The Mad Moose on beautiful Keewaydin Lake

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A cabin with a fire pit and outdoor seating.
A rustic cabin interior with large windows, a bookshelf, a rocking chair, and a door with a wreath.
A rustic wooden table with a large watermelon, a mug, and a plate with watermelon slices.
A house with a grey exterior and a yellow door, surrounded by trees and a hammock in the foreground.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near White Mountain National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Stoneham, ME
  • Place, Sunday River
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Conway Scenic Railway
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Place, Cranmore Mountain Resort
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

+1
1 Double Futon and 4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Stoneham

Located in Stoneham, this cottage is on the waterfront. Inland Woods and Trails and Connector are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Mountain National Forest and Kezar Lake. Waterskiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Stoneham, ME

What's nearby

  • Fryeburg Fair - 33 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Sunday River - 39 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Settlers' Green Outlet Village - 51 min drive - 63.2 km
  • Conway Scenic Railway - 55 min drive - 67.5 km
  • Cranmore Mountain Resort - 57 min drive - 68.2 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AJ's Everything Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cho Sun Sushi Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Moon's Brass Rail Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪New England Dogsledding - ‬50 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mad Moose on beautiful Keewaydin Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Mad Moose on beautiful Keewaydin Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mad Moose on beautiful Keewaydin Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mad Moose on beautiful Keewaydin Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mad Moose on beautiful Keewaydin Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from White Mountain National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Kezar Lake and Sabattus Mountain. Papoose Pond and Stearns Hill are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, adult kids and 2 grandsons just spent a wonderful week at this property with our pups. The beach area and yard were perfect for my grandsons who are 2.5 and 5 years old. The beach is shallow and sandy. We kayaked, swam relaxed and made wonderful family memories. Paula was very easy to communicate with and very responsive. We are looking at the calendar and deciding when to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gorgeous, serene location! The cottage is fairly primitive, but the ambiance makes up for it in spades! The sunsets, the loons, the heron, tree frogs, fox - it was all awesome ! Our host, Paula, was amazingly responsive and worked hard to address an issue we had with a random unleashed dog! I was traveling with an elderly relative and had to pivot to make the entryway accessible for someone with a walker, but we got it done. We are working to coordinate our calendars to return next year!
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful waterfront sandy bottom great views stargazing magnificent! Check in easy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mad Moose!

Second year staying at the Max Moose…. It’s such a great spot and the lake is quiet and beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway and quality family time

Our stay was great. We had our elderly parents who travelled from overseas to spend the summer with us. The setting is beautiful, the accommodation is basic but perfect for the setting and exactly what we were looking for. It allowed us to just be a family with no distractions and enjoying g the glorious nature and super warm water of the lake. We definitely will be back thank you.
Lovely sunset
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a wonderful one week stay at the Mad Moose! We spent most of our time by the lake, enjoying the private sandy beach. My 5 year old and dog loved playing in the shallow water. Paula was a great host and very easy to communicate with. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing week

Cozy cabin steps away from a beautiful lake. Kayaks ready for use, cozy fire pit, and beds for up to 8 guests. We had peaceful getaway here and our dog loved her best life playing in the yard and in the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last minute trip

Great location, nice sandy beach, sunny all afternoon and very quiet. Paula was communicative, we ran out of propane for the grill and it was quickly replaced. I would recommend Mad Moose and certainly visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful and restful place! Had an amazing experience, time just melted away and the family really connected. Had beautiful weather overall and was on on the kayaks and row boat daily. The Loons were amazing!!! My only suggestion is bring a small side table of sorts for extra countertop space in the kitchen. csnt wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hidden Gem

The mad moose is a perfect cabin for small families of all ages . We had a great week of fishing,swimming,reading and relaxing . Paula was so easy to contact and fast to reply. Looking forward to our next trip back to Keywadin :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

Lovely property tucked on a quiet lake with private beach. So grateful Paula allows dogs so our pup could travel with us. Enjoyed kayaking, hiking, fishing! House is very clean and well kept. 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family camp

We had a wonderful week at the Mad Moose! No cell service, no WiFi... just swimming, kayaking, reading, and campfires! My son even found wild blueberries in the yard and loved picking the ripe berries every morning. This is the perfect spot to unwind and reconnect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

just... wow!

we have been going to a different cabin in maine every year for the past 12 years. this was easily one of our favorites. the sandy entry to the lake and the clear water made swimming and kayaking a delight. after a normally busy saturday, we had the lake essentially to ourselves for the rest of the week. beautiful views, great hikes nearby. i could go on but suffice it to say we LOVED "the mad moose!"
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A wet year....

The weather this year was different
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful, quiet cabin on a beautiful lake. We loved biking and walking in this area. It would be a good idea to bring a screened bug hat for walking. The lake was amazing! Kayaking and even a row boat! Lots of space out back for a game of horseshoes and a nice set up for cooking outside. The long line was great to hang our bathing suits and towels after a swim, even though I think it was a dog walk:) Loved the old classic games in the closet, and puzzles for rainy days! Lots of space in the kitchen for a highchair or two if needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and Peaceful, quality family time

Me, my husband, and our 3 elementary aged girls had a wonderful time here. Huge backyard, sandy bottom clear lake all the way to dock, we could touch up until the dock too! We enjoyed swimming all day, every day!! The two kayaks were great. Cottage was cute and comfy, had everything we needed including lobster pot! Our dog enjoyed her first vacation here also. Our plan was to explore outside the town once, but once we got there, we realized we needed to catchup on rest and family time without expectations of leaving, and that we did. Beautiful view. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun for people and dogs! Cozy Maine camp

The house is rustic, property is right on the water. This is a smaller lake but big enough to enjoy paddle boarding and kayaking and swimming in for the week. You will not find “farmhouse minimalist chic modernism house flipper style” in this home. This is a camp with upgrades (or drinkable water and separate sleeping spaces.) We lived outdoors most of the time. The house is well cared for and we enjoyed the kayaks. Didn’t realize there is no actual living room/ couch/ tv area (can use the futon in the bunk room for that purpose) but we had good weather And weren’t inside much. Could benefit from more comfy outside seating but we knew this ahead of time. Overall had a lovely stay away from every day and are so thankful our dogs were able to come on our adventure. They had a good stay too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lake! Basic accommodations

The location on Keewaydin Lake was great! Nice beach and very shallow water. Great size property for outdoor eating and campfires. Kitchen is a camp kitchen. It has a full size fridge and small oven. It has WiFi, which is great! Dog friendly! Lacks a space for a family to hang out indoors. The tv and futon are in the 2nd bedroom. Not the best setup for kids. Some issues we had: Lacking of cleanliness - when we arrived the bath mat and welcome mats were not vacuumed and dirty. Microwave not wiped down. Previous guests clothes in the bureau. Trash left in the outdoor trashcan.Great communication with Paula! We had a few hiccups along the way. Paula responded to all emails/texts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mad Moose cottage was perfect for our vacation. The sandy private beach kept our granddaughters, ages 2 and 4 happy. The gradual increase in water depth was perfect. Shallow enough for them to enjoy but not far out, deep enough for adults to swim. The fishing was great! Paula was exceptionally quick in responding to my messages. We love the Mad Moose.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake

We enjoyed our time in the cabin and surrounding towns. Great for day trips in all directions. Paula was great with communications.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lake cabin stay

Coming from a city, the Mad Moose cabin was the perfect way to rest and relax among nature. We loved all the outdoor experiences (kayaking and swimming in the lake, grilling our meals, great fire pit and star gazing). The cabin itself had lots of charm. It rained during our stay and we loved gazing out the windows, watching/listening to the rain while on the rocking chairs. Paula was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful lake access

We loved the lake access, it was perfect! We swam and fished and kayaked. The weather wasn’t great but we made the most of it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great times at the Mad Moose!

We had a wonderful time at the Mad Moose. The lake was perfect for our kids to swim without any type of floaties. Also, they loved the bunkbeds and all of the books and games. All in all, we had a great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful week in Maine

Paula was very easy to communicate with and helpful in the week. The gradual entrance to the water was great for the littles and the dog! We enjoyed our stay and the adventures we were able to go on from this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

A great place for my family! Another great summer of great memories! Thank you Paula!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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