Notes from the host
Massive Waterfront Estate with Pool
Summary:
The Curtis Pond House welcomes you to Southern Maine. 22 guests in total can enjoy this lovely home, which has tons of amenities to enjoy nature and take advantage of the iconic views. Easy pond access, massive side yard, private elevated backyard, an inground pool and 6 person hot tub just to name a few amazing amenities that await your next stay. Spread across nearly 7,000 square feet this 7 bedroom, 4 full bathroom house has plenty of space to spread out and enjoy.
The Space:
The Curtis Pond House has everything you need to enjoy all that Maine has to offer, from relaxing by the pool or enjoying nature by going on a long hike. 590 feet of frontage on serene Curtis Pond and over 3 private acres, 100 yards from neighbors in any direction.
Walking into the house you’ll be impressed by the massive grand room, featuring 15 foot cathedral ceilings, beautiful brand new tile flooring which makes it perfect for hosting and watching a big game.
The kitchen is built to make gourmet meals for your friends and family. Large windows run the length of the room to pour in natural light. Amenities such as: fully equipped stainless steel appliances, electric cooktop, large refrigerator, and dishwasher that make cleaning up a breeze. There is also a large pantry, a wine fridge and a large beer fridge just steps away from the kitchen in the garage.
Kitchen is stocked with all the cooking/serving necessities including: cookware, pots, pans, plates, cups, and silverware. Standard drip coffee pot for your morning coffee.
The eat-in kitchen seats up to 16 with additional seating at the counter top for another 8.
And the grand room just steps away features another large dining table.
The grand room has plenty of seating and there are TVs throughout the house including the grand room, kitchen and lower level. It will also be connected to YoutubeTV for all the best sports channels and news. Owners left their logins for YouTubeTV, Amazon Prime Video, HBOMax, Netflix and Vizio WatchFREE.
The basement features a pool table. The brand new Sterling Oak flooring brings the room to life and you have a view of the pond from all but 2 rooms in the entire house.
Hotel quality linens and towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash are offered to our guests.
Outdoors is where the true magic of Maine comes to light. Our entire 3.9 acre house is ready to welcome you. Large pool, 6 person hot tub, and plenty of seating awaits. The pond is 14 acres in surface area and a perfect spot to catch some fish.
To help you with sleeping arrangements there are 10 queen size beds and 1 king size bed. Below is the layout:
Bedroom 1 master suite: king size bed
Bedrooms 2, 3, 4, 5: each have one queen size bed
Bedroom 6: two queen size beds
Bedroom 7: two queen beds
Extra sleeping space, over the garage has two queen size beds (connected via master suite)
Four full bathrooms: one in the lower level, one on the main floor, two on the top floor. The king size master bedroom has the house’s only ensuite bathroom. The 2 bedrooms on the main level are right next to the bathroom which features a new shower with a short step and a grab bar for anyone who may need it.
AC: 7 powerful samsung ductless HVAC units power both the heat and cooling for the entire home, oil heat is there as a backup in the cold winter nights
Other amenities worth noting:
-Central heating to keep you warm and plenty of Samsung Ductless ACs to keep you cool!
-Upstairs Bedrooms have carpet, Main level has a combination of tile and brand new red oak flooring, Basement Carpet is gone & replaced with luxury vinyl planks
-Laundry available on the main level
-Only two stairs to enter the home, 2 of the bedrooms and one full bath are right on the main floor so perfect layout for those with mobility issues.
-Fast wifi throughout the house with multiple extenders
-Driveway has parking for up to 10 cars and you can fit 1-2 cars in the heated garage.
-The house was custom built in 1986 by George Adams
- You can use the outdoor fire pit but not the indoor fireplace.
Guest Access:
Everything you need for a great stay, toiletries, linens, towels, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, washing machines, detergent, and more!
The Neighborhood:
Although you can enjoy your own private house and not leave, you can also walk about a quarter mile to route 109 which has lots of shopping, bars, and restaurants. Quick drive to area attractions: 20 minutes from Wells Beach, 40 minutes to Portland, 35 minutes to York Beach, and about an hour to both Gunstock Mountain in NH and Shawnee Peak in Maine. Many beautiful golf courses and breweries nearby including XOTA Brewery and our favorite Funky Bow Brewery is just 15 minutes away.
Other Things to Note:
All guests to agree to our rental agreement within 24 hours of booking.
EXTRA GUEST FEE: The house can sleep up to 22 guests. We charge $25 per GUEST per NIGHT for each guest after 14. We will send you a special offer for this new amount.
PET FEE: $100 additional cleaning fee for each pet due at time of booking, up to 2 dogs. Dogs must be 50 pounds or less and no longer a puppy. No other pets allowed!
POOL: You must sign a pool waiver form in order for us to provide keys to the pool area. If your reservation is not in the peak summer we make no assumptions that the pool will be open during your stay. Please ask us before reserving to clarify this.
Hot-tub: You must agree to the hot tub disclosure after booking for us to have it ready for you.
Cameras: There is a google nest doorbell on the front door and on the door next to the garage.
RENTAL AGREEMENT: We will send you a rental agreement within 6 hours of booking. This is due within 24 hours or we have the right to cancel this booking with a 15% cancellation fee!
Part of the agreement:
In respect to our home and our neighbors please review and accept our rental agreement. Fines will be assessed, sometimes over your security, if you do not abide by the following rules:
-No additional guests without host approval. The house can sleep up to 21 guests. We charge $25 per GUEST per NIGHT for each guest after 14. We will send you a special offer for this new amount.
-No parties, partying, general rowdiness or events. Fines assessed for additional cleaning, trash removal and property damage. A party is grounds for termination of stay and immediate removal with no refund.
-You may use the back yard, deck and pool area. However, all guests must be indoors and off any exterior spaces by 10PM on the weekdays and 11PM on Friday and Saturday nights. This is not a curfew so you can come and go from town as you wish, you just cannot hang outside of the house past these times.
-Smoking is strictly prohibited both inside and within 50ft of the outside. After 10PM, smoking should be done individually to keep noise down.
-No sublet, and no packages may be sent to the house without host approval.
-No refunds to be given for shortened stays and for any cable, internet, WI-FI, heating, cooling, or power outages or other acts of nature.
- You can use the fire pit but not the fireplace.
Check out is by 10AM. The house takes a long time to clean so the cleaners need ample time to prepare it for the next guests. Late check out needs to be arranged ahead of time for a fee. For non approved late check outs, we will charge an additional $50 for each 30 minute period you leave past 10AM.
If you are booking through VRBO: You agree that The Host will charge your card for the full payment of the stay 24 hours after booking. Any payments by VRBO (service fees) will be charged separately.
No sweat on accidental & reported damage! Your rental includes an accidental reported damage waiver fee up to a maximum of $800. The cost to repair any accidental and reported damage to the rented property including any missing or broken items up to a maximum of $800 will be covered at no charge to you as long the damage is reported to your Host before you depart.