The lake and around
Still water, big woods, one small town.
[Lake name] is [size] miles long, [spring-fed], and quiet: [no jet skis, a 10 mph limit]. The house sits on [the east shore], facing [the sunset].
On the water
Yours to use.
- Two kayaks, [two paddleboards], paddles and the pump
- A dock with a swim ladder; [the water is over your head at the end]
- Life jackets in every size. Kids wear one on the dock, not just on the water
- Quiet hours on the lake, 10 pm to 7 am
- [A canoe and a small motorboat by arrangement]
On land
Fire, trails, and the sky at night.
- A fire pit by the water, wood stacked by the garage
- [A trail from the road to the ridge, two hours round trip]
- [Mountain] and [state park] within [an hour]
- No streetlights for miles. Bring a star chart, or the tablet has one
- [Snowshoes and sleds in the garage for winter]
Wildlife
You are in their place.
Loons
The lake has [a nesting pair]. You'll hear them before you see them. Give them a wide berth from the kayaks, especially in June.
Moose
[Dawn and dusk along the road in]. Slow down after dark; they are taller than the headlights.
Bears
Black bears are around and shy. Trash goes in the bins in the garage, never on the porch, and food stays inside.
And the rest
Deer, foxes, bald eagles, [otters under the dock]. The decor is not an exaggeration.
Nearby
The town and what it has.
Groceries
[Store], [12 min]
Gas
[Station], [8 min]
Pharmacy and urgent care
[Name], [20 min]
Hospital
[Name], [25 min]
Our favorite dinner
[Restaurant], [15 min]
Breakfast and coffee
[Place], [10 min]
Getting here
Far enough.
- [x] hours from Portland, [y] from Boston, [z] from Montreal
- [Nearest airport], [n] hours
- The last [miles] are [paved/gravel]; the driveway is plowed in winter
- Cell service is [patchy on the road, fine at the house]
- The full address comes with your booking