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$332.84
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Private Vacation Home
Biscay Repose, Biscay Pond, Bristol. Private, spacious, family friendly
Bristol, Maine, United States
Our spacious house, Biscay Repose, sits on a secluded hillside overlooking the west shore of Biscay Pond on a one acre tranquil location among the trees.brbrThe main living area boasts an open, airy floor plan, with timber framed cathedral ceiling, wood floors and a loft. There are two dining areas, in kitchen and great room, with room for six at each table.brbrIt is a lovely and bright home, which includes a large deck to entertain or just to relax, enjoy the sun and the views of the pond and listen to the loons. There's a smaller deck off the kitchen with a barbecue grill.brThe secluded backyard has plenty of room for Frisbee, birdwatching, reading, or sunbathing.brYou will be quite comfortable in this well-appointed home and it will make your vacation feel like home!brThere is common deeded access down the road to the pond from the property for swimming or fishing. Also, on Biscay Beach the north end of pond is great swimming and fishing plus a good boat launch.brbrIt is not far from Damariscotta, Round Pond, and the Pemaquid Region, as well as Wiscasset and Boothbay Harbor, where one can find many local shops, charming restaurants, art galleries, museums, theaters, river and ocean waterfront activities, town libraries and many other attractions. Nearby are easy access beaches, lighthouses, and abundant (coastal) nature preserves with lots of areas to hike or mountain bike.brLocated just ~10 miles from the ocean.brCanoe and kayak rentals are available nearby.brCanoes, kayaks and motorboats can launch at nearby Biscay Beach, Muscongus Harbor, Pemaquid Harbor or Round Pond, among many others. Excellent base for great day trips in Maine. Combines the essence of being in nature with simple amenities. A well-appointed secluded house in the Maine woods. Experience Maine's ocean, woods and beautiful and sparkling clean lakes.brWe love our lake house, and we hope you will enjoy it as much as we do!brbrKitchen amenities: gas range/oven, full size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, coffee grinder, tea kettle, blender, lobster pot.brPantry basics for your arrival.brOutdoor charcoal grill, outdoor furniture. (Outdoor chairs & glass table with umbrella) brbrHannaford Supermarket is a 13 min. drive; Main Street Grocery (local supermarket) and Rising Tide Co-Op (great variety of organic and locally sourced foods) are a 14 min. drive from the house. There are many farm stands within a short drive. Farmers' Market is held nearby every Friday morning in season (13 min. drive).brbrBeds: Full in the main floor bedroom. Queen in the large master back bedroom on the 2nd floor; Full in the other large second floor front bedroom;brAll new mattresses, with quality bedding.brBathrooms: 1 on the main floor (with shower and tub), 1 on the second floor (with shower), shared between queen and full bedroom. 1 on ground level with shower, washer and dryer.brbrOther amenities: Free Wi-Fi, High Speed Internet, Smart TV; Heating, Fans in all bedrooms, full size Washer and Dryer in ground floor bathroom; Iron; Hair Dryers; Board Games, Books & Puzzles; Private parking.brLinens, bedding, and towels are provided.brbrExplore the area:brPeaceful country road is great for biking, jogging or long relaxing walks.brBiscay Pond: 5 min. walkbrLa Verna Preserve, Round Pond: 17 min. drivebrRachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve, br Bristol: 18 min. drivebrCrooked Farm Preserve, Bristol: 15 min.brColonial Pemaquid State Historic Site: 18 min.brPemaquid Point Lighthouse, Newbr Harbor: 22 min.brPemaquid Art Gallery, New Harbor: 21 min.brSaltwater Artists Gallery: 20 min.brPemaquid Craft Co-op: 16 min.brWhaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site: 13 min.brRound Top Ice Cream, Damariscotta: 14 min.brSalt Bay Farm & Nature Center: 16 min.brFrancis Perkins Homestead: 22 min.brHidden Valley Nature Center: 34 min.brCastle Tucker: 27 min.brWiscasset Speedway: 31 min.brCoastal Maine Botanical Gardens,br Boothbay: 38 min.brBoothbay Railway Village Museum: 31 min.brDolphin Mini Golf: 32 min.brBoothbay Opera House: 38 min.brFort Edgecomb State Historic Site: 26 min.brEdgecomb Potters Gallery: 28 min.brMonkey C Monkey Do: 30 min.brMaine Maritime Museum: 43 min.brWiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum: 33 min.brAugusta, ME (State Capital): 56 min.brPortland, ME: 1 hour, 15 min.brFarnsworth Art Museum, Rockland: 44 min.brOwls Head Lighthouse: 50 min.brCamden Hills State Park: 50 min.brPenobscot Marine Museum: 1 hour,15 min.brbrAlso available in the area:brAntiquing, horseback riding, whale watching, golf, tennis and basketball courts, wine tasting, oyster farms.brLincoln Theater, Damariscotta (live and cinema)brWaldo Theatre, Waldoboro (music, film, theater)brBrunswick Station (Amtrak): 49 min.brbr