Raymond, Maine
Luxury lake house on tranquil Panther Pond available for year-round vacation rental. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, fishing, boating, and relaxing with friends and family on 2+ acres of secluded lake front property and more than 200 feet of pristine waterfront.
We built this property from the ground up with: a beautiful, luxury, custom home; extensive landscaping throughout the property; brand new furniture and linens; and professional decorating.
House Details:
The house has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and sleeps up to 14. The floor-to-ceiling picture windows overlooking the water offer incredible views of Panther Pond in every season. There are also full or partial views of the lake from almost every room in the house due to our position on a peninsula. The house is just steps away from the waterfront and the lot slopes gently down to the fire pit and dock for easy access to the lake.
Water Frontage and Entry:
The water near the property is crystal clear and excellent for swimming or boating. There is a sandy bottom that starts at wading depth by the shore and gradually deepens to about 6 feet deep at the end of the dock. In addition, we have a small sandy area with granite steps next to the dock as an additional entry point into the water. There is a mooring available for guests that choose to rent or bring a boat
Guests of Raymond Retreat will also have access to the Hawthorne Beach Club, a private sandy beach on Panther Pond about 8 minutes from the house by kayak or canoe.
Amenities:
We have taken great pains to ensure the house is stocked with everything you can think of for an enjoyable stay, and we are always open to suggestions from our guests on items we can add to continually improve each season.
Please Note: Our property turnover day is on Fridays during peak season, which means check-in and checkout times will only be scheduled on Fridays. This allows our housekeeping staff to dedicate their full effort to ensuring Raymond Retreat is in excellent condition for the next renter, rather than rushing to turn over multiple properties on Saturday.
Guests have full access to the entire property
We are always available via phone or text for any assistance needed.
Raymond Retreat is the quintessential Maine luxury lake front camp. Sitting on 2.5 acres of beautiful lake front property with excellent outdoor and indoor space. Very secluded property with convenient access to town and shopping.
Ample parking on the property
We partner with a local chef that can provide pantry stock, cooking parties, catered meals, and private chef services for an additional fee. Booking early is recommended as availability is limited, particularly in the summer months, let us know if you are interested in these services when booking.
Some equipment wear and tear. Mark responded quickly and with care.
The house was as advertised, perfect! Very comfortable. Everything worked, right on the water. We will be back.
We had a blast staying at the Raymond Retreat. We were a little worried when the weather brought rain for our June weekend, but we still had a fantastic time inside enjoying the house! Everything was fully stocked and made for a fun and easy weekend for our group. Thank you!
The fellas had a fantastic weekend at the Raymond Retreat. The pictures looked beautiful but it somehow was even nicer in person. We got to indulge in pond activities (fishing and kayaking) along with enjoying the fire pit while the weather was nice. But even when rain forced us inside, we were able to have an amazing time utilizing all of the space in the open floor plan kitchen- living room. The kitchen was top-end and had all the appliances anyone could need to craft some fine meals. We couldn't be more pleased with our experience at the Raymond Retreat and we absolutely plan on returning at some point in the near future!
We had a delightful time despite the severe weather while visiting Marks home. Home had absolutely everything you need to cook and enjoy family and friends.
Luxury home in a wonderful location. We highly recommend and would book again
Raymond Retreat on Panther Pond was the perfect place for our family vacation. The property is beautiful, well maintained and has everything needed for a delightful stay. We enjoyed swimming, paddling, fishing in pristine lake. Mark was an excellent host, answered any questions promptly. Highly recommend Raymond Retreat!
Raymond Retreat is an amazing property! The house is beautiful but my family enjoyed the outdoor activities most including the paddle boards, canoes, campfires, s’mores!
I have stayed at rental properties all over the world and this is by far the best property I have stayed at. I would book this again without hesitation. If you are on the fence I would pray your days are still open when you finally make your decision.
The property looks exactly like on the pictures. The house was super clean, very well stocked and with great location. It was decorated beautifully for the holidays. Mark was very accommodating. We would love to come back in the Summer and enjoy the lake.