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Wooded Highland Lake Waterfront Cabin - Great Beach and Dock

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View down Highland Lake from beach
Lakeside of Cabin with deck on the left and screened porch on the right
View from dock of path to firepit and cabin
View of rear of cabin from parking area
Rear entry into kitchen with ramp and trash/recycling storage on right.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bridgton, ME
  • Highland Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pondicherry Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Long Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wooded Highland Lake Waterfront Cabin - Great Beach and Dock

Relax in our charming 2 bedroom 'Maine Camp' lakefront cottage, which sits on 1 and 1/2 heavily wooded and secluded acres and is only 45 feet from 125 feet of private lakefront. The lakefront and has its own private small sandy beach as well as use of adjacent large sandy beach, which is shared with owners.

Very large private L-shaped dock with boat tie downs suitable for power boat. Use of additional floating swim platform shared with owners. Exclusive use of rowboat, canoe, and two kayaks. Small Sailboat is available and shared with owner. Life jackets, paddles and all watercraft accessories are provided. Sunset view of Mt. Washington from the dock.

Cottage is open plan and has beautiful pine planked interior and vaulted ceilings. Fully equipped kitchen, screened in porch plus open deck. Each bedroom contains a double bed with queen sleeper sofa in the living room. High speed internet with wireless access and cable TV are provided. Comfortable furniture with tables for eating in the cottage, on the screened porch and on the exterior deck.

Linens and towels are provided at no additional cost with laundering provided by the owners. Bath and beach towels are included as are several small blankets for cool nights.

Firewood is provided for the outdoor fire pit. There are also four wood adirondak chairs around the fire pit and a hammock near the water. A full size washer and dryer are also in the cottage. There is electric baseboard heat that is adjustable by room and the cottage is insulated and has thermopane windows. Ceiling fans are in each room as well.

Cottage is walking distance from Bridgton town center, 30 minutes from N. Conway and shopping outlets, and 1 hour from Portland and the Maine coast.

Nearby second cottage also available for rent (list # 357563).

Cancellation Policy: 50% deposit is due 1 week after acceptance, balance due 30 days prior to arrival. Cancellation prior to 90 day before arrival incur a $50.00 fee, cancellations inside of 90 days forfeit deposit, cancellations inside of 30 days forfeit all except the security deposit.

Spring and Fall weekly rental discount is available. Spring and Fall nightly rate is $215.00 per night plus tax and refundable security deposit. The Spring and Fall weekly rate is $1,200.00 (a discount of $250.00 off the weekly Peak Season Summer Rate).

Keywords: sandy, beach, dock, deck, waterfront, private, secluded, wooded, heat, porch, internet, cable, pets are not allowed, boats provided. Outdoor fire pit, hammock. Nearby cottages also available (list # 357563; #1540192)

Property manager

Tom Bush

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Sandy Shallow Beach Suitable for Children
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Events

No events allowed
Any guests must be pre-approved
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking Not Allowed Anywhere On Property
Electronic Checks or Credit Cards are accepted
50% Due at confirmation. Balance due 30 days prior to arrival
$50 cancellation fee(see details in property description), 90 days prior forfeit deposit, 30 days prior all monies forfeited except security deposit

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
Note from host: Any guests must be pre-approved
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bridgton

Located in Bridgton, this cottage is on a lake. Shawnee Peak and Steamboat Landing Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sebago Lake and Holt Pond Preserve. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Bridgton, ME

What's nearby

  • Highland Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rufus Porter Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pondicherry Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gallery 302 - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Long Lake - 8 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪A La Mexicana 2 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fluvial Brewing - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Maine Lobster Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Tannery Pub - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Wooded Highland Lake Waterfront Cabin - Great Beach and Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wooded Highland Lake Waterfront Cabin - Great Beach and Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wooded Highland Lake Waterfront Cabin - Great Beach and Dock?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Wooded Highland Lake Waterfront Cabin - Great Beach and Dock located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Highland Lake and Rufus Porter Museum. Civil War Monument and Pondicherry Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

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

Cute cozy cottage

The cottage was small but we loved what it offered; quiet dead end road, cozy screen porch for early morning coffee and afternoon dessert. Water is crystal clear, easy walk in for swimming with a float to swim out & jump off. Bridgton is a quaint town with delicious ice cream.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Beautiful HIghland Lake Cabin!

We were so HAPPY with this property! The cabin was incredibly clean! Tom and Rita are wonderful hosts. They made sure we had everything we could ever possibly want for the week!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing home!

The house is equipped with everything you could think of! Tom and Rita are wonderful caring people and are there in a flash if anything is needed. The house is immaculate and so are the grounds and boats! We look forward to coming back as soon as we pull out of the driveway! Best quiet relaxing time ever!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

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

Love this place!

My husband and I were very please with this cottage and the host could not have been better. We love Bridgton and hope to stay there again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Loved this cottage. Great week to recharge and just relax together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel M.

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

Favorite Retreat

When we checked in we were greated by a very accommodating host. The host made us feel welcomed and it didn't take us long to feel at home. The cabin was very clean, well stocked with all the amenities and very comfortable. We had a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

trish B.

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

Exactly as described. Excellent host

Exactly as described. Excellent waterfront. A big bonus is having canoe, boat, kayaks and life vests available for use.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

John S., Boston, MA, USA

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

Relaxing on Highland Lake

We had a fantastic time on Highland Lake. The cottage was better than advertised - well-stocked with kitchen tools, clean, with cool breezes off the water every night. We had fun each day ‘arguing’ about which boat to use, and enjoyed the (rapidly cooling) water as much as we could. Bridgton is a great town, and the center is a 10-15 minute walk from the cottage. Several good dinner options and a few ice cream shops were good breaks from working the barbecue. Tom and his family were great hosts - friendly and available for questions. For a small family (we visited with our 10-year old daughter), this was the perfect getaway to end this very strange summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Lovely, relaxing spot close to all amenities

We had a fabulous time on Highland Lake this summer! Our 7 year old loved all the swimming and fishing and we just relaxed all week long with some paddling, reading, and lounging in the sun. Lovely property, very well cared for, with super friendly owners who were always available if we needed anything. Wish we could've spent more time in the cute little town of Bridgton but... COVID. Great takeout options available and we did catch a drive in movie about 5 minutes away which was great fun. Just all around perfect family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Perfect lake cottage

We truly enjoyed our week at Tom and Rita's cottage. The place was well cared for, clean, and had everything we needed for a fun week on the lake. We took advantage of everything we could--the kayaks, canoe, swimming off the docks, fishing, and using the fire pit. It was all fantastic. The location is perfect. The owners are excellent property managers. They provide thorough and timely communication on policies and instructions. We were travelling amidst COVID restrictions, and they continuously kept us updated. While we were at the cottage they were always available for questions. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Georgeous propery and view

From 1st contact to departure Tom made the process smoooth and easy. The view from this property is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katherine V., Providence, RI

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

Perfectly maintained lakeside cabin

This cabin has everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. The owners could not have been any more welcoming or helpful. The water was lovely. A perfect stay. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Fantastic Place

The property was everything we expected and more. So clean and user friendly. We loved everything about it. The waterfront was equipped with seating, and many boats. Definitely would recommend this to anyone who wants a quiet getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lindamarie J., Medanales, New Mexico

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

Great time and a fun place to enjoy life on the lake.

Super excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H., Rhode Island

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

Surpassed High Expectations

This property, along with it’s owners, surpassed all expectations. Upon arrival, the lights were on, cottage opened, fresh flowers on the table and light music playing; an incredible welcome to my time away. The Cottage is nestled along the beautiful shores of a lake under beautiful pines trees with beautiful views of the lake. The dock alone with built-in seating to watch the sunsets over the lake and Mountain made for an enchanting stay. This cottage is appointed with great care. From beautiful knotty pine vaulted ceilings throughout, high quality mattresses, linens and towels for your comfort to quality furniture for relaxation. The kitchen was incredibly well appointed and stocked with any kind of cookware and prep-ware one would need. You really can’t get much closer to the water with kayaks, a canoe, a rowboat, and sailboat at my disposal. In all honesty, this is the cleanest property I’ve stayed in. Top to bottom spotless, which really makes for a pleasant stay. I woke to Loons calling, read a book to relax on the dock and enjoyed the quiet and serene surroundings. I stayed here with my Mother for a getaway. She is mobile but uses a rollator walker. She was able to maneuver quite well throughout the property. I have rented many properties on over 15 lakes in Maine for the last 20 years; this property is top on the list. Last but certainly not least, Tom and his wife were beyond professional and welcoming with hospitality that is most often lacking these days. I barely needed anything but they were incredibly accommodating when I did. We’ll definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Restful Week in Bridgton

This is a fantastic property, for a couple especially. There is plenty of room in a very clean and well furnished cabin with direct access to Highland Lake. The property owner lives next door which is a real help if questions arise but we were left alone to enjoy our peaceful week otherwise. You are provided with several boating options, we used the kayaks three times. It saves money and time that the kayaks are provided right outside our cabin. We certainly enjoyed the deck for meals and reading time and the dock is sizable with a few seats provided. Beautiful sunsets and loon sightings. It is a short drive to some really nice restaurants and 'downtown' shopping.

10/10 Excellent

Lenore M., Milford, CT

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

A Little Slice of Heaven On Highland Lake!

We can't give enough praise to the owners of this little gem of a cabin, nestled under the trees on Highland Lake. The accommodations were lovely, right down to the vase of fresh flowers and music playing upon arrival! Everything was fresh and clean. This cozy little cabin's kitchen was fully equipped, had we needed it, but we ordered lobster out every single day! A true Maine experience for us. It was a great get away reunion for two college buddies. Being on the south side of the lake provided sun on the big dock all morning until lunch. We even figured out a way to get afternoon sun by bringing our chairs out to the float in the rowboat, which we thought to be vary creative, as did Tom ;) We so enjoyed the BREATHTAKING sunsets while sitting in the Adirondack chairs on the dock. The cabin was very handicap friendly, which I truly appreciated, since I'm still recovering from a serious car accident and surgery. My one and only suggestion for improvement would be to add a grab bar and light to the stand up shower if possible. Yet this will not stop us from returning again next year, (and hopefully many more), as we truly loved everything about the place! A little slice of heaven on Highland Lake! Thank you for everything Tom and Rita! Lenore and Cary
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sonja K.

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

Tom was an awesome neighbor and owner! The lake was pristine and gorgeous. We had a great time

Awesome, easy. Very responsive owner, clean and fully stocked
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Barkhamsted, CT

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

Kitchen utensil heaven

Most well equipped kitchen of any rental EVE!R Lavish towels and immaculate. Lovely owners. We’ll be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

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

Hidden Gem!

This cottage was perfect for us! Secluded but yet close to town. The most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen from the dock! When we arrived at the cottage Tom was there to greet us and show us around. We have stayed at a different cottage over the past ten years...and the is the cleanest cottage we ever stayed in....and I mean spotless! We felt right at home immediately. There was NOTHING missing for our stay. Tom and Rita thought of everything. Thank you both for sharing this hidden gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Been coming here each summer for years. Owners make improvements every year. Hope to continue enjoyi

Great place, friendly owners available if needed. Extremely clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonice H.

Adorable little cottage

Adorable little cottage. Everything seemed to be very well thought out and well stocked for cooking. The view is incredible in time was very nice and kind. If we ever get that way again we will be sure to stay there. I would highly recommend this Cabin, especially if you want a little romance!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Wonderful stay

A quiet peaceful stay. We were so very comfortable we didn't want to get out of bed but when we did we get up starter day have coffee out on the porch overlooking the lake. Very quiet cozy. We're talking about next year going back and probably every year to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfection! A slice of heaven!

The cottage is perfect in every way... location, size, and cleanliness! The beds are comfortable and the house inside and out has absolutely everything you could possibly think of, from the fire pit, wood, boats, kitchen pots, pans, and utensils!!! Absolutely everything you can think of is there! Not to mention the owners, Tom & Rita, they are wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sonja C.

perfect, quaint cabin on the lake

This place is exactly what we were looking for. This is a perfect Maine camp, it is clean, rustic and right on the lake with access to a canoe and kayaks. We could not have been more happy with our stay here and wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Tom Bush

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Owners live in adjacent cottage year round after using the combined properties as summer lake homes while raising our children. We have actively enjoyed both summer and winter activites for many years. As 'water people' we have enjoyed the property for sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing and swimming.

Why they chose this property

Fell in love with the Lakes Region in 1983 while vacationing in the area. Have summered or lived here since that first visit.

What makes this property unique

Quiet and relaxing atmosphere with privacy where we can enjoy the water and be able to be in the sun or in the shade while at the waters edge.

This is a seasonal rental property that is rented only on a weekly basis from Saturday to Saturday. 2023 weekly rates are $1,750.00 or $250.00 per night plus a $200.00 refundable security deposit and 9% Maine state tax. There are no cleaning fees or other charges.

Languages:

English