welcome, friend —
Lake Arrowhead · North Waterboro, Maine
The Keystone House
a little book for your stay
Kick off your shoes — everything's ready for you. Here's your guide to a slow, sunlit stay in the pines.
Your exact address & door code arrive in your Airbnb messages before check-in.
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About the Property
the quick facts, in one place
- Style
- Single-level Maine ranch
- Built
- 2024 — freshly built
- Bedrooms
- 3 · King, Queen & two twins
- Bathrooms
- 2 full baths
- Sleeps
- Up to 6 guests
- Setting
- Tucked in the pines
- Community
- Lake Arrowhead (779-acre lake)
- Parking
- 3–4 cars on-site
Tucked into the pines of the Lake Arrowhead community, this is a bright, freshly built (2024) Maine ranch — open, easy, and made for slowing down. Mornings are for coffee on the deck; evenings are for the fire pit as the sky turns to sunset. You've got access to the community's lake and beaches, the neighborhood is calm and safe, and the whole place is yours. Bring your book, your people, and not much else.
Stay Info
the essentials for an easy check-in & check-out
Before you arrive — This home sleeps up to 6 guests. Please reply with the full names of everyone staying (kids included) so we can confirm your party before check-in. You have the whole house — the basement and a small owner closet are locked for storage; everything else is yours.
Check-in — 3:00 PM
flexible — just ask
Easy self check-in with your own keypad code — no lockbox to fumble with. For your security, your exact address and door code aren't posted here: they arrive privately in your Airbnb messages before you get here, and the code works your whole stay.Check-out — 11:00 AM
flexible — just ask
See the checkout checklist below. Leave the beds as they are — don't strip them or wash linens. We've got that covered after you go.WiFi
Network: Orion
Password: 12345567
Every TV is a Roku — sign into your own apps, and sign out at checkout.
Parking
The Home
Tucked into the pines of the Lake Arrowhead community, this is a bright, freshly built (2024) Maine ranch — open, easy, and made for slowing down. Mornings are for coffee on the deck; evenings are for the fire pit as the sky turns to sunset. You've got access to the community's lake and beaches, the neighborhood is calm and safe, and the whole place is yours. Bring your book, your people, and not much else.
A look inside
Open kitchen & dining
A bright, fully-equipped kitchen open right onto the living space — a big island with seating and everything you need to cook a real meal. You've got pots & pans, dishes and glassware, a full set of silverware and cooking utensils, and a crockpot, plus the oven & stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle and blender. Out on the deck the propane grill is ready to go, with grill tools too.
Full bath
A clean, freshly-finished full bathroom with a tub/shower combo, a mirrored medicine cabinet, and fresh towels, soap & shampoo set out for you.
Double-vanity bath
The second full bath has a double vanity — no waiting your turn on busy mornings — plus a shower/tub and a window that lets the daylight in.
…and just as cozy in the snow
Where everyone sleeps
Three bedrooms · two baths · comfortably sleeps six
Plus a living-room air mattress for a flexible sixth spot.
Bedroom 1
King
Bedroom 2
Two Twins
Bedroom 3
Queen
Amenities
everything you need for a comfy stay
A Few House Rules
simple stuff to keep The Keystone House great for everyone
Pet friendly — with a heads up
We love a good travel dog! Get pets approved with us first. For wildlife & safety, all dogs must stay leashed at all times while outdoors.
No parties or events
It's a quiet residential lake neighborhood.
Just your party
No extra guests beyond those booked. Plans change? Tell us first.
Quiet hours · 10 PM – 8 AM
Sound carries over water — go easy on the deck & fire pit late.
No smoking indoors
Outside only, please.
Only flush toilet paper
We're on a septic system — please don't flush wipes, paper towels, feminine products or anything else. There's a trash can in each bathroom for the rest.
Exterior security cameras
For everyone's safety there's an outdoor Ring doorbell/camera and a floodlight at the front entry. They face outside only — there are never any cameras inside the home.
Treat it like home
Enjoy all of it — and treat it with care.
The Lake Arrowhead Community
You're staying inside Lake Arrowhead — a private lake community with a 779-acre lake, private beaches, and two clubhouses with pools.
North Waterboro Clubhouse
206 Old Portland Rd
Closest to the house. Indoor & outdoor pools, ping pong, pool table, air hockey.
Limerick Clubhouse
40 Fairview Terrace
Indoor pool plus a full weight & cardio room.
Beaches & the water
Sandy community beaches for swimming & lounging. Kayak, canoe, paddle & fish the lake, known for its bass fishing.
Good to know before you go
The pools & clubhouses are for registered guests. We register your stay with the Lake Arrowhead office ahead of time, and you'll carry a renter's card to get in — just message us if you'd like to use the clubhouses. Hours are seasonal, so it's worth a quick check with the LAC office (207-247-5239) before a pool visit.
LAC office · 207-247-5239Little Ossipee Lake
our favorite lake, minutes away — and the fishing is amazing
Just a few minutes down the road, Little Ossipee Lake is our not-so-secret favorite — a wide, clean 557-acre lake in Waterboro with room to roam. Swim, paddle, or launch a boat and spend the day on the water. There's a public beach and trails at Bob Fay Park, too.
Cast a line
It's a well-known bass hot spot — smallmouth and largemouth both thrive here — and the lake also holds landlocked salmon, lake trout, brook, brown & rainbow trout, and white perch. Bring a rod: this is some of the best fishing in the area.
Getting on the water
Public hard-top boat ramp off Route 5 on the lake's western shore, with ample parking right by the launch.
Good to Know
what's stocked, the deck, trash day & a quick checkout list
Stocked for you
- •Fresh linens & towels for your whole party — extra towels in the full bathroom with the washer & dryer
- •In-unit washer & dryer, free to use during your stay
- •Fresh sponges & dish soap in the kitchen
- •Soap & shampoo in both full bathrooms
- •Trash bags, paper towels & toilet paper — stocked based on the number of guests
- •Coffee maker and an outdoor hose
Out on the deck
- •The deck — best seat in the house, morning to sunset
- •Propane grill — ready to go; peek at the tank first and tell us if it needs a swap
- •Fire pit — enjoy it! Just make sure it's fully out before bed or before you leave
Trash day
Barrels live on the right side of the house.
Pickup is Thursday — wheel them to the end of the driveway the night before.
Before you check out
- 1.Run the dishwasher or wash any dishes — no need to put them away.
- 2.Turn off all the lights.
- 3.Turn the AC off.
- 4.Lock up the house.
Leave the beds — don't strip them or wash linens. We've got that covered after you go. 💛
Explore the Area
our favorite day trips, spots close to home & where to eat
Day trips
Old Orchard Beach
~40–45 min · Boardwalk, arcade, sandy oceanfront & Palace Playland
Portland
~35–40 min · Old Port waterfront, great food & Portland Head Light
Acton Fairgrounds
Seasonal · Home of the Acton Fair — check dates in late summer
Close to home
Lake Arrowhead
Swim, kayak & paddle in the community
Waterboro Barrens Preserve
Pine-barrens hiking
Ossipee Mountain
Fire-tower lookout
Little Ossipee Lake
Beach & trails at Bob Fay Park
Where to eat
Krista's
Cornish, ~20–25 min — the local legend. Huge portions, cozy; book ahead for dinner
Town Hill Grille
Limerick — easy & casual, close by
The Peppermill
Sit-down dinner with lake views
Xota Brewing Co.
Local brewery
Oak & Ember
Buxton — farm-to-table
Waterboro House of Pizza & 38 West Pub
Quick bites
Groceries — Hannaford (Waterboro) or Limerick Supermarket
Emergency & Essentials
You're in a quiet, wooded corner of Maine — here's where to go if you need something. In any emergency, dial 911.
Emergencies
Dial 911. Your exact street address is in your Airbnb check-in details — good to have open on your phone if you ever need it.
Nearest ER (24/7)
MaineHealth — Maine Medical Center, Sanford Campus. A full hospital with a 24-hour emergency department, about 20 minutes away.
Walk-in & urgent care
MaineHealth Walk-In Care in Waterboro is closest for minor stuff; ConvenientMD in Sanford is open 8am–8pm daily.
Groceries & pharmacy
Hannaford in Waterboro has a full grocery and pharmacy; Limerick Supermarket is another close option.
Getting here
GPS can wander on these back roads — follow the address & directions in your Airbnb check-in info, and text us any time if you get turned around.
Fuel & firewood
Nearest gas is in East Waterboro / Waterboro village. Ask us about local firewood for the fire pit — don't bring your own (Maine rules on moving firewood).
Need anything? Reach out to Meg
Anything at all during your stay — a question, a hiccup, a recommendation — just reach out. We want this to be easy.
— Meg