Ultimate Getaway for 24! Kayaks & dock, on trails

2 Houses side by side, a cozy cabin that sleeps 16 and a modern lakehouse to sleep 8, perfect to bring the ENTIRE family together for the holidays, a ski trip, swimming and boating on the cleanest lake in Maine, and leaf peeping! Less than 4 minutes to the public boat launch, immediately on snowmobile and ATV trails. Beautiful views of the lake as well as the mountains of the Kennebec Valley. MUST read full rules prior to booking- ask if needed! NO pets, NO parties, NO smoking, no hair dying. The space Our homes are located 33 miles from Sugarloaf, 10 miles to downtown Madison, and 15 miles to Skowhegan and the Bigelow Brewery. We are immediately on Embden "Pond", less than 4 minutes to the public boat launch, and immediately across from ATV & snowmobile trails. Embden Pond offers 1,542 AC of fishing, boating, kayaking, and swimming, and was the cleanest pond in Maine for 2021. Enjoy beautiful views of the Lake as well as the mountains of the Kennebec Valley, all from your own beach chair! Our homes are a single level vaulted ranch styled dwellings, one sleeps 16, one sleeps 8 (exclusive of pack and plays, if needed). Free WIFI included as well as basic cable, and all TV’s are smart TV’s, so you can log into your favorite streaming service. Room layouts for the "Inn at Embden Pond" are named after trails from Sugarloaf, are as follows: “King’s Landing” offers twin over full bunks, as well as a twin size trundle (open ceiling) “Hayburner” offers a king size bed “White Nitro” offers a queen bed “Bubblecuffer” offers 5 twin beds; 2 up/2 down bunks, and one captain style twin bed “Narrow Gauge” offers twin bunks, with floor space for an additional air mattress, and is divided by a heavy duty curtain from “Winter’s Way” which offers a king size bed. 1 Pack and play is also available with (1) sheet provided (booster high chair also available) The living/dining/kitchen areas are open, off of which are the home’s 2 full bathrooms. Tub is available in one bathroom, however, please do NOT attempt to use jacuzzi features; tub only. The "Lake House Retreat" offers one king bed, one queen bed, and 4 bunks. One full bath, with tub, is located off the main living areas, the second is in the master bedroom with king bed. The closest full size grocery store is Hannaford in Skowhegan, however, Vicniere’s Elm St Market in North Anson, as well as Agency Liquor Store in Solon offer a great small town selection of grocery items, a deli counter, personal care necessities, ice cream & frozen foods and the latter offers fresh live lobster. Bait, Bolts and Bullets is also in Solon, and offers…well… There are also several area farmers markets/wood stands/vendor fairs, often found alongside various roadways on a quick drive We want you to enjoy your stay, but please be respectful - these are our homes and we have poured many, many hours into making them warm and inviting. Please do not touch or move any furniture or decor items, and please follow the enclosed rules. Attached please find a site map of the Resort. Please make special note of the trash dumpsters, public swim dock and beach areas, as well as available parking areas. Please use ONLY the shared swim dock or the yellow floating swim dock, the blue one is privately owned by neighbors House Rules: NO Pets allowed, ABSOLUTELY NO smoking. NO use of (wood)fireplace or woodstove (at the Inn). NO parties or events. NO charging of electric vehicles permitted on the premises. NO food in bedrooms. NO access to glass door closet, or closet outside bathrooms, utility rooms, or loft- ladder is decorative ONLY. $500 fee will be charged for breaking house rules, in addition to ANY and ALL damages. NO fireworks allowed on premises Due to age, fireplace (at the Inn) is decorative only - please do not attempt to light a fire, do not hang on live edge, and do not stand on stone hearth Due to insurance guidelines, Woodstove may be NOT used You MUST disclose exact number of guests - you are subject to immediate eviction if additional people arrive undisclosed, with no refund, or additional guest fees of $50/pp per night at host discretion. YOU ARE responsible for everyone on your reservation, and making certain they are aware of all house rules! Laundry is available for use for stays over 5 nights, please bring your preferred detergent, etc. ALL Trash, indoor & outdoor, must be brought to the dumpsters (see map). Take out whatever you bring in. While we do not have access to recycling, bottles and cans may be dropped off outside the Embden Community Center - you’ll pass it on your way out of town, and proceeds go towards lake maintenance. Drop box is located on the left side of the parking lot Cameras are on site. We have better things to do than monitor your vacation!! :) They are turned off once guests arrive - However, if there are any neighborhood complaints, we reserve the right as homeowners to do our due diligence and check in. Do NOT touch outdoor cameras. TP will be provided, and 1 roll of kitchen paper towels per dwelling. Please plan accordingly if extra is needed for your stay. Please plan to bring your own toiletry items. Hairdryers are located in bathrooms. Kitchens are fully applianced, to include dishwasher(the Inn only) and microwaves, coffee pots (individual pot (will accept standard KCups; basic selection provided)), as well as use of griddle and waffle maker(the Inn) (please be sure to leave them as you found them!). Please clean all dishes and return them to where you found them Quiet hours of 10PM - 7AM are strictly enforced by the Association, please be courteous. Please note, use of ATV’s, snowmobiles, and boats/water, as well as the use of our home, are expressly at your own risk, no liability will be assumed by homeowners. NO power equipment is included in rental fees, you must bring your own “toys” and registration of same is your responsibility - Embden Town Offices are located less than 2 miles away, and all power toys may be registered here (Remember to bring your current Registration for all necessary info) or online. See Town of Embden website for most up to date hours & fees. Please note, operation of all powersports is prohibited on site, with the exception of 5mph driving to trails. Swim platform will be in water weather permitting; use is completely at your own risk. Water depths vary, please check prior to use. Outdoor fire pit with chairs is available for use, please bring your own campfire wood for outdoor use. Please DO NOT enter woodshed for any reason. We will have to charge from security deposit if (our) wood has been used. Please see State of Maine regulations for out of state firewood, homeowner is not responsible for monitoring firewood origin. **There is a retired Army Veteran within a 5 minute drive, who sells camp wood year round at the end of his driveway - he would love your business! Go back to the end of West Shore Rd, take a right, then a quick right across from the Community Center onto Wentworth Rd, he is about a mile up on the right. Door codes will be provided prior to check-in, and will automatically change after check-out time. Please lock the door behind you. Before checking out: all bedding (if ours) MUST be removed from beds and left in hampers provided. If our towels have been used, please leave with sheets. All trash, indoor and outdoor, must be brought to trash shed Bottles and cans may be disposed of in the trash shed, unless you have chosen to donate (see note above) Please leave our home the way you would like someone to leave your home! Additional fees include: cleaning fee Private dock slip available upon request PLEASE NOTE- We have lost MANY items;, linens, etc to renters. Inventory is taken after every rental, and you will be charged for any damage to the property or any missing or damaged items! Note - if you are traveling for 4 wheeling or snowmobiling , YOU are responsible for planning your rides. Please verify before traveling that the trails that reach your desired destination are open and where they may be accessed through.. Not all trails connect to other trails, and we have no control over weather or local ordinance closures. For Powersports rentals, guests have had very good luck with 201 Powersports, about 12 minutes away.