Perfect spot for a honeymoon or a family vacation (No WiFi)

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Well appointed spacious kitchen allows more than one person to be cooking

master bedroom with private entrance to the bath

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4167.2 sq m

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Pet-friendly
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Brooksville, ME

Deer Isle Bridge
‪8 min drive‬
Maine Maritime Academy
‪38 min drive‬
Acadia National Park
‪69 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, private, two bedroom cottage overlooking Walker Pond in Brooksville. Custom kitchen, living room with fireplace, bath with jetted tub and deck. Family room DVD and VCR viewing systems (viewed on TV, But no TV reception), and Foosball table. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a family vacation. Not recommended for small children or persons who have difficulty with stairs. Canoe and kayak are available to borrow (life jackets also). Use of the beach is permitted by owners of the beach as long as we all keep it uncluttered and in its natural condition.

Walker Pond: Walker Pond is touted to be the third cleanest body of water in Maine. There are several species of fish including bass and trout. The water is up to four feet deep for approximately 100 ft. out. It reaches depths of 40 feet. The kayak that is available is made of heavy plastic. It is unsinkable and does not flip. It is perfect for the novice. The 16' canoe is perfect for two, three, or even four (two adults and two small children). Life jackets are provided or you may bring your own.

There is nothing more relaxing than listening to the loons in the evening, or watching a bald eagle soar over the lake.

Things to Do: Many of our guests enjoy just staying at the 'pond.' However, for those who like to venture out, there are many areas to hike, bike or drive. The public beach after the causeway from Little Deer Isle to Deer Isle is only a five minute drive. Deer Isle is a wonderful island full of the 'real' Maine. There are many artists and artisans with galleries out of their own homes, grocery stores, quaint shops, and Stonington, at the far end of the island is a working fishing village. The views are spectacular as you drive or bike ride and it is far less crowded than the Bar Harbor region.

Bar Harbor is about an hour drive away.

This rental offers no WiFi or Television reception. Some phones may be able to access a hotspot.

Property manager

Sharon Thoner

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

NOT suitable for mobile children under 5

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Well trained dogs are generally welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not suitable for adults who cannot navigate stairs

Not a party house

You are expected to leave the property as clean as when you arrived

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brooksville

Located in Brooksville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The Blue Hill Wine Shop and Edgar M. Tennis Preserve are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park and Barred Island Preserve. Blue Hill Books and The Barnacle are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Brooksville, ME

What's nearby

Deer Isle Bridge - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
Barred Island Preserve - 26 min drive - 18.4 km
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts - 32 min drive - 25.1 km
Maine Maritime Academy - 38 min drive - 35.6 km
Acadia National Park - 69 min drive - 66.6 km

Getting around

Belfast Station - 62 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bagaduce Lunch - ‬13 min drive
‪LDI Lobster - ‬9 min drive
‪El El Frijoles - ‬7 min drive
‪Tinder Hearth - ‬14 min drive
‪Bagaduce Lunch - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect spot for a honeymoon or a family vacation (No WiFi) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Perfect spot for a honeymoon or a family vacation (No WiFi)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect spot for a honeymoon or a family vacation (No WiFi)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect spot for a honeymoon or a family vacation (No WiFi) located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Deer Isle Bridge and within 9 miles (15 km) of Causeway Beach and Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park. Turtle Gallery and Great Island are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

6 Nov 2024

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

Beautiful Sunrise

My family and I had a wonderful stay! We enjoyed the lake

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

22 Aug 2024

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

Lovely cabin in the woods

The property is gorgeous! It over looks a very impressive pond. There is a wonderful deck you can sit on and enjoy the view with your morning coffee or evening beverages. There was more than enough room for us. The cabin was equipped for whatever kind of cooking you wish to do. The host was wonderful! We will definitely book again in the future!for whatever kind of cooking yo

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

18 Aug 2024

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

Quiet and relaxing

This was our second stay, and it was as quiet and relaxing as the first! We love staying on a lake but being near the ocean. There's great kayaking and lots of land preserves for hiking. Or you can just hang out at the lake!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess W.

7 July 2024

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

Loved every minute!

We had such an incredible time at Sharon’s cabin. She was delightful to meet, and had the whole place well stocked for several days worth of home cooking, canoeing on the pond, and relaxing around the house. Can’t recommend this place enough to anyone looking for a great getaway in Maine! We were just an hour away from hiking in Acadia and got to see lots of fun stops along the way. Deer Isle was also great to visit, and very close by. We loved it, our dogs loved it, and we hope to come back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

5 July 2024

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

Wonderful tranquil vacation location

We loved our time together in Brooksville Maine. Walker's Pond was wonderful. We really enjoyed our time canoeing & kayaking and the quietness. We definitely recommend this location to anyone that wants to get away from the craziness of life and enjoys the peacefulness of the woods. Still lots to do if you want to drive, Bar Habor & Acadia National Park were amazing! Sharon was amazing with the booking( this was our 1st time staying in another person home) she also explained everything about the area and places to go.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlton H.

13 June 2024

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

Beautiful and quiet location

Just the two of us so we used only the primary floor of this charming cabin (great view of the lake) but we loved it and would return again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

10 Oct 2023

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

Acadia trip

Very nice home about an hour from Acadia National Park

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Byron M.

30 June 2023

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

Great Place

Really liked the place, felt like a cabin back in the woods. Great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

22 Jan 2023

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

A beautiful getaway

The property has a gorgeous view of the lake and gets lots of natural light. The kitchen was really well equipped (much better than many rentals). And Sharon was very engaged as a host. Overall a really nice place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

13 Oct 2022

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

Relaxing and secluded

We spent our honeymoon here and it was absolutely lovely. It was so nice to be disconnected and spend quality time together. The surrounding areas of Brooksville, and deer isle were absolutely breathtaking. The home was tucked away and very nice. Sharon was an awesome host. We'll definitely be coming back for a second trip.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer w.

1 Sept 2022

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

Nice place, easy stay

Sharon was very easy to work with and the house is a little secluded - which we wanted. The no WiFi aspect made us focus on other things, which was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

nicola s., Greenfield, Mass

31 Aug 2022

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

Lovely home on the lake

Clean and comfortable with good bed great shower, all working appliances in a beautiful home. Very peaceful setting with lake and woods views. Easy parking.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Maddie B.

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

great location - musty & damp house

The location of the property was great! Located right on the pond. However, the bottom floor of the house was not usable due to the musty and damp nature. One of the bedrooms was located on the first floor, and could not be used due to smell of mold and many, many flies. We used the pull out couch to accommodate the 3rd and 4th guests which was not super comfortable. I’d recommend moving the bed downstairs up to the loft area which would be much more comfortable. Overall cleanliness of the house could have been better (i.e. smell of mold and dirty shower curtain) but we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

3 July 2022

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

Great location

Right on the lake. Canoe & kayak at the house. Everything you need in the kitchen. Loved exploring stonington, deer isle. 1 bedroom on main & 1 bedroom in basement, which is a little musty. Overall great stay. Sharon is a gracious host.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal E., East Greenwich

7 June 2022

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

Weekend stay

The pictures don't do it justice! The pictures make it look more dated than it really is. Comfy beds, plenty of linens, communication top notch, the kayak and canoe are extra bonuses. We stayed here for adventures in Acadia, which is just over an hr away. There's also a convince/grocery store about 10 mins away. Go to the back left corner and check out the locally made ice cream. The Ice Cream Lady. We packed a cooler to take back home. I'm sorry I forgot the name of the store. Would highly recommend and saved the home listing incase we ever make our way back up there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johnna S.

6 June 2022

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

Perfect place for a peaceful getaway

I highly recommend anyone who wants to escape from everyday life should stay here. It's quiet, relaxing, and beautiful. The pictures do not give the cabin or pond justice. It is indescribable until you view it in person. Also the host is lovely and a joy to speak with. 😊

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

10 Jan 2022

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

Short Christmas getaway

Everything was GREAT! We had a very relaxing time here with the cozy fireplace and windows overlooking the lake! The Host was very responsive to any questions and we would love to return in the fall someday!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia Z.

18 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful property close to Blue Hill, Stonington, Castine

A beautiful modern home with a deck and large windows overlooking pristine Walker Pond. Inside the house has three levels: a lower entry level with fussball, the main level with the master bedroom, bathroom, and a large kitchen/dining/living room, and a small cute loft. The kitchen is well furnished with appliances, pots, pans, etc, as well as all the common spices and oils you would need for cooking. Everything was spotless and the beds made up, all ready for us to have a great vacation. Easy access to the towns noted above and even Acadia isn't that far, or you can spend the day loafing on the deck and then taking the canoe out to explore Walker Pond. A great vacation base!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

jerry k.

4 Oct 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil Cabin

Couldn't be a lovelier location, nice kayak/amenities, but with the exception of the remodeled kitchen, feels like an old family cabin. Furniture and linen, towels, blankets careworn and in some cases threadbare. Some mold in the shower. An easy fix.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Eileen K.

12 Sept 2021

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

Peaceful and relaxing

We spent most of our time on the pond in the canoe fishing, reading in the evenings, hiking at Acadia National Park. Lots of wildlife viewing at the cabin. Best part was no cell service or WiFi. Wonderful to be totally unplugged.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S., Westbrook, ME

1 Aug 2021

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

A great freshwater headquarters

This camp was exactly what we were looking for: a place on a lake where we could hang out and swim or comfortably leave the dogs when we wanted to ocean kayak. And boy, were the dogs immediately at home! I have never seen our older dog as happy as he was hanging out on the deck this past week. Apparently, he was born to live on a lake. The place was great, had a full kitchen and bathroom just like a regular house. If we decide to visit the area again, we'll definitely stay here a second time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie E.

3 Oct 2020

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

Lake House

Very nice, peaceful home on Walker Pond, Brooksville Maine. Fireplace, canoe, kyack, and quiet. Perfect getaway. Beautiful area.

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

13 July 2020

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

Pet friendly, secluded, clean & comfortable.

We enjoyed our stay along with our dog. It was the perfect spot to let him off leash around the woods and lake near the house. Very short walk to lake, well appointed kitchen and updated bathroom. Despite there being only one confirmed, active case of Covid-19 in the entire county, Sharon took it very seriously and kept the previous day blocked off for my pregnant wife and I and wore a mask around us and in the house. A++++++++++

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

7 Sept 2018

Very comfortable, beautiful place.

The house was so accommodating and helpful. We loved the house and had a great visit to that lovely part of Maine.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Johanna G.

12 Aug 2016

A truly spectacular vacation spot

My family spent 5 nights at this Walker Pond home and are so grateful for the experience. Sharon was a terrific host – she answered questions we had before we arrived and gave us a good sense of the house so that we knew what to expect. The location of the house was perfect for us- we spent two days just playing on the pond and 2 days up in Acadia taking in the sites. Walker Pond is absolutely gorgeous – clean, warm, and perfect for a swim or a paddle around the lake. The house is as comfortable as it is beautiful. The kitchen is well equipped and we were able to enjoy nice meals overlooking the lake. Foosball was a popular past time but we also just enjoyed reading and spending time as a family. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect vacation.

About the host

Hosted by Sharon Thoner

I was born in Idaho, raised in Maryland went to college in Utah, and my husband and I moved to Maine in 1981. I am currently a full-time teacher, a mother of 3 grown sons, and a grandmother to 6 children. We currently live on Little Deer Isle, about 5 minutes from the rental house.

Why they chose this property

My husband built this house around 2000. We had lived near fresh water in other parts of the state, and though we are now on the ocean, we wanted a place to go swimming and fishing in fresh water. My husband is an artist at heart, and he designed and built the house with attention to every detail. He and his crew cleared the land, put in the driveway, and built the house. He personally did most of the stonework around the fireplace. The granite countertops, custom built cabinets, etc., are a source of great pride to him. Everyone that enters is pleased at the aesthetic nature of the building.

What makes this property unique

There is no Internet or WiFi connection. This offers you and your family time with each other without the distraction of devices. Local libraries and schools provide internet access from their parking lots - no passwords required.

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