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Highland Lake - Eastern shore - Mt. Views and Sunsets

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Bridgton, ME

Highland Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Rufus Porter Museum
‪16 min walk‬
Long Lake
‪8 min drive‬
Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Highland Lake - Eastern shore - Mt. Views and Sunsets

Highland Lake House boasts a beautiful view down Highland Lake with the White Mountains in the distance. Perched on the Eastern Shore of Highland Lake, you’ll enjoy watching the lazy summer sun set on the Presidential mountain range. A top location contender for the film On Golden Pond, Highland Lake offers a picturesque setting for cruising in a sailboat, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, or simply relaxing at the water’s edge in an Adirondack chair.
Highland Lake House is owned and managed by a family who has a long history in the Lakes Region and values time by the water with loved ones. It features a charming traditional Cape Cod with plenty of parking for you and your guests. The property is roughly a third of an acre with 25 feet of waterfront and is located within walking distance to the town of Bridgton. There is a stationery dock system and a mooring for any boat you wish to bring.
The views are breathtaking.

Enjoy the property: There is a stationery dock system from shore for access to the water and lounging waterside. In addition to kayaks, there’s a mooring ready and waiting for your fishing boat, water skiing boat, or a sailboat. When it s time to eat, dine on fresh Maine lobster at the picnic table and enjoy views of the lake, or get cozy on the dock while you gaze at the spectacular sunsets.

Enjoy the town : Highland Lake House is located just one quarter of a mile to the quintessential New England village of Bridgton. Here you’ll find amenities such as a new movie theater, library, internet cafe, coffee shop, book stores, antique shops, galleries, and boutiques, plus live music nearly every night during the summer at a local lounge. There are several convenience stores and a department store for any needs you have to enhance your stay. Just a mile away you’ll find an 18 hole golf course boasting commanding views of the area.

Enjoy the area: There is excellent hiking in the area. Shawnee Peak is ten minutes from the property and the White Mountains are roughly one hour.

Property manager

Seth de Matties

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No loud parties

No jet skis or wave runners allowed

No pets allowed

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bridgton

Located in Bridgton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Civil War Monument and Rufus Porter Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sebago Lake and Holt Pond Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Narramissic Historic Farm and Steamboat Landing Mini Golf. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Bridgton, ME

What's nearby

Highland Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Gallery 302 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Rufus Porter Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Long Lake - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
Woods Pond - 12 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪A La Mexicana 2 - ‬4 min drive
‪Fluvial Brewing - ‬22 min drive
‪Maine Lobster Express - ‬9 min walk
‪Magic Lantern Theater - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Highland Lake - Eastern shore - Mt. Views and Sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Highland Lake - Eastern shore - Mt. Views and Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highland Lake - Eastern shore - Mt. Views and Sunsets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Highland Lake - Eastern shore - Mt. Views and Sunsets located?

This family-friendly Bridgton holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Highland Lake and Civil War Monument. Gallery 302 and Rufus Porter Museum are also within 15 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

22 Jul, 2020

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

Our second visit

We first visited in 2015, creating lasting memories which brought us back in 2020. Regretfully, our trip in 2020 wasn't long enough but we still were excited to return. Since 2015, the owners have made many changes and upgrades. So grateful the owners are willing to share their property with others. My family and especially my kids will forever remember this place. Blessings!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Eileen C.

26 Jun, 2021

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

Nice Lake close to Bridgton town!

Comfortable house with a great screened in porch and deck. Access to and from the beautiful lake was a bit of a climb! Street noise could be disruptive at times. More concise instructions on Trash pickup and Wifi would have been helpful! That being said, Host Seth was very responsive to any questions we had.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

6 Aug, 2023

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

Great week

We had a great week at Seth's place. There was a very nice dock with a raft to swim to and dive from...the screened in porch was very nice and there was enough room in the house for the 8 of us to stretch out and not be right on top of each other all the time. The two bathrooms and two showers were wonderful to have. Game nights were the highlight of the trip and we also could not stay away from the ring and hook game on the porch. We did some fishing and explored the lake on the pontoon boat we rented. Seth was very responsive to any questions we had and we appreciate him sharing his place with us. It was a great break from day to day life and provided the recharge we all needed

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., Nashua, NH

21 Oct, 2023

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

Family reunion

Perfect location for access to Highland Lake and downtown Bridgton. We could walk downtown, although Highland Road is well traveled and sidewalks do not begin until the town beach area. The weather was not the best to enjoy the outdoor space that was provided but there is plenty of room in the screened in porch and deck. The dock is a beautiful sunset venue. Kayaks were available and utilized a bit. The ping pong table in the basement was a hit. While common space in kitchen and living room are not huge, we managed to spread out in the other areas despite cooler temps. Great place for a family or two to stay if looking for a casual, cabin like experience with great access.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Joseph S.

1 Sept, 2024

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

Good time at the Lake

78 Highland Road, Bridgton was a good place to stay. Everything was clean and the process of getting in and leaving was easy. I found it hard, until just before our stay, to communicate with the owner only through Vrbo - cumbersome to have to go through a third party. The house is comfortable - the screened-in porch is great. The twin beds (I used one) had no box springs, so the mattress was low and rested on the wooden slats underneath, which took some getting used to. And we were fortunate with the weather, for late August - cooler than expected temperatures - otherwise the lack of AC, at least in the bedrooms, would likely have been difficult. Suggestion: the first floor bathroom could use a hook on the door or wall, for hanging items of clothing while showering.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

27 Oct, 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea H.

24 Jun, 2023

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

Great location and porch

Cute lakeside home with lovely porch and dock area. Host had canoe and paddle boards for use. Close to playground and beach area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

21 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location perfect, home a little dated

We were pleased to find this place in early spring, and enjoyed our stay there. The dock and boats were not out yet, although we would have been able to use them had we been able to carry them (we weren't).. A few things could have been made clearer in the listing, such as dates for putting out boats and dock, and the fact that YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS AND TOWELS, ALL OF THEM! We were able to purchase what we needed, but it was kind of a shock. The screened porch is delightful, and the beds comfortable. There are no closets in the 2 upstairs bedrooms so be prepared to live out of your suitcase or the quite adequate bureaus. The kitchen is just fine. Indoor dining can only be done by 4 people, but in summer I assume everyone eats at the picnic table on the porch. It would be a GREAT place if you had kids or grandkids with you! Seth was VERY responsive which was a big help.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

27 Aug, 2022

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

Perfect Getaway

Just returned from an excellent week long vacation. My only complaint is that it wasn't long enough. The house is fully stocked, has everything you need. When we weren't down at the lake we were on the super cozy porch. The location is perfect as it's walking distance to town with shops and restaurants. The house is very close to a small public beach. The public beach was a nice change of scenery for the kids who could enjoy swimming in shallow water and playing on an actual beach. The owner of the property was quick to respond and on top of communications. I highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Eleanor R.

20 Aug, 2022

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

Our Bridgton Vacation Cottage

This cottage was in a perfecf location, you could even walk into Bridgton to shop. There were plenty of floats, paddle boards, etc. to enjoy on the late. Our family had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

15 Aug, 2022

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

Perfection

The greatest place! The views of the lake are amazing. The deck area and screen house were perfect for our family. I loved being able to walk into town and visit all the shops. We had a great week at this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Emily C.

24 Sept, 2020

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

Great week in Maine

We absolutely loved the screened in porch. We spent all our time there or on the dock. The owner was very responsive. Great place. Only suggestion would be to include instructions about when trash pick up and lawn mowing would be occurring. Also, we knew there was no linen but didn’t think to supply our own toilet paper/paper towel. Fortunately, there was a store very close by!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

25 Aug, 2020

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

Lovely spot

We had a wonderful stay! The lake was quiet and beautiful. It was located in a great area with hiking trails, restaurants and a small town to walk around. The house was tidy and provided everything we needed. The canoe and kayaks were great to have access to and the screened in porch was especially nice since we ate most meals in. The owner was readily available to answer any questions. We had a lovely time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

4 Aug, 2020

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

Great house on a beautiful lake

This was our second stay at the house. It suites our family very well. The house is clean and well organized. Seth's communication is timely and helpful. Another great stay on Highland Lake!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

29 Jul, 2020

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

Great place all around

We had an awesome second year at this property! The water is so great, and the porch is the best place. We made good use of the kitchen this year. We love the proximity to bridgton downtown and we'll definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

22 Aug, 2019

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

Lovely home on a beautiful warm lake!

The house was in great shape and the sunroom was fantastic. The lake was great and it was very easy to walk to town, which we did with regularity.

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

16 Aug, 2019

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

Exceeded expectations!

We were instantly happy that we booked the house as soon as we walked in! The house was organized and clean. The new deck was perfect for all of our family to gather. We had a great time swimming and had multiple kayaks and canoes. Can’t say enough good things. Did I mention the sunsets were sublime? Can’t wait until next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

4 Aug, 2019

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

Wonderful cottage right near downtown Bridgton

This property is excellent. Perfect for kids, spent a ton of time on the porch and dock. At first I didn't think being so close to town would be good, but turned out to be awesome for strolls to get ice cream and to go to Reny's. The nearby park with beach and playground was great for the toddler. Beds were comfy, house was well equipped. Boats were fun. Would definitely recommend this and we'll hopefully be back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten M.

9 Jul, 2019

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

would come again

would come again. greetings from germany.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Katie C.

27 Sept, 2018

Great place

This house was perfect for our group, very comfortable and great proximity to the lake with kayaks available for use! You do need to bring your own sheets, pillow cases and towels. There are blankets that were plenty warm, but no sheets included on the beds. Otherwise the place was well stocked with kitchenware, soap etc. Easy to find and about a 15 minute walk to downtown Bridgton.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

JOSEPH C.

19 Aug, 2018

Could be perfect with some improvements

Property came as advertised. Couple positives and areas for improvement: Positives: Excellent location. Sunroom was the best room! House equipped for family fun such as games, kayak, life vests, and much more. Walk way to camp fire and lake was beautiful. Improvement areas: Professional pest control needed. New mattresses and updated home furniture such as couch. Recommend window unit AC for upstairs and downstairs. This could be a premium spot for budget friendly vacation homes.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

10 Aug, 2018

Fantastic location, great dock, plenty of water crafts to use, perfect for our needs, close to town

This rental was perfect for our needs, close to my elderly parents, close to town, grandkids had the best time jumping off the dock and using the canoe, paddle boards & kayaks- just great they are all right there at the lakefront! My husband had some of his best fishing ever at Highland Lake and we have been going for years. Owner had just built a huge screened in porch which was awesome- everyone hung out there as it was very humid! So that was terrific!!! Deck is amazingly as well. Only three things did not match up to our expectations- upon arrival one part of the house smelled like cigars, it was very humid so I just got some air freshener and that helped a lot. The one bathroom is very nice but tiny and there is only one queen size bed on second floor which is great, queen on first floor is a full size with like no mattress, twins were all fine for the kids. Having fans provided in all the rooms was a plus as we had a very humid week—- overall a great time, family members are already talking about next year!! Sunsets from the dock are amazing, very relaxing!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

K. L., Massachusetts, USA

10 Aug, 2018

Best of everything

We had a great time during our 1 week stay in July, 2018. It was our first time vacationing in the lake region of Maine. The house was well appointed, but our favorite part was the brand new screened in porch. We spent our evenings in the screen room and didn't have to worry about needing any insect repellent. The location of the house was ideal. We were close to the town beach (though we didn't go there), we were able to ride our bicycles around town (the owner allowed us to store our bicycles in the basement during our stay), & we could walk into town if we wanted. When we were fishing on the dock or on the water (swimming, kayaking (2), paddle boarding (2), canoeing (1), or just floating in our tubes) we felt like we were "away from it all." There is a small island in the middle of the lake which was fun to get to and explore. There is an outdoor hammock, picnic table, adirondack chairs, a small fire pit, a large deck with a gas grill, and corn hole set up in the back yard. In Bridgton, within a 5 mile radius, there were 2 grocery stores, a drug store, post office, hospital, and places to go for breakfast, lunch, dinner and ice cream. If you forget anything, you can go to Reny's department store. There are some historical places to see. We went to the Rufus Porter Museum downtown. There is a bait and tackle shop in town to get worms and crawlers for fishing. My daughter and I were able to take a painting class at Gallery 302 (check their website for class/workshop offerings) which was a memorable experience. On the rainy day of our stay we watched a movie at Magic Lantern Movie Theater which has really comfortable seating! My sister and I went to the Clipper Merchant Tea House (reservations recommended) for tea and scones (they even had gluten free scones for her) with lemon curd and Devon cream. It was delicious! There are antique shops, boutiques, and a bookstore downtown. We went to Pondicherry trails several times during the week. The trails are easy to moderate and the scenery is beautiful. There is also a Drive In Movie theater in Bridgton but we ran out of time. If we had a little more time, we would have hiked Shawnee Peak (10-15 minutes away). There is plenty to do in the Bridgton area. If you want to stay at the house, you can simply enjoy the lake with mountain views or relax in the screen room. There is something for everyone. We'd like to return again someday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen O., Ashland, Massachusetts

16 Aug, 2016

Ideal location, beautiful sunsets, great house

We rented the house for a month and enjoyed every minute of our time there! The house is very roomy for a cape and can easily accommodate up to 8 comfortably with room for additional quests on cots or air mattresses. The house is well equipped with kitchen supplies , flat screen TV, fans, washer and dryer in basement, gas grill, picnic table, comfortable couch and best of all the garage! Great to store bikes, golf clubs, fishing poles, floats, etc... A new ping pong table was set up in the garage and was lots of fun. The waterfront offers beautiful views of the lake and distant White mountains. There is an additional picnic table at the waterfront plus a hammock and fire pit. (Please note that there are two sets of stairs down to the waterfront) The use of the two kayaks was awesome! Exploring the lake and listening to the loons in the early morning or at sunset was amazing! We had many friends and family come to visit us and the house, waterfront and location offers something for everyone. Friends brought their motor boat which was easily launched from the Highland Boat launch just down the street, plenty of room for parking, within walking distance and bike riding to town, Highland Golf Course just up the street, convenient location to grocery stores and restaurants. The owner is fabulous to work with and very responsive. He answered all of our questions and was very accommodating. Thanks for a wonderful summer vacation and we will definitely return again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jason w.

27 Jul, 2011

Exceeded Expectations

Ideal place to spend time with friends and family. Layout as described was very helpful and accurate. Property was pristine and very welcoming. It had something for everyone; reading in a hammock, swimming/floating/kayaking/fishing in the water, watching sunsets from the porch, smores by the fire, laying out on the docks, strolling through a friendly and charming downtown, biking/hiking, or just spending quality time with all. I had several friends visit during our stay and they loved it as well. Can’t wait to go back.