Cozy Year-round House right outside Portland Maine on Highland Lake.
Cottage in Highland-Lake, ME
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this cottage rental
Just finished renovations!!!!! The perfect year round get-a-way. Sit, relax and enjoy the beautiful view of the lake any time of the year. You will feel miles way from it all even though you are just outside of Portland Maine. Our year round camp is located on Highland Lake It is the quintessential location to enjoy all the things Maine can offer. We are just a short drive to the beautiful Maine beaches and our local ski resort. Shawnee Peak We are an hour to the White Moutains and forty minutes to Freeport. Sit out by the fire pit and listen to the loons as you watch the moon rise, or take out one of our kayaks and float in peace. Our camp offer a paddle boat, four kayaks, and a canoe. (Lifejackets included) A 50 feet dock to fish off of. There is a trampoline raft in the water and several floats for all to enjoy. We have croquet set, a bocce ball set and a small volleyball/badminton set that can be set up in the back yard In the winter you can go x country skiing, ice fishing or snowmobiling right out the front door. The owners live next door so if you forgot anything,or need help finding your way around, just ask and we will help you out.
Have fun sitting around the fire pit, but please remember that our camp is surrounded by year round residents and work during the week, so we ask that you honor a 11:00p.m. quiet hour. If you have questions feel free to call or text me at 207-332- 8688( Cleaning fee and payment options in the off season, are available)
Milfoil Protection: We ask that you check any fishing gear and your boat for milfoil. Our lake is one of a few left in Maine that is free of milfoil.
Have fun sitting around the fire pit, but please remember that our camp is surrounded by year round residents and work during the week, so we ask that you honor a 11:00p.m. quiet hour. If you have questions feel free to call or text me at 207-332- 8688( Cleaning fee and payment options in the off season, are available)
Milfoil Protection: We ask that you check any fishing gear and your boat for milfoil. Our lake is one of a few left in Maine that is free of milfoil.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Highland-Lake, ME
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Great views of the lake! Cabin was very cozy! Would definitely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice place to unplug and enjoy peace and quiet.
10.0 / 10.0
Great mini vacation. Loved the area and the house. Will be back
10.0 / 10.0
What we enjoyed the most, besides the beautiful cottage, amenities, and location, was the Lake.
The calmness of the early morning views, and the easy accessibility, just to name a few. And of course, the incredible variety of birds, and their beautiful birdsongs. Our favorite was listening to calls of the loons echoing across the lake.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely living space and location!
10.0 / 10.0
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10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful 3-week stay at this comfortable lakeside home. Quiet location on a beautiful lake, easy drive to Portland city and airport. Lots of towns and nature walks to explore. Donna is very available and hospitable. Two king size beds is a bonus. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice house off the beaten path, yet close enough to all activities. Nestled in the woods on a lake made for very relaxing down time. Beds were super comfortable which was a huge plus. Perfect stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent accommodations, wish we had stayed longer! Nice to be a short drive from the city, and at the same time be in a nice quiet woodsy area right on the lake! We loved the games area downstairs, and enjoyed boating with the kayaks and paddle boat provided. Lovely view of the lake from the kitchen /dining area. Excellent communications with the host.
6.0 / 10.0
When we arrived the host greeted us I was surprised to find we had to make our own beds strip them wash and dry all sheets and towels before leaving put sheets back folded on bed alot of work for vacation I am very used to stripping beds snd putting used towels together but not doung the laundry. Too many signs and rules hanging everywhere you look very threatening message about being out of house by 10 even though you have lots of house work to do
Beautiful location nice house not a welcoming atmosphere
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the lake experience! It was so quiet and beautiful! We enjoyed all the space in the house. It was great for game night!
10.0 / 10.0
We were in town for business, staying lakeside in a cozy cabin beats a roadside motel any day! Great spot!
10.0 / 10.0
We visited in February for some winter R & R and the house didn't disappoint! It was spotless and had everything we needed to make a snow day cozy and fun! We went snow tubing about 15 minutes down the road and although the lake wasn't frozen enough for skating, we found a great indoor ice rink about 15 minutes away. The house is located about 30 minutes north of the Portland waterfront, yet it feels like a world away. Restaurants and a grocery store are only about 10-15 minutes away, too.
10.0 / 10.0
We spent Thanksgiving weekend in this charming lake house with our family and had such a great time! The home is clean and well-maintained, the kitchen is fully stocked with anything you’d need to prepare meals, and the beds are comfortable. The owners went above and beyond to make this a comfortable stay for us, checking in to make sure that we had all that we needed for our Thanksgiving dinner. We enjoyed being in such a beautiful setting with easy access to Portland. You can’t go wrong renting this home!
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy cabin right on the lake. It has everything you need for a comfortable get away at the lake. Great location near Portland with convenient grocery stores nearby. Also ease of travel to the northern coast of Maine. It has it all.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice property. Check out time is 10 and you have to launder your sheets and start the towels you used. Made for a busy morning to check out.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location and had everything we needed. To be aware there are steep steps to get to the property. But very nice and peaceful!!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the location on the pretty and peaceful lake. It was relaxing and we enjoyed just sitting and enjoying the view. There weren’t many places nearby to get food, but we enjoyed going to Portland for meals. Having to do laundry on the checkout day felt rushed and it would have been better if we’d had a little bit later checkout time to allow for that and also if it had been communicated in advance. We would have chosen to bring our own linens if we’d known.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice property, great location. Excellent host.
10.0 / 10.0
We had an amazing week. The property was great and the owners were extremely helpful. The location was quiet and peaceful but we were only a short drive to numerous activities. Nobody wanted to leave!!
10.0 / 10.0
Comfy lakeside getaway
This lakeside home was comfortable, roomie, and exceeded our expectations. With updated finishes and a lot of kitchen and living space, this was the perfect space for a group of girls!
8.0 / 10.0
Great location
Super close to the airport while having that relaxing lake experience.
10.0 / 10.0
Hidden Gem by the Lake
The pictures dont do this place justice. A perfect stay near the lake with easy access to portland and stores and restaurants just down the road! Highly recommend
10.0 / 10.0
A beautiful home with spectacular view
What a lovely house! Plenty of room for our party of 5. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake, watching the fishermen, and especially liked the view. Owners are responsive and friendly, yet gave us our privacy and space. Our only suggestion is to add the 2 loads of washing and drying that are required before check-out to the up-front information, so that guests can plan around that. We were not expecting to do laundry, and had to change our plans for the check out day. Otherwise, it was a great stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Getaway
The location is out of a story book; serene and magical. The house is fully stocked and the lake is absolutely beautiful.
8.0 / 10.0
Lakeside Retreat
My family and I stayed at Donna’s lakeside house and enjoyed ourselves. Donna is very accommodating and friendly. The house is a 15 min drive from downtown Portland. I would recommend to friends.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect winter ice fishing getaway!
My husband and I had an incredible time at Donna’s warm and inviting home. The views are amazing and the fireplace was so cozy. We cooked all of our meals in the kitchen which was well stocked with everything you could ever need. Donna is always available and easy to reach if you ever have questions. Check-in and check-out process couldn’t have been more smooth. We’ll definitely be back soon!
8.0 / 10.0
Nice place
We had a very pleasant stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Relax with friends
Great stay
10.0 / 10.0
Great getaway
We had a great time at this rental. Our host, Donna, was excellent and met every need we had. The house was clean, had everything we could possibly want, lake was fantastic, and perfect for a couple or family. It is one of the best, comfortable places we have ever stayed at and will be returning!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome experience
My family had a wonderful time, Donna was very accommodating and super helpful. Will be renting again!!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect
We really enjoyed our stay. We loved being on the water. It was close enough to drive to Portland and where we needed to go but nice to come back and relax. Would stay there again if I’m the area!
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic Stay
The cabin was very comfortable and the view was second to none, we woke almost every morning to a beautiful sunrise over a still lake and a family of duck seemingly staged to welcome the day. The Kitchen was clean, modern and well equipped. Everything else was as expected; clean bathrooms, comfortable beds, laundry, a coupel tv's(for the rainy days), a good collection of kayaks and peddle boat, and abundant towels. The location was great for food and groceries, close to Portland for lobster and a number of good places to eat in all directions. The property owners were very prompt and responsive to any issues. This was our first trip after a year of covid isolation and just needed to get away - it didn't disappoint. We're already looking forward to another visit when it's a bit warmer.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place. Clean and easy.
We had a great time ice fishing with the family. The house was clean and provided everything we needed. Do recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Great memories created here!
The house was so much more spacious than we anticipated! It's immaculate and the location on the lake is ideal. Donna was super responsive and welcoming. We came in the winter months and travelled a little for downhill and cross country skiing. Was so much fun to see the ice fisherman, snowmobiling and fat tiring on the frozen lake. My kids would love to come back in the summer!
10.0 / 10.0
Great view
Property was clean and cozy. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it. Just beware that there is a flight uneven stairs between parking area and cabin. There is a railing which helped. This did not bother us but could be an issue for others.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful House
We had a very relaxing week at this property. The views from the house were beautiful, made better by the fall foliage. We enjoyed using the kayaks during the day and the warmth of the gas fireplace as the evenings got chilly. Would definitely come back next fall.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome getaway!
We had an amazing time at the lake house. Great views and great stay. Will def be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Peaceful
Very easy check in process. We were greeted by 2 very sweet and well behaved dogs that my 2 year old adored. The camp was clean and cozy and the gas fireplace added to the ambience. We didn’t get to use the lake due to the cold snap that hit the weekend we were up there but I bet it is amazing in the hotter months.
8.0 / 10.0
September vacation
Very good
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Highland-Lake?
The average price for a rental in Highland-Lake is $472 per night. This rental is $81 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy Year-round House right outside Portland Maine on Highland Lake.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Cozy Year-round House right outside Portland Maine on Highland Lake.. Enjoy the water!
Is Cozy Year-round House right outside Portland Maine on Highland Lake. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cozy Year-round House right outside Portland Maine on Highland Lake.?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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