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Charming Waterfront Cottage on Pristine Great East Lake

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the property from Lakeside drive
steps to the cottage
the deck next to the owner's garage
view descending the steps
view from the ramp

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Acton, ME
  • Place, Great East Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Goat Hill Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ogunquit Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Charming Waterfront Cottage on Pristine Great East Lake

Accepting Summer 2025 reservations in February 2025.

1300 sf cottage, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 100 ft of waterfront, fully updated.
Stay in an authentic Maine cottage on Class A Great East Lake in Acton, Maine. Located on the main lake but away from most boat traffic. Winter or summer this completely renovated cottage has it all. During the summer and fall this cottage is rented by the week only, Sunday to Sunday.

3 bedrooms and 2 baths on 2 levels. All new beds, new couch, tv and recliners for relaxing.

No Smoking of any kind on the property.

Air Conditioning

Heated Floors (in winter)

25'+ Dock and separate swim platform - Boating/Swimming/Fishing

Gas Fireplace (winter use only)

Dishwasher

Laundry

1300 Sq Ft

32" Smart Television (internet only)

Dog Friendly

This property is BYOB - Bring Your Own Boat

Linens, pillows and towels will not be provided, please bring your own.

This property has 100 feet of shoreline located in The Narrows, away from the fast boat traffic. Very safe for swimming. Please note that furnishings and decor are subject to change. Linens pillows and towels are not provided, all beds have clean mattress pads ready for your arrival.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Under 21 accompanied by adults over 21
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs w/ owner's approval but don't hesitate to ask
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed on the premises.

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

About the area

Acton

Located in Acton, this cottage is on the waterfront. Goat Hill Trail and Hansen Pond Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Acton Fairgrounds and Heritage Park Railroad Museum. Kayaking, waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Acton, ME

What's nearby

  • Great East Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Goat Hill Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 56 min drive - 73.6 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 57 min drive - 65.2 km
  • Perkins Cove - 60 min drive - 74.1 km

Getting around

  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Shapleigh Corner Store - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bay Seafood & Steaks - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Lino's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Willy's Ale House - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waterfront Cottage on Pristine Great East Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming Waterfront Cottage on Pristine Great East Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waterfront Cottage on Pristine Great East Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waterfront Cottage on Pristine Great East Lake?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming Waterfront Cottage on Pristine Great East Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Great East Lake and Goat Hill Trail. Square Pond and Hansen Pond Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

david w.

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

Relaxing and Comfortable Cabin

This was a very well appointed and well maintained cabin on a quiet section of Great East. The yard was nicely landscaped with convenient outdoor spaces. The layout was very comfortable with the master suite isolated from the noise of the rest of the house. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

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

Wonderful!

This house on the best lake is great. We were thankful for the comfy beds, a washer and dryer, plenty of kitchen equipment and room to spread out. I don't think this is a good spot for small children due to the numerous stairs, inside and out. Bill was easy and fun to communicate with. It is a bit over whelming when you first arrive and see the mossy roof and over grown vegetation but this did not impact our stay. We are eager to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Perfect home on a beautiful lake. The house had everything we needed.

Absolutely perfect for the family. House was clean and neat and all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie K.

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

Fantastic family vacation

We had a wonderful time staying here. The house was comfortable for 5 adults and a toddler. The host was very accommodating when we had questions, and provided recommendations for local restaurants. The lake is clean and quiet most of the time. We enjoyed the kayaks, paddle board, and swimming. The lot is hilly and I probably wouldn't bring my rambunctious 2 year old again as there is a big hill with plenty of opportunities for trouble. But older kids would love it! The host is accommodating to dogs, which was great! Lots of seating outdoors and around the fire, and a beautiful dock. The lake itself doesn't have any sandy beaches or boat rentals, but there are others areas nearby where that's possible. Overall it was a peaceful experience that I would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Kerrie, glad you all had a good week. For others interested, there are a couple options to rent boats nearby for use on the lake but some advanced planning is needed.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

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

Perfect spot on Great East Lake

Perfect location on Great East Lake. Bill was very responsive to all of my inquiries. We enjoyed many days kayaking, boating, fishing, and using the owner's stand-up paddle board. Quiet setting in a nice little cove. The layout worked well for us (3 adults) and it was great to have so many options to eat outside. Definitely appreciated the gas grill and the washer and dryer. I wish that the oven had been working in the full size stove. The over-sized toaster oven did not adequately meet all of our baking needs. Overall, we had a wonderful time and felt that the house was a good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nickey S.

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

Perfect week

We stayed for one week in July the weather was perfect the house was amazing and extremely clean the lake was so warm and beautiful everything about it was perfect highly recommend it thank you so much for everything
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Ideal location for a lake house

This was our second year staying at the property and first time renting from new owner Bill. It is a nice lake house, great location and Bill was very good about keeping us updated on everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

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

Property exceeded our expectations

Beautiful lakefront location. This property was a perfect fit for our family with a great layout. It was nice to have air conditioning on each level, washer/dryer available, gas grill outside, new bathrooms, an updated, well equipped kitchen with new appliances, coffee maker and a great layout. The large family room space downstairs still gave you the feeling of being outside with a gorgeous, uninterrupted lakeview through a wall of windows. Master bedroom w/bathroom off of the family room. It was nice to be on a separate level from the other 2 bedrooms on the main level. Outside offered a level yard with a picnic table, large shady yard space under the trees providing additional lakeside seating, an upper deck behind the garage with great seating and a gas grill. There was also a cute bistro table just outside the main floor protected from any weather. Our stay was everything we hoped it would be.

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Hosted by Bill Anderson

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