The dock on an autumn morning Kitchen additional counter space at kitchen View from kitchen Living room. Yes, a bread machine! living area near the wood stove Dining area end of living room Main level bathroom Solarium another pleasant place to sit Main bedroom Upstairs bathroom, bath has shower. Second bedroom. Note bed is on the floor as this is usually a study. Second bedroom also has a work desk. Upstairs bedroom and TV room TV room The deck overlooking the lake. The pergola louvres can be opened or closed as needed. Grilling opportunities with propane, or charcoal, or open fire I love to grill here! The autumn colours are spectacular! Entrance to dock, which is sunny in the morning and shaded in late afternoon Dock has special 'exhibit' area. We are keeping the fallen tree alive! Lower end of yard Firewood is available for the campfire Campfire is steps away from the lake. Top end of the private boardwalk Part of the private boardwalk goes along the shoreline. An entrance to the boardwalk yet another place to sit quietly and enjoy nature The floating Zen mossy log. Deer can be seen throughout the year (but no guarantees of course) There are some tame Red Squirrels which may let you feed them Chipmunks are very tame and can be fed if you like. One of the 5 kayaks available

 

Premium #45122

Lakefront living in a natural paradise, swim, kayak, grill or just chill

House • Limerick ME United States

    5 Guests   
    3 Bedrooms   
    3 Beds   
    2 Bathrooms   
    Wheelchair accessible
    5 Car spaces  
    2 Cars available   
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Hospitality  
Hospitality Description: Happy to host a couple in return for similar hosting at their house. We can treat you like family, pick up at Boston airport (2 hours away) provide most meals or you can do your own thing. Duration: a week?

Statistics

Listed  July 2025
Views  569

General Overview

We are fortunate to have 2 acres of natural paradise on a quiet cove of Lake Arrowhead (1000 acres), Maine. We have a 150m long boardwalk that winds its way through a wooded area of the property and a dock on the lake. A large campfire spot is just a few steps away from the water and is surrounded by tall trees. There are multiple BBQ options on a large deck with a pergola that provides shade and outdoor lounging with a view of the lake. The house has central air conditioning, and a solarium if you wish to be inside and view the lake too. The well equipped kitchen has an induction stove, large refrigerator, dishwasher. The main bedroom also looks out over the lake. We take great care of our house and yard and will take equal care of yours. There are three nice hiking trails within about 10 miles and many more beyond that. Sebago lake is 20 miles away. Lake Winnipesauke in New Hampshire is 33 miles away. There are numerous lighthouses to be viewed along the Maine coast including the famous Nubble Lighthouse just over an hour's drive away. The city of Portland, which is highly rated for its restaurants, is also an hour away. One can also do a day trip around the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

The Space

There are three bedrooms, and we listed occupancy as '5', but there is also plenty more space if (say) children are OK sleeping on foam mattresses we have. The house has three levels: Basement, main level and top floor. Main level has Kitchen, Dining area, living area, solarium, a bedroom and a bathroom with shower. A large deck is also at this same level and is accessed through large sliding door. The top level has the main bedroom, a study (off limits), third bedroom (also used as a TV room, TV is streamed via Roku with Netflix subscription), and main bathroom with bath and shower. Both bathrooms have bidet equipped toilets. The basement also has a chest freezer, second refrigerator and workbench and tools. A walk-out door to the area below the main deck has a sink and portable generator for backup power. A huge carport provides shelter for two cars and firewood. The bed in the bedroom on the main level is a double, but has no base (mattress is on the floor) as the room is usually used as a study. If a base is needed, for say, two adults, we can probably make a plan. There are currently no pets in the house but we did look after two cats in 2024. There is central Air Conditioning and air is circulated throughout the house. Many lights are voice controlled.

Guest Access

High speed internet with wifi. An electric car is available if we can also use a car. Access to club gym, sauna and indoor pool (about 2 miles away) is included. The upstairs study and a large model train layout in basement is off limits

Notes

More pictures of inside the house will be added soon! The car available is electric. Our insurance company will need name, date of birth and licence number to quote what it would cost to add you to the insurance for the duration of the stay. No doubt any car we use at your end will have similar requirements.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Gym
Gym
Sauna
Sauna
BBQ
BBQ
Pool
Pool
Balcony
Balcony
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah
EV Home Charger
EV Home Charger
Kayak
Kayak

Travel Styles

    Budget
    Family
    Romantic
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Mountains
    Beach
    Water
    Remote
    Hiking

Accessibility

Step free access 
Accessible bedroom 

House Rules

    Unsuitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Dog free
    Smoke free
    Fragrance free
    Low allergen

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Safe & quiet, some houses are vacation homes, some full time residents. Our house is on a dead-end (Cul-de-sac).

Getting to my home

45 Minutes from Portland (Maine) 2 hours 10 minutes drive from Boston Last mile is well maintained dirt road.

Nearest airport

Portland 45 mins Boston International just over 2 hours

Getting Around

No public transport, you will need a car, your own, or ours. Small grocery and hardware stores in town (Limerick) about 4 miles away. A large supermarket is 20 minutes away in Waterboro. Coast is 45 minutes away.

Map of Approximate Location


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Debbie Broderick and Dale

Retired couple who love nature. Two children who are now independent and no longer in hour home. Non-smokers. We have lived in South Africa za, Germany 🇩🇪 and the USA 🇺🇸. Dale likes grilling, computer software, and model trains, and Debbie loves native plants. We enjoy natural beauty, & rural settings. We want to explore Ireland 🇮🇪 and New Zealand 🇳🇿.
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