We loved Haley Pond House. We visited in the summer. The house is clean and has a lot of games, puzzles, bocci ball, horse shoes and a ping pong table. The view of the pond is lovely and we had beautiful sunset views. There are several hang out areas and a huge deck, PLUS the screened in porch, which was fantastic. There is a loft next to the master bedroom with a pull out futon and writing desk. The location of the house is good - you can walk to downtown, but it's quiet and there's almost no traffic on Depot Road. I was worried about the ATV trail nearby, but it really wasn't an issue for traffic or noise while we were there.
We liked being on the pond, because there isn't any motorized craft on the pond, so kayaking and paddle boarding is safe and really enjoyable. You can hear the loons and bullfrogs, there are lots of birds and wildlife, compared with Rangeley Lake, which is noisier. You can paddle around the whole pond and see beaver dams and herons and water grasses - it's just beautiful. Or you can paddle to the ice cream place in town :-) Many times the pond was like glass and perfect for paddling. The dock is visible from the deck so if you have kids, you can see them hanging out.
Things to know - the basement bedroom has no window, so if you're claustrophobic, it wouldn't work. The kitchen/dining area is tight, so if you have a lot of people in the kitchen, it gets congested. Internet was spotty, which matters if you need to work from the house or want to stream something, but our AT&T signal was fine. The pond is not great for swimming. Getting in is rocky and the bottom of the pond is mucky. Then, once you're out there, there's a lot of seaweed and lily pads. If you're going to swim, bring water shoes, or paddle out and then hop off your board in a clear spot.