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Lakefront Cottage - private dock, large decks, large fire pit

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Property grounds
Large Dock and Swim Raft
Exterior
3 Floors of living
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Family Room in basement

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Outdoor Shower (available June - October)

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage - private dock, large decks, large fire pit

Your family and friends will love this lakefront retreat on the shores of Watchic Lake! Enjoy lazy afternoons on the water with the help of a private dock, shaded decks.

This 4 bedroom home is located directly on the lake. It is great for swimming, fishing, floating, or just sitting by the fire pit and relaxing. In the winter you can enjoy ice skating, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing.

The main level is an open concept living area combining the dining, kitchen, and living room. There are two large bedrooms on the second floor. The master bedroom has a private balcony. The other room contains a full and twin size bed. There are two small bedrooms in the basement (one does not have a window) and another cozy family room.

We have a selection of games and DVDs for rainy days or nights at home. Light a fire in the fire pit near the water and enjoy views of the lake

Just twenty miles from Portland International Jetport. 35 minutes to Funtown/Splashtown and 40 minutes to Old Orchard Beach. North Conway NH and outlet shopping make for a nice midweek day trip.

Fall leaf peeping, the Fryeburg Fair, hiking and biking are all within a close proximity. Winter rentals provide access to ITS trails and bountiful ice fishing.

***Please note this home is in close proximity to adjacent neighbors. Some neighbors have been known to throw parties and play loud music on the weekend.***

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4241079
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Standish

Located in Standish, this cottage is on the waterfront. Woodland Valley Disc Golf and Long Beach Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Poulin Preserve and Watchic Pond. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Standish, ME

What's nearby

  • Watchic Pond - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sebago Lake - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Thompson's Point - 32 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 38 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 42 min drive - 55.4 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 31 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panda Market - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪TJ's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whistle Stop - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage - private dock, large decks, large fire pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Cottage - private dock, large decks, large fire pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage - private dock, large decks, large fire pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage - private dock, large decks, large fire pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage - private dock, large decks, large fire pit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Watchic Pond and within 9 mi (15 km) of Saco River and Little Watchic Pond. Sebago Lake and Horne Pond are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Yes everything was amazing great conditions had everything u needed and the view was beautiful every morning I would watch the sun rise because of how beautiful the sun shine reflected of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying here and wish we had the opportunity to stay longer. Communication was outstanding, the house was beautiful and the views of the lake were gorgeous! Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great, and the lake was crystal clear and beautiful! The water in mid-October was cold, but that didn't stop us from going in for a dip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wanda A.

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

Family wedding

Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful comfortable home that had everything we needed for our stay. Loved that each upstairs bedroom had their own half bath. So often there are not enough bathrooms to get the whole family ready. We also appreciated all the usb charging ports, very convenient to have next to the beds and the couch in the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

Graduation 2023

Really nice lakeside location, plenty of comfortable space for family and friends to enjoy celebrating our graduate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

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

A great week!

We ended up having wonderful weather and took full advantage of the lake, kayaks, bbq grills, and fire pit. All the things were there for us to reconnect and make memories with family! The blow up cobra floatie created a lot of laughs!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Lots of extras in case you forget small kitchen items. Very clean. Would have been good to have string likes working because of how dark back yard was. Also canoes that leak should be removed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lisa R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Furniture is torn up from cats, indoor trash cans were dirty we had to clean, mice droppings in kitchen cabinets, acrylic glassware needs replaced, mold in shower, bath towels very old, community coated with host on Friday am and never heard from him until Monday night.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Comfortable base

We used this house as our base for a weekend wedding nearby. Our needs were simple and this house was a comfortable place to sleep and eat our breakfast. If we wanted more ambitious meals, the kitchen would have served us well.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

August Family Week at the Lake

The Loon’s Nest worked out very well for our family of eight. The kitchen is up-to-date and well stocked with dishes, utensils, and pots and pans. The refrigerator is huge. The deck off the main level was great for reading, grilling, and outdoor meals. The upstairs bedrooms were very comfortable and each has a private bath which was really nice. The bedrooms on the lower level are quite small but workable. The bathroom on the main level has the only indoor shower, but the outdoor shower is wonderful. The waterfront area was great. We enjoyed the dock which is roomy enough for chairs and has stairs to access the lake. The raft was nice for swimming and fishing. The huge deck near the water has plenty of tables and chairs and a beach umbrella. There is also a small screened sunroom with couches and a small refrigerator. The sunroom was a perfect place to go for peace and quiet. Other reviews mentioned how close the neighbors are and how noisy they can be. Our experience was that it was noisy and crowded on the weekend but after that it was super quiet. The lake was nice for kayaking and we enjoyed watching and listening to the loons.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy C.

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

Almost perfect with a beautiful view

We had a wonderful time staying at Loon’s Nest. The view of Watchic Lake was beautiful from the dock. We loved the white Christmas lights that went all the way down. The large deck and fire pit had plenty of seating and we spent a ton of time just sitting on the dock. The kitchen was well-stocked. The living room was comfortable and we enjoyed the decks on all the floors. Communication with the hosts was easy and efficient. Our son loved having the Wii, board games and a great dock to swim from. We also appreciated the thorough instructions/info binder. The neighbors are very, very close, but friendly. But there isn’t a lot of privacy if that is what you’re looking for. The sunroom wasn’t the cleanest- we ended up mainly using the deck/grill instead. The only other cons for us were no A/C (it was really hot the first few days of our stay), no washer and dryer and only one tiny shower on the first floor. We would definitely recommend Snickerdoodles for breakfast/lunch (there’s a river with a picnic area right before you get there that’s great to eat at!). It was also an easy drive into Portland and to the coast to see the lighthouses (35-45 min). Overall a great stay! ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

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

Amazing

The pictures do not to this home justice! It was absolutely beautiful. Perfect place for a weekend getaway. The fire pit was a great way to spend the night, there was even a pile of wood we used (after drying it out for a bit). The neighbors were very friendly and did not bother us / get upset with the music playing for the majority of the weekend. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Exactly what we needed!

We were looking to spend a week relaxing and swimming and enjoying family time and that's exactly what we got. Having only one bathroom was a bit of a challenge but really not a huge deal. The owners were super helpful with our questions. We would definitely go back and rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

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

Comfortable Camp

Very comfortable, homey camp. Wonderful lakeside dock, perfect for swimming and boating. There was an shallow area for 3-year old to play in, too. Large deck with grill near the water was lovely for cocktails and dinner. The wifi was excellent. The property was as described. Neighbors are close but friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl S.

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

Great lake getaway spot close to Portland

Clean lake with friendly neighbors and a roomy house made this a comfortable place for our week long vacation. The deck area by the waterfront was in particularly nice with lots of seating, a huge grill and a cabana with a mini fridge. The local lake association was great too with helping us to out in our sunfish and small boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephani P.

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

Our week on Watchic

Overall we had a great week on Watchic lake! The water is so clean and the house fit the amount of people we vacationed with. The house had most of what we needed. All the beds were very comfortable, the amount of decks were very accommodating. We spent most of the time on the dock and floating on the water! We loved that there were access to the paddle boat and kayaks. A few things to be mildly critical of, I just wish we could have checked in prior to 4pm, that there was a second bath (although the outdoor shower was nice), and the couch was a little cleaner. The owner was good at communication. Otherwise, we had a great time and would recommend to others!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Aimee N.

Family getaway

The house was clean and quaint. The property was lovely leading to the beautiful lake view. It was so peaceful and quiet. A great getaway! Couple of notes, the DVD player did not work and screen doors were off it’s hinges. Limited hot water. Difficult not to track sand into the home even with leaving shoes at entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Had a wondertime

House is perfect for a weekend get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Great place on the lake!

We had everything we needed to relax on the lake! The owner is very responsive. We used the paddle boat and kyack! Great time roasting marshmallows at the campfire, and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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8/10 Good

Jonathan M.

Great!!

We had a great time at this place. Good location. Clean. Comfortable. Would have really liked to experience all this place has to offer in the summer months. But it still kept us warm in April.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Bryan H.

Great place to unwind.

Place was great. Neighbors on right as you look at lake were cool. Party animals. Neighbors on the left threatened to call the cops on us. So a mixed bag. Overall it was a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Spacious and Accomodating; Overall Amazing!

I stayed at Rob's property with a group totaling 10 people. Although we never actually met face to face, he was available by phone or email at any point. The house had ample space to accommodate the large group size between the four bedrooms and available couch space. Beyond that, I'll try to be brief; the summer house / oversized patio / fire pit / dock / water are all amazing. The pictures don't really do the property justice for the amount of fun that can be had in a variety of ways. The house is cozy, but keep in mind there is no central A/C, so it can get pretty warm in the summer. Thankfully, the nights were relatively cool, there's a number of box fans available to circulate air, and windows are abundant. Standish itself isn't much to see if you're touring, but a 35 minute drive from Portland (actually a really nice, small port city) makes it a great location. We also drove to Boston for a day (~2.5 hours), as well as Acadia National Park (~3.5 hours). All-in-all, it was the perfect location for my group's needs for the 4th of July. I would definitely recommend staying here, and look forward to again should I ever return to Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Cortney C.

Great Rental

Clean, great location! Lots of space! Loved the bonus room by the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Yaroslav C.

Highly recommend!

The house is nice, warm, clean, and cozy. We had 10 people and there was more than plenty of room to sleep. The lake access with outdoor fireplace is a great bonus. Lots of privacy. Communication with owners was easy and timely. Will be looking to come back in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

About the host

Hosted by Rob Richardson

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I grew up in the area around where the house is located and moved to Boston in 2010. We have family that live in the area and we were looking for a vacation home that we could stay at and have family gatherings when we are in town.

Why they chose this property

This house checked off everything on our list. We wanted a place that was on the water for swimming and boating. We wanted it to be big enough to have family and friends stay over and we wanted it to be close enough to Portland so that it was easy to get to. We didn't want to spend half the weekend traveling to and from the house.

What makes this property unique

In the warmer months, the loons will sing to you from the water, which is fantastic. In the winter months, the sounds of the ice on the lake will lull you to sleep at night. Truly, this is an authentic Maine experience no matter the season.

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