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Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!

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Lake

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Oakland, ME
  • Place, Messalonskee Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colby College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterville Opera House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Office with twin

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!

Large, modern home with 100 feet of level, unobstructed lake front with fire pit, dock and mooring. 10 minutes from Colby College and walking/hiking trails, and about 15 minutes drive from the world-class Belgrade Lakes Golf Course. Love shopping? You will be about an hour’s drive from Freeport. Situated on Messalonskee Lake (aka Snow Pond), a nine-mile long lake with frequent sightings of loons, eagles and herons and great for swimming and boating.

Outside, enjoy the lake. Swim off our waterfront dock (option for gradual water entry via stairs from dock) use one of the two kayaks at the cottage, or enjoy fishing, cruising, tubing or skiing on the lake (mooring may be available but only with advance notice). Relax on our lakeside lawn, in a hammock along the shore, or by the fire pit.

Inside, enjoy fully-equipped kitchen, five bedrooms, three full baths, pantry, laundry room with washer/dryer, and warm and inviting open floor plan with sunroom, dining spaces and family room. Windows bank the entire waterside of the house for optimal views. Relax in the master bedroom's ensuite with its own private deck overlooking the water from above.

Fabulous kayaking, swimming, exploring and relaxation await!

Please note that a 6 night minimum stay during the summer is generally applied.

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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
We do not have a gradual sandy entry to water.
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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
Please note that there is a train track that crosses the camp access road. The train does blow its whistle, including at night.
Do not disassemble the bunk beds or move furniture from room to room.
Any attempt at disabling, redirecting or obscuring exterior cameras is prohibited. Forfeiture of remainder of visit and VRBO reporting may result.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9138919
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Oakland

Located in Oakland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Redington Museum and Fort Halifax are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tree Spirits and Quarry Road Trails. Gordon Center For Creative & Performing Arts and First Congregational Church are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Oakland, ME

What's nearby

  • Messalonskee Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Colby College - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Thomas College - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Waterville Opera House - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Augusta Civic Center - 19 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Korner Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Belgrade Lakes Chain and Messalonskee Lake. Tree Spirits and Great Pond are also within 6 miles (10 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. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and perfectly met our needs. The location is stunning and the location proximity to Colby worked even better than expected.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great stay and a beautiful house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Access to water is just outside the door. Great water activities included (kayaks and floats). House has incredible capacity for a couple of families. We had a great family weekend and will certainly come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was awesome and as explained or even better. Totally beautiful week at the lake, quiet and calm. Lots of space for our group of 10. House has everything you need but you still feel like you've gotten away to the woods. Super responsive and welcoming hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful house with wonderful access and view of the lake. There is plenty of space to comfortably host a number of people. Something to keep in mind should you stay at this home: we were told that there could be issues with the water pressure during a storm, but we experienced frequent water issues during our stay. There were many times when there was no water flowing through the showers or faucets (couldn't brush our teeth or shower). Overall, a really beautiful home that can accommodate a big party.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

Just right

Roomy, clean, and surprisingly private spot that can handle a lot of people. We hosted a swim team, and it was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steph F.

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

Perfect place for family gathering

This house was perfect for a large family gathering. The kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans and utensils. There was plenty of space to gather together and spaces to spend some quiet time. Beautiful views and the hosts were communicative & accommodating . The master bedroom is a bit of a hike from the kitchen/living area but does allow for some privacy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Amazing

I have rented a lot of houses through VRBO and this one was one of my favorites. Everything was exactly how it looked in the pictures and more. This house was beautiful and has a great view of the lake. The owners were very helpful and were easy to get ahold of. Would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah B.

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

Plenty of room

Great for a large gathering. It was end of season. We were not able to really use the back part of house or master bedroom because it was to hot at night and not enough fans. We made do with the other parts of the house. Beautiful views and fun on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexis G.

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

Calm lakefront

This was a lovely spot! Calm view of the water, easy for the kids to swim off the dock, quiet location. We especially loved the fire pit and the fireplace for cold days, and the house was stocked with everything we needed, including fans for unseasonably hot nights. We got a bonus fireworks show from the next-door neighbors, which we all loved! While we had a smooth experience, the house was overpriced for its condition. It needs some maintenance. If you're staying with multiple families, which is likely for a house with this many rooms, note the layout. There are 3 bedrooms in the front of the home, but those do not have their own bathroom on that level -- they share the downstairs common bathroom (next to the kitchen), which needs an upgrade. The back of the house is newer and has another cluster of bedrooms, including a master with its own bathroom (and amazing view!) and another bathroom for the other bedrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scotti N.

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

Lakeside beauty

Plenty of room for a large group (there were 10 of us), right on the water. Lots of activities available - you wouldn't even need to leave the property to have a great vacation! The kitchen is well-appointed and well-stocked; the living room is small but the gas fireplace made it a nice gathering area; the bedrooms are very comfy. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Great weekend

Great family spot. Lake front. Easily accommodated 13.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stavroula M.

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

Great for a Large Group!

Thank you for opening up your home to us, my wedding party was very pleased with the accommodations. We appreciated all the space for our group to spread out, plenty of towels, linens, storage space, etc. We did not utilize the kitchen much or prepare any meals for the entire group at the house but we did enjoy the spacious living room, dining room and nooks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Forrest L.

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

Maine Vacation

This property was excellent. It was spacious, clean, and had everything we could have needed. The location is perfect—right on a beautiful lake while still being only a few minutes from town, restaurants, and grocery stores. The owners were wonderful and very responsive. We hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethanie E.

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

Great family home

The perfect family getaway home. Plenty of bedrooms and space and the lake is beautiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

We loved our stay!

We had a great week. The house and location are gorgeous! Owners were a pleasure to deal with!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Idyllic and luxurious lake house

Elegant waterfront well appointed. Quiet, beautiful, close to Waterville and Colby college. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Graduation Weekend

This house is in a wonderful and peaceful setting,. All ages had a relaxing time during a weekend of Colby campus graduation festivities and formal events. Communication with the owners was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karolina k.

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

Great getaway!

The house is amazing, great location right on the lake - it is fisherman paradise! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phedra R.

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

The owners were lovely and communicative. The house was perfect to a family with kids.

The house was roomy and bright with many bedrooms. It has a beautiful common area off the kitchen and dining room overlooking the lake. We had adults and kids and there was plenty of room for our families. The kids played hide and seek, ice skated, sledded and played games. The adults made many meals and made many memories. The owners were lovely and communicative! We loved our stay and would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne K.

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

We rented for a family wedding. It was great for us. It was near to our home Lots to do

Wonderful. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Family vacation

There is so much to rave about here! The size, beauty, convenience, location and amenities of this home made our extended family vacation one to remember for a lifetime. We already are wanting to reserve for next year we loved it so much. We did have a broken washing machine but the owner was quick with a response and to send someone straight out. The company that came was another story as they never came back to fix it which the owner was not happy with. Hey if that was our only issue, I’ll take it! We needed nothing while there and felt just like home staying here. We hardly left the water, like ever! We used their canoe, paddle board, fire pit and more and found ourselves swimming many different areas and the fishing was great! Thank you so very much! Erin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lara B.

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

Lake life

We (husband and three college kids) stayed 6 nights this summer (2021). We loved the house. So close to the lake which is plenty warm to swim in even in June. Location for us is perfect 2 hours to Acadia and 1 hour to Portland bc my crew likes to day trip a little. But really didn’t need to leave the area. We brought SUPs and I loved the kayaks at the house. We went all over the lake. Not in the description is a large walk in pantry so plenty of space to store food and a big grocery is close. This is a very nice home, matches descriptions and photos.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Cherie S.

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

Great location!

Overall we really loved this trip! The house has plenty of comfy beds, and the location for water access couldn’t be better. The kayaks were fun and we took advantage of the board games and puzzles. The house was clean and ready to go. My only critique is that the window AC unit in the master bedroom isn’t really effective. The weather wasn’t too warm, so it wasn’t a big issue, but it was a bit too warm for us in that particular room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

edward w.

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

Great location and lots of activities

Right on the lake with available kayaks to paddle around on. It is a large house with plenty of bunkbeds. Great for a family and kids. If you have seniors or individuals with mobility problems in your party the bathroom layouts may not work for you. The property owner was quick to communicate and answer any questions that we had.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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