Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(25 Ratings)

House in Oakland, ME

14 guests · 7 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Large, modern home with 100 feet of level, unobstructed lake front with fire pit, dock and mooring. 10 minutes from Colby College and walking/hiking trails, and about 15 minutes drive from the world-class Belgrade Lakes Golf Course. Love shopping? You will be about an hour’s drive from Freeport. Situated on Messalonskee Lake (aka Snow Pond), a nine-mile long lake with frequent sightings of loons, eagles and herons and great for swimming and boating.

Outside, enjoy the lake. Swim off our waterfront dock (option for gradual water entry via stairs from dock) use one of the two kayaks at the cottage, or enjoy fishing, cruising, tubing or skiing on the lake (mooring may be available but only with advance notice). Relax on our lakeside lawn, in a hammock along the shore, or by the fire pit.

Inside, enjoy fully-equipped kitchen, five bedrooms, three full baths, pantry, laundry room with washer/dryer, and warm and inviting open floor plan with sunroom, dining spaces and family room. Windows bank the entire waterside of the house for optimal views. Relax in the master bedroom's ensuite with its own private deck overlooking the water from above.

Fabulous kayaking, swimming, exploring and relaxation await!

Please note that a 6 night minimum stay during the summer is generally applied.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Oakland, ME

Nearby attractions

DEW Haven | Maine Zoo and Rescue

Colby College Museum of Art

8.5 mi

$$$$

Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!

$$$$

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(25 Ratings)

House in Oakland, ME

14 guests · 7 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Oakland, ME

Nearby attractions

DEW Haven | Maine Zoo and Rescue

Colby College Museum of Art

8.5 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(25 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

This house was perfect for a large family gathering. The kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans and utensils. There was plenty of space to gather together and spaces to spend some quiet time. Beautiful views and the hosts were communicative & accommodating . The master bedroom is a bit of a hike from the kitchen/living area but does allow for some privacy. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Roomy, clean, and surprisingly private spot that can handle a lot of people. We hosted a swim team, and it was a great experience.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Great for a large gathering. It was end of season. We were not able to really use the back part of house or master bedroom because it was to hot at night and not enough fans. We made do with the other parts of the house. Beautiful views and fun on the lake.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

This was a lovely spot! Calm view of the water, easy for the kids to swim off the dock, quiet location. We especially loved the fire pit and the fireplace for cold days, and the house was stocked with everything we needed, including fans for unseasonably hot nights. We got a bonus fireworks show from the next-door neighbors, which we all loved! While we had a smooth experience, the house was overpriced for its condition. It needs some maintenance. If you're staying with multiple families, which is likely for a house with this many rooms, note the layout. There are 3 bedrooms in the front of the home, but those do not have their own bathroom on that level -- they share the downstairs common bathroom (next to the kitchen), which needs an upgrade. The back of the house is newer and has another cluster of bedrooms, including a master with its own bathroom (and amazing view!) and another bathroom for the other bedrooms.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Plenty of room for a large group (there were 10 of us), right on the water. Lots of activities available - you wouldn't even need to leave the property to have a great vacation! The kitchen is well-appointed and well-stocked; the living room is small but the gas fireplace made it a nice gathering area; the bedrooms are very comfy. Highly recommended!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Great family spot. Lake front. Easily accommodated 13.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Thank you for opening up your home to us, my wedding party was very pleased with the accommodations. We appreciated all the space for our group to spread out, plenty of towels, linens, storage space, etc. We did not utilize the kitchen much or prepare any meals for the entire group at the house but we did enjoy the spacious living room, dining room and nooks.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

This property was excellent. It was spacious, clean, and had everything we could have needed. The location is perfect—right on a beautiful lake while still being only a few minutes from town, restaurants, and grocery stores. The owners were wonderful and very responsive. We hope to come back!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

The perfect family getaway home. Plenty of bedrooms and space and the lake is beautiful.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

We loved our stay!

We loved our stay!

We had a great week. The house and location are gorgeous! Owners were a pleasure to deal with!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Idyllic and luxurious lake house

Idyllic and luxurious lake house

Elegant waterfront well appointed. Quiet, beautiful, close to Waterville and Colby college. Loved it

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Graduation Weekend

Graduation Weekend

This house is in a wonderful and peaceful setting,. All ages had a relaxing time during a weekend of Colby campus graduation festivities and formal events. Communication with the owners was excellent.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Great getaway!

Great getaway!

The house is amazing, great location right on the lake - it is fisherman paradise! Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

The owners were lovely and communicative. The house was perfect to a family with kids.

The owners were lovely and communicative. The house was perfect to a family with kids.

The house was roomy and bright with many bedrooms. It has a beautiful common area off the kitchen and dining room overlooking the lake. We had adults and kids and there was plenty of room for our families. The kids played hide and seek, ice skated, sledded and played games. The adults made many meals and made many memories. The owners were lovely and communicative! We loved our stay and would visit again.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

We rented for a family wedding. It was great for us. It was near to our home Lots to do

We rented for a family wedding. It was great for us. It was near to our home Lots to do

Wonderful. Thank you

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Family vacation

Family vacation

There is so much to rave about here! The size, beauty, convenience, location and amenities of this home made our extended family vacation one to remember for a lifetime. We already are wanting to reserve for next year we loved it so much. We did have a broken washing machine but the owner was quick with a response and to send someone straight out. The company that came was another story as they never came back to fix it which the owner was not happy with. Hey if that was our only issue, I’ll take it! We needed nothing while there and felt just like home staying here. We hardly left the water, like ever! We used their canoe, paddle board, fire pit and more and found ourselves swimming many different areas and the fishing was great! Thank you so very much! Erin

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Lake life

Lake life

We (husband and three college kids) stayed 6 nights this summer (2021). We loved the house. So close to the lake which is plenty warm to swim in even in June. Location for us is perfect 2 hours to Acadia and 1 hour to Portland bc my crew likes to day trip a little. But really didn’t need to leave the area. We brought SUPs and I loved the kayaks at the house. We went all over the lake. Not in the description is a large walk in pantry so plenty of space to store food and a big grocery is close. This is a very nice home, matches descriptions and photos.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Great location!

Great location!

Overall we really loved this trip! The house has plenty of comfy beds, and the location for water access couldn’t be better. The kayaks were fun and we took advantage of the board games and puzzles. The house was clean and ready to go. My only critique is that the window AC unit in the master bedroom isn’t really effective. The weather wasn’t too warm, so it wasn’t a big issue, but it was a bit too warm for us in that particular room.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Great location and lots of activities

Great location and lots of activities

Right on the lake with available kayaks to paddle around on. It is a large house with plenty of bunkbeds. Great for a family and kids. If you have seniors or individuals with mobility problems in your party the bathroom layouts may not work for you. The property owner was quick to communicate and answer any questions that we had.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2021

Excellent location for my husband’s ice fishing

Excellent location for my husband’s ice fishing

Very comfortable. Had all amenities

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2020

Delightful Stay

Delightful Stay

Had a very nice time, and it was great to be back home. House was lovely and would be really perfect for a larger gathering in more normal times. Host was very receptive to questions and we overall had a lovely stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2020

Perfect weekend getaway

Perfect weekend getaway

The house is perfect for a relaxing getaway! There is plenty of space inside to spread out with lots of bedrooms and a large living and dining room space. We enjoyed cooking while looking out at the peaceful lake. The kids spent hours fishing off of the dock and we enjoyed evenings around the fire pit. We visited in the fall so we did not swim in the lake but we did use the kayaks. There are lots of hikes in the area along with several golf courses. We had a great weekend stay and it was just what we needed! The owners are welcoming and their house is lovely. We would love to stay here again-it’s such an amazing spot!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

Great family vacation

Great family vacation

We had a great time in the Oakland lake house. The house and location were beautiful, just what we had hoped for in a relaxing family vacation. We spent most days swimming/floating in the lake, fishing and just relaxing. Our communication with the owners was always timely and we were very well prepared for a smooth check in and check out. I would highly recommend, and our group hopes to stay again in the future.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

Amazing

Amazing

I have rented a lot of houses through VRBO and this one was one of my favorites. Everything was exactly how it looked in the pictures and more. This house was beautiful and has a great view of the lake. The owners were very helpful and were easy to get ahold of. Would definitely rent this home again.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Oakland?

The average price for a rental in Oakland is $313 per night. This rental is $1,034 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!

House in Oakland, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Oakland, ME

Nearby attractions

Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!

House in Oakland, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Oakland, ME

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Oakland?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!?

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