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Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly!

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A living room with a wooden ceiling, a television on a dresser, and a dining area in the background.
A wooden pier extending into a calm lake with a clear sky above.
A small house with a porch, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard with Adirondack chairs.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, floral sofa, and wooden beams on the ceiling.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a television, a fireplace, and floral-patterned furniture.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Union, ME
  • Place, St. George River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Battie
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Union

Located in Union, this cottage is on the waterfront. Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum and Center for Maine Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Beech Hill Preserve and Andre the Seal Statue. Morse's Sauerkraut and Liberty Tool Company are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Union, ME

What's nearby

  • St. George River - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre - 25 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Camden Public Library - 25 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Mount Battie - 25 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 28 min drive - 36.6 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 30 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪C&S One Stop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Morse's Sauerkraut - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Pour Farm - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alsace Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Common House of Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from St. George River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery and Crawford Pond. Lermond Pond and Alford Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful location with comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very nice stay , great location and easy to get where we needed to go. Host was extremely easy to communicate with and was very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic but comfortable in a great location. The house was clean, check-in was easy and check-out instructions were clear and simple. The dock was nice and we had no problems sharing with the neighbors across the way. Perfect size for the three of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed the rustic charm and the location! It's wonderful to hear the house was clean, check-in and check-out were smooth, and the dock and space worked out perfectly for the three of you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cozy comfortable place was very peaceful and quiet. Being able to use the dock to the lake was great...nice to be able to cool down and swim.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean cottage with serviceable furniture and interior finishing. Newer minisplit heat pump really kept the place cool. Cottage is directly across from shared dock which was excellent for fishing with the kids. We used this cottage as a home based and spent most of our days away on excursions. I would stay here again. Really nice neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Short stay only.

Great location for visiting the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2nd stay there and it’s still a nice place.

This was my 2nd trip there and it was just as great as it was last time. If it’s available on my next trip to Maine, I’d certainly rent it again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend spot!

This property is very charming and was the perfect quiet location for a weekend away. The place was clean and quiet and had beautiful views of the lake! Recommend for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer getaway

The property was great , everything was quiet and lovely! The lake is beautiful and clean . There is ample things to do in the area. Everyone near by was lovely. Would highly reccomend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sisters get away trip to Maine

Overall all, it was fine. We enjoyed exploring the area and the location of the cottage was convenient. We did so much traveling that we didn't have time to sit outside, build a fire in the firepit in the evening, or sit on the dock. The price was reasonable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very good base camp

This cottage across from Sennebec Pond was a great experience. The host was very helpful and very nice. We will definitely be back. The only thing I will say is it is very rustic which is my taste but might not be for everybody. I am looking forward to booking again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good for a short stay

It was great to spend a few days at the lake! From the listing, we did not realize that we were across the street from the lake and that we would be sharing space (lucky for us, we came during the week and fortunately did not have to share!). We also had to improvise to have outdoor furniture as nothing was set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice place and I’d do it again.

This was a nice place that fit the bill perfectly for me and I’ll definitely rent it again if the opportunity came up.- No issues with check-in or out.- Temps got into the mid-90’s and the heat pump kept up with no issues. - Wifi worked great. Mobile phone service was non-existent for me.- The water pressure in the shower was fine, and the hot water was plenty hot.- Dedicated parking was really convenient.- Gas station with convenience store was a few minutes up the road.- Figure on bringing about 1 gallon of potable water per adult per day for: coffee/tea, hydration, and brushing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very restful stay

We stayed at this cottage for five days in early July and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is centrally located in the state. It's a quick ride to Camden, Rockland and a two hours to Bar Harbor. The cottage sits on a very pretty clean lake and boat/canoe rentals are available in a campground ten minutes away. The cottage is fully furnished. The kitchen has everything you need. When we had a problem with the stove, the owner very quickly got in touch with the property manager who fixed the problem while we were out. The cottage is spacious and can easily host up to six people. The living room is welcoming and it's nice to sit in after a day exploring the beauty of Maine. There is a small grocery nearby and a well stocked Hannaford market not to far away. Finally, the area is very quiet and peaceful.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would have loved to have more time to stay at the property and enjoy the lake - it was beautiful! The house itself was fine - my friend described it as a giant shed. But there needs to be pillow protectors on the pillows - it sucks when you're a non-smoker, haven't brought your own pillows from home, put your head down late at night to finally go to sleep and get the stench of cigarette smoke. I don't believe anyone had been smoking inside but I do believe smokers had rented the property before us and the smell was imbedded in the hair and transferred to the pillow. Yuck!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
The right vacation home is everything, and we're disappointed if this wasn't the one for you. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:- Pillow protectors are placed on all pillows at the start of each season, though they may occasionally be removed with linens by previous guests.- This is the first time I’ve received a complaint about a smoke smell; my non-smoking children stayed in the unit the following weekend and did not notice any odor.- Moving forward, I’ll remind the cleaning team to double-check that pillow protectors are in place for every stay.- The home is intentionally described as rustic, and the listing photos are recent and accurately reflect the property’s style and design.Thank you for sharing your experience—we appreciate your feedback as we continue working to provide great stays for future visitors!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would definitely stay here again

It's a spcious cabin with plenty of room to spread out, and a beautiful view of Sennebec Pond in Union ME. A half hour to Camden and Rockland, and just a beautiful area. Full kitchen set up, hot showers, a nice deck and fire pit for relaxing and enjoying the view of the pond. Everything was neat, clean and well organized, and stay instructions were simple and easy to follow. The only negative, and it's a realtively small one it the grans scheme, was that the windows were't clean when we looked out on the pond from inside. Not muddy or gross, just not clean. Overall we loved it, and have book marked it to visit again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Senebec get away…

We enjoyed our stay on Senebec Pond. I grew up a short ways from there so it was a real treat to stay in a place with so many memories. The well equipped cottage is very quiet and close to the pond. I would to recommend anyone who enjoys the beauty of Senebec Pond to consider staying there.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spartan but adequate

My wife and I were looking for a spot to serve as "base camp" for day trips to the Maine coast. The cabin meet those needs. The amenities are a bit spartan, meaning you need to bring your own food. We were a bit concerned about how to stay warm until we noticed there was a new split A/C-Heating unit installed. There were no instructions but once we fired up the heat we were able to keep the main living area comfortable. The "master" bedroom had a portable electric radiator for heat. There was no heat in the second bedroom with twin beds. The double bed was not very comfortable as you tended to get "swallowed" by the soft mattress. The cabin is located off the coast and across the street from a very lovely small lake. Sunrises were pretty spectacular with a layer of fog floating above the water. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay, place very clean. It was a bit away from things to do but very relaxing. Fire pit was a bonus. We had starry nights and saw shooting stars. Lake is beautiful! Only suggestion I would make is to update bath towels and also put a full length mirror in one of the rooms. Overall great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was a great place to relax and enjoy friends

Very happy with the camp.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Very disappointed.

Given the relatively high cost (by the time you factor in extra owner fee, cleaning fee, etc.), we just expected something superior. Was far off into the boondocks with nothing around to explore, converted double wide trailer was unfinished, and cheaply furnished, with no drinkable water, and only source of heat a wood burning stove which we elected to forgo. We froze through the one night we stayed and left first thing the next morning. I asked for a refund for the next 2 nights but was denied. Still, I’m not sorry we lost money bc we found a hotel in Camden for the next couple nights and it was lovely (and less $!). To be fair, we should have looked more carefully at the listing. We had to scramble for a last minute substitution, and and assumed the price reflected quality. It did not in this case. Buyer beware.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2020
Margaret, We're sorry that you didn't completely enjoy your stay at this home. We followed up with the homeowner, and we'd like to share the following: -We strive to make our listings as accurate as possible, and we do thoroughly show the property inside and out so guests can decide before booking if it's the best fit. -We show a map of the surrounding area, as well as a list of nearby attractions on the listing. -The house is 12-20 minutes from Camden, Rockland, and Rockport, where guests can find many places to hike, shop, and eat. -There is also a grocery store, a pizza restaurant, a gas station, and a farmers market within three miles. As evidenced by all other reviews, we are sure that many future guests will enjoy their stay at this great property!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

Although the property was clean, our check in was delayed two hours because of housekeeping not finishing in time. The description of the property made it sound like a home, not a camp and that it was on the water, not across an access road with other camps in front of ours. The description did mention we were sharing a dock but the dock was only large enough for chairs so we were not able to use it due to the other camp constantly using it. The bed was only a full sized bed, the fridge didnt keep things cold, no heating system and a few nights were very chilly. Just an overall disappointing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene is an accurate description!

We LOVED our week at this lake house. While it is definitely more of a camp than a house (walls were painted osb, windows were difficult to open/close), it was super clean and didn't lack any interior amenities. My husband loved the super firm mattress! The lake was warm so we swam every day, often multiple times per day, and were fortunate that the rental across the street had a nice family who didn't mind sharing the dock. The neighbors who own the adjacent camps were very friendly, as well, and even offered to share some fish they'd caught! The lake was so nice! We brought our own kayaks to explore, and hiked many of the nearby preserves that were less than a 20 minute drive. I think the only things we missed during the entire week were a fire pit and a bigger charcoal grill. Future renters should be aware that steaks, potatoes, and corn on the cob for two people had to be grilled in two batches. Plan your meals accordingly!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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