Charming, Private & Peaceful Waterfront Farmhouse, Studio and Camp

Charming, Private & Peaceful Waterfront Farmhouse, Studio and Camp

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Overview of Charming, Private & Peaceful Waterfront Farmhouse, Studio and Camp

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Wayne, ME
  • Popular LocationAndroscoggin Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMaranacook Lake12 min drive
  • AirportAugusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)28 min drive
  • Popular LocationCobbosseecontee Lake29 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Camp / Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Childrens bedroom

2 Single Beds

Guest bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

The Studio (at additional cost)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

First floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Charming, Private & Peaceful Waterfront Farmhouse, Studio and Camp

Rented Saturday to Saturday during the summer season the Gott Farm sleeps 8 (including the Camp that sits lakeside). The Studio (queen bed and a spinet piano) is available for additional $500 a week (Including cleaning). During the beautiful fall season, rentals are opened up to a minimum of two nights, not limited to the weekends.

Staying at the Gott Farm is taking a step out of hectic daily life and into a place that allows you to be as busy or quiet as you choose.

The farm has blueberry bushes, apple trees and plum trees, blackberries and raspberries. Wildlife is all around, all the year round. There are eagles, osprey, vultures and loons as well as all the smaller birds of the meadows and woods. There are deer and fox, porcupine and wild turkeys that roam across the farm.

There are fields and woods to explore and play in. And a tree swing.

The lake is famous for its bass tournaments so if you like to fish you are in luck! The lake has two public access boat launches, and is large enough for guests to enjoy sailing, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, almost any kind of water sport (except no jet skis). Swimming, snorkeling, or just floating, the lake is the place to be on hot summer days!

The Village of Wayne and nearby Winthrop will provide everything you need for a complete getaway. But if you want to see the sights, the Wondrous Wayne website outlines many day trips, attractions and activities within easy driving distance. There are hikes up nearby "mountains" and down to a neighboring lake, perfect for children, with a picnic at the end and a different route to return. The Monmouth Theater, at the south end of the Lake, is a New York summer stock specialty.

With 10 acres of fields and woods, 450 ft of lakeshore and a dock that takes you out over the water, with stone fence lines that vector deep into the woods, the farm continues to be a serene retreat from a hectic world.

The farm itself has all kinds of room outdoors for running and hiding and playing. The lake is its own irresistable attraction. The Androscoggin Yacht Club has the best sandy beaches and facilities for families.

If you want to explore central Maine, it's only a little over an hour's drive to Reid State Park on the ocean. With a stop at the A-1 Diner in Gardiner, that's a day trip that always brings the greatest satisfaction. Going to Belfast and Camden take you to Penobscot Bay, a glorious place! Portland, one of the most talked about small cities on the east coast, is just an hour southeast.

If you like shopping, the giant and ever-expanding mega-mall in Augusta can't be beat. Plus, Freeport is only 30 miles away to the south.

You always return home to the quiet, the wind in the trees, and at night, the call of the great horned owls down in the woods. Perfect.

Property manager

W.A.P. John
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Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The Gott Farm is a non-smoking facilitiy.
REQUIRED: Please download, review, and complete the rental agreement below, and return it to us via email.
Exhibit A of the rental agreement is the complete list of house rules.
Rentals are by the week; Saturday to Saturday, during the summer. During the beautiful autumn season, rentals can be as short as two nights.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wayne

Located in Wayne, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mt Pisgah Conservation Area Trailhead and Augusta Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Androscoggin Riverlands State Park and Androscoggin Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Androscoggin Lake - 1 min walk
  • Maranacook Lake - 12 min drive
  • Cobbosseecontee Lake - 29 min drive
  • Augusta Civic Center - 30 min drive
  • Bates College - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Phil's Super Variety & Grill - 17 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 14 min drive
  • Winthrop House of Pizza - 13 min drive
  • T J's Pizzeria - 17 min drive
  • Fast Eddie's Drive In - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, Private & Peaceful Waterfront Farmhouse, Studio and Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, Private & Peaceful Waterfront Farmhouse, Studio and Camp?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, Private & Peaceful Waterfront Farmhouse, Studio and Camp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, Private & Peaceful Waterfront Farmhouse, Studio and Camp located?

This family-friendly Wayne farm stay is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Androscoggin Lake and Wilson Pond. Maranacook Lake and Echo Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Awesome location, private, well stocked for cooking and playing, just a great vibe.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jodi B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gott Farm Stay
The Gott Farm property is lovely. We enjoyed the lake tremendously. We were very surprised to discover that the camp by the lake and the garage apartment had no running water and that it was severely discouraged to use the toilet in the lakeside camp. This was not very clear in the description of the property. We also found the house to be not especially clean. Otherwise, we loved the area and convenience of being so near to the quaint downtown of Wayne, Maine. The Property manager was great and very available, with good communication.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Something for everyone!
Our three generation family stayed at the Gott property for a week. Everything about it was wonderful: the grassy lawn with the blueberry garden, the rope swing, the tall majestic ancient trees, the living spaces (we used all three), the sunsets, the well stocked kitchen, the outside sitting areas, and the lake! We fished (caught a 17" large mouth bass from the dock!), swam, explored by boat, and made several trips to Tubbys for ice cream. We all agreed that it was our best family vacation on a Maine lake ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Wonderful week on a beautiful lake ... lots of fishing and family fun for 3 generations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by W.A.P. John

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W.A.P. John and Julie Ritter grew up in the car culture suburbs of Detroit, went to University of Michigan and now live in Ann Arbor where they run a company called Grafaktri Inc., that designs and builds environmental graphics of all types. They accidentally stumbled across this amazing property just as the owner, Nathalie Stinchfield, was getting ready to sell. To their great delight they managed to acquire what has become a source of the best kinds of memories, and ongoing adventures.

Built in the late 1700's by Japheth Washburn, The Gott Farm is one of the original platted properties of Wayne, Maine. The town was incorporated in 1796. The Farm's cattle pastures once covered the eastern hillsides of Lake Androscoggin, comprising several hundred acres.

Gott Farm has been continuously inhabited for over 245 years. Most recently the Gott family owned the farm for three generations until the Lawrence family purchased it in the 1950's. In the 1960's the Lawrence family sold the farm to Nathalie and Rhyno Stinchfield. They lived here for 30 years, until a few years after Rhyno’s death. Nathalie was determined to sell to respectful new owners. W.A.P. John and Julie Ritter became the delighted stewards of this wonderful property in 1997 and have loved and nurtured it ever since.

The Gott Farm has been an ongoing renovation project. Originally it was a summertime experience for their twin daughters. They all still enjoy coming to the Farm. Now they are also sharing it as a special place of rest and relaxation for families and small groups.

To learn about all the wonderful things to do in Wayne and the central part of Maine, search online for "Wondrous Wayne" and you'll find a comprehensive list of all kinds of nearby activities and day trips!

Why they chose this property

The beauty. The history. The serenity.
The deep roots and softened edges.
The plants. The space. The animals. Our neighbors.

What makes this property unique

Secluded, yet not isolated.
One can feel a connection here to an earlier place and time.
Wildlife are drawn to the open vistas.
You can sometimes hear your heart beat.

Languages:

English

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