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Charming Lakeside Retreat

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Exterior
Good Cheer Cottage, built in 1906 by an MIT architect, is loaded with charm.
A lake view awaits at every turn.
Perfect spot for morning coffee or a cool afternoon drink.
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bridgton, ME
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunday River
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Story Land
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

First floor bathroom

Shower only

Second floor bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Lakeside Retreat

Good Cheer Cottage is located in North Bridgton, Maine, sited directly on Long Lake with 200' of lake frontage. This charming 100+ year old cottage was completely updated in 2019 with all the amenities you want for your summer vacation on the water. At the end of the day, the fabulous front porch will beckon you for hours of games, conversation, and cold beverages.

Anchored by a stone fireplace, the Austrian inspired wood paneled main rooms are open concept and comfortable with plenty of seating. The dining room has a table for 6 persons and the living room has a sofa, two rocking chairs, a lounge chair and a large built in window seat.

Good Cheer has 3 bedrooms, 2 queen beds and 1 king bed. There is 1 bath on the first floor with a new subway tiled shower and a half bath on the second floor. The new kitchen is fully applianced and outfitted. Other amenities include wireless internet; air conditioning; gas grill; use of canoe; fire pit; washer and dryer; TV with streaming through Chromecast. The waterfront has a dock with boat tie-up and a small sandy bottomed swimming area, perfect young children.

PLEASE NOTE: We are accepting Friday to Friday bookings during the summer. If you try to book a Saturday to Saturday stay, it will show up at not available, but may be only because of the check in day. TRY FRIDAY TO FRIDAY IN YOUR SEARCH AND YOU WILL GET A TRUE RESULT OF AVAILABILITY!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
May not be optimal for small children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum length of stay for guests is 2 weeks.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lakeside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Lakeside Retreat?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Lakeside Retreat on 3 Oct 2025 start from £245, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Lakeside Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lakeside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lakeside Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lakeside Retreat located?

This family-friendly Bridgton holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Long Lake, Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center and Highland Lake. Pondicherry Park and Stearns Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

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

Absolutely a Good Cheer Cottage!

We had a wonderful stay. Property, amenities, location were fantastic. There was nothing more that we could have possibly asked for and then some. We loved the house, the location and we spent so much time on the porch enjoying the views and relaxing. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Thanks, Monica! You were a wonderful guest and we'd love to see you return for some more Good Cheer time! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Good Cheer Cottage is AWESOME!!!

We absolutely LOVED it!! The cottage has so much character and charm, the AC was KEY, the porch amazing!! So easy to tie up our boat and jet skis - super close to public launch. GREAT restaurants in area. Loved being able to wake up early and get the great still water for skiing and wakeboarding. The hosts of Good Cheer were absolutely AMAZING, HELPFUL, FRIENDLY, GENEROUS, and super fast responders!! I would HIGHLY recommend this cottage! GREAT FAMILY VACATION!! (We were lucky to have GORGEOUS summer weather!!)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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

Wonderful getaway!

Our family of 5 had a wonderful time at the Good Cheer cabin! It was quiet, the property was very nicely maintained, and the peaceful location on the lake was just what we needed. We cooked a lot during our week long trip and the kitchen had everything we needed. Kath was truly a pleasure to communicate with and she was very responsive. We experienced a couple of minor issues with an alarm battery and water occurred and she was right on it. Highly recommend and will come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Emily and family were wonderful renters! They left the property in great shape and were just all around easy to work with. I greatly enjoyed the conversations that Emily and I had over the course of the rental!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

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

Relaxing vacation!

Lots of charm at Good Cheer! Lovely spot on the lake. We enjoyed sitting in the rocking chairs on the porch, watching the chipmunks play in the beautiful backyard. Easy to cook in the well-appointed kitchen. A/C was much appreciated on the mid-90s days. Kath was always quick to respond from the moment we booked. Had a small issue with a window at the start of our stay and she had someone over to fix it immediately. Overall, we had a great week!!! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

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

Relaxing retreat

Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay at Good Cheer. Property was exactly as posted and the neighbors were courteous and quiet. Hosts met us on arrival and we enjoyed meeting them face to face. We are so thankful we found this gem, and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimm W.

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

Charming and Relaxing

My two friends and I needed to take a break from work and the stress of what is happening in the news and aound pandemic. Good Cheer Cottage is just what the doctor ordered. Three bedrooms with wonderful mattresses, a well-stocked kitchen, a living room with a wood stove, and a fabulous roof covered porch looking over the lake where we spent much of our time. Our hosts were so attentive, easy to communicate with, and met us on arrival with a bottle of wine and some saltwater taffy, that was such a nice surprise. The new tiled shower on the first floor was a welcome addition and the large kitchen sink made preparing dinners easy. I would highly recommend staying at Good Cheer Cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M K.

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

A bit of paradise

My husband and I absolutely loved staying at Good Cheer Cottage. The cottage has an incredible history. Our family used to vacation on Long Lake Bridgton every summer at a family owned cottage close to Good Cheer and it was fabulous to be back on the lake. The cottage is so cozy and comfortable with amazing views of the lake. We enjoyed sitting on the porch overlooking the lake- very relaxing. Kathleen was amazing and very flexible with check in and out times to accommodate our schedule. Wonderful hosts who wanted to be sure we had a good time. The house has everything once could need including good air conditioning because it was hot. Lake was amazing - water very warm and clean. It was the most relaxing and wonderful vacation we have had in a long time. We can’t wait to go back. Thank you to our hosts.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

A relaxing week at Good Cheer Cottage

Our family of five (mom, dad, and three adult children) enjoyed a relaxing week at Good Cheer. The highlight of this cottage is its lovely porch with its beautiful view of the lake - great for meals, telework, reading and relaxation. The kitchen is brand new and nicely equipped. Kath was very responsive to our needs/questions both before and during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2020
So glad you enjoyed the wonderful porch while taking in the lake view - that is our favorite spot at the end of the day, too! Thank you for being great renters!

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Hosted by Kathleen Mason

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