My family (husband and three kids between ages 7 - 10) just got back from an incredible stay at the Serenity cottage on beautiful Webber Pond. The water is literally 15 - 20 feet from the back of the house. The view of the lake from the house and the property is gorgeous and so peaceful. The property is huge with several access points to the water, and is incredibly private. It was like we had our own waterfront park at our disposal! I loved going out to the stone steps out back leading into the lake and taking in the lake views while enjoying my morning coffee. The cottage was thoughtfully designed to take full advantage of the water views. The house comfortably accommodated our family of 5 for the whole trip, as well as my mother-in-law who joined us for the first few days. The updated cottage was spotless when we checked in, had all the modern amenities, and was well-stocked, both inside and outside. You do get a great cross-breeze in the house. We did have a few hot/humid nights and were so thankful for the mini-split unit downstairs and the portable a/c unit for the upstairs bedrooms those nights. The kids loved exploring the property, swimming in the lake, and playing ladder ball, corn hole, and board games (all included). We had a great time taking the provided canoes to the nearby island, and loved watching all the wildlife at the lake, especially the family of loons, osprey, herons, and the local beaver. We were treated to several awesome sunrises, as well as a spectacular moonrise the last night with a nearly full strawberry moon - just gorgeous!
There are plenty of stores, restaurants, and quaint towns to explore within 15 - 20 minutes of the house (check out Hallowell just past Augusta - super cute town!). We also took a few day trips to Camden (1 hour away), Freeport (just over an hour), and Acadia (~2 hours away). At the owner's suggestion, we also got ice cream at Fielder's Choice in Manchester (20 min), and it did not disappoint! Huge servings, great prices, and delicious!
Lisa, the owner, was great to communicate with. She always got back to me fast if I had any questions, and provided super clear instructions for check-in and check-out (both of which were very smooth) as well as where to find and how to use everything provided. We were lucky to have the chance to meet Lisa and her husband in person, and they were both incredibly kind, friendly, accommodating, and hospitable!