Location: China, Kennebec Valley (Central Maine), Maine, USA (Between Augusta and Waterville, 15 Miles to each) View Map
Accommodations: Large Cottage, 4 Bedrooms + Sleeping Porch, 2 Baths (Sleeps 10-13)
China Lake is 7 miles long! It is a favorite destination of bass fishermen. An unique Maine cottage with log siding, your vacation home sits on 2 private wooded acres, designed so that 2 families could happily vacation together. It has a great room with an impressive stone fireplace, a bar, and generous sofa and chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped and the adjoining dining area looks out at the lake and the sunset. The enclosed porch with its comforts looks out on two islands and an easy-to-access dock where children could happily spend an afternoon swimming or fishing. Exploring by canoe or renting a boat at the head of the lake, going antiquing, or to the coast for lobsters, or the mountains for hiking or rafting are easy special day trips. Even on a rainy day in front of the grand fireplace, puzzles, crafts, and a good book are memories I hold dear from my own childhood. I do not play golf, but the Natanis golf course in Vassalboro is only a few miles away and has world class quality and design.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: in the home
- Dryer: in the home
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: there are no hookups available, but there is parking space
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : Plus 4 more fold up singles if needed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Lakefront: The cottage has nearly 300 feet of lake front that is gradual and with a pebbly bottom and beautiful dock
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Special permission is required. An extra deposit for pet damage will be required.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): There are only 2 steps into the cottage. If arrangements are made in advance a ramp could be provided. Inside is one level except for a lovely loft bedroom
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May-Jun - $ 800/week
Jul-Aug - $1100/week or $3500 for 4 weeks, $3000 for 3 weeks
Sep-Oct - $ 800/week
There is a non-refundable deposit of $400 due upon reservation.
Remaining balance plus a $300 security deposit (refundaable) is due
one week prior to beginning of rental period.
There is a $100 cleaning fee and 7% Maine Lodging tax added to every rental
Check in is on Sat at 4 PM/ check out is on Sat at 10:30 AM.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Beautiful Lakefront Cottage on the Shore of China Lake
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose China
I have summered on China Lake my whole life, happily playing by the lake with my cousins. Thirty years ago I moved here to raise my family in a beautiful rural community that actually offers every possible opportunity. In an hour we can go skiing, or mountain climbing, or white water rafting, to the coast to antique, climb on rocks and have lobster, or to town for movies or to Fort Western and the Maine State Museum in Augusta. I bought the Cottage because it is one of the loveliest properties on the Lake and there are not many available anymore. I have enjoyed timeshares in many places during the winter months and it pleases me to think about sharing this with others.
Property Photos
- First View entry side of Cottage - China Lake Behind - Kennebec Valley, Maine Lakefront Vacation Cottage on China Lake
- Lodge entry with garden - Kennebec Valley, Maine Lakefront Vacation Cottage on China Lake
- Kitchen View into Dining room - Kennebec Valley, Maine Lakefront Vacation Cottage on China Lake
- Dining Room View toward Stone cook wall and Kitchen
- Great Room with Spiral to Loft and Fireplace on Right
- Lake Side Screened Porch just off Great Room
- View of the dock from the lakeside porch
- Lake frontage and lodge viewed from the dock bench
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #247294
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