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40min from Portland- Sandy Ridge Family Cottage

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Terrace/patio
Room
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Oxford, ME
  • Place, Oxford Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sebago Lake
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bear Bunkroom

2 Single Beds

Fox Loft Bedroom

1 Double Futon

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

40min from Portland- Sandy Ridge Family Cottage

Relax at this peaceful getaway nestled amongst towering pines. Perched atop a private ridge that rises between a 38-acre spring fed pond and freshwater brook, you will find yourself in awe of breathtaking sunrises and gorgeous sunsets. Enjoy the numerous amenities the property has to offer, both indoors and out. Take advantage of Maine outdoors and explore acres of wooded trails and multiple waterfront access points. Without question, you will leave with memories that last a lifetime!
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About the area

Oxford

Located in Oxford, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hemond's Moto X Park and Lost Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Willows Flea Market and Auburn Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Lepage Center for the Arts and Community Little Theatre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Oxford, ME

What's nearby

  • Oxford Casino - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Oxford Plains Speedway - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sebago Lake - 29 min drive - 37.2 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 52 min drive - 73.1 km
  • Bowdoin College - 53 min drive - 74.6 km

Getting around

  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxford Casino - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Village Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Honey Badger Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

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

Maine escape

We very much enjoyed our stay at this property. The host really has thought of your every need. The house was spotlessly clean. The waterfront was a short walk away through their own wooded property. The little beach was sandy and clean, the raft was great for lounging and jumping, and the SUPs were fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenna L.

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

Beautiful property

Our family had the best time during a short weekend stay. The home has everything you could think of, and is a perfect place for families. The grounds are stunning. The kids loved exploring all the marked trails with toys to use along the paths. The walk to water is marked and the water itself is clear and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Sandy Ridge cottage is an awesome place for a relaxing get away in the most peaceful setting. Allison goes above and beyond to make her guests feel welcome the second you walk thru the door. The cottage was spotless, comfortable and had everything we needed plus more. Outside there is a nice deck as well as a campfire area with comfy Adirondack chairs to hang out under the pines. The lake was great and again they provided many fun things to enjoy the water. Allison was quick to respond to any questions. It’s obvious this cottage is well loved. Can’t wait to return. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Brenda, thank you so much for the thoughtful review. We absolutely loved hosting you and truly do hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back for another visit in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie C.

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

Perfect stay

This cottage stay was everything we'd hoped for and more. The pond and grounds are beautiful. Our two girls (3 and 7) enjoyed the stay as much as we did. The cottage itself is cozy, clean and well maintained. It provided our family of 4 with the perfect amount of space. Our host went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and provided us with information about the local area in advance. I wish we could have stayed for longer. I thoroughly recommend and hope we can return one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Everything you need.

I toook a long girls weekend with family and friends, the camp was very clean and comfortable. Allison the host had provided just about anything you could think of that you would need, from snacks to frosted mugs in the freezer. I had planned on making spaghetti sauce but had forgotten my crockpot, luckily she had one there. The beds were quite comfortable, which is always a plus, everyone in the group had wonderful time, and all agreed that they would stay there again. Thankyou Allison for all the little extrs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

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

Wonderful summer vacation for our family of four!

Allison's home and property are really a hidden gem! The house was PERFECT for our family of four -- and the property and waterfront nearby were amazing. We caught a mix of rain and sun, but that didnt stop us from enjoying all the property had to offer. On the cooler days, we took to the trails, both on the property or nearby river walk(s). When the sun came out, we headed down to the pond, enjoying the clean water and perfect beach area. The beach area is so sandy and clean - perfect for our young kids. We could tell Allison has put so much thought into making this a wonderful experience for renters. Our kids (almost 5 and almost 2) had so much fun - they didn't want to leave! We would easily recommend this spot for young families and anyone who enjoys proper Maine lake life. Thanks for sharing your home and allowing our family to make great memories there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

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

Complete Gem!💎

This cabin was everything we wanted and more! Updated, cozy and spotless! The host has thought of everything, from cute cabin decor, extras you might have forgotten to pack, plus some local goodies for us to snack on. 85 degrees in mid July with no a/c, NO PROBLEM! This place is surrounded by tall pines to keep the house shaded plus multiple fans and many windows to open to cool the house. Easy access to the very clear, warm and quite pond across the road. My husband spent his days fishing. While my favorite afternoon spot was reading on the hammock. Very relaxing getaway! Thanks Allison and boys for sharing ur home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K D.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This is a lovely property for those that want to get away, have a camp like experience but with all the comforts of a well kept and modern home. The hosts were very welcoming, accommodating, and thoughtful about our families stay. The house is well maintained and feels modern and rustic all at the same time. The house is a great base camp for the lovely Green Pond. There was every water toy we needed, including a paddle boat that fit our whole family of five for a trip around the lake, but our favorites were the paddle boards. The lake is sandy and clean. In fact the water is so clear you can see the bottom from off the dock. Fishing was fun and there were some big bass, that showed interest even if we didn’t catch any. This home has everything we needed, it felt clean, warm and inviting. The property offered numerous trails and surprises, like a sand fort in the woods for the kids to play. We truly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our week at Sandy Ridge! The cottage, decor and grounds are adorable and charming. The cottage looks just like the photos and was SPOTLESS. It was, hands down, the cleanest and most well maintained cottage rental we have ever stayed in. We enjoyed the large deck, fires at the fire pit, the trails on the property and the pond. The kayaks, paddle boat, life jackets and floats were in great condition. There are a bunch of fun family games to play — the family friendly version of Cards Against Humanity was definitely the favorite with our 6, 9 and 10 year old boys! Yahtzee, Farkle, Chinese Checkers, Uno, Chess and tic-tac-toe provided a week full of night time entertainment and, this is big- the games had all of their pieces! There are also many adventures available within an hour or so. We traveled to the New Hampshire mountains and visited Santa’s Village. We traveled to Portland and took the Casco Bay Mail Boat run to the islands. Sebago Lake was absolutely beautiful. Hawk Mountain was an easy mountain climb and had great views. Grocery stores and restaurants are a short distance from the cottage. One thing to be aware of: The stairs going to the 2nd floor are steep and a bit wonky as far as varying step heights. It was not an issue for us and actually just added to the cottage charm. If someone has mobility issues, it could be a problem. We loved our stay and would definitely return. Thank you for sharing Sandy Ridge Family Cottage with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Christine and her family were the definition of perfect guests. We would absolutely welcome the opportunity to host them again in the future should their travels bring them back to the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson F.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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