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Charming Lakeside Retreat

Good Cheer Cottage, built in 1906 by an MIT architect, is loaded with charm.

Perfect spot for morning coffee or a cool afternoon drink.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Bridgton, ME

Long Lake
‪1 min drive‬
Highland Lake
‪6 min drive‬
Shawnee Peak
‪18 min drive‬
Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
‪61 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!

Property manager

Kathleen Mason

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

May not be optimal for small children.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Maximum length of stay for guests is 2 weeks.

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

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

About the area

Bridgton

Located in Bridgton, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at White Mountain National Forest and Sebago Lake, while Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center and Gallery 302 are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Narramissic Historic Farm and Steamboat Landing Mini Golf.

Bridgton, ME

What's nearby

Long Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
Highland Lake - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Gallery 302 - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
Rufus Porter Museum - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
Shawnee Peak - 18 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪A La Mexicana 2 - ‬6 min drive
‪Fluvial Brewing - ‬16 min drive
‪Maine Lobster Express - ‬5 min drive
‪Magic Lantern Theater - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lakeside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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).

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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

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

25 Aug, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

24 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

29 Jun, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison A., Cherry Hill, NJ

23 Jul, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

5 Jul, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimm W.

11 Oct, 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

M K., Connecticut

16 Aug, 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Baltimore, MD

3 Aug, 2020

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