23 Dolman - Amalaran

Beautiful spot, private. Wonderful home! Close to area mountains and restaurants.

Morton & Furbish Vacation Rentals Response: We're so glad you enjoyed the home and its great location! We hope to host you again soon!

Elizabeth - Posted: 3/5/2025

This home is well loved by the owners. Sweet touches and a note of history of the property and family background. The indoor fireplace is epic!! We felt like we were welcomed guests in a well stocked home with games, books and every appliance you would need in the kitchen to make amazing comfort food. All we needed was to bring some clothes and food, everything else was provided. The deck view of the lake was the perfect way to open and close the day. Secluded, hiking trails nearby, everything I’d hoped for. 

Pamela - Posted: 9/30/2024

Had a wonderful week! The home was well outfitted with lots of cookware/kitchen items. Loved the firepit/dock area! Only negative comment was we were in town during a hot spell and could have used a few more fans.

Lisa - Posted: 7/7/2024

We were seeing great weather shaping up in Rangeley for Labor Day weekend, so we emailed M&F with a week's notice to request a quiet and private waterfront rental for my wife and our pet... and yet again, they did not disappoint. They responded back with a few options and 23 Dolman was the one we selected. We had a fantastic time there! Having only rented on Rangeley Lake and Mooselook in the past, we were very happy with Dodge Pond. It's big enough for boats and personal watercraft but camps are spread out and the water was always calm even when the wind picked up. The property is as-described and photographed. The three levels and multiple bedrooms would make it great for a big family to stay and was more than enough space for us. The wrap-around deck was amazing to grill on, lounge on and enjoy the pond view. The property has a somewhat steep grade to the pond's edge but was only about 50 yards from the house, so it wasn't too difficult, just need to watch your footing on damp grass. The shore has both a sturdy dock and a nice walk out area to swim. If you want privacy, this is the place. The property is very large and we could not see (and could barely hear) activity at the camps on either side of us. The opposite shore has camps but they are far enough away that you felt secluded from them as well. We were perfectly situated halfway between Rangeley and Oquossoc, so you were less than 10 minutes from both. It didn't matter though as we felt no need to leave the property... just hung out on the deck and the dock. It is obvious that the owners of the home take very good care of the place and instructions by them and M&F were very clear on how to operate it. The owners also left a wonderful list of things to do and guided us on what we could invite ourselves to do and use in the home. It was a really nice touch and made us feel welcomed. The renovated kitchen was fantastic and they had everything a cook would need. The oversized fireplace made us kinda wish it was cold enough for a fire! They have a huge woodshed where there was plenty of seasoned logs for a campfire in the outdoor fire pit. If there's any drawbacks to the home, the windows and doors are on the older side, so opening and closing them was sometimes a challenge. Also, you are relatively close to Route 4/16, so while the hum of road noise is audible from the outdoors, we did not hear it inside the house. But the proximity to the towns made it worth it. Bottom line... we had an amazing time at 23 Dolman and while we only had a long weekend to enjoy it, we will definitely consider coming back for our 1 and 2 week summer stays if it's available... we can't wait to come back!

Nathan - Posted: 9/5/2023

This property location is perfect for snowmobiling. Extremely spacious, especially with our 3 kids and 2 dogs. Our winter season spent here was great. If you're someone who needs WiFi, make sure to bring a hot spot. The internet service does not work well at all.

Greg - Posted: 3/31/2023

Loved the kitchen & bathroom upgrades!

Julie - Posted: 8/28/2022

Had a week of great weather and happy days. This was our 2nd time renting 23 Dolman. A comfy lake house with everything one would need. The new kitchen upgrades look and worked nicely. Fully outfitted. Both bathrooms worked better this summer and a nice new shower! Great location so easy to run off for errands and restaurants. Lake is quiet and perfect for kayak and canoeing. Appreciate it is a dog friendly home. Many memorable moments. Thank you! Only critiques/drawbacks: the mattress quality. Very hard mattress and squeaking bedsteads made it difficult to have a solid night sleep. The steep hillside to the water is difficult for some and the elderly Overall we enjoyed our time once again and highly recommend it. Morton & Furbish does a nice job communicating and is very responsive with any requests or questions.

Lucia - Posted: 7/25/2022

Perfect Property for our families!! It was everything we had asked for and more, thank you very much

Danielle - Posted: 7/13/2022

Our family of a Grandma, 2 teens, 2 adults stayed very comfortably for 3 nights. The house was very clean and cozy and quiet. The house has a wonderful fishing theme and is well loved. A big stone fireplace provided much warmth and ambience at night. The small kitchen was fine for a short stay and well equipped with everything we needed. The location is convenient to town and skiing. The assortment of books and games was vast!! Finally, everything worked!

Carol - Posted: 12/29/2021

Lovely place - thank you very much

Luke - Posted: 9/11/2021

Had everything you would need!

James And Veronica - Posted: 8/10/2021

Was a great vacation & rental. No issues!

Deborah - Posted: 7/20/2021

Loved the quiet location! Just perfect!

Jennifer - Posted: 6/6/2021

This was a perfect place for a much needed week away from it all. We loved the rustic, homey feel of Amalaran: it felt personalized and well loved, yet well kept, functional, and clean. The fireplace was an inviting spot to spend a winter afternoon/evening, and the kitchen was a fun place to make a warm meal. We were able to bring our pet yorkie with us, which made it all the more enjoyable. The location was great for access to lakes and trails, and it was just a short drive to Saddleback. It would probably also be an easy drive to Black Mountain. We'll definitely consider coming back to Amalaran, thank you for the great stay!

Chad - Posted: 1/4/2021

Totally enjoyed our stay. Loved being able to use the fireplace. Many thanks.

Susan - Posted: 1/27/2020

All our guests loved the place. The living room area was plenty big enough for all 8 guests to be comfortable hanging out and enjoying the company. Also, a big plus was the wrap around driveway near the house. This made it easy to park and move around all our vehicles. Thank you guys!

Billy - Posted: 2/25/2019

I live in Concord nh an a busy street and this was the best vacation my dogs and I could take. No stress of the every day chores just relaxation with all I needed. The place is well stocked with all the kitchen stuff, games, internet and TV. I work from home via the internet so this was perfect for me. Got some good cardio climbing the hill after being at the water. The dogs and I were there mostly alone but a few friends did stop by for a few days and they as well were pleased with their stays as well. Laundry facility was also appreciated. The pantry has some basics and what was missing I purchased and left some items for others to enjoy.

Pat - Posted: 9/9/2018

Loved the property. We did move firepit to the driveway and moved it back when we left. Porch is amazing and we sat and played cornhole for hours.

Tina - Posted: 7/29/2018

Beautiful location. Roomy. Great views of Dodge Pond. Fully equipped kitchen for those who like to cook. The house needs some updating, especially the bathrooms. The dock, lake and fire pit are accessible only via a steep walk. We enjoyed are stay. The real estate manager was friendly, cooperative, and helpful.

Paul - Posted: 7/21/2018

We did enjoy our stay in Rangeley very much! The Amalaran is a great location on Dodge Pond and the seclusion is awesome. It's very private and the view of the lake is great.

Robert - Posted: 8/7/2017

Yes, the whole family enjoyed staying at Amalaran. There were plenty of outside chairs for everyone to be able to stay out on the beautiful deck. Will certainly consider staying here again.

Sherry - Posted: 7/26/2017

Our stay at the " Amalaran" was one of the best vacations and so relaxing vacations. The house was beautiful, we all loved the décor. The water on Dodge Pond was so clear and clean, we had so much fun swimming, kayaking, and hiking round the Pond. We loved picking blueberries, and my wife Susan made her Blueberry Cake, so Delicious, with or without coffee in the AM. We loved the breakfast at the Gingerbread House. Great service and very friendly hosts. We love the whole Rangeley Area, we will be back again next year.

Stephen - Posted: 8/17/2015

Great spot. Enjoyed canoeing around the pond & using the fire pit Convenient location

Michelle - Posted: 7/6/2015

The location was fantastic and we enjoyed the views of the pond. We were able to quickly and safely get to the snowmobile trails. As well, the drive to the mountain for skiing was very easy. We loved the house as it was very homey. My family had a fantastic time!. We will be back.

James - Posted: 5/25/2015

Beautiful private setting on Dodge Pond. View from the deck is gorgeous. House is somewhat dated in decor, circa 1970s very worn orange carpet, living room sofa ripped back cushion, if using the microwave and coffee maker at the same time the fuse will blow, and no dishwasher. Problem with upstairs shower not draining but rental agent very responsive and fixed problem asap. If your dream vacation involves privacy, fishing, kayaking on a beautiful pond this fits the bill but the house leaves a little to be desired.

Lani - Posted: 5/25/2015

Beautiful private setting on Dodge Pond. View from the deck is gorgeous. House is somewhat dated in decor, circa 1970s very worn orange carpet, living room sofa ripped back cushion, if using the microwave and coffee maker at the same time the fuse will blow, and no dishwasher. Problem with upstairs shower not draining but rental agent very responsive and fixed problem asap. If your dream vacation involves privacy, fishing, kayaking on a beautiful pond this fits the bill but the house leaves a little to be desired.

Lani - Posted: 5/20/2015

The location was fantastic and we enjoyed the views of the pond. We were able to quickly and safely get to the snowmobile trails. As well, the drive to the mountain for skiing was very easy. We loved the house as it was very homey. My family had a fantastic time!. We will be back.

James - Posted: 5/20/2015

Amalaran, although up to date, gives you the feeling of visiting your own families winter camp. There are unique local treasures throughout the camp, in addition to mounted fish and other game. The view from the deck is spectacular, and the wood fire stove worked like a charm. I was disappointed there wasn't a dishwasher, as most rentals have one and not my favorite thing to do on vacation, and for my younger nieces and nephews the 27" Tube TV didn't suit them. There was plenty of sleeping though, and falling asleep on the couch with the fire going felt like heaven. The service from Morton and Furbish was excellent (got a little lost getting there, they answered at 9PM) and came out the next night to jump a dead vehicle (around 7PM on a Friday night)!

Stanley - Posted: 5/20/2015