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Relax and Reconnect: Pet Friendly Lakefront Getaway Awaits in Shapleigh, Maine.

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Fall colors from the dock
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8118.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Shapleigh, ME
  • Square Pond
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Treasure Island
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Mousam Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax and Reconnect: Pet Friendly Lakefront Getaway Awaits in Shapleigh, Maine.

Experience the serene beauty of Granny Kent Pond with a stay at our cozy Granny Kent Cottage. This charming rental boasts an open kitchen and living room, perfect for spending time with family or friends while enjoying stunning views of the 52-acre pond. Relax on the comfortable sofas and watch your favorite shows on the 50" Smart TV with access to popular apps like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube (no cable).

We provide bed linens, towels, and a fully equipped kitchen featuring a coffee maker, blender, toaster, crockpot, grill, dishes, and utensils. Stay connected with our free WiFi and enjoy the convenience of a washer/dryer on-site.

The first floor bedroom has a queen-size bed. The main bath is on the 1st floor, while the main bathroom is on the smaller side, it's fully functional. Upstairs, you'll find two more bedrooms with a queen bed in one and a twin bunk bed and queen-size bed in the other.

Head down to the finished basement to play a game of ping pong or grab a drink from the second fridge/freezer. The half bath is easily accessible from the backyard and pond.

Grill your dinner on the provided propane grill (starter propane included; refill station nearby) and gather around the fire pit for an unforgettable evening under the stars. 50 feet of private water frontage. Guests have full access to the property, the water. Available for use are 3 Kayaks, 1 stand up paddleboard, varies floaties, a row boat and a peddle boat.

Great central location for hiking in the white mountains or a quick trip north to Portland or south to Portsmouth. 1 hour to North Conway, Mount Cranmore Ski Resort and Gunstock Mountain Resort.

Property manager

Heidi Mahoney & Marc Dupuis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets off the furniture, wet dogs out of house
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO Fireworks Windows shut and locked before check out

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shapleigh

Located in Shapleigh, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Woodland Valley Disc Golf and BackCountry Excursions, LLC - Day Tours are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waterboro Barrens Preserve and Poulin Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Shapleigh, ME

What's nearby

  • Square Pond - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Treasure Island - 17 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Stratham Hill Farm Park - 20 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Mousam Lake - 21 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Acton Fairgrounds - 22 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shapleigh Corner Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Thurston and Peters Sugarhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peppermill Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lil Farm Bakery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax and Reconnect: Pet Friendly Lakefront Getaway Awaits in Shapleigh, Maine. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Relax and Reconnect: Pet Friendly Lakefront Getaway Awaits in Shapleigh, Maine. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax and Reconnect: Pet Friendly Lakefront Getaway Awaits in Shapleigh, Maine. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax and Reconnect: Pet Friendly Lakefront Getaway Awaits in Shapleigh, Maine. located?

This family-friendly Shapleigh holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Newfield Wildlife Management Area, Waterboro Barrens Preserve and Newfield Library. Newfield Public Beach and Shapleigh Fields are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

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

Out of town wedding

This cottage is right on the water! So beautiful waking up to the serene beauty of Granny Kent Pond! How is well equipped with everything you need. Bathroom is small but manageable. Beds were comfortable. Didn’t find much to locally but we were there for a wedding. We went out on the peddle boat and enjoyed a fire in the fire pit. Might want to keep some wood covered so it stays dry. It rained the day we came. Highly recommend this cottage. Owners very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Perfect Getaway

We spent a few days at this lake home to relax and celebrate my birthday. We had a wonderful time and we were so happy to be able to bring my dog along with us. The house is clean and very well equipped. The beds are super comfortable. The yard has all the comforts of home and more. The neighbors are close by but they are very nice and pleasant to chat with. I'd love to see the hammock restrung, but other than that everything was perfect. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ellen G.

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

Nice place!

The place was clean, nice, cute. Even a little welcome gift was waiting for us. The bathroom is very tiny but worked well. It’s too bad one can’t access the lower bathroom from the outside. It would have helped as my brother has bad knees. But, if that’s all I can say about improvement possibilities that’s pretty darn good!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darold B.

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

Pleasant lake

Enjoyable place to spend a week
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

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

A little slice of heaven

Our stay at this lakehouse was an extremely relaxing week. The location is very quiet and peaceful. It is perfect if fishing, rafting, paddle boarding, kayaking, or swimming is your preference. We can't wait to come back next yearThekitchpans
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great Week

Everything is exactly as depicted in the listing. Wonderful location and strong communication throughout the process. We loved our time and had a fantastic week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Fishing Vacation

4 friends on a fishing trip. Great house and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Very nice place

We had great time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

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

Great vacation sopt

Had a great time here. Location is great also stocked with anything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

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

Enjoyable Thanksgiving Family Gathering

Our stay over Thanksgiving included family members from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The large fully stocked kitchen worked out very well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Autumn Trip

The setting was beautiful and very peaceful. The loons were daily visitors and we loved watching the fog burn off each morning. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Beautiful - even in the rain!

This house sits on a beautiful lake with gorgeous views from the living room and upstairs. Even though it was raining all day Saturday of our weekend away, we enjoyed our stay and took advantage of the kitchen and comfy couch. It was great to bring our dog, too - he had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constantine P.

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

A Cozy Getaway

My friends and I went to this beautiful getaway for our friends wedding. It was a great location, easy to drive to, and so many amenities available for you. Our only complaint was that we felt the house could have used a cleaning and a change of sheets the day before to ensure its cleanliness. We had some sheets that appeared stained and dusty with, perhaps, pet dander. Additionally, thw floors were very dusty/dirty. Our socks were covered. Beautiful, welcoming, comfortable, but dusty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loreen M.

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

Another great stay!

The house is so comfortable and clean! Kitchen supplies have been updated since last year. It has everything you need to feel at home. One thing you can never control is the weather and we were not able to have too much outdoor time. We’re hoping for more sun next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin by lake

We really enjoyed our stay. The location right on the lake was amazing. The host provided kayaks, floaties, and a paddleboard. The interior was pretty cozy. The view from the 1st floor was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

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

Great relaxing weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our Labor Day Weekend at this property. It had plenty of room for the five of us, was well appointed and the location on the pond was awesome! As someone who doesn't like heat & humidity, I was concerned with the lack of air conditioning. But, the combination of a breeze coming off the water and through the windows, along with the celling fans and cool nights made the house comfortable. We enjoyed using the kayaks and float tubes, as well fishing off of the dock. The fire pit made for enjoyable nights by the water. Heidi was a wonderful host and gave us good recommendations for birthday dinner reservations (Krista's in Cornish).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marielena D.

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

Beautiful week on the Lake

Beautiful spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth W., Ormond Beach, FL

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

Perfect place

My adult children and I all came to gather at this wonderful place for a 2nd time and we couldn’t be more pleased. We traveled from 5 different states and were able to enjoy the water, kayaks, paddle board, fires every night, visits with friends, time together and time for rest and reading. So good to meet you, Heidi. We appreciate all you do!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bill S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint & Comfortable Stay

The location, neighborhood, and pond were beautiful. We enjoyed all of the water activities like fishing, paddleboarding, swimming, etc.and appreciated the rowboat. The house was not as clean as we would have liked. The amount of dust and cobwebs in most rooms was excessive. Not sure if it was an oversight by the cleaners but vacuuming corners, baseboards and curtains is greatly needed! The kitchen could use a little updating by providing a few more pots and pans that guests could use. The one and only large pot was so badly burnt, we couldn't use it. The food items in the cabinets expired years ago and probably should have been discarded some time ago. Overall, a comfortable stay and we did enjoy our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Family Vacation

This is a wonderful property. It’s accurately described in the listing and exceeded our expectations. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Granny Kent - A Family Tradition

My family lived in Shapleigh for some years. Since moving away, I return often to visit those who are still in the area. I've stayed at Granny Kent off and on since 1993. The pond has remained stable, clean, and family friendly. This particular property is ideally set on a small piece of sandy bottomed beach with a shallow entry point. The toys provided (boats, floats, etc.) were all usable and suited to several levels of expertise. The property owner was friendly and welcoming. There were several rainy days, but we had fun and would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Happiness all around

The property was amazing.... the house was a great size to accommodate our family ... views are incredible. The outside space iz where we spent a our time.. It did not disappoint, yard space to play, so many choices in boats and floats( we used them all). We also enjoyed fishing off the dock and from boats catching so many fish including 2.6 lb Bass! The hosts were very responsive as well. We've spent the past few years fostering with virtually no vacations.. this place was a perfect reprieve and gave us much needed fun and relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

best 23rd bday!

We had such a fabulous time at this rental. Highly suggest. Must come back some time. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria N.

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

Perfect getaway

Perfect getaway for the long weekend! The cottage met our expectations and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. All the boats available were an added plus. Looking forward to our next visit
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Fantastic get away

I rented the house with a group of moms for a weekend. The house was perfect. It was very clean and organized. It had everything we needed. The open kitchen/living room area gave us enough room to congregate inside. We didn’t even turn on the TV because we spent our days outside in the beautiful weather. The gas grill and fire pit were great. Heidi was very responsive with messages. We plan to rent it again next year. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Heidi Mahoney & Marc Dupuis

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We grew up in Southern Maine and enjoy everything this great State has to offer, from Hiking, biking, swimming, surfing, kayaking and running we try to do it all. We spend as much time outside in nature as we can. We love to travel and explore but there is nothing like coming home to Maine.

Why they chose this property

Because we've lived in Maine our whole lives we knew we wanted to buy a lakeside property so that we could share a little piece of our lives with others. We take pride in offering an experience to our guests that they will talk about for years to come.

Languages:

English

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