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Paddle, float, fish, or rope swing into the lake. Direct ATV trail access too!

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A cabin with a deck, a covered outdoor seating area, and a small porch.
A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, ottoman, dining table, and chairs. A sign on the wall reads "Life is better in Lake."
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with striped cushions, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a window.
A wooden deck with a metal railing, a covered area with colorful umbrellas, and a vehicle in the background.
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Strong, ME
  • Place, Porter Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rangeley Lake
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugarloaf Ski Resort
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

guest

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Strong

Located in Strong, this cottage is in the mountains and on a lake. Stanley Museum and Farmington Historical Society’s Titcomb House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ski Museum of Maine and Maine Huts & Trails. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Strong, ME

What's nearby

  • Porter Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Maine - Farmington - 26 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Embden Pond - 42 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Rangeley Lake - 49 min drive - 66.5 km
  • Sugarloaf Ski Resort - 51 min drive - 65.3 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chametz - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Haunted Train Ride - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Rib - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bea Balm Herb Patch of Maine - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Country Delight - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paddle, float, fish, or rope swing into the lake. Direct ATV trail access too! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Paddle, float, fish, or rope swing into the lake. Direct ATV trail access too!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paddle, float, fish, or rope swing into the lake. Direct ATV trail access too!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paddle, float, fish, or rope swing into the lake. Direct ATV trail access too!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paddle, float, fish, or rope swing into the lake. Direct ATV trail access too! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Porter Lake and within 16 miles (25 km) of Stanley Museum and The Nordica Homestead Museum. Ski Museum of Maine and Maine Huts & Trails are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 150 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host and cabin are exactly what you're looking for when booking a Maine trip! Beautiful location on a quiet lake in the woods with everything you need at camp to make the most of your time. We took a canoe out to the island and was one of the highlights of our trip
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed your house and the lake. We like the Bean Hole Supper. People were very nice and the food was delicious. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay here! The host was very nice and welcoming. The lake access was easy for boating and swimming. Wished that the place was cleaner when first arrived, but overall would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host. Very nice place and very accommodating!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was exactly what we were looking for in a cabin. It was homey and had everything we needed for our trip. Tom as a host was wonderful to work with and very friendly. He greeted us and told us of some great places to check out and when we had a question he was right there to answer it. We loved this place that we are willing to drive the 11 hours to come back to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice unit. Tom was a great host. Location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cottage at a good price, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect jumping off point for all sorts of Western Mountain adventures .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host was great, the stay was peaceful and the camp was clean. Will definitely stay again some day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Strong maine vacation

Great place, nice area, clean snd well stocked cabin.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

Everything was great! We really enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tom was an exceptional host, and this cabin was perfect for our small family. Beautiful location. 10/10 will stay here again. Thanks, Tom!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cabin

Close to a beautiful lake, peaceful, cute cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2022
We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were only there for one night, but the cabin is very spacious and comfortable, and the surroundings were lovely with the fall colors in full swing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was amazing!! It was the pure definition of Maine. And that’s coming from someone that lives in a village/town in Maine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Location

Get-away with grandson

Great place to bring kids. The lake is close to the cabin and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
I'm not sure why Lyle only gave us 3 out of 5 stars he seemed very happy and pleased. Tom P
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Porter Lake stay

Camp was as advertised. Owner very friendly and helpful. Nice quiet location and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peaceful exactly what I was lookin for dog friendly love the feel at home open concept inside owners very friendly door open when arrive the owners let u settle in then great u very friendly people will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Tom was a great host, property was great and well located to necessities. I had everything I needed and camp was very charming. Very much enjoyed my stay. Would definitely consider returning next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Cabin was amazing. My second time staying at this place. Amazing host. Clean cabin with all the amendities.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Stay but nice!

We stayed in the cabin for one evening. It was lovely and Tom was a great host and was very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2021
Very pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway!

We enjoyed staying at this place! The Host is very friendly and helping. Very clean and cozy house, homelike property! Porter Lake is one of the warmest lakes in New England!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

House was perfect, owners were great with communication and flexibility.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2021
Glad your stay was a good one.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

We loved staying at Tom’s cottage. It was cozy and warm and had everything we needed. Tom is a great host, enjoyed chatting with him. We will definitely rent here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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