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Private lakeside home with 2 private docks, hot tub, bball hoop, H2o activities

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Miscellaneous
Large dining room table. Fits 10 comfortably. (Heatpump replaced window A/C)
Outdoor dining
Exterior
16 colored overhead Festoon lights for whatever mood you are feeling.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Mousam Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Shapleigh, ME
  • Place, Mousam Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Ogunquit Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement room

1 Double Futon

First level master

1 King Bed

Living room sleep sofa

1 Double Futon

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private lakeside home with 2 private docks, hot tub, bball hoop, H2o activities

Bring your family or a group of friends for a fun and relaxing stay on Mousam Lake! With three bedrooms, an additional loft and basement sleeping area, there’s room for everyone!

Explore the lake with the canoes and kayaks available to you or bring your own boat, the public boat launch is a mile away!

When you’re not enjoying the lake, the house provides many spaces for your favorite outdoor yard games, a screen house to have a drink and play some cards and a large hot tub to melt away the stresses of life.

Inside you’ll find every thing you’ll need for a comfortable stay. A large dining room table encourages togetherness. The fully stocked kitchen is complete, including everything you will need for those lobsters you’ve been craving since last summer. Each shower is equipped with spa grade shampoo/conditioner and body wash.

If you feel like getting out a bit, you will find Ted’s fried clams, a beer store, a natural food store, and a handful of local restaurants and ice cream spots all about a mile from the house! On top of all the other great things to see or do in southern Maine, there is something for everyone!

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Kindly put the trash in the bins in the garage!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2333453vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Shapleigh

Located in Shapleigh, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bowl A Rama and Pine Hollow Little Par Three Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore McKeon Environmental Reserve and Mary Grant Nature Preserve. Acton Fairgrounds and Heritage Park Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.
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Shapleigh, ME

What's nearby

  • Mousam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 41 min drive - 60.1 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 45 min drive - 61.6 km
  • Marginal Way - 46 min drive - 52.8 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 47 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 35 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Third Alarm Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Paras Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Train Tavern - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private lakeside home with 2 private docks, hot tub, bball hoop, H2o activities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Private lakeside home with 2 private docks, hot tub, bball hoop, H2o activities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private lakeside home with 2 private docks, hot tub, bball hoop, H2o activities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private lakeside home with 2 private docks, hot tub, bball hoop, H2o activities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private lakeside home with 2 private docks, hot tub, bball hoop, H2o activities located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Mousam Lake and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Acton Fairgrounds. McKeon Environmental Reserve and Mary Grant Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 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. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location! Quiet and beautiful! Very comfortable home!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2025
Thanks for the visit! Happy holidays!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a weekend trip! The lake access was easy, and the kayaks/paddle boards were an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Thanks for spending some time with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valerie o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall enjoyed our stay! Enjoyed the morning dock view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
The twilight hours on either dock are really magical!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and had everything we needed for a great extended family lake getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JIllian Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented Chris' property for my cousins wedding weekend and it was truly amazing. It is 10-15 minutes from all essentials we needed for the weekend. 8 minutes from the venue as well. It was so clean and very spacious. The outdoor amenities were incredible. The beds were super comfortable. the kitchen had all of the essentials. enough towels to last a lifetime. We are dog people though. The dogs were part of the wedding and having a such a nice place for the humans to stay as well as the dogs was really perfect. They had enough yard space, Chris even has a welcome area for them with shampoo and a towel. The docks were great for them to access the water. and there was a hose readily available for when they got muddy. The fire pit was the best. We also felt really safe here and Chris was extremely easy to communicate with and get a hold of. 10/10 rating all around
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lulu A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends and family friendly, very spacious kitchen, clean rooms, and such a gorgeous lake! It felt very lived-in, unlike some other short-term rentals. We absolutely loved being able to kayak, paddleboard, and use the floaties on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a review. We appreciate your visit and wish you the best Autumn! Be well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lake home was the perfect place to end our summer! The home is well taken care of and has everything you need for cooking meals and loving the lake life. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
Sarah - were so thrilled you enjoyed your stay at the lake!
Verified

6/10 Okay

margaret h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house needs some attention. As the week went on there were several things that caused frustration. Owner would get back to us, sometimes delayed. The hot tub was nice and we appreciated the live Christmas tree!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

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

Excellent Lake House

Great stay house was as advertised. Chris was very easy to communicate with. Large yard w plenty of seating and firepit with good lighting. Would stay again 100%.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
We're thrilled to hear the lakehouse was great for your family getaway, we toonenjoy the privacy of the yard and the ambiance of the café lights!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Maine

Would also be a good place to rent during the summer
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
We would love to host you in the summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia Z.

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

July 4th weekend!

Thank you for making your house available to our family during July 4th long weekend. We had a great stay. It was clean, and cozy. We appreciate it! We would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S.

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

In love with the Lake life

We loved everything about our stay! House had everything you can think of and the beds were the most comfortable we have ever had at a rental! The hot tub was great to soak in at the end of the day. We used the canoes and kayaks every day, highly suggest a paddle right before sunset! Owners were quick to respond with any questions. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2024
Thanks for the visit with your family Kerri! We're sooo glad the weather cooperated and you enjoyed the lake, hot tub and beds!!! We are so happy when our guests enjoy all the fun, connection and a side of relaxation at the house! Looking forward to having you back. Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Fantastic vacation rental

1st time back to Mousam Lake in 30 years. The house was perfect fit for 6 adults and 6 kids. House was clean, sleeping accommodations very comfortable. Two docs, one faced the firework barge. Other held our 20ft boat. Floats, paddle board and canoe’s provided. Kids spent morning and evenings fishing. Large yard with fire pit. Many house spent enjoying the Maine air. Neighbors are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
We're thrilled to hear the lakehouse was great for your family getaway and to be apart of sharing your return to Mousam with your family. We too enjoy the privacy of the yard and the ambiance of the café lights, and endless water activities. It was a true pleasure meeting you and some of your group!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy m.

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

Perfect!

We had an amazing stay. Our host was very responsive and the house had everything we needed....there were many little extras that exceeded our expectations. The lake was clean and beautiful and our outside amenities were outstanding including the extra touches of kindling to make a fire, accent lighting and plenty of seating. The hot tub was especially relaxing, clean and worked very well. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend that others enjoy this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
Thanks for the detailed review! Hope all is well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Summer Vacation

Our experience was wonderful. The house was well kept and had many amenities. There was a small problem with the hot tub and the owners were very prompt in fixing it and getting it taken care of. There were twelve of us and the house had more than enough room to accommodate that many people. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
Thanks Andrew!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Incredible Lake House

This home has everything you could ever want in a lake house! My family loved the location on the water, in addition to the hot tub, fire pit, hammock, and wonderful screened-inn porch. No detail is over-looked here- from the board games, to toiletries, to paper goods- the home had everything you could think of for a relaxing family get away. We have stayed at other rentals on Mousam Lake and this home was by far the nicest we have ever visited! The hosts were extremely accommodating and responsive- can’t wait to return next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
Thanks Kate! Come back anytime 😊
Verified

8/10 Good

lesley m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Shapleigh

The house was great, clean, well stocked, roomy and bright. The yard was big, with plenty of space for games and hanging out. Our one disappointment was that photos of the property made it seem like the lake was close to the yard when in fact we had to walk across the street through another yard to get to the dock and our boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Lesley - we appreciate you staying with us and we are glad your enjoyed the house and property! We'll be sure to adjust the listing to better outline access to our private dock sorry for the confusion! Enjoy the rest of your summer☀️ !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

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

Great getaway!

Our family had a wonderful time at this property. The house was well stocked. We loved the back yard and thought it had a lovely ambiance. We had multiple lobster boils and loved using the firepit. We used the dock across the street everyday to boat and swim off of. We had 5 people and one child and thought the house was a really comfortable fit for this amount. We did not use the loft or basement bedroom although these might work for a younger adult. Thanks for helping us make this such a fun trip!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Great Girls Get Away

Beautiful place if you have a large group. Many areas to gather from the fire pit to hot tub or a quick pickup game of basketball! It was rainy for us one day and I side we were comfortable with family visiting for the day. Perfect table space for large group dining or game playing! Beds are comfortable there is another sleeping space in the basement we did not use but would be great for even more to join you on your vacation. Kitchen had everything we needed. Good accessibility to the water . Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2025
Thanks Kathleen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian C.

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

Great Maine house with all the amenities!

From day one Erica was friendly and accommodating. I had to change our dates and she generously helped make it possible. The house is so nice and comfortable, including the beds and strong A/C in every room. Hot tub is the fanciest we’ve ever been in! LOVED it! Downstairs bedroom is perfect for a teenager who doesn’t mind walking through the unfinished basement to get to it. Gas grill seems brand new. Picnic house (as we dubbed it) is so, so nice for eating outside without any bugs. We used the canoes & kayaks everyday. Floating dock is great. Overall very happy we rented this house! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
Thanks for such a detailed review! Hope all is well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Perfect Vacation Home

We had a great, comfortable, clean, and peaceful stay at Erica’s house! It was a perfect vacation home in that we had everything we needed, were very cozy, and had easy communication with the owners when we had questions. The weather wasn’t great for us to enjoy the area as much as we’d have liked, but the property has amazing access to the lake, although one access point is across the street (the lake wraps around). The only minor issue we had is that the front room, which has great couches, space to play games, and the tv does not have curtains/blinds on the big windows. Given how early is gets dark, there was a good chunk of our visit where we felt a little exposed to neighbors, but since we mostly laid on the couches/sat around playing games, it didn’t matter too much. We would definitely come back in the summer and enjoy all the property has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
We appreciate the time in such a detailed review. Hope all is well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Quiet Getaway

My family really enjoyed the privacy of renting a home. The home and property is clean and comfortable. The owners are very responsive. We liked that the home is a little bit remote and not in a busy lake area, and that stores are still accessible nearby. The neighbors were also friendly giving us some gems of locations to suggest to eat at while there. Ted's Fried Clams was very close. The Shapleigh Corner Store has awesome Pizza and other treats! Breakfast at Mel's Raspberry Patch in Sanford is not too far away and delicious. The closest ocean beach is just a short 35-40 min drive. We were able to enjoy some indoor games on the rainy days and enjoy the lake on the sunny days. The outdoor backyard area is lovely with a hot tub and firepit with pretty lighting. My kids loved jumping off the raft and just floating on the quiet lake in the floaties provided and trying out a paddleboard. Who am I kidding...the adults loved it too!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Michelle, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! You were fantastic to rent to and communicate with. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. We were very grateful to have such desirable guests and would welcome you back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Many pros, a few quirks

Great property for a family lake vacation. We loved the location, easy access to the lake, the kayaks, the large yard, the fire pit, the hot tub. We basically did not leave the property and that was perfect. The downsides are two of the sleeping areas. There are three proper bedrooms that would comfortably sleep 6-7. The sleeping loft is right off the kitchen so unless everyone keeps exactly the same hours, those people are going to be disturbed. Also it requires climbing down a ladder to get to a bathroom. Bigger concern was the basement sleeping area, accessed through an unfinished part of the basement. There was a funky smell and the air quality did not seem good. Bathroom access in the night is tough. The electrical was a little jerry-rigged. We had teenagers sleeping down there and they put up with it, but if you have a larger group, think through who is going to sleep where.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily H.

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

Mousam Lake Getaway

I want to start by saying that Erica & Chris were amazing (fantastic communicaiton) & our family had a fabulous week in Maine on Mousam Lake. Positives: house was stocked with everything we needed, living room was a big area for everyone, it even Netflix had a guest account for us to use (thank you). We brought 2 baby gates for our two 1 year olds which worked out great. The backyard is great and Erica supplied corn hole boards to use as well. We enjoyed many nights outside by the fire, and some of our family enjoyed the hot tub as well (said it was fabulous). Giant lobster pot was great! Boat launch was easily accessible and near the property. There’s a little beach for kids down the road that was great for our 1 yr olds to “walk in” to the water. Negatives: the double headed shower on the main floor was different. Our family that stayed upstairs said the rooms were small and that the shower curtain barely fit the shower. We didn’t use the loft area, and our guests who stayed in basement said it was warm due to no AC downstairs (very cool space though). Loved the master bedroom of the kitchen! Couldn’t find the pullout couch in the living room, as advertised which was disappointing with our big group. There are a lot of stairs to get down to both water access areas, which can be challenging for really young or old guests. We wished the (swimming) stairs on the front dock were up front where we swam (vs around the other side of the dock). All in all, we had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Hi Emily - Thanks for all the feedback, we'll take your input and make some additions. We wish you would have asked about the pull out couch in the livingroom its the blue couch with the chaise (the bottom slides out similar to the one in the basement). We will add a ladder (its too deep off the front for stairs) in addition to the stairs for convenience. Thanks again for staying with us for your a Summer vacation!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura W.

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

Great spot

Property was very nice & clean, well appointed with details for travelers. Was surprised to find that one bedroom was an open loft of the kitchen and another in the basement without bathroom or A/C. We enjoyed the hot tub, the kayaks and canoes (which included life preservers in all sizes), and the fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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