Gathering Home on Phillips Lake en route to Acadia

Entire home in Dedham, Maine

  1. 12 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Christina
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

50-min drive to Acadia National Park

This home is near the national park.

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Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Gathering Home on Phillips Lake is the place to land. Located 20 minutes from Bangor International Airport and 45 minutes from Acadia National Park, it is the perfect place for your vacation. Our home sleeps 12 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. This lake house gives off the perfect cozy, campy feel. Dogs are welcome!

The space
Great property, scenic views, convenient location on the way to Acadia, and same special touches throughout for guests! Please see some previous reviews at the end of our photos!!

Kitchen: There is a full kitchen, stocked with everything you will need to prepare a family-style meal. Electric stove, full refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, sink and coffee bar with coffee maker. There is a toaster and tea kettle as well as a blender for your summertime toddies or smoothies.

Living Room: Flat screen TV with Roku streaming and electric fireplace. Large queen sleeper sectional and coffee table for cozy evenings watching your favorite movie, only when the rain keeps you from enjoying the beautiful Maine summer stars.

Dining: Table and dinnerware service for 6-8 with an additional table on the screen porch.

1st Floor Bedroom: Queen bed with attached three-quarter bath with vanity and shower stall.

Screen Porch: Sitting area with couch and additional table for dining or game playing.

2nd-Floor Bedroom: Two bunks; lower full and upper twin. Reading nook with decorative lights and puffs with pillows and books for a perfect hideaway.

2nd-Floor Master Bedroom: Beautiful hardwood from cathedral ceiling to floor. Very large room with desk area for work. There is also a coffee bar and sleeper sofa in this large room. Connected j\Jack-and-Jill full bath and laundry room.

2nd-Floor Full Bath: Tub/shower combination with double vanities. Washer and dryer.

Outside: Beautiful area on the water with a deck area and dock. Kayaks and life jackets are provided. There is a firepit for nighttime enjoyment.

*Please note that Maine is home to many animals. You may encounter skunks, raccoons, mice, ants, spiders, or other animals. Especially during changing of seasons, mice, bugs and insects may attempt to move into homes in the area. You may experience any of these in the Great Maine Outdoors!

Guest access
You have access to the whole house.

Other things to note
Come enjoy this wonderful lakehouse!

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Lake view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 306 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.91 out of 5 from 149 reviews.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Dedham, Maine, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Phillips Lake is home to many year-round residents as well as visitors. The houses that are on area of the lake are situated on an inactive railbed that is really fun for walks. There is a beautiful waterfront area for our guests to use. Acadia National park voted one of the most beautiful and visited national parks is on your doorstep. Hiking opportunities at Acadia are seemingly endless on more than 150 miles of trails. Immerse yourself in forest walks along rocky coastline, or stand on exposed mountain tops sometimes all in one hike. Dedham, Maine is located approximately 20 minutes from the Bangor/Brewer area. Lucerne Inn is located here and has wonderful meals and brunches on Sunday for those special family events. Bangor is home to famous author, Stephen King. Stop by his home on West Broadway and snap a pic or even sign up for the very fun and popular SK Tours. During spring through summer months, the Bangor waterfront comes alive with the Darling's Waterfront Concert series as well as the Cross Insurance Center events. Great headlining acts grace our hometown during the summer. Hollywood Casinos and Slots is also located in Bangor for your gaming fun on those rainy days. Popular cafes and pubs include The Wicked Brew, Frank's Bakery, Bagel Central and the Grindhouse for breakfasts and early lunches. Local brew pubs include Mason's, Bangor Beer Co, Orono Brewing Company and Geaghan's to name a few. Seafood restaurants you might want to try for some yummy lobster rolls and platters are McLaughlin's, High Tide. Family friendly home-cooking can be found at Dysart's or Governor's restaurants. There are wonderful walking paths and hiking spots nearby if you don't feel like traveling far. The Bangor/Brewer waterfront is gorgeous and you can pop in for a toddy if you get tired. Orono Bog Walk is a wooden nature trail through the preserved marshland of Penjajawoc Stream . Chick Hill and Bald Mountain are nice climbs for families.

Meet your host

Superhost
516 reviews
4.88 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: UMaine
Lifelong friends that love weekend getaways!

Christina is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Matthew

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
12 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm