Lakefront Log Cabin privacy-hot tub-dog friendly

Listing price now includes Airbnb service fees. Family & dog-friendly waterfront log house; 3 levels of comfortable, spacious rooms. Open plan main level, bedrooms, family room on upper & garden levels. 16 years of fully booked summers - booking now for 2027. Still some 2026 fall weekends available! Hot tub, large private dock, wraparound deck, lots of water gear, lawn games, fire pit. Beds: king, queen, 2 full, 1 twin, futon, two full bathrooms. Fully equipped kitchen! Fast WiFi. The space Breakfast at the long wood table on the deck, overlooking the lawn and water beyond - bliss! Stay there in a lounger or move to the water on a kayak, or try your luck fishing. Guests have caught some very large fish! The peaceful water views, the constant passage of wild life, the private dock and swim raft, the easy access for swimming, paddling, and relaxing by the fire pit, as well as the fishing, offer options for everyone. The cabin has comfortable living spaces, a very fully equipped kitchen and a super well-stocked pantry cupboard, plenty of room for play, in the family room on the lower level or outside on the lawn. Perfect for a quiet escape or a fun-filled Maine getaway. If you want to bring your dog, that's ok. Please, non-shed dog only! We have to consider those with allergies and, above all, not make extra work for our fabulous cleaners. . The fishing is really good. Large mouth bass, sunfish, pickerel and several others. It's fascinating to watch the fish nests on the lake floor by the dock too. Go hiking, visit historic small towns, in August experience blueberry picking, switch to apples in September and October. We send recommendations and details on a wide range of outings in the immediate and surrounding area. The house is designed for year round livingd, there is central heating which is sometimes needed in the fall. All bedding is provided as well as extra blankets and pillows. The upstairs bedrooms have ceiling fans, there are many other fans throughout the house. We have avoided installing a/c; there are some hot days but with window coverings and fans, we can be comfortable. Utility costs are very high in Maine; we do not want to reflect that in pricing! The upper floor has a full bathroom with tub and shower, and dual vanity plus large storage cupboard. The main floor bathroom has a shower, vanity, and laundry closet with washer and dryer. A full range of all amenities are provided in the bathrooms and laundry detergent. Bathrooms were recently updated with high profile toilets installed, new flooring and vanity counter downstairs. There is also a new hybrid hot water heater downstairs - you will enjoy plenty of hot water but will probably not see where it is coming from! All the house mechanicals have been updated in the last five years. Water supply is from a deep, drilled well. It is filtered and is absolutely potable and fit to drink. We have been drinking it for 16 years! On the lower level patio is the hot tub and hammock. On the lawn are a volleyball/badminton net; there is a games bin, life-jackets in all sizes, footballs. We have several loungers for the lawn and chairs for the fire pit enthusiasts. There is no boat access; launching boats brought from other lakes or states is discouraged by Maine Wildlife authorities. There is a nesting pair of loons on the lake. If you do bring a small boat with an electric motor, please use it with care. Farmington is 10 minutes away, with very good supermarkets, cafes, a Walmart and an excellent hospital. There are some interesting shops, including thrift shops and a fabulous used book store - they have several lounge chairs and even a toilet! Kiwi Lodge has a septic tank system; it is serviced regularly and functions well. But, it is designed to process human waste only.. It cannot handle food scraps, wipes, excessive amounts of toilet tissue, hygiene products. Do not flush wipes of any kind even if marked as flushable. They are NOT! There is a drain basket in the kitchen sink to catch food debris. Empty it into the trash after each meal. All trash must be BAGGED and TIED, then placed in the wheeled black bins which need to be pulled up the driveway to the turn off from Sand Pond Road on to Pine Point Road, on WEDNESDAY evening. Dog poop bags must be enclosed in trash bags as well. There are iron or wood gratings to put on top of the bins, in case hungry raccoons come by at night. Guest access We welcome you from your first contact! Well before arrival, we send driving directions, a detailed House Manual including code for the keypad, to familiarise you with how the house and its systems work plus a local and regional overview with recommendations (most of them based on our experience) on choices for restaurants, day trips, antiques shopping and much more. A hard copy awaits you on the kitchen counter, for further reference. Initial access is by code entry on the keypad. You can also use the key for the front door. Quite often, we just close the door and drive off. The squirrels and chipmunks are pretty trustworthy, unless I have planted some new bulbs in the garden which they will unearth and eat within five minutes after I have moved away! Other things to note Kiwi Lodge is in a rural area in the Western Mountain and Lakes region of Maine. If you are looking for lots of night life, fine dining in the area, shopping malls a few minutes away, manicured lawns and a suburban environment - this will not be the best place for you! The summer weather is great but in this northern state there may be rain, or even a storm. It is QUIET here! Lake may be used by fishermen, you may hear the neighbors during weekends but normally you will not hear anyone else, just the occasional car. This small lake is more suited to paddling in canoe, kayak or small boat with small electric engine, not suitable for larger boats with gas engines. Max. 10HP engines permitted. You will hear the cry of the loons, probably the drilling of a woodpecker, and you will see plenty of birds and other wildlife. There are deer very occasionally and we've seen signs that a bear was passing by. There is a resident bald eagle!