Rangeley Waterfront Retreat: 4 Bed, 2 Bath, Perfect for Families to Unwind

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A camp in Rangeley where you can't see your neighbors is a rare treat indeed.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Rangeley, ME

Rangeley Lake
‪7 min drive‬
Mooselookmeguntic Lake
‪18 min drive‬
Rangeley Lake State Park
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunkbed Waterview

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Lakeview

1 Queen Bed

Two Twin Waterview

2 Single Beds

Woodland

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom off Bedroom Hall

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom off Living Room

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Escape to Dragonflies Den: A Secluded Waterfront Haven on Quimby Pond

Journey down scenic Chestnut Lane to find your tranquil escape at Dragonflies Den, nestled on the quiet shores of Quimby Pond. Park with ease and discover a well-equipped boat rack brimming with canoes, kayaks, and life vests, inviting you to explore the pristine waters. Inside, a welcoming kitchen awaits, with a convenient laundry room and two coat closets nearby. Find restful nights in one of four comfortable bedrooms: two queen rooms, a twin bedroom, and a fun twin bunk room, sharing two full bathrooms. Gather in the dining room, where a rustic picnic table sits beside a magnificent brick fireplace, all framed by a large window showcasing the serene beauty of Quimby Pond. Watch ducks play on the lawn and loons glide across the water as you dine. The spacious Gathering Room offers ultimate relaxation with power reclining seating, a 50" TV, DVD player, and a curated selection of DVDs, books, and games. On cooler evenings, warm your toes by the wood stove while soaking in the picturesque views. Adventure awaits just outside your door. Spring brings renowned fly fishing, while summer offers swimming, hiking, biking, and abundant wildlife. Explore the vibrant town of Rangeley with its restaurants, theater, and recreational activities. Autumn transforms the landscape into a spectacular display of fall foliage, perfect for wildlife viewing. Winter turns Rangeley into a snowmobiler's paradise. Throughout the cabin, enjoy unique taxidermy and rustic art, adding to the charm and character of this exceptionally private waterfront retreat. Create lasting memories at Dragonflies Den.

Property manager

Melanie Judd

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

See Cabin Rules for details

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

Note from host: See Cabin Rules for details

Long-term renters welcome

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

Rangeley

Located in Rangeley, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum and Wilhelm Reich Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Saddleback and Mrs. Duley Glades. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rangeley, ME

What's nearby

Rangeley Lake - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Mooselookmeguntic Lake - 18 min drive - 11.8 km
Rangeley Lake State Park - 30 min drive - 20.2 km
Saddleback - 31 min drive - 22.2 km
Kennebago Lake - 50 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Furbish House Brewhouse & Eats - ‬13 min drive
‪Moose Alley - ‬11 min drive
‪Sarge's Sports Pub & Grub - ‬13 min drive
‪Portage Tap House - ‬9 min drive
‪Loon Lodge - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rangeley Waterfront Retreat: 4 Bed, 2 Bath, Perfect for Families to Unwind pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Rangeley Waterfront Retreat: 4 Bed, 2 Bath, Perfect for Families to Unwind?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rangeley Waterfront Retreat: 4 Bed, 2 Bath, Perfect for Families to Unwind?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rangeley Waterfront Retreat: 4 Bed, 2 Bath, Perfect for Families to Unwind located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rangeley cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Rangeley Lake, Bald Mountain Trailhead and Mooselookmeguntic Lake. Cascade Stream Gorge Trail and Rangeley Lakes Trails Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

26 Sept 2024

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

Dragonflies Den

Great stay! Property has everything you need. Views are wonderful! Very relaxing & private (at the end of the road). Close to Rangeley so you can enjoy restaurants & a seaplane ride!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Polly B.

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

A very nice stay, the week was very wet but we had lots of fun.

We would like to say a few things that were somewhat negative, we are very sorry to say what we want the hostess and others to know about about our stay. After the first night we realized that we had SEVERAL MICE running around. We must have seen over 13 as we were watching a video. Yes we went and bought mice traps and caught many of them. Also when we were grilling outdoors the second night the propane tank ran out of gas on us. Having the canoes and kayaks was wonderful. The stove was amazing and the dishwasher the very best. All in all it was a delightful vacation, mostly in the RAIN, but that sure is not anyones fault!! Thank you hostess.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

15 Aug 2024

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

Great Place for a Maine Getaway!

The property is well equipped for a fun family stay. Plenty of bedrooms. A very comfortable living room that is well stocked with books, even for kids, and a good video library. The canoes and kayaks were great to explore the pond. It was fun finding the ducks, frogs and dragonfly's while paddling around the pond. The kitchen was well equipped, and the commercial grade stove made preparing food easy. I would definitely return again. Thanks to the host Melanie for helping make great family memories.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

5 Aug 2024

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

Quimby Pond

Overall excellent stay. Enjoyed kayaking on pond and watching loons, ducks and eagle. Cabin clean, well equipped and private.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K.

26 July 2024

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

Perfect family house on a pond

This house was perfect for my relaxing family vacation, we went kayaking, and relaxed outside for most of the day in the warm sun and at night had a camp fire with smores. The inside of the house was spacious and fit all 6 comfortably.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

19 July 2024

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

10/10!

I really enjoyed staying here. The house was very clean and the kitchen in particular was really wonderful. Cooking at the stove with a view of the water was amazing! The water isn’t super great for swimming and because it is so shallow we saw a couple leeches but one of my friends did go swimming though and enjoyed it! Several of us kayaked and it was really great for kayaking. There were 7 of us total and it fit us all very comfortably. There’s also excellent opportunity for seeing a lot of wildlife. We saw a bald eagle swim in the water and catch a fish which was so cool! The property is secluded and very private, but not far from town. It’s also pretty close to Rangeley Lake State Park and we spent an afternoon there - it is stunning there and the water is perfect. I definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

16 June 2024

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

Great accommodation, aptly named Dragonfly Den

All was great except there was no dock as shown online! Would have given a 10 rating with dock!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

9 June 2024

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

Peace and quiet on the pond!

A very quiet and pleasant location. Very comfortable camp, nice beds, well stocked kitchen, nice new appliances. It is right on the water which we loved. We also loved that the pond is motor boat free so all we heard were the loons. Great camp and will definitely be going back again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

9 May 2024

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

Quimby Pond

The camp is spacious with an exceptional floor plan. The kitchen and dining area is awesome with a well designed and applianced kitchen and a beautiful view of the pond. The bedrooms were ample with modern beds and very good lighting. Two full baths were updated, clean and enjoyable. A separate spacious area for relaxing had abundant and comfortable seating along with a well equiped and porportioned entertainment center making this camp quite unique. Overall, we really liked what this camp had to offer.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

20 Apr 2024

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

Loved it

My family, friends and I rented it because it was in the path of totality for the eclipse. We absolutely loved the cozy feeling of this place. The kitchen, fireplace, wood stove, wall mounts and decor. Its practically my dream house and we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth E.

30 Aug 2023

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

Perfect family get away

Quiet and relaxing get away.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter Z.

30 Aug 2023

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

Excellent stay

This is a fantastic rental. The space was large and clean and had everything we were looking for inside, including a very nice kitchen and common areas. There is a big picture window that looks right out onto the pond - which is actually quite large. There is a nice grassy area to sit outside in front of the pond. We enjoyed taking the canoes and kayaks out, and we enjoyed the fire pit. The location was a short drive to town and Rangeley lake. We would definitely come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

20 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful pond side cabin

Communication with Melanie was prompt and very accommodating, even new bedroom window coverings. Quiet, beautiful spot on the water. Clean, comfortable cabin. Impressive animal mounts, all from the owners. Would highly recommend it. Hope to return again sometime.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Merrilee P.

27 July 2023

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

Rustic Stay

Our stay was pleasant for the most part, but a deep clean of the property would be recommended. Cobwebs adorn most of the place and there were dead bugs in one of the beds when we pulled the covers. We found a wet bathing suit top in the couch and the garbage was half full upon arrival. Check in/check out was easy and Melanie allowed for early check in and late check out. Communication with host was prompt and accommodating. The pond in front was lovely to canoe/kayak, however swimming is kind of yucky - very shallow and slimy with lots of pond vegetation. Location was central. Kitchen is well stocked.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

2 July 2023

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

Relaxing, Pond Views, Cozy

Melanie is a treat! Best communication of all the Vrbo we’ve stayed at. Gave us a bunch of tips on places to go that suited our interests. Property as described… if only Melanie could control the weather (it rained all week) would recommend for individuals, families and couples. Thanks for sharing your home with us , Melanie! Jean, Jay & Lynda McKenna (& Bailey & Banjo too)

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

13 Aug 2022

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

Peaceful

Quiet and beautiful spot. Very comfortable home. Taxidermy might be startling to some visitors.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Beverly C.

31 July 2022

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

Very nice place to stay and enjoy family

We had a great time, enough space for relaxing with family and keeping up on laundry and cooking. I have to say it wasn’t swimming we hoped to have but it’s tough to compare to the area on student island that half of the week some of us were at. Kayaking was great, I now want a two person kayak! The kids loved catching the bull frog but the leach kinda freaked me out. They loved it though. We would of liked knowing the history of the the animals and bones there and if they had a story behind them. Maybe a journal of other people stay would of been nice to add too. Thank you for opening your home to us!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

17 July 2022

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

Relaxation spot in Rangeley Maine

Melanie is great to work with. She was extremely quick to respond to questions. Excellent place to relax. Tons to do in the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet D., Portland, ME

4 July 2022

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

Lovely Cabin on a Pond

Well stocked cabin and wonderful location pond side. Beds were all super comfy. So nice to borrow the kayaks and canoe. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B., Beaumont, TX USA

30 June 2022

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

Pond Paradise

We had an excellent weekend! The host was very responsive and super helpful! Not only did she provide a great cabin right on the water, but she provided helpful resources of points of interest that made our trip three times better than it would have been. The cabin was clean, had all we needed, and the location was perfect! The description is 100% accurate. The host was hospitable, didn’t mind answering my questions, and has the best personality ever! Loved, loved our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

22 June 2022

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

Great little spot

Great location! We enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful!

We visited Rangeley first weekend of October and the leaves were beautiful! The property was clean… the location was great…. The views were scenic and tranquil. We had an amazing time with family and kids and would return in a heartbeat! My kids especially loved all the random toys in the closet.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

18 Oct 2021

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

Bear Hunting Trip with the guys

Owners were extremely pleasant and quick to answer questions. Camp was extremely well stocked!! Water & Mountain View’s are awesome. Very clean! Very quiet at end of dirt road. Will be coming back. Will definitely be booking again. Hopefully bring wife back for a weekend away next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rene S.

11 Oct 2021

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

relaxing and secluded

Great place and secluded and that is what we were looking for. I was a little disappointed in the shore line. My dogs played in the water mostly. I tried going in with water shoes on and I needed to come out to mucky - I personally wouldn't swim in it. The dogs didn't mind...they sure loved the water! I went out in the kayak and the canoe and that was so fun and able to see the whole pond and the foliage this time was amazing! Our view and the window looking out to the water was my favorite. I do have to say I would rent again just to deal with Melanie - she was great. But everything was great and we enjoyed our well needed vacation! Thanks again!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arlene W.

24 Sept 2021

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

Authentic Maine Camp

Loved the privacy of the location, with only sounds heard were loons calling. We spent hours outside on the Adirondack chairs and inside in the lounge chairs enjoying the view ofthe pond with beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The camp was located just a short drive to a town in either direction with grocery stores , shops and restaurants, as well as hikes and areas to explore. The interior of the camp was uniquely dorated in the "Maine Camp" style . Every place you looked, you saw something interesting. The Gathering Room had comfortable seating for several people, as well a a good view of the Lake. We enjoyed use of the canoes and paddled across pond one afternoon. Melanie was easy to contact when we had questions.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Judd

We're a Maine family – Mom's a dedicated RN, Dad works hard in construction, and our two young daughters keep us on our toes! Our furry family includes Tiki the Belgian Malinois and two curious cats. For years, we've dreamt of having a special family camp where we could create lasting memories together. Opening up Dragonflies Den as a vacation rental is a way for us to achieve that dream as well as share it with you and your loved ones. We hope you'll enjoy the peace and beauty of the Rangeley region as much as we do and create your own cherished moments here.

Why they chose this property

What we truly cherish about this location is its incredible balance. Here at Quimby Pond, the privacy is unparalleled – a true escape where you can truly unwind and feel secluded. Yet, despite this tranquility, you're never far from the action. Just a short 10-minute drive brings you to a vibrant community with an active social scene and enjoyable nightlife. For our young family, Quimby Pond itself is a dream come true. Its shallow waters create the perfect, safe playground for our daughters to splash and play to their hearts' content. And all around us, the abundance of wildlife is simply breathtaking – a constant reminder of the natural beauty that surrounds us. It's the best of both worlds: peaceful retreat and easy access to fun and excitement.

What makes this property unique

This secluded property offers exceptional privacy, nestled on the quiet shores of Quimby Pond. With easy access for all, you'll find a wide array of activities right at your doorstep. From legendary fly fishing and boating on the pond to nearby hiking trails and winter snowmobiling, there's something for everyone, year-round.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunkbed Waterview

Master Lakeview

Two Twin Waterview

Woodland

2 bathrooms

Bathroom off Bedroom Hall

Bathroom off Living Room

Spaces

About this property