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Lakefront, Stunning Home only 30 min to Sugarloaf!

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Living Room with Electric Fireplace
Kitchen
Master King Bedroom View 1
Upstairs Loft with Two Twins (room for a blowup mattress)
Lakefront with Large Yard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Strong, ME
  • Porter Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • University of Maine - Farmington
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Sugarloaf Ski Resort
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront, Stunning Home only 30 min to Sugarloaf!

Lakefront Paradise! Fully stocked home on Porter Lake, WiFi, Smart TVs, deck & patio, outdoor furniture, grill, hammock, spacious yard and private dock, swim float, only 35 minutes from Sugarloaf USA's ski slopes and only 20 minutes from the college town of Farmington's resturants, bars, shops, and more! Direct access to Maine's best network of ATV & snowmobile trails or ice fishing (winter) out the front door! All the comforts of home, Experience Maine's lake lifestyle at its finest!
The house sits out on a peninsula and you will love the nearly 360 degree view of the lake! Porter Lake is a hidden gem in Maine's Western Mountains; its clean, clear waters are surrounded by pristine nature and endless opportunities for outdoor sports! Whether you enjoy fishing, kayaking, or powerboating and watersports, Porter Lake is the perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy the authentic Maine experience! Get away from the crowds of other more well known lakes and enjoy your very own slice of Maine Paradise any time of the year!
The entire house and property is yours during your stay! Our property is at the end of a private, quiet road and the few neighbors are very friendly! A well equipped general store, gas station, and farm to table restaurant, open 6:00 am to 8:00 pm is only 5 minutes away in Strong. You can get to additional restaurants, bars, shops in Farmington or Kingfield only 20 min either direction. Finally, you will love the proximity to Sugarloaf USA's 162 trails over 1240 skiable acres for skiing, the Maine Huts and Trails network for hiking & mountain biking, the Bigalow Mountains and Appalachian Trail, as well as ITS and Black Fly Loop snowmobile trails and cross country skiing, snowshoeing trails just out the door! For security, we have an outdoor camera at the front door/driveway area and a noise decibel monitoring device.

We supply all linens, bath towels, beach towels, hand towels, etc (we do not supply washcloths). Please check our listing for all other free amenities.

Property manager

Jeff & Jess Davis
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Strong

Located in Strong, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lower Fox and Titcomb Mountain Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Richardson Tract and Porter Lake. Ski Museum of Maine and Maine Huts & Trails are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Strong, ME

What's nearby

  • Porter Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Maine - Farmington - 30 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Embden Pond - 45 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Sugarloaf Ski Resort - 53 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Mount Blue State Park - 74 min drive - 55.7 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Elephant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Rib - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Country Delight - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront, Stunning Home only 30 min to Sugarloaf! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lakefront, Stunning Home only 30 min to Sugarloaf!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront, Stunning Home only 30 min to Sugarloaf!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront, Stunning Home only 30 min to Sugarloaf! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Porter Lake and within 20 miles (32 km) of Stanley Museum and Ski Museum of Maine. Maine Huts & Trails and University of Maine - Farmington are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Samuel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful scenery
Our stay was amazing and full of beautiful views. This was our first trip to Maine, and we plan to go back again several more times!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ICE FISHING GET AWAY
Great property, exceptional views....the house has great access to the lake. It snowed during our trip, so the large front windows made it a great vantage point to watch the snow and our ice fishing traps.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hunting trip
Great property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake
Location was beautiful and house was very comfortable. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dickie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
Loved the house / views / lake side hangout. Property was amazing and absolutely would consider going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
Jeff and Jess Davis are amazing hosts. I highly recommend their property if you are in the Strong/Kingfield area. House is spotless and well equipped We would definitely stay here again. Thank you Jeff and Jess.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend at the lake
We loved the quiet lakeside house, perfect for two couples. And awesome place for our dog to enjoy swimming. Hosts are very nice, can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location!! Location!!
Beautiful peaceful spot on the pond/lake. We could not have enjoyed our stay more! Clean, well equipped and tremendous view of the pond and mountains. We are already discussing going back next year. Special place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
Beautiful, peaceful spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicest house on the lake.
Beautiful house, just like depicted, excellent communication, even our service dog was able to relax for once due to the privacy, peace and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Spring Weekend
My husband, two dogs, and I enjoyed a quiet April weekend on Porter Lake. The place was exactly as described and clearly a beloved family lake house. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect snowed-in vacation
A perfect family spot to enjoy snow-shoeing and xcountry skiing on the lake. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Norton,MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Strong Maine Vacation
Beautiful layout for our summer vacation. We Kayaked, fished, used the swim platform and had a really nice time! Weather was perfect and lake was very clean! Our dogs thoroughly enjoyed the lake as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sybil C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
We enjoyed our stay! Peaceful property. Very clean and updated. Great Lake access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zak S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maine lake vacation
The property was nice and clean. The owners were easy to contact with questions we had. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Spot
My family and I stayed here for Memorial Day weekend and had a great time. We couldn’t have asked for a better location or a better view of the lake! Property was clean and well maintained! Would definitely recommend this place to everyone! We have actually already booked it for this winter!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
Our stay in the Lakefront home was simply outstanding. The beautiful setting, quiet location, warm water, sunny weather, and the ability to have our local family and pet join us all contributed to this wonderful vacation. Our family hopes to return to this beautiful home next year. Thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robecca H., Saco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best stay with glorious view
The location and views are unbelievable. The property is by far the best on this lake. The lake itself is so warm and crystal clear! The beds were all very comfortable and we had absolutely everything we needed. The jacuzzi tub was so relaxing and super clean! We definitely didn’t want to leave and will be back to enjoy more of this place. If you are thinking about booking, stop thinking and book it! You will not regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Life at its BEST!
The location was beautiful with the lake and mountains. The yard had plenty of space for relaxing, we brought our corn hole and enjoyed nights by the fire. The sounds from the bullfrogs, loons and peepers at night were harmonious. We brought our kayaks and used the ones provided for our son and daughter in law, it was nice to all get out together on the lake. We didn't catch much fishing.... LOL The house was set up was very nice, well stocked and no matter where you sat you had a view of the lake. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kate A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake!
Our group booked this home to spend the 4th of July weekend and we had a good time. The home is on a gorgeous, clean lake and the setting is extremely relaxing and private. We really enjoyed sitting on the dock and watching the loons (I have never seen so many)! The owners provided great directions to get to the house and check in was easy. We appreciated the owners leaving kayaks and a canoe for guest use - it was nice to be able to get out on the water! The lake was also great for swimming although we would of appreciated if the ladder had been attached to the dock for our stay. Our dogs loved playing in the yard and swimming with us. The house appears to have been updated recently and was a good size for our group of four adults and two dogs. We appreciate the owners allowing dogs to stay. The house had most everything we needed to prepare meals except we could not find dish towels. We appreciated the space left in the pantry for guest items. Of note, some of the drawers and cabinets were cluttered and these spaces, and some kitchen items, were not as clean as would be expected. The beds were comfortable but there was limited space for guest items in the bedrooms/closets due to the owners storing their clothing/items there. We were able to work around this but our experience would have been improved if there was more space set aside for guest’s things. Would overall recommend this property to those looking for a relaxed stay on a beautiful Maine lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake and wildlife
My husband and I came for our anniversary and it was a great time. The setting of the home right on the water was the best - very clean. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliana M., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful getaway
Our group had a great time at this beautiful lakehouse. After some initial confusion related to a delaying confirming the reservation through the VRBO platform, everything went smoothly. It was great to have use of the canoe and kayaks and the fire pit was a lot of fun. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun by the lake!
The location was lovely. Quiet lake with friendly people. Plenty of room for all of us. Nice to cook in the kitchen or on the grill. Enjoyed the kayaks and being out on the water. The public sandy beach is just a short walk (or kayak/canoe ride) away. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay!
The property is beautiful, the lake is very clean and clear and the views are amazing! The house is very nice inside and appears to have been redone recently. All the necessities are provided and when we had questions, Jess was very responsive. Love the bedroom furniture and the beds are comfortable. The air conditioning was a big plus because it was a pretty hot week. We spent a lot of time floating around in the lake. Our Lab enjoyed the lake as much as we did. We joke that this is his vacation. All in all, we had a very enjoyable and relaxing week. I would highly recommend this property for a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeff & Jess Davis

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Welcome! We hope that you have a wonderful stay at our home on the scenic western mountains of Maine. Relax and enjoy the natural surroundings and serenity of this special place. Please remember that this is our home; treat it and our belongings with the same respect that you would expect if someone were visiting your home. We found this property in 2018 and decided it was the perfect place to enjoy year-round with its beautiful lake and proximity to Sugarloaf for skiing and the hiking of the Bigelow Mountains. We enjoy spending time here with our family and friends along with our son.

Jeff owns and runs an international travel company, ActivSport Travel and Jess is a high school Math teacher in South Portland. Our passions lay in soccer, skiing, traveling the world, and being outdoors.

We know you will love your time at Porter Lake and feel free to say hi to the friendly neighbors, there are very nice people that live here. The setting is so relaxing you will be tempted not to leave but be sure to take advantage of the many hikes and trails in the area both during the winter and the summer!

Enjoy our home and have a wonderful stay!
Jess + Jeff

Why they chose this property

We chose this property because we loved the lakefront setting, and Porter Lake's pristine waters and wildlife makes it one of Maine's best kept secrets! We were looking for something close to a quality ski resort in the winter, but yet just far enough away to have some privacy from the hustle and bustle of the busy ski condo scene. We also wanted a place that would be special to visit in the summer and the fall months as well. This property checks all of our boxes for a perfect vacation any time of year and we think you and your loved ones will feel the same way!

What makes this property unique

Lakefront setting with unbeatable views and pristine nature. The sounds of the loons will enchant you and morning coffee out on the dock is a transcendental experience! In the winter, the property takes on an even more intimate and cozy atmosphere with snowshoeing and cross country skiing on the lake or snowmobiling on the exceptional trail network just down the road from the house as fun outdoors pursuits.

Languages:

English, French

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