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Lakefront Cottage

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A red wooden cabin with large windows, surrounded by dense greenery and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A green chair by a lakeside with trees and rocks in the foreground.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and hanging pots.
A covered outdoor seating area with metal tables and chairs, a wicker basket, and a view of a forest and water.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a red patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hartland, ME
  • Place, Great Moose Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colby College
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterville Opera House
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

First floor Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Second Floor East Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor West Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Common area 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage


Come enjoy the quiet shores of Great Moose Lake. This is a waterfront cottage located on Northeast Cove. Enjoy all the beauty of the lake from a beautiful screened in porch or walk down the path to sit at the water's edge. Enjoy the call and sights of the Common Loon and a plethora of other wildlife. Three bedrooms with one full bathroom, sleeps up to six guests. Dock available to tie up your boat. Enjoy walking down to the lake to take a swim, or go boating, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. There is a canoe and two fishing kayaks available for your use as well as fishing rods. We also have life jackets available in several different sizes. Day drives to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Portland, and Moosehead Lake.
Please be aware you will be responsible for bringing your own bed sheets, bath towels, and kitchen towels. There are pillows and a blanket for each bed for guest use.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please make sure all trash is collected, sealed in garbage bags, and placed in the trash cans with lid securely fastened. Thanks!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Bed sheets, blankets and bath and kitchen towels not included. You will need to bring your own.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1996323vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Hartland

Located in Hartland, this cottage is on the waterfront. JW Parks Golf Course and Eaton Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Moose Lake and Lake Wassookeag. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.
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Hartland, ME

What's nearby

  • Great Moose Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kennebec River - 46 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Colby College - 54 min drive - 73.1 km
  • Hermon Mountain - 57 min drive - 69.6 km
  • Waterville Opera House - 57 min drive - 75.2 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mammies Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Bakery And Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Side Of The Road Part 1000000000000 - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Goat Kabob House - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪T N A Coffee Shop - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Great Moose Lake and within 16 miles (25 km) of JW Parks Golf Course and Lake Wassookeag. Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital and Sebasticook Lake are also within 20 miles (32 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 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing! The lake is beautiful and fun to explore with the kayaks. Lots of outdoor hiking areas and places to visit within a reasonable drive. Although it’s such a beautiful spot with everything you need you could just stay at the cottage too! Couple great local breakfast spots nearby. Host was very easy to communicate with and check in and check out both were a breeze. Sitting by the fire at night or down at the dock listening to the loons is so peaceful. We would definitely go again! Thank you so much Patricia for sharing such a special place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant place to stay for a quiet weekend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We loved our week in this cozy cottage right on the lake. Lots of space inside and the screened in porch was a wonderful place to relax with the beautiful view. Kitchen well supplied with cookware and utensils. Enjoyed kayaking on the calm waters of the lake and watching the loons. Beds were comfy. Definitely a Fairy Tale like property with the path to the lake. If you need "attractions" while on vacation, don't stay here. You're in the middle of nowhere. If you love nature and aee content to just relax and enjoy nature, this is your kind of place. Patricia was quick to respond and pleasure to communicate with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Beth, Thank you for writing a wonderful review. So glad you and your family enjoyed being at the lake! We hope you will return again in the future. Sincerely, Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of four, including our kids ages 12 and 9, stayed at the cottage for nine nights in August 2026 and enjoyed every moment of it.The cottage is located right on the lake with private access to the water just a few steps down the path from the porch. It sits on a quieter part of the lake with calmer waters, making kayaking and canoeing highly enjoyable. We had fun swimming, fishing, stargazing, and simply enjoying the beauty of nature by the lake. The night sky in Maine is truly breathtaking. In the mornings, the shimmering light from the rising sun reflects off the lake and fills the living area and kitchen.The house was clean and the kitchen was well-equipped with a KitchenAid mixer, pots of every size, all kinds of kitchen utensils, and some basic herbs and spices. The property uses a well for drinking water, and we drank from the tap with no issues. We ate all our meals on the screened porch, which we appreciated immensely.The hosts have a great collection of DVDs and VHS tapes, featuring mostly '90s classics and many options for kids. It was hilarious watching our kids figure out how to operate the VHS player.If you plan on cooking your own meals and just enjoying nature, this is the perfect place for you. However, if you want to eat out and do touristy things, this might not be the location for you.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
Thank you for a wonderful review. It is truly a tranquil place to stay, and so glad your family had a relaxing vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great hideway

Our stay was great, as it always has been!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, quiet, tranquil stay in the cabin. We loved the early morning light on the screened porch. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of seating inside, outside, and on the porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review Melissa. Hope you will return next summer! Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Very cozy place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool Place

Great Location, Clean Cabin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
Thanks for writing a review Jeff. Glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope you can come back next year. Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun little camp

Nice relaxing week on the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our week at the cottage was peaceful and fun. All info on the website matched the reality, the entire process was smooth and easy. Patricia was very attentive, responded to any questions quickly. The cottage had all the amenities you could hope for and we especially enjoyed the screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
Hi Peggy, Thank you for the wonderful review! We appreciate it. Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely peace and quiet on the lake

We were looking for a quiet location on some water and we found it. The house has everything you need and the location with the forest and the lake was just what we had in mind. Host was very responsive and all was prepared very nicely. Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2020
Hi Candi, Thanks for a great review! Hope you be back again. Sincerely, Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply beautiful

It was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Great place to stay with rustic charm. Very well stocked for daily life (except linens/towels and no laundry) including cooking utensils, mud room, movies, and lake accessories.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing week

We had a wonderful relaxing week at “Good Grief”. The property had everything we need and was very clean. The house is right on a beautiful lake, great for kayaking or sitting on a tube.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2022
Hi Tim, We’re glad you enjoyed our family lake house. Thank you for the wonderful review! We hope you will come back again. Best Regards, Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Escape from busy life

It is a escape from a busy life and amazing lake view. Me and my family was looking something like this and this property was just what we needed. Had very good refreshing days and reanazise for go back to work.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2020
Thank you so much for the nice review Jamil. We’re glad you enjoyed our family lake house. Best Regards, Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family get away

Such a great cabin on a beautiful quiet, clean lake. We had such a wonderful time. The kids/teens were swimming and fishing and kayaking/canoeing the entire week. Nice to have good WiFi when we needed it. Cabin was perfect and clean and well stocked. Property was quiet and Lake was clean and deep and perfect too. This was just what our family needed … We hope to plan another trip to this s cabin next year : )
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Michele, So glad you and your family enjoyed your time at the lake. Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We hope you will be able to return again in the future. Best Regards, Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Life

Wonderful family time was had at this little oasis on the lake! Lots of laughter, games, and visiting on the spacious screened-in porch. The loons provide lovely evening serenades. Thank you, hope to see you again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2023
Hi Ellen and Bryan, So glad you enjoyed your time at our place! Thanks for the wonderful review and hope you are able to come for a stay next summer. Sincerely, Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quintessential Maine

I have such fond memories of staying "at camp" as a boy, and this cabin checked all those boxes. (except this cabin DOES have indoor plumbing) Check in was seamless, and Patricia responded to any questions immediately. Upon arrival we were greeted by a pair of loons swimming by the property! This IS camp living, so a little rustic. but everything we needed was there for us, and everything was comfortable and welcoming. I highly recommend this place, and Patricia.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
Thank you for wonderful review Vance! Sincerely, Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside Paradise

We loved this house by the lake. We heard loons almost every night and some mornings. The house is just as described. The screened in porch was lovely and my husband enjoyed fishing off the dock. The lake is deep. I couldn’t stand at the end of the dock. Great swimming and boating. Only negative is the lack of activities nearby. Fine for us but my teenage girls would have enjoyed a couple of outings. A+
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2023
Hi Christine, We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the nice review. Sincerely, Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homey Cabin

The cabin was cozy and well appointed with lots of cook-ware, including quality cast iron pans and the like, which we appreciated since we like to cook while on vacation. Nice walk to the lake which had surprisingly little boat traffic. Long dirt road to the cabin provided a good place to walk or jog in the morning. Great screened in porch with a porch swing and places to eat. We liked the instant hot water heater so we didn't need to wait to take showers back-to-back. Boats provided were awesome. Overall lived-in and homey old school cabin which we like. The neighbors houses are close enough to see and hear. Patricia was responsive and helpful. Check out Bryant's Brewing across the lake for coffee and beer and an egg sandwich (food only on weekend) on the weekend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Hi Deborah, My mistake. I apologize. Thank you! Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at a nice clean camp in the most beautiful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Great spot for a lakeside retreat -- quiet, clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place!

Beautiful, quiet place on Great Moose Lake, a paradise. A family home with a long history; you really feel like you are a guest in someone’s home, and that that home is warm and welcoming. No issues at all with Wi-Fi or streaming platforms. Wonderful collection of vintage VHS tapes. Barely any extraneous noise at all. I recommend it without equivocation as a vacation place and retreat. Will definitely come back! Just one thing: GPS is wrong at one point. When you make a left on Pond Rd., it briefly turns into Chickadee and the numbers change. Keep going! It turns BACK into Pond Rd., and you will find the place if you go a bit further.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful sunrises on the lake!

Our family had a relaxing week stay at "Good Grief" We had decent fishing from the dock and the kayaks. We also took the kayaks out past the point in the evening and saw an amazing sunset. The one minor issue was I left messages for Patricia after the trash was not taken on the day it was supposed to be and did not get a response. I was surprised by this because she did call and check on us the first day we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

We just loved this property. Very clean and had everything you would need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

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