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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Embden, ME
  • Place, Embden Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Skowhegan State Fairgrounds
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian Trail
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Family lakefront vacation destination on beautiful Embden Pond/Lake.

Come and enjoy a week (or more) getaway at this cozy camp on Embden pond! It is one of the cleanest lakes in the state of Maine and boasts of stunning sunset views! Memories are waiting to be made - whether it's enjoying your morning coffee or tea on the screened in porch, sharing stories and s'mores around the campfire, taking boat rides around the lake, or swimming or fishing off the dock. Make this not only your summer destination, but winter as well, as it is a great place for snowmobiling and ice fishing, and only 45 minutes to the iconic Sugarloaf ski mountain!

4 BEDROOMS:
- downstairs bedroom with queen bed (air conditioning)
- upstairs bedroom #1: bunk bed and twin bed (air conditioning)
- upstairs bedroom #2: full bed (air conditioning)
- upstairs bedroom #3: bunk bed and twin bed (air conditioning)

BATHROOMS:
- 1 downstairs half bath
- 1 upstairs full bath

OUTDOORS:
- large deck with picnic tables
- screened in porch
- large front lawn to enjoy a number of fun activities
- fireplace for campfires right next to the water
- large dock over 40 feet long that allows you to enjoy the sun and all water activities

INDOORS:
- FREE WIFI
- Full furnace heat
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms
- large kitchen stocked with appliances such as a gas cook stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, and microwave
- walk-out basement with an additional cement deck under the porch

WHAT'S IN THE AREA:
- boat landing (5 minutes)
- some of the best hunting and snowmobile trails in Maine. Snowmobilers have access to all the major trail systems through the entire state.
- connected to the ATV trails
- Enjoy a meal at the Evergreen Campground - great breakfasts for a great price! (10 minutes)
- stop by Vicneire's Elm Street Market or the Solon Market for grocery needs, fishing worms, etc. (10 minutes)
- Walmart (20 minutes)
- beyond that, not a whole lot! But isn't that the point!? Get away, unplug, unwind and enjoy the lake!

Rule number one is to relax, and rule number two is enjoy(:

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed inside the cottage.

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Property # 711649vb
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

About the area

North Anson

Located in North Anson, this cottage is on a lake. Stanley Museum and Ski Museum of Maine are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at King Pine and Whiffletree SuperQuad Chairlift. Maine Huts & Trails and Skowhegan State Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Embden, ME

What's nearby

  • Embden Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wyman Lake - 36 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Skowhegan State Fairgrounds - 38 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Porter Lake - 49 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Appalachian Trail - 55 min drive - 63.1 km

Getting around

  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Griswolds Country Store/ Diner/ Gas Station - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bing- Sol - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪SOLON SUPERETTE - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Red Room - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Solon Hotel Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family lakefront vacation destination on beautiful Embden Pond/Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Family lakefront vacation destination on beautiful Embden Pond/Lake.?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family lakefront vacation destination on beautiful Embden Pond/Lake. on 12 May, 2026 start from S$495, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family lakefront vacation destination on beautiful Embden Pond/Lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family lakefront vacation destination on beautiful Embden Pond/Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family lakefront vacation destination on beautiful Embden Pond/Lake.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family lakefront vacation destination on beautiful Embden Pond/Lake. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Embden Pond and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Kennebec River. Houston Brook Falls and Wyman Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roland P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Plenty of room for all of us, inside and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the property. Very spacious.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Beautiful spot

This property has all the comforts of home with amazing sunsets! Perfect for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

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

Embden is a secret treasure of Maine

Beautiful property well cared for and on the pristine Embden Pond. Can’t imagine vacationing anywhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“Picture perfect” stay once again! Would not look elsewhere! The accommodations are comfortable welcoming and inclusive. The owners are accommodating and aim to make your experience complete from A to Z. We will be back! Embden is as close to heaven as one can get on earth. Thanks for another amazing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Relaxation at waters edge in picturesque Maine

We’ve been to the Paine cabin many times. We love the location, the large size of the cabin, conveniences like dishwasher and two bathrooms. We also love the large yard for family gatherings. And the JetSki lift makes it very convenient to use our JetSki daily!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your good review. So glad you had a good time!
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10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

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

Relaxing

This is our fourth summer vacationing at this property and we just love it. Already booked again for next year. Beautiful view of the lake from the front porch to just sit and enjoy the quiet, peaceful mornings. Plenty of room if you have a large family. Mark and Pat are wonderful.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2024
Hi Joel, Thank you so much for your review. Pat & Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis M.

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

Love it!

Awesome shorefront, firepit right by the water, dock for a boat or jetski, and a nice big yard! The camp is big with lots of beds, 2 bathrooms, and they do have air conditioners, which was nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2024
Hi Curtis, Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Just Fabulous !

We have been loving this camp and the pond for over 25 years. Sharing it with our children as young teens and now as adults, and grandchildren ! We cannot say enough wonderful things about this lakefront destination. Spacious, comfortable, welcoming, close to any forgotten or needed supplies, a few steps to the cleanest pond, able to have the boat we rented at the dock, wonderful neighbors... A very special home away from home minus any stress :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany H.

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

Great Place!

Thank you so much for having your place available for the solar eclipse! We were able to experience totality, and it was amazing! Perfect view from the deck! Check in and out were super easy. Great communication with the hosts, and quick responses to all my questions leading up to our stay, since there was a Nor'Easter headed that way. The views of the pond were great! Quiet road, at least for us during winter time. The house had all the utensils and cookwear we needed, water pressure was great! Thank you again for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2024
Hi Bethany, Thank you for your review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Pat & Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott k.

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

Wonderful Getaway for a large family

Our third year staying here with four generations of our family (newest addition - 6 month old, most senior person - great grandmother). The addition of the 36" Blackstone griddle this year was a game changer for meal time. Could cook breakfast, lunch and dinner for 8-10 people at the same time with easy clean up! We brought an air conditioner for the one room without one, otherwise, every amenity was just as we needed. The newly built dock worked to secure our boat as well as having ample space to lounge by the lake for those wanting to stay ashore. Hosts are responsive and very delightful to speak and work with if anything comes up. Would recommend to any family looking for a relaxing time on a beautiful Maine lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Becca A. L.

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

We made the best of it!

The location is lovely. Unfortunately, the weather we had was consistently not great, so we were pretty bummed. We were also a little surprised at the state of the place for the price. We understand a few things needing a fix/refresh, though there were several on the list. Communication with the hosts was great as there were several things that weren't ready for us when we arrived which they took care of quickly. Our toddler was thrilled by the bunk beds and had so much fun in the yard and we saw a couple loons and were able to kayak a couple times and see the stars the last night. Also grateful for the kind and conscientious neighbors. Next time hopefully the sun will shine more and we can swim without shivering!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Absolutely perfect place to get away to.

Very easy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2024
Hi Susan, Thank you for your review. Mark & Pat
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

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

Relaxation on a beautiful lake

This is our third summer staying here, we love it so much we stayed two weeks this year. Looking forward to next Summer all ready.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott k.

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

Great house, lots of space

We rented for a week and had six adult children, two with partners, and a grandmother, 10 in all. There was plenty of bedrooms and beds for everyone to have their own space. The kitchen was well supplied, the firewood was plentiful and Mark was prompt in getting back to us by text with any question we had. We had a boat and were able to have it on the dock all week. The lake is beautiful and the water crystal clear. It was a delightful week for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Fantastic vacation

My family enjoyed our stay here. There was plenty of room for all of us. It is very comfortable there and the kitchen is equipped with everything you need. Large lawn for games and we enjoyed the big deck and screened in porch. The property owners were great. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

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

A Perfect Vacation

This was my 4th visit and, once again, I can't say enough. The check-in process is flawless, the camp is clean, ready, and welcoming. I use the camp for my ski vacations at Sugarloaf and the drive to and from the mountain is relaxing and just the right distance to get ready for a great day on the mountain in the morning and to unwind afterward. It is also close to relatively close to Skowhegan, Madison, and even Farmington for groceries or anything I might have forgotten. All in all, the camp a great place to stay. Ed
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawid J.

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

Great vacation rental

We had a great time, lake is beautiful, neighbors were very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

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

Great Vacation

Once again, it's hard to say enough nice things about this place and the owners. It's my third stay there and, for Sugarloaf, it is truly my home away from home. The camp is comfortable, well furnished, just far enough/close enough from the mountain to give me time to get ready for the day and wind down after a fantastic day on the slopes. Its proximity to Skowhegan, Farmington, and Madison is, in a word - perfect. All are easy to get to for shopping, groceries, and gas for the car. I will be going there again. Ed
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth K.

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

Relaxing beautiful getaway

It was beautiful! We loved every relaxing moment of our stay. We were a little apprehensive about the cleanliness of the place, but it’s a camp what do you expect. I wiped down just about everything when we got there for “Covid” reasons, but all in all decent place. Would recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

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

Pure relaxation

This is our second year staying at this property, we love it here and plan on making this an annual trip. This property is spacious and has a fantastic view of the lake. Just wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

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

Spring Skiing

This was my second time at Mark's camp. Again, there were no complaints, it became that home away from home, it's that comfortable and welcoming. For me, the location is perfect. It's not on the mountain, and I was there to ski Sugarloaf, but the drive was a great way to build up for the day and unwind after a great day on the slopes. Also, the camp relatively close to Madison, Skowhegan, and Farmington to where shopping doesn't present a problem. I will be returning. As I said, I feel like it's home when I'm there. Ed
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Great in Winter, too

We stayed for a week in February to relax and do a little ice fishing. Mark’s cabin was warm and comfortable. He was helpful and accommodating which made out stay enjoyable. Even the neighbors were helpful (one drilled holes in the ice for us) and friendly. We hope to be back...maybe in warmer weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

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

Great Getaway

Luck was on my side when I came across this gem for my annual December getaway to Sugarloaf. Even with it located off the mountain a short distance, the drive turned into a great way to build up for the day and to unwind on the way home. Yeah, I called it "home," a home away from home that gave me that feeling. Mark, the owner, couldn't have been more welcoming and cordial, calling a couple time just to see how things were going. (And what an interesting guy!) The place was (is), truly, everything it was (is) advertised to be. As I said, it was my home away from home... spotlessly clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Who could ask for more? I will definitely be coming back and I've put it on the very top of my list... just hope it's available for me the next time. Ed
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

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

Wonderful relaxng cabin on the lake

We enjoyed our stay tremendously. Very homey and well equipped. Some of the mattresses could stand to replaced, fine for kids but not for old bones. We love it on Embden Pond, clean and close to home. Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mark Paine

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Camp was built in 92, but older camp that was there has been in the family since the early 60's. Local family that grew up in central Maine and know and appreciate how very special this location is.

Why they chose this property

This has lake is always listed in the top cleanest lakes in all of Maine. This is a very valuable property based on this.

What makes this property unique

Picture yourself grilling steaks on the front deck while the kids are jumping off the dock. After enjoying the Lake all day, start a fire in the pit near the water, and just bond as a unit. Clearly special times that our family has enjoyed, and now are letting others enjoy it as well.

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