Charming lakefront cottage with a dock, WiFi, & washer\/dryer - dogs welcome
About this cabin rental
Located in Highland-Lake, this charming cabin for $365 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Highland Playhouse Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' If you're looking for a peaceful, lakefront getaway where you can choose to either relax at home with your feet up or head out in a boat or kayak for exciting days on the water, tick off both boxes here at this absolutely charming, two-story lake house! Step inside and discover a number of classic features combined with plenty of modern touches. Stock up your fridge and prepare your favorite recipes in the well-equipped, eat-in kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, and then dine indoors at the kitchen table, in the formal dining area, or outside on your furnished deck. This home also includes a furnished sunroom, a cozy main living area with a TV for streaming your favorite channels, and a small room with a view off the primary bedroom upstairs - a wonderful spot for morning coffee or lazy afternoons with a good book and a mug of tea. Outside, cast a line from the dock or paddle off in one of the provided watercraft. You'll also find a gas grill for summertime barbecues and a lakeside firepit. THINGS TO KNOW Full kitchen (no dishwasher). Streaming TV services require guest accounts to access. Two paddle boats, a sailboat, and a dinghy provided, though guests are required to sign a waiver to use them. If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the nightly pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting "Yes" to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The nightly fee ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles. Security camera details: Outward facing Ring cameras around the home. These are not for guests use but will be up at the home. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Highland-Lake, ME
Reviews
4.2/5.0
Excellent(21 Reviews)
5.0
We had a wonderful stay by the lake’s edge. Spectacular sunrises, falling leaves and sparkling blue waters made for a perfect stay.
2.0
location Highland Lake
5.0
Pros
Gorgeous house
Spacious
Beautiful location
Great service from Madison
Cons
The county living drain smell (per my mother, didn't bother me)
5.0
The house was good for 4 adults and 2 kids, it was clean and well stocked. It stayed warm during the colder nights. The check in and check out was really chill. The lake was beautiful!
4.0
I left a detailed message/rating in Vacasa
5.0
This is a cute cottage on a sweet little lake. Very clean with the exception of the stovetop. Pretty warm inside though there are many fans and a free standing AC on the porch which if you raise the windows in the living room will eventually cool things off. Our beds were quite comfortable. The view is lovely as is the sunrise. We did not use the boats, paddleboards or Kayaks but for someone outdoorsy staying longer this would be a plus. Tough dirt road and very dark at night. Can be difficult to find.
2.0
There was both good and bad with this property.
I will start with the bad because first impressions and experiences mean everything.
1. When we pulled up to the home, we admired the lake near sunset. We quickly discovered the lawn between the house and lake was uncut, with grass 2+ feet tall. The chairs on the lawn were being swallowed by the grass. We then saw no path to the pier without walking through high grass. On day 3, I got a tick on my leg, dug in and it bled pulling it out.
2. I contacted Vacasa and got the runaround about the lawn and who could cut it.
3. After we settled in, I discovered 3 trash cans worth of trash scattered about in the back of the shed. It was disgusting. Thankfully Vacasa did remove the trash about 18 hrs into our stay.
4. It was clear by the middle of our stay that the lawn wasn't going to be cut. Vacasa gave me a whole $25.07 refund (less than 1% of our rental).
We traveled a good 12 hrs to get here, so we tried to make the best of it. The home is very old, but there are parts we grew fond of. The back enclosed porch turned out to be very relaxing. We spent a good amount of time there and watching the changeable colors of the sky and lake. We even saw a bald eagle twice.
The beds were very squeaky, so sleeping was difficult at times, but manageable. The kitchen mostly had what we needed.
If the lawn was cut, the trash was not an issue, I would have given 4 stars. Im giving it 2 because we couldn't do what we planned
4.0
The house offered great access to the lake with the dock and the ladder was helpful in getting in/out of our tubes. The house was as described and we enjoyed time on the lake, grilling on the deck, and convenient access to Portland. We couldn’t figure out where the paddles for the kayaks were but we brought our own tubes and used those instead. The lake was so quiet and peaceful. The house was clean and with the all of the windows open and fans on we were able to cool the house down to a comfortable temperature for sleeping. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Definitely recommend this house!
5.0
Older, fun-loving lakeside home. Plenty of access to Highland Lake using kayaks. Lake is nice and quiet. Lawn certainly needs mowing, no coffee filters available but otherwise, kitchen well stocked.
5.0
A beautiful home in great location with all the amenities needed to be comfortable. Enjoyed it so much , we are looking to rent it for a week next time!
5.0
Great location for our event in Gray. The cottage is lovely and has several updates especially the kitchen.
4.0
My family and I visited this beautiful cabin on the lake for a weekend retreat as our first time in Maine. There were 5 adults and one infant. The property did not include a pack and play, but we brought one to leave on the property for anyone’s future use.
To start with the great things about our stay: we loved the unique cabin atmosphere and the proximity to the lake. It is fairly secluded so it almost felt like being at summer camp. There’s a great propane fire table we all sat around for dinner and a firepit by the water. There was plenty of space for everyone to have their own area, and we enjoyed the rustic feel.
Unfortunately, there were some unpleasant moments of the stay. To begin, when we arrived on the property, the cleanliness was not up to our standard. Keep in mind when booking, this property is “dog friendly”, but the amount of dog hair still looming around was unacceptable. Additionally, when sitting on one of the couches, a previous dog had left us a “gift” under one of the pillows which one of us sat in. We spent the first half hour of our stay cleaning the mess from the couch and sweeping some excessive dog hair. Though hours after my initial message to Vacasa, they offered to send someone to properly clean the property, but by that time, we had already done the work. Later, they refunded our cleaning fee, but I’m not that was enough given the unpleasantness of the couch situation.
However, if I had the chance to come back, I’d love to stay at this property again as it was a place to unwind and relax while catching many fish just right off the dock!
4.0
This pup friendly lake house was the perfect size for our family of 4 (3 adults, 1 toddler, and a 40lb dog). Every room was decent sized and had plenty of common space to spread out. It was very peaceful and mostly quiet: We only saw a few kayaks out on the water, but one of the neighbors was cutting down trees and clearing their lot during our stay. The house was very well equipped with kitchenware and lake activity gears. We were happily surprised that there were life jackets for infants and toddlers too. The only complaint I had was that there were visible dust bunnies around the house, which required some cleaning on our part when we arrived. Overall it was a well-kept property at a great location; we were happy with our stay and would love to come back next year!
5.0
We loved this house, beautifully decorated! It had everything we needed; well equipped kitchen, lots of water play options for the lake, beach towels, fire pit w comfy chairs. Highly recommend!
5.0
Really fun time and great property for families and dogs. Upstairs bathroom sink was not working and master bed was SUPER squeaky!
3.0
We are avid house renters and unfortunately, this property and Vacasa management were very disappointing.
First and foremost, no owner has the right to come to the property unannounced. This owner did and he failed to identify himself to my family. When you rent a home, it's your home for that time. If there are repairs that need to be made, you callnthe tenant first. Then upon arrival, you disclose to the tenants who you are. This assumes you cslled ahead and requested permission to come there. When its rented, its not your house. Definite personal safety risk that should never happen.
As for Vacasa, it took 17 phone calls to three levels of management to agree and they refunded just $375. This 3 night stay cost $1900. It was severely overpriced for what it was. House pics look pretty. Lake is nice but somewhat shallow due to rocks. Kayak is ok but limited boating.
Next, house has AC upstairs, but that's 1 bedroom. Downstairs bedrooms are 80° with no AC.
Kitchen lacked a dishwasher. Don't go on vacation thinking I'm the dishwasher.
Firepit lacked a poker to manage the fire. Seems pretty basic.
In the end, the layers of fees and taxes more than doubled the actual cost of our stay. Management was curt and unresponsive. Talking to customers seems to be beneath them.
There are too many good properties out there. Vacasa is not a management company I'd use again. This owner is simply new and inexperienced and Vacasa's standards are too low. They ahould be helping them but oerhaps that too is beneath them. At $1900 for three nights, this house should be awesome. This house is far from awesome and is not money well spent.
5.0
Absolutely stunning property at the end of the road (zero traffic), great dock, stellar yard, cool firepit. Setup with all the "toys" kayaks, paddle boards, row boat. The beach is super shallow and great for little kids. We will 100% be back to this amazing lake house.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Highland-Lake?
The average price for a rental in Highland-Lake is $297 per night. This rental is $68 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Charming lakefront cottage with a dock, WiFi, & washer\/dryer - dogs welcome. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming lakefront cottage with a dock, WiFi, & washer\/dryer - dogs welcome pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Charming lakefront cottage with a dock, WiFi, & washer\/dryer - dogs welcome?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and balcony / patio.
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