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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lyman, ME
  • Kennebunk Pond
    ā€Ŗ11 min driveā€¬
  • Engine
    ā€Ŗ24 min driveā€¬
  • Funtown Splashtown USA
    ā€Ŗ30 min driveā€¬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ā€Ŗ42 min driveā€¬

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About the area

Alfred

At this holiday home, you'll be 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Swan Pond and 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Kennebunk Pond. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, free WiFi and a patio. .Home features a sofa bed, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a water park, barbecues and a picnic area. .Attractions in proximity to this Alfred holiday home include Old Orchard Beach and Old Orchard Beach Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Engine - 24 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Funtown Splashtown USA - 30 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Palace Playland - 32 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 32 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 36 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖTown Line Deli - ā€¬20 min drive
  • ā€ŖXota Brewing Company - ā€¬21 min drive
  • ā€ŖTown Line Family Restaurant - ā€¬18 min drive
  • ā€ŖGoodwin's Mills General Store - ā€¬10 min drive
  • ā€ŖWaterboro House of Pizza - ā€¬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Maine Cottage

Year-round Maine cottage on Barker's Pond Road. Adorable accommodations for 2 to 4 in a Maine lake setting. The cottage is in the perfect location close to everything but with a secluded feeling. Bring your paddle boards, fishing poles, and hiking boots. Excellent little cottage for Ice Fisher people! Great trails for ATVs, hiking, or biking. We provide 2 Old Town Kayaks with life jackets and paddles. The water is crystal clear and the fish are biting Summer and Winter! The water is crystal clear and perfect for swimming!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Maine Cottage Lyman
Maine Cottage Private vacation home
Maine Cottage Private vacation home Lyman

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Maine Cottage?

The closest beach to Maine Cottage is Old Orchard Beach (18.9 km).

Does Maine Cottage have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does Maine Cottage have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Maine Cottage?

No, Maine Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Maine Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Maine Cottage?

No, pets are not allowed.

Maine Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy lake property
Second time staying at this property and will definitely stay again !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Great place to stay. Cute and comfy in a nicely secluded spot. Hosts are very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deb and John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view of the pond.
Cottage was very clean, organized and equipped. For older seniors and people with disabilities it might be helpful to mentioned that the main floor has the kitchen and bathroom and the main bedroom is down one flight and the living room is up one flight.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin/lake, not-so-beautiful drive inā€¦
Pete & Penny (property owner/Vrbo listers) were wonderful & responsive: from its booking, to its check-in/arrival, to a couple needs once on site, to a ā€œSafe travels/farewell!ā€ upon checkout. Cabin was adorableā€¦& totally ā€œMaine.ā€ So nice to have use of kayaks on a small, quiet lake; firepit outside the cabin; etc. Loved that they live on-site/close by & their free-range chickens about, too! :) My only request would be to update its listing details to thoroughly explain to guests HOW ā€œremoteā€ it isā€¦& that Barkers Pond Rd in is unpaved, EXTREMELY washed out & crippling potholes that you canā€™t avoid if you tried. Sincerely, had we not come up in an AWD SUV, Iā€™d have truly been concerned with even GETTING to the cabin on this road! A sedan or any ā€œbasicā€ car, literally would have struggled. As I live in a rural area of Upstate NY with similar(ish) roads in areas: please! Whomever is fully ā€œin chargeā€ of that road? Be it the camp owners, the town/municipality(?), whomever? Take better care/fill/tamp down/grade out your access road on the regular after storms (as well as updating your listing to explain the cabinā€™s FULL location/this road in!) or, I can assure you, youā€™ll likely end up with WORSE reviews at some point, when someone gets stuck/pops a tire/cracks an axle coming in to or going out of the extremely poorly cared for road. That was its only ā€œbadā€ partā€¦ Cabin itself clean, tidy, great water pressure for showers, etc. - thank you, again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well Worth It
Communication before, during and after was great. The location was within a short drive to many offerings. Swimming access was ideal and was very enjoyable. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a great base point in a central location with the option to have a great time at the location as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Extra Mile
If you want an extremely relaxing place, drive the extra mile into the woods to a great cabin on a beautiful pond. We were out to dinner our second night when a storm hit. On our way back to the cabin, a tree had fallen across the only entrance to the property and was impassible by car. The host was extremely quick to respond and brought us in via ATV trails on a side-by-side. Talk about service! If you want to get away from it all, stay with hosts that will go that extra mile to ensure you have everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Emily K., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Relaxing
Penny & Peter were lovely hosts. They live close by but only saw them occasionally. They were there to greet us and get us settled in. There's a lovely outdoor grill space with a brand new grill and your own private dock to chill on. They had everything we needed down to the olive oil! I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking Getaway/ We didnā€™t want to leave
Penelope and Pete were the most welcoming and accomodating hosts. The property was so picturesque! Swimming, kayaking and fishing all in our backyard! It was so hard to leave, we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Maine Adventure
My kids and I stayed at this little cottage on the pond. It was so peaceful and the manager was so very pleasant to talk with. We fished and the kids swam in the pond. We are definitely planning to come back in the winter because they are making a 4 season cottage ready. Everyone in the area was friendly! And the hen eggs were delicious! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Lovely owners, lovely cabin, lovely lake! The owners are in the cabin next door and were there to greet us when we arrived after a 12 hour drive. The cabin was just like the pictures, perfect for our little family. My husband enjoyed fishing and the provided kayaks. It's inland about half an hour which is great for visiting multiple locations. We stayed a week and went to Kennebunkport, Wells, Old Orchard Beach, Biddeford Pool and Fortunes Rocks. We went hiking, beaching, antiquing and dining. Great experience for our first trip to Maine!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL P., Medford, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Little Cabin
Nice cabin right on a little pond, was clean and well cared for. Owner met us for check in and was attentive to issue with a power outage due to a storm. The cabin had a generator, so we didn't miss a beat. The cabin had all the necessary amenities for a nice stay. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Barking pond
Very clean; very well stocked. Perfect for my needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent and surprisingly beautiful
We arrived after dark and when we arrived we were greeted by twinkling lights and dancing torches. The whole pond was sprinkled with similar decor. We squeezed in a morning kayak and mile long walks. So beautiful and happy. Hosts were gregarious and all the towns were twenty minutes away that offered fine dining and shopping. Purchased lots of Lilly Pulitzer, antiques and stopped for ice cream too. A perfect holiday weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We rented the cabin because our son was getting married over the weekend a short drive away. We were not there much, but wished we had more time to explore the area. The pond view in the early morning was nice and quiet. The owners were both very nice. The cabin was as described and the added beverages to the fridge and coffee supplies were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Quaint Get-Away
Loved this cabin in the woods of Maine, off the beaten path, on a beautiful, quiet, clear pond. Our hosts were nearby and gracious, but never bothersome. Our accommodations were perfect for two of us. Cozy, clean, unique, private, relaxing. We were allowed use of kayaks and thoroughly enjoyed our strolls around the pond in them. There were comfortable chairs on a deck right at the water's edge so we could watch nature come alive every morning and evening. A resident loon, a bald eagle, jumping fish, squirrels, chipmunks, bumble bee, and a neighborhood lab dog that loved to swim in the pond. We would highly recommend this venue!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
The property manager was super helpful!! Very great people!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Vacation Rental
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! There was plenty of room for a family of four. Access to the lake was right at our back door. We enjoyed the dock and the kayaks. The owners are also very nice! Our daughter was sick on one of our days here and they offered to drive into town for us to get her medicine if needed. We lost one day of sightseeing because of her sick day, but we were able to keep ourselves and our other child entertained on the lake. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini vacation
The house was the perfect spot for us. The host was very nice and we enjoyed our stay very much. It was nice to sit on the dock with a coffee in the morning or in the evening with a glass of wine. The home was very clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Pond
The location and stay were amazingly relaxing and just far enough from the beaten path. Days spent relaxing by the pond were magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a wonderful place to stay!
We had great access to a beautiful deck and kayaking. It was in the middle of several places we wanted to visit. The owners are very nice people. We had a really good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Pond
Overall, we enjoyed our stay - particularly kayaking and paddle boarding on the pond. The house is rustic and minimalist (4 forks, 4 dinner plates, only two seats at the indoor table, etc.) but we made it work. It did need to be cleaned a bit better, but we took care of that and it was ok. I think we may have had an off-visit, as I noticed many reviews mentioning they had things that were missing for us. Hosts were very responsive when we reached out, which was appreciated. The pond really is the best part, and we enjoyed it so much, even with our rainy weather. The neighbors put on an amazing fireworks show for the 4th! It may be helpful for others to know the house is accessed by a dirt road that goes around the pond. I'm sure it's not a problem for most, but it was a little tough in our small sedan (especially with all the rain).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends getaway
We were looking for a low key friends weekend, a place to hang out by the fire and relax. Penny and Peteā€™s place was perfect! Clean and cozy, they provided all the amenities one would need (charcoal for grill, wood for fire, bottles of water, towels, etc) overall a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay.
Our stay at the property was amazing. Property owners were very nice. Great set up with the property. And everything in the house was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig D., Wingate, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic getaway!
We had a great 3 night stay. The owners live next door, greeted us as soon as we pulled up, and gave us a walk thru on the entire house and property and thoroughly explained everything available and how it worked. Beautiful, peaceful, and relaxing setting while still not too far away from the general store or more popular attractions. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022