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10 Steps And You're In Sebasticook Lake. This Is Where You Go To Unplug

10 Steps And You're In Sebasticook Lake. This Is Where You Go To Unplug

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Maine Cottage of a Quilt Maker
Lake side view from dock
May 12, sunny 60 degrees. My dog waiting for ducks and beaver to pass by.
swim and launch kayaks
campfire area

Overview of 10 Steps And You're In Sebasticook Lake. This Is Where You Go To Unplug

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 555 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Newport, ME
  • Popular LocationSebasticook Lake2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCross Insurance Center29 min drive
  • Popular LocationDarling's Waterfront Pavilion30 min drive
  • AirportBangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

10 Steps And You're In Sebasticook Lake. This Is Where You Go To Unplug

Picture this; A rural dirt road leads you through the woods, past cottages dotting the edge of Sebasticook Lake. After a half mile you'll see on your left a line of boulders that set the scene for your entry to Quilt Maker Cottage. This sweet little cottage sits nestled in the trees. A horseshoe drive goes around the perimeter of the level, almost acre, lawn. Perfect for playing Corn-hole, Croquet, Badminton, Horseshoes, or just run with the kids or dog. Yes I did say dog. This cottage is only dog friendly. Sorry, no kitties, reptiles, hedgehogs, or other fancy critters allowed. Contract with owner has stipulations. This cottage is 600 square feet in size, and has been completely remodeled. Open floor plan with full size appliances in the kitchen. The pantry can hold just about anything you want to put in there. Head up the 'pure cottage' stairs to the master bedroom. A wall of windows with white sheer curtains that waft in the breeze is waiting at the top. From the Queen size bed the first thing you see in the morning and last thing you see at night is beautiful Sebasticook Lake, while you listen to the water lapping the shore and the Loons sing their songs. Why does this cottage have 'Quilt Maker' in the title? Because you will see there are handmade quilts everywhere for your warmth and to take you back in time to Grandma's house. There's even a sewing machine if you're in the mood to work on a project.:) Back downstairs is a full bathroom with tub/shower, stack washer/dryer, and a cool porthole window that opens. The living room has a queen sofa sleeper, TV, Bluray DVD player and large selection of movies. Bring your own games and hook them up to the TV. There are board games also. No WIFI as of yet but cellular service is great. No cable service but 6 -7 channels are crystal clear with one being a National channel.
Large L shaped, sleeping porch, can sleep 2 more on full size bed. Also on the porch you will find a dining table for 4, 2 more sofas and 1 chair.
Now the best part! 10 steps and you're in the lake! Boat Dock, 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, paddle boat, and a campfire pit(wood provided) for those evenings to tell scary stories. There are two areas for outdoor dining. There is a large platform with dining table, a picnic table and a gas grill for those fun cookouts. There is a hammock, and the sunsets are remarkable!
Newport is centrally located in the state of Maine and is within 90 minute drive to Bar Harbor, 30 minutes to Bangor Airport, two hours to Portland airport and is about 1 mile to Anglers Seafood Restraunt. Best seafood for the seafood lover!
Sebasticook Lake is the largest lake (4,288 acres) within the confines of an individual municipality in the State of Maine. The lake provides for many recreational activities: swimming, boating, fishing, and snowmobiling. Both lake and its shores provide habitats for several wildlife species, such as sea run alewives, smelts, smallmouth bass, white perch, black crappie, and many bird species.

Property manager

Dan Costain
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Not really big enough for large parties

Pets

Pets allowed
Separate contract

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Not really big enough for large parties
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Newport

Located in Newport, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. JW Parks Golf Course and Hermon Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sebasticook Lake and Great Moose Lake. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newport, ME

What's nearby

  • Sebasticook Lake - 2 min walk
  • Cross Insurance Center - 29 min drive
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 29 min drive
  • Darling's Waterfront Pavilion - 30 min drive
  • Bangor Waterfront Pavilion - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Burger King - 8 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 8 min drive
  • Angler's Restaurant - 16 min walk
  • Cervesas Southwest Grill - 5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dan was very helpful
Great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another visit
This was our second stay at the cottage. Very comfortable and cozy. We were able to have our dog with us which was a bonus. Close to friends and family for us. Already talking about our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Mixed Bag
The pros: Great location with great views of the lake and access to the water. The porch on the back is wonderful especially if it rains. Sleeping accommodations were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. Cons: We had some troubles at check in as we had not received the code via email as the owner said. Also, it seemed a previous guest had a dog and there was still a lot of dog hair on the furniture that covered our clothes. We had several unfortunate events with the storm door glass breaking when the mowers came and clothes being stuck under the agitator in the washing machine that were beyond our control. Also heads up to those in smaller cars- the road to the house has not been leveled recently and is passable but slow going and pretty bumpy. The owner was fairly quick to respond to the glass breaking incident and the check in mishap, but his response to the laundry incident was frustrating, though it was eventually resolved. On the whole it is a nice place to stay and I think some of our experiences were just freak accidents that others won’t experience, but this is an honest review based on what occurred while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation getaway!
We really enjoyed our vacation in Newport. The camp was lovely and our 15 year old dog acted like a pup swimming and exploring. We had a great time and the camp is close to town if you need anything. We hope to come back soon. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Wonderful peaceful property, close to Acadia. We stayed over Labor Day weekend and had a great experience! Very clean and well organized, everything provided. There is some construction going on next door, but it wasn’t particularly loud so didn’t affect us at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dan Costain

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My wife, Lanci and I have been married since 1995. We moved to the Newport area in 1998 to take care of Lanci's grandmother. Since then My wife retired from the Army National Guard and I retired from the Police Department. We own and operate several businesses in Newport. We both are excited about purchasing our new Cottage.

Why they chose this property

My wife and I looked at this property and fell in love with it. We really felt that this was the place that we could surely share with our rental friends from Maine and many other states. We look forward of having many fond memories in this Cottage.

What makes this property unique

The second you pull in the driveway the lake opens up behind the cottage. Its a wow! You are not even curious about the cottage inside, because the outside is what draws you to scope out the whole yard and beach first. Nestled under the trees is a sweet little cottage thats neither too big or too small. 600 square feet of cottage that has everything you need. Easy to maintain and clean. I don't even leave unless I'm out of food.

Languages:

English

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