Getaway from the city and the fear of the coronavirus (COVID-19) at my secluded waterfront log home. I'm receiving a lot of inquires during this crisis and willing to rent my home out for a maximum of 1 month (1-week rental minimum). Do you want to be stuck in the city working from home, or work remotely from a beautiful log home 12' ft from the water? Keep your loved ones safe in a classic log home just feet away from the lake. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets, bonfires, horseshoe pit, outside grill, hammock, go fishing, and cherish the timeless beauty of the Maine woods & water—plus all the modern amenities—in this historic log home located just 12’ from the shore of Woods Pond in Bridgton, Maine. It’s the perfect place to relax, unwind, and make memories with friends and family.
1-Week Retreat (Toilet Paper Included):
$3,499
2-Week Getaway (Toilet Paper Included):
$6,998
3-Week Escape (Toilet Paper Included):
$10,497
1-Month Quarantine (Toilet Paper Included):
$14,999
Remaining Summer Availability:
May: 01-31 [open]
June: 01-26 [open]
July: Booked Full
August: 11-18 [8 nights open]
I want to make sure my home and surroundings are going to be a perfect fit for your vacation needs, so please use the “Contact owner” to start a conversation with me before clicking the “Book now” button.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
• Renovated log home with all the amenities
• Quiet, secluded surroundings
• Unobstructed lake views including gorgeous sunsets
• Abundant wildlife: Loons, Eagles, the Great Blue Herron, Moose, and more
• Two private sandy swimming beaches
• Large wooden dock with canoe
• Recessed, firebrick-lined bonfire pit
• Dug well with crystal clear drinking water
• 4 miles to shopping, dining & entertainment in Bridgton
THE EXPERIENCE
Start your day with a cup of coffee and a quiet paddle on the flat calm, glass-like waters of early morning. Play all day on the pond or check out the attractions in historic Bridgton, then come back to grill out on the deck, watch the sunset over the water through a frame of 100-year-old pine trees, and roast marshmallows over a bonfire while the fireflies and the stars sparkle all around. Collapse into a comfortable bed and get ready to do it all over again.
GUESTS BEST SUITED FOR THIS PROPERTY
Responsible, mature guests looking to get away and relax in peace and quiet are welcome. This includes small families, couples, and friends in groups of 6 or fewer. The property is suitable for guests of all ages including babies and children, though I do require that the person booking the listing be at least 25 years old. As much as I love wildlife, no pets are allowed.
My home is nestled in a serene neighborhood with 5 great neighbors I’ve known for over 20 years. Most of my neighbors are retired and enjoy the quiet pleasures of lake life, so it is important that guests be respectful and limit their noise level during the day and evening. There are also some non-human “neighbors” who also appreciate peace and quiet, such as the Maine loon who nests 1,000 feet away and the eagle who fishes around the pond daily and sometimes pulls a catch out of the water right in front of the property.
If you’re looking for a place to blast your radio, yell like Tarzan, and generally run wild, I can recommend some great rental homes on larger lakes more suited to your vacation needs.
Please do not exceed the 6-guest limit for the property or unfortunately you will be asked to leave.
HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY
Woods Pond is named after Bridgton’s first surveyor, Solomon Wood, who came to the area in the fall of 1776. In 1935 and 1936, my grandfather visited and made his own careful study of all the open land around the pond, searching for just the right spot to build his dream camp. He settled on a location that received the most sunlight throughout the day and had the perfect sunset view directly across the pond every night.
Built in two phases, the original camp on the property was one of the first structures on Woods Pond. My grandfather started out by building the summer home’s living quarters in 1936. Later, a large porch was added. The porch was actually taken from a storefront in town, loaded into an ox-drawn sleigh, and brought across the frozen pond to the property in wintertime. When spring arrived, my grandfather attached the porch to the main structure. He built the first dock out of tree trunks in 1938.
In 1995, my family built the existing log home on the site of the original camp. I’ve spent the past 4 years renovating the home and property to create a getaway retreat.
ABOUT WOODS POND
Woods Pond is 2 miles long by ¾ of a mile wide and 29 feet deep in the center, giving you ample space for your favorite lake activities including swimming, boating, water skiing, sailing, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.