I sent the message below to the host on August 10th. I gave him 2 weeks to reply and have heard nothing. I post it here so no one else need go through what we did. It was so bad we left early. Charles, This is to let you know that we vacated the cabin this morning, August 10th. I’m not in the habit of leaving bad reviews. I’d rather let you know what the issues are in case you’re unaware of them. When we arrived the house was filthy. Pools of coffee and coffee grounds around the coffee maker, piles of dirt in the corners. Food and debris all over the sink. The counter was flooded with water and the rubber mat was mildewed. The stove top had burned on food stuck all over it. The table was so sticky it peeled the rubber bumper off the laptop when we picked it up. I spent the first day cleaning. When I searched for pillows and a blanket for the bed, I found them on the closet floor with the vacuum cleaner on top of them. When we tried to use the oven to cook, it filled the house with toxic fumes. There was some type of mat on the bottom that melted to the oven. I’ve left it on the railing outside the kitchen door. Within two days of arrival, we had mice in the kitchen. They ruined much of the food we had on the counter and we spent the rest of the visit hiding our remaining food and cleaning up mouse poop every day. The last straw was the bed bug looking bug that crawled out from under the sofa cushion. We gave up and left. I hope we did not bring along any hitchhikers. I rent houses several times a year. I’ve never had this degree of trouble. It is sad to see an otherwise lovely cabin in this condition. I hope you can find someone to clean it properly before someone else looses half of their vacation and has to spend extra money on a hotel. Respectfully, Dawn Gibson

Pros: quite location on the lake, canoe and kayaks were are in great condition, house has all of the necessary kitchen appliances and accessories. Cons: the bedding and pillows could use an upgrade. lake is shallow and is not the best location for swimming. Overall: would rent again

The area lost power twice during our stay, neither time for any obvious reason. Perhaps high demand on a weak electrical grid? It came back in <2 hours both times so the impact was minimal (other than the not knowing), and the fact that it was a regional event means it was beyond the home owner's control.

We had a wonderful week at Lake Arrowhead - we made good use of the kayaks, canoe, and paddleboat that came with the property, and the lake is shallow enough that it was warm even though it was early in the summer. We climbed two small but beautiful mountains within a half hour drive (Sawyer and Knox) and the kids caught fish right off of the dock. We ate almost every meal outside on the porch. The house is on a little point of land and we loved having the lake around us on 3 sides. We had fabulous weather, and spent almost all our time outside - definitely 5 stars for the property and location. I gave 4 for inside because the common spaces are a little small for the number of people the house can sleep. But it's perfect for a mostly-outdoor week and we had a great time here. We would definitely stay again!

As far as property and location this is a 5 star. It’s in a beautiful spot. The deck over looking the lake is where we spent the most time. We loved the house. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We enjoyed the canoe and exploring the lake, and even tested out the peddle boat. We had a fire almost every night. The only small hiccup was the cleanliness. We did have to do some cleaning upon arrival. But that being said we will stay here again!

The wife and I had a great stay for my 40th birthday. Challenging fishing with the milfoil but it was totally worth it. So many place to explore on the lake, especially in a kayak. Love the location and the privacy and would definitely come back.

Excellent location for a fishing weekend. Easy access, clean, in a great location. Highly recommend for adults or families

This rustic cabin was right on beautiful Arrowhead Lake. Enjoyed using the kayaks and paddle boat that came with the house.

So I’ll start by saying the properly is absolutely beautiful. Although the inside is very roomy & decor is fascinating, not having the house cleaned on a regular basis is not acceptable! My family & I had to clean out the fridge, toilets & bathtubs not to mention vacuuming & dusting. There was a layer of dust & dirt along w/ gnats & spiders abound in the house constantly. I should mention that I grew up in Maine in a lake house & understand that there are bugs & dirt everywhere but this was over & above. The house should have consistent cleaning (COVID or not) every time a renter leaves. Leaving the cleaning to the last people to clean up before they leave is ridiculous! I was led to believe that VRBO charges so much for their fees because vacationers should not have to clean on their vacation plus, as in my case, we had to clean someone else’s disgusting mess!!! So basically, my family & I cleaned when we got there & cleaned again when we left! To the owners credit, he did offer to pay us a minimal amount for cleaning but I was rather insulted by the amount. The window screens & sliding door screens were very frustrating due to improper cleaning or rather no cleaning as well as improper installation. I have saved for 2 years to come & see my family & unfortunately the house just wasn’t up to my standards. Another major issue due to Maine’s unpredictable weather was no air conditioning in the house & w/ 90 degree weather, being in that house was definitely a negative. But I did know that beforehand!

This is such a lovely and relaxing spot located on Lake Arrowhead. Very private with two docks. Plenty of room inside and a spacious deck outside for enjoying the view!

This quaint cabin was perfect for our week long stay. The views were beautiful and the sounds were peaceful! We were grateful for the excellent communication and the opportunity to stay in a home so close to our family. Thank you!

Awesome place to stay, owner very nice and accommodating!!

Had everything we needed and more! From cooking to playing this home is well equipped. Make sure to bring your own sheets, towels and pillows if you like extra.

Enjoyed the home plenty of room and very quiet close enough to all stores and our hunting area. Charles was a gracious host.

We had a wonderful stay... the home and location was exactly what we were looking for. Tranquil and beautiful... and awesome fishing. My kids fished everyday! This home had all the accommodations for an “like at home” experience.

The accommodations were wonderful: warm, cozy and comfy. The views were serene and picture perfect. The kitchen was amazing with everything you could possible need including a crock-pot, blender, and toaster plus a lot more. Charlie was a wonderful and thoughtful host. On a scale of one to ten our vacation here was a twelve!

Enjoyed the lake and the area. The cabin meet all our needs.

Wonderful property, cove and dock on one side, open lake on the other. We enjoyed fishing, kayaking and boating/tubing. The water was so warm!! Would definitely stay here again, thank you!

Perfect lake getaway for working and relaxing. Property was larger that we expected I even had an extra room to use as a gym and yoga room.

We rented the property this past week, launched the fishing kayaks right off the dock and was a perfect homebase when my Son and his friends went exploring neighboring bodies of water. The Lake was quiet except on the weekend when there were recreational activities and Wave Runners but it didn't bother the tranquility or the atmosphere.

We had a nice time staying at the house on the lake. Mornings were our favorite to wake up to the beauty and stillness of the lake.

House is well appointed, on a nice lot right on the lake, with a boat dock right out back. Fantastic place to stay for a fishing trip, the lack of AC could be a bit of a problem depending on time of year.