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

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A forested area with tall trees and a grassy field.
A white house with yellow trim and a chimney, surrounded by a grassy yard and tall trees.
A small, single-story house with a gabled roof, yellow trim, and a front porch.
A yellow door with a black doormat in front, and the number 79 on the wall to the right.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Gas grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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China, ME
  • Place, China Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colby College
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Augusta Civic Center
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

South China

Located in South China, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Saint George State Park and China Lake, while Redington Museum and Common Street Arts are cultural highlights. Viles Arboretum and First Congregational Church are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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China, ME

What's nearby

  • China Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Waterville Opera House - 22 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Colby College - 26 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Augusta Civic Center - 30 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Belfast Harbor - 43 min drive - 68.6 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fieldstone Quickstop & SUBWAY - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Country Store Vassalboro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Landing - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Not-A-Pine Lane COTTAGE" is a family treasure enjoyed by generations pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Not-A-Pine Lane COTTAGE" is a family treasure enjoyed by generations?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Not-A-Pine Lane COTTAGE" is a family treasure enjoyed by generations?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Not-A-Pine Lane COTTAGE" is a family treasure enjoyed by generations located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from China Lake and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Threemile Pond. Webber Pond and Togus Pond are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 68 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was cozy and clearly well loved, the lake was quiet. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2026
Thank you for the kind words. Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at our cottage! We look forward to your return!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is in a lovely setting - a quiet spot on a quiet lake. Unfortunately, the cabin has not been well-maintained and did not appear to have had a thorough cleaning. The furniture is in need of updating. A modest amount of money and TLC would make this a welcoming, cosy getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2026
Thank you for the honest feedback. We hear your concerns and will address these items before the beginning of the 2027 summer. Be well!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, our pup, and I stayed at this cottage for 4 nights. It was charming, rustic, and peaceful which is what we were looking for. As the summer heat broke before we arrived, we spent a good deal of time exploring the area. We found trails for the dog, a cidery, a couple breweries, antique shops, and some great places to grab a bite to eat. When we returned from our adventure we would sit in the hammock or out on the dock, sip a cold beverage, listen to the loons and read. It was a great way to bookend a busy summer. The only hiccup we had was failing to read the house guide on the fridge when we first arrived that instructed us to buy our own drinking water. The water at the house is okay for washing, but not drinking.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Need a place to unwind? Notapine is the place. An old camp feet from the lake that brought back memory's of my grand parent old camp. The smells, the old books and game. JUST what we were looking for. Thanks for allowing us the use of your camp. It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2026
Very kind words. I am glad you enjoy our place as much as we do. Look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property and location for 3 nights with grandchildren. Gorgeous setting, great place to relax and swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2025
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time at our cottage. We took have enjoyed many days at the lake enjoying time and making memories with our family. Thank you for the kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a special place. I loved everything about this stay. The cottage is charming, the location on China Lake unbeatable, and the hosts were friendly and accommodating with great communication. Tiffany made sure we had everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again.
Sunset from the deck.
Moon over China Lake.
Cozy fireplace.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2025
Thank you your kind words. We host guests so they have an opportunity to enjoy our place like you did! We look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin and view was beautiful and perfect for a week of relaxing with our family. The hosts were very attentive and a pleasure to speak with, very helpful on all fronts. We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay. We really appreciate people enjoying time at the lake
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tiffany is awesome! Very easy to work with. Check in was simple, property was beautiful

Very comfortable and beautiful. Tiffany is wonderful and we had everything we needed and wanted. Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 7, 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay! We enjoyed hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage on beautiful lake

If you are looking for a cottage in a lake this is a great space. The layout of the house provides plenty of room to relax, eat indoors, or sit outside. The lake view will fill you with peace.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 16, 2025
Thank you for your kind words and glad to hear you enjoy our place at the lake as much as we do.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful spot

Great location. fishing was awesome!! Tiffany was so nice and accommodating We had a nice few days! very nice getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 20, 2024
Thanks for sharing, glad to hear you enjoy our cottage as much as we do.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Rustic Cabin

Had a great stay here, Reminded us of the movie On Golden Pond. We detached from normal life and took in all the simple living the property had to offer. Will be going back at some point.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2025
Thank you for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the cottage as much as we do. We look forward to your return.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Old school cabin. Nice spot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2025
Thank you for the review. Glad you enjoyed the old school cabin! We look forward to when our paths cross again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place to relax.

Great.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2020
Thanks for the review, hope to make it a 5 star experience next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage

Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope our paths cross again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little camp right on the water!

We had a great stay despite the weather! Held my son’s first birthday here and family commented on how they really liked the camp! Thank you for allowing this event!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2024
Glad you enjoyed our camp as much as we do.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quaint, cozy cottage by the lake...

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 16, 2020
Thank you! As we all are at the mercy of the weather, we are glad you still enjoyed your time at our place. Cheers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect camp experience on a beautiful lake. The camp is comfortable, clean, rustic, perfect. The grounds are beautiful, fun to explore around the house as well as relax lakeside. We were easily able to dock a boat for the week, as well. Amazing experience and incredibly kind host. Thanks for everything, Tiffany!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2025
Thank you for the descriptive review. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us as much as we enjoy our time ate the lake. Be well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot for our family. Comfortable and clean. Great access to lake.

Easy check in. Owner and caretaker were easy to access. We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 16, 2020
Glad you enjoy the cottage, we also enjoyed your visit. Till next time take care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great cabin for a vacation

Had a great time at Not a pine cottage. Everything was as advertised. Would book again. stayed a long weekend for a fishing trip and it could not have been better. Brian
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 4, 2024
Glad to hear you enjoyed our cottage, look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake Cottage

We couldn’t have asked for a better or more relaxing trip to Maine. This property is very special and the care and attentiveness of the owners is one of a kind. Already making plans to return next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2024
We appreciate your kind words and we LOVE it when others enjoy our cottage as much as we do!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!!

A very comfortable rustic cabin in a beautiful location! The owners are very helpful and responsive, and we found lots of fun short hikes and things to do in the area. Hiked Howard Hill with view over the state capitol in Augusta, which was a unique thing to do in the area. The cabin has a stocked kitchen, a couple of kayaks, a perfect location for the fire pit overlooking the lake, a dock with ladder into the water, a swim float, a small rocky beach area, and daily beautiful sunsets. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2022
Thank you for staying with us. Glad you were able to get out and enjoy the area and be home for the sunsets. We appreciate the kind words and look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

photos dont do it justice

this family camp is quintessential summer in maine. the photos dont do it justice. you have to see it for yourself. if you love the rustic experience, you must stay here. it has all the amenities of a modern house, yet uniqueness that you will enjoy. the outside area is fairly private; especially by the firepit. along with the dock to swim off, there is opportunity to wade along the shoreline. tiffany is a wonderful hostess.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2021
Thank you. Glad to hear you enjoy our cottage as much as we do. Look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Not A Pine Getaway

Cottage was accurately described on website. Rustic lakefront property with beautiful sunsets from the deck. Fully supplied kitchen with full size modern oven. Bathroom very clean, and had nice touches with a pedestal sink and circular shower enclosure. Best water pressure in 17 years of traveling up to Maine to fish. Three guys caught 12-15 bass each morning some were in the 5-6 lb range. Host very responsive to our text messages. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2023
Thanks for the kind words, we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Although it rained all the time we were there, the cottage was quaint and homey and enjoyable. There were games on the shelf to amuse us and we were able to take a swim in the beautiful lake. When I had questions, the owners got right back to me. Only drawback was that the water was not drinkable in the house so we had to bring in water to cook and drink. Shower pressure was awesome. Hope to return next year and hopefully have sunny weather so we can enjoy time outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2023
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, the weather this summer has been a challenge for all of us at the lake. We look forward to your return.
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