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Lakeside retreat in Central Maine

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Beach
Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wales, ME
  • Bates College
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • St. Mary's Regional Medical Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Central Maine Medical Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lakeside retreat in Central Maine

Welcome to our 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest retreat located directly adjacent to Sabattus Lake with water access and a newly designed outdoor space w fire pit oasis to relax w your family and friends. Breathtaking views, beautiful sunsets, water activities, and creating special family memories await you. The home has been completely renovated and is centrally located to Maine attractions such as LL Bean, riverfront restaurants in Hallowell, as well as the Old Port in Portland Maine. Whether it's reading a book in the quietness of the Maine woods, kayaking on the lake, hiking w friends, or cooking some amazing food in the crisp lake air, you'll experience the beauty of Maine when you rent this guest retreat.

Property manager

Paul j Martel
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pets are allowed w owner approval and w $35 fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum of 8 people allowed on the living deck at a time. Children and pets must be accompanied and supervised at all times
Water shoes must be worn in or near water for safety. Rocks / ledge can be slippery and a challenge to walk on.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sabattus

Sabattus is home to this holiday home. Theatre at Monmouth and Androscoggin Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cobbossee Colony Golf Course and Prospect Hill Golf Course. Androscoggin Bank Colisee and Roy's Driving Range are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Wales, ME

What's nearby

  • Bates College - 17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • St. Mary's Regional Medical Center - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Sisters of Charity Health System - 17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Central Maine Medical Center - 19 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Central Maine Community College - 22 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 35 min drive
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fielders Choice Ice Cream - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Lantern Markets - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sedgley Place - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Grateful Grain Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside retreat in Central Maine pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lakeside retreat in Central Maine ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside retreat in Central Maine ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside retreat in Central Maine located?

Situated in Sabattus, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Martin Point and within 9 miles (15 km) of Sutherland Pond and Theatre at Monmouth. DFD Russell Medical Center and Bates College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 87 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome host and awesome location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn A.

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

Amazing hosts and a peaceful getaway

Paul & Kevin were so accommodating and Sailor Retreat was perfect. The home was clean, inviting and the perfect place for our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Graduation Weekend at Sailors Rest

We spent Bates Graduation weekend at Sailors Rest. Paul and Kevin were fabulous hosts and Sailors Rest was the perfect port in the bittersweet graduation storm. I do hope we’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Family Reunion

Our oldest child moved to Maine and this was our first chance to visit. This property was perfect for us because it was so close to him. We certainly didn't want to cram into his studio apartment! He appreciated the home cooked meals he got and we had fun just hanging out as a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great retreat!

This was a great place to spend the weekend. Spent the day out on the ice and came in to a shower that was very hot and had great pressure. The place was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped. Would love to stay here again at some point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan J.

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

Birthday in Wales

This was a great spot for our group to celebrate a friend's 30th birthday! We enjoyed the location and everything was comfortable. Lake sunsets were gorgeous 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen b.

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

Awesome house, awesome hosts

Great place to relax and be central to several locations. Please be aware that this is not meant for handicapped. Too high of a step into the house and Too steep and slippery to get down to the lake. Also, did not matter to us but not a lot of privacy due to the owners house only feet away, blocking most of the view of the lake. With that being said, the house had a view of the lake from one side of the deck which was awesome to sit at in the evenings. It was perfect for our relaxing get away. Very clean and stocked with supplies. Thankfully we did bring our own lobster pot because that was about the only thing they didnt have. The hosts are awesome, very friendly folks who are there if needed but kept their distance for guest privacy. While there we saw a fox and an eagle. Heard only one loon but no moose in the area. We give it 5 stars , great house and great hosts!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen S.

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

Wonderful home and hosts

Beautiful home and wonderful hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Sunset paradise

Well maintained didnt have to bring much everything was included.a very nice and relaxing time with my wife and close friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Peaceful stay

We enjoyed our stay in this peaceful location while visiting our son at Bates. The house was as described with everything you could possibly need; very clean and comfortable. We especially enjoyed walking down to the dock with our coffee in the morning and relaxing around the fire pit with our wine in the evening. Communications with the host were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Great winter getaway

My second awesome experience at Sailors Rest. Paul is a great host and will help you with whatever you need to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Great place to getaway, fish, and relax with the whole family !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Great weekend by the 'pond'

We very much enjoyed Sailor's Rest. It was perfect for our three generation family. Paul and Kevin were great hosts, very accommodating and checked in with me by text throughout the stay to make sure all our needs were met. I would recommend Sailor's Rest to anyone looking for a nice getaway by a lake! Thank you Paul and Kevin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

A lovely getaway!

We had a lovely time here over the weekend for a last minute getaway out of the city. The property was clean and the hosts were very considerate, and put out towels and the lake toys for us! The property is definitely steep, so be mindful if you have young kids or older family. Overall, an easy and beautiful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Amazing experience

Couldn’t ask for a better host. Very accommodating and helpful with any questions or concerns I had! 5 stars, we will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

Fun, relaxing stay. Enjoyed the beautiful sunsets over the lake and the lovely surrounding area on long walks with our dog. Place was clean with a nice kitchen were we often cooked meals. Good communication with host. Good internet allowed us to work remotely at times. Would highly recomend.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Woodland Escape.

We very much enjoyed our stay in Paul’s guesthouse. It was roomy and comfortable. Plenty of towels and kitchen equipment. The area is quiet and naturally beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

A quiet respite

We stayed a month in this lovely, quiet home where our hosts were very available by text but never interfered with our privacy. Our dog loved his 2-3 daily swims in the lake.The only real negative for us was we felt we couldn’t (& never did) swim ourselves or other thing to be alert to: the lake has lots of algae in it.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Sailors Rest

We had a peaceful stay at the guesthouse. The guesthouse is conducive to both a family get away or a ladies weekend away! Paul was also available to answer any questions. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

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

Beautiful Place to Stay

We came here with a large contingent, and even though the house has only two bedrooms, don't let that fool you. It is quite roomy, and we easily slept seven people in the house. The views from the upstairs bedroom windows and balcony are wonderful. The owners are in their own house on site, are there when you need them, but give you your privacy as well. Lovely place to stay. I would recommend it to others enthusiastically.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vamsi Avinash G.

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

Awesome Stay and cool Host

I can't explain the ease and how helpful the host was. We were traveling from a long distance for this. The host was helpful with late check in. The house was well maintained and clean everywhere. You get everything you need. The wifi is also fast. I wish they did provide some body wash and some extra stuff. No complaints at all. It was a memorable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Springfield Township

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

Great spot!

We really enjoyed this home which is close to Lewiston but in a secluded and peaceful place. The home is very clean, well stocked (although we did not cook), and private. Paul was very responsive and a great host! We would highly recommend booking here if available. Thank you Paul!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Sailors Rest weekend stay

House had plenty of room for four of us. Extra large bedroom space on second floor along with first floor bedroom. Very clean. Very quiet with dirt road off main road down to the house by the pond. Close enough to Portland, Freeport, and Lewiston to provide options for things tp do. Weather was on the rainy side during our weekend stay but still had an enjoyable relaxing weekend. Hosts Paul and Kevin made arrival and departue easy. Great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AG B.

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

Planning to return!

We had an unfortunate reason for our stay (loss of a family member), but we were very pleased with the large indoor space on this beautiful piece of land! The home comfortably slept 7 (5 adults, 2 children) and had everything we needed for our short stay. The serene outdoor area and dock provided a peaceful space by the water to clear our head after an emotional day, and catch some sun rays. One note of caution, if arriving after sunset, the road and driveway to the property are a bit difficult to locate in the dark. Even with that, we plan to return for a longer stay to enjoy the rest of the amenities and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Absolutely recommend

The host was a great communicator and the house was exactly as described. The location is terrific in that it has easy lake access, off a dirt road away from any traffic, yet easy to get to local hiking trails and stores. The house had everything we could have asked for to either remain connected to the outside world (good wireless) or disconnect from the outside world (multiple decks without chairs on each). The host did a great job communicating and answering any questions. We would absolutely recommend this as a place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Great get away in Maine

Our family of 3 and our 3 dogs spent some time at this lovely house in Wales while we visited a grandson in Lisbon Maine. Our host was very accommodating and the home was just what we needed. This immaculately kept home is spacious and there are 2 decks to sit out on to enjoy the view. Waking up in the huge master suite and opening the shades to look out upon the lake was a great way to start our day. Our dogs loved running around in the woods and getting down to the pier. Would love to go here in swimming weather as there are boats available and , of course, a swim in the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul j Martel

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A true Mainer here who loves to be able to give guests a guesthouse that is just like home yet out of the craziness of the city but close to many of Maine’s historic shopping such as LL Bean, amazing local restaurants and hikes and trails.

Why they chose this property

Amazing adjacent lakeside property that truly defines ‘life on the lake’ in the great state of Maine!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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