"Not-A-Pine Lane COTTAGE" is a family treasure enjoyed generations

We had a wonderful experience at the Not-A-Pine Lane cottage. The owners are extremely pleasant, very helpful and easy to work with. These are not luxury accommodations, but the cottage was clean, not at all musty, and had a recently updated bathroom with a new circular shower stall. The kitchen was complete with microwave, refrigerator, electric stove and oven, coffee maker, plates, cups, glasses, and flatware. One bedroom has a full or queen size bed with a closet and dresser. The other bedroom had two twin beds and a closet and dresser. Clean sheets and lots of towels were provided. We found the beds to be quite comfortable. In the large living room, there is a very long couch suitable for sleeping and a rather substantial futon with a firm mattress (not a small flimsy Ikea futon) that easily sleeps two. The living room has a sitting area and an area with a full size table suitable for meals or boardgames. There are two full size sliding patio doors leading out to decks and an array of large sliding windows. When you are sitting at the table you have perhaps a 210-degree view of the lake because the cottage is on a bit of a point with a cove to the south. We had very pleasant lake breezes during practically the entire week when we were there, and the open setting seemed to be blessedly clear of mosquitoes. We had friends staying directly across the lake who were being eaten alive. There is a dock that extends perhaps 40 feet out into the lake and an anchored swim float a little farther out. In late July, I caught a 16-inch bass and an 18-inch pickerel just fishing from the dock, as well as about five hundred small fish 6 to 10 inches long. I caught small and large mouth bass, white and yellow perch, pickerel, and bluegills from the dock. No records, but fun. The cottage came with two kayaks and a rowboat with paddles an flotation devices. There is a nice, modern supermarket about half a mile away. Within about half a mile the other way is the China-Dina and a seafood place where you can get three lobsters for under $30 and also a nice laundromat with free wifi. About 25 minutes away in Augusta is a huge shopping center with all sorts of stores and franchise eating places. Our cell phones were on the ATT/GSM system and had both text and talk, but no cellular data. Friends with the Verizon/Comcast network had cellular data. We would highly recommend Not-A-Pine Cottage and its owners and plan on staying there again next summer.

beautiful, quaint cottage along the lake, cozy quarters, quiet and relaxing...would come again even when the weather was chilly and rainy we enjoyed our stay, canoeing around the lake, observing an eagle, beavers and other wildlife!

Cabin has everything you need for a relaxing vacation on China Lake. We have been staying on this lake most summers for the last 28 years but never on the south end of the lake. We missed a lot of beautiful sunsets! Fishing was great. We will definitely be back.

My family has been staying on China Lake for over 35 years, this year my parents health required a camp that was closer to the water and more level for walking, this camp was perfect! The ambiance was wonderful, looking forward to our next stay!

By far the most fun we have ever had on vacation. We were nervous at first since there is no tv and the reception was spotty. The kids went looking for the tv when we got there and were upset, but once they saw the lake they forgot about it. The whole time they were either in the lake swimming or using the kayaks that were provided, playing boardgames that were provided in the cabin, or playing sports in the spacious grassy area in the front yard. During the stay they never missed their electronics. It was amazing. My sister and her children that live in Augusta came out to enjoy the lake and they were beyond impressed...and they are locals! Tiffany and her family were so warm and welcoming. They use the cabin next door and it never felt awkward. We all talked like we had known each other forever.

This was an escape from reality. We kept the windows open at night and the breeze was perfect. The water supplied to the cabin comes from the lake, how much better does it get than that. The cabin is fully stocked with all the kitchenware including dishes, cookware, and of course coffee pot. All you need to bring is food and water. Hannaford is a few minutes away and had an excellent selection of organic and gluten free foods for anyone with dietary restrictions.

The cabin was extremely clean and immaculate. Wherever we go we always check for cleanliness and there was not a spot missed.

We never left the cabin to explore the area, we wanted to stay there forever.

Our only regret is that we forgot to write in the guest folder that they have in the cabin.

The pictures do not do this place justice. If you need an escape this cabin will do it for you. Even if you are not active you can sit in the shade of the trees and be mesmerized by the beauty of the lake and trees. We were in Cape Cod for a week before coming to the cabin. Everyone agreed that we should have skipped Cape Cod and stayed at this cabin longer. My family all agreed that we will revisit this cabin again in the future.

Thank you Tiffany and family for making this the most memorable vacation.