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Unique Historic House on Pristine Watchic Lake

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Exterior
The front of the house as seen from between the lilacs.
The house seen from the dock.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Standish, ME
  • Popular LocationWatchic Pond1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSebago Lake11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt Josephs College20 min drive
  • AirportFryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Second Floor Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Second Floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Floor Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Third Floor Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Third Floor Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Mini-Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bedroom En Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Third Floor Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Unique Historic House on Pristine Watchic Lake

This charming semi-historic house is truly unlike any other. Perfectly situated on the eastern shore of beautiful and clean Watchic Lake, you will enjoy abundant sun in the back yard with 100 feet of water frontage great for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, or just lounging by the water or on the dock. The house is a spacious three story building with a full kitchen, living room, formal dining room, five bedrooms, laundry area, and two and a half bathrooms. Lovely antique furnishings, wood flooring, and ten foot ceilings on the first floor lend elements of elegance to the house, but what makes it truly remarkable are the porches. The house boasts 2200 square feet of magnificent enclosed porches wrapping around three sides of the first two floors. During the summer months, there is hardly any need for the inner rooms, as the porches provide accommodations for relaxing, recreation and entertainment, eating meals, and even sleeping. These amazing porches make this property truly unlike any other available, and are sure to make your stay here memorable.

Watchic Lake (or Watchic Pond) is a clean and quiet 443 acre lake with a maximum depth of 41 feet. A variety of fish species inhabit the lake, including bass, perch, and pickerel. Several loons and families of ducks also call this lake home. The lake is fed by springs and a small stream, and is drained by two streams, one at each end. Several small privately owned islands can be found near the center of the lake. To date, no invasive aquatic plants have been found in Watchic Lake.

Please note that although this property can comfortably sleep a large number of people, the maximum occupancy of 8 people is strictly enforced to maintain the quality of the lake and to prevent overwhelming the single family septic system.

Property manager

Michael Hanaburgh
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Standish

Located in Standish, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. Long Beach Marina and Gorham Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sebago Lake and Watchic Pond. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Standish, ME

What's nearby

  • Watchic Pond - 1 min walk
  • Sebago Lake - 11 min drive
  • St Josephs College - 20 min drive
  • Maine Mall - 29 min drive
  • Thompson's Point - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 30 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 5 min drive
  • Aroma Joe's Coffee - 4 min drive
  • The Outpost Public House - 2 min drive
  • Percy's Table - 6 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Historic House on Pristine Watchic Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Sibling Wedding/Family Reunion
For the first time, all of the family stayed under one roof since leaving our parent's home. What an amazing time. The Little Gatsby afforded plenty of individual space as well as many opportunities to gather for food, games, and reminiscing. The Host was clear with expectations and what was needed for us to be successful with our first VRBO rental and everything was as advertised. It has become a treasured family memory, we all hope to revisit again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another excellent stay
From the moment we checked in to the minute we checked out, we had an excellent time at The Little Gatsby. Amazing property with excellent hosts, highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suberb location
The house is Spacious, comfortable with many extras. The water was perfect with magnificent views and sunsets. Loved everything about it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Gatsby
We have stayed at that lake a few times and this has been one of the best vacations of all. We had a very warm and sunny 2 weeks even for the end of August. We enjoyed fishing, swimming, kayaking, playing games, and doing the scavenger hunt. The house was very accommodating and had all the conveniences of home. We are already looking forward to next year in hopes we can again rent this very lovely property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation
The Little Gatsby was everything we hoped it would be and lived up to everything promised on the website. There was plenty of room for our party of seven adults. You really only need to bring your clothes and high expectations. Michael was very attentive through the whole process. I highly recommend the Little Gatsby; you’ll enjoy every minute of your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Hanaburgh

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Mike is a long-time resident of Maine who spent several of his childhood years in this very house. He now lives in nearby Gray with his wife and daughter. After many years teaching high school Biology, Mike has recently undertaken the adventure of a career change and transitioned into property management full time.

Why they chose this property

Mike is the fourth generation of his family to own this house. He lived here year round for several years as a child and has continued to spend time here whenever possible in the years since. Now, he is happy to share this beautiful lakefront property with his wife and teenaged daughter, and also with the guests who choose to make their own happy summer memories enjoying all that the property and the lake have to offer.

What makes this property unique

There really is no other place quite like The Little Gatsby House. Ideally located on a beautiful Maine lake, summers here are perfect for making amazing memories to cherish for a lifetime. But what makes this place truly unique are the magnificent enclosed porches that wrap around three sides of the first two floors. You will love spending time there day and night.

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