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Moosehead Lake Maine Vacation Rentals Presents Listing #33156

Whetstone Pond Cottage on the Lake

Single Family w/ 4 Bedrooms - 1 Bathrooms - Sleeps 6

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Vacation Rental Description

     Whetstone Cottage, a two story, three bedroom lakeside retreat,  
is located on picturesque Whetstone Pond, twenty minutes south of  
Moosehead Lake.  The area abounds with the natural beauty of  
mountains, woods, lakes, and streams.  Whetstone Pond lies adjacent  
to the Appalachian Trail, so hiking in the area is  
legendary.                                                           
The cottage is directly on the water and has a large private dock  
for sunning, swimming, boating, bird watching, or simply gazing at  
the views of Russell mountain across the lake . Whetstone Pond is  
the ideal swimming temperature, as well as being clean and fresh.  
Stargazing is awesome! 
 
     The cottage is charmingly furnished with Maine country  
antiques.  The kitchen is fully equipped and there are two canoes  
and two kayaks for your  boating expeditions. Look for loons,beaver,  
and Moose! Bring your fishing rod  and find out  
what real relaxation is all about!                                    
     Or:  for a change of pace, take a leisurely drive to Moosehead  
Lake, the largest lake in Maine.  You will find the restaurants,  
the  shops, and the museums you may also wish to experience!

Vacation Rental Amenities

      
  Whetstone Cottage has a cozy country kitchen with gas range and 
refrigerator.  There is a large, wraparound, screened-in porch for  
sleeping, dining, and watching the spectacular sunsets over the  
moutains!  There are 3 double beds and 2 singles.(Bring your own  
linens).  The spacious, modern bathroom has a hot shower and flush  
toilet.  Two kayaks and two canoes with life vests and paddles are  
provided.  There is a telephone and a TV/VCR.  A quaint vintage  
woodstove comforts you on chilly mornings; there is also the  
convenience of gas heat.

Activities and Attractions

     The Moosehead Lake region is a nature lover's paradise.  Moose,  
loons, and many types of birds abound.  There is hiking all around,  
including the Appalacian trail. Spectacular mountains and water  
formations make this area a destination.  More adventurous tourists  
will try white water rafting on the Kenebec River.  Other activities  
include boating, swimming, biking, and antiquing.  There are plenty  
of restaurants, shops, and even sea plane rides 20 minutes north of  
Whetstone at Moosehead Lake.

Vacation Rental Rates

     Rates are $550 a week for off season ( May, the first half of  
June, the second half of September, and October.) 
     Peak season rates are $750 a week.(the second half of June, all  
of July and August, and the first half of September. 
     Rental weeks begin on Saturday, no earlier than 12 noon and end  
the following Saturday by 10 am.