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Waterfront vacation home--fully equipped

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Overview
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
4 guests
3 nights minimum 
Holiday Rental House
Fully equipped year-round waterfront home on Cargill Pond, in Liberty, Maine. Located near Belfast and Midcoast locations. Cool woods and sunny swimming area. 5 kayaks and 1 canoe. Great fishing. Fully equipped kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, washer and dryer, Roku television upstairs and downstairs. Loaded with everything you need for summer fun including: dock, deck, gas grill. Minutes to Lake St. George State Park. NO large motor boats/jet skis, etc. NO SMOKING. We love dogs. Beds: 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Sofa Bed
House Rules
Pet-friendlyNo smoking
Check with owner: Suitable for children
One dog is welcome. This rental is for agreed number of guests, and not for parties. There are stairs to get down to the house; then, inside the house, there are stairs to get to full bathroom & bedrooms, and also stairs to get to lower level bedroom. Each bedroom has a bed that might sleep 2 persons. Dogs that bark excessively are not welcome, as this is a residential lake, where people live year round, to enjoy the serenity. No puppies, please.
Bedrooms
1 King2 Doubles
Bathrooms
1 Half bath1 Shower

Meet the host
leslie s
Hosting since February 2008
Languages spoken: English
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: My home is on Cargill Pond, in Liberty, Maine. There are some year round residents who live with their families on Cargill Pond. We are respectful of music and barking and noise, as some people in the neighborhood go to sleep at night and have to go to work in the morning. Everyone seems to have a very good time here.

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Reviews (11)
DEIDRA L
DEIDRA L
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Tranquil remote wooded setting
Our family of five enjoyed a full week at this lovely cottage. Ameneties met our needs, and our host provided great detailed suggestions of area sites. Leslie was quick to respond to questions and was easy to reach. The house has beautiful views of trees and Cargill Pond. This is a quiet and serene large pond. We fished, kayaked, canoed, swam, and thoroughly enjoyed all the pond had to offer. Only saw 2 other people on the pond the whole week. We made friends with the loons, Pike, and beaver. Liberty is situated with easy commute to the sweet towns on Penobscot Bay including Camden Falls state park - highly recommend. Our family also fit in a trip to Acadia Natl Park which is a quick hour+1/2 drive. The location and setting of the cottage gave us the flexibility to have a week full of peaceful solitude combined with historical and quaint sight seeing opportunities. We hope to return someday!
Visited June 2019
Written 30 June 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Go793829
Go793829
Thank you so much for your kind words. What a wonderful family you-all are. I am so pleased that you experienced some of what Maine can be. You are most welcome to come back any time. The loons are still calling, and the beavers are busy-as-ever. The fish are jumping, and the Great Blue Heron flew overhead the other day. Hope you are all enjoying the season. Sincerely, Leslie.
Written 12 July 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Venera S
Venera S
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
OK stay
The house was decent with most necessities present however I do not recommend bringing any elderly or people who may have a hard time moving around. The stairs inside the house and the ones outside were borderline dangerous. The house had no AC. If you’re there during summer time that’s a giant problem, the fans around the house do absolutely nothing but waste energy. The TVs in the house seemed to have been brought from the last century. If you enjoy TV prepare to go without it, if you don’t then this may the house for you. There is a lake close to the house that looks really nice from afar but nearby you can clearly see that is full of mosquitos and flies. Even if you use spray it’s still unhealthy to be around that. The owner was fine, a bit too full of herself. I had an Ok stay there with my family but most definitely will not go back. This vacation made me weary of renting other cabins in the future. I hope others have had a better experience.
Visited August 2018
Written 30 January 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Go793829
Go793829
Venera, I am sorry that you did not enjoy your stay in my lakefront home. Maybe this rural setting was not what you had thought it would be. I'm sad that you did not enjoy the lake, as so many people have enjoyed it for so many years. I did notice that more people came than what you had stated in your booking request. I am sad that you drove your car down my walking path through the woods, then got stuck, necessitating intricate towing. I hope that when you and your family choose to come to Maine again, it will be in a setting that is easier, and more familiar to you. Best of luck in your future vacation plans. I hope that you will give Maine another chance, as it is a beautiful, wonderful place. Sincerely, Leslie
Written 6 June 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Jennifer H
Jennifer H
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Cargill Pond
We had a great time in Liberty. The house was a great jumping off point for all of our day trips. It was nice to unwind and shut off our cell phones. There is very little cell service. The pond is beautiful and my husband and children loved the fishing.
Visited July 2018
Written 22 July 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Go793829
Go793829
Ahhh...sounds like you all connected with the pond. Wonderful. Day trips—what a great idea.
Written 30 July 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

bccr
bccr
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Private getaway
My family & I loved this place. The house is a four season fully equipped home that makes one feel at ease. There were six of us staying there & it never felt cramped. The pond is beyond gorgeous. There are kayaks & a canoe available for use that one can explore the area with. The pond & the house create a sense of calm that we hoped to achieve on our vacation. I absolutely suggest this rental for anyone who would like to get away from it all. It's nice that you get the privacy of not having to see neighbors in a location that isn't far from Belfast, Lincolnville, and other towns to enjoy the coast in. I am so glad that we found this place.
Visited July 2016
Written 15 July 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Navigate629989
Navigate629989
Great to see the smiles and hear the laughter of the star swimmer. What a treat! Do come back for more.
Written 25 July 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

kathrynp249
kathrynp249
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Pure Serenity
Comfy cabin in the peaceful woods on a pond. Lots to see and do, but we seemed to gravitate to the back deck overlooking it all. THE place for sheer relaxation.
Visited August 2015
Written 6 September 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Navigate629989
Navigate629989
That's truly the beauty of Maine--hike, swim, kayak; or just sit back and take in all the beauty.
Written 7 September 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Pioneer534467
Pioneer534467
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Privacy and Peace
Okay, it took me forever to write a review and I was feeling guilty! Leslie, my sincere apology. This home is tucked away in a beatiful scenic and quiet wooded lakefront. Tranquility with Sunshine peeking through the branches and just about everything a family would need for a very comfortable vacation. I had never heard a Loon prior to our stay and I now certainly understand the excitement. That unique and difficult to describe sound echoed across the Pond and was certainly impressive. We live in southern Delaware along the beaches and our State bird is the very silent Blue.Heron. The three story home is quite comfortable with plenty of fresh air and daylight. The other homes on the Pond are almost invisible which was to our liking and parking two automobiles wasn't anything of a problem, even with our big rear wheel drive Chrysler 300. Plenty of clean towels, good water pressure and hot shower and more room than we needed. But, the best part of this vacation was our host Leslie who met us in Belfast and led us to Cargill Pond. I could go on and on but have writers cramp! My wife Vicky, son Daniel, and yours truly certainly recommend staying at this rental. Hi Leslie :):):)
Visited June 2014
Written 3 September 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Navigate629989
Navigate629989
What a pleasure to meet your fine family. I truly appreciated the fun opportunity to hang out in Belfast with you-all. Glad your time was wonderful. Hope you can come back for more. Enjoy every bit of the season. Sincerely, Leslie
Written 3 September 2014. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

733karac
733karac
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Loved our stay!
Our family had an excellent time and only wished our vacation could've been longer! We enjoyed fishing, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. It was a very peaceful and relaxing vacation...just what everyone needed for a little get away. Our black lab, Molly, absolutely LOVED the pond! We tried out the Corner Diner and John's Homemade Icecream down the road. Excellent food :) I was especially fond of the piano in the livingroom. Had a great sound to it. It was a fun way to entertain the family in the evening! Thank you so much Leslie for our stay at your camp and all your recommendations to local places!
Visited August 2013
Written 13 August 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

LHeald
LHeald
Oak Park, IL3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful lake
We had a wonderful time at this cabin. The owner Leslie was wonderful. The lake was great for kayaking, fishing, and swimming. It is very convenient to several cute towns that we would drive to for meals and shopping. When we would return to the cabin we felt total solitude. Several loons on the lake made it an ideal Maine stay.
Visited July 2012
Written 10 November 2012. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Donnabeth9
Donnabeth9
Easthampton, MA
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The best owner, ever!
We loved the homelike feeling my sisters and I had when we rented Leslie's place for a week for a family reunion. She was unbelievably helpful, especially with the oxygen delivery for one of us that had to be arranged. We are sooo grateful for everything.
Visited August 2012
Written 13 August 2012. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Navigate629989
Navigate629989
The 'sisters' were the BEST! What a great group. Bring more friends and relatives and come back for more!
Written 14 August 2012. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Helen1911
Helen1911
London, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfect holiday home for my dream holiday
I can't recommend this property highly enough, it was fantastic and exceeded all our expectations. Leslie is a wonderful owner, friendly and easy to deal with, she fedexed over lots of information about the property and local attractions in the months before the holiday and was warm and welcoming when we arrived. The house was wonderful and homely, the location next to the lake was perfect and we made full use of the kayaks and canoe. We visited many surrounding destinations including Liberty, Belfast, Camden, Bangor, Acadia and went whale watching in Bar Harbour. We even experienced the tail end of Hurricane Irene safely sheltered in the house! Thank you Leslie for opening up your house to us.
Visited August 2011
Written 8 October 2011. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

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What this rental offers
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
Outdoor amenities
  • Deck
  • Garage
Property features
  • Ceiling Fans
Bathroom and laundry
  • Dryer
  • Iron
  • Linens provided
  • Washer
Scenic views
  • Waterfront views
Location features
  • Waterfront location
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Kitchen and dining
  • Grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cooker
  • Toaster
Things to do
  • Fishing spots available
  • Watersports
  • Cycling areas
Location info
  • Beachfront/Lakeside
Additional amenities
  • Boat available
Nearby
  • Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
  • Horse riding facilities
  • Hiking areas
Indoor amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Central heating
  • Internet access
  • Cable television

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About the neighbourhood
Waldo County is the way life should be. Many state parks--Lake St. George State Park, Swan Lake State Park, Fort Point State Park, Moose Point State Park, Fort Knox historic park. Only 20 minutes from Belfast--a cool, lovely, seaside town. Many arts-related activities in Belfast, free music in the streets on Thursday nights, farmers' markets, outrageously beautiful Belfast City Park: playground, tennis courts, walk along the ocean (Penobscot Bay); downtown skate/bike park, restaurants, art galleries, lovely public library, nearby golf courses.
Getting around
No public transportation. It is rural. You need your car.
Access
Car required
How to get there
Try to plan your trip so that you arrive in Liberty during daylight hours. It will be much easier to find my home in the daylight. Bring flashlights if you are planning to arrive after dark.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesWatersports

Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 2 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
Lodging tax: 9% Deposits: $750 non-refundable Payment Options: Cashier's Check, Money Order, Personal Check Other Fees: $100 additional pet fee (refundable) if more than 1 dog.

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