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Lake Front House ~ Fire pit ~ Canoes/Kayaks ~ Large Deck ~Grill - Secluded Beach

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Sunrise on the lake
View from the back deck of the private beach and lake
View of house from the lake
View of fire pit and house from the beach
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Madison, ME
  • Inland Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Skowhegan State Fairgrounds
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Colby College
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Front House ~ Fire pit ~ Canoes/Kayaks ~ Large Deck ~Grill - Secluded Beach

NON SMOKING-Beautiful lake front property that has been in our family for 4 generations. The house has a large great room with a TV and a picture window over looking the lake. 3 bedrooms and a kitchen that is fully stocked. Large deck for grilling and enjoying the views. Fire pit down by the lake. 2 Canoes and 3 kayaks (1 is a double) for exploring the lake. Perfect slow grade slope at the beach edge for small children. Perfect home for a family vacation, reunion or fun with friends. We are 2 minutes to the golf course, public boat launch and the famous Lakewood theater. Even thou your time at the camp is secluded and peaceful, you are only 5-10 min drive from Dunkin dounuts, Walmart and Hanna-fords. Many great towns, hikes and lakes to visit. We are about 2 hrs from Bar Harbor so a great day trip option. Make sure to check out The Bankery Bakery in the town of Skowhegan for fresh pastries!! We hope you chose us for your next vacation for you are sure to enjoy your time!!NO EVENTS OR PARTIES! Pets require an additional $100.00 per stay per dog and you must let me know about any animals

Property manager

Beth
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Renters are responsible to pick up after their pet
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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 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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Madison

Located in Madison, this holiday home is on a lake. Kennebec River and Embden Pond reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Skowhegan State Fairgrounds and First Congregational Church. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Madison, ME

What's nearby

  • Inland Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Skowhegan State Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Embden Pond - 24 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Colby College - 39 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Sugarloaf Ski Resort - 70 min drive - 73.3 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ken's Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Front House ~ Fire pit ~ Canoes/Kayaks ~ Large Deck ~Grill - Secluded Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake Front House ~ Fire pit ~ Canoes/Kayaks ~ Large Deck ~Grill - Secluded Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Front House ~ Fire pit ~ Canoes/Kayaks ~ Large Deck ~Grill - Secluded Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Front House ~ Fire pit ~ Canoes/Kayaks ~ Large Deck ~Grill - Secluded Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Inland Hospital and within 6 miles (10 km) of Skowhegan State Fairgrounds and Margaret Chase Smith Library. Kennebec River and Community Spay and Neutor Mobile Clinic are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harrison C.

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

Madison lakeside

There for project in the area .. accommodations were all as advertised .. old school camp feel with all the modern amenities .. well appointed with a local flair .. would recommend to all …
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Lake house

As advertised. Comfortable lake side house. Interesting, homey interior. Everyone felt at ease right away. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Great Get AWAY - THANK YOU!

This vacation was super wonderful. Enjoyed the perfect Maine cottage with my growing adult families. The beach was perfect for my 2 yr. old granddaughter, the private yard was great for our dogs, and the house layout for wonderful for sleeping and gathering. We rented a poontoon and had a great time navigating the lake, which is so clean, warm, & peaceful. We felt like it was all ours, not croweded and very enjoyable. My son and I went kayaking too. The house had everything we could have wanted, so well stocked compared to other rentals. The fact that this home had so many options to sunbathe, gather on the deck, go to the sandy beach, play catch with the dogs in the yard, explore the lake, gather in the family room and relax in the dining area made our stay so enjoyable. Loved listening to the Loons.... We ventured out to the Skowhegan Fair and found Donna's Ice Cream as well as had lobsters from "High Tide, Low Tide" and went to the "Maine Grain", and "Lakewood Inn" for dinner. My family really enjoyed this home. It was a great week of relaxing and being together. Thank you Beth....we will certainly return again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Beautiful Lake

We had a wonderful stay at this lake house. The beach and lake on their property is clean and perfect for kids. We were worried our busy scheduled kids would be bored. In the end, we had more than enough to do with the yard games we brought, boats, swimming, games, eating. We were lucky to be there when the Skowhegan State Fair was going on. The kids had a blast! The owner was responsive. House was clean and fully stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine D.

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

Huge sandy beach with shallow swimming area

The house was big and spread out with lots of common space. We didn't feel like we were on top of each other. Had everything we could have needed. The yard and the beach are the best part for us. We spent all day out in the water. Calm enough for paddle boards. Great place! Would be perfect for children
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

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

Great Stay!

Beautiful home right on a lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

terrific

This by far the best plce we have rented. We will continue to rent this each summer .
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

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

Always Special!

Another great visit! Beautiful weather this year and very enjoyable stay. Visit number six planned for 2025!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JOAN S.

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

Going to Camp

We have been on this lake 40 years!! Beth is a wonderful host and made our stay great!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Guys weekend

Had a guys weekend here with a group of 11 in our late 20’s. The location is awesome; secluded, scenic, and relaxing. Yard, water access, and the fire pit really made the weekend. House was great as well. Good kitchen, bathrooms, and comfortable sleeping arrangements for the whole group. Host was accommodating and communication was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

RaeAnne H.

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

Perfect Getaway

My partner and I had such a lovely time at this home. The house interior is beautiful and spacious. The couch is so comfy! The views were amazing. It rained the whole weekend, and we weren't even bothered as the home itself was so nice to spend time in. I highly recommend sipping coffee and looking out over the lake to get those relaxing vacation vibes started. The kitchen was the most well stocked one I've experienced, it had everything we needed to cook. Host was quickly responsive, and their departure instructions were simple to follow, and completely reasonable. 100 percent would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley M.

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

Weekend getaway

Property was as listed and we had no issues. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lake vacation

The house was very nice, well spread out. The lake though, absolutely gorgeous! The water was so clean, we heard the loons, and saw bald eagles. The town was not far away so if needed to run to store it was great. Great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

paula d.

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

stay

I loved working with Beth. She was understanding and a great communicator. I had to make a couple of adjustments and she was so helpful. I would certainly stay again. Wonderful time!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

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

A vacation in Paradise!

Everything was just wonderful. The premises have everything (I mean EVERYTHING!) a family would need for this magical place. We and our grandchildren and two daughters had the best time. My one granddaughter (5 years old) woke up Monday morning and told her mother “we have to come back here again mommy. We had so much fun.” The place is extremely comfortable as there is plenty of air conditioning for each room for those warm evenings. Games for the children, the fire pit with sticks provided for s’mores. The gas grill for rib eye steaks, oh my!A ride in a canoe! Giffords ice cream, along with miniature golf. My daughters went there when they were young girls too. What fun was had. Memories were made that will never be forgotten. We will most definitely return in the future. Hopefully for longer next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Summer C.

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

Chaplin-Boyd Vacation 2023

This was one of the most relaxing properties I've ever had the pleasure of staying. Very rustic. Great location. The hosts were very responsive to any needs and questions. I would definitely recommend a floating device for the lake. We had one that fit 6 and it was so fun to float on the lake all day. We fished and kayaked. The boathouse had remnants of wild life so it could have been cleaned out a little better and the hammock was really dirty but otherwise I highly recommend staying here if you want to relax with a beautiful view all day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

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

Another Enjoyable Stay

This was our fourth stay at this lake house. We enjoy it every year no matter what the weather throws at us. We appreciate that there have been many upgrades over the years. We also appreciate how responsive the owners are if a concern arises. It now is part of our family history so it holds a special place in our hearts. Thank you Michelle and Beth
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

JOAN S.

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

Fun at the Lake house

Enjoyed our stay very much!! Wonderful hosts; completely reachable and pro active to all our needs.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Great

It is a beautiful lake setting with a great beach area. My kids and grandkids swam and Kayaked everyday the weather permitted. Water is not deep for a long way out, so no worries about the smaller kids getting in over their head. A couple of the kids did a lot of fishing and great success with sunfish, yellow perch and really nice bass. Cabin is spacious and great deck.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren T.

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

Good house, needs more maintenance during the season

The house itself is beautiful, great location, and perfect for a larger group of adults and children. My family stayed here for my brother's wedding, and we recognize that we were staying in the house at the end of the season. But it's clear that the property isn't necessarily examined closely and maintained during the season. Maggots were crawling out of the woodstove, likely due to some animal in the chimney. We completely ran out of propane for the hot water heaters. And we found a heavy wooden door, which was not screwed in with proper screws to support its weight, had gone through a lot of use and was loose on its hinges, and it ended up falling on my mom's foot during our stay. The owners were quick to respond to these issues when we brought them up, but it would be nice if the owners checked in on maintaining the house during the season so those staying in the fall don't have to deal with these issues. Overall though, we enjoyed the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Melony H.

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

Cabin smell

This is the second time we’ve stayed at this property. It is a beautiful place, very large to accommodate many people and has a lovely beach. The general cleanliness of the cabin was great. They had made a lot of improvements since the last time we were there including many in the kitchen. They have everything you could possibly need for having a great vacation. However in the bedroom off the kitchen there was a strong smell of mildew because of a roof leak. There were also many many spiders in the cabin and one of us got spider bites in the night. I let the property owner know about those two issues and I know they are working hard to remedy them. They are very responsive. However, for those of us who stayed in that bedroom our clothing and even our suitcases still smelled like mildew when we got home. I wouldn’t recommend sleeping in that bedroom until the problem is solved as I don’t think it’s healthy. If you are sensitive to mold and mildew I would check with the property owner prior to renting. Also, even though there is Wi-Fi at the cabin most of the time we could not get Internet service and certainly not of any speed/bandwidth. Otherwise, this is a fantastic place to stay and we will certainly return once the above mentioned issues are taken care of. Super peaceful almost at the end of the road, you can hear the loons calling from the lake. Kayaks and canoes are amazing. Great fire pit. Fully stocked kitchen. Tons and tons of seating and tables to eat. The screen porch and deck are amazing. Really nice mattresses and bedding. Tons of big fluffy towels. Really a great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peg H.

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

Great for families with little kiddos

We spent a week at this charming lakefront cottage in Madison and it was especially suited for our 3-generation family (including 5 grandkids under 3). Inside, there was plenty of room to spread out to play, talk or watch a movie. With some of the babies up frequently at night, it was nice to have the two separate bedroom wings. The very large deck overlooking the lawn and beachfront was fabulous for relaxing, cooking and eating together. The toddlers loved the sandy beach and we adults appreciated the shallow entry for them to play in the clean, clear water. Oh yes, the washer and dryer were handy too! The setting is certainly not remote, but it felt private and peaceful, and the lake was beautiful. We loved the old Maine camp charm of the place and hope to come back someday!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOAN S.

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

Getting calm at the Lake house

Wonderful Maine Camp with setting among calming trees and views of beautiful lake Wesserunsett.....hosts are always available and attentive. House has lots of space and bedrooms are more spacious than most rentals. Large Deck is perfect for lounging, dinner or just resting. Have returned three times.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

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

Another great experience!

My family and I absolutely love this rustic lake house! This was our third stay and we have booked again for next summer. It offers so many amenities and opportunities to explore the area. It is so comfortable and spacious with many cozy nooks to enjoy for movie or game night. A recent kitchen remodel brought added ease of use for food prep. We also appreciate the privacy afforded by the surrounding trees. There is ample room outside for pickle ball ( in and out of the water) and other outdoor games. My favorite part is the sandy shoreline with spectacular sunrises and sunsets. It is always sad when we have to pack up and leave. Thank you so much for the lovely experience again this year! Joy S
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariana R.

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

We'll be back!

We had a wonderful few days here! We had planned a couple hiking trips, but once we settled into the house we didn't want to venture anywhere else!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Beth

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What makes this property unique

House includes everything you need for a comfortable relaxing vacation. Towels, linens, dishes are at the house for your use.

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