Maine
On average, there are very few lake homes for sale in the Pleasant Lake - Cumberland, and very few lake lots and land parcels.
Pleasant Lake is in Otisfield and Casco, Maine, under 40 miles from Portland.
The Portland International Jetport is under 40 miles away, and under 20 miles away is Western Maine Health and Stephens Memorial Hospital.
Groceries and snacks can be found at several markets and stores within 20 miles. Locals recommend restaurants such as Kindred Farms Market & Bakery, Captain Jack’s, Freedom Cafe & Pub, and Pear’s Lakeside.
At over 1,000 acres, residents will be hard-pressed to run out of things to do on Pleasant Lake.
Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and relaxing on the shoreline. There are areas for launching boats and beaches at either end of the lake.
Anglers looking to toss out a line can find salmon, lake trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, white perch, yellow perch, chain pickerel, hornpout, smelt, eel, white sucker, minnows, and sunfish.
Off the water, residents can enjoy activities such as snowshoeing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, horseback riding, golfing, camping, and more.
The nearby city of Portland is teeming with history, great food, and museums.
A great draw is Old Port. This neighborhood has cobblestone roads and still features some original buildings from the 19th century. With great shopping and only steps away from the wharf, which brings in some of the best seafood in the world, Old Port is a must-visit destination.
Consider going on one of Portland’s many brewery tours, or visit the Portland Museum of Art. Featuring artists such as Andy Warhol and Claude Monet, this museum’s website states that with more than 18,000 pieces, it would take visitors almost 10 years to see everything in the museum.
Built in 1807, the Portland Observatory is the country’s last remaining maritime signal tower. At a height of 86 feet, the observatory offers great views of the coastline and the city.
Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Pleasant Lake is an excellent choice.