SUMMER OF 2025 NOW OPEN FOR RESERVATIONS
House in Monmouth, ME
8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
THE LOON'S NEST IS RENTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS - SUNDAY TO SUNDAY
JUNE & SEPTEMBER '25- $1900 A WEEK ($271- NIGHT)
JULY & AUGUST '25 - $2200 A WEEK ($314 - NIGHT)
The “Loon’s Nest” is a three-bedroom, year-round home on a sloping lawn to the water’s edge. WI-FI, basic cable and high-speed internet and bring your own Roku device if you want more. Also bring your favorite CDs for the Bose sound system and crank out the hits.
In addition to the three bedrooms, the house also has two single beds in separate rooms - ideal for the kids or someone who snores. We are pet friendly with pre-approval but do charge a $200 pet fee and expect no trace left behind - inside and out. The location is 20 minutes from the state capital of Augusta, on the Winthrop-Monmouth town lines. The first floor features a full kitchen, living room with basic cable TV and open dining area with a cathedral ceiling where you can enjoy your morning coffee and watch the sun rise over the lake or sip an evening glass of wine and look at the moon over 'Big Island'. Two bedrooms on the first floor - both with queen beds, and a single bed in the laundry room.
On the second floor is the third bedroom with queen, and a reading nook with a single bed - complete with dozens of books.
The first-floor bathroom features a large tub and separate shower. The first-floor laundry room has a washer and dryer, iron and ironing board and a single bed.
The 100 feet of deep-water shore frontage features a dock for fishing, swimming, sunning or listening to the loons. Two kayaks, an aluminum rowboat and an old fashioned large inner tube also await you at water’s edge. You are also welcomed to bring your boat and launch it from the new state-owned boat ramp. At night, start a campfire in the lakeside fire pit with plenty of firewood provided, roast marshmallows, sip a glass of wine, watch the glow of the fire, listen to the loons, and reflect on the day and start planning the next.
Annabessacook Lake has a new, state-built, boat-launching ramp that opened in the fall of '22 along Holmes Road. The lake continues to be full of bass, some giant pickerel and pike, and plenty of perch and sunfish for the kids. Some +30-inch-long pike were caught during the past two summers by renters. Several pairs of loons live on the lake and their beautifully haunting call can be heard day and night. In addition, eagles, ospreys, and cranes also reside on the lake and wild turkeys live in the nearby woods and occasionally visit.
The “Loon’s Nest” is 3 miles from downtown Winthrop, with small-town shopping, and a large grocery store and drug store; 4 miles from the town center of Monmouth with its renowned summer theater; five miles from the nearest golf course; 15 miles from the state capital of Augusta with its shopping, cinemas, restaurants, and only one hour away from LL Bean and the outlets of Freeport.
Keywords: Lakefront Year-round House
JUNE & SEPTEMBER '25- $1900 A WEEK ($271- NIGHT)
JULY & AUGUST '25 - $2200 A WEEK ($314 - NIGHT)
The “Loon’s Nest” is a three-bedroom, year-round home on a sloping lawn to the water’s edge. WI-FI, basic cable and high-speed internet and bring your own Roku device if you want more. Also bring your favorite CDs for the Bose sound system and crank out the hits.
In addition to the three bedrooms, the house also has two single beds in separate rooms - ideal for the kids or someone who snores. We are pet friendly with pre-approval but do charge a $200 pet fee and expect no trace left behind - inside and out. The location is 20 minutes from the state capital of Augusta, on the Winthrop-Monmouth town lines. The first floor features a full kitchen, living room with basic cable TV and open dining area with a cathedral ceiling where you can enjoy your morning coffee and watch the sun rise over the lake or sip an evening glass of wine and look at the moon over 'Big Island'. Two bedrooms on the first floor - both with queen beds, and a single bed in the laundry room.
On the second floor is the third bedroom with queen, and a reading nook with a single bed - complete with dozens of books.
The first-floor bathroom features a large tub and separate shower. The first-floor laundry room has a washer and dryer, iron and ironing board and a single bed.
The 100 feet of deep-water shore frontage features a dock for fishing, swimming, sunning or listening to the loons. Two kayaks, an aluminum rowboat and an old fashioned large inner tube also await you at water’s edge. You are also welcomed to bring your boat and launch it from the new state-owned boat ramp. At night, start a campfire in the lakeside fire pit with plenty of firewood provided, roast marshmallows, sip a glass of wine, watch the glow of the fire, listen to the loons, and reflect on the day and start planning the next.
Annabessacook Lake has a new, state-built, boat-launching ramp that opened in the fall of '22 along Holmes Road. The lake continues to be full of bass, some giant pickerel and pike, and plenty of perch and sunfish for the kids. Some +30-inch-long pike were caught during the past two summers by renters. Several pairs of loons live on the lake and their beautifully haunting call can be heard day and night. In addition, eagles, ospreys, and cranes also reside on the lake and wild turkeys live in the nearby woods and occasionally visit.
The “Loon’s Nest” is 3 miles from downtown Winthrop, with small-town shopping, and a large grocery store and drug store; 4 miles from the town center of Monmouth with its renowned summer theater; five miles from the nearest golf course; 15 miles from the state capital of Augusta with its shopping, cinemas, restaurants, and only one hour away from LL Bean and the outlets of Freeport.
Keywords: Lakefront Year-round House
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Monmouth, ME
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
My husband and I visited the Loons Nest for our 25th wedding anniversary. First, I must say that Steve, our host, was the most welcoming, responsive host we have encountered over our many rentals through out the years. The house is very clean and stocked with everything you could need for a week away from home. There are kayaks, a paddle-boat, canoe and a nice dock to use to jump into the lake for a swim. For those who like to fish, the lake will not disappoint! It’s also a great place to just relax. I highly recommend a stay at the Loons Nest!
10.0 / 10.0
Great accomodations & fishing!
8.0 / 10.0
Awesome location with gorgeous views of the lake. Property has a rustic vibe, with older appliances. Beds were comfortable, and kitchen well stocked. My family thoroughly enjoyed the kayaks, floats, paddle boat etc. Property manager was great at checking in, and extremely accommodating.
10.0 / 10.0
It was such peaceful and relaxing spot right on the lake. The lake was enjoyable. Plenty of loons visited everyday and loved listening to them at night along with the owls. There were islands to explore. All amenities were provided, we didn’t need anything. Kayaks provided were a favorite. Steve made check in a breeze and was easy to communicate with. Highly recommend the Loons Nest.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family had a great time on the property.
This is a beautiful location for a vacation. Will
book again for sure. Steve was a great guy and even let us
use his PO box when we needed to order a part for our
trolling motor. You will NOT regret renting this place for a vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Stayed at this cabin several times over past few years, Beautiful cabin, on beautiful lake, Family & I always had great time.
Cabin comes with Kayaks, paddle boat
I’d also recommend renting motor boat from Beacon Boat rental to enhance vacation experience , and see all of beautiful Lake Annebesacook.
10.0 / 10.0
We spent the week at Steve's place on the lake and it was perfect. Beautiful house, very clean and everything was lovely. Steve was extremely kind and friendly. Couldnt ask for a more accommodating host! He even left drinks for us to have upon our arrival which was very thoughtful. Thanks Steve!
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay at the Loons Nest. Well appointed cabin on a very peaceful lake. Host was very responsive provided a great informational binder at the rental. We would rent again without hesitation!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful week! There was plenty of room for everyone in the house, lots of open space (inside and out) which was great for the kids to play. The fishing was awesome - we caught lots of fish right off the dock, including a couple 5-6 pound large mouth bass!
10.0 / 10.0
Spacious and immaculate cottage with excellent amenities. We enjoyed kayaking to the nearby islands, fishing right off the dock, lots of swimming and all kinds of lawn area to play. The town of Monmouth is very quaint with local sandwiches and even a bakery. There are also several easy hikes that we did as a family. Grocery stores and all the shopping you need is a quick drive down the road. We definitely enjoyed our week here!
10.0 / 10.0
The Loon's Nest in Monmouth is such a wonderful get away. The lake is beautiful with lots of wildlife to see: osprey, eagles, mink, chipmunks, beaver, and of course the loons. We loved hearing their serenades. Bring your camera. You'll get some great shots. There is plenty of room for everyone with comfortable beds, (one is firm) and lots of places to gather like the big comfortable kitchen table, the TV room, or the sprawling front lawn. Steve has all kinds of "toys" for the water and plenty of life jackets of all sizes. My husband LOVED the fishing! He used the boat but actually caught some of his best fish right off the dock. (a 6 pound bass: his personal best.) We swam, fished, read in the shade. It was just plain delightful! The kitchen is larger than it looks in the photos. I love to cook and found everything I needed. We shopped at Hanaford's super market, just 5 mins away. (The drinking/tap water is excellent.) Everything we needed was there: spices, paper towels, coffee filters, trash bags, soaps, TP, flashlights, games, playing cards, puzzles, and lots of books (fabulous reading library.) FYI, we all connected to WiFi and had great service all week. You couldn't ask for a better host than Steve: easy communications and great information. We will be returning to Loon's Nest to make even more lifetime memories.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful to watch the fall foliage appear around the lake. Spacious well appointed house decorated fitting to Maine and Loon lodge. Fabulous lake views with morning sunrise.
10.0 / 10.0
Stairs would be a little challenging for elderly or someone with walking difficulties. Lake was peaceful. We took advantage of all the activities they had to offer, swimming, row boat, kayaks, paddle boat and fishing!!!!
5.0 / 10.0
We had a great time staying at the Loon’s Nest. Very spacious open floor plan house and great lawn leading to the lake! Floating dock was perfect for jumping into the lake and fishing was insane! Owner Steve is super nice and has thought about everything to provide for a great stay! Kayaks, boats, lawn chairs, dry wood for fire pit, floating tubes and even cold beer/wine/Gatorade for your arrival in the fridge!! AC units worked great but didn’t need them at night. Great location with easy access to grocery story and general stores. Fielder’s Choice ice cream is about a 15 min ride but worth every second! Best ever! Great vacation!
5.0 / 10.0
The camp was wonderful and perfect for a family reunion / 4th of July vacation! 🤗.
5.0 / 10.0
My family and I just got back from our second stay at the Loon's Nest. It was everything that we remembered from our first trip and more because this time, we were able to enjoy the lake and the boats in addition to being able to spend time visiting friends and family. This house is just perfect for our three generational getaways to Maine . My son-in-law is a chef and just loved the kitchen. The kids loved the lake and the kayaks and the paddle boat and row boat. My daughter and I love that we each have a bedroom that we love. Mine is the one with the wood panel which also happens to get the best cross ventilation breeze in the house. Hers is the one with the lake view and queen size bed! The teenagers love the loft and the upstairs bedroom too. We alternated between spending time at the lake and getting out to enjoy some of the other highlights of the area. We left hot and humid Northern Virginia for a glorious week in Maine with cooler temperatures and wonderful lake breezes. We have already started talking about our next visit. One week was not enough! We hope that next summer we can spend two weeks at the Loon's Nest with our whole family so that we can do everything that we loved this year plus some of the things that we didn't get to do this time. It is a pleasure to deal with the owner of this beautiful property. After two successful bookings, he feels like a friend. He is very responsive which I really appreciate and know isn't always the case from other rental experiences. Given that we are trying to schedule a third and maybe even a fourth visit, it goes without saying that we would recommend this property and this owner to anyone wanting to spend a week on a beautiful lake in Maine!
5.0 / 10.0
Our best family vacation yet. We enjoyed an August/Sept week with our family of four, including 2 tween daughters, as well as a Grandfather and Uncle along with us. Even with 6 of us, the house was never crowded. We spent almost everyday kayaking, swimming in the lake, and playing in the yard. We also rented a pontoon boat from Collins Boat Rental for a few days to explore the lake and go tubing. The lake was so peaceful. We all really enjoyed the beautiful sunrises and the call of the loons. We even got to see the bald eagles soar by after roosting on the islands. This beautiful home exceeded our expectations and had everything you could ever want. By far the best property on the lake!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Monmouth?
The average price for a rental in Monmouth is $246 per night. This rental is $10 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at SUMMER OF 2025 NOW OPEN FOR RESERVATIONS. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is SUMMER OF 2025 NOW OPEN FOR RESERVATIONS pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at SUMMER OF 2025 NOW OPEN FOR RESERVATIONS?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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