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Waterfront, Family Retreat up to 12, Acadia National Park, Coastal Maine, Camp
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12301.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ellsworth, ME
- Place, Branch Lake1 min walk
- Place, Cross Insurance Center34 min drive
- Place, Acadia National Park39 min drive
- Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Waterfront, Family Retreat up to 12, Acadia National Park, Coastal Maine, Camp
Branch lake is known as one of the top rated lakes in Maine for its water purity and very unique sparse population as its the watershed for Ellsworth. Less than half the lakeshore is developed, especially the Southern end, making one feel wonderfully cutoff from civilization! Mainguy's is one of the nicest or best camps on Branch Lake for its location and amenities just off Route 1, center lake location, deep water frontage with a dive tower, small beach, lakeside fireplace and exceptional knotty pine interior with top of the line appliances, new beds, bar, stereo system, Wifi & 3 large LED TV's. The year round house/camp was totally gutted from top to bottom and remodeled IN 2015 and is just 40 feet from the waters edge. Ideally designed for families or 2 couples as there are 2 separate indoor entertainment areas. There is 1 ground floor bedroom with a queen, 2 bedrooms with full beds, 1 master king bedroom on the 3rd level which has a 1/2 bathroom, and a bunk bedroom along with a loft hosting a very plush full futon bed. The kitchen is completely remodeled with state of the art appliances, dual oven, 36 inch fridge with ice maker , dual gas stove and dishwasher along with a convection microwave oven. Hardwood flooring is laid throughout the 1st floor including the kitchen along with new wrap around quartz countertops. The house has all new linen and towels you will need along with all kitchen utensils and dishes. The ground floor has industrial carpeting as the sliding glass door exit finds you right near the sand beach and can handle the sandy traffic in and out. The hammock right near the dock is often fought over during the day or evening as a perch to watch the fire in the lakeside fireplace. Sunsets from the deck are magic! A very scenic 30 minute drive takes you into the famed Acadia National Park or towards Bucksport to start a must do memorable drive along the coastline down to Camden with all the roadside charm and antique shopping.
Below are two boat rental options that deliver pontoons right to the dock.
Lakeside Boat Rental DOWNEAST BOAT RENTALS
Phone: 207.745.3544 Phone: (207) 460-6898
Below are two boat rental options that deliver pontoons right to the dock.
Lakeside Boat Rental DOWNEAST BOAT RENTALS
Phone: 207.745.3544 Phone: (207) 460-6898
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 3 total
With additional $200 per week for pets
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outside the house only
Check-out instructions
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 lock the doors
It would be highly appreciated if you could start the washing of all towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ellsworth
Located in Ellsworth, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Seacoast Fun Park and Wild Acadia Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kisma Preserve and Branch Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Downeast Scenic Railroad. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
Ellsworth, ME
What's nearby
- Branch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Cross Insurance Center - 34 min drive - 41.4 km
- Maine Savings Amphitheater - 36 min drive - 42.1 km
- Acadia National Park - 39 min drive - 40.1 km
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 54 min drive - 56.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Green Lake Bar & Grill - 21 min drive
- Duffy's Restaurant - 36 min drive
- Off Road 6 & 8 Wheel ATV - 16 min drive
- Geddy's Down-Under - 36 min drive
- The Black Pearl - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Peter Mainguy
I am currently the General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Millenia in Singapore and have been in the hospitality industry for 40 years throughout Europe, Africa, Middle East/Gulf and now Asia. I consider Maine home and will eventually stay there once my career ends. I have another property across the lake as I love the topography, people, fresh air, simplicity, wilderness with key infrastructure at your doorstep along with the incredible charm of the coastal area between Bar Harbor and Camden.
Why they chose this property
I went to Husson University in Bangor Maine. Having grown up in Europe, I had never seen such pristine wilderness within reach of major infrastructure at an affordable price. I fell in love with the idea of owning a camp on the water immediately and call it home as I travelled the world. I finally found this place on Branch that ticked off all the boxes and over the years, built it from its simple seasonal beginnings into my idea of what a lakeside camp should look, feel like and offer. I wanted a place that was easy to access, close to everything, offer great swimming from the shore yet be able to pull up in a sailboat with a keel, stunning water views, be close to the waters edge, and to top it all off, feel like I was in a very isolated area.
What makes this property unique
Again, besides the incredible location just off route 1, lake centered, the lot is surrounded by the best homes on the lake, just on the cusp of a small bay overlooking a little private public island. The small beach is ideal for swimming off of and the dive tower offering kids and adults alike hours of entertainment. Mornings are exceptionally tranquil with picturesque sunsets in the evenings. The moments of roasting some marsh-mellows over an open fire at the lakes edge while sipping some wine or enjoying a beer will forever be etched in your memory. I have pulled in Salmon, trout and bass off my dock in the early mornings but mostly enjoy the swimming and snorkeling just off the property. I love boating to the 2 public beaches. One is right across the lake from the property next to a public boat launch and the other at the Southern tip under a bridge next to the dam. There are a few small islands in the Northern end. Branch Lake is essentially a giant well with its deepest point of 124 feet!
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