Lakeside log cabin absolute escape! Private & spacious w/hot tub, boats, firepit

Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
4.8
Outstanding(58 Reviews)

Cabin in Chesterville, ME

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this cabin rental

Kiwi Lodge is a seasonal short term rental, welcoming you from beginning of June to end October 2025! Peak months are already almost gone so don't delay if you are looking for a totally equipped lakeside log cabin on two private wooded acres for your dream escape to the peace, privacy and beauty of an inland rural area in Maine. Kiwi Lodge is an ideal base to experience Maine in spring, summer or fall, for fishing, hiking and so much more!
Guests love the beautiful scenery, quiet environment, range of activities: soaking in the hot tub while you watch the wildlife, or taking day trips. Many hiking trailheads within 30-40 minutes away; Maine registered Guide nearby to add value to your woods experience or teach you fly-fishing! Maine Cabin Masters just 30 mins away, Bangor and Stephen King House 90 minutes, Portland Head Lighthouse, Portland Museum of Art also 90 minutes. Countless other day trips!
Swim in clear water lake, enjoy wildlife spotting, fishing, boating, hiking, hot tub, firepit, hammock, swim raft, a clear sky that can be full of brilliant stars. No light pollution here!
Total 2,000 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 6 beds, three level house, wraparound deck, spacious lawn.
Fast 1 gig WiFi = 1K mbps for gaming, streaming or if you need to connect with the office online. Eight minutes to charming university town with supermarkets, restaurants, lobster, cinema, icecream parlor.
Note: Kiwi Lodge is in a rural area of farms and woods, with no tourist amenities! This rural area closes down early, except for the loons and wildlife. The nearest mall is 45 minutes away in Augusta or Auburn, with a larger one in Portland, 90 minutes away. Fine dining in Lewiston (45 minutes) and many options in Portland. Nearby Farmington and Wilton have good but casual style options. Lots of lobster though, ready steamed if you want, for fabulous at-home dining on the deck of Kiwi Lodge, overlooking the water.

On main floor: large kitchen, dining area at one end, overlooking garden and lake. Living room and bathroom also on main level, family room and one bedroom on garden level, two bedrooms and bathroom on upper level. No a/c. The occasional hot, humid weather in the summer does not last long, cools down at night and the 17 windows in the house, with ceiling and floor fans, provide great cross-ventilation for an eco-friendly alternative.
Excellent fishing! Good-sized large mouth bass & small mouth bass, sunfish.
Kitchen pantry cupboard has everything needed for cooking at home, even a wide range of spices and all the essentials. Hannaford & Walmart supermarkets are 10 minutes away in the charming university town of Farmington, for very good fresh goods, excellent fish and shellfish.

A deep drilled well ensures pure drinking water. Power cuts can happen, usually from one of the trillions of trees falling on a line, but they are speedily dealt with and there is a generator to deal with a longer-than-normal cut in service. The local maintenance man will quickly connect it.
House amenities: Gas stove, d/w, fridge, microwave, small electrics, all items needed for cooking and baking. And a herb garden outside the kitchen door!
Washer, dryer. Two large TVs, cable, newly installed (May 2024) 1 gig internet, equalling 1K mbps, enables online gaming as well as effective use of all your devices! There are many board & card games, movies, books and a small Foosball table in the family room.
Beds: All hand-made by Maine artisans. Two upper level bedrooms, king size bed in one, queen and full size in the second. Garden level bedroom has bunk with full size lower and twin size upper. Deep comfy mattresses, quality bedding.
Futon available (bring your own bedding for futon) and a Pack'nPlay.
Property amenities: outdoor hot tub, hammock, volleyball/ badminton/pickle ball net, horseshoes, croquet, 55' dock, swim raft anchored in lake. Rental includes paddleboat, large canoe, two sit-on-top and one hard-sided kayaks. Life jackets in all sizes. Gas grill on deck.

Linens, bedding, towels provided, shampoo, conditioner, lotions, all cleaning supplies incl. laundry, d/w detergents, paper goods. Please bring your own swim/hot tub towels.

Local Area – less than an hour (We send recommendations for local area and region after booking.)
Ten minutes to Farmington's shopping, restaurants, movies, golf courses, wonderful hiking! We send you lots of recommendations for what to do, where to go, where to eat. Flint Woods in Farmington has over 60 acres of well maintained, easy paths through the woods, suitable for walkers of all ages.
Many other small towns, like Wilton, 8 mins (eat at Calzolaio’s), Hallowell, 45 mins (antiques, restaurants), Auburn/Lewiston, 45 mins (eat at Fish Bones or DaVinci), Skowhegan, 40 mins - Granary - book a tour, cafe, creamery, Sat. Farmers' Market, large antique store. Don’t forget the farm visits – Turner’s own Nezinscot Farm (30 mins) even has a café, highly rated for breakfast, brunch.
One-Two hours - Too many to list!
Maine Botanical Garden on Boothbay Pensinsula - a seaside botanical garden! Go a couple miles more to town for lobster rolls. Portland – we could go on for many pages. See-do-eat in our detailed guide for guests. Camden and Rockport are both postcard-perfect, impossibly scenic. Boat tours from many places on the coast, for whale watching, island visiting. Missed the moose? Maine Wildlife Park at Gray has them, bears too, and much more. Hiking? Bald Mountain, 3.5 miles round trip, about 1,100' elevation, countless others. Paddleboat trips on Moosehead Lake in Greenville. Freeport outlet shopping (6 LL Bean stores!), and harbor side Harraseeket restaurant, choose your own lobster.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Chesterville, ME

Reviews

4.8
Outstanding(58 Reviews)
5.0
Sep 2024
A lovely week - it just went too darned fast! Kay provides a comfortable, generously stocked home. The beds were some of the best we've encountered. The house is convenient to the mountains, waterfalls and swimming holes, as well as grocery stores and ice cream spots (a MUST for any Maine vacation!).
5.0
Jul 2023
If you want a serene, quiet getaway, you will enjoy staying on Sand Pond as did we. A highlight is to paddle out on the pond and observe the loon family. A fun outdoor place to eat is the Farmhouse Beer Garden about 15 minutes away. Lobsters from Moshers were good but they don’t package them properly. They put them in a paper bag so be sure they put the bag in a plastic one or the bottom will break through. Powder House Hills Trails in Farmington is a nice pretty place to hike and fairly easy. Get away from the hustle and bustle of a lot of our daily lives and stay at Kiwi Lodge.
5.0
Jul 2023
Was a relaxing vacation with my in laws, introducing them to some of my family and exploring the falls, beach, and pond.
5.0
Jul 2023
Very comfortable cabin. A place to get away from it all. Got to spend some family time without the normal day to day demands. Cabin was comfortable and had everything we needed. Kay was easy to contact and was very attentive.
5.0
Jun 2023
Beautiful 3 level log house in private setting with lake access. Kitchen and bathrooms well stocked with all necessary amenities. The only minor drawback was that the house was very dark indoors, especially in cloudy, rainy weather. Also, the main floor windows didn't have any window coverings which might not bother most folks, but we felt a bit 'exposed' at night. The porch with pond views was great for eating outdoors, even in rainy weather. All in all, we really enjoyed our stay and the surrounding area.
5.0
Oct 2022
Absolutely perfect cabin! Plenty of room for 6. It was well equipped and clean. It is so homey and comfortable! Can't recommend enough!
5.0
Oct 2022
Kay, the host, was so great giving us all the information we needed to enjoy the sites. She made this a Trip of the Lifetime. We went to see the Fall Leaves (and were not disappointed), but the Kiwi Lodge made are trip even more than that. With the Sand Lake Pond right out the back door along with a dock, it was great to fish early in the morning. The firepit down by the water was great in the evening and at night. Watching the sunset with the mirror of the trees off the water was a picture of a lifetime. The Kiwi Lodge was more than enough for the two of us. The Kitchen had everything and more than what we needed. The BBQ Gas grill on the outside deck was so easy to use and we cooked some great meals. The Hot tub on the bottom floor patio was nice for a soothing hot massage after a long day. The top floor had 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The middle floor was the 2nd Bathroom (full), the living rooming, reading room, dining room and Kitchen. The bottom floor had a game room and outdoor patio (hot tub, hammock, and chair and table. The area is gorgeous and going for evening walks were wonderful. We can't really describe what beauty is at the Kiwi Lodge, you have to go to see it. Words wouldn't do it justice. There are water canoe, kayaks, and paddle boat for use and in good condition. The greatest thing was the Host, Kay sent us so much information about the area before we ever got there we didn't have to waste time trying to find places to go. The Kiwi Lodge is in Chesterville, ME and about 10 to 15 min drive is Farmington, ME, which has everything you need. Take a drive to Skowhegan it has some awesome waterfalls. 10 Stars to the Host and 10 Stars to the Kiwi Lodge (which is really an Awesome Cabin in the trees and by the water)
5.0
Jul 2022
Perfection
Perfection
The camp was exactly as described, modern amenities but with the feel of an old Maine camp. The pond was crystal clear and we saw loons, turtles and even the elusive resident bullfrog. Owner is very responsive and everything went smoothly. It was quiet and private, which is exactly what we were looking for. Hope to go back next year!

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Chesterville?

The average price for a rental in Chesterville is $389 per night. This rental is $165 above the average.

Is parking included with this cabin?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakeside log cabin absolute escape! Private & spacious w/hot tub, boats, firepit. 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 Lakeside log cabin absolute escape! Private & spacious w/hot tub, boats, firepit pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Lakeside log cabin absolute escape! Private & spacious w/hot tub, boats, firepit?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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