By: The Olesons, MA
Thank you very much Shaun and Beth. This was our first stay her and probably not our last. Very relaxing, peaceful and fun. We enjoyed the hike up Bald Mountain, Angel Falls and Saddleback Mountain. We also enjoyed kayaking and renting a pontoon boat and exploring the lake. A great vacation!
Date: July 26, 2007
By: The Sanburgs, ME & VA
We had a wonderful time on the lake and at the cabin. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. We would love to come back again!
Date: August 18, 2007
By: The Taylor's, NJ
We had a very relaxing time here in God's country. Saw a bobcat, a fox, moose, eagles and beautiful sunsets. Slept great- your beds are very comfy. Thanks Shaun for the salmon dinner on the grill- it was very tasty.
Date: July14, 2007
By: Dominic and Gail, New Jersey
We had a lovely time here. The cabin is charming- clean, cozy, warm. All kinds of wildlife in the area. A fox and mother and baby grouse were in the meadow. We saw our moose quota on RT 16. A fantastic, enjoyable, peaceful vacation. Maine is the best!
Date: July20, 2007
By: The Wood's and Walker's
Thank you Shaun for bringing our son out to catch his first fish that was a keeper at Rangeley. This was our first time here at Meadowood Cabin and we enjoyed our stay very much. We felt very comfortable here. Very nice setting. We highly recommend the pontoon cruise at sunset, it was awesome. Thanks again!
Date: July7, 2007
By: George and Laura H., Ohio
My 11th year and Georges 17th! Rangeley and Meadowood Cabin never fail to relax, rejuvenate, regenerate and inspire us.
Date: July 5, 2007
By: The Friersons, CT, MN, FL
We had very active, fun and satisfying days fishing, rafting & touring the rangeley area. The cabin is a great base location- you, Beth, have done an excellent job to make guests welcome. Shaun's boat and sundown trip was captured on camera & the salmon provided a nice dinner. Thanks!
Date: June 27, 2007
By: John & Laura I., New Hampshire
We had a wonderful time here. This was our first time and we will certainly be back. It was a pleasure meeting Shaun and spending time on the boat. John enjoyed catching 10 fish at 5:00 a.m.! We built fires, played soccer, went hiking and boating. The cabin is perfect for us. Thanks for all of your great recommendations.
Date: June 18, 2007
By: The Dean's, Central Maine
Great trip- good time had by all. A total of nine fish for the day. Nice to know that it is in fact light out at 5:00 am! We'll be back for sure.
Date: June 6, 2007
By: Denise & George G., Southern Maine
Where to begin....? What a lovely place you have here! Relaxing on your deck with morning coffee, your meadow, the breeze, a bit of sunshine- perfect! George fished with Shaun this morning producing 2 keepers: a 3.5 pound salmon and a 3 pound brook trout. I joined them for the evening charter and caught and released 2 salmon and a brook trout. Shaun sure knows Rangeley Lake and surrounding area- amazing expert fisherman and guide. Meadowood Cabin has everything we need for a cozy, comfortable stay. We'll be back!
Date: June 3, 2007
(No winter postings due to our seasonal rental from 12/28/06 through 4/1/07. If you are interested in our Meadowood '07-'08 seasonal rental, give us a call! Shaun & Beth)
By: Pat, Walt & Rose, Providence Rhode Island
A wonderful, cozy cabin with gorgeous views. Everyone was relaxed within moments of arrival. The only missing thing was moose walking down the trail. Shaun, it was nice to meet you. It was a great Thanksgiving weekend!
P.S. Goldie enjoyed the dog run!
Date: November 26, 2006
By: Howard C., Jeffersonville Vermont
We got in around 2 p.m. and as usual, everything was in perfect condition. I'm sitting here at 4 p.m. writing in the log watching for the monster deer John L. and Shaun's brother did not get- he must have had a date and didn't show up tonight..... Shaun, thank you for the permits and the new additions to the camp.
Date: November 3, 2006
By: Esther, Monica & Janice - "The Girls"
Another great and relaxing weekend in Rangeley. Saw our first snow of the season! Thanks for the cookies, they were great in the microwave for a few seconds! No signs of wildlife- outdoors, anyway! See you in the spring!
Date: October 22, 2006
By: Karen & Ginny, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey
We had a great week here and fit in lots- canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking and of course, moose watching! We were very lucky and spotted 8 moose on our sightseeing trips. The best was just down the road from the cabin where we saw a mother and a young moose along with a bull moose with great antlers. The leaves were beautiful and continued to get better each day. This is a great spot to visit. Thanks for the cookies and for all your help getting our vacation set up!
Date: September 29, 2006
By: Ann & Paul M., Maine
Here we are again in Rangeley. As we got out of the car the sweet scent of fir & pine permeated the air. ....after dark we sat on the deck and looked up at a sky full of twinkling stars. What a gorgeous sight!
Up at 4:45 a.m. (ugh) to meet Shaun to go fishing. I think this is our fourth time with Shaun. Beautiful day- caught two nice salmon. Day warmed into the '70's, lovely autumn day on the lake and in town. So sad to leave but must get back to reality and work. Thanks again for a great day of fishing and a very cozy and comfortable cabin.
Date: September 15, 2006
By: Mona & Harold, Key Largo Florida
Shaun- thanks to you an Beth for a wonderful four days of fishing, exploring and learning about the Rangeley area. We really enjoyed your wonderful cabin and most of all spending time with you fishing on the lake. We met a lot of nice people, saw a lot of beautiful country and caught a bunch of fish. Thanks so much for the hospitality!
Date: September 7, 2006
By: Elaine, Jason, Teddy- Strafford, New Hampshire
Dear Shaun & Beth,
We had a wonderful time! Your cabin is very comfortable and what a peaceful spot it is! We saw beautiful views, had a great campfire the last night (Teddy loved it!) and had an exciting kayak trip. We'll be back!
Date: August 25, 2006
By: Jocelyn Hutt
My boys and I just returned from a weeks stay at Meadowood and couldn't agree more with the other comments we've read! Very clean cabin with nice decor (great sofa), well stocked kitchen (we brought many items but were pleased to see that we needn't have), and everything else you might need for a stay either in the summer or winter. We did see deer in the backyard, and Moose on the road, which was really exciting. Access to the lake is minutes away and there is nothing nicer than having your morning coffee on that great deck. You can tell that the cabin is well looked after.....high marks!
Date: July 29, 2006
By:
Rich and Sandra Russo
We were delighted with Meadowood Cabin. The property around is extremely well cared for and can only be described as park-like. A wonderful deck has a pretty view out to Rangeley Lake and there is even a trail through the woods so that you can further enjoy the wildlife and the peacefulness. Inside, the cabin is spotless and comfortable and is just a short walk to the dock and an excellent boat ramp.
Date:August 25, 2006
By: K. Dyer, Maine
Shaun & Beth
Thanks for the last minute stay here- we had a great time. Nice to get my mom away b-4 school starts for her. The Swains rock!
Date: August 16, 2006
By: Randy DuBois
What a wonderful cabin. We rented for three months of the winter snowmobile season and were very please with the place. Everything worked well, the place was a joy and the guests we brought up on a few weekends we also very pleased. I would recommend to all. Very quiet and peaceful, and snowmobile right from your driveway. Thanks for letting us enjoy your cabin. Randy and Lynn DuBois
Email: jrd@*****field.us
Date: August 7, 2006
By: Bill Johnson
The cabin itself is big and has room for a lot of people if you wish, but it is cozy as well, in that the extra sleeping space is above in a loft (sleeps six I think). It has two nice bedrooms downstairs, a wood stove, a very efficient heater, and a nice bathroom. Everything you need is there. You can walk up the hill/mountain that it is at the foot of and sometimes see moose. Occasionally they may in fact wander through the far side of the lawn. Rangeley Lake and the mountains around it are right there where you can see them. In the Winter it is incredible, with great skiing and snowmobiling resources right nearby. In the Spring and Summer it is a sportsman's dream, and a great place to bring your family. I am a young grandfather, and last Summer we brought our granddaughter, daughter and son-in-law, son and daughter-in-law, and college age daughter there, and everyone had a great time. There is a State Park right down the road, and on the other side of the lake is a beautiful public access beach. If you go don't miss the scenic overlook at the "Height of Land". It is pristine, and you can see far off into the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you look down on Mooselookmeguntik Lake, and Upper and Lower Richardson Lakes as well. The Appalachian Trail comes through that area. I like to have solitude, and am working on my Ph.D. - the cabin has often been a great place for me to work and get a lot accomplished. There is a great fitness center nearby (I am an avid lifter), a number of excellent eating places (for breakfast the BMC Diner is great!), and a public library with Internet access. Shaun has taken us out fishing on the lake and we have caught landlocked salmon that were huge and delicious. Our children love the cabin as much as we do, and I can't think of a place that we have been as a family that we could recommend more highly. This is a remote and beautiful part of Maine, and there is nothing quite like sunrise at the East end of Rangeley Lake, as the sun comes over the mountains. Enjoy! Bill Johnson
Date: July, 2006
By: Beth & Marley Haynes
What a wonderful vacation, so very relaxing! We had a great time. Such a quaint cabin, very well decorated and comfortable. We would love to come again! Thanks!
Date: July, 2006
By: Jane Farmer
I have stayed at Meadowood with 3 friends every year at least once and sometimes twice. It's a wonderfully private place and has all the amenities - very clean and I've never seen a spider, or any other bug inside! It's fantastic and very relaxing. It has a small grill and a place for a campfire. All the amenities and it's private and big enough for 4 people to sleep downstairs and the loft has 6 single beds. It's so wonderful we go back each Spring and Fall. Nice deck and a walk in the woods is right at your doorstep. Try it - you'll LOVE it!!
Date: July, 2006
By: Richard
I can not imagine a better cabin! I just hope is still a week available for us next year. Thank you for everything. Richard
Date: July, 2006
By: Monica G., Maine
We visit Meadowood at least twice a year. Spring and Fall - it is a wonderful, peaceful, getaway. A nice place to relax and unwind. If you like quiet, it is the best place to go.
Date: July, 2006
By: The Roskamp Family
Our family enjoyed our first ever trip to Rangeley. Many thanks to the Swains for their gracious hospitality. Our five children loved swimming at the lake, tubing behind a motor boat and jet skiing. They also has a great time at Lakeside Park in town and trying the various ice cream shops. The week went by very quickly! Hopefully we can come back another summer.
p.s.- I forgot to mention the fun we had fishing!
July 2006
By: Richard C.
Another great year! Went 4-wheeling in Stratton and back (a little rough but I made it). My five year old saw a moose up close on Rt. 17. Saw a big doe in the field. Went tubing on the lake. We had fun swimming and B-B-Qing! Cant wait 'till next year!
Date: July 2006
By: Kirstin
Thanks so much for having us, it was a great time as usual. Hope this is a start of renting your cabin for years to come. The cabin is gorgeous- loved everything about it! The view of the stars at night and the peacefulness is amazing! Hope to see you around the same time next year!
Date: June 29, 2006
By: Esther, Monica & Jane
Once again- a great weekend- wonderful weather!
Date: May 7, 2006
By: Pastor mark & Melanie
Cold, damp weather didn't keep us from relaxing and getting refreshed once again. We didn't see any large game, but enjoyed the partridges, rabbit & squirrels. The old logging road was great to explore. Thanks for everything, it was lovely.
Date: April 23, 2006
2005
By: Dave & Dianna, Max & Trixie (the dogs)
Loved the place, very clean and stocked with everything you need, Nice yard, the dogs loved it. They took us for ra walk in the woods every day. Saw a fox in the morning. Rented a boat & 4 wheeler and had a great time. Thanks for a wonderful week.
October 1, 2005
By: Sam, Mandy and Jade
The place was great! We enjoyed hiking on the trail, boating and smores around the campfire. The dogs loved it also- great dog run! We don't want to leave so we're hiding under the deck :)
Thanks a bunch, it was beautiful!
Date: September 4, 2005
By: The Carter Family
Had a great week! There was a moose that ran by the deck! The 4-wheeling trails were nice- had a great time going into Rangeley with the 4-wheeler! We went fishing about every morning- the boating was great and we had fun tubing! our 4 year old had a great time roasting marshmallows by the fire. Thank you for everything.
Date: August 6, 2005
By:Sarah, Maine
“My weekend here was wonderful. I wish I didn't have to leave.”
June 2005
By:Monica, Esther Jan and Jane, Maine
“Once again we had a wonderful long weekend. The peace and quiet is great!”
May, 2005
By: Pastor Mark Edwards, Maine
“Dear Shaun & Beth,
Melanie and myself want to say a special thank you to you both. We had a great time and went up to Cascade falls. They were beautiful. The fire was wonderful and the time away was a great blessing.
April 2005
By:Pastor Bill , Maine
“Dear Shaun & Beth,
I've been here twice this month. It has been a real blessing to me…… Thanks to you both for providing such a haven of quiet and peace”
April, 2005
2004
By:Bill Johnson, Maine
“The setting is beautiful and the seclusion is so helpful for getting quiet and still for purposes of contemplation. Thank you.
April 2004
By:The Ritters from Naples , FL , Hollywood , CA and Marston Mills ME
“We had a nice family gathering. Some came form CA and others from Cape Cod . The weather was perfect. Boating was great on the lake. The kids and adults had fun tubing. Trail riding on the ATV was adventurous and great views from the trails. Smalls Falls was cool and refreshing. Great place for picnic and hiking. The blueberries and raspberries were ripe and plentiful. Thanks, Shaun for staying out until we had dinner caught- the salmon was delicious. We saw a moose just past the State Park, our first one ever. It was nice to get away from the Southwest Florida heat.
August 2004
By:Karan, Pat & “Sugar”, Ohio
“To say thank you doesn't seem to be enough. What an incredible breath of fresh air it was to walk into this cabin- it is absolutely wonderful. The peace and tranquility renewed our spirits. I loved my morning coffee on the deck. Star-gazing at night was awesome. We loved watching the doe with her two fawns eat in the fields. We saw six moose in all on our nightly drive and our dog, Sugar, loved it here. Thank you for the fishing trip, peaceful cabin, fresh cool air, beautiful scenery and great host. Who could ask for anything more. Without a doubt, we'll be back”
August 2004
By:The Carters, Maine
“Had a wonderful week in Rangeley- the weather was great. Our granddaughter saw her first moose. Loved seeing the three deer outside the deck. Loved the camp. Left a cribbage board for camp!”
August 2004
2003
“Came up for snowmobiling and New Years. Nine of us stayed and were very comfortable. We'll be sure to stop back again!”
January 2003
By:The Cashes and The Burtrams of Maine
“Arrived for Snowdeo weekend and were very impressed with the accommodations. The trails were the best we've seen and you can't beat the hospitality. The cabin is in a beautiful spot and I wish we didn't have to leave.”
January 2003
By:The Halls, Maine
“We're back! Came up for a couple of days of relaxation. We're quite comfy heat wise considering it was 15 below this morning.”
February 2003
By:Bill Johnson, Maine
“We hiked and studied, it was a wonderful time.”
April 2003
By:George and Laura, Cincinnati , OH- on their 14 th yearly visit
“Shower greatest improvement. Entertainment center- deck- great additions. Tell Beth she did a good job decorating. The bedroom curtains say it all”
July 2003
By:Joanne & Steve from Methuen MA
“Wow! What a great place to bump into. We were very lucky to have found such a cozy cabin. Your yard is so peaceful. There isn't anything you didn't have. We even saw a deer 150 feet from your great deck”
July 2003
By:Dan & Tracy, Maine
“Thank you so much for letting us stay on such short notice. We had a wonderful time. Meadowood is a beautiful place. Let us know when we can move in!”
August 2003
By:Bill C., Maine
“Shaun- thank you. We had a great time this weekend. Enjoyed your cabin. Hope to be back in the spring for that big salmon.” September 2003
2002
By:The Moultons for Maryland
“Great fishing, swimming hiking- we even saw a moose!'
By:Karen and Mike from Connecticut
“Thanks- Great place- very clean! Buddy our dog enjoyed the big yard.”
By:The Greens from Connecticut
“Had a great time at a great cabin with great hosts. See you next year!”
By:The Halls, Maine
“This is a very peaceful place- we love it. Nice big deck to enjoy the morning coffee and the views. Very well-equip cabin- can't wait to come back.
By:Monica, Esther Jan and Jane, Maine
“What a great place to relax- peaceful and comfortable. A great time was had by all! Wish we would get snowed in…but no such luck”
Shaun and Beth Swain will be happy to help you with reservations, or answer any question you may have.
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