Quiet & Remote Cottage on Panther Pond!

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A red cabin with a porch, outdoor seating, and a forest backdrop.
A grassy area with a boat and a blue canoe near a tree.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a large rug.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a dining area, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, fireplace, and kitchen.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Panther Pond

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Raymond, ME
  • Place, Panther Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maine Mall
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Raymond

Located in Raymond, this cottage is on a lake. Mayberry Hill Preserve and Sebago Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maine Wildlife Park and Seacoast Adventure. Blacksmiths and Steamboat Landing Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Raymond, ME

What's nearby

  • Panther Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sebago Lake - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Maine Mall - 35 min drive - 56.3 km
  • State Theatre - 38 min drive - 54.9 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 42 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • Freeport Station - 43 min drive
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kindred Farms Market & Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet & Remote Cottage on Panther Pond! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet & Remote Cottage on Panther Pond!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet & Remote Cottage on Panther Pond!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet & Remote Cottage on Panther Pond!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet & Remote Cottage on Panther Pond! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Panther Pond and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Crescent Lake. Raymond Pond and Rattlesnake Mountain Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed the peace and quiet, cottage was comfy and cozy and had everything we needed.Great sandy beach area for swimming. Lots of water craft and toys to use.Host was very accommodating.Highly recommend and hope to return again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay at the lake house! The property managers were so thoughtful and we found nothing lacking. The beach was fantastic, and the canoes were a lot of fun. We even had plenty of fans to keep us cool at night
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
We're so happy to share our Chalet on Panther Pond and glad you had a great time. We too have had many great memories. You are welcome back any time. Don and Nancy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

A lovely chalet steps from the water. Owners are in property and very accommodating. A little slice of heaven
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rustic cabin with a short walk to a very nice beach

Our family of 6 loved Panther Pond. We were on the lake for the entire day. The cabin provides a great place to crash at the end of a busy day. Rustic, clean and had everything we needed. Don was great, nice guy. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Patrick, So glad you had a good time. Thank you for choosing our chalet on Panther Pond for your stay. Will be happy to have you come again. Don and Nancy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

We had a great stay at the Chalet! It's like roughing it, but with many upgrades that made it much easier. Unfortunately the weather made us unable to take advantage of all the amenities, but when we make it back this way, we'll be sure to return! Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Cozy but not so comfy

The property and the managers were great. It was very relaxing but the furniture and especially the beds could be updated. They were very old and not very comfortable. Not sure I would book again. The kids loved the canoes and the view was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A cozy cabin in the woods.

Dee’s Chalet is exactly as pictured - a cozy cottage away from it all. It’s clean and well stocked with kitchenware, towels, books, games, and movies. Nancy and Don even made us brownies! We enjoyed the beach and canoeing and hearing the loons on the pond. We went to Portland one day and took in a movie at Smitty’s one afternoon. We also went to the adventure park nearby. It was a perfect vacation. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing our chalet for your vacation. We 're glad to share our home with you. Have a great fall. Think of us the next time you need to 'get away'. Thanks, Don and Nancy
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our first impression was ok but glad we brought our own sheets, towels, etc. Microwave tripped the breaker in the electric panel with every use (very annoying). The TV gave us very few stations to watch on a very small screen. No DVD player as listed. Shower was left very dirty with used leftover bar of soap. The water pressure was very low in the sink and shower. The kitchen and bathroom sink drained very slowly. Bedspread was old and stained as was the coach which was covered with a sheet. Furniture was not vintage just very old. BBQ grill was left beyond filthy, (could not use). This cabin should have a complete professional cleaning. Overall, the lake was nice with beautiful sounds of the loons. Very limited restaurants nearby which required a lot of traveling. Overall, for us this was not what we were looking for and would not be able to recommend this vacation cabin. We only met the owner Nancy for a few moments, and she was pleasant to talk to.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived very late. The host made sure the property was lit for our arrival. The property was clean and well cared for. The hosts greeted us promptly and explained the area to us. We would definitely return
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

What a treat! The chalet was cozy, just like going back to grandma's house. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. We invited family over and enjoyed a clambake outside at the firepit. A magical evening that we'll remember forever.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice get away

Very nice and private area. Pond access was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic vacation

Everything about our Maine accommodations was perfect. I'll take a secluded house in the woods on an ocean size lake over a crowded ocean beach anyday. Private Canoes, dock, a separate semiprivate lakefront beach shared with a couple other vacationers from other nearby but distant houses. Most of those with beachfront access (10-12 people) gather for the nightly sunsets over the water which are must-see events every single night. it's only a 30+ minute drive to Portland, Kennebunkport, Ogunquit for great eats and shopping. having a full house and the aforementioned amenities made this short drive more than tolerable. Some days we never left the property at all. My girls caught their first fish, (bass and salmon). I'd go back to this place in a heartbeat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine trip

This is a very centrally located spot for enjoying the Portland area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Classic Maine Summer Experience

We loved staying here with a group of children and adults, it is the classic Maine "lake camp" experience. Great fishing on the property and a wonderful lake beach with a dock accessible via a short (and really fun for kids) walk through the woods. The property is as advertised and the bedrooms were all very comfy; there was plenty of space to grill and eat outside. You could be very happy to spend the day just relaxing on the lake, but restaurants and activities in Windham and Portland are also not far away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you, glad you were able to enjoy our Cabin in the woods on Panther pond. We have had many wonderful family memories, as we hope you did too. Have a safe trip home. We look forward for you and your family to come again. Don and Nancy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful, cozy cottage experience

Dee's Chalet was the perfect spot for our two weeks in Maine. The location was ideal and made a great home base for our visit: equidistant to our family, the coast, and Portland. Nancy and Don were excellent hosts, starting with a tray of fresh brownies! The beach was most comfortably accessed by canoe, which made for a fun little jaunt on the pond. The beach itself was awesome: sandy, warm, shallow and clean. I would love to stay again!! The only things that were disappointing were completely out of Nancy and Don's control: the wifi was unreliable (due to the provider) and the bugs were atrociously fierce. However, with bug spray and cell phone data, we were happy as clams. Thank you!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
We enjoyed hosting you and your family. Glad to share our Chalet with you. We would love to do something about a different more reliable WIFI provider, will be looking into that. Thanks for this feedback. Would love to have you back any time. Don and Nancy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Our Wonderful Vacation in Maine

Our family had a great time at the Chalet in the woods on Panther Pond. We felt right at home from the time we arrived and were all sad to leave at week's end. Great location to do other things in the area, comfy house, incredibly quiet and peaceful, sandy, kid friendly beach area and use of canoe's and a rowboat. What else does one need on a family trip? The hosts are great and very thorough explaining everything to us upon arrival. House was very clean with everything you need for a week's stay. Kids loved swimming, fishing, canoeing and just exploring the woods in the area. All in all maybe our best family vacation spot yet!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous and Very Enjoyable

We had a blast at Dee's Chalet. The cabin was stocked with everything we needed, and our host, Nancy, even had pie and ice cream waiting for us when we arrived. The cabin was comfortable, the beach delightful, and there were canoes and a rowboat available for use. We enjoyed exploring the pond and the surrounding woods. Even on the few rainy days, there were games to play in the cabin. My ten year old daughter was enchanted by the whole experience. Hopefully, we'll be able to return next year!
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10/10 Excellent

A beautiful quiet spot!

Nancy and Don are warm and friendly hosts who welcomed us with open arms to their piece of paradise on earth. The chalet is on quiet Panther Pond with a dock that leads you to a lagoon-like spot filled with lily pads and aquatic life. The peacefulness and beauty of the pond did its trick as we felt the stress of city life float away from us. The chalet was very comfortable and had everything that we needed. Although there is a television available, none of us watched it, not even our kids!! This vacation will be a memorable one as it allowed the 4 of us to relax and get caught up in each others' lives before the madness of work and school set in in a few weeks. Thank you, Nancy and Don, for sharing your place with us.
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10/10 Excellent

A beautiful spot!

We just got back from a wonderful week at Nancy and Don's place at Panther Pond. The dock leads you to a beautiful lagoon-like setting filled with aquatic life and lily pads. The atmosphere calls for relaxation and you can just feel the stress float away as you sit by the dock watching the dragonflies buzz by. The chalet is more than comfortable and has everything that you possibly need. Nancy and Don are welcoming and generous hosts and are very informative. Although there is a television at the chalet, none of us turned it on, not even our teens! This vacation will remain one of the more memorable ones as it allowed the 4 of us to catch up on each others' lives before the stress of school and work set in in a few weeks. Thanks Don and Nancy for sharing your piece of paradise with us!
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10/10 Excellent

Hideaway cottage on the side of a beautiful lake

We chose the location because our son was attending a nearby Scout camp - and what a lucky find! The cottage has a retro (1950's) style and was equipped with every possible thing we could need - right down to sellotape and plastic storage boxes. It was like a home from home. There is masses of space upstairs in the bedrooms and a good sized living area downstairs so it was very comfortable to stay in and read. The TV channels were limited (which we didn't mind at all as most US TV is unwatchable) and internet access was intermittent - but we coped with that through using the numerous local venues having free wi-fi. The owners provide canoes and a row boat and there is access to swim on the lake from a private beach which we made considerable use of during our stay as it was SO hot! And our son caught a sizeable fish in the lake during his weekend off, so he was very happy. There is plenty to do in the area so lots of day trips out and there are plenty of amenities (restaurants, supermarkets, laundry, cinema etc.) within a short drive. Can particularly recommend "the Good Life" nearby for awesome salads and good breakfasts. Also the "Black Bear cafe" just outside Naples is worth a short drive for food and atmosphere (and live music some evenings). The owners provided lots of local information as well as recommendations and our week just flew by. The only complaint - and this is probably insurmountable - was the population of mosquitoes which was virulent. It would have been nice to sit outside (especially in the heat) and take full advantage of the picnic table and BBQ but we tried it one evening and were just eaten alive. A lovely, lovely week which we hope to repeat sometime.
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8/10 Good

Fantastic family getaway!!!

The house hidden in the woods on the lake was exactly what my family and I were hoping for. It had everything we needed: dishes, linens, canoes, and grill. The fire pit was a hit with the kids for s'mores. Everything was very nearby, including shopping, markets, lakes and boating. We had the best time. Nancy and Don were very accommodating. Thanks again!! We'll be back next Summer.
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8/10 Good

Fantastic family fun getaway

We found this home to be the perfect little hidden getaway. Nancy and Don were so friendly and accommodating. There were plenty of dishes and linens. Gas grill, canoes, row boat, and life jackets were also on site. All the comforts of home. The place was immaculate but cozy. Just what we were looking for. The beds were comfortable and plenty of room for everyone. We had friends join us at the end of the week and they were just as happy as we were with the place. Beach access and only 10 min ride to town was perfect. We are already planning our next trip back. Thanks again, Nancy and Don.
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8/10 Good

Fantastic family fun!!!

My family and I spent one week on Panther Pond in this peaceful hidden getaway. Nancy and Don were so friendly and had everything we needed including: dishes, linens, and canoes/rowboat. The house was clean and homey. Beds were comfortable and plenty of room for everyone. My family and I are already planning our trip for next year. Can't wait to go back!!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful secluded setting!

What a great get-away spot! Quiet secluded location on a lovely lake, yet only a short drive to Portland. Very accommodating owners! Great Bass fishing on Panther Pond, and actually caught some of our largest Bass right off the dock! The chalet has all the basic amenities with potable water. Very comfortable beds! Thank you Nancy & Don- we look forward to returning next year!
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