Maine Log Cabin: lakeside 3 bed2 bath, hot tub, boats & privacy incl!

Now FULLY BOOKED FOR JUNE, JULY, AUGUST. 3 day min. Sept and October. No Saturday check-out. NO WINTER BOOKINGS AVAILABLE. This is a quiet retreat in a rural area, lots of peace and privacy but no city streets; instead you enjoy swimming, boating,fishing and hiking during the day, reconnecting with family over board or card games in the evenings because there is not enough bandwidth for gaming. If that sounds good, Kiwi Lodge is the place for you! Charming and very comfortable well-designed log home on the shore of a pond near Farmington in the Western Mountains and Lakes region of Maine: steps from private lakefront.

Three levels in this home means lots of space to spread out. Two bedrooms plus full bathroom on the top level (one with king size bed, one with queen and full beds); spacious kitchen and dining area on one side of main level with living room on the other side and another full bathroom in between. The dining room table, hand-made by a Maine artisan, as are all of the beds, seats 8 very comfortably. There is also a full size futon in a secluded corner of the living room, depending on the size and needs of your group.
The lower level has a third bedroom, with full size lower bunk and twin size upper bunk, and the family room with access to the hot tub, badminton/volleyball net, lawn and lake through sliding doors. A thick screen of pine, maple, birch, elm and oak trees gives seclusion on 1.5 acres of land - and gorgeous colors in the fall! Sip a glass of cold wine while you soak in the six-person hot tub, overlooking the lake. There is a gas grill on the wraparound deck on the main level, as well as comfortable Adirondack style chairs and a lovely solid oak picnic table, large enough for 8. Family room has 50 inch HDTV. Large screen TV in living room with cable for sports and movies, plus DVD player & collection of DVDs, books and radio/CD player. Telephone for incoming calls or outgoing 800 and local calls. WiFi speed is currently poor; we are changing to another ISP in spring 2021 - but no guarantees that you will have the service level of a big city. This is rural Maine! Mobile 'phone reception is fairly good. Fully equipped kitchen with granite counter top, refrigerator w/ice maker & water dispenser, dishwasher, gas stove, microwave, coffee maker, regular and stick blender, cake mixer, toaster; everything needed for a family kitchen, plus lobster pot. For your convenience, there is a good supply of basics such as flour, sugar, baking powder & soda, oil, and a wide range of spices and condiments plus tea and coffee.
NOTE: Wheelchair ramp, for manual regular width chairs only

The 55' dock, four feet wide, gives easy access to the lake - but no diving please; the water is about 2' deep at the end of the dock. Swim or take the kayak out to the swim raft and dive from there. There is a hexagonal area at the end of the dock, perfect for sitting and sunning. The paddle boat, canoe and kayak are included in your rental. The lake is over 100 acres in area - perfect for paddling around in the kayak or canoe - with maximum depth of 23'. Fishing enthusiasts should expect to find both small and large mouth bass, chain pickerel, golden shiners, white or yellow perch on the end of their line. There is an area of reeds off to one side of the dock where fishermen have had good catches. The water is clear. If you sit quietly in the boat in the lake, expect to see the bottom of the lake and some of its inhabitants. Please note that the lake shore by Kiwi Lodge does not have a sandy beach for entry into the lake, though there is a beach area a short distance around the shore. The bottom of the lake near the shore is sandy but there is also mud. Bring water shoes.
There is a public launch site on nearby Wilson Lake for motor boats, if you plan to bring your own. Our pond is too small for any but small electric motors.

The beauty and peace of the lake, the call of the loons, the enjoyment of the water: guaranteed to reduce stress levels on arrival. Relax on deck or dock or swim float; find some of the many ways to enjoy the water in summer. There are so many areas of interest nearby for all seasons; details are sent to renters before arrival. There is lots more information in the desk in the living room. Do some online research too: check out 'Attractions of Western Mountains and Lakes of Maine' online. This is a very good whitetail hunting area in the fall. Local guides are available. Maine residents know how to enjoy all seasons! The same chain of mountains as in Vermont and New Hampshire also carved their way through Maine, a few eons ago The two major ski areas of Sunday River and Sugarloaf are each less than an hour away. Titcomb Ski Area, a few minutes away in West Farmington, has 16K of groomed cross country trails as well as downhill; drop of 340', good for beginners. This is a very friendly, family-oriented ski area.

What is a Loon?: Maine is famed for lobster but it is the loons which make themselves memorable on the lakes. Did you know that they were named loons (not a flattering name - means 'to act in a foolish way') for their clumsy, awkward appearance when walking on land? During winter they go to the coast but come back inland when the ice starts to break on the ponds and lakes - they know the date! Their unusual cries, which vary from wails to a shaking sound to yodels, are unforgettable. Their summer appearance is beautiful: striking red eyes, black heads and necks, and white striping, checkering, and spotting on their backs. They can grow up to 12 pounds in weight. These wonderful birds are carefully guarded in Maine. To help preserve their breeding and feeding environment, please do not use lead sinkers on fishing lines, and do not approach too close, especially if it seems as if the bird is on a nest. They may abandon the eggs if frightened. Keep canoe and kayak away from the lake's edge. You may even spot a loon carrying a chick on its back, as recent guests have been fortunate enough to see.

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