Historic Estate on 12 Acres with Pond | House in Dayton
3 Bedroom House in Dayton
Welcome to the historic Smith Farm located on a 12 acre peaceful estate in Dayton, ME. Much of the original charm is preserved while featuring the amenities you want for your next vacation. There is a mix of open and wooded land perfect for morning or evening walks. Grab a coffee and sit on the porch to overlook the pond and maybe you'll see one of the fawn or turkeys that frequently visit. This home is just a short drive to some of the most traversed beaches in Maine, including OOB, Portland's waterfront, or thriving downtown Biddeford.
History of Smith Farm: (Created by your host) The Smith farm was built in the 1840’s and encompassed over 100 acres bordering the nearby Saco River. The farmland is now a community of 10 estate size lots. In the early days, Sokokis Indians migrated up to this area and camped and fished along the Saco river during the summers.
Smith farm was in the Smith family for many generations. They grew their own produce and kept laying hens in 2 barns on the northerly hill bordering the apple orchard.
Years ago, while the owner was installing wind powered water pumps to wells, a worker found Civil War letters in the apartment over the garage.
The original owner of Smith Farm is buried at the Tory Hill Cemetery in Buxton, Maine.
River Ridge Drive was once the main road for horses and wagon traffic, and it continued where our current driveway is and across the lower fields. It was replaced by Route 5.
Today, the original farmhouse has been completely renovated and updated with 2 additional apartments added. The property has a fire pit, horseshoe pit, kayaks, and snow-showing available in the winter, and lots of areas to explore nature. The Saco River below the Skelton Damn is a common place to put in kayaks/canoes to then paddle to the Route 5 bridge.
Important things to note:
Quiet Hours: Quiet Hours are 9:00pm - 6:00 am Sunday - Thursday and 10:00pm-6:00am Friday and Saturday. During quiet hours guests should be inside the house; there should be no outdoor activities after quiet hours (any fires should be put out, yard games finished, etc).
Shoes off please: We ask that guests remove their shoes upon entering the home. Thank you!
Neighboring tenants: There are two apartments over the 5 bay garage which are occupied by two lovely young couples. Their names are Wade and Riley and Cody and Sam. Cody and Sam have been living here for a number of years and know the estate and local area very well.
Outdoor fireplace: We welcome guests to use the outdoor fireplace. When you are finished please make sure that the fire is completely put out with water and all belongings are brought back with you. Remember, quiet hours start at 9pm Sunday - Thursday and 10pm Friday and Saturday. Everyone should be inside the house during quiet hours.
Indoor fireplace: Guests are not permitted to use the indoor fire place.
Historic Estate on 12 Acres with Pond is located in Dayton. Historic Estate on 12 Acres with Pond provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Parking, among other amenities. This House features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Historic Estate on 12 Acres with Pond has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 7 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Dayton has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Dayton, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Air conditioning
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1+ bathrooms
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Shampoo
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Bathtub or shower
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Toilet paper
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Soap
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Hair dryer
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Towels provided
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Bed sheets provided
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3 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Living room
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Dishwasher
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Refrigerator
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Stovetop
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Toaster
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Coffee/tea maker
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Blender
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Microwave
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Oven
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Washing machine and dryer
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Onsite parking
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Onsite parking options include a garage
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Kayak on site
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DVD player
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English
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Desk
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Desk chair
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Children's games
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Playground
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Children's dinnerware
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Barbecue grill
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Garden
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Firepit
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Patio
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Policies
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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
