Beautiful lakeside property with full amenities
House in Auburn, 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
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
This lovely lakeside home features three bedrooms and sleeps seven comfortably. There is a large open living room overlooking the lake with a parlor propane stove in the corner and a dining area leading out to the upper deck. The spacious kitchen has a gas stove top, an electric oven, a microwave, a free-standing island, and is fully loaded with all the cooking equipment you'll need. The master bedroom on the first floor sports a king-sized bed and a direct entry to the upper deck. The master bath is newly-renovated, with a tub/shower combination. Upstairs are two more bedrooms containing two queen-size beds and a single, with another bathroom between them.
This home comes with air conditioning (yes, occasionally even desired in Maine!), cable, and wi-fi. The upper deck just outside the dining area connects to a lower deck, which is practically on the water. From there it's a few steps to the dock, where you can jump in or launch the two kayaks provided.
Many people think of a "pond" as being a small swimming hole. But Taylor Pond is a pristine Maine lake about a mile and a half long and three quarters of a mile wide. It's big enough for swimming, boating and fishing, but small enough to be not crowded with large motor boats or jet skis. Although you'll feel like you're "away from it all" here, you are only 10 minutes away from local shopping, cinema, golf and mini-golf. Also within easy reach are restaurants of every variety, from fast-food to elegant. The Bates College campus is also only 10 minutes away. Come enjoy the best of both worlds!
This home comes with air conditioning (yes, occasionally even desired in Maine!), cable, and wi-fi. The upper deck just outside the dining area connects to a lower deck, which is practically on the water. From there it's a few steps to the dock, where you can jump in or launch the two kayaks provided.
Many people think of a "pond" as being a small swimming hole. But Taylor Pond is a pristine Maine lake about a mile and a half long and three quarters of a mile wide. It's big enough for swimming, boating and fishing, but small enough to be not crowded with large motor boats or jet skis. Although you'll feel like you're "away from it all" here, you are only 10 minutes away from local shopping, cinema, golf and mini-golf. Also within easy reach are restaurants of every variety, from fast-food to elegant. The Bates College campus is also only 10 minutes away. Come enjoy the best of both worlds!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Auburn, ME
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Reviews
5.0
We stay in many, many vrbo’s. We live less than 12 miles from Taylor Pond and wanted a place to relax with family and friends. You cannot find a nicer spot! House is spotless and has a wonderful kitchen, grill, docks and swimming. I went swimming and it was so clean. Let me tell you the best part…..the loons! If you want to get away close to Southern Maine, look no further. The hosts live next door and were very nice.
5.0
We loved our stay here. The house is wonderful and well cared for, one of the most well stocked rentals I have ever stayed in. Cute neighborhood, right on the water, and the hosts were so nice. Thank you for a great week.
5.0
Very comfortable house, great views, wonderful decks down to the water. The sunsets were magnificent.
5.0
Thank you so much, Susan and Woody! We loved our stay at your beautiful Taylor Pond cottage; both the indoor and outdoor spaces are perfectly designed, and we spent lots of time on the decks and docks (complete with kayaks!). Cannot wait to come back!
5.0
Susan and Woody’s property is thoroughly wonderful! Spotlessly clean, well-stocked with household necessities, and extremely comfortable. The two-tiered deck overlooking the lake is magical. Swimming and kayaking on the beautiful lake was amazing. The owners were a delight to communicate with and provided an informative handbook that answered any questions we may have had. Highly, recommend!
5.0
Wonderful time at Susan and Woody’s cottage. Very comfortable, spacious and a great deck to watch the wildlife and view Taylor Pond.
5.0
This was the perfect place for our family. My husband is from Auburn and we wanted to have our own space for our family, without imposing on friends and family. Susan and Woody's house was fantastic for this. The outdoor space was beautiful and plentiful. The property was great, but they are also amazing hosts. They had a guidebook with all sorts of information, which made it super easy. I can't recommend their property enough.
5.0
This is a beautiful well-appointed house. It is right on the water and the decks are a lovely place to sit out and enjoy the pond. We enjoyed the kayaks and floats and had a great swim. The rooms are clean and spacious and everything you could need you will find in the house. The furniture is comfortable and the mini split units in each room make it easy for each person to sleep comfortably.
The only heads-up I would make to future guests is that there is a real lack of privacy with the owners living right next door. They came over multiple times while we were there, a few times in the morning to do things in the yard, and it was awkward and uncomfortable for us. If you are someone who really values privacy it is an important thing to note
5.0
My family stayed at Taywood Cottage for my son’s graduation from Bates College. I highly recommend Susan and Woody’s home - everything was perfect! The setting is magnificent, the location is super convenient to campus, the home is spotless and the beds are very comfortable. We truly could not have chosen better. I only wish we had found this spot his first year at Bates, We definitely would have stayed here each and every visit. The house is also ideal for a quiet vacation close to Lewiston/Auburn and other nearby towns. Thank you again for a memorable graduation weekend!
5.0
Comfortable house with deck overlooking small lake. Two kayaks available. The owners live next door and checked in on us. They also helped resolve a problem with getting Netflix etc. via an HDMI cable from our laptop, as the TV is cable only.
5.0
We loved our stay at this property. The home is cute and cozy and the view is something you couldnt ever imagine. We hope to stay again next year. Thank you both!
5.0
The views are amazing. House was lovely and everything you could need. Owners are friendly and stopped over to make sure we had everything we needed. Even with a day of our visit rained out it was still great.
5.0
We very much enjoyed our stay at the lake. There are multiple levels of deck to sit on while taking in the sunset over the lake or the views in general. The amenities are nice (grill with propane pre-filled, two kayaks, etc). The beds, furniture, kitchen supplies, etc were great. The property is very clean inside as well.
5.0
We enjoyed 3 wonderful days at the Taywood Cottage on Taylor Pond! Very clean, very comfortable, and right on the water. Spent hours paddling the kayaks around the pond. Terrific layout for families. Great location - listen for the loons on the pond in the evenings! Owners live right next door and are excellent hosts!
5.0
Location is central and the kids are less grumpy as they can jump in the lake after a long day of campus touring. Hosts were wonderful! Trampoline park was worth every cent! House has everything you need and the kayaks were wonderful! Def coming back
5.0
Plenty of space and a great location on the lake. Susan and Woody were available when needed while giving us privacy. Love having access to kayaks as well!
5.0
We had a wonderful family weekend celebrating our daughter’s graduation from Bates. Susan and Woody are such gracious hosts. Everything was perfect!
5.0
Great place to have a relaxing getaway. The owners were wonderful and helpful, and communication was great. The next time we make it to this area, we will be looking to stay here again!
5.0
Susan and Woody offer a bit of heaven at their Taywood cottage. It is clean, spacious, nicely equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and relaxing outdoor spaces. We enjoyed sitting on the multi-level decks, which allowed us plenty of room to stretch out and to enjoy the lake throughout our stay. The hosts are lovely and took the time to introduce themselves during check in and gave us a brief history about their place. The cottage is ideally located near many in-town attractions yet quietly tucked away from it all. We highly recommend this place for gatherings….we had seven family members staying at the cottage with plenty of space to relax for all. Taywood cottage is top notch! Thank you Susan & Woody for sharing it with us!
5.0
Excellent
Excellent
5.0
Peaceful get away spot!
This amazing spot has all the extras and comforts of home. What a wonderfully relaxing get away. The hosts and the best - so thoughtful in their care and the set up of their property. I can't wait to go back.
5.0
relaxing spot!
We were here for our daughter's college graduation and we couldn't have been happier to have such a convenient and peaceful spot as a home base. Views were gorgeous, house was easy, efficient, spacious and super comfortable. We would highly recommend!
5.0
Beautiful home perfectly integrated into the lakeside landscape
This is a perfect family home with a lovely master en suite overlooking the lake and two additional bedrooms upstairs sharing a Jack & Jill bathroom. Accommodations are top notch from the towels and sheets to the kitchen pots and pans, everything you could possibly need is here. Susan and Woody were very accommodating, despite Woody having to quarantine due to Covid. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Lovely home!
Our stay was cut short but the property was terrific for us. Plenty of room with all needed amenities. Hope to come back sometime!
5.0
I need to give this place more than 5 stars!!!
We rented this place so we could have an early Christmas dinner celebration with family, and it was perfect for that. Besides the fact that it is on a beautiful spot on the lake, we just can't say enough about how clean and roomy and well stocked it was. The beds were so comfy and there was so much attention to detail. We felt blessed to have found it and to meet Susan and Woody. They were so nice and accommodating. We hope we will get the chance to rent this place out for family again some day. Thanks so much.
5.0
Cozy lakeside stay
We came in to visit with family over the Thanksgiving holiday and this cozy home was a great home base for us to relax and regroup each night.
Susan was very available and helpful throughout. She even let us borrow an electric roaster when she heard we’d be cooking for the holiday which made us feel even more welcomed.
We had a great stay and look forward to returning.
Thank you again Susan!
5.0
Relaxing water front getaway
We really enjoyed our stay at this cozy water front house. The views from the living room and deck were outstanding, and we were fortunate to experience an amazingly colorful sunset one evening. We also really appreciated the use of the kayaks. Susan and Woody were thoughtful and friendly hosts.
5.0
Second stay
I love this lake house! It has everything you need and is so comfy. My grandkids love it. I can't wait to book my next trip out to visit. Thanks Susan and Woody!
5.0
Great stay
Great cottage, just as advertised. Thanks.
5.0
Place of Peace
Susan and Woody were such gracious hosts! Our trip was an urgent one due to the death of a loved one. They were so thoughtful and accommodating. Being in this peaceful, ideally located, beautiful home certainly made it all easier for the entire family. I would reccomend them!
5.0
Terrific spot
Very nice lake house., great view from the decks and extremely relaxing.
5.0
Outstanding in every way
If you are looking for a place on a lake where you can swim and kayak and fish and enjoy the remarkable sunsets, this is the place for you. If you’re looking for a place that is close to the Maine coast and to all kinds of parks, this is the place for you. Susan and Woody not only have a beautiful property, right on Taylor Pond, but they are outstanding hosts. The cottage is comfortable and has anything you could possibly need for your stay. And if there is something more that you need, Susan and Woody will get it for you. They make the process easy from start to finish.
5.0
Exceptional lake house with all the amenities for a small family.
Taywood Carriage is a quaint and rustic but well apportioned spot right on Taylor Pond. It is perfect for a family of five especially if you enjoy lake type activities such as boating, kayaking, swimming, etc. It is conveniently located about one hour from Freeport and Portland and about 2 1/2 hours from Acadia National Park. These are a must visit spots. The owners communicate extremely well. It was a pleasure dealing with them. Would definitely visit again if available. Highly recommended. Only comment is that there are a lot of stairs to get down to the dock and up to the second floor which can be difficult if you have a physically challenged child as we did. Otherwise this was perfect.
5.0
Perfect Maine Cottage.
This was the perfect Maine cottage experience. Beautiful lake, peaceful in the morning with stunning sunsets in the evening. The cottage itself was perfect. Everything we could have wanted was in it. Very light and bright.
5.0
Peaceful lakefront vacation
Susan & Woody were wonderful to work with. They provided lots of information, and they we quick to respond to any questions. Highly recommend if you enjoy a quiet vacation on the water. Great fishing as well.
4.0
Serene stay on the lake
The home is an ideal way to relax and rejuvenate on Taylor Pond.
The home was fully stocked with everything you need to enjoy your summer vacation.
5.0
Wonderful home in a beautiful location
In the middle of nowhere, yet convenient to everything. Wonderful hosts and a beautiful, well equipped home. We would be delighted if everything aligned for us to stay here again. Really, really great place!
5.0
Great Lake House
Love this house! Susan and Woody are fantastic to deal with. I will be back to this property every time I come to visit my daughter and grandkids.
2.5
We highly recommend this house!We got there by chance. A host of a house in New Glouster cancelled our reservation on the arrival date.We were very lucky to speedily find a replacement lodging for our long planned vacation. Susan was great to communicate with. She answered immediately and agreed to prepare the house for us on the same day.The house exceeded our expectations.It is very cosy, exceptionally clean, thoughtfully and beautifullly designed, very comfortable, fully equipped and lovingly maintained.We were doing cross country skiing in Pineland Farms and though it was 27 min driving to and from the ski center, it was not tiresome and we spent a great week in the house.Susan and Woody are great hosts, available any time you need there help, like snow melt, for instance.In summer it must be even better as you could enjoy the benefits of the house location just on the lake shore
5.0
Charming cosy house on the lake shore. Great hosts.
We highly recommend this house!
We got there by chance. A host of a house in New Glouster cancelled our reservation on the arrival date.
We were very lucky to speedily find a replacement lodging for our long planned vacation. Susan was great to communicate with. She answered immediately and agreed to prepare the house for us on the same day.
The house exceeded our expectations.
It is very cosy, exceptionally clean, thoughtfully and beautifullly designed, very comfortable, fully equipped and lovingly maintained.
We were doing cross country skiing in Pineland Farms and though it was 27 min driving to and from the ski center, it was not tiresome and we spent a great week in the house.
Susan and Woody are great hosts, available any time you need there help, like snow melt, for instance.
In summer it must be even better as you could enjoy the benefits of the house location just on the lake shore
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Auburn?
The average price for a rental in Auburn is $132 per night. This rental is $218 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful lakeside property with full amenities. 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 Beautiful lakeside property with full amenities pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful lakeside property with full amenities?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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