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This is the house from the water. We will be staying upstairs.

The stairs leading from the parking area to the first level.

Living room looking out onto the deck and lake.

Kitchen with cherry cabinets with door to laundry room.

Master bedroom with king size bed looking out over Highland Lake.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Falmouth, ME

State Theatre21 min drive
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal22 min drive
Thompson's Point23 min drive
Brunswick, ME (NHZ-Brunswick Executive)48 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Challenging to get there in the dark, but so worth it! Beautiful accommodations and wonderful hosts! Enjoyed our “Girls ...

Mary F.

Sep 13, 2022

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Simonson Lakeside on Highland Lake

This is the first level of our home on Highland Lake.

The house has been in my family since 1954. In 1983, the first level was created by my parents for their retirement home. It has been updated since then, but remains very close to what they created.

The second level was completely redone in 2017. Jennifer and Peter continue to live there for the Summers in Maine (mid-June to mid- September), and expect to be there while the guests are there.

The property was and continues to be set up as two separate residences. There is a connecting door, but we keep that locked when the house is occupied by two separate groups (guests and owners).

The first level is a walk-out onto a deck that is 7 feet above the level of the lake.

There is a dock with the water level 5 feet deep at the end.

We face the West, so you will get spectacular sunsets. The lake is 640 acres. It is located 20 minutes from Downtown Portland, and 40 minutes from Freeport, home to LL Bean.

Property manager

Peter Simonson

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Your new vacation spot~ dream sunsets with the ultimate privacy

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No salt to be used on entrance stoop. Please remove you shoes inside the house.

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

About the area

Falmouth

Located in Falmouth, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sebago Lake, while State Theatre and Thompson's Point are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fitzpatrick Stadium or Hadlock Field.

Falmouth, ME

What's nearby

University of Southern Maine - 20 min drive
University of New England - 21 min drive
State Theatre - 21 min drive
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive
Thompson's Point - 23 min drive

Getting around

Portland Transportation Center - 21 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Falmouth Service Plaza - ‬26 min drive
‪Moran's Market - ‬17 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
‪Allagash Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simonson Lakeside on Highland Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Simonson Lakeside on Highland Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simonson Lakeside on Highland Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Simonson Lakeside on Highland Lake located?

Located in the heart of Falmouth, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of MAGAN Trailhead, Riverside Municipal Golf Course and Maine Wildlife Park. Mercy Primary Care and Westbrook College Historic District are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

13 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful Accommodations!

Challenging to get there in the dark, but so worth it! Beautiful accommodations and wonderful hosts! Enjoyed our “Girls Getaway “ week in the Portland area!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gena S.

5 Aug 2022

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

Great Location

What a beautiful property! Very quiet. Loved the lake. Property super clean and well taken care of. Thank you so much we really enjoyed it!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

1 Aug 2022

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

Great lakefront getaway

Perfect girls weekend on the lake. My 3 friends and I found the property to be meticulously clean and well-stocked. Peter was helpful with anything we needed and the location on the lake can't be beat. Half an hour or so into Portland for dinner and/or sightseeing. We'll be back next summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond V., Latrobe PA

29 July 2022

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

Great lakeside location

We enjoyed our stay. Super clean house located in a secluded area but close enough to the city and beaches. Well equipped kitchen which enabled us to cook meals. Great to meet the owners who were friendly and even offered boat rides on the lake!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Radek N.

19 July 2022

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

Second Honeymoon

Nice and quiet yet close enough, 20 minutes, to major city.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

14 July 2022

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

Wonderful place!

We enjoyed the lake house very much! Beautiful views out every window of either the lake or wooded gardens. The place afforded lots of privacy with its location and was well appointed with everything we needed and more. The owners were on site, helpful and friendly, and even offered a boat ride to see an eagles nest! My husband and I and my sister and brother-in-law really enjoyed our stay and felt completely at home. Thank you again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene P.

6 July 2022

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

Friends Getaway

We had such a relaxing, enjoyable stay on Highland Lake. The house is SO nice and the pictures don’t do it justice. Peter and Jennifer have provided everything you would need for an extended stay. We loved it so much we didn’t need to do anything but enjoy the deck! Take a ride to Mackworth Island State Park in Falmouth for a 1.5 mile perimeter walk in the woods. Peaceful, picturesque and mostly in the shade. Thank you, Peter and Jennifer!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fran H., Belmont MA

10 Sept 2021

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

A great short break

We spent a very pleasant couple of days at this property. The host was gracious and helpful, the house was well appointed and the view was spectacular.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah R.

7 Sept 2021

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

Quiet getaway

Great place to getaway for a long weekend. Right on a beautiful lake but close enough to the necessities. Property is extremely well kept. Hosts were helpful and responsive from the time of reservation until we drove away.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack Q.

28 Aug 2021

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

Lakeside retreat

Great hosts. Great place with beautiful and peaceful lake.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

20 Aug 2021

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Want to come again!

Idyllic stay on a beautiful lake with awesome host. House and view even better than the pictures Also enjoyed swimming right off the dock Whole family wants to go again !

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan T., Fishers, Indiana

10 Aug 2021

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

Lovely lakefront property in the Maine woods

The photos of this property on the listing don’t do it justice. It’s really lovely. You are literally 10 steps from the lake. The kitchen is amazingly well-stocked, there’s a nice deck on the water, the views from any room on the back side of the house are of the lake (which was very quiet), and the owner was kind enough to share a bottle of wine. This property is less than 30 minutes from downtown Portland. While staying there we went to the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath (highly recommend) where we took a boat ride and saw 10 lighthouses and some lovely territory, and we did a catamaran sail out of Saco which was fun and relaxing. We also visited Kennebunkport and some beaches in that area. This place is great if you need a break from city life or want a terrific home base to explore the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

24 July 2021

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

Outstanding!

Beautiful location - quiet, peaceful, meticulously clean. Peter and Jennifer were great hosts and very helpful, We hope to stay there again!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

nancy t.

18 July 2021

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

Upscale retreat

What a gem! This home (even nicer than the photos!) is beautifully decorated and well appointed and close to Portland. The owners, Pete and Jen, took great care stocking the home with everything you'd need, including excellent drinking water (new water filtration system). If I couldn't find something (lobster crackers for instance), Pete happily supplied it (lobster crackers and bibs, for instance). It was like having my best neighbor transported to Maine. Large windows/glass doors in every room ensure great lake views throughout. Comfortable beds/sofa/plenty of linens and soap/hand sanitizer/ and even garage space for the car! What more could I ask for? Sitting on the patio every morning and watching the sunset from the same spot every evening was a highlight. This ain't your grandparents "camp", and that's a very good thing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

14 July 2021

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

Best relaxing getaway

My husband and I enjoyed our peaceful quiet getaway. Close enough to Portland but far enough away for no loud city sounds. A comfortable and beautiful place to spend a anniversary celebration!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crae A., Stamford CT

5 July 2021

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

the ultimate vacation spot

It was a beautiful spot with a spectacular view. It was off the beaten trail so conducive for walking and biking. My husband and I got up every morning and sat not he deck over-looking the water and had our coffee. At night we listened to the loons. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well stocked. The owner and his wife were lovely, incredible helpful and full of good information. We will be returning..

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

3 July 2021

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

Lakeside Utopia

What a find!! This was the perfect spot to stay while touring the local colleges. It was immaculate and a comfortable size for our family of four. We really enjoyed the large deck overlooking the lake and saw some spectacular sunsets. Pete was a fantastic host and even went out of his way to mail us some laundry we left behind.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David R., Falmouth Maine

3 Oct 2020

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

What the doctor ordered

Great location with super friendly lake front neighborhood yet very private.

Stayed 22 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelley C., Pittsfield, ME

8 Sept 2020

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

Exactly what we needed

We needed a long weekend getaway, to celebrate our 25th, spend time with aging parents, get some r&r and decompress from the daily grind. The weekend was perfect all around. Our hosts Peter and Jennifer were super-friendly and helpful, and were there when we needed. They even went above and beyond to make our experience absolutely fabulous. The accommodations were well-appointed. The location was spectacular, especially at sunrise and sunset. Enjoyed some wildlife. Soaked in peace and tranquility, and re-charged the batteries. Definitely on my list of future repeat stays. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

2 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful lakeside place

We had a wonderful, although short, visit. We were greeted warmly and shown around thoroughly. The information and instructions for the cottage were very helpful. The. lake is just gorgeous and the property is very nicely done. Peter was a great host, helping us with every need. I can't say enough nice things about this property and highly encourage anyone to consider it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

1 Sept 2020

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

We’ll be back!

Amazing stay on a beautiful lake with gracious hosts. Can’t wait to return

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

myron z., Passaic

14 Aug 2020

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

Peaceful and beautiful

The lake was wonderful to be next to peaceful and gorgeous . We enjoyed being near Portland and all the ocean activity as well . the apt is immaculate and much thought has been given to the comfort of the guests . Peter andJen are the absolute best hosts period . Myron ansd Sima We hope to be back !!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sallie K.

13 Aug 2020

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

Amazing getaway!

This home is beautiful and Peter and Jennifer are amazing hosts. The pictures of the place do not do it justice, it is so picturesque, clean, and bright, with an amazing view of the lake. The location was perfect for us- very close to Portland but still far away enough to get a real country feel.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

4 Aug 2020

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

Lake Life

The Hosts, rental unit, cleanliness, lake swimming, and especially the sunsets exceeded our expectations! Fantastic get away! You will not be disappointed with your stay here! Thanks, Pete and Jennifer, for being so accommodating and such lovely hosts!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

28 July 2020

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

Great location and hosts

Pete and Jennifer were very accommodating and welcoming. The lake and house location are beautiful and we would love to go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Peter Simonson

Why they chose this property

My parents purchased this property when I was a baby as a Summer home for their growing family. All 7 of us children spent all of our Summers in this property.