Penobscot, Maine
Originally built and designed for our own family, this unique and beautiful home on Pierce Pond truly is a “dream” home. It is situated on the edge of one of the most peaceful ponds in Downeast Maine. Shared with loons, herons, bald eagles and jumping wide mouth bass, Pierce Pond is one of the few bodies of fresh water that is not lined with camps and houses! And it’s also close to the magnificent coast. In 10 short minutes you can be in downtown Blue Hill or Castine and a ½ mile walk takes you to Northern Bay on the Penobscot coast.
First Level:
As you enter, you will immediately capture the incredible views. The open floor plan has a large custom kitchen with granite tile countertop, stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar/island. A fieldstone fireplace graces the living room and two large sliders open up the living and dining room to the covered wrap-around porch. To the right of the entrance are closets, a large tiled mud room for washer and dryer, a full bath and access to an oversized two-car garage. First floor has radiant heat.
Second Level:
An elegant open maple stair case leads you to the second floor where there are 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The master bedroom has its own master bath with 2 pedestal sinks, cathedral ceiling with pine, huge closets and sliders that open out to a balcony with one of the best views in the house. Three more bedrooms all with maple floors and another full bath are laid out to maximize the view.
Lower Level:
The walkout basement is finished with maple floors and a beautiful fieldstone hearth with wood stove. It is set up as a den with lovely windows and French doors that lead to the pond for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding.
This Home Features
• 4 bedrooms • Solar power
• 3 full baths • Cedar shingle siding
• Custom kitchen • 300’ of waterfront
• Stainless steel appliances • 5 private wooded acres
• Maple wood floors throughout • Wrap-around porch
• Attached oversized 2 car garage • Radiant heat on first floor
• Finished full basement • Jotul wood stove in finished basement
• Fieldstone fireplace • Master bedroom suite w/private deck
Keywords: Waterfront, Private, Peaceful, Elegant
The Dragonfly House was a dream come true for our family. We came in and felt right at home and were surrounded by Nature which enveloped us on all sides. The fall colors were starting to come thru and provided the most beautiful glassy reflections on the pond. We were able to fish from the Dock and caught and released Bass and Pike. We saw Flickers, Kingfishers and Geese which strolled thru the yard along with the Deer traveling thru the property. We got Kayaks delivered by Skyline Kayak Rentals and circumnavigated Pierces Pond which was truly an adventure worth experiencing. The house was clean and warm as the temperature began to drop. Above all Joanne was extremely helpful in communicating with us and making us feel at home. Definitely a place to come and relax and see the beauty of Down East Maine
Joanne’s lovely home on a fresh water pond was perfect for our multigenerational family. Swimming, kayaking, hiking, paddle boarding, and exploring the Penobscot area we’re enjoyed by all. It’s a quiet and beautiful spot which we’ve enjoyed for a sec of summer. Joanne is very helpful and lovely. We’ll be back!
The house was exactly what we needed for our family vacation. The property was spacious and had all the amenities we could need. The pond was incredible- so peaceful and relaxing. We rented kayaks from the Activity Shop in town which was perfect. Joanne was a very gracious and attentive host who was always available via text for questions. The only drawback was that the trail to the pond is full of large tree roots and rocks which made it difficult to walk down there especially for some of the older people in our group. The dock was a little unstable as well but not too bad. All in all we loved our stay and would highly recommend it for a family getaway!
Our family of 8 enjoyed our stay on Pierce Pond. The pond is so clean and was great for fishing and kayaking. It is truly peaceful at the property…we never even heard any of the neighbors. However, we were delighted to hear the loons in the evening. Joanne is a wonderful host. She helped answer all my questions about grocery shopping and renting kayaks. She even borrowed some fishing poles from the neighbor and delivered them for my husband. She lives at a different property at the pond, but we were not bothered by her at all. The house had plenty of room for our family to spread out. The kitchen was well equipped for all our needs. There were plenty of towels for our large group and blankets for the cool nights. As others have said, take a sleep mask because the sun rises early and there are no curtains or blinds on the windows. Also, if you like a fluffy pillow, take your own as most of the bed pillows are fairly thin and flat. The only real negative I have about our stay was the spider webs. I realize that the house is in a wooded area, so it will naturally have more spiders. However, I was surprised to see so many webs in the corners of the rooms. If you’re heading to the Maine coast and looking for a great place to unwind and relax, I would recommend you consider a stay at the pond.
We had a great time in Maine. This was a great property with a wonderful host. Will come again.
We've had summer gatherings of three generations of family, mostly in Maine, for 14 years. Dragonfly Cove was one of the best of our week-long excursions. With one exception, we've always stayed at a rental with access to a lake or pond for swimming and kayaking. All enjoyed the water, and we loved the privacy. At the same time we had daily outings in different directions throughout the Blue Hill area and into Acadia, always gratefully returning to the seclusion and warmth of Dragonfly Cove.
We had a wonderfully relaxing time, despite the rain. We swam when the weather was warm...clean, quiet pond. Joanne was an incredibly gracious host. A wonderful place to gather with family and nice spots to visit nearby. If you are sensitive to the light in the morning, we recommend a sleep mask for the Master BRm stay as no shades. Beautiful view to wake up to but the sun rises early in the summer, even thought it is west facing. Highly recommend! A special spot.
My husband, daughter and family, and I had an absolutely fabulous time at Joanne's Penobscot home on Pierce Pond. The house worked perfectly for the four adults and three children. There were books, games, and a ping pong table for all to enjoy. The house had grassy areas for the kids to build a shelter and play games. The lake is absolutely gorgeous. Spring fed, the water is soft so we swam every day, kayaked, and paddle boarded. A small little beach area was perfect for the 2 1/2 year old. Joanne and her husband made a magical trail near the house which enchanted the kids and adults! A platform provided opportunities to make up and perform elaborate plays. The area around the house is beautiful and we took excursions to Blue Hill, Deer Isle, and Castine. The area is rich with hiking, swimming, and browsing spots. Great food is available and farmer's markets. It was a perfect vacation thanks to Joanne. We'll definitely come again!
This is a fabulous fabulous property. Thank you so much Joanne.
Dragonfly Cove was everything we needed! We were in town for a wedding week in Castine, and this lovely home on Pierce's Pond was the perfect place to retreat from all the activity. The house is very well appointed with everything you could possibly need for cooking! Joanne gave us great suggestions for Farmers' Markets in Brooksville and Deer Isle. She was very attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. We rented a paddle board & kayak from The Activity Shop and they were delivered right to the house. Pierce's Pond a a good sized and beautiful pond with bald eagles soaring overhead. Perfect temperature for swimming! Would definitely return. Thank you Joanne!
Two families of four had a terrific week in Maine. The pond is incredible. Very serene only people on the ponds swimming off the dock and at the raft. 10 out of 10. The only thing is it's quite a hike to all the attractions in downeast, Maine. But if you're willing to be in the car for about an hour each way, this is a perfect place to jump off to explore Maine.
If you’re looking for a peaceful setting on a beautiful pond to relax, play in the water, and enjoy time together, you’ve found the place. If you’re looking for a great home base to further explore the Blue Hill Peninsula, Deer Isle, and Acadia / Bar Harbor, you’ve found the place. Or all of the above! Our family had a fantastic and memorable time. Joanne’s home was perfectly equipped for us. We hope to come back again. Highly recommended.
The house was set up perfectly for our group of a grandmother, a 7, 14 and 18 year old including us. It is a great location with both being remote and extremely quiet but also close to areas like Blue Hill and about an hour from Bar Harbor and Acadia. The communication with the owner was easy and she responded right away to any questions/needs. She was very accommodating. Would highly recommend this VRBO house.
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