Create unforgettable memories w/ friends & family - spring, summer, fall, winter - Purgatory

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 64060 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

West Gardiner, ME

Cobbosseecontee Lake1 min drive
Augusta Civic Center26 min drive
Maine State House27 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet

2nd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Create unforgettable memories w/ friends & family - spring, summer, fall, winter

Welcome! This beautiful lake house is our family's vacation house and it has everything you need to feel totally at home. Whether you're traveling with your spouse/partner, family, or friends, we invite you to consider our home for your stay.

Our house is located on an off-shoot of Cobbosseecontee lake, which makes for a unique, private, and peaceful experience. You can boat, kayak, fish, swim, or sit outside and see lots of wildlife! You'll fall asleep to the sound of loons and watch the most stunning sunrises and sunsets.

You can also take nature walks on our 1500 ft of shore front and peninsula.

Nearby:
The Lakeside Lodge & Marina Boat Rentals (12 min drive)
Camden Hills State Park (1h drive)
Ocean/Beach (1h drive)
Vaughan Woods, Hallowell (15 min drive)
Freeport, Maine Outlets (shops include L.L. Bean) (35 min drive)

Surrounding towns: Manchester, West Gardiner, Lichfield, Monmoth and Winthrop.

We look forward to having you stay with us!

Property manager

Kristen Chin

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

N/a

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Take trash to the transfer station before you leave or throughout the week. It's 7 min away. Don't leave seafood, diapers, or smelly/unsanitary trash.

Heed kitchen, laundry, and general usage guidelines we have left throughout the house.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peacock Beach State Park and Cobbosseecontee Lake, while Harlow Gallery and Theatre at Monmouth are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Kennebec Ice Arena and Maine State Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

West Gardiner, ME

What's nearby

Cobbosseecontee Lake - 1 min drive
Augusta Country Club - 19 min drive
Augusta Civic Center - 26 min drive
Maine State House - 27 min drive
Maranacook Lake - 30 min drive

Getting around

Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Phil's Super Variety & Grill - 32 min drive
Fielder's Choice Ice Cream - 18 min drive
White Duck Brew Pub - 18 min drive
Dunkin' - 24 min drive
Dunkin' - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Create unforgettable memories w/ friends & family - spring, summer, fall, winter pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Create unforgettable memories w/ friends & family - spring, summer, fall, winter?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Create unforgettable memories w/ friends & family - spring, summer, fall, winter?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Create unforgettable memories w/ friends & family - spring, summer, fall, winter located?

This family-friendly Gardiner holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cobbosseecontee Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Turnpike Mall and Maple Ridge Island. Kennebec River and Cobbossee Colony Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS K.

5 September 2023

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

We DID create unforgettable memories!

The Chin Family have a beautiful secluded home and it was perfect for our stay. Centrally located for relatives that live nearby to visit us. Especially great layout for our two dogs - they don't climb stairs so having an open floor plan on first floor where they could always be nearby was fantastic. Instructions were clear, amenities were abundant. We had a very relaxing stay. Rented a boat for the week we were there which was the cherry on top! Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

24 August 2023

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

Wonderful week on the lake

We had a fantastic week at the lake house! The home and amenities were fantastic, the waterfront was beautiful and the location couldn’t be beat! Our hosts were great communicators and we had such a wonderful time. We hope to return next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat A.

9 August 2023

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

Beautiful Memories

The booking and check-in process was a breeze! Kristen was super helpful with any questions or needs we had during our stay. Every day we found another area to explore and make memories on the property. We loved the dock and spent most of our time there swimming or listening to the loons at sunset! We will definitely be back and hope to make this house our home for our annual trip to Maine each year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

judy f., Boston, MA

25 May 2023

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

Family spot for college graduation wknd

This was a great spot for our family to gather as a home base for our son’s Colby graduation (35min). The house was very nice and and the grounds were quiet and private. The peninsula and dock looked out on a beautiful lake which would be very fun to enjoy in the summer. Communications were perfect and the house really had everything we needed. A couple of small issues to keep in mind…no TV (not an issue for us at all but could be for some), the stairs are open and winding which proved to be quite challenging for our older family members (and dogs), there is only one shower, the deck needs some upkeep/repair (a few areas of rot). Overall we enjoyed our time at the Chin’s home and would recommend it.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jeryl K.

17 August 2022

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

Nostalgic Week Vacation

Lovely location, lovely home, lovely lake!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kristen Chin

I'm the oldest of three and a soon-to-be-married salesperson, real estate investor, and filmmaker who loves spending her summers in Maine and sharing my family's second home with visitors from all over.

Why they chose this property

Our home is super secluded! We own the entire peninsula on an offshoot of Lake Cobbosseecontee, which is nice and quiet. It's perfect for swimming and boating.