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Tea Pond Lodge & Cabins are surrounded by magnificent wilderness, allowing guests to truly get away from it all.
refurbish and rent out the existing eight cabins on the property, and to one day build a lodge that would be the star attraction. That day came a lot sooner than expected; just a year later, construction of the 4,400 square foot lodge was complete! The rustic charm
of this space is iconically Maine, from the timber framing, to the two-story stone fireplace, to the taxidermied game animals adorning the walls.
In this setting guests can enjoy a full bar and a menu of all-American cuisine (featuring a very popular meat loaf, prime rib, apple-maple-bourbon pork chops, and much more), with seating available indoors and on an enclosed porch overlooking the pond. Three guest bedrooms on the second floor are available to rent by the night.
Five of Tea Pond’s historic cabins, originally built as
a logging camp, are nestled together on the western shore of the pond, just downhill from the lodge. Guests have been coming to this place since the turn of the 20th century, when it was a private hunting and fishing club. The cabins have been lovingly restored and renovated by Craig and Sandy, and offer many amenities you may not expect from a place so far
off the beaten path. For those looking for a quieter stay, there are also three remote cabins available for
rent. These offer a comfortable stay, but don’t have electricity or running water — perfect for unplugging and slowing down to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding land.
And there are plenty of ways to enjoy nature here. The namesake pond’s 90 acres offer fantastic fishing for salmon, brook trout and togue (lake trout), and you can get out on the water by renting a boat with a small motor from your hosts, or carrying in your own. The pond is also great for swimming and wildlife watch- ing. During the fall, leaf peepers and hunters enjoy the lodge as a base camp, or a place to stop in for a great meal. Whether you visit for an afternoon, a weekend, or longer, we’re sure you’ll agree that this special place is well worth the trip.
Businesses continue to be impacted on how they operate, and what they’re able to offer, so we encour- age you to reach out to these destinations before hitting the road. Checking in with them quickly will help determine not whether you should visit (clearly you should!) but when to visit and what to expect. We expect that you’ll have a great time, and wish you safe travels on your own voyages of discovery. ✬
These young guests at Tea Pond have created memories that will last a lifetime and an enduring love for Maine’s natural beauty.
Courtesy Tea Pond Lodge & Cabins
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