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Charming Lakeside Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Good Cheer Cottage,  built in 1906 by an MIT architect, is loaded with charm.
A lake view awaits at every turn.
Perfect spot for morning coffee or a cool afternoon drink.
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Bridgton, ME
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunday River
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Attitash Mountain Resort
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

First floor bathroom

Shower only

Second floor bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Lakeside Retreat

Good Cheer Cottage is located in North Bridgton, Maine, sited directly on Long Lake with 200' of lake frontage. This charming 100+ year old cottage was completely updated in 2019 with all the amenities you want for your summer vacation on the water. At the end of the day, the fabulous front porch will beckon you for hours of games, conversation, and cold beverages.

Anchored by a stone fireplace, the Austrian inspired wood paneled main rooms are open concept and comfortable with plenty of seating. The dining room has a table for 6 persons and the living room has a sofa, two rocking chairs, a lounge chair and a large built in window seat.

Good Cheer has 3 bedrooms, 2 queen beds and 1 king bed. There is 1 bath on the first floor with a new subway tiled shower and a half bath on the second floor. The new kitchen is fully applianced and outfitted. Other amenities include wireless internet; air conditioning; gas grill; use of canoe; fire pit; washer and dryer; TV with streaming through Chromecast. The waterfront has a dock with boat tie-up and a small sandy bottomed swimming area, perfect young children.

PLEASE NOTE: We are accepting Friday to Friday bookings during the summer. If you try to book a Saturday to Saturday stay, it will show up at not available, but may be only because of the check in day. TRY FRIDAY TO FRIDAY IN YOUR SEARCH AND YOU WILL GET A TRUE RESULT OF AVAILABILITY!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
May not be optimal for small children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum length of stay for guests is 2 weeks.

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

Bridgton

Located in Bridgton, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at White Mountain National Forest and Holt Pond Preserve, while Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center and Gallery 302 are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Narramissic Historic Farm and Steamboat Landing Mini Golf.
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Bridgton, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shawnee Peak - 16 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Sunday River - 56 min drive - 64.6 km
  • Story Land - 58 min drive - 71.3 km
  • Attitash Mountain Resort - 60 min drive - 73.1 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Queen's Head - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Horse Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fluvial Brewing - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lakeside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Lakeside Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lakeside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lakeside Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lakeside Retreat located?

This family-friendly Bridgton holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Long Lake, Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center and Highland Lake. Pondicherry Park and Stearns Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen Mason

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