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Two Home Retreat Meant for Big Family Memories

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Welcome to Dragonwood, a nature lover’s paradise in Maine. Enjoy waterfront adventures with paddleboats and kayaks on Manhanock Pond or relax by the cozy fireplace at the Main House. With high-speed internet and fully equipped kitchens, this retreat offers comfort and charm for your family vacation or special celebration.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 25

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Two Home Retreat Meant for Big Family Memories

This is the real deal in the woods of Maine. Come and be embraced by Nature and Maine hospitality as you relax and enjoy... pretty much everything.
Dragonwood is here for your family vacation, the one where you finally get everyone together to see what happens when there are no distractions and plenty of opportunities to play. We are also that place for reunions, theme parties, and wedding celebrations. All that and more happens here, surrounded by the beauty of the Maine Woods
The space
Our extensive waterfront on beautiful Manhanock Pond features two docks, a paddle boat, a swim raft, and a fleet of kayaks for lake exploration. Plus, if staying connected is a must, we provide high-speed Starlink internet.

Upon arrival, you might prefer to skip some chores, and we have you covered with free grocery pickup and optional fresh or frozen meals.

Dragonwood features a charming and spacious Main House that comfortably sleeps up to 9 guests. The Main House combines rustic elegance with modern amenities, including a cozy fireplace and three tastefully decorated ensuite bedrooms. Additionally, The Bunkhouse can accommodate up to 16 guests with a fully equipped kitchen, large dining table, living area, bathroom, and a second floor with a mix of bunk, trundle, and queen beds, plus a balcony with stunning views.
Guest access
Your booking grants access to both the Main House and The Bunkhouse, along with our grounds. Enjoy activities like bocce, waterfront fun, kayaks, a confidence course, a classroom, meditation gardens, a design studio, and various outdoor games throughout your stay.

Enjoy complimentary golf at Piscataquis Country Club and free access to Community Fitness in Guilford, both included with your booking and just minutes away.

Other things to note
If desired, our dedicated Director and Concierge, Carrie, can assist in bringing your vacation vision to life. Whether you need help with activities, adventure planning, décor, catering, entertainment, or transportation, Carrie is here to help. We collaborate with local partners to ensure exceptional service and memorable experiences.

Would you like us to host an event? We can do that too. We offer Thunder Hall, a 30’ x 40’ event pavilion nestled among walnut trees, and The Haven, a 30’ x 30’ indoor hall for inclement weather. We provide tables, chairs, place settings, and a sound system with microphones to ensure your event runs smoothly. We can also set up and clean up for you when the party is over. Additional services include a self-serve drink table/cooler and packed lunches for adventurers. A separate fee schedule is available for meals, Thunder Hall, The Haven, catering, and related equipment/services.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Solar energy

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Dragonwood Bunk House
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
This property uses solar energy
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the area

Map
Parkman, ME

What's nearby

  • Abbot Evangelical Free Church - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Lowe's Covered Bridge - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Piscatiquis County Ice Arena - 23 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Center Theatre Inc. - 24 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Lake Hebron - 26 min drive - 26.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Maple - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whittle Bird Coffee & Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stutzman's Farm - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Piscatquis Golf Course - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Home Retreat Meant for Big Family Memories pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Two Home Retreat Meant for Big Family Memories?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Two Home Retreat Meant for Big Family Memories?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Two Home Retreat Meant for Big Family Memories?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Two Home Retreat Meant for Big Family Memories located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Lowe's Covered Bridge, Abbot Evangelical Free Church and Piscatiquis County Ice Arena. Center Theatre Inc. is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) away.

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Two Home Retreat Meant for Big Family Memories Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

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

Amazing Experience!

Had an amazing experience with my basketball program! A beautiful location and a real Maine adventure in a wonderful part of the state!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

OANH N.

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

House has everything one might need!

Both the maine and bunk house are beautiful and have everything that one might need. There are a lot of outdoor games and activities that our family and friend's enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy F.

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

Perfect stay

The whole team at Dragonwood ensured that my family and I were well taken care of and comfortable during our stay. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay or to celebrate our wedding at
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Family vacation 2022

We had both the main house and the bunk house for our large family vacation. The property was beautiful, well kept and the staff was friendly and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Beautiful Maine experience

We got married at Dragonwood on 8/3/24 and absolutely loved our time there. I would say the property is even nicer than pictured. Just so much space and privacy to enjoy the grounds. Definitely utilize their catering options, and Carrie will help with whatever you need! We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

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

Stunning Property

The attention to detail stood out, you wanted for nothing. The property and surroundings landscaping were stunning. Very kid friendly. I highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property, better service.

We had a great time at Dragonwood. The property is amazingly beautiful. Great activities for the kiddos with a relaxing environment for the adults. By far one of the greatest assets to this property was the staff. Carrie and her crew were accomodating to every request and need we had with utmost speed. You can't beat the taste of fresh Maine blueberries right off the bush. We were so lucky to be there right at the beginning of picking season.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia V.

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

Summertime

The main house as well as the bunkhouse were perfect for my family of 9 and our 3 dogs. The photos don’t do the grounds justice. There was ample space for the dogs and kids to run and it was a challenge to get them out of the pond with how much fun they were having. The main house fire pit was perfect at the end of every day for relaxing while we cooked dinner on the grill. One thing to note as it may cause some difficulties for certain people- there are a lot of stairs and a rather steep walk to get to the water from the main house, though there are alternate cleared paths you can take through the woods to avoid the stairs. We enjoyed our week very much and highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shams M.

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

Perfect Family Retreat

We recently stayed here for a family retreat with 20 people, ranging from adults to teenagers, kids, and even infants. The house exceeded our expectations in every way. It’s absolutely beautiful, well-maintained, and offers activities for all ages. The kids especially loved the ninja challenge course, while we all enjoyed the canoeing and kayaking—there were more than enough kayaks for everyone! Carrie was fantastic, regularly checking in to see if we needed anything and always responding quickly to any questions. Honestly, the place had everything we needed, so there was little to ask for. A special highlight was meeting the owner, who has a helicopter on the property. He generously spent over 40 minutes with us, showing the helicopter and explaining its workings in detail. On our last day, he even flew it so the kids could watch the takeoff, which made the stay even more memorable! This place is perfect for large family gatherings, and we’d definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly R., Maine

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

Amazing Getaway Weekend

We had 22 friends meet at Dragonwood for a long weekend get away. The experience was amazing from the very start when Carrie met us at the front door to give us a tour. The pictures don’t do the property justice- the ground we’re beautiful, well maintained, and bigger than expected. There was plenty of room for all of us to gather together in the bunk room for game nights, but also spread out into the main house, fire pit, or dock if wanted. The house was fully stocked with every kitchen need, plenty of towels and bedding, and some snacks the owners provided as well. I would highly recommend this house to anyone. My only warning would be it’s a steep walk down to the lake. It wouldn’t be ideal for anyone who can’t handle a lot of stairs. However this didn’t hold our group back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Eleni W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful but busy property

Dragonwood is a beautiful place full of high-quality amenities in all areas including the kitchens, baths, patio, and boathouse. The houses and grounds were perfectly clean and well kept. Our group of ten adults was so pleased with Manhanock Pond, it is very clean and excellent for swimming and boating. The only negative of this property was a serious issue with the lack of privacy and unpleasant communication with property owner and manager on site. The Dragonwood team members initially accommodated our request for privacy but by the end of the week this broke down and we were interrupted by a helicopter landing on the property, workers waking sleeping guests to tend the grounds, frequent entry into the office which is attached to the bunk house, and ATVs driving through the property. When we continued to ask for more privacy, the request was met with hostility. These experiences impacted our ability to have a peaceful and private experience. Dragonwood is a beautiful spot for an event but not ideal for solitude.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

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

Extended family reunion

Dragonwood was the perfect place for our big family reunion. We came in from California, Texas, Florida, New York, and New Hampshire. We had 28 people ranging from 1 to 74!! The bunk house fit 19 of us including 11 children 3 of which were in pack n plays. The main house was great for the older generation to rest and relax. We all had plenty of space. The dinners we ordered through Dragonwood were delicious and enough for all. We had so much to do between the art studio, confidence course, the fish house equipped with every size life jacket and kayaks, the swim platform was a huge hit. Everyone could find something they enjoyed. The scenery was stunning and peaceful. We had the best time. Carrie was an excellent communicator and answered so many of our questions previous to arrival and was only a text message away. My only criticism (if you can call it that) is that I wish I had known all the amenities that were available I could’ve packed less! Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash were provided as well as tons of towels and beach towels. There were so many life jackets and chairs all over the property we didn’t have to pack those! 10/10 would highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Krysta B.

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

Great for familes

It was a wonderful stay! Very peaceful and beautiful. Only issue was the size of the fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Family Christmas

The property is beautiful and one of the best stocked on VRBO. the property manager was very helpful and always available for questions. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021