Off the Grid Privacy - Well Appointed Green Rental on Sebec's "Big Lake"

Off the Grid Privacy - Well Appointed Green Rental on Sebec's "Big Lake"

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Majestic Retreat
Stunning, expansive views
Walk-in basement
Read a book, take a nap, listen to the loonss, gaze at the stars
Driveway holds 4-5  cars

Overview of Off the Grid Privacy - Well Appointed Green Rental on Sebec's "Big Lake"

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

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Bowerbank, ME
  • Popular LocationSebec Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLowe's Covered Bridge56 min drive
  • Popular LocationPeaks-Kenny State Park62 min drive
  • AirportBangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)80 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Basement

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom Master

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom basement

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Off the Grid Privacy - Well Appointed Green Rental on Sebec's "Big Lake"

Our camp is road accessible, but very remote. It is the second to last camp on the undeveloped north shore of the "Big Lake." We are "off the grid" and generate our own power via solar panels, storage batteries and back up generator. The privacy, expansive views across the widest part of the lake, beautiful sunsets and brilliant stars are the reasons we chose such a remote location. The massive windows in the great room allow you to enjoy the lake vistas even while indoors. The camp has a master suite with a queen-sized bed looking out over the lake, a single bedroom with a queen-sized bed, a double bedroom with two full beds, and bunks for six children in the finished basement. The basement also has a pool table, a ping-pong table, and a large movie screen for evening entertainment. The open floor plan, easy traffic flow, and bathrooms at each floor level lend themselves to entertaining a large group comfortably. The off-grid solar system is state of the art, and you would never know you are off the grid. The camp has a bathroom and shower on each floor, propane and wood heat, a dishwasher, washer and dryer, ceiling fans in the great room and master suite, and air conditioning in the basement. The kitchen is modern, thoughtfully designed, and well equipped - soapstone counter tops, over-sized island between working area and living space, gas oven and range. There is a stone path to the lakeside deck and deep-water dock. There is a secure mooring, but it can get rough out there on such a large expanse of lake and precautions are necessary on occasion.
Our family and friends use the camp as much as we can, hence it is not typically available for rent. We rent at reasonable rates because it pains us to see such a beautiful place go unused.

Activities:

Boating - the lake is 13 miles long and 4 miles wide. Hazards beyond 200' of shoreline are clearly marked by the state. Popular trips include kayaking along the undeveloped north shore, viewing the sunset from the narrows, going to Earley's Falls where the cool waters of Wilson Stream pour into the lake, going to the outlet of the lake to jump off the bridge, going to the Peaks-Kenney beach in South Cove, or just going over to Greeley's Landing for ice cream.

Fishing- Native salmon, lake trout and smallmouth bass are very plentiful in Sebec. Several remote ponds in Bowerbank accessible only by logging roads and ATV trails offer good native WILD and HERITAGE brook trout fishing: Grapevine ponds, Bear, Mill, Hurd, Buttermilk ponds, Mud, Duck... the list of ponds that support native brookies goes on and on. The East Outlet of Moosehead Lake (1.25 hrs) and the West Branch of the Penobscot (2hrs) both offer excellent opportunities to fly fish for wild LL Salmon and brook trout in a wild and scenic river setting from shore or from drift boat.

Hiking - There are numerous mountains, waterfalls and pristine, gin-clear swimming holes in the area to visit. Piopular destinations include: The Nature Conservancy at Borestone Mountain, Onawa Trestle (Maine's highest railroad trestle), Barren Mountain, White-Cap Mountain, Mount Kineo, KI-Jo-Mary Recreation Area , Gulf-Hagas, Hay Brook Falls, High Bridge Falls. While Hiking in the KI-Jo-Mary area, stop in for dinner at AMC's Chairback or Lyman camps.

ATV - Several ATV trail systems maintained by local ski-mobile clubs interconnect to form a seemingly endless network of trails. You can ride your ATV right from our camp to the trailhead just 2miles away. GPS is highly necessary - it's big country out there.

Golf - Dover Foxcroft golf course is fairly close by, VERY reasonably priced, VERY kid-friendly, and fairly well maintained. For a full day golf adventure, take ferry from Greeneville to play the historic Mt. Kineo Hotel course.

Day Trips - Greeneville on Moosehead Lake (appx. 1.25 hrs), Baxter Park and Maine Woods and Waters (appx. 1.25 hrs), Acadia Park (appx. 2 hrs),
Whitewater Rafting on West Branch Penobscot (appx. 1.25 hrs to staging area)

Around Camp - swim, fish, boat, kayak, canoe, pick berries, view the incredibly brilliant stars, nap in the hammock, read a book, atv (extra fee), enjoy a campfire by the lake, disconnect from wifi and reconnect with loved ones. High speed wifi is available free of charge, but upon request only.


Property manager

Paul and Andrea Heinze

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Owner must be made aware in advance if more than 8 over night guests.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Dover-Foxcroft

Located in Dover-Foxcroft, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Peaks-Kenny State Park and Piscatiquis County Ice Arena are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sebec Lake and Pleasant River.
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Bowerbank, ME

What's nearby

  • Sebec Lake - 1 min walk
  • Piscatiquis County Ice Arena - 52 min drive
  • Lowe's Covered Bridge - 56 min drive
  • Peaks-Kenny State Park - 62 min drive
  • Borestone Mountain - 106 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 80 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Off the Grid Privacy - Well Appointed Green Rental on Sebec's "Big Lake" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Off the Grid Privacy - Well Appointed Green Rental on Sebec's "Big Lake"?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Off the Grid Privacy - Well Appointed Green Rental on Sebec's "Big Lake"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Off the Grid Privacy - Well Appointed Green Rental on Sebec's "Big Lake" located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sebec Lake and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Pleasant River. Woodlawn Museum and Center Theatre Inc. are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Skip C., New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
We loved our time at camp, being at the end of the road, and no cell service. Great views and privacy abound!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mardy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene and Surreal
This place is gorgeous, serene, and somewhat surreal! Architecturally beautiful, well-decorated, and well-equipped. With all that serenity comes distance from convenience. The closest anything is about 45 minutes away. We planned accordingly, so that we didn't need to go to the supermarket more than once during our one week stay. That was important in making our stay much more enjoyable. A few things could have been better, but nothing that would stop us from going back. Our stay was memorable, and we’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and very accommodating owners
There is something really special about this property and Lake Sebac. We enjoyed the amazing view out of the expansive windows that over look the Lake. Waking up to that every morning created a serene atmosphere to drink coffee. The sunsets were beautiful, the lake is pristine. We fished off the dock and caught many fish. I enjoyed the paddle board trips into the sunset and refreshing dips in the lake. Having no WiFi was not a problem as it gave us a week to unplug and enjoy life unadulterated. The beds are comfortable, the house was clean and very spacious. The solar power ran perfectly, the water pressure was great. We felt very at home and decided it was our best lake vacation we’ve taken.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peaceful
A wonderful contemporary house located of grid. You will enjoy uninterrupted rest. Do not expect calls or emails to go through from your boss or coworkers.

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sebec Lake Annual Vacation
We have been to Sebec Lake many times & this has become our favorite spot! The privacy is amazing, the views are incredible. Owners were very helpful and made our stay enjoyable and easy for all that joined us. Our granddaughter stated that this was her favorite place ever!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

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