Gouldsboro, Maine
The Pond House, built in the 1800’s, carefully maintained by its current owners creates a comfortable, affordable, rustic summer cottage. Many original features remain, including rough hewn beams and oak floors. This is an ideal family rental with lots of indoor and outdoor space to explore or relax.. The house is 100% solar powered. We have a Tesla charging station, free of charge.
The Pond House at the Farm accommodates 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children. In some cases an extra person can be accommodated for a fee. Please inquire.
The oversized kitchen and kitchen island make meal prep convenient, and the large farm table easily accommodates five people. The living room/parlor comfortably seats the entire family and guests. Enjoy the sea breezes on the screened in porch leading out from the living room overlooking the farm pond.
Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom has a double bed, one has two twin beds, and one has a queen and a twin bed.
Take a walk to the water's edge, sit under the gazebo and relax, or watch the children at play on the swings. There’s always lots of peace and quiet around the Pond House.
If you would like to explore the small fishing villages on Schoodic Peninsula, take a drive to the National Park loop road just a few miles from the farm. There are hiking and biking trails at the Park, and lots of fun rock hopping on the point. Or travel up Route 1 and explore the small unspoiled harbor villages of “Downeast Maine”.
Perhaps you would enjoy taking the local ferry to Bar Harbor, where it’s likely you will see dolphins, eagles, seals, and a lighthouse on the way. Explore Bar Harbor and Mt Desert Island, visit the galleries and gift shops there, and return to a fresh fish or lobster dinner purchased right on the dock.
The Pond House will provide memories for years to come of your wonderful Maine vacation!
** Please note ** the cancellation policy; if you think you may need to cancel, we recommend you look into travel insurance through Vrbo. https://www.vrbo.com/l/travel-with-confidence
The weather didn’t cooperate while we were there and we lost power for a brief. However, both Christine and Heath (Maintenance Engineer) we’re on it! They made sure we were cared for and had everything we needed. Great house, great support. I’m sure I’ll be back.
A beautiful, peaceful location to unwind. Very well-appointed kitchen, beautiful surroundings. Close drive to Schoodic Acadia, West Bay, and Winter Harbor. Perfect retreat for rest, relaxation, and Acadia sightseeing.
This is a wonderful property and very well maintained. Our family had an amazing time enjoying Acadia, the Schoodic Peninsula, area trails and state parks. The kitchen is truly designed for foodies and we cooked tons of seafood with fresh produce from Darthia next door. There are plenty of family games and children’s books for a rainy day. Thank you for the amazing Downeast Maine stay plus all the extra homemade goodies! Blessings, The Thoma’s
First time to Maine! Group / family vacation celebrating our mom’s 70th birthday was fabulous! We had plenty of room for everyone to spread out! Absolutely loved the property, quiet location, and charm. The deck was the perfect spot to watch the meteor shower and enjoy each other’s company after days spent exploring Acadia and Bar Harbor. Christine was excellent about responding to our questions and provided us with terrific local information and suggestions. Looking forward to our next visit!
The Pond House at the Farm was as advertised: Rustic old farm house with amenities. We had a large group but it worked well. Enjoyed the grill, hanging out, and playing games at the table. The wi-fi was spotty, but we weren't there for that. The oven/range is older and could use an upgrade, but we were comfortable. The property is peaceful and beautiful. Walked the trail to the bay several times and enjoyed seeing the tide at high and low intervals. Very little traffic so the farm feels secluded. Very lovely! Christine is a super responsive and accommodating host.
We absolutely loved staying in this idyllic setting outside of Acadia National Park. We were prepared to drive the 40 to 60 minutes each day just to be in a nice quiet spot at the end of each day. Christine was very responsive. We were greeted with a fresh blueberry pie upon our arrival, which shows that she goes the extra mile. We loved our stay.
First of all the pictures don’t do this place justice. It’s so pretty, quiet, and relaxing. Christine was so wonderful checking in to make sure our long trip up was going smoothly. When we walked in she had candles lite, fresh lilac flowers, and a warm blueberry pie waiting for us. The kids loved adventuring and playing on the play set outback. It’s close to the Acadia National park and we got to visit Schoodic point. Will be booking this in the future.
I stayed at this property with my husband and our two children aged 4 and 2 years old. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Lots of areas for the kids to play or look through books. We all loved time on the screen porch listening to frogs and birds and watching the horses in the back feild. The swing set and rock maze just outside our door were a quick and easy way to let the kids burn some energy. The fire pit and grill area looked like a perfect place to hangout though we didnt take advantage of them on this trip. The location was great for anyone looking for a quiet escape while still being close enough to busier areas to make day trips. We went to Bar Harbor one day for a nice lunch and some shopping. Another day we went to Acadia National park. Mostly we explored Gouldsboro and Winter Harbor. It was very easy to find a delicious meal or a spectacular view. Christine was very attentive and thoughtful. We couldn't ask for more. We would love to stay again.
It was a very satisfying vacation in a clean pleasant house and an absolutely stunning part of Maine. We'll definitely be back.
We loved the peaceful setting. The screened in porch allowed us to enjoy being outside without the bugs. The beautiful landscape was inspiring. The owner gave many helpful suggestions about the area.
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