The paddleboat in photos was gone so that was disappointing. but the swimming was lovely, house comfortable. Many spiders outside, but not property's fault!The treehouse was buggy, so kids did not really use.

This cozy waterfront cottage is the definition of relaxation. Zero noise or light pollution, a quite and undeveloped pond, a beautiful neighborhood. The cottage provides an opportunity to fully connect with nature. We enjoyed coffee on the porch, swimming in the pond, walks in the neighborhood and drives through beautiful Maine landscapes. Check-in was a breeze and communication with Richard was excellent. Wifi was excellent as well, a surprise give the remote location.A few things to note - the photos in this ad were taken a long time ago. The yard, fire pit, and beach area are overgrown with older deteriorated furniture and structures. We did not feel comfortable using the fire pit and definately did not sit in the chairs by the pond. The screen door to the sliders off the main room was also missing, limiting access to cool Maine breezes.Secondly, the house was surface clean, with clean bedding, floors and counters. The dishes, shower curtain and nooks and crannies of the house need attention.Finally, renters do not have control over the AC/Heat. When we wanted the AC turned up, down or off, we needed to message the owner and he adjusted it remotely. Not a big deal, Richard was very responsive, but with big changes in weather (from 90 to 60 degrees) we had to consider whether our comfort was worth bothering him.Overall this is a lovely little cottage that provides an a chance to unplug.We appreciate the opportunity to make our own memories in this special place.

Great place to relax and unplug. Host was great to communicate with. Would 100% to back.

We stayed in July 2025. The woods and the pond with the private dock and a slide were wonderful. It was peaceful and quiet. The family of loons provided us with special sound effects every day. We were swimming and kayaking every day. The house was as shown on pictures, perfect size for our family of four. There was a sign saying we should take our shoes off, but the floors were very dirty. I wiped a part of it were we spilled some water and the paper towel was black and also there was sand & dust under the kitchen mats. When I texted the host, he said he was sorry, but didn't do anything to improve the situation.The screened in porch was a great future to have our meals there and spend evenings. It had an over table lamp, so good for reading or playing board games in the evenings.We were cooking our meals and found out that the kitchen equipment was very minimal. The communication was prompt.