Peaceful Lakeside Retreat C1920, Minutes To Damariscotta

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Teahouse living room: tv, dvd, records, games, puzzles, movies and books.

Teahouse living room: tv, dvd, records, games, puzzles, books.

Teahouse dining room. Octagon with stunning views through 7 windows.

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Amenities
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Location
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bremen, ME

Biscay Pond5 min walk
Damariscotta Farmer's Market14 min drive
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park26 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

2024 RESERVATIONS OPEN NOW: BOOKING FAST
Hidden away on a quiet freshwater lake 1 hr from Portland & 7 minutes to the charming village of Damariscotta, Blenheim Park's Tea House is a magical spot for a getaway. Two charming c1900 buildings set back 900ft from the road, literally hang on the water's edge. Ideally suited for couples & solo travelers seeking peace and quiet, you'll enjoy exclusive use of a waterfront area, kayaks, canoe, inflatable swans & your own private patio set into the lake.

The 16 acre estate is home to Maine's largest cherry orchard with 200 sour cherry trees and 150 flowering cherries under crop. It offers over 1800 ft of private lakefront, 100ft of which is available to Tea House summer guests exclusively. There's a lovely sitting porch literally overhanging the water, and a sunny patio built INTO the lake. Spend the week restaurant hopping, fishing* from the patio, roasting marshmallows around the fire pit, swimming, kayaking, sunbathing, cooking, reading and stargazing to your hearts content.

The rental consists of two cottages. The Teahouse (the red one) is where you'll gather, cook, dine, lounge, play records and games and swim. The Boathouse (the white one) houses the bathroom and bedrooms. They are less than 100ft apart and both absolute waterfront. Fees listed are for two people. The Boathouse will accommodate up to six (in three beds) for $100 per extra person per booking.

The owners are on premises a few hundred feet away and available if needed, but also adept at 'disappearing' during your stay. Guests enjoy a section of waterfront to themselves where the peace and beauty of this gorgeous location will refresh and renew your spirit in no time at all.

COVID OPTIONS:
For the 2024 season we're continuing to limit rentals to six nights only to allow our cleaning team to perform increased cleaning procedures and allow the cottages to air out a full 24hrs between guests.

*Fishing requires local permit, easily obtained online.

- We are absolute lakefront into deep water. This rental is not suitable for children who cannot swim.

Property manager

Kerry Payne Stailey

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Absolute waterfront - unsuited to small children.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is a non-smoking property.

Carriage House (sleeps 2 adults) may be added onto existing rental for $150 per night extending maximum to 6 people.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bremen

Located in Bremen, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Frances Perkins Center and Fort Edgecomb State Historical Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Penobscot Marine Museum and Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum. Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Dolphin Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Bremen, ME

What's nearby

Biscay Pond - 5 min walk
Damariscotta Farmer's Market - 14 min drive
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 26 min drive
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 33 min drive
Boothbay Harbor Marina - 33 min drive

Getting around

Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 11 min drive
Newcastle Publick House - 13 min drive
Reunion Station - 14 min drive
Mike's Place - 15 min drive
Old Time Donuts - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Lakeside Retreat C1920, Minutes To Damariscotta pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Lakeside Retreat C1920, Minutes To Damariscotta ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Lakeside Retreat C1920, Minutes To Damariscotta ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Peaceful Lakeside Retreat C1920, Minutes To Damariscotta located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Biscay Pond and within 6 miles (10 km) of Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site and Penobscot Marine Museum. Frances Perkins Center and Damariscotta Farmer's Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Celestine D.

27 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and Magical

An incredibly unique, peaceful and restful location. Sitting on the porch, listening to the loons, calms the soul. Kerry was delightful and responsive to our every need.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patsy S.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of Heaven with cherries on top

After you pass the Cherry orchards on your drive to the Teahouse, you’ll see the beautiful flower beds and the pristine lake, and you’ll know this is the perfect spot for a dream vacation. Owners are terrific.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

22 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

We loved our return visit to Blenheim Park! Completely relaxing with all the amenities you may need and some you don’t even realize that you need, like the croquet and bocce sets, the canoes and kayaks, and the fire pit and gas grill! We plan to return next year, and the year after that. . . .

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful week on a beautiful lake!

What a fantastic week we had at Blenheim Place! Kerry and Justin are amazing hosts and it was everything we could have hoped for a week in the Midcoast!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

Couldn’t get any closer to the lake. Great indoor and outdoor spaces. Water was warm and deep for great swimming, and we saw (and heard) many loons. Great week.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kerry Payne Stailey

Hi,
We are Kerry and Justin, photographers and business execs, who recently escaped Brooklyn for the beauty of Maine and Connecticut. We love great food and fancy cocktails and feel that Mid Coast Maine offers the best of everywhere we've each lived (including San Francisco, New York, Pennsylvania, Lake Tahoe, Byron Bay and Sydney). Here we've found a friendly happy community, a strong art scene, distilleries and vineyards, true foodie destinations, and scenery so lovely you'll be dreaming of it long after you leave.

We settled into Blenheim Park, our dream home, in January 2017, and knew immediately it was too lovely to keep to ourselves. Come and enjoy it with us!

Why they chose this property

Blenheim Park is a stunning 16 acre estate that was lovingly transformed into an estate over a 40 year period by the previous owner. Long time fans of the beauty of Maine and the warmth of its people, we watched this property online from our home in Brooklyn for a year, and finally inspected it during a trip to volunteer at a Maine summer camp for bereaved children.

We fell in love and immediately set about selling our Brooklyn properties to make the move North. It's truly our dream property and we're excited to share it with guests during the warmer months.

What makes this property unique

- We are absolute lakefront with deep water. Property is not be suitable for young children who cannot swim.

Lovely under snow, blooming in Spring, refreshing in Summer and vibrant in Fall, there's not a season that doesn't shine at Blenheim Park.

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