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Cozy 2BR Lakefront Getaway on Messalonskee Lake – Shared Waterfront, Sleeps 4

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Interior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy 2BR Lakefront Getaway on Messalonskee Lake – Shared Waterfront, Sleeps 4

Enjoy a quiet setting, family‑friendly, and water access getaway at Serenity on the Lake (Loft).

**Cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath
**Sleeps 4 guests comfortably
**Private deck with beautiful lake views — perfect for morning coffee
**Fully equipped kitchen and bathroom for a comfortable stay

**Shared access to the following:
400 feet of lakefront
Canoe and kayaks available for guest use
Shared gazebo overlooking the water
Large sandy beach area
Docks for swimming, relaxing, or launching watercraft
BelAir Seaplane, where you can add a touch of classic Maine adventure to your stay. Copy and past this link into a web browser to see pricing and availability https://www.belairseaplaneservice.com

Located on a property with our two other rental units
Sunset on the Lake (Camp 1) – https://t.vrbo.io/E9hftdPzVUb
Woodlands on the Lake (Camp 2) – https://t.vrbo.io/737hRDmzVUb

Just a short walk from your door, you’ll find a welcoming shared space by the water, complete with a dock and gazebo sitting area where guests gather to enjoy the view. Spend time together on the sandy beach, take turns using the canoes and kayak, or let the kids play on the large floating dock. Life vests in various sizes are available for everyone in the small gray shed in between Sunset on the Lake (Camp 1) and Serenity on the Lake (Loft).

Dogs are welcome but must be leashed when other guests are present. A pet fee will be charged.

You may have the opportunity to meet members of our family at the beach, as we also enjoy spending time by the water. Come experience a classic Maine lakeside camp stay where you can relax, recharge, and create lasting family memories in a peaceful, welcoming setting. Bring your favorite beach towel and enjoy your stay!

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About the area

Augusta

Located in Augusta, this apartment is on the waterfront. Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery and Old Fort Western are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Belgrade Lakes Chain and Augusta Mill Park. Samantha Smith and Maine State Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Sidney, ME

What's nearby

  • Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery - 11 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Augusta Civic Center - 12 min drive - 16.5 km
  • University of Maine at Augusta - 12 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Kennebec River - 13 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Colby College - 16 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golden Keg - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Damon's Quick Stop - Augusta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hollinger Manor - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Britts Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Beautiful family friendly stay

What a beautiful spot. Swimming was amazing. Kayaks and canoe were a treat. The fact that it was dog friendly was the cherry on top. Hosts were super friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
Shannon so glad to have met you and family. Thanks for the kind words and glad you had a a great weather week!
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10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Nice area

Lovely property, great beach area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2024
Thanks Brian!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

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

Great Location

Property was just as described clean and fully equipped. Beautiful sunset view every night. Great for our dogs as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2024
Thanks Frank for your stay and glad you got the nice sunsets! Hope your ride home was uneventful! Doug
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10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

get away with the view

Absolutely gorgeous view from the deck. Everything was great. Thank you for trusting us. We will come back soon.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
Hi Anna, Thanks for your kind words and glad you had a great time! See you next year! Doug
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a fantastic property. The accommodations are very well taken care of, clean, no odors, and comfortable. Enjoy the sound of the loons at night and the easy walk down to the lake. The landlord is responsive and helpful. We enjoyed the canoes, docks, plentiful seating area to read a book and watch the lake, and large grassy area for games during our stay. If you're looking for a relaxing Maine getaway, give these camps a try!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2025
David, Thanks for staying with us and your kind words in this review. See you next year for the advanced Seaplane Course! Stay safe! Doug
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

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

Great location, great place.

The property was very clean and well-appointed with everything you might need. Hosts were very welcoming. Location on Messalonskee Lake was perfect for mixing lake activities like fishing and swimming with lawn activities. Between grilling, morning coffee, and just relaxing, the covered porch got a workout. Pet friendly was a real perk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2024
Thanks so much and we hope your show went well. The dogs were very well behaved and welcomed back. As well as you of course! LOL!. Please come again maybe for a warmer longer stay this summer.
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen D.

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

Nice long weekend on Messalonskee near NEMC

Ideal location (10min drive) for our long weekend stay near the New England Music Camp. Complete amenities for relaxing by the lake and preparing simple meals. Pet friendly policies made this the ideal choice for everyone in our friends and family. Some may find accessing the loft through the garage and laundry a bit industrial, but the loft itself is a clean, bright, and a comfortable space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2024
Thanks Steven and glad your stay was good. We have future plans as money permits to change the entrance to the loft and avoid laundry garage area. Be a while but thoughts in process. Thanks Doug
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Serenity by the lake

The loft is adorable inside and we did enjoy our stay by the lake, it was very relaxing although we did not spend as much time there as we hoped. It was very close to family which we loved. Not having internet was a problem because we had some work and school assignments to complete. We found the owners to be very friendly and responsive. We would stay there again! Thank you Doug and Jennifer!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2021
Karen, thank you so much for our signs that was thoughtful of you. I’m sorry the internet wasn’t working, you should of text us . Something must of been down. We hope to see you again, and maybe you can enjoy the lake more. Doug and Jenn
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie G.

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

Beautiful lake

This property is great for families. The property is shared with 3 other camps. Little privacy but other renters were friendly. Steep hills to walk up from the beach area. Steep stairs to walk up to the loft. Other renters are able to use the downstairs washer and dryer so lots of early morning wake up from other campers noise. The owners are extremely nice and accomodating. Friendly campers offered us fried dough on our first night. Another camper offered us a beautiful sunset cruise on the pontoon boat. The lake water and beach area are very clean and beautiful! We enjoyed our stay very much! Julie
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2024
Just to clarify for other campers, the property is shared with 3 camps in total and the waterfront area is 400' with over 100' of dock for all. Thanks for staying with us and we will certainly consider "laundry" hours for better early/late privacy in the garage. Have a great and healthy year! Hills in Maine are part of Lake life. For others 100 feet walk to water and elevation changes about 30 feet. Doug
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Enjoyed

We enjoyed our stay. We did think there was going to be 2 queen beds and there was only 1. Other than that, it was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2021
We’re sorry we didn’t have two queen beds. Under bedroom description it did say one queen and one double. We still hope you enjoyed your site seeing.
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