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5/14/22 People swimming and boating 85 and sunny, what a day!

As you drive into the Lodge 2 story home 30 feet from the lake

Hobe elliptical paddleboards ( not same Lake) 2 and 2 regular paddle bds

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10303 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Check-in time

5:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Orland, ME

Fort Knox State Park16 min drive
Branch Lake27 min drive
Telephone Museum35 min drive
Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)45 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Mikail S.

Oct 21, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bear room

1 King Bed

Deer Room

1 King Bed

Moose room

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

Office 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Heart Lodge Lakefront, great fishing and swimming with kayaks and paddle Bds!

Ready to go! Water Trampoline out May 23,2024. swimming already this year! Heart Pond Best swimming around warm water. Large living room and dining room with water view. Watch the kids swim, paddleboard or kayak. 3 bedrooms with water view and air conditioning. 1 bonus room with a queen bed.1 Kids area with bunkbed for 3 and A/C. All rooms animal themed for that down east Maine outdoor feel. Ice fishing or ice skating in the Winter. 4 paddle boards and 4 kayaks with paddles and life jackets for your use. 30 feet from the water Lake front Property. 4 man spa on back deck. Hot tub shut down November to April due to cold weather. Dock out till November back in spring due to ice. Last year swimming till middle of Oct. Southern view. High speed internet and Direct tv.

Property manager

Stanley Wilbur

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Unique 9 foot dive tower, small private beach

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Orland

Located in Orland, this holiday home is on the beach. Northeast Historic Film and Woodlawn Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Knox State Park and Ellsworth Congregational Church. Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and North Light Books are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Orland, ME

What's nearby

Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory - 15 min drive
Fort Knox State Park - 16 min drive
Branch Lake - 27 min drive
Telephone Museum - 35 min drive
Darling's Waterfront Pavilion - 39 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
‪Crosby's Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
‪Carrier's Mainely Lobster - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart Lodge Lakefront, great fishing and swimming with kayaks and paddle Bds! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart Lodge Lakefront, great fishing and swimming with kayaks and paddle Bds!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart Lodge Lakefront, great fishing and swimming with kayaks and paddle Bds!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart Lodge Lakefront, great fishing and swimming with kayaks and paddle Bds! located?

This Orland holiday home is on the beach, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Toddy Pond, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bucksport Golf Club and Jonathan Buck Monument. Buck Memorial Library and Northeast Historic Film are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mikail S.

21 Oct 2023

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Cozy Lodge Experience

Perfect

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie H., Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

21 Aug 2023

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Relaxing and fun stay for a multigenerational family vacation

<15 min drive to Bucksport for groceries and lobster shacks and fresh lobsters to do a lobster bake at the house. Nearby Big Chicken Barn antiques and books (<5 min north) was a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

20 Aug 2023

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first family vacation

Excellent family vacation home and lake water quality. All lake toys, kitchen utensils were very nice. Suggest new mattresses for deer room and installing the ladder to water for easier access.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

5 Aug 2023

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Great time !

Everything was great from booking to leaving ! The owners were awesome and the house was perfect ! Our kids in there twenties never wanted to leave ! Can’t wait to come back !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

31 July 2023

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Wonderful location and so many activities/amenities

Absolutely loved our stay. We had multiple generations (great grandma down to a one-year-old) and everyone loved this beautiful lake house. The kayaks, paddleboards, trampoline/slide, and fishing poles were just the start. The kitchen was well-equipped, games and puzzles were handy for a rainy day, and the location is very convenient to all the places we wanted to visit. Very much recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

26 June 2023

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Wonderful home and location

My family had a great time at Heart Lodge. The kids loved the trampoline, kayaks, and paddleboards. The house was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed. The location was also great - close to a grocery store and some restaurants, and not too far from Bar Harbor & Acadia (~45 minute drive).

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Babette M.

18 June 2023

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Great Vacation

This was a great house for our family for a week of vacation. Plenty of room for everyone, great outdoor space. We enjoyed the kayaks and the dock.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheila a.

12 June 2023

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Beautiful Spacious Lakefront Home

This is a Great Place . If it hadn't rained all week it would've been a BLAST, but we still had a good time. A beautiful setting and home with all the water toys and amenities. Primary bedroom has a balcony overlooking the lake and lower decks. Fun and romantic both. I definitely recomend this lovely VRBO.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett P.

11 Dec 2022

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Simply Amazing

Our family had a hunt planned for the guys. The girls would be staying and relaxing at the house for the week. I searched for so long to find the right place for our family of 5- the Heart Lodge was absolutely the most perfect location! I can’t rate it enough stars, Stanley the owner was wonderful. He called to check to see if we needed anything at all and answered all of my questions very quickly with great recommendations:) We we’re here Thanksgiving week. The weather was great, cold but some days warm enough to enjoy kayaking and fishing from the dock. We loved the hot tub and was able to enjoy it before it was closed for the season! There is everything you could ever need here. The kitchen is stocked perfectly, plenty of towels, sheets and beach towels! We loved that everyone had there own room and our teenage boys each had a king size bed! The 2 sets of washer and dryers were so useful and made it easy for upstairs and downstairs laundry! The beds were the most comfortable we have ever had in any rental - adjustable mattresses to fit your comfort level! The tv worked great as well as the WiFi! We had a minivan and had no problems getting to and from the lodge! There was tons of closet space and each bedroom was huge! The views overlooking the pond (or lake as we called it) were breathtaking. 15-30 minute drive into Ellsworth, Bar Harbor and a few other sweet towns! The towns were so quaint and warm feeling! We loved some of the shopping in the area as well as the dining at the local restaurants! We also felt very safe here! We absolutely loved Maine, the simple life that is here and the Heart Lodge was such a warm and cozy location for our family to enjoy! Traveling from North Carolina, this place made it really hard to leave! We wished we had more time! Thank you Stanley for sharing your wonderful lodge by the water with our family!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

26 Oct 2022

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Perfect location - wonderful property

Any negative comments about the state of the property must have been from before the renovation -- Every room in the house feels brand new. The view from the deck and the porch (and the hot tub) across Heart Pond (especially with the mist in the morning) are inspiring. Every bedroom except for the kids bunk beds has a view of the pond, so it can be the first thing you see every morning. The owner was responsive and helpful, although we didn't need anything during the stay. Overall, just the property we were looking for, for our fall foliage tour. Oh, and if you are looking for lobster, I recommend Wood's seafood Market in Bucksport, and Young's lobster pound in Belfast. Both had great prices and a wonderful selection.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerilyn M., Greenville, SC

25 Sept 2022

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Tons of lake fun! Well-equipped, great location!

We just finished a 2-week stay at Stan's lakehouse and it was wonderful! This was our first trip to Maine (hubby, 14-year-old son, 12-year-old daughter, 81-year-old mother-in-law, and me.) I wanted a location that would be convenient for several day-trips to Acadia plus other coastal and inland areas *and* a place that would offer an abundance of activities on the days we stayed closer to "home." This house fit the bill on all counts. The kids spent multiple days playing in the lake (yes, even in September!). The floating trampoline was a big hit but the paddleboards & kayaks got lots of use too. I highly recommend an early morning kayak ride around Hart Pond. So peaceful. The hot tub was a nice bonus! The house itself was well-equipped. The kitchen had every gadget & small appliance I could think of - and then some! As a mom, I'm especially thankful for the crockpot & InstantPot. And TWO sets of washers & dryers mean I didn't have to come home to piles of laundry. Most importantly, the beds were very comfortable. We all slept well after long, active days. All of this at a very convenient location for accessing Acadia/ Bar Harbor, Castine/ Blue Hill, Camden... all less than an hour away. Boothbay Harbor approx 2 hours away. We never made it inland- but the drive to Moosehead Lake/ Greenville was mapping at 2 hours away. Stan was great at communicating and very quick to answer questions- but not intrusive. I highly recommend this home and would welcome the opportunity to stay again next time we're in Maine.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gloria C.

13 Sept 2022

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A great place to stay

This property is beautifully maintained and equipped for family fun. It deserves the highest rating!! Thank you for a super vacation.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

20 Aug 2022

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Wonderful Lakehouse

The house was newly renovated and very comfortable. The owner had a wonderful dock, kayaks, paddle boards , and a swim float. We spent as much time swimming and paddling on this crystal clear pond as we did hiking at nearby Acadia NP. This rental is a gem!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

14 Aug 2022

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Everything we could ask for in a Maine rental house

We’ve been renting in Maine with friends for over 10 years (family of 4 and family of 5) and this rental had everything we could ask for - kayaks, paddle boards, elliptical paddle boards, fire pit, grills, hot tub, a/c in all the bedrooms, solid internet, 2 sets of washers and dryers, I could go on and on. At one point we lost power due to a downed power line nearby and Stan notified us right away. He also proactively made sure his well didn’t run out during a difficult Maine dry spell. The location was excellent and we spent time during the week in Camden, Ellsworth, Belfast, Deer Isle, Bucksport, and Orland. Finally, Heart Pond was clear and beautiful and the hike up Great Pond Mountain was well worth the views.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel W., Chicago, IL

6 Aug 2022

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Perfect

The property was just as advertised. A perfect place for our family vacation. The lake is amazing and the location was quiet yet situated where you can get anywhere and get anything you need. The owner is amazingly responsive and the house has everything you could need. Take advantage of the local seafood. Can’t wait to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

3 Aug 2022

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Loved our stay at Heart Lodge

Can’t wait to go back! Was perfect for our two families. You can tell the owner really cares , the house was one the best equipped we have rented! The owner added so many extras from a water trampoline, hot tub, paddleboards,kayaks and a fire pit with plenty of wood. We loved hanging on the patio and swimming in the crystal clear water and then going to the hot tub. It was great to relax on comfortable furniture and watch Stranger Things on Netflix during the evening! No need to leave the house but it was nice to have restaurants and stores nearby in Bucksport which was nice little town.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

25 July 2022

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Perfection and tranquility

We could not have picked a more perfect place to spend a week in Maine. The property had everything we needed and then some! Inside and outside was spacious and serene. Owners were super helpful and kind. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernice T.

18 July 2022

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The perfect vacation rental

I highly recommend staying at this property. It was perfect for our family. We always looked forward to returning to our cabin after a tiring day hiking at Acadia. The renters thought of everything. You will not need to bring anything but your clothes and personal items. The house has everything you need. We really enjoyed all of the amenities and spent a lot of time on the pond. The water is so clear and refreshing. This place is so secluded and quiet. The owners were always quick to answer any questions we had. We wish we had more time to just spend at the rental. It was so relaxing and fun!! The kids said the rental was their favorite part of the trip!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

2 July 2022

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Absolutely amazing for family vacation

We had a wonderful time at Heart Lodge...very clean (and we are very selective), all amenities (including fully furnished kitchen to fantastic water toys), lake is crystal clear and secluded (many days we were only ones on the lake), great location to visit Bar Harbor/Acadia, Belfast, Camden...owner is super accommodating and very attentive...we travel a lot and stay at these types of places...this is definitely a return trip kinda place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

28 June 2022

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Wonderful lake living!

Awesome home on a pristine lake. The home has every amenity and the owners are responsive and helpful. We had a great family vacation enjoying everything at the lake and nearby Acadia.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd i.

22 June 2022

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Family fun at the lake

A great place for a family gathering with spacious rooms. Very clean, newly renovated. All amenities included. Very responsive and friendly hosts. Drawn outside by the lake and all the kayaks, paddle boards and elliptical! Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

11 June 2022

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Awesome Family Vacation

Probably the most well furnished and accommodating property we have ever stayed at. Our group of 7 was totally comfortable and the outdoor activities and room options were perfect. Great accessibility to Acadia National Park to northeast and Camden/Rockland to South. Just an awesome stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Stanley Wilbur

Stan and Theresa Wilbur have been in the rental business for over 25 years. This Lake Rental is a perfect addition to there great success. Growing up in Maine they were Highschool Sweethearts. Both have worked 3 jobs at a time most of their lives including, Commercial Diving, Masonry, Building Construction, Electronic tech, Jackson Lab Tech, Blueberry farmers, Martial Arts instructors, Wreath makers, Rentals of course. Faith in God has been foremost in their lives. Theresa is a Realtor with Realty of Maine. Serving others is a privilege for them. Read reviews on VRBO #181411 for more info on them.

Why they chose this property

Golf courses close by, Fort Knox only about 12 minutes away, Acadia National Park about 45 minutes away, great Restaurants 10 minutes away Awesome shopping close by, Ellsworth Hospital about 25 minutes away. Walmart, McDonalds, KFC, Dairy Queen, etc about 20 minutes away.

What makes this property unique

Hobe Paddle boards are rare to find and lots of fun more stable than others. Reg paddlebds and 4 Kayaks with paddles and life jackets. In Maine woods on one side Lake on the other, Large splake, and other fish in Lake, spring fed great swimming, Lots of wildlife around Eagles live on the lake. Water so pure some camps on the lake even drink the water right out of the Lake.