A pullout couch in the living room allows for additional
sleeping space.
The Lake Cottage is available for the summer and fall by the week or weekend.
You will need to bring linen for the beds and towels etc. for the bath or swimming.
Blankets and pillows are provided or you may choose to bring a
sleeping bag.
This properties maximum accommodation is for 8 people.
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