Dog-friendly lakefront home with dock, fireplace, firepit, lake views, & 1 kayak
Tranquil Seclusion
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Conveniently located on the shores of Togus Pond, this two-story waterfront home is a must-see! Revel in a secluded location to truly disconnect from daily life and experience a getaway like no other. Downtown Augusta is seven and a half miles away, offering plenty of restaurants, bars, stores, convenience stores, and fantastic attractions. Head to one of the many nearby parks for a scenic walk, visit the Maine State Museum and Augusta Civic Center, or take a day trip to The Camden Snow Bowl and Spruce Mountain Ski Slope for some snowy adventures.
If there is one thing that will keep you coming back year after year, to view the early sunrise, it's simply breathtaking and definitely something every guest should experience. This charming home boasts a dock and one kayak, so don't hesitate and explore the waters of Togus Pond from another point of view. Gather around the fire pit for some storytelling while roasting s'mores and enjoying a refreshing or warm beverage with your loved ones.
Inside, this lovely home away from home offers an inviting living room where you and your guests can spread out comfortably and enjoy a tranquil yet entertaining evening at home. Take movie nights to a whole other level thanks to the large smart TV with streaming services. Now you can stay up to date with your favorite series, and the free high-speed WiFi will make streaming a breeze. The modern, fully-equipped kitchen has all the essentials you need to whip up delicious homemade treats and meals for everyone. Planning on extending your stay? This retreat features a stacked washer/dryer for your laundry needs! Additional perks include a desk in one of the bedrooms, a gas fireplace, and a whole-house generator.
THINGS TO KNOW Do not use portable electric car chargers (Fire Hazard)
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Dock details: Approx 20 feet
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
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Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Augusta
Located in Augusta, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Old Fort Western and Cushnoc Archeological Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Samantha Smith and Maine State Museum. Viles Arboretum and Pine Tree State Arboretum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
Kennebec River Rail Trail - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
Augusta Civic Center - 13 min drive - 17.7 km
University of Maine at Augusta - 13 min drive - 18.4 km
Getting around
Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Rusty Lantern Market - 10 min drive
Dunkin' - 11 min drive
The Red Barn - 11 min drive
Antigoni's Pizza - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Dog-friendly lakefront home with dock, fireplace, firepit, lake views, & 1 kayak pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Dog-friendly lakefront home with dock, fireplace, firepit, lake views, & 1 kayak?
As of 15 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog-friendly lakefront home with dock, fireplace, firepit, lake views, & 1 kayak on 28 Jan 2027 start from £127, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Dog-friendly lakefront home with dock, fireplace, firepit, lake views, & 1 kayak?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dog-friendly lakefront home with dock, fireplace, firepit, lake views, & 1 kayak?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog-friendly lakefront home with dock, fireplace, firepit, lake views, & 1 kayak?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dog-friendly lakefront home with dock, fireplace, firepit, lake views, & 1 kayak located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of VA Maine Healthcare System - Togus, Old Fort Western and Cushnoc Archeological Site. Old Federal Building and Masonic Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
7.6
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved every minute of our stay on Togus Pond. The spacious lake house was very clean when we arrived, with air conditioning running... a bonus surprise! There were lots of places to shop/eat/explore in downtown Augusta, but we really just wanted to spend most of our time at the house. Fishing, kayaking and just watching wildlife from the shore.
Easy access to town for meals, race related items. On the pond for practice swims. Gravel road for easy run/walk. Some safe riding options from home.
Dave M.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
Dave, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that the home’s convenient access to town, the nearby pond for practice swims, and the gravel road for running and walking helped make your stay enjoyable. It’s great to know that the safe riding options from the property added to your experience as well. We hope to host you again for another wonderful visit!
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Jeyn L.
13 Jul 2025
Beautiful setting - house could use some work
This place is directly on Togus pond - with wonderful swimming and kayaking. The house has great potential, but had a lot of broken stuff in it - and wasn't as clean as we would have hoped. This place is all about location location location.
Jeyn L.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Jeyn! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beautiful location right on Togus Pond, with its wonderful swimming and kayaking opportunities. It truly is a special place!
However, we're sorry that the cleanliness and maintenance issues fell short of your expectations. Please know that our local team has already been notified and is actively addressing these concerns to ensure a better experience for future guests. We also hope that the refund provided has helped to make things right.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back and provide a stay that truly impresses you.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Pam P.
13 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The overall upkeep of the house is poor. Access to the water is nearly impossible. It is very peaceful and quiet so that was a plus. A deep cleaning of the home would make a world of difference.
Pam P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Dave M.
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Location
There are good and not so good things.
Dave M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2025
Thank you, Dave, for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. We'll continue to work closely with both our local staff and the homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Heidi T.
15 Apr 2024
Beautiful View
Great place to stay for a few days to collect the beautiful Togus Pond Beautiful view.
Heidi T.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Hi, Heidi. Thank you for providing us with this valuable feedback. We are so glad that you had a wonderful time at our beautiful home. We thank you for your feedback, as it helps us improve our guests' experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fabulous getaway in the future.
Verified
8/10 Good
Ronald C.
3 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Outside rough care of property, low water pressure. Noticed other guest reported broken things. They were still not repaired. I would blame management company. Slack. Pets loved it. I truly enjoyed myself, just could be improved.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Sharon. We’re very sorry for the inconvenience caused by the lack of hot water during your stay. Our team worked to resolve the issue promptly and offered a relocation, but we understand you chose a full refund instead. The hot water issue has since been fully resolved. We truly appreciate your patience and hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back for a much more comfortable stay in the future.
We had some staff for a clinic come to Maine and they loved the property! Very clean and beautiful. Would definitely be using them again!
Carol B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Cheri L.
7 May 2024
Augusta on the lake
I love the view out the window and the fact that my family was present with me otherwise the condition of the home needs a lot a lot of work.
Cheri L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Hi Eric. Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing some items to our attention that may need some TLC. We have forwarded your feedback to the local staff so they can work to improve the house for future guests. Please know that our guest services team is available 24 hours a day to assist should any concerns arise during your visit. We hope you choose to stay with us again!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Brian L.
16 Jun 2024
Tranquil Seclusion Needs Work
The house was in a very quiet, beautiful area, but the house needs some TLC.
Brian L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2024
We highly appreciate your review, Brian. Please know your feedback is taken into account, and we have brought this up to the local operations manager.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lakefront cottage. A perfect Maine experience. Centrally located for day trips to Bar Harbor, Boothbay Harbor, Freeport and so much more. Or you may just want to stay home and sit by the fire with a glass of wine and listen for the loons. Quintessential Maine.
Myself and 4 friends booked this home on the water for an annual super bowl ice fishing trip. The house was just as described, spacious and comfortable. The pond is beautiful and the fishing was outstanding, we caught fish all day long. Location is good as well, with plenty of restaurants and downtown Augusta within 10 to 15 minutes. Great home for the price.
Edmund C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Steven R.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Restful and peaceful location
The location was beautiful and peaceful. However, there were a few items that I would have appreciated in the listing such as no central A/c and water has a smell to it. An uncontrollable situation for the renter: the neighbor was doing repairs with power tools all day, and the home was serene and peaceful for a getaway.
Steven R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
beverly c.
30 Jul 2024
Enjoyed it!
We had a nice time. Water was great. We swam and fished, and used the kayak. Fire pit was perfect. House was clean and roomy for us. Some comments about the house are accurate; it really depends on what you are used to. All in all a great find. Pond was much quieter than expected, so that was nice. Would definitely rent again.
This house has a beautiful location. My husband and I stayed for a weekend getaway and enjoyed our stay. One issue that we had was the water pressure. It was hard to shower because the water kept going in and out. As others have stated, the inside of the house could use some TLC. Some of the decorations are falling apart on the wall. The paint on the walls in some rooms look incomplete. Overall it was a good stay.
Emily S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Joyce S.
5 May 2025
Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Togus pond
Not impressed with this house. Getting home at night trying to get into a key pad with 10 numbers was crazy. If it didn’t work the first time take you 10 minutes to get in. The towel rack fell off the wall in down stairs bathroom. Water just trickles out for showers. Beds not the most comfortable . Would nit rent afain or recommend it
Joyce S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Joyce. We're sorry to hear the stay didn’t meet expectations. All issues including the keypad, towel rack, water pressure, and comfort concerns have since been resolved. We appreciate you bringing them to our attention and hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide a better experience in the future.
Beautiful place. Loons, eagles, Ospreys, and good fishing. No A/C made a couple of days miserable when heat and humidity was in the mid-nineties. Many fans available, though. Would be more ethical to let people know before booking that tap water is not drinkable. Saying a kayak is available is a bit of a stretch (small plastic boat).
Brian K.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Brian. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the location, though we apologize for the issues that prevented you from fully enjoying your stay. We take guest feedback seriously and have forwarded all your concerns to the local operations manager so that we can take the appropriate steps toward a resolution. We will continue to work with both our local operations manager and the homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you will give us a second chance to impress you.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah T.
10 Jun 2024
Tranquil Seclusion for sure!
This house was perfect for our family getaway! It was very clean, we had plenty of room and being right on the pond was fantastic! Hearing the Loons banter back and forth was so relaxing and the view was beautiful. You can’t beat the tranquility of a fire pit at night right on the edge of the water. There was a Dunkin Donuts 10 minutes away and a 15-20 minute drive to restaurants, Walmart and other stores was a bonus. Sure there are a few things in the house that could use updating, but we’re not picky people... It worked great for us! It was reasonably priced and we would definitely go back! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Sarah T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Helen H.
17 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in
Stay at the pond
The property has a wonderful location. The house was clean and comfortable. The 10-digit combination lock was a challenge. You have to enter the digits quickly, and since there is 10 of them, it is difficult. We had to leave the backdoor partly open because we were not confident that we could get back into the house. Also, the dock behind the house was partially dismantled impeding access. There was a kayak, but it had no oar. Luckily, my kids were able to obtain an oar from friends.
Check in and clean beds and towels are the positives. The negatives are as follows:
Disassembled smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector falling off the wall. Filthy window sills and door slider gams with dead bugs from years ago. Artwork on wall falling apart. Description of shore incomplete. Should have mentioned how rocky it was. Difficult to get our kayaks in/out. Was told via a message that there was firewood for the fire pit....not so. I've requested a partial refund. Having difficulty with follow through from Vacasa about "the local team" reaching out to me as promised.
Lisa C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2024
Thank you, Lisa, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.