Maine Cabin on the Water
Cabin in Sidney, ME
9 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cabin rental
Cozy classic Maine cabin (year-round) on the water. Huge property with direct water access to a river which is connected to a lake 100 yards away! Beautifully carved fireplace, woodstoves, large screened-in porch, as well as all of the modern comforts (w/d, dishwasher, Wifi, Dish, etc.). Get away while being close to a variety of Maine's best loved sites. A few minutes' drive to shops, antiques, golf, 4 mountains (hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, biking), a nature conservancy, multiple lakes (boating, swimming fishing year-round), and restaurants.
Pets are welcome and a fee applies. At time of booking, please update your guests to include your pet.
Pets are welcome and a fee applies. At time of booking, please update your guests to include your pet.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Sidney, ME
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Reviews
10.0
Overall we had a very nice stay. The owner was very responsive whenever we had questions and the cabin came with just about everything one would need to be self-sufficient (which was handy as we wanted to do a lot of cooking at the house).
Some of the screens on the porch could use repair (including the doors) and the water pressure in the shower is low, but overall things were in good condition and we really loved using the swings on the porch to relax while avoiding bugs. Our kids swam a bit off of the wooden dock. The bottom was a little mucky but they wore water shoes and just pulled themselves back up onto the dock rather than walking back to shore.
We brought our fishing boat and caught a lot of fish in both the river and the lake, so highly recommended to anyone who wants to do some fishing!
8.0
The Pros:
1.loons swam by often
2.Enjoyed paddle boat & kayaks
3.Kitchen well stocked, had spices & basic food
4.Beds were comfortable, linens included
5.Basket of kids toys & board games enjoyed by kids of varying ages
Cons:
1.Screens on porch so filthy that previous renters had drawn fallic symbols in the dust (only visible at night, dusted ourselves)
2. Owner said place very quiet, but outside you will hear the main road traffic and lumber mill all day. Upset about that. (Can also hear train)
3. Owner asked about low ceiling for master, said no complaints from prior renters, so let me be the first. We hit our heads SO many times (5'7" so not THAT tall), and the half bath they took literally by making you bend in half to use it, it's a toilet in an attic closet, with the sink in the bedroom. You will also hit your head going downstairs.
4. Poor lighting at the dining room table, and in shower (needs different curtain to let light in)
5. Keurig was unusable- filthy
6. Ant traps everywhere were safety hazard for toddler who drank one first night
7. Deck steps dangerous, 3 adults fell using after rain (green from moss/algae?)
8. Soft spot on deck by door
9. Not toddler friendly- loft has big railing holes, large hole in screen door (toddler escaped thru multiple times), door latches at toddler height (moved up ourselves), no way to keep toddler inside once adult goes outside
10.Fire pit needs to be cleaned to use
11.Dishwasher fixed with bread tie?!
12.Not boater friendly
10.0
So easy to check in! So much space! I loved having my coffee in the morning on the dock. We stayed here during the Maine Ironman 70.3. It was nice and relaxing setting us up for a great race. Kitchen was well stocked!
8.0
Lovely location with well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds, some bedrooms are "walkthroughs." Upstairs requires crouching through low hallway to get to loft, and to use upstairs toilet in water closet. Bring your bug spray! The flies & mosquitos were swarming outside while we were there. It rained every day, but there was plenty to do inside. And we always enjoyed the lovely view of the Belgrade Stream!
10.0
It was a shirt trio for us to see family in the area for the holidays. The space was nice and met our needs with a well stocked kitchen. It is rustic, which we like, and as such has a few small quirks that are easy to adjust too. Communication was quick and appreciated.
10.0
The cabin is large and beautiful. with a well working wood stove to supplement the heat on a small river. Only things to note: there is only one bathroom (there is a toilet and sink in one of the upstairs bedrooms) and the kitchen is rather narrow and devoid of much counter space. These two things were minor issues because we were having a family holiday gathering, so cooking and getting clean were at times difficult. But, as long as one is prepared for those aspects of the property, it is excellent.
10.0
We had a nice stay for nearly a week at this quiet house. The weather was cool and rainy so we didn't get to enjoy all of the outdoor amenities this place offered. The woodstove was wonderful, though! It was a quick 20 minute drive to a large grocery store and we went to dinner in Augusta and Waterville. There are lots of great hikes nearby, some just a 10 minute drive. I saw a bald eagle on a lovely paddle using the kayaks Christine had made available to us. The check in was SUPER easy!
10.0
Lovely place, we had everything we needed. We arrived at night and it is on a unpaved driveway, covered in leaves at this time of year, so that was tricky. The lot is really beautiful, beds were comfortable with good linens. Owner was very responsive which I really liked. Only problem was a very smoky smell in the cabin. Apparently the chimneys had been serviced which caused this, but our first night it was very intense. It subsided a bit during our stay.
10.0
We visited the area to attend the Maine Cabin Masters Lobster Bake, which was only a 15 min drive. We were a group of 3 couples and 1 dog. The cabin was roomy for us all and the screened porch was wonderful. The sunset from the dock was lovely, property was surprisingly private. Cabin is very rustic, but well equiped. Beds were comfortable, linens were nice.
8.0
Property was large. Two docks where you could enter water. There were enough kayaks for all of us. Large fire pit for evening camp fires. Screened in porch for the rainy days.
Really enjoyed our time together in this lovely location!
8.0
Convenient location for this nostalgic property. Thankful to have time with the kids (growing up too fast) in beautiful Maine.
10.0
The property was ideal for our stay. While it unfortunately rained over most of the three days there, the large open space was comfortable for our group of 7 to read, dine and play games together. The porch was large and peaceful. The walk through between three bedrooms was surprising but it worked, and we were grateful for the tiny bathroom in the large bedroom upstairs. In a break in the weather I was thrilled to take a kayak down the lake and visit with the first loon of the season. It was well appointed for large meals and cooking and the owner was super responsive. Great stay!
10.0
We stayed at the house while visiting Family in Oakland which is about a 10 minute drive so we did not spend much time at the house. We managed to work in a kayak paddle around the stream before the rain set in for the weekend. Beds were comfortable and house was well stocked. Location is nice on the Belgrade Stream with easy access to shopping and tourist attractions. Would love to come back and enjoy the outdoor activities
10.0
excellent location for Belgrade stream and Messalonskee
10.0
Very calm location.
10.0
The house was very well stocked with paper goods, linens, towels, toiletries, condiments, etc. The beds were comfortable with super cozy comforters. We really enjoyed hanging out in the spacious living room and having meals at the large dining room table overlooking the water. Check in and check out process was very easy.
10.0
This was our third stay at the cabin. It was as lovely as ever and Christine was friendly and helpful, as always. We had a relaxing multigenerational family break for our daughter's first Thanksgiving. There was something for everyone, from grandparents taking nice walks to an infant exploring the beautiful open space.
10.0
Great stay at Heron Cove! Loved the peaceful property and great house!
10.0
Christine was so wonderful and responded quickly to any questions I had. The property is truly beautiful and has easy access to the lake. We brought our elderly pup and he was right at home in front of the fireplace. It was so nice to just relax and look out on the river when not fishing as well. I definitely will return! Thank you again, Christine! :)
6.0
We really loved the outdoors, kayaking and boating, the fire pit, the little sand toys for my 3 year old. The outdoors is really beautiful, we had so much fun! But, keep in mind that this is a cabin, although very nice and as pictured, there were lots of spider webs. And although the main surfaces were cleaned, the corners and underneath furniture was pretty dusty.
Also the second floor ceiling is very low, an adult needs to bend down to get thru to the other room or to use the bathroom.
We were also woken up the first day by scratching on the ceiling right above the bed on the second floor, we texted the owner and she replied quickly that it is probably a chipmunk, but it still bothered us. We did not hear the chipmunk the second or third day
10.0
Paradise!
We absolutely loved our time in this cabin. It is on a beautiful piece of property with two points of access to water. One point of access is perfect for getting in and out of kayaks and the other point is perfect for swimming! The cabin itself is incredibly spacious when it comes to the common living area. It is rustic but with all the modern conveniences. We are hoping to return next year!
10.0
Annual Fishing Trip
This VRBO was nicely located on a beautiful piece of waterfront property in Belgrade ME. It was convenient to several of the local lakes and was private and quiet. Chris the owner was very responsive to all of our questions as I was a first time VRBO user.
We had an awesome stay.
10.0
Cabin with something for everyone!
Everything you need for a relaxing getaway!
10.0
Weekend visit
Beautiful house in a very quiet area with river outside. Owner was easy to deal with and would recommend to people.
PS beware of ticks
10.0
Beautiful stay
Amazing house that was perfect for our getaway! The house had everything we needed and was wonderful. The property was peaceful and quiet.
10.0
Great place to spend the holiday with Family
This cozy cabin is comfortable and relaxed. The kitchen is well stocked with everything we needed. The living room was cozy and comfortable. Lots of room to spread out. It was a perfect get away for our family Thanksgiving weekend.
8.0
The dogs will play
Really great double sized lot that allowed the pup to run around and tire herself out. Having two docks made it really fun to run back and forth looking for crawfish at night.
8.0
Nice
Beautiful place.... Nice property.
Needs more lights and a clean shower head.
Has everything a renter could ask for.
Host was awesome.
10.0
Great vacation
Every enjoyed the water and outdoors
10.0
Awesome spot
Beautiful location, can’t wait to come back
10.0
Great stay
The house was well appointed and cared for. The common area was large and spacious enough for a large group. We loved the big yard for our dogs and they had a great time running freely. Although we, including the dogs, couldn’t swim off the property, we found near by beaches and had a fun time. There were three kayaks, a pelican boat, and a giant rat for paddling around. Overall, we would come back for more fun!
10.0
Amazing Experience
Everything was clean and there were many amenities offered
10.0
Memorial Day Weekend Visit
The property was perfect for our needs
10.0
Beautiful view & peaceful!
We loved our brief stay at the cabin! We had plenty of space to spread out, relaxed on the screened in porch and even enjoyed watching a mother fox and her babies play around in the woods behind the house - the den was obviously nearby! My kids loved the twin bedroom and we all agreed the beds were comfortable! The nearby train tracks did make for a few early wake ups, however! Some ceilings upstairs were fairly low so if you’re on the taller side just be mindful to duck! The owner was very quick to respond with all our questions leading up to the trip and I definitely would consider renting again!
10.0
Another Lovely Stay
We loved this place so much at Thanksgiving that we came back for a post-Valentine's retreat and it was just as wonderful. Private and tranquil but incredibly cosy and comfortable, even in February in Maine. Chris was a wonderful host again: warm, helpful, and communicative, and understanding when we had to cut short the trip to rush our kitty to the vet hospital. We plan to be back!
8.0
Perfect winter getaway
This was a perfect winter getaway for us. We came up to the area for ice fishing on Messalonskee Lake which is minutes away. We had one issue with pipes during the very cold weather, and the property's maintenance person was quick to assist, even bringing in extra firewood while he was there and checking on any other needs.
10.0
Nice comfy house for trips to Belgrade lakes
Everything you need to cook . Comfortable bedding, clean floors and well heated cabin. Nice for a family or group of friends
10.0
Comfortable and Characterful
This was exactly the quarantined Thanksgiving break we needed. The cabin is extremely comfortable but private enough for our misanthropic needs (we prefer to be completed secluded at the best of times!) There is everything one could need, but a feeling of peace and quiet. Chris was very responsive but not intrusive. The setting and cabin are both gorgeous: we loved it as a break for two but could also coming back with parents/siblings/nieces and nephews for a great family break when the world is sane again.
5.0
This home has wonderful, comfortable common space as seen in the pictures. The porch is perfect for relaxing in the swings or having a drink at the high counter. The property is quite nice with great access to the river- perfect for kayaking even last weekend due to the warm weather.We did not hear any noise from the saw mill over the weekend. The only complaint I have is that the half bath is not pictured- it’s very small with low ceiling- not good for any tall or large guests. The owner responded right away to questions I had which was very helpful.The kitchen is well stocked and very clean. Hopefully the new oven will be working for the next guests!
10.0
November stay
This home has wonderful, comfortable common space as seen in the pictures. The porch is perfect for relaxing in the swings or having a drink at the high counter. The property is quite nice with great access to the river- perfect for kayaking even last weekend due to the warm weather.
We did not hear any noise from the saw mill over the weekend.
The only complaint I have is that the half bath is not pictured- it’s very small with low ceiling- not good for any tall or large guests.
The owner responded right away to questions I had which was very helpful.
The kitchen is well stocked and very clean. Hopefully the new oven will be working for the next guests!
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Sidney?
The average price for a rental in Sidney is $529 per night. This rental is $2 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Maine Cabin on the Water. 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 Maine Cabin on the Water 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 Maine Cabin on the Water?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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