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55It was a perfectly warm sunny day, and the wind was blowing a warm...
55Great location.
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55Great off season visit! Lots to sniff and beautiful scenery.
55Nice long, wooded drive way down to the peninsula where there a is...
55Amazing time! The fall colors are beautiful 🤎🍂🐶
55Amazing location! We have an outback and parked down near the...
55Good spot! About 15-20 minutes of walking time up and down the...
55We had a blast! One dog loved going in the water and my other pup...
55More relaxing each time. Excellent private location.
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Megan's 5 Acre Lakefront Unfenced Private Dog Park with Lake Access In Acton

Acton, Maine
Unfenced
5 acres
4.9519 Reviews
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Megan's 5 Acre Lakefront Unfenced Private Dog Park with Lake Access In Acton

Acton, Maine
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Hosted by Megan S.
Sniffpass
4.9519 Reviews
Sniffpass
Unfenced
5 acres
Megan's 5 Acre Lakefront Unfenced Private Dog Park with Lake Access In Acton - Acton, Maine
Megan's 5 Acre Lakefront Unfenced Private Dog Park with Lake Access In Acton - Acton, Maine
Megan's 5 Acre Lakefront Unfenced Private Dog Park with Lake Access In Acton - Acton, Maine

Fencing

Enclosure

Unfenced


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsNo

Other dogs

No

I will not accept bookings when I am there with my dogs

GUEST FEEDBACK

0% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsNo

Other domestic animals

No

We have two indoor cats who if there will not be making an appearance

GUEST FEEDBACK

11% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

Sometimes

This is a remote area but there are some houses on the upper road If you decide to walk on the upper road or explore the several acres across the street you could encounter someone walking on the street, although rare As one prior visitor astutely pointed out sound travels on water so you can hear people across the lake and the seem closer than they actually are but could be potential distraction for your pup

GUEST FEEDBACK

11% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Private entryYes

Private entry

Yes (Always)

If you pull in and park in one of the two designated parking spots you will not encounter anyone

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Amenities

Lake or pond

Woods

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Scenic view

Hill


Pricing
$15 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

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This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Acton, Maine

Description

SPOT OPEN YEAR ROUND - THE ROADS TO OUR LAND ARE PLOWED BUT OUR DRIVEWAY IS NOT PLOWED. YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME BUT PLEASE KNOW THIS AHEAD OF TIME :) YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING SNOWSHOES, XC SKIS ETC. IF THERE IS HEAVY SNOW! 5+ Acres to romp and swim on peninsula that extends into Balch Lake Park at the top of the hill, hike down allowing your dog a Sniff-Fari on the way and reward yourself with beautiful serene lake views and a spot for your pup to swim at the end Don’t want to walk? Drive down and just head right to the lake! All unfenced, peninsula provides natural barrier, very private Gravel road, bring sturdy shoes for walk down and back, needs to be graded after recent rain Recommend SUV or truck if driving down the hill! If sedan, park at top and walk down (although our sedan does make it down FYI)

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

HOST NOTE

This spot has a water feature, make sure to review these guidelines for visiting spots with water before visiting: https://help.sniffspot.com/article/167-how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-around-pools-and-water In heavy rain, gravel driveway can shift In that case, recommend parking at top and walking down if you do not have an SUV or truck This is a rustic camp-like setting There is brush, vegetation, some fallen trees from recent storms There is always brush to be cut down and cleared but we are cautious given erosion concerns At the top there are some pallets stacked as well as piles of brush to be hauled out If during summer season, our boat trailer may also be stored up there There is still plenty of room to park

Water safety notice

Make sure to practice dog and human safety around water. Read more


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
1.0 hour
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
4
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

This is my beloved family retreat and I trust that you will treat it as such. My biggest rule is NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND. GIVEN OUR PROXIMITY TO THE LAKE IF THERE WERE TO BE A FIRE WE WOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED TO REBUILD. Our land is a peninsula so your dogs can run and explore with the natural boundary of the lake. My advice for the best visit would be to park at the top of the road in the grassy area, walk down the road. Veer left at the annex for a quick extra exploration then retrace your steps, keeping the water (cove) to your right. Follow the driveway all the way down and you will reach the camps where your pup(s) can swim at the beach, then hike back up. Wear good sturdy shoes - the road is rocky and at times wet and muddy. THE HOUSES INCLUDING PORCHES and DOCKS are OFF LIMITS ABSOLUTELY NO CAMPFIRES. The area that can be used for swimming is immediately adjacent to the end of the driveway on the right down a small slope. It has a wonderful view down the lake. Please do not venture any farther on to the property towards the camps. During the summer season there are chairs at the beach (THEY ARE PUT AWAY IN OFF SEASON) so that you can sit and relax and play with your dogs while at the beach. Please feel free to throw sticks and to bring food and hang out. All trash should go in metal can where dog poop goes. Please try to limit trash as we have to call someone to pick up our trash (we do not have routine trash service). IN OFF SEASON PLEASE CARRY OUT ALL TRASH. If in season and water turned on, feel free to use the hose attached to the side of the outdoor shower on the little camp (first camp at end of driveway opposite little beach). We have wildlife. Our precious loons make frequent appearances. Do not let your dogs swim or chase these birds. I have two hunting dogs and they want nothing more than to kill these birds - I get it! THE LAKE IS LOWERED FOR ABOUT 6-8 weeks in the fall and is a great time to walk around the lake and explore :) Swimming and wading is still possible! AFTER OCT 1 there will be no trash bags, pooper scooper or poop bags as things are put away for winter. AND AGAIN NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND PLEASE I hope you enjoy the spot! Please reach out with any questions or concerns.


Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

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Megan S.

Joined in August 2022


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