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. About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Guests will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by them or their party during the stay..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.