Biscay Repose, Biscay Pond, Bristol. Private, spacious, family friendly
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.
The 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.
It 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. The secluded backyard has plenty of room for Frisbee, birdwatching, reading, or sunbathing. You will be quite comfortable in this well-appointed home and it will make your vacation feel like home! There 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.
It 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. Located just ~10 miles from the ocean. Canoe and kayak rentals are available nearby. Canoes, 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. We love our lake house, and we hope you will enjoy it as much as we do!
Kitchen amenities: gas range/oven, full size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, coffee grinder, tea kettle, blender, lobster pot. Pantry basics for your arrival. Outdoor charcoal grill, outdoor furniture. (Outdoor chairs & glass table with umbrella)
Hannaford 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).
Beds: 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; All new mattresses, with quality bedding. Bathrooms: 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.
Other 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. Linens, bedding, and towels are provided.
Explore the area: Peaceful country road is great for biking, jogging or long relaxing walks. Biscay Pond: 5 min. walk La Verna Preserve, Round Pond: 17 min. drive Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve, Bristol: 18 min. drive Crooked Farm Preserve, Bristol: 15 min. Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site: 18 min. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, New Harbor: 22 min. Pemaquid Art Gallery, New Harbor: 21 min. Saltwater Artists Gallery: 20 min. Pemaquid Craft Co-op: 16 min. Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site: 13 min. Round Top Ice Cream, Damariscotta: 14 min. Salt Bay Farm & Nature Center: 16 min. Francis Perkins Homestead: 22 min. Hidden Valley Nature Center: 34 min. Castle Tucker: 27 min. Wiscasset Speedway: 31 min. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay: 38 min. Boothbay Railway Village Museum: 31 min. Dolphin Mini Golf: 32 min. Boothbay Opera House: 38 min. Fort Edgecomb State Historic Site: 26 min. Edgecomb Potters Gallery: 28 min. Monkey C Monkey Do: 30 min. Maine Maritime Museum: 43 min. Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum: 33 min. Augusta, ME (State Capital): 56 min. Portland, ME: 1 hour, 15 min. Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland: 44 min. Owls Head Lighthouse: 50 min. Camden Hills State Park: 50 min. Penobscot Marine Museum: 1 hour,15 min.
Also available in the area: Antiquing, horseback riding, whale watching, golf, tennis and basketball courts, wine tasting, oyster farms. Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta (live and cinema) Waldo Theatre, Waldoboro (music, film, theater) Brunswick Station (Amtrak): 49 min.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
It would be greatly appreciated if the floors are swept and/or vacuumed: Essentially leaving the house as you found it, minus remaking the beds. Thank you!
Please put any sheets and towels to be washed in basement by washing machine. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by them or their party during the stay.
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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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Bristol
Bristol is home to this holiday home. Frances Perkins Center and Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Damariscotta Farmer's Market and Boothbay Farmers' Market. Penobscot Marine Museum and Pemaquid Craft Co-op are also worth visiting.
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 27 min drive - 26.1 km
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 37 min drive - 44.7 km
Samoset Resort Golf Course - 47 min drive - 63.2 km
Bowdoin College - 49 min drive - 63.3 km
Getting around
Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Dunkin' - 13 min drive
Newcastle Publick House - 15 min drive
Reunion Station - 19 min drive
Medicini Restaurant - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Biscay Repose, Biscay Pond, Bristol. Private, spacious, family friendly pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Biscay Repose, Biscay Pond, Bristol. Private, spacious, family friendly?
As of 9 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Biscay Repose, Biscay Pond, Bristol. Private, spacious, family friendly on 6 Jan 2027 start from AU$2,628, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Biscay Repose, Biscay Pond, Bristol. Private, spacious, family friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Biscay Repose, Biscay Pond, Bristol. Private, spacious, family friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Biscay Repose, Biscay Pond, Bristol. Private, spacious, family friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Biscay Repose, Biscay Pond, Bristol. Private, spacious, family friendly located?
Situated in Bristol, this holiday home is steps from Biscay Pond and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Pemaquid Pond. Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site and Frances Perkins Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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This house has everything! I've never stayed in a rental property that was so well stocked and organized. The house is very spacious and nicely decorated. We were all especially impressed with how clean it was. It's tucked away on a private road, nice and quiet but close to everything. We really enjoyed sitting on the deck every morning with our coffee and listening to the birds sing. Jill was wonderful to work with and very accommodating. She really thought of everything when she put this vacation home together. I highly recommend this house for everyone, even those traveling with children. It was home away from home for all of us. We definitely will be back. Thank you Jill for a wonderful stay!!!
Jackie K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you Jackie! It was a pleasure to have you here and meet you all. Thanks so much for choosing our place and I do hope you'll return!
I couldn't be more pleased with this rental home. It was exactly as described and pictured. The living area on the first floor was spacious and inviting, with lovely decor that felt very intentional. We actually felt like we were living in the owner's home as opposed to a vacation rental. The kitchen was superbly stocked with all of the cookware and utensils needed to enjoy meals at home. We also appreciated that there was charcoal for the grill. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck with its peek-a-boo view of the pond. It's a very peaceful and private setting surrounded by tall trees.Jill (owner) responded to texts promptly and went out of her way to make sure our stay was comfortable. We greatly appreciated her attention to detail and her friendly conversation.We would love to return next time we come over to the area.
Laurie L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2026
Thank you Laurie! It was great to have you and really fun to meet you and your beautiful family. Thanks so much for choosing us; I hope you'll consider returning for another stay with us! Have a great end of your summer.
Great location with peaceful views overlooking the pond. Jill was a great host and communicated with us anytime we had questions. The place was cozy and quiet, which was perfect after our day trips up and down the mid coast of Maine. This was a perfect central location to all the things we had planned on our itinerary.
Joseph F.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Yes, it's here and great. Thank you so much. I hope you'll consider us again in the future!
Jill
As the title states, it was a peaceful area to stay in. Our host was phenomenal when the power went out, going as far to provide some water (we have a sub-one year old) and a coffee maker. I would recommend this location to family and friends
Giuseppe B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2024
Thank you Giuseppe. I hope you'll consider returning for another stay with us! Have a great end of your summer.
My wife and two children stayed at Biscay Repose for two weeks and we absolutely loved our time there! Jill was a superb host. She was always very kind, responsive, and helpful both before and all during our trip. We had asked her if it the house had a crib for our 2-year-old son and, though it didn’t, she went out of her way to locate one for us. She was also very helpful with directions, since Google Maps is not reliable near the house (we discovered that Apple Maps did work well though). The house itself was beautiful, just as advertised, spotlessly clean, and well furnished and equipped. The house location is very quiet and peaceful, and steps from the pond. There is a small beach at the pond, but we spent much of our time visiting the Pemaquid beach and lighthouse, about 20 minutes drive, which are truly gorgeous. Damariscotta is the nearest town, about 10 minutes drive, with great shops and restaurants, on and off the waterfront. I highly recommend Biscay Repose. We’d love to return for a future summer visit.
Paul F.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Wow, thank you SO much. I'm sorry doing the review was problematic, but am hopeful your glowing review might generate more traffic. I have made a list of all your suggestions and hope to incorporate them before any future guests. I was horrified to see that main floor bedroom door so off. Last we knew it closed fine! Thank you for your input. The humidity has been exceptionally high this year , which is at least 1 factor. We'd love to have you for a return visit any time. Thank you for leaving it so nice and clean. Also, thank you for the repayment of the postage so generously! Enjoy the end of summer! Thanks again, Jill (and Rob)