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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Shapleigh, ME

Square Pond4 min drive
Mousam Lake9 min drive
Acton Fairgrounds10 min drive
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)74 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This is our third year. We love the cabin and location. We feel at home. Very peaceful and a great getaway in nature. Ou...

Carl S.

Aug 22, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Quiet secluded log cabin; the cabin is part of a 37 acre waterfront complex.

17 individual & separated cabins share the acreage and 1500 feet of waterfront (ours is @ the end of a road, quite private & no cars driving by!). Beautiful trails for hiking/mountain biking as well as winter snow-shoeing. The complex is on Goose Pond ( which connects to 900 acre Mousam Lake)--our dock is great for swimming, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, etc. Two kayaks are provided for your enjoyment on Goose Pond & Mousam Lake!The cabin has one bedroom with queen bed, 2 loft bedrooms-each with 2 twin beds, living-room with satellite TV, ample kitchen, full-sized dining area, full bathroom (shower), and large sun glass/screen in porch with sitting & dining area--with nice view of Kettle Pond & surrounding woods. Shapleigh is a small quiet town--yet only 15 min. to all your shopping needs.

Property manager

owner/property manager

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Shapleigh

This cabin is located in Shapleigh. Square Pond and Mousam Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Acton Fairgrounds and Bowl A Rama.

Shapleigh, ME

What's nearby

Square Pond - 4 min drive
Mousam Lake - 9 min drive
Acton Fairgrounds - 10 min drive
Great East Lake - 13 min drive
Blueberry Hill - 19 min drive

Getting around

Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Iron Tails Saloon - ‬10 min drive
‪Willy's Ale House - ‬9 min drive
‪Thurston and Peters Sugarhouse - ‬8 min drive
‪Shapleigh Corner Store - ‬4 min drive
‪Ted's Fried Clams - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet secluded log cabin; the cabin is part of a 37 acre waterfront complex. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet secluded log cabin; the cabin is part of a 37 acre waterfront complex.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet secluded log cabin; the cabin is part of a 37 acre waterfront complex.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet secluded log cabin; the cabin is part of a 37 acre waterfront complex. located?

Situated in Shapleigh, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Square Pond and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mousam Lake and Acton Fairgrounds. Great East Lake and Balch Pond are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

22 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome vacation

This is our third year. We love the cabin and location. We feel at home. Very peaceful and a great getaway in nature. Our last morning we were blessed by a visit of a mother deer and two babies. Can't wait for next year. Carl

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreene M.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing in the woods

We had a wonderful stay at the cabin. I was scheduled for surgery right after vacation, so the serenity of the place was perfect! It was clean and beautiful inside and out. The only thing I would complain about was the height of the bed! I'm 4'10"!! lol Thanks for a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jane E.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Log cabin

Centrally located to everything a Maine vacation should include. Quiet and cozy.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

12 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxation

This cabin was a very relaxing time for my family. We needed to just unwind and it was a quiet retreat for us. The cabin was very clean and beautiful. The sun room (porch) was my favorite place to sit and enjoy morning coffee. Thank you for a wonderful week!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

guy e.

2 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and homey cabin

Well equipped and decorated. Friendly, helpful hosts who were easy to reach and responsive to our needs/questions. We have rented many cabins (and owned one) and this is one of the best. We visit family in ME and NH regularly and it is nice to have the waterfront area for activities for all ages. We hope to return on future visits!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jed J.

15 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best!

This is our second time staying at Bret and Donna’s cabin. It is hands down the best vacation rental we have stayed in. We ran into a slight, unavoidable maintenance issue this time around, and Bret was immediately on it and got it fixed right away, frequently checking in and making sure we were comfortable. The location is quiet and peaceful, and the cabin itself is clean and well-maintained. Our only regret was that we were so busy visiting friends and family that we didn’t get to enjoy more time in the cabin itself!

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harry H.

3 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Cabin Yet

This was our 2nd year of renting a cabin in the Shapleigh area, and it was, by far, the best experience. If you love knotty pine, you’ll love this place. The cabin, parking and access were all great. The owner was very informative and helpful. Thanks.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

brenda l.

21 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love this cabin.

The perfect place for us to relax as well as visiting friends and family who are in the area. This is our second visit. The cabin is welcoming, clean and well equipped. Brett is very accommodating and always available for questions and suggestions for activities in the area. Needless to say, we will be back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

5 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and fun log cabin experience

My husband and I, along with our 17 yr old twins had a fabulous time in Bret's Maine log cabin. We had been a little worried that our teens might get bored, but no such problem. We enjoyed hanging out in the homey cabin, reading, playing games and having cookouts. We also loved the peaceful pine forest setting, hiking paths, kayaking and swimming off the dock. A pure dream vacation! Beautiful memories made that will last a life time!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Battleboro

27 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd trip to same cabin

Loved it and look forward to renting it next summer. 😀

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

27 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

This was our second time staying here, and my family loved it again! The property was clean and ready for us when we arrived. The owners were very open with their communication and quick to get back to me. We look forward to coming back next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna R.

25 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

The cabin was really great. It was very peaceful and quiet, cabin was clean, comfortable, charming and close to family in the area. Use of the kayaks was an extra added bonus. Property owner was very informative and helpful.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Herbert S.

8 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin in Shapleigh, Maine

We really enjoyed our stay in this holiday home. It is very cozy and secluded. The house is in excellent condition and equipped with everything you need. The landlords Bret and Donna are very nice and helpful. Many thanks for everything. We will recommend the cabin.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

brenda l.

25 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay.

We chose this cabin due to proximity to friends and family in the area. The reviews were accurate and our stay was very pleasant. The cabin has everything we needed for the 2 weeks we were there. The owner, Bret was always a text away and responded to questions and suggestions very quickly. A very pretty and quiet area. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Battleboro

22 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piece of Home

From the moment we pulled up to the cabin, we knew we picked the right place. The inside, from top to bottom was charming and comfortable for the three of us. It was so nice waking up and having coffee and a good book out in the sunroom. With the kayaks, we were able to take our grandson out on the pond for his first time. We'll definitely return on another trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

7 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin and very peaceful. Owners were more than helpful..

Wonderful vacation spot.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

27 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin

The cabin was a great home base as we visited family on Square Pond. Bret was a fantastic host as he responded to our questions promptly and gave us great recommendations for things in the area. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

18 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

My family and I had a great time staying at this cabin. The owner was very nice and explained everything clearly. The cabin was super clean and relaxing. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

13 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, Clean Cabin!

We had a great time at Kettle Pond. With family a short distance away we needed a home base to sleep, naps for the kids, and down time. The cabin was great -- very clean and outfitted with everything we needed. We'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Trip to Maine

This was our first trip to Maine and it didn't disappoint. The cabin and location were outstanding and Bret and Donna are wonderful hosts. The cabin had everything we needed for a great vacation. They checked in with us often to make sure we had everything we needed and to offer recommendations on places to see. We enjoyed swimming and kayaking on Kettle Pond and hanging out at the cabin. The location was great and we made several day trips around the area. We visited Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Ferry Beach, Douglas Mountain and even squeezed in a trip to Boston. Our two teens said it was the best vacation ever and I would agree.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

29 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful spot in the pines

This cabin suited our needs perfectly. The trails and the ponds are beautiful; the owners, Brett and Donna, were very friendly and helpful. The pollen from the pine trees was pretty bad--our stay was from late May to late June--so those with allergies may want to take precautions and bring plenty of tissues. The kayaks are an added bonus and we thoroughly enjoyed them.

Stayed 35 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robyn A.

10 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

This rental is in a fantastic location at the end of a quiet road. There were no cars driving by, only two other cabins, and a view of a pond and the woods. Cute as a button inside and out! It was absolutely perfect for me.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

2 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Relaxing Vacation

The property was very well kept. There was a book with suggestions and area activities. Bret was very helpful texting with answers about things in the area. The cabin was awesome and so comfortable. We had such a great time and made so many great memories! We will never forget the week we spent there and cannot wait to plan to come back!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Tabitha E.

21 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

quiet getaway in nature

There were some inconsistencies between the listing and the property owners' expectations as far as the condition we needed to leave the cabin in upon checking out. We were asked by the owner to wash our own towels and sheets. For the price I feel that all cleaning should have been covered by the owners, especially considering that we were responsible and did not leave the place a mess. We also found out upon arrival that we were responsible to take our own trash and recycling to a waste center. It would have been nice to see that in the listing instead of assuming it'd be provided. It was doubly inconvenient in that the waste center was not open on our departure day and we were supposed to be quarantining and not technically allowed to leave the cabin grounds. The owner let us leave our last day's trash but I felt that the expectations could have been clearer as many of the other listings we viewed were. Advice to the owners, please update the listing to reflect exactly what you require your renters to be responsible including some cleaning and trash. Also, advice to future renters, be advised nearly every dish in the kitchen was filthy and we spent the first 3 hours hand washing and drying. Cups in the cupboard lined with sticky orange juice, pans greasy and stuck on food. I expect that isn't a reflection on the owners but rather the previous renter. Also the bathroom floor was sticky and brown, like faint dried on mud or something, so I washed that upon arrival. This is my first time renting a privately owned cabin so maybe it is normal to find it dirty and to find actual expectations varying from the online listed ones. Just pointing it out in case anyone cares to know. Overall we had a great time and are already considering going back next year, and we recommend this cabin and the area to others.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W., San Jose, California

10 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant experience

The cabin has WiFi, Dish tv and air conditioning (which I did not expect). Just no microwave, but plenty of cookware and a teapot. I had a great time!