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Charming Lakefront Cottage

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of the beach.
A cozy living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wicker basket on a white cabinet. A sliding glass door leads to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with wooden floors, white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Sebasticook Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Newport, ME
  • Place, Sebasticook Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Center
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Savings Amphitheater
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Basement Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Basement bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Main level bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Newport

Located in Newport, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. JW Parks Golf Course and Hermon Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sebasticook Lake and Great Moose Lake. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Newport, ME

What's nearby

  • Sebasticook Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 28 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 29 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 30 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Bangor Mall - 31 min drive - 62.6 km

Getting around

  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Lakefront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lakefront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lakefront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lakefront Cottage located?

This Newport cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sebasticook Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of JW Parks Golf Course and Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital. Great Moose Lake and Lake Wassookeag are also within 20 miles (32 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 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally clean; good water access; quiet area; responsive hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location everything is very close

Very nice clean cottage nice beach and deck very easy check in and out recommended highly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you and so glad you enjoyed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charming little cottage.

We absolutely loved our week in Newport. The camp was adorable and just loved the dock out over the water right off the bedroom. Couldn't help but have a fun time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage on Lake Sebasticook! Hope you can return next summer.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely sunrises

Very close to the lake. Lots of wildlife. Loved the dock with the awesome chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yearly family vacation

The cottage was very comfortable, and the lake is great! Any of my question were answered within an hour or two. Definitely would rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nita's Newport

Loved it. Peaceful and beautiful. Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th Visit!

We enjoyed our fourth stay at the cottage this summer. Lake views, swims, and boat outings kept us busy and happy. We had cooler weather this round, but still got into the water every day. Checked out the new Renys location in Pittsfield and made day trips to Bucksport and Orono. We aim to return and repeat the fun :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cottage right on the lake

Cottage was located directly on the lake... the kids enjoyed running out and jumping into the lake/off the dock multiple times a day. Location is close to stores and restaurants. Would recommend bringing a bath mat or towel for outside the shower as we ended up having to use a beach towel. Overall we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy third visit

Our third stay at the cottage was excellent. We were fortunate to have great weather at the lake - I'm not sure the water has ever been so warm. Easy communication with the owners and the home was as comfortable as we remembered it to be. Swimming, boating, and bird watching made the week fly by. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
So glad you had a great vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

information

Would like to have known about water . RE bring your own to drink. Should be in property description when looking to rent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Will be sure to add that to our listing. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique lake stay in central ME

This historical lakefront cottage was full of quirky charm. Our family of four delighted in the proximity to the water, the unique layout of the home and the comfortable furnishings. We endlessly swam, used the boats and watched the lake. Very quiet and peaceful - we were grateful for the retreat at the end of a busier vacation. Wonderful running and walking in the neighborhood. A heron and several loons sighted (in addition to the ducks!). Easy day trips to Pittsfield, Bangor and Waterville to visit some of our favorite spots. Would love to return, thanks for lending us this lovely place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
We are so happy you got some swimming and boating in and took advantage of the local surroundings. We hope you’ll return soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake House

Great property on the lake, everything you need is there or in the town 5min away. Enjoyed the sunrise’s and was able to catch a couple of fish as well. Would recommend to others. Owner is easily reachable if needed.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sebasticook cabin

Lovely cabin in a very quiet neighborhood! We loved it very peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful lake vacation

We had a great visit to Maine with our two children (ages 4 and 1). Camp was extremely convenient to family nearby. A cute lakefront property with nice beach and although we didn't use them there were kayaks and a paddleboat available for use which is nice. We had a smooth checkin process and binder with many resources and information about the property was available and clear. As a family with 2 young children the layout was a little difficult given loft style with no doors on rooms or stairways, but there were some baby gates available. We also missed that there were no towels available, so make sure to pack some! We took off a star for cleanliness as we felt it hadn't been cleaned very well prior to our arrival. Overall though we had a nice stay and enjoyed our vacation visiting family in Maine.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great family getaway

The property itself is fantastic! So cute and well cared for and stocked with so much to help you enjoy time at the lake. Beautiful views, great neighborhood and GREAT fishing. The wraparound deck adds a ton of square footage to the space and we spent most of our time on it. The only negatives we experienced were: 1) The cottage faces due east and was in the shade after 12pm every day. For us this was a minor drawback. 2) The water quality of the lake was not what we were expecting and we had to travel elsewhere to go swimming. Both of these things have nothing to do with the owner or their wonderful cottage, but they could be helpful to know for future travelers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second stay at the lake!

Everything was great. Love the property and hope to rent again when renovations are complete.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A true Maine cabin

This is an authentic cozy cottage that is very typical of many seasonal lake cottages. Not fancy, just the way life is here in Maine. You might call it down-home or from another era of bygone times. The house is old, not luxury, yet, it is very adequate and comfortable.. This had good waterfront access with shallow water which is super great for young kids, and I might add very hard to find. It has an excellent dock and lots of water toys for all ages. We loved the balcony which provides an excellent view of the lake and sky and all that goes with it: osprey, loons, ducks, sunrises, sunsets, moonrises, stars. The cottage is in a very quiet area but also very convenient to shopping and I 95. We found it to be a perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

We flew into Maine to visit family and stayed at this awesome little lake house. It was the perfect location to start day trips from, as well as stay in and relax by the lake. Would give more than 5 stars if possible for communication with owner. We had a few small questions resolved almost immediately and couldn’t be happier with our experience!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Uniquely charming

Interesting historical setting , Peaceful and quiet, short drive to Moosehead Lake area for great hikes. Our timing of this trip was just a little early for the fall colors though there were some nice changes already.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good and not so good.

Overall charm and location cannot be better. The cabin has lots of windows, so it's bright and sunny, and just steps from your private beach. Bring towels from home as they are not provided AND there is no TV. One is provided, but even local stations don't come through. Using our phone Wi-Fi, we could get PBS, but nothing else. The door in the basement bedroom slides with difficulty. Washer and dryer are provided, but you can only do dark clothing because the water is funky and might discolor lighter things. Stairs have no handrails, and there is a huge tripping hazard in the yard where a slab of concrete, that for some reason, has handles in it. We loved the cabin and the lake, but some things need attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect summer vacation and getaway

The property is everything that we hoped for a perfect summer vacation. The lake cottage is just the right size for our family of 6. Everyone had their own comfy bed and we enjoyed the small private beach, the quiet lake and everything around us. We also rented a boat and a jetski that we enjoyed throughout our stay. This is a memorable vacation for everyone in my party especially the kids!!! Thank you for sharing the property with us. Til next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place!

Our kids had an absolute blast here! They were in the lake every day swimming. The views were amazing and the location was perfect for us to travel other places. The house was very clean and perfect for our family. Can't say enough great stuff about it!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot on beautiful lake

We had a great vacation. Thanks so much and we hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you visit again too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Successful Second Visit

We really enjoyed our return visit to the cottage on Sebasticook. The views are fantastic, access to the water easy and diverse (swimming, paddle boat, floating, kayaks), walking options quiet and plentiful...a welcoming neighborhood to ease into a vacation mindset. We spotted two bald eagles, plenty of loons and ducks. The cottage itself is comfortably appointed and charmingly quirky. A unique place to land for a week and all four of our family members have what we need here. We ventured out to Borestone Mountain, Bucksport for lunch & Fort Knox, Winslow for Big G's, Orono for a UMO campus visit, Pittsfield for Manson Park & Renys...our teen even enjoyed a free paint program offered at the Newport library. Check the Rolling Thunder for area activities! We already look forward to another future trip, thank you :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Wow, you covered alot of territory in your 1 week stay. So glad you had so much fun. Hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation

Myself with My daughters and their daughters enjoyed a week on the lake at this cottage. Plenty to do with boats, dock, pedal boat! Games and toys for the little ones and kitchen had everything we needed to cook! Amazing gas grill for our cookouts and enjoyed fires in fire pit at night! Great neighbors that checked on my adult daughters when they floated out into middle of lake on their raft. Everyone enjoyed themselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
So glad you all had fun & enjoyed your stay.
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