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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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livermoore, ME
  • Worthley Pond
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Bates College
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Oxford Casino
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Spare Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Set toilet with shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Vintage Rustic Cottage on Brettun’s Pond, boat accessible, PET FRIENDLY!

PET FRIENDLY secluded vintage cottage on 10 acres with long private drive. Spacious Living-room with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the water with sleeper futon, Open Kitchen and Dining room, Master Bedroom with queen size sleigh bed, second bedroom with two twin beds.
Enjoy all the comforts of home with 5G WiFi and SmartTV technology in this calm, serene home.

Over 300' feet of nice water frontage with a floating dock. Outdoor water equipment available for guests to use including floats, kayaks, etc.
Brettum.s Pond is Large Pond is great for fishing Trout, Brown Trout, Bass, and Perch.
The cottage is a kitchen with every thing you want, a dining-room, large living-room with a futon, two bedrooms, basement you have a washer and dryer!
Enjoy the privacy, peacefulness and between all mountains from the NH border, Rangeley, Sugarloaf, to Rockland! 1-hours the coast, 30 min to Augusta, Auburn, or Farmington! We have a variety of restaurant close to Livermore Falls/Jay, Farmington, Augusta or Lewiston!
Local stores and shops within a 5-10 minute drive. Gas, grocery, and take out available within 1 miles. Hospital and major retail stores within a 25 min drive to Auburn / Lewiston..

Property manager

Chris D. Botka
Premier Host

Languages

English, German
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
All needs pre-approval by owner.
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: All needs pre-approval by owner.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Livermore

Located in Livermore, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Spruce Mountain Jay and Lost Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Androscoggin Riverlands State Park and Androscoggin River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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livermoore, ME

What's nearby

  • Worthley Pond - 24 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Bates College - 32 min drive - 33.7 km
  • University of Maine - Farmington - 36 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Oxford Casino - 47 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Augusta Civic Center - 47 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lunchpad - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Canton Caboose - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Carriage House Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Club House Taverns Livermore - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Fore Seasons Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Rustic Cottage on Brettun’s Pond, boat accessible, PET FRIENDLY! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Rustic Cottage on Brettun’s Pond, boat accessible, PET FRIENDLY!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Rustic Cottage on Brettun’s Pond, boat accessible, PET FRIENDLY!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Rustic Cottage on Brettun’s Pond, boat accessible, PET FRIENDLY! located?

Located in Livermore, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre, 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Androscoggin River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Androscoggin Lake and Androscoggin Riverlands State Park. Spruce Mountain Jay is 9 mi (14.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 65 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

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

Great week with family

We had an awesome week with our family very comfy and a great spot on Brettuns pond
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Philip W.

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

Nice property

Beautiful place on the lake. Very relaxing and good fishing. House is nice but could use some updating but fine for a vacation. I would go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Fun summer vacation

Beautiful land and water
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erin S.

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

Retreat in the pines

Such a great location.. easy to get to NH, the Maine coast and farther North, all within 90 minutes. Secluded in the pines and serenaded by the loons.. doesn't get any better! We really enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard E.

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

Get away and gathering

It was our fourth or fifth year renting the cabin. Great place to get away and have a one day family gathering. It was well furnished, the exterior cooking area was great once again. Probably be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A beautiful place to get away...

This is a nice place to get away...we enjoyed the peacefulness and beauty of the water and the kayaks were an added bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Augusta, Maine

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

Second time- still great!

This was our second stay at this property and it was still great! Owners are friendly and helpful, location is lovely, and it’s fully stocked with supplies you need to cook etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

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

Wonderful cottage

I have been renting this cottage for the past 5 years and have never been disappointed!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

Amazing!

I grew up on this pond and finding this rental was like a needle in a haystack. The place is beautiful and there is plenty of privacy. The swimming area was perfect for our two dogs and my 5 year old grandchild. We will definitely be coming back every year! We are so happy to finally find a place that we can consistently go to!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard E., Biddeford

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

Great spot to relax and enjoy time off.

Its our second year up to the camp, will be back next year. Perfect sun and shade, clean water and great sunsets. The grill setup out back is perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

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

Excellent

I had an excellent stay, great hosts Sarah and Chris, are always available by phone, email and/or text!. The area is gorgeous and private!
Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Great stay at the lake

We loved walking Iggy the Great Pyrenees along the long driveway and swimming in the lake all week. Great kitchen, bedroom and living room with tv for rainy days. Great places to visit and hike and restaurants! Thank You!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri Smith J.

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

2024 adventure

Very private location. A great place to relax and unwind. The camp was well stocked with paper products, dishes, pots and pans and plenty of towels and linens. We saw a few spiders but, it's camp! There was spray for those! They even had stuff for a dog. Feeding bowls, a runner outside and a few toys. We loved it here!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

marz12345 m.

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

Pond, Weather, Location

Loved the pond, weather was perfect for being in the water, location is private & quiet. The cottage needs a few things to be looked at. I left the owner a note. Otherwise we had a perfect 10 vacation on Brettuns Pond. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Relaxing cottage

Quiet relaxing location. Used the kayaks every morning. Lake was so peaceful. Cottage was well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Very private location off the main road. This camp has lots of land so there is space bwtween neighbors. Very relaxing!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane G., Greenland new Hampshire

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

Camp 2023

The second time we have stayed here. Both times was great.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

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

Hope to be back!

Cozy, comfortable, private location! The covered deck, the large outdoor area and beach area were exceptional. The water was beautiful and the perfect swimming spot for humans and dogs :) Communication was as expected, the camp had everything we needed. I’m hoping to book again next year, Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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

Perfect Getaway Spot!

We enjoyed our time here at this cottage. Yes, it's rustic, but that's part of its charm. We had everything we needed. The lake was absolutely beautiful. We swam and kayaked every day. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn G.

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

Cozy rustic cabin

Cabin was well stocked with supplies and just about anything you could need. The cabin could definitely use some upgrades including a way of locking the premises, shower losing warm water consistently, and mice definitely being active. Yard had a lot of dog poop that wasn't cleaned up. Overall enjoyed our stay due to location and privacy of the beautiful lakefront property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

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

Needed Break...

and this was a lovely place to take it. Thank you so much Chris for sharing your property with me. The setting was beautiful and quiet, which was just what I needed to recharge and get some good reading done. I was pleased to meet you and hope you have a great winter.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H., Holmes

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

Peace and quiet by the pond

We enjoyed our stay. You could see the lake from every room. Great views. Heard loons morning & night. Awesome sunsets. Loved fire pit. Had fun going for canoe rides. Caught a couple Sm mouth bass. Very peaceful & quiet. Would come back. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Total privacy

We read the listing and knew what to expect, rustic cabin. It’s an old days living cabin and was great! The lot is unmatched with any of of vacations yet! All the frontage and dock was perfect for our boat. If your thinking polished marble go to the Caribbean! This is Maine lake life to it s best! Thank you for the time at your cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Emphasis on rustic.

Location was great. Furnishings were old, one recliner didn’t work. The entire place needs a deep cleaning, but it is advertised as rustic. It’s a great camping place and did offer all we needed for our stay. The fact that we were not able to lock the cabin when we were away was a little disconcerting. I would stay again but might plan on bargaining for a better cleaning. Was overall fair for the price.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis F.

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

In one word, SPECTACULAR.

Heaven may not be ALL like Chris’ cabin, but there is a little bit that is. What a porch, what a dock, what facilities! The water was very nice (all water north of Samana Bay in the Dominican is cold for me, a Caribbean boy). Once you adapted and got into it, you could really stay for as long as you wished. Private, special, wonderful (I’d better not go on, we’d like it to be available next summer!). Elizabeth and Luis
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Chris D. Botka

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My name is Chris Botka, I am a real estate agent and I own Maine Mountain Maple in Rangeley, Maine. My daughter, Sara Botka Hatanaka is in Boston area and she work at General Manager at Saltie Girls, on of 24 best restaurant in Boston!.
This camp is my family’s personal getaway, one of our favorite places to be. It has 300' feet of frontage on the pond and 10 AC.We grew up on this pond and love visiting when we can. I split my time making maple syrup and helping others find their own special home properties.

Why they chose this property

This property was built and owned by our family for 3 generations. Currently, I manage the property with my daughters, Jen and Sara and their families renting so we can continue to make memories for others!

What makes this property unique

300' waterfront with the private beach!! A nice dock, 10 A/C of land, a nice cottage, lots of rooms, a nice setting of you and the guest, plenty of parking and only the camp on the road!

Languages:

English, German

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