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Thompson Lake! Waterfront log style home sleeps 6

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Property grounds
April, 2016.  Fire pit overlooking the lake
View from screened porch
Sept, 2016.  View from living room thru porch/deck to lake
Mid-foliage season view across lake Oct 2015

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Oxford, ME
  • Oxford Plains Speedway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Oxford Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Porcupine Mountain
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Thompson Lake! Waterfront log style home sleeps 6

Honey pine walls through the space, cathedral ceilings with ceiling fans. New furniture including sofa bed, chairs and tables! Swim platform located about 30’ from the dock, swim out and relax on the floating platform. No diving please. The depth ranges from 5’-7’ deep depending on the weather and season. Use at you’re own risk. New for 2025 - freshly painted exterior, quartz counters and bathroom, black stainless steel appliances, pots, pans and dinnerware.

67’ of private waterfront on pristine, Thompson Lake, rated a “top 10” lake in Maine, Thompson Lake is in the top 5% of cleanest/clearest lakes in Maine. (It ranks 24 out of 410 lakes). Spring fed lake with views 35’ down, excellent fishing cold/warm species. 4426 acres of peaceful lake to enjoy wildlife such as loons, eagles, moose, etc… Many new upgrades including: new TV's and DVD players (cottage does not have cable/dish tv), high end memory foam/latex beds and linens, wood stove, newly painted themed rooms, fire pit and patio area. Recliners and custom made hickory dining set. 5 minute drive from the Oxford Casino, restaurant and sports pub! Lots of special touches include added up-lighting along the walkway and new crushed stone driveway and 2024 Monument grill to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. The property is quiet and relaxing - if you are looking to "party" this isn't the be the best fit. Thompson Lake prides itself on a being different from other lakes like Sebago and Long that tend to attract a rowdier clientele. Come in April or May for top water salmon fishing on the lake or enjoy the full benefits of being on the water in high season June, July and August and September. Nothing beats the New England foliage season topped off with a wood stove or fire pit on cool nights in October. Rent a boat and take in the spectacular foliage from the water along with local treats such as apple picking and pumpkin pies. For those renting the property in months requiring heat, please note the main source of heat is the wood stove. It works very well to maintain a comfortable temperature and space heaters are also provided for supplemental heating if necessary. Please note: July and August rentals are Sat-Sat only.
Located just 2 1/4 hours from Boston & 40 minutes from Portland.
Grill, fire pit, screened porch, open deck and hammock. Amazing sunsets - west facing views. Full kitchen and bath, renovated in 2008 as well as an outdoor, enclosed shower. P
Half acre lot with ~900sqft, 3 bedrooms, sleep sofa and indoor/outdoor sitting/dining.
Great combination of “camp” and “modern home”. Easy drive to restaurants and entertainment. Rent a boat at the marina and visit the many coves and islands on the lake. I provide a kayak, canoe and relaxation station float (use at your own risk). Located directly across from the cottage, visit "The Outpost" by boat for beverages, pizza, ice cream and more! 2016 new docks with picnic area. Great swimming right out front your door! Pet friendly. Discounts available for repeat or multi-week renters.
Please note - the owners pontoon boat will be located on the dock during the season however there is ample room if you want to dock your own boat (22' ) as well as have access to the canoe/kayak from the dock. If you notice I do not have a lot of reviews during the summer its because almost all the prime weeks are reserved by the same guests each year. Owner not responsible for "Acts of God", loss of power or damage due to weather or other natural causes.

Property manager

Jeffrey Higgins

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please contact owner to discuss. Standard house rules apply. Quiet hours 10pm-8am, outdoor smoking only. Outdoor fires allowed if no fire ban.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oxford

Located in Oxford, this cottage is on the waterfront. Dyna at Vestasen and Hemond's Moto X Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Range Ponds State Park and Mayberry Hill Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oxford, ME

What's nearby

  • Oxford Plains Speedway - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Oxford Casino - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • The Willows Flea Market - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Porcupine Mountain - 25 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Long Lake - 34 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxford Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Polly's Variety - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joes - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thompson Lake! Waterfront log style home sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Thompson Lake! Waterfront log style home sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thompson Lake! Waterfront log style home sleeps 6?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thompson Lake! Waterfront log style home sleeps 6 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Oxford Plains Speedway, Oxford Casino and Tripp Pond. Saturday Pond and Dyna at Vestasen are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Annual Lake Trip

Neat, cozy, lake front cottage. Lake is clean and open for fun. Limited boat traffic. Easy exploring by kayaks. Nice stay and weather was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

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

Beautiful cabin in a peaceful location

This place was perfect for what we needed. We were attending a wedding and my mom and aunt came up to watch our infant. It was a perfect disconnect from the real world, located close to the venue (oxbow beer garden), and a perfect place to spend time with family. Lots of games and movies, and everything we needed in the kitchen. So thankful to have gotten to stay in this beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loons and Sunsets

Perfect for a quiet, relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce l.

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

Beautiful lake, nice camp, upgrades are beautiful, convenient

We really enjoyed our stay! The weather wasn't cooperating but we did get a few days to take the boat out and fish. It was cold at night but the woodstove heated the home nicely. We had our two dogs with us and the back road was perfect for walking them. Even saw a few deer. Glad for leashes! The home has plenty of items to make your stay comfortable. We watched movies and played games and didn't miss WIFI except for Thursday football. The first night, we arrived late since we had a flat on our boat trailer. Waited 3 hours on the highway and then it poured. It was cold and damp and the woodstove was a life saver. The smoke alarm went off, when starting it, as couldn't find the fan switch initially. After that we were all set. Directions for all other items were nicely documented in your book. We had two days of strong wind and rain. Bailed out the pontoon and the canoe the first night and also saw that the wind moved one of the docks closer. White caps on a lake will do that. The seal around the freezer on the refrigerator was pretty moldy. I'm sure with the change in temps it doesn't help to keep clean. Did find some cleaning items and scrubbed for a little while. Other than that, the work that you have done to update the cabin is beautiful and is a very peaceful spot. You are indeed very fortunate. Thank you for sharing your special spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

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

Relaxing vacation

Had a relaxing week on Thompson Lake. Jeff was a great host and is quick to answer any questions. The property is stocked with everything you could need- all you need to do is show up and relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tamara W.

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

Amazing location! Perfect for our family of 4; all adults. Quiet location and prestine lake.

The screened in porch was our favorite place to enjoy views of the lake; especially at night free from mosquitos. In fact, it was our dogs favorite spot as well. Beds were comfortable and having experienced sleepless nights in other Vrbo locations it was perfect. The only thing that would have made this location perfect was wifi. Using our cell hit spot worked however we had to use our data plan and for the work I needed to do for my job the connectivity was not consistent. I would give this location 4.7 stars ⭐️. 5.7 ⭐️ if u did not need wifi access. Owners were responsive and extremely helpful from beginning to end . We would definitely rent this location again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Great cabin

Great location - pretty views - we watched 3 loons on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Char S., Wells, Maine

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

Lovely Home away from Home…..

We loved staying at Jeff’s lake house. The view was beautiful., and we loved the quiet. We will definitely be booking again. Thank you Jeff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Water supply

The cottage is in a beautiful location and Thompson lake is fantastic. The cottage was clean, hardwoods/laminate throughout, everything worked and no musty smell at all. We were surprised that the water for the cabin comes directly from the lake(you can see the pipe) and we wouldn’t drink it so we bought bottled water. Didn’t remember if that was in the description of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

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

Nice getaway

We had a lovely overnight with our teenage daughter and dog. The cabin had everything we needed. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

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

Vaca with the Fam

Quiet location, well thought out items to contribute to a comfortable stay. Great view of the lake from the house and fire pit. Enjoyed the dvd library on our rainy day. Great dock! We are skiers and this gave us enormous opportunities for a lot of it! Owner is friendly and responsive to questions. Thanks for the stay. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connor O.

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

Amazing Lake House

Wow, what a great place to stay! Beautiful views, crystal clear lake, and a beautiful cottage with everything you need for your stay. Thanks Jeff!

10/10 Excellent

Erik J.

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

Weekend getaway

Spectacular private lake-house with outstanding view of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend getaway

Great communication with the owner. Cute cabin, comfortable, plenty of space, clean and big selection of games & movies. Fun for all ages. Beautiful view! My daughter loved watching the hummingbirds. We loved it! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Night Getaway

This property is awesome and we would definitely come back again. We had a lovely time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Awesome property

We lived every minute of our weekend at Jeff’s camp. It was pristine inside and out.the view was beautiful and peaceful. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

everything was great

Truly enjoyed our stay in this very clean, updated cabin on the lake.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Fantastic Cabin

Jeff’s cabin was perfect for us. It was a great location, beautiful dock area to read, watch the sunset, and it has the best view of the Milky Way with about 1 million stars! The cabin was extremely clean and Jeff was readily available to answer any questions! I would recommend it highly! The Kelly’s New Hampshire

10/10 Excellent

don h.

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

Serenity now

Short but relaxing stay after the summer season. Comfortable; well equipped kitchen; loved the screened-in porch; uses the canoe on the one none-windy day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

JP C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Relaxing Lakeside Getaway

The property was just as advertised and the perfect weekend getaway from the business of normal life. We enjoyed kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and swimming on the lake, and had fires in the fire pit at night. The cabin was clean, cozy, and right on the lake. There were plenty of areas to hang out whether it be on the pontoon boat, in the hammock, or in the screened porch which made for perfect places to read, eat, or take a nap. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Thompson Lake

We had a wonderful relaxing time at Jeff's home. It was nice to be unplugged from Internet, wifi or cable. We relaxed on the pier everyday and watched movies and played many games that we had to choose from.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norma G.

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

Peaceful getaway!

Comfortable and cozy cabin on beautiful lake!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Sydnee G.

Beautiful lake, clear water, peaceful, great sunsets, and friendly neighbors

House had what you need and appreciated the well set up kitchen. Deck around the house and down to the water kept feet clean in and out of the water. Dock was great for hanging out. Thought there was going to be internet but the house does not have it. Also there was a very strong mildew smell in the house, especially the master bedroom which we chose not to use. Kept the fan running and windows open to keep it aired out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Perfect!

Everything about this rental and vacation was perfect! It was serene and peaceful. The dock was amazing. I sat on the dock all day reading books and swimming. I couldn’t of asked for more amazing weather. The cabin was very easy to get to and the surrounding area was easy to navigate. I would recommend this property to anyone whether it’s a family vacation or you are just wanting to escape to a peaceful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

peggy f., Maplewood NJ

Cozy & Secluded Dog Friendly Camp

Despite cool weather, we had a great week at this camp. Things we loved - outdoor shower (fabulous) beautiful dock, clear swimming off the dock, well supplied kitchen, three comfy bedrooms, zero traffic on the road leading to the camp, 10 minutes from Walmart which has everything you might have forgotten or might need, and friendly neighbors. It's apparent that this cabin has been renting for awhile, because the owner (super nice and easy to work with) has thought of most everything a renter might want (including the little things - like sharp knives - thank you!) I would recommend this house for a family - while it has three bedrooms the common living area is on the smaller side - one great room including the kitchen, dining table and the TV area. When the weather is nice - there is also the screened in porch which is lovely, the deck, fire pit area and dock. Nice big screen TV with lots of DVD's to choose from otherwise you're off the grid, no connection here (which is a good thing.) This stretch of houses is secluded, so no worries about Fido encountering fast driving cars, there's almost no traffic, but the docks aren't quite as isolated - the neighbor on one side is quite close on the water side of the house, but again, it's a pretty quiet neighborhood and everyone is very friendly. If you need to rent a boat, Guy at Thompson Lake Marina is great. There are also two smaller launch ramps closer to the camp, just be careful of submerged rocks (we were launching jet skis so it wasn't really an issue for us) All boaters should familiarize themselves with the lake prior to going out as hazards aren't marked. When in doubt, launch at Thompson Lake Marina and get a map while you are there. The water in this lake is crystal clear - really, so clean and refreshing with minimal boat traffic. The cabin was in order when we arrived with a couple small issues - but Jeff is available by text to answer any questions you might have. Overall - definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jeffrey Higgins

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Hi Everyone!
Growing up, I always dreamed of having my own lakefront property and in September, 2014, finally purchased my dream retreat. I live in Boston and my family has roots in New England going back to the 1700's. I'm an avid fisherman and love being out on the water or relaxing on the deck with family and friends.

Why they chose this property

This cottage is a great mix of camp and modern home. It offers the amenities to live comfortably without being high maintenance. The open concept floor plan, ability to sleep 8 with the sofa bed and seat 12+ inside and out gives you plenty of space to entertain and enjoy time with your crew. The views are amazing from your private deck, porch and dock. The location is great and quiet on a side road but only minutes to the casino and area shops and restaurants. With all the new upgrades, once you stay once, I know you will be coming back!

What makes this property unique

The private deck and screened porch overlooking the lake offer views of sunsets and eagles. These spaces along with the yard and fire pit overlooking the water are truly my favorite areas of the home, I hope you agree. An extra outdoor shower is an added bonus and a favorite with kids and pets. "Custom" rooms - "marina", "lodge" and "timber" with special touches and themes. New docks, April, 2016!

Languages:

English