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Lakefront, Stunning Home only 30 min to Sugarloaf!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Strong, ME
  • Porter Lake
    11 min walk
  • Sugarloaf Mountain
  • University of Maine - Farmington
    30 min drive
  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur)
    66 min drive

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Exterior
Paddle, float, fish, or rope swing into the near by crystal clear mountain lake.
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (124)
The price is AU$204
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Paddle, float, fish, or rope swing into the near by crystal clear mountain lake.

About the area

Strong

When you stay at this vacation home in Strong, you'll be on the waterfront and 11 minutes by foot from Porter Lake. .This vacation home is 32.2 mi (51.8 km) from Sugarloaf Ski Resort and 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Stanley Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Porter Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Maine - Farmington - 30 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Sugarloaf Ski Resort - 53 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Mount Blue State Park - 74 min drive - 55.7 km
  • Colby College - 76 min drive - 68.6 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Elephant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Rib - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Country Delight - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront, Stunning Home only 30 min to Sugarloaf!

Lakefront Paradise! Fully stocked home on Porter Lake, WiFi, Smart TVs, deck & patio, outdoor furniture, grill, hammock, spacious yard and private dock, swim float, only 35 minutes from Sugarloaf USA's ski slopes and only 20 minutes from the college town of Farmington's resturants, bars, shops, and more! Direct access to Maine's best network of ATV & snowmobile trails or ice fishing (winter) out the front door! All the comforts of home, Experience Maine's lake lifestyle at its finest!
The house sits out on a peninsula and you will love the nearly 360 degree view of the lake! Porter Lake is a hidden gem in Maine's Western Mountains; its clean, clear waters are surrounded by pristine nature and endless opportunities for outdoor sports! Whether you enjoy fishing, kayaking, or powerboating and watersports, Porter Lake is the perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy the authentic Maine experience! Get away from the crowds of other more well known lakes and enjoy your very own slice of Maine Paradise any time of the year!
The entire house and property is yours during your stay! Our property is at the end of a private, quiet road and the few neighbors are very friendly! A well equipped general store, gas station, and farm to table restaurant, open 6:00 am to 8:00 pm is only 5 minutes away in Strong. You can get to additional restaurants, bars, shops in Farmington or Kingfield only 20 min either direction. Finally, you will love the proximity to Sugarloaf USA's 162 trails over 1240 skiable acres for skiing, the Maine Huts and Trails network for hiking & mountain biking, the Bigalow Mountains and Appalachian Trail, as well as ITS and Black Fly Loop snowmobile trails and cross country skiing, snowshoeing trails just out the door! For security, we have an outdoor camera at the front door/driveway area and a noise decibel monitoring device.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jeff & Jess Davis

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Lakefront, Stunning Home only 30 min to Sugarloaf! Reviews

Reviews

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location!! Location!!
Beautiful peaceful spot on the pond/lake. We could not have enjoyed our stay more! Clean, well equipped and tremendous view of the pond and mountains. We are already discussing going back next year. Special place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dickie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Loved the house / views / lake side hangout. Property was amazing and absolutely would consider going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake
Location was beautiful and house was very comfortable. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend at the lake
We loved the quiet lakeside house, perfect for two couples. And awesome place for our dog to enjoy swimming. Hosts are very nice, can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicest house on the lake.
Beautiful house, just like depicted, excellent communication, even our service dog was able to relax for once due to the privacy, peace and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Tranquility
Beautiful, peaceful spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Spring Weekend
My husband, two dogs, and I enjoyed a quiet April weekend on Porter Lake. The place was exactly as described and clearly a beloved family lake house. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Norton,MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Strong Maine Vacation
Beautiful layout for our summer vacation. We Kayaked, fished, used the swim platform and had a really nice time! Weather was perfect and lake was very clean! Our dogs thoroughly enjoyed the lake as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
Our stay in the Lakefront home was simply outstanding. The beautiful setting, quiet location, warm water, sunny weather, and the ability to have our local family and pet join us all contributed to this wonderful vacation. Our family hopes to return to this beautiful home next year. Thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kate A.

Great Lake!
Our group booked this home to spend the 4th of July weekend and we had a good time. The home is on a gorgeous, clean lake and the setting is extremely relaxing and private. We really enjoyed sitting on the dock and watching the loons (I have never seen so many)! The owners provided great directions to get to the house and check in was easy. We appreciated the owners leaving kayaks and a canoe for guest use - it was nice to be able to get out on the water! The lake was also great for swimming although we would of appreciated if the ladder had been attached to the dock for our stay. Our dogs loved playing in the yard and swimming with us. The house appears to have been updated recently and was a good size for our group of four adults and two dogs. We appreciate the owners allowing dogs to stay. The house had most everything we needed to prepare meals except we could not find dish towels. We appreciated the space left in the pantry for guest items. Of note, some of the drawers and cabinets were cluttered and these spaces, and some kitchen items, were not as clean as would be expected. The beds were comfortable but there was limited space for guest items in the bedrooms/closets due to the owners storing their clothing/items there. We were able to work around this but our experience would have been improved if there was more space set aside for guest’s things. Would overall recommend this property to those looking for a relaxed stay on a beautiful Maine lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sybil C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
We enjoyed our stay! Peaceful property. Very clean and updated. Great Lake access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Spot
My family and I stayed here for Memorial Day weekend and had a great time. We couldn’t have asked for a better location or a better view of the lake! Property was clean and well maintained! Would definitely recommend this place to everyone! We have actually already booked it for this winter!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect snowed-in vacation
A perfect family spot to enjoy snow-shoeing and xcountry skiing on the lake. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake and wildlife
My husband and I came for our anniversary and it was a great time. The setting of the home right on the water was the best - very clean. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliana M., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful getaway
Our group had a great time at this beautiful lakehouse. After some initial confusion related to a delaying confirming the reservation through the VRBO platform, everything went smoothly. It was great to have use of the canoe and kayaks and the fire pit was a lot of fun. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun by the lake!
The location was lovely. Quiet lake with friendly people. Plenty of room for all of us. Nice to cook in the kitchen or on the grill. Enjoyed the kayaks and being out on the water. The public sandy beach is just a short walk (or kayak/canoe ride) away. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay!
The property is beautiful, the lake is very clean and clear and the views are amazing! The house is very nice inside and appears to have been redone recently. All the necessities are provided and when we had questions, Jess was very responsive. Love the bedroom furniture and the beds are comfortable. The air conditioning was a big plus because it was a pretty hot week. We spent a lot of time floating around in the lake. Our Lab enjoyed the lake as much as we did. We joke that this is his vacation. All in all, we had a very enjoyable and relaxing week. I would highly recommend this property for a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake life getaway!
Enjoyed a couple of nights on Porter Lake. Expectations and communications from the property owner were clear. The property was exactly as described. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zak S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine lake vacation
The property was nice and clean. The owners were easy to contact with questions we had. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robecca H., Saco

Liked: Cleanliness
The best stay with glorious view
The location and views are unbelievable. The property is by far the best on this lake. The lake itself is so warm and crystal clear! The beds were all very comfortable and we had absolutely everything we needed. The jacuzzi tub was so relaxing and super clean! We definitely didn’t want to leave and will be back to enjoy more of this place. If you are thinking about booking, stop thinking and book it! You will not regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Life at its BEST!
The location was beautiful with the lake and mountains. The yard had plenty of space for relaxing, we brought our corn hole and enjoyed nights by the fire. The sounds from the bullfrogs, loons and peepers at night were harmonious. We brought our kayaks and used the ones provided for our son and daughter in law, it was nice to all get out together on the lake. We didn't catch much fishing.... LOL The house was set up was very nice, well stocked and no matter where you sat you had a view of the lake. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lakefront relaxation retreat!
We rented Jeff and Jess’s lakefront home with our daughter’s family and our dogs. The location is absolutely beautiful, with a large yard on the lake and amazing views of the surrounding mountains. The kayaks and canoe allowed us to get out on the water. The dock and chairs on the lawn and deck gave us plenty of options to sit and relax. There was lots of nature all around us; loons, “peepers” and bullfrogs provided quite the symphony. We even saw a mama snapping turtle dig her nest and lay eggs in the yard! As expected in Maine in June, there were also plenty of biting insects. Don’t forget the bug spray!! The home itself was clean, comfortable, and as listed. The many windows at the front of the house allowed lake and mountain views from the kitchen, dining area, living room, and master bedroom. The second bedroom and loft area did lack airflow due to small windows. The beds that were slept in were very comfortable and the crib was convenient for our one year old grandson. Plenty of towels were supplied and the kitchen was stocked with basic pots and pans, etc. There were games and books if the weather forced us indoors and there were 3 TVs. The neighborhood was quiet, although sound did travel quite a bit over the lake. The activity on the lake itself was relatively mild with mostly kayaks, canoes, and pontoon boats. We would definitely recommend a stay at this home and plan to return in the future. Jeff & Jess quickly responded to our questions and concerns and were lovely hosts. We feel fortunate to have spent time in their beautiful home making memories with our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Had wonderful time with family for a mini vacation. We were able to fish, xc ski, and skate right out of the door. Cottage is perfect with beautiful views. Had everything that we needed ! Large kitchen .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022