Lakefront home with private dock, mooring, pebble beach, grill, & firepit
Cottage in Moosehead Lake, ME
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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 cottage rental
Lakeshore Lovely
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With the shores of Moosehead Lake only 20 feet away, you'll have a vacation to Maine's North Woods that you'll remember for a lifetime. This lakefront home enjoys majestic views of Lily Bay and the surrounding woodlands, offering a private dock and mooring, its very own grassy lawn and pebble beach, and a firepit where you can gather to watch the sunset each evening. In this wonderfully serene setting, you'll have a back deck that runs the length of the house, a private washer/dryer to refresh your swimsuits, and an open first-floor living space where you can prepare homemade meals and watch movies at night.
This peaceful, private home is located directly on the eastern shores of Moosehead Lake, allowing you to swim, kayak, and fish all summer, and return each winter to ice-fish and go snowmobiling on the local network of trails. You'll be four miles north of Lily Bay State Park, which is home to a sandy swimming beach, a playground, two boat ramps, and a two-mile walking trail along the shore. Spend your days hiking, looking for passing moose, and teeing off at the famous Mt. Kineo Golf Course only 30 miles northwest.
Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
At this time only two of the three twin beds in the loft are available.
Guests do not have access to the garage, but there is ample parking for three cars.
If you're visiting with a larger group, A-Frame on the Shore is right next door.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
Dock details: The dock can accommodate a 20-foot boat for short-term loading, with guests able to pull up to the dock to load and unload people. However, the dock isn't meant for extended docking of a boat that size. Variations in water level, which can be unpredictable, may affect accessibility depending on the depth of the boat’s hull.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
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.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
With the shores of Moosehead Lake only 20 feet away, you'll have a vacation to Maine's North Woods that you'll remember for a lifetime. This lakefront home enjoys majestic views of Lily Bay and the surrounding woodlands, offering a private dock and mooring, its very own grassy lawn and pebble beach, and a firepit where you can gather to watch the sunset each evening. In this wonderfully serene setting, you'll have a back deck that runs the length of the house, a private washer/dryer to refresh your swimsuits, and an open first-floor living space where you can prepare homemade meals and watch movies at night.
This peaceful, private home is located directly on the eastern shores of Moosehead Lake, allowing you to swim, kayak, and fish all summer, and return each winter to ice-fish and go snowmobiling on the local network of trails. You'll be four miles north of Lily Bay State Park, which is home to a sandy swimming beach, a playground, two boat ramps, and a two-mile walking trail along the shore. Spend your days hiking, looking for passing moose, and teeing off at the famous Mt. Kineo Golf Course only 30 miles northwest.
Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
At this time only two of the three twin beds in the loft are available.
Guests do not have access to the garage, but there is ample parking for three cars.
If you're visiting with a larger group, A-Frame on the Shore is right next door.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
Dock details: The dock can accommodate a 20-foot boat for short-term loading, with guests able to pull up to the dock to load and unload people. However, the dock isn't meant for extended docking of a boat that size. Variations in water level, which can be unpredictable, may affect accessibility depending on the depth of the boat’s hull.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
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
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Moosehead Lake, ME
££££
Reviews
8.0
Fantastic location right on the lake, facing south with a view of the mountains. Close enough but not too close to town. Space for dining, relaxing inside and outside with that great view. Very much appreciate the books, puzzles, games available. One thing rarely seen in rentals, night lights! Great idea. Will definitely plan to return.
10.0
We love this home! My children 3, 8, and 11, have the best week of summer here. Though they've never caught a fish they continue to fish off the dock every year. The home is clean and the addition of a/c did not go unnoticed as well as the new furniture covers. The new range last year was nice as well! I do agree with others that the water pressure is lacking and one cannot wash dishes or laundry while another showers. That will not stop us from coming here or leaving a 5 star review. It is a wonderful place to stay and we look forward to coming back every year.
8.0
Pros: the house has a private feel with its own dock and backyard bordered by trees. We caught plenty of Smallmouth and other fish (perch? Chub? Fall fish?) off the dock with just lures. We also saw plenty of fish while swimming with masks. The lake was a really nice temperature and we brought our own floats. So hours of floating around in the water was perfect. The fire pit was nice, with a picnic table next to it. A porch on the back of the house overlooked the yard, fire pit and a beautiful view of the water and hills.
The house had plenty of fans and all the windows opened with the sounds of wind and lake water and loons made sleeping nice. There was a downstairs bedroom with a huge view of the lake and an upstairs loft area with three single beds and view of the lake. And a double bed bedroom off the loft with a door for privacy. With all the windows open throughout the house it was nice and cool.
Cons: the water pressure in the shower was weak. If the washing machine was going you'd get a trickle of water from the kitchen sink. The washer and dryer worked but are very old school and loud, so don't run the dryer if someone is trying to sleep in the downstairs bedroom.
The Internet was pretty bad. You could text but phone calls and basic Internet was spotty or non existent.
Overall, it was a really great experience. We wanted privacy, waterfront and enough beds and we got just that. The house was clean and tidy upon entry. The sitting area with the television was cozy as well as the dining room table for eating or board games.
What would have been a nice feature is a canoe or kayak. If you want a homey cabin feel with the basics then this is your place. If you want a luxury home with fine craftsmanship, multiple bathrooms and ultra comfortable beds, this is not your place.
For three teenagers and one mom (me) it was an appropriate rental. The big refrigerator was good too because you need to supply your own cooking and drinking water. There was a good supply of bedding as well, so no need to bring your own.
10.0
This is a lovely vacation home. Beautiful views of the lake and mountains. The pebble beach, dock, and fire pit were used daily during our stay. There was plenty of room for my family of four and we had an amazing time.
8.0
Beautiful property, wish we stayed longer! The house is beautiful, upstairs is set up a little weird having to walk through one bedroom to get to the other. Water pressure was the worst. It trickled out of the bathroom sink and would not get warm. Shower stayed warm but the shower head was horrible. Other than that it’s a great spot, me and my family enjoyed our time there. Kids loved the rocky beach and dock. Lots of spiderwebs in the windows though. Lost power at one point for about an hour during thunderstorms.
10.0
We loved the secluded spot. Great fishing will be back!!
10.0
Amazing stay. Beautiful camp and private location. A must stay!
10.0
The area and seeing 6 moose. The sounds of nature coming in the windows at night while going to sleep.
10.0
Second year at this property and we will be back again! Nice improvements to property from last year to this year. Goose poop on beach and lawn was not ideal but it is a natural setting!
10.0
A wonderful quiet home equipped with everything we needed. Private location to launch our boat, fish and swim and have a beach area.
6.0
It was a nice location & view. Ample room in the home.
10.0
Came up with my sister (who is visiting from out west) and my 2 youngest kiddos. This property was just perfect for us. Cozy and private. Camp was clean and tidy.. plenty of space for us. Lake views always incredible. Convenient to all the hiking trails we wanted to access. Will definitely plan to come back.
10.0
Perfect for our family of 4. So quiet. Nice dock and shore front. So dark at night perfect for viewing the night sky.
8.0
Very nice location! Loved how close to the water it was, very peaceful and relaxing. I spent most of my time outdoors but it did rain one day which forced me inside and the cleanliness of the home wasn’t 5 star. Either rusty pipes or high iron content in the water have stained the toilet and the shower orange and brown which was a bit off putting (I wore shower shoes!) there was also a gap between the sliding back door and the floor so rain water was leaking in and I had to stop it up with towels I had to switch out every few hours. There was also a mouse in the house, I caught it scurrying around a couple times. There was a bit of a learning curve to the thermostat if you’re not used to smart thermostats, instructions would be helpful :) it took me a while to remove the holds and preset schedules so I could make it warmer on the cold rainy day. The wifi is also not up to streaming caliber just as a warning, you can surf the web and do simple things but you cannot stream a video it just doesn’t have the bandwidth. I tried resetting the router and everything but if I tried to watch a video it would get pixelated and freeze almost instantly.
That being said I still had a great stay! It really is an amazing location and a great price. I would book again!!
5.0
Lovely location in well equipped, kid friendly home. Screen door needs new track. Having beach towels available would have been a nice added touch. A heads up about the need to purchase drinking water would have been helpful. Overall, though, I am ready to book the same home for next year!
10.0
Only 20 mins from Greenville. Very quiet part of lake. Close to good hiking. Would do it again.
10.0
Lakeshore Lovely
I really enjoyed my stay here. Beautiful views of the lake. The home was very comfortably furnished and perfectly sized for one person. Some first floor windows were non-functional, probably needing new latches. The kitchen was fully and completely equipped, a plus! The bed in the downstairs bedroom was firm and comfy, and the house was spotlessly clean upon arrival. I've rented many different places in the area, this is the first one I'll come back to!
10.0
Lakeside lovely in the fall
Beautiful! Cabin was warm and cozy, very clean and very well stocked with essentials and games. The view from the deck was breathtaking! There was a dock out onto the lake that was great for birdwatching. Would comfortably sleep 2 couples and 3 kids. Highly recommended!
10.0
Great stay, Great staff!
Everyone was so helpful, and the home was spotless.
10.0
Lives up to the name
Spacious, pleasant, comfortable, generously appointed, and super clean. Unbeatable lake views, beach, and dock.
8.0
Great Location
The privacy and location
8.0
Great peaceful location
Definitely recommend renting canoe or kayaks to enjoy Lily Bay, it would have been nice if the rent included these as many others do. Location was quiet and peaceful, loved listening to the loons & we saw an eagle.
Ran into issues with slow WiFi & didn’t seem the Dish was working so tried watching a movie on Netflix & it kept stopping. Fortunately we had good weather, books & games so we didn’t really need the TV. The shower was another challenge with finding the hot water & then it would get extremely hot then would drop to cold if you turned down the lever.
Overall a great spot but cabin amenities need some attention.
6.0
Rather not
Location is pretty but there were issues regarding house. Based on price I expect more.
Bad wifi which resulted in slow TV connection and lots of buffing
Only a few windows open downstairs. Most were stuck
Upstairs smelled like mothballs. Yucky carpet
Cold at night
Floor in shower was slippery. Almost fell stepping out.
Picnic table was old. Outdoor furniture was dirty
Didnt like Sofa cover. What are they hidding?
10.0
Excellent Place to Unwind
Great outdoor space and an excellent place to unwind!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Moosehead Lake?
The average price for a rental in Moosehead Lake is £227 per night. This rental is £51 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakefront home with private dock, mooring, pebble beach, grill, & firepit. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lakefront home with private dock, mooring, pebble beach, grill, & firepit pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lakefront home with private dock, mooring, pebble beach, grill, & firepit?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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