Spectacular Maine Lake House with private waterfront near Bates College
House in Auburn, ME
12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Welcome to this stunning lake house on a pristine lake close to the Maine Lake Region and the city of Portland. This is a high end, well-stocked property with two buildings - the main house and a separate guest house.
This location is perfect for a special family vacation from where you can explore many different attractions in Maine - from the coast to the mountains to the city. This is also a perfect spot for families visiting colleges, including Bates (10 minutes), Bowdoin (45 minutes) and Colby (1 hour). All 4 seasons are spectacular. For young families looking for a learn-to-ski vacation, Lost Valley Ski Resort is 5 minutes away. Sunday River and Sugarloaf are also accessible for the more serious skiers.
In the main house, there's a first floor master suite with huge walk-in closet, and it's own patio through sliding doors overlooking the lake. This room has a King size bed with Dream Cloud mattress and plenty of room for a blow up mattress or travel cot. On the second floor are two large bedrooms, both with Queen size beds and Green Tea Memory Foam Mattresses. There is also a lovely bathroom on the second floor, with large walk in shower. The massive media room is on the second floor with a pull out Full Size sofa bed as part of the sectional sofa. This room contains a very large projector screen for those fun movie nights, and is equipped with Apple TV.
Back on the first floor you will be wowed by the vaulted living room and massive stone fireplace, open dining room and gourmet level kitchen, with granite countertops, Viking stove, Bosch dishwasher and SubZero refrigerator. The kitchen is well stocked with pots and pans, and all items you need for a comfortable stay. There is a den off the kitchen with Queen size pullout sofa and flat screen TV, and a private office, powder room and laundry room with washer/dryer.
The separate guest house contains a studio apartment on the second floor with King size Bed and Dream Cloud mattress, Queen size pull out sofa, and lots of extra space for air mattresses if needed. The guest house contains its own bathroom.
For help booking Peak season weeks that are blocked out on the calendar please contact the owner to verify availability as they might be available. A minimum of a week's booking is required during Peak season, and linens and towels cannot be provided during a time of back to back bookings. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF 9.23.24 THE WEEK OF AUGUST 16-23 2025 IS AVAILABLE DESPITE A GLITCH IN THE VRBO CALENDAR.
Please note the red paddle boat in the photos is no longer available.
This location is perfect for a special family vacation from where you can explore many different attractions in Maine - from the coast to the mountains to the city. This is also a perfect spot for families visiting colleges, including Bates (10 minutes), Bowdoin (45 minutes) and Colby (1 hour). All 4 seasons are spectacular. For young families looking for a learn-to-ski vacation, Lost Valley Ski Resort is 5 minutes away. Sunday River and Sugarloaf are also accessible for the more serious skiers.
In the main house, there's a first floor master suite with huge walk-in closet, and it's own patio through sliding doors overlooking the lake. This room has a King size bed with Dream Cloud mattress and plenty of room for a blow up mattress or travel cot. On the second floor are two large bedrooms, both with Queen size beds and Green Tea Memory Foam Mattresses. There is also a lovely bathroom on the second floor, with large walk in shower. The massive media room is on the second floor with a pull out Full Size sofa bed as part of the sectional sofa. This room contains a very large projector screen for those fun movie nights, and is equipped with Apple TV.
Back on the first floor you will be wowed by the vaulted living room and massive stone fireplace, open dining room and gourmet level kitchen, with granite countertops, Viking stove, Bosch dishwasher and SubZero refrigerator. The kitchen is well stocked with pots and pans, and all items you need for a comfortable stay. There is a den off the kitchen with Queen size pullout sofa and flat screen TV, and a private office, powder room and laundry room with washer/dryer.
The separate guest house contains a studio apartment on the second floor with King size Bed and Dream Cloud mattress, Queen size pull out sofa, and lots of extra space for air mattresses if needed. The guest house contains its own bathroom.
For help booking Peak season weeks that are blocked out on the calendar please contact the owner to verify availability as they might be available. A minimum of a week's booking is required during Peak season, and linens and towels cannot be provided during a time of back to back bookings. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF 9.23.24 THE WEEK OF AUGUST 16-23 2025 IS AVAILABLE DESPITE A GLITCH IN THE VRBO CALENDAR.
Please note the red paddle boat in the photos is no longer available.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Auburn, ME
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
The property is lovely-- just like the pictures. Great morning sun and afternoon shade, nice swimming, comfortable beds, great kitchen and really nice places to sit in groups outside. We also really enjoyed the lounge floats. I wish other reviews had noted that linens are not provided in the summer months-- bringing all of our own towels, sheets, bathmats, dishtowels etc was a bit of an unpleasant surprise. It is written in the description but easy to miss.
5.0 / 5.0
Had an amazing stay at summerfell! The house, yard, deck, dock, and lake were all perfect - just like the listing. It accommodated our large group extremely comfortably. Would definitely come back!
5.0 / 5.0
Three generations of our family came together from several compass points. This large property had plenty of room inside and out for active kids, their parents and aunt, and grandparents too.
We made many memories and meals together in the well-appointed gourmet kitchen. The older generation appreciated being able to retreat to the separate guest apartment for quit time. The outdoor toys and waterfront were well used during our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Our family had a wonderful week due to the beautiful location on Taylor’s Pond. Family members with different interests could enjoy the property by either relaxing by the lake or being more active with the kayaks and lake equipment. The location is very family friendly. The house is spacious, clean and very well maintained. We definitely hope to be back.
5.0 / 5.0
The home is well stocked with appliances, and all utensils needed for everything. Rooms and bathrooms are all clean. Great central location. The dock is excellent with a cup of coffee in the morning and a beverage at night!
5.0 / 5.0
We were a 3 generational family and we all enjoyed the beautiful home and property.
We would certainly recommend this home!
5.0 / 5.0
This is the perfect location and property for spending time with family and friends - amazing views, fun lake location, lots of space inside and outside, and the best stocked house that we have rented. We will be back soon.
5.0 / 5.0
What a spectacular property. Beautiful setting on Taylor Pond and a well appointed house which was comfortable and had everything we needed for a cozy weekend.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home and location. We love the lake house! Thanks for another wonderful stay.
5.0 / 5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Summerfell. Taylor Pond is quiet and peaceful and we enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding (rented paddle board in Portland on our way). The house had everything we needed and the owners were responsive when we had a minor issue. We hated to leave!
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous property for family vacation, great time in and on the water, great backyard for games, etc.
5.0 / 5.0
This lake house on Taylor Pond was amazing! Our family consists of 7 adults and four children, 8,10, 1, and 2. My husband and I stayed in the guest house across the yard from the main house. In the main house there were plenty of bedrooms for the rest of the family, along with a very large kitchen and living room where we all gathered. It was immaculate and cozy. Our older grandchildren loved the game room with the large pulldown screen for our one movie night, along with an arcade machine and exercise bike. The yard is large and has a wonderful couch area for gathering. Our favorite part of the place was our private dock for kayaking and swimming and morning coffee -- and a huge hammock! Taylor Pond is peaceful, clean, and quiet and indeed a piece of heaven...
5.0 / 5.0
This is our best VRBO experience ever, compared to our 30+ previous rentals all over the US. We wanted a well-kept lakehouse with privacy, peace, and quiet all within an hour of a major airport. And we got it!
The site is quite private; the neighbors and boat traffic were barely noticeable. Lots of pine trees.
The house is spacious and immaculate. Awesome kitchen. Terrific firepit. Solid dock with kayaks. Excellent instructions and labels. Superb provisioning for coffee, laundry, cleaning - we did not have to run out and purchase a single thing except our food.
Our highest recommendation!
5.0 / 5.0
We had such a delightful experience at this magical property. The location and setting are stunning and feel very private and secluded, but you are just minutes away (about 10-15) from the Bates College campus and Lewiston/Auburn. The house is perfectly appointed with extremely comfortable beds and linens and a kitchen any chef would love. Our hosts responded quickly to any questions, and left/sent plenty of information about the house, local stores, and activities in the surrounding area. We had 3 couples and felt very comfortable with room to spread out. We happily give our highest recommendation.
2.5 / 5.0
We had a wonderful time at Summerfell. Loved the property and the property manager was amazing. We will be back!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great getaway
The property was great. It had all the amenities you could ask for. Nothing beats coffee on the dock in the am!
2.5 / 5.0
We had a great stay at this beautiful lake house! The house is situated right on the lake with incredible views. The home came with all sorts of amenities including an outdoor hot tub, large fireplace, media room, etc. The owners were friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this beautiful home to anyone looking for a relaxing and quiet getaway!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Auburn?
The average price for a rental in Auburn is $133 per night. This rental is $979 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spectacular Maine Lake House with private waterfront near Bates College. 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 Spectacular Maine Lake House with private waterfront near Bates College pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Spectacular Maine Lake House with private waterfront near Bates College?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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