Title: Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=71944329&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends ![Interior - Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends (Parkman)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71944400/71944329/w450h293x0y7-45936517.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends (Parkman)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71944400/71944329/7e29fd50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo - Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends (Parkman)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71944400/71944329/a24427a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo - Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends (Parkman)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71944400/71944329/4912bc92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends (Parkman)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71944400/71944329/w407h300x0y0-949771d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 25 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends 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 ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### 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 ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling 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 - Electric car charging station - Garden - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Solar energy ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89970000/89963200/89963195/8e9f3f1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful, brand new, cozy Maine cabin! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### Property is also known as Warm retreat spot King Queen en suites room for several guest. VLSIZLTCLU ## About the area Located in Guilford, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peaks-Kenny State Park and Whetstone Pond, while Center Theatre Inc. and Woodlawn Museum are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling. [Visit our Guilford travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Guilford.dx3000439887) [View more Holiday homes in Guilford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Guilford-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000439887-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.13481%2C-69.37957&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IlvDAF1VPoy-0pHa5NROf9Vsnlo=) Parkman, ME ### What's nearby - Abbot Evangelical Free Church \- 15 min drive \- 8.3 miles - Lowe's Covered Bridge \- 15 min drive \- 8.6 miles - Piscatiquis County Ice Arena \- 23 min drive \- 13.3 miles - Center Theatre Inc. \- 24 min drive \- 14.9 miles - Lake Hebron \- 26 min drive \- 16.6 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Red Maple Inn - ‬10 min drive - ‪SUBWAY - ‬9 min drive - ‪Stutzman's Farm - ‬20 min drive - ‪Whittle Bird Coffee & Kitchen - ‬9 min drive - ‪Grill Master General - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends? ### What time is check-in at Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends? ### What time is check-out at Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends? ### Where is Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dragonwood Retreat for Family and Friends Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassidy F. 28 Aug 2024 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 ##### Cassidy F. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin L. 6 Aug 2024 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! ##### Erin L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Aug 2023 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tricia W. 9 Jul 2024 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!! ##### Tricia W. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben C. 22 Jun 2025 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! ##### Ben C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### OANH N. 6 Jul 2025 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. ##### OANH N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica C. 26 Jun 2022 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. ##### Jessica C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fred R. 29 Jun 2022 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 ##### Fred R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophia V. 12 Jul 2022 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! ##### Sophia V. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shams M. 6 Sept 2024 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. ##### Shams M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly R., Maine 4 Jul 2023 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. ##### Holly R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Eleni W. 14 Aug 2022 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. ##### Eleni W. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Krysta B. 20 Oct 2022 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. ##### Krysta B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt J. 30 Dec 2021 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! ##### Matt J. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ---