Meddybemps Lake House with. Sandy Beach Cool Summer Temps, highs in the 70s.

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Alexander, ME

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge8 min drive
Pocomoonshine Lake18 min drive
St. Croix Island30 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)109 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

9 private acres on Meddybemps Lake, Alexander, Maine backed by 300+ acres of conservation land. Property has its own sandy beach extending far into the lake (one of few natural freshwater beaches in Maine). Year round residence built in 2003 has right to use adjacent 300+ acres of conservation land private to neighborhood. Neighborhood is a private community that is family friendly. Kayaks equipped for four paddlers (one double and two singles). One person Old Town Canoe for the fisherman. Home has two upstairs bedrooms one with a double bed and one with a double bed and a single bed with shared full bath. Downstairs has a bedroom with a kingsize bed and a second bathroom. Eat-in screened sunporch. Kitchen table with four chairs and a bench seat. Handicapped friendly (first floor bedroom and bathroom, lever door handles, wheelchair wide doorways and ramp access to house, second floor staircase dual railings to help with balance).

Fall foliage and winter cross country skiing and ice fishing.

Jean, one of the owners, grew up spending vacations on the lake. A favorite spot of hers, and her father and his brothers before her was a remote sandy beach you could only access by boat. When the property came up for sale many years later, she and her husband Rob bought it. Working with a local conservation group, the character of the land has been preserved. 35 homes are spread out over the 1.5 mile stretch of the lake in a private community. Now the beach is a short walk away - and private to Jean and Rob's property. It's a very quiet spot, and remains, to many, the loveliest spot on the lake.

Great swimming and boating. Small gas grill and picnic table, beach chairs on beach. Kayaks are provided or bring your own boat and beach it on the white sand. There is a boat launch private to the community. Eat-in heated sunporch. Grocery stores, golf, hospital, restaurants 10 minutes away. Fish for bass, landlocked salmon, or white perch. Ice cream stand and restaurant 2 miles away. Championship golf course at world famous Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews, NB, CA, 45 minutes away, is open to the public. 15 minutes to Calais Golf Course. Located in the St. Croix River Valley, there are numerous river and lake trips minutes away. Two border crossings into New Brunswick Canada are 15 minutes away. Campobello Island is a one hour trip. Cutler to buy lobsters off the dock is 45 minutes away.

Property manager

Jean or Rob Lawlis

Languages

English, French

Protect your payment — always book on Vrbo

If someone asks you to book through them or pay them directly before you book on Vrbo, report it.

Find out more

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Baileyville

Located in Baileyville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Algonquin Golf Course and Market Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge and Ganong Nature Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Huntsman Marine Science Centre and Saint Andrews Community Adventure Playground. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.

Alexander, ME

What's nearby

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive
Pocomoonshine Lake - 18 min drive
Chocolate Museum - 19 min drive
St. Croix Island - 30 min drive
Algonquin Golf Course - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Nook & Cranny - 4 min drive
Baileyville Big Stop - 7 min drive
Linda's New York Style Pizza - 13 min drive
Eagle's Landing Restaurant - 13 min drive
Lisa's Place - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Meddybemps Lake House with. Sandy Beach Cool Summer Temps, highs in the 70s. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Meddybemps Lake House with. Sandy Beach Cool Summer Temps, highs in the 70s. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Meddybemps Lake House with. Sandy Beach Cool Summer Temps, highs in the 70s. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Meddybemps Lake House with. Sandy Beach Cool Summer Temps, highs in the 70s. located?

This Baileyville holiday home is on the beach, 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pocomoonshine Lake and Charlotte County Museum. Chocolate Museum is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) away.

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

aj k.

11 Aug 2023

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

Good rental option

We stayed at this VRBO property in July 2023. Overall, the house was as described and was clean although I would replace the couches as they are terribly uncomfortable. The master bedroom and bathroom were great and we enjoyed dinners on the screened in porch. There were lots of beach towels stocked at the camp. the kitchen has a variety of pots and pans as well as accessories. The beach was private and just an easy 1-2 minute walk down a well worn path. I would recommend this property for younger children as the water was fairly shallow (3 or 4 feet deep) for a good distance. It is a great lake for paddleboarding as there was little boat traffic and we saw an eagle and heron flying around the area. We tried to use the charcoal grill but didn't find charcoal in the local grocers. I would recommend a new gas grill that is large enough to fit with a 3 bedroom camp as the working gas grill was too tiny to work for us. There is no dedicated firepit but we were able to drag an older firepit we found by the garage down to the beach to use. there are a variety of chairs at the beach so everyone can find a place to sit. We stayed downstairs and the weather was hot/humid but it was cool in the camp with the windows open. Just be careful, that there is one window in the master bedroom that is missing a screen. We did have an issue while we were there but the owners were quick to resolve it. Overall, we enjoyed our time here and the location worked for

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christina S.

5 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful lake

Perfect size home for our family and our puppy. Had everything we needed. We loved the beach and pond, lots of fishing and swimming

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly P.

6 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Stay

Nice but needs some required updates.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Jim/Laura E.

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Messy hemps camp

We loved the lake front especially our dog. Everything was fine and comfortable. The only downside was the Wi-Fi very frustrating at night watching tv. They stated that next year a new system will be available

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mickey S.

4 Aug 2022

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

Sandy bottoms and small mouth bass

I never review, but the mrs was adamant about this one. Loved it. Good fishing for small mouth, they are real fighters, super fun to fish for. The sand bottom was great for swimming. You can walk out past your waist (if you are 6’) and still be on sand. We bought new hardware for the row boat so it is good togo. We used a trolling motor with it which worked great. This is the REAL Maine. Not a tourist town. This is the place togo for peace and quiet. Little river lobster (cutler) is the place to get live lobster right off the dock about 45-60 min drive (bring cash). There are pots for cooking them, but we could not find utensils for them i.e. crackers/picks ect. Karen’s had good breakfast (in calais) and nook and cranny was good for dinner. Davis beach is NOT for the public, it is on a navy base, so goto roque bluffs instead if you want to hit the beach (it is small but at least is a beach). Bring your passports if you want to go to Canada they have less restrictions on lobster so you can buy bigger lobster (if you need them that big). The sun porch was great for meals. Bring bug spray if you will be by the water for the evening, they are relentless. If you go out in the water they don’t bother you. Doggo loved everything, especially trying to eat the fish we caught! Thank you Jean and Rob.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jean or Rob Lawlis

Jean and Rob like to kayak, cross country ski, hike, and read. Both are Mainers by birth and choice. Jean is a retired engineer and math teacher. Rob is a semi-retired attorney. Rob is originally from northern Maine and Jean's family is from the area where the cottage is located. Shown in photograph are Jean and Rob and their three kids, Sonya, David, and Robby. David is a chef, Sonya a veterinarian and Robby a hospital executive. All love Maine, but jobs have taken them away ;-(

Why they chose this property

Meddybemps Lake is where Jean's grandparents built a cottage in the 1920s and where both she and her father spent many happy summers growing up.

What makes this property unique

Summers at the lake are hard to beat. It's a cool place to ride out the heatwaves in other states. The average daytime high in July/August is 77 degrees. During the hottest day in 2022, the temperature in Calais reached 90. In the shade, on the beach we were very comfortable - in the low 80s and a nice breeze. Temperature at night usually drops to the 60s. Lovely in the fall.