Naples, ME- Spectacular views of Mt. Washington from dock, decks, cabin/cottage

Thank you for your kind review and I am so happy that you found the place comfy and cozy. I can't wait to go there at the end of the week.

Thank you for the review, and informing folks that bad weather doesn't necessarily mean a "bad" vacation. Hope you choose to return in 2023. And your guest suggestions and information was helpful. Personally, I love to have an excuse to "curl up" in front of the fireplace, put my feet on the bench and read a book, or in some cases just stare at the flames. I am due to arrive on October 8th for my time in "heaven".

Thank you for your kind words, and hope that you will consider us again. The access to the water, the nearby conveniences, and the sunsets should make up for any blemish like, erratic fishing results and rainy weather.

Thank you for your kind words about the cottage. We really love it when someone appreciates its uniqueness in character and location. If interested in renting for 2025, message me on fb or VRBO.

Doris and I are always delighted when some family enjoys the beauty of Long Lake and the uniqueness of Walden/Bonaventure. Due to Covid, and various quarantines, we were unable to get the split/units installed before your arrival, along with some other planned improvements All work came to a halt in March. I hope you were able to enjoy the cries of the loons, took many pictures of the sunsets, the Songo River Queen passing by, and the outside seating area - my favorite spot for morning coffee. If you can think of any improvements or suggestions for next year, please email me. We are looking forward to our first trip there since 2019 in October.

We agree about the off season, we think it is the best time between Labor Day and Columbus Day. No heat, humidity, lake traffic, etc. very relaxing. We were there for almost three weeks before your arrival and enjoyed the 5 loons and a sighting of a bald eagle whom we think is nesting in a tree on the property. The water temp is still swimmable for the hardy, and the sunsets just as stunning as in high season.

We are always delighted to rent to families who will create memories at our cottage just as we did for our children and now our grandchildren. It's a special place and look forward to seeing you next year. I will be sending you a PM, with new pictures of the dock improvements we ordered in March!. You will have to come back to enjoy the extra space.

Thank you for your kind words and we are delight that my incorrect and unclear directions regarding the damper, didn't put too much "smoke" on your experience.

Thank you for your kind review. The stairs were new last year after my 73 year knees cried for stairs with railings. Now, I can at least, sit and dangle. Hopefully you did not experience an intense storm rolling over the lake. Lightning striking the water is an awesome view, especially when it directly hits the Songo River Queen when it passes by. Originally, under the Chute Homestead, there were two rental units - Walden and Bonaventure. One side had a kitchen, the other did not, so one side had to eat at the Big House or a different restaurant each night while the other got to cook. Each side had its own open porch ( not enclosed at the time ), waterside dock sitting area and point of entry. With 4 children we needed two separate indoor spaces.