Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water! - Oakland

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14353 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Oakland, ME

Belgrade Lakes Chain1 min walk
Colby College13 min drive
Kennebec River14 min drive
Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Office with twin

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!

Large, modern home with 100 feet of level, unobstructed lake front with fire pit, dock and mooring. 10 minutes from Colby College and walking/hiking trails, and about 15 minutes drive from the world-class Belgrade Lakes Golf Course. Love shopping? You will be about an hour’s drive from Freeport. Situated on Messalonskee Lake (aka Snow Pond), a nine-mile long lake with frequent sightings of loons, eagles and herons and great for swimming and boating.

Outside, enjoy the lake. Swim off our waterfront dock (option for gradual water entry via stairs from dock) use one of the two kayaks at the cottage, or enjoy fishing, cruising, tubing or skiing on the lake (mooring may be available but only with advance notice). Relax on our lakeside lawn, in a hammock along the shore, or by the fire pit.

Inside, enjoy fully-equipped kitchen, five bedrooms, three full baths, pantry, laundry room with washer/dryer, and warm and inviting open floor plan with sunroom, dining spaces and family room. Windows bank the entire waterside of the house for optimal views. Relax in the master bedroom's ensuite with its own private deck overlooking the water from above.

Fabulous kayaking, swimming, exploring and relaxation await!

Please note that a 6 night minimum stay during the summer is generally applied.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We do not have a gradual sandy entry to water.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please note that there is a train track that crosses the camp access road. The train does blow its whistle, including at night.

Do not disassemble the bunk beds or move furniture from room to room.

Any attempt at disabling, redirecting or obscuring exterior cameras is prohibited. Forfeiture of remainder of visit and VRBO reporting may result.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oakland

Located in Oakland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Redington Museum and Fort Halifax are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tree Spirits and Belgrade Lakes Golf. First Congregational Church and Samantha Smith are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.

Oakland, ME

What's nearby

Belgrade Lakes Chain - 1 min walk
Thomas College - 12 min drive
Colby College - 13 min drive
Kennebec River - 14 min drive
Waterville Opera House - 15 min drive

Getting around

Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Dunkin' - 15 min drive
Mirakuya Sushi & Steak House - 12 min drive
Aroma Joe's - 11 min drive
Sunrise Bagel - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Belgrade Lakes Chain and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tree Spirits and Inland Hospital Diabetes. Thomas College and Colby College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Deborah B.

11 Sept 2023

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

Plenty of room

Great for a large gathering. It was end of season. We were not able to really use the back part of house or master bedroom because it was to hot at night and not enough fans. We made do with the other parts of the house. Beautiful views and fun on the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alexis G.

9 June 2023

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

Calm lakefront

This was a lovely spot! Calm view of the water, easy for the kids to swim off the dock, quiet location. We especially loved the fire pit and the fireplace for cold days, and the house was stocked with everything we needed, including fans for unseasonably hot nights. We got a bonus fireworks show from the next-door neighbors, which we all loved! While we had a smooth experience, the house was overpriced for its condition. It needs some maintenance. If you're staying with multiple families, which is likely for a house with this many rooms, note the layout. There are 3 bedrooms in the front of the home, but those do not have their own bathroom on that level -- they share the downstairs common bathroom (next to the kitchen), which needs an upgrade. The back of the house is newer and has another cluster of bedrooms, including a master with its own bathroom (and amazing view!) and another bathroom for the other bedrooms.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scotti N.

5 Nov 2022

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

Lakeside beauty

Plenty of room for a large group (there were 10 of us), right on the water. Lots of activities available - you wouldn't even need to leave the property to have a great vacation! The kitchen is well-appointed and well-stocked; the living room is small but the gas fireplace made it a nice gathering area; the bedrooms are very comfy. Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

11 Oct 2022

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

Great weekend

Great family spot. Lake front. Easily accommodated 13.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stavroula M.

6 Oct 2022

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

Great for a Large Group!

Thank you for opening up your home to us, my wedding party was very pleased with the accommodations. We appreciated all the space for our group to spread out, plenty of towels, linens, storage space, etc. We did not utilize the kitchen much or prepare any meals for the entire group at the house but we did enjoy the spacious living room, dining room and nooks.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022