Peaceful Lakefront Refuge in the Woods

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6267.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Waldoboro, ME

Morse's Sauerkraut
8 min drive
Damariscotta Lake State Park
19 min drive
Damariscotta Lake
19 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
41 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 King Bed

Queen room

1 Queen Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Powder/laundry

Toilet

Tub bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Dining

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About this property

This private getaway offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful wooded waterfront setting on Medomak Pond, and proximity to the coastal attractions of Midcoast Maine. Explore Camden, Rockland, and other coastal towns, then retreat to your private woodland refuge on the pond. Located at the end of a long dirt drive on 12 acres of woods, the 3-bedroom 2.5-bath Hilltop House has beautiful forest views from the front and back decks and screened porch, and easy access to the lake. Explore Medomak Pond’s 237 acres with the on-site kayaks or paddleboard, take a swim, or just sit on the dock and enjoy the views. Features include: living room with deck and gas fireplace; separate family room; well-equipped kitchen with newer appliances; first floor master suite with slider to screened porch, king bed, double vanity, and stall shower; two second floor bedrooms (one queen, one with two XL twins); second floor full bath with tub/shower; deck furniture, picnic table and propane grill; attached two-car garage. The Hilltop House shares access to the driveway and floating dock with the Lakeside Cottage, about 300 feet down the driveway. Exclusive use of two kayaks - one tandem and one single - and a stand-up paddleboard is included. Two vacations in one – spend your days exploring Midcoast Maine and your evenings relaxing in your lakefront forest retreat!

Minimum rental period is five nights.

Note that this property is NOT available for parties or special events - the well and septic system work PERFECTLY for the set occupancy limits, but are not guaranteed for larger groups.

Pets are strictly prohibited, no exceptions.

Located in Waldoboro, Midcoast Maine, about 8 miles north of Route 1 at Moody’s Diner, near:
Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage (July-August) – 6 miles
Savage Oaks Vineyard and Winery – 7 miles
Odd Alewives Farm Brewery - 8 miles
Damariscotta Lake State Park – 7 miles
Rockport Marine Park – 17 miles
Camden shopping, restaurants, galleries and waterfront – 18 miles
Rockland shopping, restaurants, museums and galleries – 18 miles
Owls Head Transportation Museum - 20 miles
Camden Hills State Park – 21 miles
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse – 21 miles
Owls Head State Park and Lighthouse - 23 miles
Lincolnville Beach – 25 miles
Pemaquid Beach Park - 29 miles
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park – 31 miles
Belfast shopping, restaurants, galleries and waterfront – 31 miles
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens – 35 miles
Boothbay Harbor shopping, restaurants, galleries and waterfront – 35 miles

Property manager

Deirdre

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Minimum rental period is five nights.

No fires or firearms are permitted anywhere on the property at any time, per owner's insurance policy..

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

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waldoboro

Located in Waldoboro, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Beech Hill Preserve and Strand Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Samoset Resort Golf Course and Cellardoor Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Waldoboro, ME

What's nearby

Morse's Sauerkraut - 8 min drive
Damariscotta Lake - 19 min drive
St. George River - 21 min drive
Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 36 min drive
Samoset Resort Golf Course - 40 min drive

Getting around

Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Morse's Sauerkraut - ‬8 min drive
‪The Pour Farm - ‬23 min drive
‪Sterlingtown Public House - ‬20 min drive
‪Jefferson Scoop - ‬18 min drive
‪Come Spring Cafe - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Lakefront Refuge in the Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Lakefront Refuge in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Lakefront Refuge in the Woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Lakefront Refuge in the Woods located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Damariscotta Lake State Park, Damariscotta Lake and St. George River. St George Lake and Biscay Pond are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

chrissy C.

29 July 2024

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

July Hilltop Stay

Kids had a great time in the water. Between the kayak, SUP and canoe, plus the 7-person raft we brought, there was plenty of water time/activity.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

21 July 2024

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

Great spot

We loved our time in Waldoboro. The description was accurate, the host was very available, the kitchen was well stocked, the lake just gorgeous. A perfect spot for a very hot week.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

25 Sept 2023

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

Excellent property and location

Our trip was built around enjoying the Maine country side and reconnecting with family. This location was perfect for our purposes. We hiked, shopped and toured with ease. Hurricane Lee provided excitement and a power outage. The property has a generator which kicked in immediately and kept the lights on and us in operation. We would highly recommend this location. We will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

9 Sept 2023

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

Perfect location

The house was beautiful and just the right size for the 6 of us. Plenty of rooms to get away if you want some space but large enough to all hang together. Also, perfectly located for everything we wanted to explore.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 Sept 2023

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

Very nice base for Mid-Coast Maine

The property is a big house with three bedrooms, multiple living rooms, screened-in porch, two full bathrooms, and a two-car garage (with a low, six-foot clearance).It's set back about 50 yards from Medomak Pond. The property is loaded with very useful amenities: a single and double kayak, a paddle board, adult life jackets a fully stocked kitchen, a million board games, and so on. The location is also pretty good because you're 15 minutes by car from one of the best, most child-friendly lakes/beaches in Maine, Damariscotta Lake State Park. It's also half an hour to Rockland and the great little museums there. So there's lots to do on sunny or rainy days. The downside, which you have to accept if you're living on a pond, is that you aren't in the thick of things. You come here because you want to be on a pond part of the time and enjoy that. And the pond is fine, but it is a pond and there's a busy road on the far side that is hidden behind trees but which you hear pretty clearly. But it's a nice place for paddle around for an hour, a drink on the pier at sunset, and a barbecue. It probably makes the most sense for a big group because you can sleep six and has tons of space. A note on the sheets: They are provided but you have to return them washed, dried, and folded before the 10 am check out. There is a front loading washer/dryer, so if you don't bring your own, you just have to be up by 7:30 or so and do a load before leaving. Not a big deal.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

1 Sept 2023

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

Ideal Maine Lake Experience

After experiencing many Maine vacation rentals, this one ranks as the best all around - comfortable, spacious, and well-equipped. To our delight and as foodies, we appreciated the pasta pot with built-in strainer, rolling pin, lobster pot, and other equipment. We loved the two large common rooms and the screened in porch. Lake Medomak met our preference for a smaller, user friendly lake. We enjoyed the kayaks and swimming. Appearances of a bald eagle, wild turkeys, loons, hawks, and yes, a black bear, made the stay even more memorable. While it may seem insignificant, we all noticed how cold and pure water came out of the tap! Although in a rural area, many attractions and conveniences are within an easy drive. The owner made every step of the rental process seamless and quickly responded to any concerns. I hope to return next year. Thank you!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

26 Aug 2023

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

Late August stay

House and amenities was exactly as described, except the WIFI worked better then described by owner and guests. Your not going to game on it but just fine for normal internet use. House was IMMACULATE! Very peaceful and quiet setting.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn N.

31 July 2023

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

Stay for 70.3 Maine

The property was ideal for our purposes. Excellent amenities and location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

30 July 2023

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

Picture Perfect!!

This lake house was amazing! The home is spacious, clean and so comfy. Every imaginable amenity is provided from a paddle board and kayaks, lawn games, board games, fully stocked kitchen and even a giant lobster pot with crackers and picks!! It was quite hot and humid during our stay but having ceiling fans in every room plus a number of box fans made it very tolerable. The house is a minute walk from the lake which is partially visible from the house. Hanging out on the screened in porch with coffee or an adult beverage was a favorite activity. Don't hesitate to book this property!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isaac D.

30 Aug 2022

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

Lovely retreat in the woods

Very quiet and remote feeling home. The wifi is not strong enough to handle the needs of a family used to doing work meetings, downloading movies or surfing the web. Important to know if you have an emergency meeting that you have to join - can go to nearby spots with free wifi…. Great if you are looking to get away from such modern annoyances.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

25 Aug 2022

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

Peaceful pond

Had a great time, especially exploring the pond by kayak and paddle board Peaceful and private

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joanna D.

6 Aug 2022

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

Barebones house in a beautiful location

We very much enjoyed our stay at this VRBO. We stayed in the middle of a heatwave and the fans kept us cool on the gorgeous lake. The lake was shallow and warm enough that our two year old had a blast in it as well. We took advantage of the proximity to adorable coastal Maine towns and local restaurants. However, I have to mention that this house is extremely bare bones. The owner insists that you wash, dry and fold any linens you borrow or use. We flew to Maine so we couldn’t pack all of our linens, and were charged 80 dollars extra because we had some still drying (rather than folding them half wet) for our 10 am checkout. There was also no food (or butter, oil), toilet paper, paper towels, etc. There wasn’t soap or dishwasher detergent - we bought that too. Again, because we flew, we bought everything. At the end of our stay, we were charged extra for not throwing away some of the food (Mayo for example) in the the fridge when we left. Something to keep in mind if you’re not planning on packing everything you need or throwing it out.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clem K.

25 July 2022

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

Perfect week at Medomak Pond

We had a wonderful and relaxing week at Hilltop House. Lots of room to spread out. The house was very clean and well equipped. The pond was gorgeous - we kayaked, fished, swam and spent long hours reading and sunning ourselves on the small pier. No one was in the little cottage so it was very quiet and private. Great weather too! Host was very responsive and did her utmost to accommodate us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

20 July 2022

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

HideAwayHome2

As I shared with the owner- Hit on every note. We've been visiting this area for the past 20 years or so and have enjoyed some amazing venues. Typically, we like to stay coastal- on the water. The most important trait we search for when deciding on where to stay. We'd ventured up the hill and noticed so much fresh water in the past, but never strayed away from the salt in the past. Figured we'd give it a shot- And Wow! So happy we did. Tucked up in the woods but with an inviting view of the pond was just so comfortable. Remote and private enough to feel happily isolated and away from any bustle. However, convenient for any possible amenity you could need. And, visiting the coast was easy and we did so almost daily. The pond served us well too. Swimming, fishing and watercrafting was daily fun for all. Thanks for the resident pair of loons for providing such a different soundtrack for the week. The home has everything you'll need. Well appointed with a terrific mix of rustic, cabin comfort and modern appliances. The mountain air and perfect weather provided the perfect atmosphere with breezes blowing through all the windows. Didn't need to use the air, but the ceiling fans on the second floor for the kids needed to be employed. Will definately look to visit this property again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ingeborg T., Allentown, PA

13 Oct 2021

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

Lovely House & Location

We enjoyed our stay! The house was super clean and had everything we needed. It was also quiet and relaxing sitting in the middle of nature. The location was great as we weren’t far from Rockland, Camden, and other places to do some exploring. It was disappointing that there wasn’t a clear view of the water from the house. Too many trees in the way. We also would have loved a seating area down by the water. But other than that, we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

lori s.

19 Aug 2021

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

Peaceful, beautiful Medomak Pond

We just returned from a wonderful week in Maine at Deirdre's home. This home is very well thought out, and well taken care of. We enjoyed the central location and the ease of getting around Midcoast Maine. The house has ample space for 6 adults to spread out when needed. The pond was absolutely wonderful, and the bonus of being provided kayaks was great. I cannot think of a single thing that should be changed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marina K.

8 Aug 2021

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

A home that has everything, on a lake, tucked away

lovely home is equipped with anything one would need to enjoy a gateway, it is one of just a few homes overlooking this lake. Cottage is right on the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

31 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quiet Comfort

Beautiful location on quiet pond. Comfortably furnished, had up to date appliances and spotlessly maintained. Private water access and 2 kayaks and a paddle board included.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

12 July 2021

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

Beautiful, cozy home in a relaxing setting.

We loved our stay at Medomak Pond, enjoying swimming, kayaking, and day trips and dinners in Damariscotta and Camden and Rockland. Wonderful places to walk, and hiking in Camden Hills. So much in the area. Checkout Moody’s Diner and Odd Alewives brewery in town.

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

23 Aug 2020

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

Fantastic Lakeside Rental

We just spent a great week taking advantage of the house, lake and area attactions. This is one of the best maintained and appointed house rentals we have stayed in. Very comfortable house perfect for families. Areas to congregate together but also room to spread out. All appliances and other amenities are of good quality and well cared for. Excellent instructions and signage. Dierdre was responsive and helpful. Highly recommend this property

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul v.

19 Aug 2020

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

Maine during Covid

We arrived in Maine with negative Covid results, so were able to enjoy the surrounding area. The house was great, the sunsets and meteor shower amazing, and the kayaks and paddle board a good way to explore the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

marcy r.

14 Aug 2020

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great spot on a quiet lake

the house was the perfect size for our group of 5 - great location within an easy drive of several lobster shacks and the cute town of damariscotta. great fishing from either the kayaks provided or right on the shore off the dock!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kendrah N.

6 Aug 2020

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

Wonderful!

The house was set in a beautiful area. Great get away from the city! It was clean and spacious.. The check in process was made very easy as the property manager was great about responding to communications and the booklet/ instructions that came with the house was very helpful. The house is about 35 minutes away from Camden and the beaches, which was such a treat! We took daily trips to those areas. Conveniently there is a supermarket about 15 minutes away. Loved our stay!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Matt P.

28 July 2020

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

Lakeside retreat

The lake and kayaking was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

chris h.

20 July 2020

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

Great house

Large home, plenty of room; comfortable beds & furniture property is lovely, many acres!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Deirdre

I purchased this from the long-time original owners, as my future summer retirement home, and I'm enjoying improving the property and sharing it with summer visitors to Midcoast Maine. I spend many weeks here in the off-season working on the houses and the grounds.

Why they chose this property

Privacy - on 12 acres, on a private road, surrounded by woods on three sides and the lake on the west, allowing for fantastic sunsets over the water.
Lakefront - Medomak Pond is the perfect size, big enough to swim, kayak and fish for hours, but too small for noisy power boats.
Location - between Boothbay Harbor and Camden, within an easy drive of dozens of great attractions and the ocean.

What makes this property unique

This is a true year-round home, not purely a rental property, so the kitchen is fully furnished with all the gear needed for "real" cooking. There are multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for either hanging out together or getting some "alone" time. And after a day of touring bustling harborfronts, it's relaxing to return to a quiet spot surrounded by shady woods and wildlife.