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Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage

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rustic Victorian cottage
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Dining
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Phillips Lake
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue

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Dedham, ME

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Front bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

The back bedroom.

1 Double Bed

The Tower Room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage

Unique Rustic Lakefront cottage. This is a one of a kind classic Maine camp built by a Bangor Maine Civil War Veteran in 1885. Three bedrooms upstairs. Large living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen and bathroom downstairs. Two canoes and dock for your use. Crystal clear lake for swimming. Fully equipped kitchen. Wrap around porch with rocking chairs. Perfect retreat from civilization. This is a rustic cottage. There's no wifi, no washer/dryer, no dishwasher, no central heat or TV. Half hour to Acadia National Park and downeast Maine area. Summer rental only because of no central heat. June, July, August and September only. This is a classic rustic Maine lakefront summer cottage. Be aware that the stairs are rather steep to the bedrooms. May not be suitable for less able people.
You will love the turret tower bedroom. This cottage has a dock shared with our cottage next door.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You must replace anything broken. If you use the fireplace keep fires VERY small and screen in place.
Do not rearrange furniture or take any furniture outside.
Absolutely no camp parties.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 00777501
Property # 1562175vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dedham

Located in Holden, this cottage is on the waterfront. Paul Bunyan Statue and Bangor Opera House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Maine Discovery Museum and Bangor Municipal Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cross Insurance Center or Mansfield Sports Complex. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Dedham, ME

Getting around

  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
  • Dunkin'
  • The Lucerne Inn
  • ‪Jones Lobster Co - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Phillips Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Green Lake and Telephone Museum. Branch Lake and Beech Hill Pond are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on the water. Or really just above the water on a rock ledge with a short path to the dock. We rented this and Kay's Cottage right next door. Scott was fantastic in all our communications, same as last July.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week on this beautiful lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tom l.

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

Great Place.

We really enjoyed our stay. Great one of a kind place. Scott the owner was great with everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Always a treasure

This was our second stay at this wonderful, old cottage. We really enjoyed ourselves on the property, swimming, canoeing, and just plain resting. Scott our host was great and quick to respond to questions. We are looking forward to returning to this little paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geneva D.

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

Incredible stay

We can't say enough how much we enjoyed our stay at Scott's cottage. It's lovely, the lake is beautiful and peaceful. There is enough around that you can get any place you want to go (meals, hikes, drinks, bookstore, etc) without too much trouble, but there's a canoe, crystal clear swimming water, books, and more at the cabin... so you don't really even need to bother going anywhere. 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2022
Thank you for your kind review Geneva.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marissa M.

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

Great time on Phillip's Lake

It was a true pleasure staying in this ca. 1886 lake cabin for a week. We spent our mornings on the porch and our afternoons on the dock. Everything we needed was provided. The hosts are responsive. Also, an excellent neighborhood food market and seafood dealer are a short drive away. It's not hard to feel at home at this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuli

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

Great experience!

We chose to stay here for my birthday and to visit Acadia National Park. The cottage's cozy and beautiful (a truly architectural jewel). We wanted to find a peaceful and traditional way to relax and we found it here. The surroundings are stunning (truly loved/ enjoyed the sunrise with the lake's view, great get away from the city and to be able to see the stars at night). The owner is welcoming and attentive. Glad for the vacation time spent here. Truly grateful for this experience! Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We wish we were still there

We just adored the place. Built in 1885, this beautiful cottage is full of tasteful vignettes dating from far ago. The kitchen has all the required amenities. The view couldn't be more gorgeous. The deck afforded us to watch the stars at night and stare at the lake for hours on end. It was an incredibly relaxing vacation and we hope to return soon. Scott was great whenever we needed him and paid us a short visit during our stay to make sure all was all right. It was indeed!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

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

More interesting than expected

The camp is the oldest on Phillips Lake. The deed is on the wall showing the land purchased in 1882 from Mr. Phillips himself. The buyer was a Civil War veteran and the camp is in the same family today. The site has a great view and is across the cove from The Lucerne Beach Club and next to the CP Camp, Camp Capella. They were quiet at the camp and the beach club was busy but not annoying. The lake is clean, quiet and halfway between Bangor and Ellsworth. The stairs to the bedroom are steep and my wife was not comfortable using them so since we lived about 15 minutes away, we went home to sleep (We are both in our 70' and 80's. The stairs are not that bad in my opinion, but with a perfect night's sleep minutes away, we made the short trip. It was a last minute rental for us and we had things to do in Bangor anyway so that made the trip in sensible. But it is a beautiful spot. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Relaxing in Rustic Charm

We absolutely loved staying in the cottage. The family history on display was very interesting. Having no tv or Wi-Fi made for a more relaxing time. Sitting on the porch was the best! Great spot and great host. Provided everything we needed for a fantastic vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Wonderful quiet and rustic home

We loved it here. The house sits right on the lake and is accessible to swimming and canoeing. The property owner is very attentive. Acadia is a about 50 minute drive and Bangor is about 30 minutes away. We would stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2021
Thank you James. We live on the same lake all summer and love it here. The area has many attractions for vacationing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

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

Wonderful Historic Cabin

This cabin has charm to spare, and many of the original features are still present, but updates have been made in the most important places. It was a great fit for us (four adults), and there was room for at least one other couple. Phillips Lake is so clean that the water in the kitchen and bathroom is from the lake. Bottled water for drinking and cooking water was also provided. The waterfront and dock are wonderful, as are the views from the house. Access is convenient. We really appreciated the full-sized refrigerator, and plentiful dishes, silverware, cookware, and accessories. It was a pleasant surprise when preparing meals to have an actual sharp knife to work with. Many of the windows are brand new and open and close effortlessly to let in the breeze. Some things you should know about the cabin: the stairs to the bedrooms are steep and would not be suitable for less agile people, especially when heading downstairs to the bathroom in the night. The walls and floors are thin, so sound travels between rooms and floors. The property is quiet enough that you can hear some road noise from the highway across the lake most of the time from outside or through open windows. Scott was easy to reach and a great communicator. He met us at the cabin to show us around and answer any questions. You can expect to see and hear loons, and there are even bald eagles nesting on the lake. The public boat launch is near the cabin, but boat traffic was not excessive, and there are as many sailboats, canoes, and kayaks as there are motorboats. There are great places to hike and paddle in the area, but you could easily spend all of your time at this wonderful place. We would definitely consider staying here again, and would recommend this place to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Scott Ramsay

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Why they chose this property

This cottage was built by a Bangor Maine Civil War veteran in 1885.

What makes this property unique

Relax and get away from the world. Drive thirty minutes to Acadia National Park.

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English
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