Stunning Monson Getaway on the Water!

Reviews

• Maine Hunting trip

  5/5

  We totally enjoyed this home and will plan to return in the future. Sleeping arrangements for 6 men was not perfect...

  I would highly recommend this property for a family get away!

  The house and location are ideal for experiencing the big woods of Maine.

  Hunting trip was a huge success!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Rough start

  3/5

  We arrived and looked on the door for the “keyless entry”. None was found. Had to drive back into town to get cell service to call our property manage. She then explained that there is a lockbox on the back of a post that contained the house. We drove back to the place (on rutted road) and got in just fine.

  However, it was very cold with no instructions on how to turn up the heat. Made another call to property manager and she explained there was a remote that controlled both heat and air. There was nothing in the house that explained it.

  The main level did heat up fine after that, the basement never did.

  Some of the dishes were dirty.

  I wish there was a dishwasher.

  When we turned on the tv, there were flashing colored lights all around the screen that we could not turn off. The was a separate remote that controlled lights, I think, but I believe the button battery in that remote was dead.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Tracy, The homeowners were saddened to read your review, as they are committed to providing 5-star experiences and would like to clarify a few details to ensure future guests feel at home:
  - The lock box is located on a post behind the property for easy access and security. We’ll update pre-arrival instructions to make this location clearer.
  - The heating and A/C are controlled by a remote, and we guided you through its use to ensure comfort. We’re glad to see the home warmed up once settling in, as we monitored the main level’s temperature remotely and are pleased it reached a comfortable level. We’ll also add instructions for managing temperatures across levels, as the lower level can take a bit longer to warm up.
  - Our caretaker is meticulous in preparing the bathrooms and bedrooms, and cleanliness is a top priority. We’ll double-check all kitchen items before each stay to maintain this standard.
  - The flashing lights on the TV can be disconnected and are meant for our younger guests. We’ll replace the remote batteries to keep this feature ready for future use.
  
  Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re committed to making each stay seamless and are confident future guests will have a wonderful experience.

• Beautiful home, quiet and remote waterfront getaway

  5/5

  The property was clean and accurately represented in the listing. The water in the pond was very clean and pleasant for swimming. Lots of space for 6 people, well stocked with towels etc. and some very nice kayaks with paddles in good shape. The pond and neighborhood are very quiet. Fireflies all over & very dark skies for stargazing.

  I would say that the only two things I would have liked to have known in advance are 1) the internet is quite slow, zero cell svc, we did manage to stream Netflix just fine but live streaming is challenged (tried to watch the NBA draft, presidential debate, almost impossible). It’s really only good for one TV streaming at a time, and I drove to Dunkin 30 mins away to take a zoom meeting because I really don’t think the internet could have handled it. I would have thought twice about keeping my meeting if I’d known. It’s a remote area with DSL only, so anyone needing to work at all should know that. I managed. 2) the last mile of road to the house is kinda rough, dirt and gravel with potholes. I have an SUV and I did fine but 2 in my party have cars lower to the ground and it was tough on their cars. my husband ended up with a flat on his way home and I don’t fault the road necessarily for that, but make sure your tires are in good shape before making the trek…if they’re close to needing replacement, do it before your vacation. It’s remote, so much of this is to be expected, just be aware. :)

  The hosts were nice and available for ?s.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Thank you for your response! We take all of our feedback very seriously; the road has been repaired and potholes have been filled. Regarding the internet we are in the process of putting in Starlink; the house is remote but we try to provide the best amenities when they are available. Enjoy the rest of your summer!"

• Just as described. Worked well for a cozy winter getaway!

  5/5

  We took a few days here for a quiet Christmastime retreat -- Four adults and an energetic dog. Everything is just as described in the listing. We were comfortably able to cook and eat all our meals, relax with jigsaw puzzles and tv, and take a few outings to explore the lake and nearby hiking.

  The lakefront access is not landscaped/manicured, so it may be tricky for anyone with mobility issues. Not terrible though, and very interesting for a curious dog.

  The town seemed very nice and quiet, but we didn't explore much and mainly stayed in the house.

• Great getaway

  5/5

  We loved staying here! It was absolutely beautiful, very well stocked and the property manager was phenomenal. The only thing that I would have changed was the stove, the burners would sometimes just stop producing heat but other than that, it was perfect!!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Thanks for your review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for bringing this to our attention! We will look into this and repair and make any changes we need."