Peace and Tranquility on Private Pierces Pond

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Penobscot, ME

Maine Maritime Academy16 min drive
Main Street17 min drive
Toddy Pond18 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Originally built and designed for our own family, this unique and beautiful home on Pierce Pond truly is a “dream” home. It is situated on the edge of one of the most peaceful ponds in Downeast Maine. Shared with loons, herons, bald eagles and jumping wide mouth bass, Pierce Pond is one of the few bodies of fresh water that is not lined with camps and houses! And it’s also close to the magnificent coast. In 10 short minutes you can be in downtown Blue Hill or Castine and a ½ mile walk takes you to Northern Bay on the Penobscot coast.

First Level:
As you enter, you will immediately capture the incredible views. The open floor plan has a large custom kitchen with granite tile countertop, stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar/island. A fieldstone fireplace graces the living room and two large sliders open up the living and dining room to the covered wrap-around porch. To the right of the entrance are closets, a large tiled mud room for washer and dryer, a full bath and access to an oversized two-car garage. First floor has radiant heat.
Second Level:
An elegant open maple stair case leads you to the second floor where there are 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The master bedroom has its own master bath with 2 pedestal sinks, cathedral ceiling with pine, huge closets and sliders that open out to a balcony with one of the best views in the house. Three more bedrooms all with maple floors and another full bath are laid out to maximize the view.
Lower Level:
The walkout basement is finished with maple floors and a beautiful fieldstone hearth with wood stove. It is set up as a den with lovely windows and French doors that lead to the pond for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding.
This Home Features
• 4 bedrooms • Solar power
• 3 full baths • Cedar shingle siding
• Custom kitchen • 300’ of waterfront
• Stainless steel appliances • 5 private wooded acres
• Maple wood floors throughout • Wrap-around porch
• Attached oversized 2 car garage • Radiant heat on first floor
• Finished full basement • Jotul wood stove in finished basement
• Fieldstone fireplace • Master bedroom suite w/private deck

Keywords: Waterfront, Private, Peaceful, Elegant

Property manager

Joanne LaCarrubba Steenberg

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Microwave

Kitchen

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Small parties might be fine. 2072660225

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Small parties might be fine. 2072660225

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Penobscot

Located in Penobscot, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Castline Golf Club and Dyce Head Foot Path are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Barnacle and North Light Books. Travelling with kids? Consider Blue Hill Books and The Blue Hill Wine Shop. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

Penobscot, ME

What's nearby

Maine Maritime Academy - 16 min drive
Main Street - 17 min drive
Toddy Pond - 18 min drive
Belfast Harbor - 51 min drive
Acadia National Park - 55 min drive

Getting around

Belfast Station - 44 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

Shell - 18 min drive
Bagaduce Lunch - 13 min drive
Bayview MKT And Takeou - 4 min drive
Breadbox Bakery - 21 min drive
Bagaduce Lunch - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peace and Tranquility on Private Pierces Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peace and Tranquility on Private Pierces Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peace and Tranquility on Private Pierces Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peace and Tranquility on Private Pierces Pond located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Penobscot River, Main Street and Toddy Pond. Great Island and Fort George Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Edward S., Gardena, CA

17 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Refreshing

The Dragonfly House was a dream come true for our family. We came in and felt right at home and were surrounded by Nature which enveloped us on all sides. The fall colors were starting to come thru and provided the most beautiful glassy reflections on the pond. We were able to fish from the Dock and caught and released Bass and Pike. We saw Flickers, Kingfishers and Geese which strolled thru the yard along with the Deer traveling thru the property. We got Kayaks delivered by Skyline Kayak Rentals and circumnavigated Pierces Pond which was truly an adventure worth experiencing. The house was clean and warm as the temperature began to drop. Above all Joanne was extremely helpful in communicating with us and making us feel at home. Definitely a place to come and relax and see the beauty of Down East Maine

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

2 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home on beautify pristine pond

Joanne’s lovely home on a fresh water pond was perfect for our multigenerational family. Swimming, kayaking, hiking, paddle boarding, and exploring the Penobscot area we’re enjoyed by all. It’s a quiet and beautiful spot which we’ve enjoyed for a sec of summer. Joanne is very helpful and lovely. We’ll be back!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gena H., Ballwin

19 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful paradise

The house was exactly what we needed for our family vacation. The property was spacious and had all the amenities we could need. The pond was incredible- so peaceful and relaxing. We rented kayaks from the Activity Shop in town which was perfect. Joanne was a very gracious and attentive host who was always available via text for questions. The only drawback was that the trail to the pond is full of large tree roots and rocks which made it difficult to walk down there especially for some of the older people in our group. The dock was a little unstable as well but not too bad. All in all we loved our stay and would highly recommend it for a family getaway!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carmela S.

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Country Home

Our family of 8 enjoyed our stay on Pierce Pond. The pond is so clean and was great for fishing and kayaking. It is truly peaceful at the property…we never even heard any of the neighbors. However, we were delighted to hear the loons in the evening. Joanne is a wonderful host. She helped answer all my questions about grocery shopping and renting kayaks. She even borrowed some fishing poles from the neighbor and delivered them for my husband. She lives at a different property at the pond, but we were not bothered by her at all. The house had plenty of room for our family to spread out. The kitchen was well equipped for all our needs. There were plenty of towels for our large group and blankets for the cool nights. As others have said, take a sleep mask because the sun rises early and there are no curtains or blinds on the windows. Also, if you like a fluffy pillow, take your own as most of the bed pillows are fairly thin and flat. The only real negative I have about our stay was the spider webs. I realize that the house is in a wooded area, so it will naturally have more spiders. However, I was surprised to see so many webs in the corners of the rooms. If you’re heading to the Maine coast and looking for a great place to unwind and relax, I would recommend you consider a stay at the pond.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kenneth d.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maine Lake Trip

We had a great time in Maine. This was a great property with a wonderful host. Will come again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joanne LaCarrubba Steenberg

My husband and I and our two children moved here in 2003. We are often pinching ourselves when we sit down and gaze over peaceful Pierces Pond. The tranquility here is difficult to describe. We chose this spot so that we could spend our summers swimming in the clean, fresh pond and still be close to the coast. Every summer we love to celebrate the return of the loons. They stay on the pond from early April to mid October. Bon fires and long days of swimming, sailing, kayaking and hiking are our favorite times here.