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Waterfront camp on beautiful Great East Lake

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Enjoy the view looking into the second basin!
Private beach area
Camp with stairs down to private beach where you can grill, have a fire or swim!
View down to the lake.
Private beach with 10 adult Adirondack chairs and 7 for the children!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Acton, ME
  • Great East Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Square Pond
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Acton Fairgrounds
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront camp on beautiful Great East Lake

We have a two bedroom, full bath camp for rent that comfortably sleeps 4. One bedroom with a queen bed, second has bunkbeds (twin on top, double on bottom).

Both bedrooms have a smart TV and a 55” flat screen is in the open concept living/ dining room area. There is no cable tv but you will have WIFI- so all TV’s will have the ability to stream from your netflix, Hulu, etc. accounts. The bathroom has a stand up shower and washer/dryer.

Directly outside you have a patio area to grill and a stone firepit.

You’ll need to take the stairs down to the water. Once you reach the bottom, you have your own 115’ of sandy water front. Located in the first basin which is a no wake zone- so it’s always calm! The beach area is perfect for your children to play and there is also a dock to keep your boat.


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Please note, we do not provide any linenes. We are asking that you bring your own linens. Including, dish towels, bath towels, blankets, pillows and sheets. We would also recommend you bring your own paper plates, bowls, plasticware, etc. as there is no dishwasher.
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Property manager

Meaghan Cavanaugh

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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
The sandy beach is perfect for children!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fireworks. Unfortunately, If fireworks are used, it would result in the loss of 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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Acton

Located in Acton, this cottage is on the beach. Province Lake Golf Course and BackCountry Excursions, LLC - Day Tours are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Acton Fairgrounds and Heritage Park Railroad Museum. With jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Acton, ME

What's nearby

  • Great East Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Square Pond - 8 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Balch Pond - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Acton Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Wilson Lake - 16 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Willy's Ale House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Poor People’s Pub - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Iron Tails Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lino's Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tumbledown Farm To Fork & Watering Hole - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront camp on beautiful Great East Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront camp on beautiful Great East Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront camp on beautiful Great East Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront camp on beautiful Great East Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Acton cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Great East Lake, Goat Hill Trail and Square Pond. Hansen Pond Preserve and Wilson Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Perfect stay!

Kiel and Meg have the perfect place to stay! It was even better than we expected. It’s located on a very quiet road and very quiet part of the lake. It was great with young kids. The house even had kids dishes and lots of toys to play with. Kiel was very helpful and responsive anytime I had questions. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tanja L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Review

At the price point it should include air conditioning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia C.

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

Lovely Stay

This property was perfect for what we were looking for - a location with water access and enough privacy for the family. The home had everything we needed and most importantly was kid friendly. The stairs down to the water is quite the experience but well worth it. I recommend packing a cooler and bag to avoid multiple trips and enjoy the beautiful lake as much as possible! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

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

Great Family Vacation

We had a great stay at this camp! The house is clean and the kitchen is well stocked. The owners were very responsive with some questions that we had. We appreciated the stairs as a nice barrier to the water for our little ones. There are some very well-placed gates at the top of the stairs! We enjoyed swimming and fishing off the dock, paddling with the kayaks and s'mores around the campfire. The dock was also deep enough for our motorboat and the lake was easy to navigate. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Actin Me

Great stay- beautiful lake and scenery. House was very comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C., Gloucester MA

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

Quiet and peaceful

We enjoyed this cottage. It was a quiet retreat. Be prepared to climb some steps but the trip is worth the effort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Great lakeside cabin

Our family of 4 had a great time at the lake! Cabin was clean, the small beach was a great spot to enjoy the lake. The location of the cabin allowed us to take little day trips around Maine and New Hampshire. Kiel was very responsive!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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

Wonderful vacation!

We had a fantastic time at the lake house. The owners were very responsive and accommodating. We messaged them on the day of check in asking to come a little early to swim and they let us have an early check in. The property is exactly how it appears in the listing. Well stocked kitchen with the supplies we needed including everything for cleaning and paper towels, sponges, soap etc. Even the outdoor fire pit had a little stack of firewood waiting for us. There were some good surprises too not on the listing. A canoe and kayak were there to use, along with kids sand toys and even a little trampoline with safety net. My 5 year old loved swimming, canoeing and jumping on the trampoline. Yes, there are lots of stairs to the water. But it is exactly as described on the listing. I considered it a little workout to counteract all the s’mores we roasted in the fire pit. We just had to make sure we remembered everything we needed before heading down the stairs, it was no problem. Great vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Great family spot on beautiful lake!

We had a very nice stay at Kiel and Meaghan's well-maintained home. The owners were so quick to respond to a couple small questions we had, and they were very prompt in letting us know when we could check in. We had a rainy week and are looking forward to staying again when we might have some better weather, but we enjoyed some spots of sun down by the water, and we were able to spend the cooler days fishing off the dock and from the canoe. We loved the spacious and beautiful waterfront area, where tall pines offered some nice shade, but there was also space to sit in the sun. Our children (5 and 6) loved the toys and floats, too. The home was clean and we really appreciated the modern convenience of a full kitchen with plenty of cooking supplies, as well as the convenience of the washer/dryer in the bathroom. The queen bedroom has beautiful views to wake up to each day, and our young children enjoyed having their own space in the bunkbed room. When we booked, I wasn't thinking we would use the tvs, but what a great thing to have on the rainy days. We appreciated being able to log in to our Netflix and Amazon accounts for kids movies. The property is just as described in the listing, and the warnings about the number of stairs were appreciated. Thank you for having us for the week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Great Family Get Away!

It was an absolutely great time for the entire family! Plenty of room and plenty to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan A., Acton, MA

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

Perfect Lakehouse Experience in Maine

We really enjoyed our stay in Acton, ME at this GEL lakehouse. It was classic lake house living, something we've been doing for most of our lives in the Acton Area (we have family on Mousam lake nearby). This property was very clean, and just the right size for our small family which included myself, my wife and our soon to be 3 year old. Our toddler had a blast, making use of the water table and kids toys outside and inside the home. We had perfect lake weather, though did catch a few consecutive days of 90+ heat. It does get very warm in the house on days like that - if a wall or window AC unit was added in the future that could be the cherry on top of this home. The home stays cool otherwise with plenty of window and ceiling fans to move air around. By each morning the house had cooled significantly. The beach area is large and great for relaxing or playing with sand toys. The actual access into the water is fairly small, and not overly sandy. There is a cute spot to access the lake down to the left where our toddler could stand and play in a sandy spot. Great East Lake is just such a nice, clean lake -- we swam everyday, especially on those 90+ degree days to beat the heat. Down by the lake, with the shade of the trees it stays cool. As seen in photos, there are about 80+ stairs down to the lake - which had us packing up all kinds of goodies to bring down to the beach each day, so we didn't have to constantly run up and grab things. Overall we really enjoyed our week at this camp - outdoor seating and grilling was fantastic. Thanks for allowing us to visit your wonderful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chase K.

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

Camp

Exactly as advertised. Pleasantly surprised. Very secluded and private. Massive private beach area with nice dock in no wake zone. This makes for great safe swimming or kayaking in the crafts provided. Water off dock is plenty deep for a boat if planning to bring one. We had lost power mid morning and Megan quickly responded with an update for scheduled maintenance in the area. It was quickly resolved and not a problem but we had a FAST response when I contacted with my my concern. Great communication from the hosts! The ONLY downside would be the stairs to the water if elderly, handicapped or obese. Long weekend with another couple and would definitely go back! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Great family friendly stay

Great spot for families with little kids. Owners got back to me quickly to answer all of my questions and very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

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

Funtimes on Big East Lake

A wonderful, peaceful retreat with access to Big East Lake. Owners were great with communication! Very relaxing time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

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

lake house

Beautiful property, great location

10/10 Excellent

Gayle F.

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

The camp was great. Their beach front is perfect for a family.

The owner was so nice to talk with and allowed me to check in early if I was available to. We would rent again for sure. Thank you for sharing your camp. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue C., Wilmington Mass

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

Great vacation

Th owners are wonderful, very caring. The place is exactly as shown, beds very comfortable and everything you need. The first basin was very peaceful... thank you for having us! The Carroccino Family
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Wonderful property and location and owners were great!

We couldnt have had a better long weekend. Cant wait to do it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

Great family trip!

Had lots of fun, great beach area that the kids loved!

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

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

Wonderful, quiet lake getaway!

My husband and I took our 2 and 4 year olds to the lake for a week and we loved it! The camp was very clean and well stocked. Pretty much anything you could need for a little getaway was available. There was a canoe available to us to paddle around the lake which we loved. Kiel was very easy to get in touch with and always helpful with answering questions about the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Just what we needed!

Quiet, restful cabin in a quiet location. Kiel and Meg supplied a notebook with all the information you needed in an unfamiliar place. Lake was clean and calm - great for a person who can be uncertain of water. We had a wonderful time with absolutely no concerns. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

JAMES G.

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

Real nice vacation!

Everything was as advertised. Had a great time. Even the stairs were beneficial for exercise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

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

Great week away from it all

My family had a great time at this lake house. The house is perfect for a family of 4. The owners were very responsive to any issues and questions we had. We enjoyed the beach area and quietness of the lake in the wake free area. Loved kayaking on the lake and getting a sunset on the lake. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

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

Great East lake

Nice property although if one has a problem with climbing stairs the walk down to the lake may be a challenge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Cozy Cottage, Beautiful Lake

We had a wonderful stay here despite cold, rainy weather. The cottage was so sweet, clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. The hosts were laid back, helpful and accommodating. The lake beach was amazing as were the wonderful views! We highly recommend this place.

About the host

Hosted by Meaghan Cavanaugh

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