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Norcross Cottage, quiet lakeside cottage in Maine moose country

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Exterior
The back yard
The living room
Room
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Indian Purchase Township, ME
  • Mount Katahdin
  • Millinocket Memorial Library
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • South Twin Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Millinocket, ME (MLT-Millinocket Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Norcross Cottage, quiet lakeside cottage in Maine moose country

This charming historic cottage is attached to our home and is our year round guest house. It sits in a quiet cove with access to the 5 larger lakes around it. It is 5 miles to the town of Millinocket and is easy to get to. It's a wonderful place for water activities or just relaxing by the water. It's also a great jumping off point for the Katahdin region including Baxter State Park. We have a paddle boat,two canoes, and three kayaks available. Bird watch, leaf peep, moose watch, white water raft, hike, kayak, swim, fish, x-country ski ,snow shoe, ATV, snowmobile or just relax and enjoy the view. We are close to a network of trails. Just leave the house and hit the trails.

Property manager

Faye Rosselle or Don Pudney
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Millinocket

Located in Millinocket, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Twin Lake and Pleasant River, while North Light Gallery and Moose Prints Gallery and Gifts are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Indian Purchase Township, ME

What's nearby

  • Millinocket Memorial Library - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • South Twin Lake - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Hillcrest Golf Club - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Baxter State Park - 43 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Schoodic Lake - 47 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Millinocket, ME (MLT-Millinocket Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Appalachian Trail Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ox Saloon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Terrace - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Norcross Cottage, quiet lakeside cottage in Maine moose country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Norcross Cottage, quiet lakeside cottage in Maine moose country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Norcross Cottage, quiet lakeside cottage in Maine moose country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Norcross Cottage, quiet lakeside cottage in Maine moose country located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of South Twin Lake, North Light Gallery, and Moose Prints Gallery and Gifts. Hillcrest Golf Club and Northern Timber Cruisers Antique Snowmobile Museum are also within 9 miles (15 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 130 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elena K.

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

Lovely camp

Very comfortable beds, incredibly hospitable hosts, great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kayaking was a highlight Peaceful, pretty settingComfortable bedsHosts are fun to talk to, responsive and kind
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
I was a bit surprised by the duplex style accommodations, but it turned out well. Our hosts were friendly and gave us our privacy throughout our stay. I wouldn't think twice about staying with them again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Faye and Don are the best!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

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

MAINE VACA

The property was clean, with direct access to a lake. Hosts were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

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

Great visit

We enjoyed our stay very much—beautiful scenery and the cottage was delightful. Our host was so helpful with suggestions for touring, and we were very comfortable. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andriy B.

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

Great spot

Beautiful location and nice house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique U.

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

Beautiful Lakeside Cottage

We had such a lovely time in this beautiful place :) The hosts are incredibly kind and cannot recommend more!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

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

Excellent property! Fun location near Millinocket.

Nice quiet place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollye S.

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

Lovely spot with all the comforts

We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning another time to explore the area even more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dabney M.

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

Race weekend perfection !

This is the 2nd time we stayed with Donny and Faye and we love them and their place! So nice and hospitable, clean and cozy, plenty of room and amenities. Timely cleaning of snow and walkway and the house was nice and warm and welcoming. Would absolutely stay here again !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Excellent stay - feels like visiting family (in the best way possible!)

Donny and Faye were lovely - their property was very comfortable, and they clearly go above and beyond to make it a good experience. We loved staying on the water, and they even took us out on their boat for a tour of the surrounding lakes. We really enjoyed our time there (especially our kids), and we would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Cozy Cottage On The Lake

This property was perfect for our visit to Maine. It’s close to the town of Millinocket and Baxter State Park. It’s right on the lake with access to canoes and kayaks. The hosts were wonderful and very helpful. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Great Getaway

We traveled north to explore Baxter State Park. Norcross Cottage has shoreline property which was perfect for an early morning paddle and relaxing evening viewing with a glass of wine while being serenaded by loon calls. It was a great place to wrap up the day after strenuous hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christi l.

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

Beauty on Elbow Lake

This is a beautiful home in a beautiful setting, and the host made our stay more enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Friendly hosts

Exactly as advertised. Clean property. On a lake and access to canoes and kayaks was wonderful. Very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

angus s.

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

Simply wonderful Knowledgeable and generous hosts

Remarkable Couple treated us like family thank you both again for share your property with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

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

Beautiful stay in Maine

We absolutely loved our stay at the Norcross cottage - it was such a charming, clean, and spacious place, surrounded by so much beautiful nature. Don was a wonderful host and we really enjoyed our time with him, as well. We would love to return someday and we highly recommend staying here! Thank you for everything, Don & Faye!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yael H.

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

Great family stay

This cute cottage had everything we needed for a family vacation. Faye and Don are great hosts and the lovely faces of Maine. Good location by a lake and easy access to Baxter state park. Many thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

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

peaceful historic cottage

interesting cottage built in 1905; hosts are very welcoming; lake is really pretty, but the mosquitos were epic when we were there; bed linens could use updating; we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

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

AMAZING!

Thank you so much so clean so friendly so fun so therapeutic so kind!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Quaint farmhouse right on a lake near Mt. Katahdin

We've stayed in a few lakeside cottages, but this one was different: a Victorian farmhouse full of antiques! Very comfortable, right on a lake, and about as close as you can get to Mt. Katahdin and the rest of Baxter State Park. The hosts Don and Faye are above and beyond.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

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

Beautiful Lake

This property is on a stunningly beautiful lake. Check-in was easy and we appreciated learning about the history of the house. The kitchen was well stocked and comfortable. We spent time kayaking the lake. This was a quiet and comfortable location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sean r.

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

Norcross Cottage

A wonderful Maine experience. The cottage is as rich in history as the surrounding land is in natural beauty. Don and Faye are exceptional, and I will return as soon as I can.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol A., Columbus, OH

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

What a hidden diamond!

First time visit to Maine. Norcross cottage was a hidden gem. Behind the trees
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Faye Rosselle or Don Pudney

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests