Cabin in Bridgton, ME

Lakefront Log Home with the only Outdoor Movie Theater

Lakefront Log Home with the only Outdoor Movie Theater

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Watching Atomic Blonde on my outdoor movie theater. Guests can use on their stay
Only 15 minutes to Pleasant Mountain Ski Resort (formerly Shawnee Peak).
Relax in the hammock or Adirondack Chair and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
A winter playground in front of my property. Outdoor movies and skating.
The only outdoor movie theater 10' ft. away from the lake. Available for guests.

Overview of Lakefront Log Home with the only Outdoor Movie Theater

5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Bridgton, ME
  • Popular LocationWoods Pond5 min walk
  • Popular LocationPondicherry Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationGallery 30210 min drive
  • AirportAugusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)82 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lakefront Log Home with the only Outdoor Movie Theater

I want to make sure my home and surroundings are going to be a perfect fit for your vacation needs, so please Do Not select the ‘Book now’ until after we have both agreed this will be a good fit. Underneath the blue 'Book now' button, there is a small blue text link named 'Contact host' that you click on to start a conversation with me. I don't allow anyone with a credit to book my home (nor would you) and everyone goes through a light qualification to make sure it will be a good fit before you select ‘Book now.’

GUESTS BEST SUITED FOR MY FULL-TIME HOME
• Guests with no dogs or other pets (no negotiating)
• People who are not shopping around for discounted rates (no discounts)
• People who are looking for a quiet place to relax
• Families and couples over the age of 35 years old (6 human max)
• Guests who won't use my home as a vacation hub

Enjoy beautiful sunsets, year-round backyard outdoor movies, bonfires, horseshoes, badminton, outside grilling, fishing, and much more. Cherish the timeless beauty of the Maine woods & water—plus all the modern amenities—in this historic log home located just 12’ from the shore of Woods Pond in Bridgton, Maine. It’s the perfect place to relax, unwind, and make memories with friends and family.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
• Renovated log home with all the amenities
• The only year-round Outdoor Movie Theater
• Year-round Badminton and Horseshoe Court
• The largest lawn next to the lake
• Quiet, secluded surroundings
• Unobstructed lake views including gorgeous sunsets
• Abundant wildlife: Loons, Eagles, the Great Blue Herron, Moose, and more
• Private sandy swimming beach
• Lakeside deck
• Large wooden dock with canoe
• 4' ft diameter extra large recessed, firebrick-lined bonfire pit
• Dug well with crystal clear drinking water
• 4 miles to shopping, dining & entertainment in Bridgton

THE EXPERIENCE
Remember when you were a kid and your most pressing engagement was playing all day until dinner time? A vacation on Woods Pond is going to take you back to those days. Having escaped the over-development, crowds, and noise that have changed the character of larger ponds and lakes in the area, Woods Pond is considered the hidden gem of the Lakes Region. The pond is quiet, peaceful, and serene. No jet skis buzzing the shores, no loud music or parties—just the calming sounds of nature like waves lapping on the shoreline, frog calls softly echoing across the water in the evening, and loons performing their hauntingly beautiful songs.

Start your day with a cup of coffee and a quiet paddle on the flat calm, glass-like waters of early morning. Play all day on the pond or check out the attractions in historic Bridgton, then come back to grill out on the deck, watch the sunset over the water through a frame of 100-year-old pine trees, and roast marshmallows over a bonfire while the fireflies and the stars sparkle all around. Collapse into a comfortable bed and get ready to do it all over again.

GUESTS BEST SUITED FOR THIS PROPERTY
Responsible, mature guests looking to get away and relax in peace and quiet are welcome. This includes small families, couples, and friends in groups of 6 or fewer. The property is suitable for guests of all ages including babies and children, though I do require that the person booking the listing be at least 35 years old. As much as I love wildlife, no pets are allowed.

My home is nestled in a serene neighborhood with 5 great neighbors I’ve known for over 35 years. Most of my neighbors are retired and enjoy the quiet pleasures of lake life, so it is important that guests be respectful and limit their noise level during the day and evening. There are also some non-human “neighbors” who also appreciate peace and quiet, such as the loon who nests 1,000 feet away and the eagle who fishes around the pond daily and sometimes pulls a catch out of the water right in front of the property.

If you’re looking for a place to blast your radio, yell like Tarzan, and generally run wild, I can recommend some great rental homes on larger lakes more suited to your vacation needs.

ABOUT WOODS POND
Woods Pond is 2 miles long by ¾ of a mile wide and 29 feet deep in the center, giving you ample space for your favorite lake activities including swimming, boating, water skiing, sailing, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. My home has a private sandy beach for swimming and lake lounging. The private beach is 16 feet wide and you can walk out onto the sand directly from the lawn. The sandy beach is very special and unique—all the newer properties on the pond have rocky shores.

Woods Pond is home to Maine’s most magnificent wildlife: loons, bald eagles, the great blue heron ospreys, black bears, deer, and the most photographed animal—the Maine moose. For the angler, the pond is stocked with large and small mouth bass, brown trout, rainbow trout, salmon, white perch, pickerel, and hornpout (New England catfish).

HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY
Woods Pond is named after Bridgton’s first surveyor, Solomon Wood, who came to the area in the fall of 1776. In 1935 and 1936, my grandfather visited and made his own careful study of all the open land around the pond, searching for just the right spot to build his dream camp. He settled on a location that received the most sunlight throughout the day and had the perfect sunset view directly across the pond every night.

Built in two phases, the original camp on the property was one of the first structures on Woods Pond. My grandfather started out by building the summer home’s living quarters in 1936. Later, a large porch was added. The porch was actually taken from a storefront in town, loaded into an ox-drawn sleigh, and brought across the frozen pond to the property in wintertime. When spring arrived, my grandfather attached the porch to the main structure. And he built the first dock out of tree trunks in 1938.

In 1995, my family built the existing log home on the site of the original camp. I’ve spent the past 4 years renovating the home and property to create a getaway retreat.

With the recent renovations, the interior was designed to bring the outdoors inside, with natural stone interior walls, stone and tile flooring, granite countertops, and hardwood floors. It has been fully equipped with all the amenities of a comfortable home, including a stainless-steel refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, Keurig coffeemaker and traditional coffeemaker, washer and dryer, bed linens, bath towels, cooking utensils, outdoor gas grill, two indoor remote control gas fireplaces, flat screen TVs in every room, Wi-Fi, and a Bose system with speakers in nearly every room. Thanks to a dug well, crystal clear drinking water flows from every faucet.

The exterior features a lakeside deck, 16' foot wide sandy beach, a Jamaican-style hammock, a 30' by 6' foot wood dock, a horseshoe pit, abundant flowers, wild Maine blueberry bushes, an extra-large groomed lawn, and a recessed, fire-brick-lined bonfire pit just 8 feet from the water’s edge.

WHAT'S IN TOWN
Just 4 miles away, you’ll find the town of Bridgton, Maine. Bridgton was named one of the best vacation towns by DownEast magazine and is also a favorite spot of author Stephen King and his wife.

Bridgton features 2 grocery stores (Hannaford’s and Food City), restaurants (Vivo Italian Kitchen & Bar, The Black Horse Tavern, Campfire Grill, Venezia, Mack’s Place, Ruby Food, House of Pizza, and more), places to get fresh seafood and Lobster (Hannaford’s and Highland Seafood), a golf course and tennis courts (Bridgton Highlands Country Club), public beaches, nature trails for walking and exploring (Pondicherry Park), a bait and tackle shop (Uncle Lunkers), and 2 movie theaters including a restored drive-in (Bridgton Twin Drive-in) and a rebuilt "historic landmark" indoor movie theater (Magic Lantern Movie Theater & Pub).

About 10 miles away in the town of Naples, you’ll find additional shopping and dining options including live music at Rick’s Café. For winter fun, the Shawnee Peak Ski Resort is 9 miles away. Maine’s biggest city, Portland, is just an hour away and is great for day trips or a special dining experience.

Property manager

Todd
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 35
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking is fine.
Smoking is allowed outside.
Please READ the 1st paragraph to my profile before selecting 'Book Now.'

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

About the area

Bridgton

Located in Bridgton, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rufus Porter Museum and Gallery 302 are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Steamboat Landing Mini Golf and Saco Valley Sports Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Woods Pond - 5 min walk
  • Pondicherry Park - 10 min drive
  • Civil War Monument - 10 min drive
  • Gallery 302 - 10 min drive
  • Long Lake - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 10 min drive
  • Black Horse Tavern - 10 min drive
  • Campfire Grille - 15 min drive
  • A La Mexicana 2 - 10 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
This log home is wonderful... We stayed in the winter to ski Pleasant Mountain. We arrived late and our host met us warmly and gave us a tour of the home. The home is immaculate. Incredibly clean and well equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to a return visit next season! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Perfect Maine lake experience
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place to Stay
What a great place to relax! House and property was spotless. Everything was exactly as advertised. The outdoor movie set up is unbelievable. Host was very helpful and the whole process to check in/out was easy. Location is private but still very close to many of the attractions and restaurants in the area. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

5/5 Excellent

Sean Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Winter Family Getaway
If you are looking for a place for peace and solitude during the winter this is the place for you. Todd’s cabin is a uniquely beautiful home directly on the lakefront. It’s within 15 minutes of a great ski mountain and restaurants. For the nights we wanted to stay in, we enjoyed family time around the fire pit and watched a movie at his outdoor theater. Great time was had by all and we hope we have the chance to see the beautiful scenery during the summer months!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Retreat
I was looking for a serene and peaceful cabin on the water to have a quiet retreat to myself. That is exactly what Todd’s house provided. The sunsets and stars were magical. The place was immaculate, cozy and welcoming. Todd made sure to greet me when I arrived and gave me a thorough tour so I could feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Todd

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I grew up in northern Vermont, love nature and wildlife, and have been spending time in Maine for the past 48 years. This property is my getaway retreat and future retirement home. For the past 4 years, I’ve been allowing "select" guests to stay here 8-10 times a year to help with property taxes and upkeep. My ideal guests are mature, responsible adults who are property owners, know how to be respectful to neighbors, and understand “Lake Etiquette.” If you fit this description, please send me a message.

Why they chose this property

The original camp my grandfather built was one of the first structures on Woods Pond back in 1936. My family built the existing log home in 1995, and I have spent the past 4 years renovating it.

The property itself, Woods Pond, and Bridgton Maine are all very special. The property has a lot of personal meaning to me as the site has decades of family history and wonderful memories.

Woods Pond is considered the hidden gem of the Lakes Region thanks to its serene atmosphere and abundant natural beauty. The lack of human development and crowds has allowed the many wild residents of the area including loons, moose, eagles, deer, and black bears to thrive here.

Bridgton Maine has been named one of the best vacation towns by DownEast magazine. It’s also a favorite spot of author Stephen King. His book “The Mist” was set in Bridgton and describes the town in great detail, naming all the streets and landmarks throughout town. Stephen King and his wife visit Bridgton throughout the year and have been spotted at Hannaford’s, Rite Aid, and the Black Horse Tavern restaurant.

What makes this property unique

Because this cabin was built on the location of the original 1936 camp, it sits just 12 feet from the shore of Woods Pond with unobstructed views of the water. All the newly built rental homes on the pond are set back from the water by over 200 feet with their water views screened by trees.

My property features an extra-large, groomed lawn with no rocks, tree roots, or divots to trip over while you play or make your way to the water. This is a marked contrast to the newly built properties where you could easily twist or break an ankle on the bumpy ground. My lawn is perfect for playing horseshoes, badminton, whiffleball, volleyball, croquet, soccer, and more.

This cabin features a 16' foot wide sandy beaches. This is a highly unique and desirable feature since the newer properties on the pond only have rocky shorelines and no beaches. The 16-foot-wide beach can be accessed simply by walking down from the lawn onto the sand.

At this property, you’ll have the unique opportunity to share daily life in close quarters with some of Maine’s most iconic creatures. The Maine loon–known as the “Queen of the Pond”—makes her nest 1,000 feet away from the log home, where you will hear and see her daily in the early summer months. There is also an eagle nest at the end of the pond where the home is located. The eagle hunts around the pond daily and you’ll often see him soaring majestically above with a massive 7-foot wingspan. If you’re lucky, you’ll witness the eagle catching a meal out of the pond right in front of the cabin. It’s a moment that will leave you breathless, like a National Geographic program happening live right before your eyes. If you have a telephoto lens for your camera, be sure to bring it to capture this beautiful eagle in flight.

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