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Casco Maine Vacation Rentals Presents Listing #32496Single Family w/ 5 Bedrooms - 2½ Bathrooms - Sleeps 18
More Photos Of This Vacation Rental Below!!!! Email this listing to a friendVacation Rental Owner/ManagerName: Sarah SchinisVacation Rental DescriptionSimple 4-season vacation living at its best in this charming antique cape with gorgeous mountain, lake, sunset views that easily and comfortably sleeps 10-12 adults in the main house, with a rustic summertime loft in the attached barn that accommodates 8 more adults or teens. Enjoy panoramic views, swimming, volleyball, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, sailboating, berrying on the premises, with golf or tennis nearby. For family get-togethers, get away to this idyllic locale that is just one hour from Portland and coastal points of interest as well as Freeport, LL Bean or North Conway. Step out thebackdoor to a large yard for a rousing game of volleyball or a more sedate game of croquet, or just enjoy the company of family and friends around the outdoor firepit. Or explore the 150 acres of meadow and forest preserve land ideal for hiking, berrying, birdwatching or just watching nature pass by. Cross the street to more than 40 acres of private woodland that alsooffer 1000 feet of private waterfront property with easy access to the crystal clear waters of Pleasant Lake, a dock, float, 6 kayaks, a canoe and a sailboat at your disposal, as well as a firepit, barbecue grill, hammocks and beach chairs. Explore the shoreline, watch the loons, fish to your heart's content. Take a leisurely bike ride, antique or hike to your heart's content. Or play a game of tennis at the public tennis courts just one mile away, or golf at nearby Sebago Point. Swing on a hammock, cool off with a dip in the crystal clear waters of Pleasant Lake, or toast marshmallows and tell ghost stories over an outdoor fire. Listen to the call of the loons, delight in the show put on every night by the fireflies in the field, and wonder at the vast and spectacular star and astronomy display presented by an unpolluted night sky. The house offers everything necessary for a memorable vacation, including a large, well-stocked kitchen, and ample comfortable seating for dining, lounging, or gameplaying (some games provided, or bring your own favorites), as well as a huge fireplace with superefficient woodburning stove. This is simple, comfortable living at its best that is a great place for families and friends to gather and generate some wonderful memories. Vacation Rental AmenitiesKitchen equipped to cook for crowds and every occasion (everything from mixers to waffle iron to lobster pots and water jugs) Basic bed sheets/linens provided, but must be left clean. Plenty of blankets provided. Washer/dryer/TV/VCR/DVD player. No cable or internet hook-up. Internet is available at the local library Amenities - volleyball, badminton, lawn furniture, large hammock, croquet,firepits at house and lake, 1 canoe, 6 kayaks, 2 sailboats, charcoal grills at house and waterfront, picnic tables, waterfront changing cabin, sandbox, gradual water entry, easy haul-in, haul-out area at waterfront,easy access to water, dock, float, hammocks, outdoor chairs, loungers, lawn furniture, basic (Walmart type) multi-speed bicycles with pump (no helmets). Town tennis and basketball courts one mile away. Sebago Point golf is just 7 miles away. Wintertime amenities - snowshoes (3 pairs), cross country skis (2 pairs, but bring your own boots), 5 plastic toboggans, woodburning stove, boardgames, outdoor firepit,ample storage for ski and outdoor clothing, equipment. Activities and AttractionsAn outdoor paradise and a wonderful family place just to unwind and relax. Swim or boat to your heart's content, pick berries right on the premises, rediscover the joy of playing boardgames, reconnect with family and loved ones. Sit in a chair or swing in a hammock at the lake or at th e house, fish, listen to the birds, or the cry of the loons. In winter, snowshoe, ski, ice fish, or relax in front of a roaring fire, read and enjoy the crystal clear views of the mountains and just plain enjoy the peace and quiet. 3 downhill ski areas within 30 minutes or one hour's easy drive. Cross Country ski out the back door or at Sebago State Park, just 7 miles away, or at Lost Valley nordic ski center 30 minutes away in Auburn. Sledding on the premises right in the yard for the toddler set Casco village is 1.2 miles away and features a small public beach (that sometimes offers public skating in winter), library, general store/restaurant, post office, bank and ice cream stand (seasonal). Serious hiking and Maine/NH state parks are within a 30-60 minute drive. Naples is just 7 miles away and offers a bustling summertime, scenic causeway and many tourist activities including parasailing, boat rentals, minigolf, rides on the Songo River Queen, etc. Sebago Point Golf is just 15 minutes away as well. Summer theater is also close by, both on the stage and in the form of an old-fashioned drive-in movie theater in Bridgton, just 20 minutes away. Portland is 50 minutes away, as is New Hampshire. Freeport, with LL Bean and the outlet stores, is less than an hour, and the rest of Coastal Maine is an easy drive as well. Or, if you'd prefer to shop or ski in NH, North Conway outlets and ski areas are within 60-90 minutes way. Freiburg, with its famous fall fair is 45 minutes away. The immediate area offers a multitude of community activities, fairs and historical festivals all summer long, including famous Casco Days, and a hot air balloon celebration in nearby Lewiston. Vacation Rental RatesEarly Summer (early June) $1500+/week, plus $600+ security/reservation deposit, refundable upon leaving the house in good condition, and 7% Maine sales tax Peak Season (mid-June- mid-September) - $2000+/week (Saturday to Saturday), plus $600+ security/reservation deposit, refundable upon leaving the house in good condition, and 7% Maine sales tax. Early Fall (September 9-October 31) - $1800+/week, plus $600 security/reservation deposit, refundable upon leaving the house in good condition, and 7% Maine sales tax. Weekend foliage specials (based on availability) - $750+/weekend, plus $500+ Security/reservation deposit, refundable upon leaving the house in good condition, and 7% Maine sales tax. Late Fall (November-early December) - $1500+/week, plus $600+ security/reservation, deposit, refundable upon leaving house in good condition, and 7% Maine sales tax Winter- Christmas 2008 December 24-28 (Wednesday-Sunday)$1800+, New Year's 2007/2008(Sunday-Sunday)$2400+, February vacation week $2000+, Martin Luther King weekend, $1200+. Other winter weeks $1500+ (December-May), plus $600+ security/reservation deposit, refundable upon leaving the house in good condition, and 7% Maine tax. Security/Reservation deposit due at reservation time. Balance of all fees, taxes, etc. due no later than 30 days prior to reservation date. Full refund of deposit if cancelled 60+ days in advance. Half refund 45-59 days. No refund if cancellation less than 45 days in advance of reservation date. Rates and conditions may be subject to change unless and until confirmed in writing. Also available by the month or longer term - check for details
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