Sand Pond Escape located in Picturesque East Baldwin, ME.
This seasonal property is located on a very quiet 70 acre pond in the rural Town of East Baldwin. The camp is located right on the shore of the pond and includes a small sandy beach and dock. The water is shallow in front of the camp making it ideal for guests with young children. The depth increases gradually and there are no sudden drop-offs. The bottom is mostly sandy with no aquatic vegetation to have to wade through.
The property is located 1/2 mile in on a dirt road from Rte. 11/107. The camp includes two bedrooms with queen size beds and one bedroom with twin bunk beds. There is a single bathroom with a shower only. The water comes from a drilled well so there are no problems with the water quality. For your entertainment, the camp has DIRECTV, and a DVD player. The camp has a gas cook stove and an outdoor gas grille is provided for your grilling pleasure. Please note that there is NO WIFI as this is only a seasonal cottage that is occupied less than 4 months out of the year and there is NO LAUNDRY FACILITIES despite VRBO having it listed as coin laundry available. There is a Laundromat in Windham which is 20 minutes away.
If you are interested in fishing, Sand Pond is noted as an excellent bass fishing pond. General fishing regulations apply to this pond and anyone 16 years old and over are required to have a State of Maine Fishing License. There are also no special boating regulations on this pond, however, any boat with any type of a motor must have a current boat registration from any state. Also, Maine requires that a suitable sized life jacket must be in the boat for each person onboard.
There is a local convenience store located about a mile away known as The Whistle Stop. They make excellent pizzas as well as a variety of both hot and cold sandwiches and if you are running low on gas you'll find that they have gas pumps as well. If you need to do a lot of shopping, North Windham is only a 25 minute drive away and here you will find Shaw's, Hannaford and Walmart as well as just about all the various fast food chains like MacDonald's, Burger King, Dunkin Donuts, Dairy Queen, Wendy's, Kentucky Fried Chicken and more. If you like shopping the outlet stores, then the Town of North Conway, NH is the place for you and it is only a 40 minute drive and also has a Super Walmart and Shaw's.
Note: NO tents or campers are allowed to be set up or brought onto the property. Any guests that come over to visit are not allowed to stay overnight. Overnight stay is limited to the number of people listed on the rental agreement which is four..
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs are not allowed on any furniture.
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking allowed inside or on the porch. Thanks
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please use the vacuum cleaner as often as you like but a final vacuuming on the day you leave would be extremely appreciated.
Make sure all trash is bagged and placed in the trash barrels located in storage bin away from the cottage.
Please do not leave any food in the refrigerator/freezer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Showers must be short with a 15-20 minute interval between showers to allow septic time to drain.
Sheets, pillow cases and towels are NOT provided. Blankets and bedspreads are provided.
Guests will be responsible for any type of damage caused by their pets including but not limited to screens, shades, curtains, furniture, etc.
Important information
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Property # 1261021vb
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
About the area
East Baldwin
Located in Baldwin, this cottage is on a lake. Long Beach Marina and Steamboat Landing Mini Golf 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 State Park and Holt Pond Preserve. Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds and Narramissic Historic Farm are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
beach near Sebago Lake Marina - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
Long Beach Marina - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
beach near Sebago Road - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
Getting around
Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Whistle Stop - 5 min drive
Limington Martket - 13 min drive
Sportsman’s Kitchen & Keg - 9 min drive
Carr’s Family Restaurant - 12 min drive
The Kitchen - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sand Pond Escape located in Picturesque East Baldwin, ME. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Sand Pond Escape located in Picturesque East Baldwin, ME.?
As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Pond Escape located in Picturesque East Baldwin, ME. on 5 Sept 2026 start from AU$238, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Sand Pond Escape located in Picturesque East Baldwin, ME.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sand Pond Escape located in Picturesque East Baldwin, ME.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sand Pond Escape located in Picturesque East Baldwin, ME.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sand Pond Escape located in Picturesque East Baldwin, ME. located?
Situated on a lake, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Saco River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sebago Lake and Long Beach Marina. Horne Pond and Little Watchic Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This place was great. Very quiet and relaxing. Beautiful sandy bottom pond for swimming and fishing. The cottage had everything we needed, the host thought of everything. Close to Lake Sebago and OHRV trail access.
We had a wonderfully peaceful week at the cabin. The weather was less than cooperative, but that didn't spoil the peace and quiet. There was a small issue but Neil addressed it and fixed it immediately. Will most likely rent the property again!
This is a lovely rustic cabin, complete with pine board walls. It was equipped with everything you need. It was so quiet that we felt as if we were all alone even though we had neighbors. Loved that the pond was right out our back door. Our dog was obsessed with sitting on the dock, watching the fish all day. The few people we ran into on our daily walks were friendly. It was a relaxing five days, which is what we were looking for.
Susan S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Sand Pond Escape
We spent an excellent 2 weeks at Neal’s camp on this gorgeous pond. The tranquility and silence of almost zero boat traffic was lovely as we were able to appreciate the loons, the eagles and the ample bass literally flying out of the pond. Our 2 kids and our dog really enjoyed the shallow warm water as it allowed them to swim and explore for hours. The rustic charm of the camp was appreciated as it forced us to unplug and unwind.
Sarah B.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Terry W.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very unsatisfactory!
Using vacation rental services yearly, this is the first time I have had negative things to say. This property was very dirty, Thankfully we brought our own sheets, blanket and towels. The upside the pond was nice and loved hearing the Loons. I read the reviews prior to booking ratings were good not sure where they stayed?
Very easy entry. The owner got right back to us when we had a question. This is a no wifi property, but we all could use the hotspots. Having no wifi was wonderful! We've been friends for several decades. We had much laughter and some talk. It does have direct TV, and something else (in the property description). The swimming (August 2025) was perfect! As the property promised you walk quite aways out without it get deep. We enjoyed this! Most of that is sand. We highly recommend booking it. It's homey, easy to keep organized and clean, yet roomy enough. The enclosed area overlooking the water would be great in the rain. We had great weather and enjoyed our early AM there.
Our visit brought us back in time. It felt like staying at Gramp's camp in Northern Maine during the 60s and 70s. The camp is rustic with just enough modern updates for comfort. The pond was like glass for most of our stay and the only ripples came from quiet paddlers or slow trolling fishermen. Sunsets from the dock were just beautiful. One of my favorite Maine traditions...the loons' calls...every night. Quiet dirt roads
were mostly traffic free and perfect for walking. The serenity here transcends one back in time to a quieter place without noise, speed and hi-tech distractions. We needed a break from all that and found it here.
Expecting comfortable cabin, getting a dirty smelly place to stay. The refrigerator had food in it and needed cleaning before use. The back bedroom had a bloodstained mattress cover. The mattress was frightfully ancient. There were cobwebs lining the sill above the sink. The floors were covered with sand. The location was great. The pond enjoyable. We cleaned the stove, cobwebs, floor and put a different sheet over the mattress pad. The owner/cleaners should be ashamed.
Cabin sits on the edge of a sandy pond. Great for kids because it's very shallow. Also a perfect place to teach kids to kayak. We loved the quiet and spacious cabin. Would rent again.
This place was very quite, was a great place to relax.The house itself was very rustic feel ,but very homey feel as well. The house was well stocked with what you would need in a kitchen. We enjoyed having a campfire in the evenings and listening to the loons. Also a good place if you have young children, as the pond is swallow for a longs ways out. We would rent again without any worries. Thanks for a great get away Neil and Lynne
Very rustic camp so charming and the view is incredible. Stocked with everything you need and more. A wonderful get away spot. Quiet pond very few boats which is nice.