Charming Lakeside Cabin Near Belfast Bay

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 565 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Explore the area

Swanville, ME

Swan Lake1 min walk
Swan Lake State Park7 min drive
Belfast Harbor18 min drive
Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Located on a quiet dirt road, this rustic lakeside cottage has charm to spare, with interior pine walls and a woodstove if things happen to get chilly. It's fully furnished with two bedrooms, and a single bath. Sleeps five comfortably (plus a pullout couch if needed.)

Enjoy crystal clear Swan Lake with our kayaks, canoes, dock, float, and fire pit. You'll see eagles & loons, gorgeous sunrises & sunsets.
Forty-five minutes away is Camden, Maine, home of the schooners; while Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park is a scenic 90 minute drive. You can also take a ferry ride to several nearby islands. Explore the local fairs or an outdoor waterfront concert in Bangor, then treat yourself to a fresh Maine lobster dinner on the harbor!

Five minutes from Swan Lake Grocery, complete with adult beverages & gas station. 15 minutes from Searsport Antiques, flea markets, and Young's Lobster Pound.

7 night stay minimum. $854 per week & a $50 cleaning fee. $350 deposit. Please contact us with any questions!

Property manager

Becky Bouchard

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Belfast

Located in Belfast, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. Belfast Harbor and Winterport Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center and Coyote Moon. Perry's Nut House and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

Swanville, ME

What's nearby

Swan Lake - 1 min walk
Swan Lake State Park - 7 min drive
Northern Lights Gallery - 18 min drive
Belfast Harbor - 18 min drive
Belfast City Park - 20 min drive

Getting around

Belfast Station - 17 min drive
Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

Schoodic Guide Service - 13 min drive
Morse's Seafood - 4 min drive
Monroe Country Store - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lakeside Cabin Near Belfast Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lakeside Cabin Near Belfast Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lakeside Cabin Near Belfast Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lakeside Cabin Near Belfast Bay located?

Situated on the beach, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Swan Lake and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Swan Lake State Park. Belfast Armistice Bridge and ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

5.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Pamela&David, Hammond, La.

20 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property was picture perfect, the picture does not lie! We woke up every morning to a post card outside our door! This property was actually very close to LOTS of places that we visited. Becky and Dan, the owners, were excellent hosts and gave us recommendations on the best places to experience from restaurants to sightseeing! Would definitely go back to this location :)

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

John B., N Myrtle Beach SC

26 Aug 2019

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Disappointing stay

This is a great location with a property that has tremendous potential. Unfortunately, that is the extent of positive aspects of my stay, and I'm rarely critical of VRBO propertiees. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but what the owner describes as rustic I would call primitive, at best. The cabin is uninsulated, with only pine board sheathing separating you from the great outdoors. This makes it extremely prone to very high heat and very cold temperatures. The 3 window air conditioners are unable to cope with temperatures above 80 degrees, and the wood stove is unable to heat the cabin at below 60 temps. Moreover, some of the boards are rotted at the floor level, allowing in the heat, cold, and bugs. Also, while the cabin has screened doors and windows, the doors do not close properly and are full of holes, providing free access to moths and mosquitos. Lights on after dark really attract these visitors so darkness is the rule. The cabin is also very cluttered, with old furniture that is neither useful nor comfortable, such as 4 high barstools used to hold oscillating fans. Lots of pictures and fake plants, most of which hadn't been dusted for ages. The fans themselves were so dirty that I had to clean them to avoid grossing out visitors who might see them when the blades were't turning. Cookware was also well past its prime with not one usable fry pan in the stack, Cleanliness of any of the cookware was also an issue, as was cleanliness in general. As a tenant I'm not accustomed to having to vacuum a rental when moving in, but that's what I had to do simply to remove all the cobwebs in the corners of the unfinished pine walls. Unfortunately, I was unable to clean the bathtub, by far the grossest fixture I have ever seen. The good part is that only my feet touched anything there. On the plus side, the lake is a beautiful, clean body of water. At least I hope so because that is the water suppkly for the cabin and what you'll be using to wash your body and dishes. Drinking water is bottled and supplied by the owner. The beach, boats, and float mentioned in the description are indeed lovely, but the happen to be next door at the owner's home. They are indeed available for use, provided the owner doesn't have other guests at the time. Oh yes, there is an outdoor grill provided, but it's charcoal. I could go on but I'm running out of space and by now you get the picture. I doubt that this cabin gets any repeat visitors and now I know why.

Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

1 Aug 2019

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

Perfect Summer Cottage!

We had a wonderful stay at Becky and Dan's cottage at Swan Lake! The house was quaint and cozy and very clean! Exactly as it was pictured! It had everything that we needed for our stay (with two teen girls)!! We arrived very late on Sunday and Becky was kind enough to leave the lights and the fans/ac on for us so it was very comfortable when we arrived! The lake was clean and cool - perfect for swimming! We brought our kayaks and paddleboard and Becky also allowed us to use hers so we could all go out together! We loved the fire pit just across the grass and steps from the water. It was so peaceful to have coffee in the morning and toasted marshmallows at the end of the day! We didn't realize the dock was not in front of the cottage but just across the grass in front of Becky's house but that was no issue at all! Becky and Dan gave us lots of privacy! We swam almost every day we were there! We also took advantage of being close to Belfast, Bar Harbor, Orlean and Bangor - having a lobster feast at Young's, eating ice cream at the Wild Cow, going on a whale watch, picking Maine blueberries at an organic farm and playing the requisite mini-golf! I would highly recommend Becky and Dan's cottage as a place to rent and get away for some peace and quiet while still being close enough to civilization too! My only negative would be the weak wi-fi signal - we were not able to get a good signal in the cabin (only out in the yard/nearer the main house) and with teens and in this age of technology that was the only small negative. We were sad that we had to leave a day early but we really enjoyed our time in Maine! Becky and Dan were excellent hosts!

10/10 Excellent

Heidi J.

14 Sept 2018

It was just as pictured and we loved every minute of our stay.

The owners were so nice even before we arrived and checked on us thru the week. The cabin had everything that was needed to fulfill a lifelong dreamed of vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

8 Aug 2017

Beautiful lakeside cabin!

Becky and Don provided a lovely experience. The cottage was clean and nicely appointed. Perfect for my wife and I. The beautiful flowers attracted a hummingbird that joined us in the mornings for breakfast on the deck. We saw and heard loons, a bald eagle, ducks, and several kingfishers! The location was just minutes from the coastal town of Belfast which was a pleasant surprise. We found several good restaurants and lovely coastal views. Whether you want to just relax at the late or explore the beautiful coast of Maine, this cottage provides a perfect base camp for s couple or small family. Highly recommend!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Becky Bouchard

What makes this property unique

Lakeside features: deck, lawn, adirondack chairs, a fire pit, small beach, dock, swimming float, kayaks and a canoe.
Sit by the campfire listening to the loon's call. Have a fresh lobster dinner with your family and friends outside on a picnic table. Paddle your kayak or canoe while enjoying the mountain views. Take a ferry or windjammer ride to nearby coastal Islands. Explore the area & visit the many festivals, including fine arts, lobster, blueberry, classic cars and more... Visit flea markets, antique stores, & art museums. Lastly, don't forget Acadia National Park and scenic Bar Harbor as well as Camden Hills.

*This cabin is a typical Maine rustic 2 bedroom. Completely and comfortably furnished.*