Historic country lodge, western mountains of Maine (#34720)

Description of the Andover vacation home rental

Historic country lodge in Maine's western mountains 20-30 minutes to local ski areas (Sunday River, Mt. Abrams, Black Mountain). Sleeps 12 in cold weather, up to 20+ in warm weather. 2 kitchens, 2 dining rooms. 15 fireplaces. Winter and summer rentals available. Event, daily, weekly rates subject to usage. This is a truly unique vacation and recreation spot - comfortable and gorgeous with deep history in a friendly old-New England town. Built in 1792 by the first homesteading settler in the valley; renovated in the late 1800s at the peak of the Railroad era into a private summer retreat with design contributions by Stanford White and Frederick Law Olmsted. Wonderful interiors including breathtaking great room, several salons, Grand Dining Room. Long views that defy words. Contemporary utilities & amenities including wireless internet. Fully furnished, catering available. 3 hours from Boston. References required.

Magnificent setting with broad lawns and pastures overlooking mountain valley. XC-ski, sno-mo, pond & river, horseback, & ATV trails on property. Plentiful outdoor activities: swim, boat, fish (stocked pond, great fishing throughout the area including some of the nations most pristine wild trout waters), hike, bike, ride, golf, berry pick, you name it. Nearby Rangeley Lakes, Rapid, Magalloway, Kennebago, Androscoggin & Swift Rivers, Appalachian Trail, and Bethel & Sunday River golf and ski resorts.

• 4 Queen Beds, 2 Double Beds, 14 Twin Beds, 5 Sofa Beds, 1 Crib
• Hardwood Floors
• Ping Pong Table
• Balcony
• Heating
• Porch
• Cook
• High Speed Internet
• Private Pool
• Deck
• Housekeeper
• View (Mountains)
• Fireplace
• Linens Provided
• View (Water)
• Full Kitchen
• Parking

• Alarm Clock
• Iron
• Stove
• CD Player
• Microwave
• Telephone
• Charcoal Grill
• Oven
• TV (Antenna)
• Coffee Maker
• Radio
• VCR
• DVD Player
• Refrigerator (Full)
• Washer/Dryer
• Fax Machine
• Stereo

• Beach (onsite)
• Kayaking (onsite)
• Downhill Skiing (20 miles)
• Bicycling (onsite)
• Snowmobiling (onsite)
• Golf (20 miles)
• Boating (onsite)
• Grocery Store (<1 mile)
• Live Entertainment (20 miles)
• Canoeing (onsite)
• Restaurant (<1 mile)
• Miniature Golf (20 miles)
• Cross-Country Skiing (onsite)
• Tennis (<1 mile)
• Movie Theater (20 miles)
• Fishing (onsite)
• Lake (4 miles)
• Shopping Area (20 miles)
• Hiking (onsite)
• Sailing (4 miles)
• Water Park (20 miles)
• Horseback Riding (onsite)
• Water Skiing (4 miles)
• Whitewater Rafting (20 miles)
• Ice Skating (onsite)
• Windsurfing (4 miles)

2nd full Kitchen; Grand Dining Room (seats 20-30);
Please note that the "Private Pool" indicated above is actually a spring fed private pond with a beach, rope swing and picnic table set amidst the fields behind the house - it's nice!

• Payment Options: Money Order, PayPal, Personal Check
   
• Check In: 12 p.m.
   
• Check Out: 3 p.m.
   
• Required Stay: Winter 2 night minimum; Summer pref Sat-Sat
   
• Lodging Tax: 7%
   
• Deposits: 50% of the total rental fee is required to confirm rental. The balance of the rental fee plus security deposit must be received at least 30 days in advance of the rental to avoid cancellation. Security deposit: $1000 on rentals up to $2500, else $2500.
   

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