Secluded Lakefront Cottage on 5 acres. Very private, family friendly.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Lake view

Explore the area

Bremen, ME

Biscay Pond
1 min walk
Penobscot Marine Museum
11 min drive
Damariscotta Farmer's Market
16 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
32 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Enjoy a peaceful vacation on beautiful Biscay Pond. This lakefront cottage is situated on an ecologically diverse 5 acre lot with 625 feet of private waterfront. A large secluded backyard has plenty of room for Frisbee, badminton, a game of soccer or sunbathing and a quiet barbecue. The front yard slopes gently down to the water’s edge. It’s perfect for children of all ages.

Roomy master bedroom with Queen size bed, two smaller bedrooms one with two twin beds and one with a queen. Linens are provided. The kitchen is equipped with dishes and utensils. Large dining room table makes for a festive atmosphere.

Walk to the beaver lodge and beaver dam on the northern boundary of the property. A canoe is equipped and waiting on the shore for a daytime cruise or a moonlight paddle under the stars. Three small coves on the private waterfront provide fishing opportunities as well as swimming.

Quiet country road is perfect for biking, jogging or long relaxing walks at the end the day.

Property manager

Jaja Martin

Languages

English, French, Norwegian

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Parking available

Lake view

Barbecue grill

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Kitchen

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Plenty of room for land and water sports.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bremen

Located in Bremen, this cottage is on a lake. Penobscot Marine Museum and Frances Perkins Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Monkey C Monkey Do and Dolphin Mini Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bremen, ME

What's nearby

Biscay Pond - 1 min walk
Damariscotta Farmer's Market - 16 min drive
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 28 min drive
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 35 min drive
Boothbay Harbor Marina - 35 min drive

Getting around

Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Newcastle Publick House - ‬15 min drive
‪Round Top Ice Cream Stand - ‬13 min drive
‪Reunion Station - ‬16 min drive
‪The Penalty Box - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Lakefront Cottage on 5 acres. Very private, family friendly. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Lakefront Cottage on 5 acres. Very private, family friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Lakefront Cottage on 5 acres. Very private, family friendly.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Lakefront Cottage on 5 acres. Very private, family friendly. located?

This family-friendly Bremen cottage is located on a lake, steps from Biscay Pond and within 6 mi (10 km) of Penobscot Marine Museum and Damariscotta Farmer's Market. Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site and Frances Perkins Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

TIna R.

9 July 2024

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

Wonderful getaway!

Jaja's house was better than expected! The two larger bedrooms have the best views of the lake and waking up to it every morning was unreal! The house has everything you could need for your stay and it is located near many fun, local things to do.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

1 July 2024

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

Comfy, secluded, and peaceful

We loved our week at Jaja's cozy lake house. It feels like a cabin but it's got all the amenities you'll need (the actual house is brighter and more spacious than it appears in the photos). Biscay Pond is perfect for paddling, fishing, swimming, and stargazing. Supermarket, Damariscotta, and the coast are all easy drives away.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle D.

8 July 2023

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

Biscay Pond

Fantastic property. Very private surrounded by nature. It was a beautiful place to spend a week. Hosts are awesome. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

4 July 2023

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

A Lovely Home

We traveled to this cabin as an extended family. Our daughter, son and law, and two grand daughters joined my husband and myself for one week at JaJa and David’s cabin. The weather for the week was in and out, giving us two sunny days and the rest rainy. But we found good things to do and had great fun together. One thing to be noted is that this home is not really handicapped friendly. There is a wooded path that leads down to the water, which is well prepared for walking but hard for a person that is unsteady on their feet.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 June 2023

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

Maine vacay

Great few days in maine

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

18 Sept 2022

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

Peaceful vacation home

Good communication with Jaja and helpful info from Dave upon our arrival. An amazing post and beam home that was comfortable and cozy. Away from the “crowd” but only a short drive to the restaurants and shops in Damariscotta. Pemiquid Point was nearby and breakfast at the Seagull, overlooking the ocean, was great. The house was clean and had everything needed for our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

15 Sept 2022

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

Peace & Quiet

This property was amazing. Close to any attractions, private lot with woods and water. Great hosts Jaja and Dave.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brindy B., Alto, MI, USA

11 July 2022

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Great Vacation Find

We had a wonderful time at Jaja and Dave’s home near Damariscotta. Beautiful home, pond and location. No one was ready to leave after our visit and we sure hope to come back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 July 2022

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

Amazing retreat

This is our third year renting this property. We absolutely love it. The hosts are so welcoming and helpful. The property is very clean and quiet. Lots of nature to see. Very centrally located allowing for fun day trips (although we never want to leave the property!).

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 June 2022

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

Perfect Maine Getaway Cottage

We had a fabulous time at Jaja and Dave’s Lakefront cottage. Jaja is the best VRBO Host I have ever had. She went above and beyond and helped me out tremendously with my stay at her place. She was very prompt and responsive to all of my messages prior to booking and once I arrived. The property is amazing and I loved all of the wildlife on the Preserve. We saw porcupines, a fox and turtles laying eggs. I am a birder and I loved birding on her property and saw over 30 species. The Song sparrows, Common Yellow-throats and Red-eyed Vireos sang every time I went out the door. I loved hearing the Common Loons in the evening and seeing them in their breeding plumage was spectacular - we even saw them when we took out the canoe available with the property on Biscay Pond. The new deck and staircase crafted by Dave were spectacular and my husband admired his woodworking skills. The house was well-stocked with everything we needed and it was close enough to Damarascotta to go grocery shopping and get basic needs at Reny’s. Jaja also recommended Muscongus Lobster Pound and the Lobster Coop in Round Pound and both were excellent for bringing cooked lobster dinners home to eat – Jaja has the lobster crackers you need to crack and eat the whole lobsters. This is a perfect location for a relaxing Maine getaway.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

23 Sept 2021

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

Perfect!

Loved it. We’ll be back :)

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverly I.

23 Sept 2021

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

Absolutely no surprises. The property was exactly as described. All in perfect order upon arrival.

The cottage location is lovely and quiet. The cottage itself is light filled and charming. The hosts stopped by our first nite to welcome us and answer any questions we had. They also offered some great suggestions about the area. Our weeks stay could t have been easier or more comfortable..

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Sept 2021

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

Lovely Waterfront Environment

The 5 acre location of this cottage was outstanding with water views through the trees and a spacious interior. Water access is good and use of a canoe allows for lazy paddling on Biscay Pond. The peace and quiet on the property makes you want to stay put and not bother with anything beyond. But we did find time to venture out to some of our favorite midcoast locations.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

24 Aug 2021

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

Lovely !

a wonderful place! Wonderful hosts!!

Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elise S.

17 July 2021

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Zero complaints. Beyond expectations.

This property was exactly what myself, husband, and two daughters needed. A short sweet walk down a beautiful path to the water where we fished, swam and canoed all day! The house was VERY clean (I’m a bit of a clean freak so I brought some of my own cleaning product in case because you never know…it needed nothing before unpacking and making ourselves at home)! The linens were fresh, the counter tops and floors were spotless, it was like coming home. The owner was super nice as she met us on the property and gave us a quick welcome, lots of suggestions of things to do and left her number in case we needed her. Zero complaints. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 July 2021

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

Amazing getaway

This was our second time at the lake house. Jaja is always such a gracious, welcoming host. The cottage was very clean and spacious. We love the privacy this property offers. The lake is perfect for swimming, fishing, and overall relaxing! So much to do nearby on rainy days.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

23 June 2021

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Honeymoon

We just loved our stay at Jaja and Dave’s property. We had a very stressful time planning our wedding, so all we wanted to do was relax, this was the best place for just that. The pictures do not do it justice. I miss it already and can’t wait I to come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric P., Brooklyn

9 June 2021

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Wonderful Cottage and Location

The cottage was clean with plenty of space for me and my family to relax and play inside and out. Our kids especially liked swimming and canoeing down at the lake. The hosts were very responsive the couple of times we had questions during our 6-night stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

30 Sept 2020

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Honeymoon

Couldn’t of asked for more

10/10 Excellent

Ban D.

23 Sept 2020

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place of relaxation

Had a great time throughout the stay. It was calm, quite and enjoyed the lake . mostly meditation and relaxing near the lake front was the most appealing retreat. I really fell in love with the place and even wanted to buy the place. Owner Jaja's family story was inspirational and she made our stay very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Jessykara G., Taunton, MA

20 Sept 2020

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Hope to be back next summer

Enjoyed our time there and hope to be back! Peaceful and quiet but close enough to the grocery store and "civilization" that we could run out and pick up what we needed. Playground about 20 minutes away was a favorite of our 3 year old.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H., Kittery, Maine

7 Sept 2020

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Peaceful Piece of the World

My husband and I stayed here for a week. We enjoyed R&R at the house, Including sitting on the dock watching the loons and sipping coffee in the morning watching the birds. We also found a lot to do including a trip to Monhegan Island, visiting Owls Head Museum, antiquing, canoeing, eating fresh seafood at Muscongus, Round Pond ice cream, and exploring nearby towns. The location was great for proximity to things to do and for the beauty of the lake.

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

31 Aug 2020

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

A haven for anyone - including families with young children!

This property comfortably fit our family of 6. First, I want to say that this place is fantastic for anyone of any age. The private lake access with canoe was peaceful and good for swimming, canoeing, relaxing, sitting by and hanging out. The cabin is comfortable with all you need for a vacation. Plenty of space indoors and outdoors to relax, socialize, eat... The property is quiet with berry bushes to pick from, a beaver dam and turtle nests to see, birds and night stars. Nearby drives include other nature spots and delicious restaurants, ice cream, groceries, craft stores, cute downtown areas, etc. If you are a family with kids, any age, you will love it. But I know that families with small kids have particular criteria for making a comfortable vacation. We have 4 kids ages 8 and under. These are the marks that this property met: Enough room to comfortably sleep everyone, with choice for baby to sleep in a pack-n-play either in a room with a sibling or room with parents (you can choose!); enough room inside for kids to play happily; plenty of space outdoors for play, and secluded enough to say "Go out and play" without having to be with them all the time (of course, give good rules to not go near the water unattended or down the winding driveway to the road); wonderful lake with enough space for wading, but do bring floaties because it does get deeper after some wading; awesome canoe - we rowed to a small island where we got off and swam around, we rowed through a canal connecting to another pond...; kitchen and dining area (and nearby grocery store) made it possible to have all our meals at home, and nearby restaurants gave good options for take out and dining in); owner Jaja was so kind to meet us and show us good spots for entry for kids by the lake and was available for questions. Very responsive and has first hand experience hanging out and traveling with her own kids -- her property reflects the priority of giving guests the experience of a home away from home in a quiet/secluded--yet not far off the beaten path--area of Maine. Definitely worth a return visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Aug 2020

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

Wonderful Getaway

Issi Ossi was even better than advertised. Beautiful, private location that is perfect for families. The cottage was very clean, bright, and comfortable. Jaja was so welcoming and provided lots of great tips for things to do in the area. We have a 13 year old and a 5 year old and they were both so happy here. We rarely felt the need to leave the property! Fishing was great (there is a canoe provided), and swimming is also lovely on this quiet, picturesque pond. Everything we needed for a relaxing week on the water!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

John B.

19 Aug 2020

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great stay

enjoyed the lake and house. jaja was very approachable and always there for anything we needed

About the host

Hosted by Jaja Martin

Dave and Jaja sailed into Midcoast Maine after a 15 year circumnavigation on a small sailboat. 'The picturesque coastline, sense of community and numerous attractions of the area were so compelling that we stayed!'

Why they chose this property

After living in various ports throughout the world, we fell in love with the Midcoast Area. When we found this unique parcel of lakefront property we felt that we owned a small piece of paradise.

What makes this property unique

Hidden from the road down a winding grassy driveway, this cottage affords the privacy we've always enjoyed. The waterfront includes a small peninsula where loons shelter and beaver swim past on the way to their lodge. We enjoy barbecuing on a warm summer evening, going for a swim, and relaxing as the sun sets.