FERNWOOD COTTAGE - Town of Searsmont - Quantabacook Lake

THIS PROPERTY ONLY RENTS ON A SATURDAY TO SATURDAY SCHEDULE - 7 NIGHT MINIMUM REQUIRED

**2023 NEW PROPERTY- Completely renovated lakeside cottage with screened porch, AC, firepit and more.  

ROOM LAYOUT:
First Floor: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary King Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom, Half Bathroom, Laundry, Screened Porch
Second Floor: Queen Bedroom with a twin day bed and trundle beneath in one bedroom, Queen Bedroom with single Twin Bed and Twin Bunk beds, Full Hall Bathroom with Stall Shower

DOGS PERMITTED? Dogs are considered at this property. All dogs must first meet our Pet Guidelines to be considered. J2

Fernwood Cottage is one of those rare properties that sits nestled in the woods with a minute's walk to the water's edge and offers all of the peace, tranquility and beauty that people expect when coming to Maine. When entering this cottage, you will enter the kitchen with eating bar and dining area. There is a king suite off of the dining area and the living room facing the lake. There is a wonderful screened in porch off the living room for evenings playing cards. Upstairs you will find two large bedrooms with a hall bath to share. This private location with great water frontage is a wonderful property for that perfect vacation getaway. Quantabacook Lake has great bass fishing as well as beautiful water to swim. Kayak or paddle board rentals from local providers are popular at this property!

This comfortable lakeside retreat is a great renovated space to enjoy days swimming or boating in the lake and evenings by the campfire with s'mores. 

Downtown Searsmont is a short drive from the cottage and has a general store for basic grocery provisioning, pizza/deli ordering, and alcohol/ice cream purchase. Belfast is about a 15 minute drive from the house and has great shopping, dining, and a beautiful waterfront for concerts in the park and weekly farmers market. Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are only a 90 minute drive from the cottage. 

BEACH CLASSIFICATION: We have categorized this property as having or being near a sandy beach. More specifically for this property -it is mostly rocky and guests should use the dock to access the water. 
 

BOATS INCLUDED? None, however if you are looking to rent kayaks, Maine Sport or Ducktrap Kayaks offer those and can deliver them to the Property.  

FISHING TRIPS:  This is a great property to go fishing from.  Maine Guide Mike Kinney can take Guests fishing and will pick them right up at the dock in his boat.  Contact Mike through his website at http://mikekinneymaineguide.com/ to reserve a guided fishing trip on Quantabacook Lake.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: Yes, the owner of this property does require a security deposit and guests are still financially responsible for non-accidental damages and extra cleaning at the property which will be taken from the deposit if necessary. Please follow the checkout procedures in the property book upon departure.

PROPERTY SPECIFICS:
Linens & Bath Towels: Yes, one set of bed linens and one bath towel set for each guest are included (beds are made up prior to guest arrival)
Air Conditioning: Yes, in the bedrooms and one in the family room downstairs
Heat Source:  Oil furnance and electric heat/AC pumps
Washer & Dryer: Yes, in the entry
Dishwasher: Yes 
Coffee Maker: Yes, standard automatic drip with filters/combo Keurig machine
Internet Access: Yes, DSL with Wi-Fi
TV: 1 Smart TV
Grill: Propane gas grill and a separate propane seafood cooker
Usable Fireplace: No, sorry
Outdoor Firepit: Yes, renters must supply their own firewood
Water Source: Fine for cooking and bathing, but there is a 5 gal water cooler for drinking at the house
Trash Removal: Included with rental- picked up on Saturday mornings
Closest Shopping Village: Belfast, 9.1 Miles away
Number of Restaurants within 10 Miles: 10+
Water Frontage: Yes, directly on Quantabacook Lake and 15 minutes to Belfast Harbor
Dock/Pier Access: Yes, private swim/boat dock
Games: Cornhole, Bocce, Ladder Toss
Property good for fishermen: Yes, Quantabacook Lake has some amazing Small Mouth Bass and others. 
Additional Amenities: Minimum Standards List

Smoking Is Not Permitted anywhere on or inside of any of our rental properties nor are those who may partake in tobacco smoking allowed to occupy any of our properties.

Occupancy may not exceed what is posted for each home. Maximum occupancy could include infants and children.

Amenities offered through On the Water in Maine Inc. are not available at all the properties we offer for rent. Boat Rentals through Maine Watercraft Rentals Inc. are offered Sunday morning to Friday after 4pm and include free delivery to the property. Check with an agent to find out what boats are available to rent at this property, or, when you process the booking here online, only the boats available for the property will be listed as available to rent.

Please see our Rental Guidelines Page for further questions regarding how to book this property and additional charges and fees. Contact a reservation agent for more details or to ensure you are booking the right property for you.