Rent the Lodge and our property for your family reunion, wedding, or group event, 16BR/10BA, Capacity 50

16 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 50873 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Mountain view

Check out the area

Aurora, ME

Lincoln Memorial Library57 min drive
Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)80 min drive
University of Maine84 min drive
West Grand Lake117 min drive

Rooms & beds

16 bedrooms (sleeps 50)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 13

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 14

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 15

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 16

1 King Bed

Bedroom 17

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 18

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 19

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 20

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 21

1 Double Bed

10 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Rent the Lodge and our property for your family reunion, wedding, or group event

This off the grid, authentic lodge is located just an hour north of Bangor on one of Maine's most pristine lakes. Perfect place to entertain. Accommodations for 14 in the Lodge, There are also 8 private log cabins on the property for additional lodging. Total overnight capacity maximum of 50. Minimum group size is 20. On average our groups rates work out to be $40 -$50 per person per night. Depending upon the time of year, the overnight price for the entire property is between $1,500 and $2,000 per night.

Deep into the Maine Woods, the Lodge is only 7 miles off of paved roads, but at the trail head of Maine's extensive ATV and snowmobile trails. Stay in the lake view suite, and rent cabins for your guests! . The lodge is also situated near several of Maine' s best kept fishing secrets including Duck Lake.

The lodge has a fleet of canoes and kayaks to paddle for free. Small boats and motors can be rented daily. Releases must be signed by all. With a sizable library and plenty of common space inside the lodge, this is a great place to get away from it all with a good book and a roaring fire.

We specialize in family reunions, weddings, and in corporate retreats. We are open June thru September We do custom pricing depending upon the seasons and the group size.

Property manager

David Dane

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Mountain view

Fireplace

Butterfield Island, situated on beautiful Nicatous Lake!!

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Microwave

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 5 pets total)

Dogs are allowed in the cabins; not in the lodge!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

no loud noise outdoors after 11pm.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aurora

Located in Aurora, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Local points of interest include Mt. Jefferson and West Grand Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Aurora, ME

What's nearby

Lincoln Memorial Library - 57 min drive
Orono Farmer's Market - 82 min drive
University of Maine - 84 min drive
Chemo Pond - 113 min drive
West Grand Lake - 117 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rent the Lodge and our property for your family reunion, wedding, or group event pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Rent the Lodge and our property for your family reunion, wedding, or group event?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rent the Lodge and our property for your family reunion, wedding, or group event?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rent the Lodge and our property for your family reunion, wedding, or group event located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 32 miles (52 km) of Penobscot Valley Hospital, Lincoln Memorial Library and Jato Highlands Golf Course.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn O.

25 Sept 2023

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

Wedding

Had a beautiful wedding and reception here. The place was perfect. Everything was clean. The host was very friendly and down to earth. Appreciate the hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

7 Aug 2023

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

Family Reunion

Had a wonderful time at the lodge/cabins. Beautiful lake and generous hospitality.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt Larrabee/ S.

26 Aug 2022

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

Company Retreat

This is an amazing place for a getaway! Dave was always available for any help/questions. Fishing was very fun out on the lake, would definitely recommend the boats and they are easy to operate. Everyone had an amazing time! Thank you Dave for everything!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

23 Aug 2022

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

Perfect Family Reunion

Our stay at Nicatous Lodge and Cabins was a dream come true. The lodge and campground were full of fantastic little surprises that made our stay unforgettable. The kitchen had everything you needed to prepare a large meal (there were 40 of us). And, the great room and screened porches created a lot of extra living space. While the front lawn was a bit smaller than we’d anticipated, it was plenty big enough for multiple cornhole tourney, badminton, summer olympics, and croquet. David and the crew were wonderful hosts and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We will definitely be back for another reunion at Nicatous.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

7 Aug 2022

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

A wonderful location for a reunion!

We had our family reunion at Nicatous Lodge. There were 38 of us. We were all able to fit comfortably in the lodge and cabins. Dave, the owner was fabulous. Helpful and quick to respond before, during, and after our stay. The kitchen was extremely well stocked for preparing meals for this large group of people. The lake, situated just across the road was perfect. We used the boats, kayaks, and our own paddle boards constantly. The kids were able to run around safely. The road traffic was mostly ATVs. But the drivers of the occasional truck were courteous and careful. A 20 minute boat ride brought us to a state park beach where we hung out for a few hours. The bon fires built each night brought us all together outside. We had a few that needed to keep working. Dave’s access to high speed internet for those few was critical to enable them to stay with us for the entire time. We would stay here again! Thanks Dave!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Dane

I am an avid fly fisherman who enjoys the elements. I have been spending time in the Lake Nicatous area for 30 years. My wife Cathie and I manage the property and we are already looking forward to next season.

My business partners Steve and Patty Schuster love the outdoors and the quiet and solitude of Lake Nicatous and they are second generation Nicatous people. Together we provide for all of the coverage and we share the hosting responsibility.

My skills include facilitating business meeting and leading discussion. I am the former CEO of LOGIX Fiber Networks and I was the COO at Newwave Communications and at Atlantic Broadband before that. We also organize and conduct successful corporate retreats on the property.

Why they chose this property

The beauty and simplicity of a stay at the lodge is good for the soul! What do you require in order to enjoy life? A great meal? Physical activity like hunting and fishing? A good read? Connecting with loved ones or getting to know an acquaintance or business associate better?

We are remote, but not isolated. We have broadband internet, a text center, Dish, and cell coverage. We think that we have reached the right balance between the need for modern conveniences and the need that many of us have to get back to simpler times when human beings were more in tune with their natural surroundings and nature.

Having said all that we can offer any kind of outdoor experience that you want including a formal wedding or a black tie event. Use your imagination and think back to the turn of the century when aristocrats from New York City took a long train ride to experience the outdoors here in Maine. Or think pragmatically about the many hunters and fisherman who have stayed at the over the years.

What makes this property unique

Step back in time. See what life was like before modern conveniences introduced so much stress into our lives. Stay at the Nicatous Lodge and experience the same sights and sounds and feelings of past generations, but if you need to check in we do have wireless! Bonfires at night, fishing at the first light of day, the sounds of the dam and falls. Adirondack chairs overlooking the lake or a seat in out screen house.

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