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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lyman, ME
  • Engine
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Funtown Splashtown USA
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

upstairs living/sleeping space.

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

Maine Cottage

Year-round Maine cottage on Barker's Pond Road. Adorable accommodations for 2 to 4 in a Maine lake setting. The cottage is in the perfect location close to everything but with a secluded feeling. Bring your paddle boards, fishing poles, and hiking boots. Excellent little cottage for Ice Fisher people! Great trails for ATVs, hiking, or biking. We provide 2 Old Town Kayaks with life jackets and paddles. The water is crystal clear and the fish are biting Summer and Winter! The water is crystal clear and perfect for swimming!

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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 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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
Park vehicles in driveway behind cottage.
No smoking in the cottage or outside on the property.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Alfred

Located in Alfred, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Biddeford City Theater and Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Orchard Beach and Waterboro Barrens Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Saco River Cigars and Marden's Surplus and Salvage. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lyman, ME

What's nearby

  • Engine - 25 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Funtown Splashtown USA - 28 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 30 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 30 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Palace Playland - 30 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterboro Market & Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Xota Brewing Company - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Town Line Family Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Goodwin's Mills General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waterboro House of Pizza - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maine Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maine Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maine Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maine Cottage located?

This family-friendly Alfred holiday home is located on a lake, 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Swan Pond, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kennebunk Pond and Saco River. Swan Pond and Federal Street Dog Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

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

Getaway

Lovely time at a lovely place. Even with the rain, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Loved this cottage for mine and my husband's anniversary

We loved everything about our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel G.

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

Jus What We Need It.

My husband and I and my daughter and her husband really enjoy the Maine cottage. Everything was perfect. We made two breakfast at it well equipped kitchen and enjoyed it right by the window looking out to the Pond.Thank very much Penelope and Pit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Wonderful stay!

Great place to stay. Cute and comfy in a nicely secluded spot. Hosts are very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

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

Breathtaking Getaway/ We didn’t want to leave

Penelope and Pete were the most welcoming and accomodating hosts. The property was so picturesque! Swimming, kayaking and fishing all in our backyard! It was so hard to leave, we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett H.

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

Well Worth It

Communication before, during and after was great. The location was within a short drive to many offerings. Swimming access was ideal and was very enjoyable. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a great base point in a central location with the option to have a great time at the location as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

Great Spot

Lovely spot on the water and a cozy set-up. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Deb and John H.

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

Beautiful view of the pond.

Cottage was very clean, organized and equipped. For older seniors and people with disabilities it might be helpful to mentioned that the main floor has the kitchen and bathroom and the main bedroom is down one flight and the living room is up one flight.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Scott B.

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

Convenient location in Southern Maine

Small but cozy with everything we needed for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

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

This was a wonderful place to stay!

We had great access to a beautiful deck and kayaking. It was in the middle of several places we wanted to visit. The owners are very nice people. We had a really good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

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

Peaceful Pond

The location and stay were amazingly relaxing and just far enough from the beaten path. Days spent relaxing by the pond were magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Emily K.

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

Quiet and Relaxing

Penny & Peter were lovely hosts. They live close by but only saw them occasionally. They were there to greet us and get us settled in. There's a lovely outdoor grill space with a brand new grill and your own private dock to chill on. They had everything we needed down to the olive oil! I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Maine vacation

The cabin was very nice. Beautiful view of the pond. Owners very accommodating, went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

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

Mini vacation

The house was the perfect spot for us. The host was very nice and we enjoyed our stay very much. It was nice to sit on the dock with a coffee in the morning or in the evening with a glass of wine. The home was very clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Q.

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

Friends getaway

We were looking for a low key friends weekend, a place to hang out by the fire and relax. Penny and Pete’s place was perfect! Clean and cozy, they provided all the amenities one would need (charcoal for grill, wood for fire, bottles of water, towels, etc) overall a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Patricia H.

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

Our Maine Adventure

My kids and I stayed at this little cottage on the pond. It was so peaceful and the manager was so very pleasant to talk with. We fished and the kids swam in the pond. We are definitely planning to come back in the winter because they are making a 4 season cottage ready. Everyone in the area was friendly! And the hen eggs were delicious! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher e.

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

Awesome

The property manager was super helpful!! Very great people!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Cute little house by the water!

I loved this place! It was adorable, perfect little getaway for 2. They had kayaks there for us to go around the pond. Crystal clear water. Nice, friendly people. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ali A.

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

Memorable stay at Penny’s and Pete’s

We had an amazing time at this charming cottage. The place was spectacularly clean and exactly as advertised. It is cozy and charmingly decorated, complete with all the amenities one could need for a weekend getaway (or even longer stays) and a beautiful lake-side deck and natural fire place. Penny and Pete were very gracious, responsive and accommodating hosts. We would definitely come back for another relaxing getaway weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gaia E.

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

Beautifully Secluded

This is a gorgeous small guest house great for a relaxing weekend or a place to crash after local hiking or other activities. The property owners were responsive and wonderful to work with. There is an outside hearth which you can use on request which is just GORGEOUS! The water has a bit of local flavor, so if you are picky bring a galleon of drinking water. Absolutely amazing stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

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

Excellent Vacation Rental

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! There was plenty of room for a family of four. Access to the lake was right at our back door. We enjoyed the dock and the kayaks. The owners are also very nice! Our daughter was sick on one of our days here and they offered to drive into town for us to get her medicine if needed. We lost one day of sightseeing because of her sick day, but we were able to keep ourselves and our other child entertained on the lake. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

The Extra Mile

If you want an extremely relaxing place, drive the extra mile into the woods to a great cabin on a beautiful pond. We were out to dinner our second night when a storm hit. On our way back to the cabin, a tree had fallen across the only entrance to the property and was impassible by car. The host was extremely quick to respond and brought us in via ATV trails on a side-by-side. Talk about service! If you want to get away from it all, stay with hosts that will go that extra mile to ensure you have everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Excellent and surprisingly beautiful

We arrived after dark and when we arrived we were greeted by twinkling lights and dancing torches. The whole pond was sprinkled with similar decor. We squeezed in a morning kayak and mile long walks. So beautiful and happy. Hosts were gregarious and all the towns were twenty minutes away that offered fine dining and shopping. Purchased lots of Lilly Pulitzer, antiques and stopped for ice cream too. A perfect holiday weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Perfectly Quaint Get-Away

Loved this cabin in the woods of Maine, off the beaten path, on a beautiful, quiet, clear pond. Our hosts were nearby and gracious, but never bothersome. Our accommodations were perfect for two of us. Cozy, clean, unique, private, relaxing. We were allowed use of kayaks and thoroughly enjoyed our strolls around the pond in them. There were comfortable chairs on a deck right at the water's edge so we could watch nature come alive every morning and evening. A resident loon, a bald eagle, jumping fish, squirrels, chipmunks, bumble bee, and a neighborhood lab dog that loved to swim in the pond. We would highly recommend this venue!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily O.

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

Perfect Getaway

We loved being here, it was quiet and the perfect weekend away for us to celebrate my husbands birthday. We brought food to cook breakfast and lunch at the cabin, and were able to cook just fine with the kitchen amenities provided. We easily traveled to Portland and neighboring cities for dinner after a day of fishing, kayaking and relaxing. It is good to note as another review stated that the cabin is right next door to the owners and other cabins on the pond, super easy check in and friendly hosts. If you’re looking for total isolation this might not be the spot! The cabin is also a split level style, you walk into the main level with kitchen and bath, upstairs is a second bedroom and living space and downstairs is the main bedroom which was helpful during the summer since it stayed nice and cool without air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Your host

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Pete and I are so fortunate to own this cottage next to Barker's Pond. We have lovingly prepared it for our guests to enjoy a cute cottage to call home-base while enjoying the best that Southern Maine has to offer.

Why they chose this property

This cottage is set back just steps from its own water front deck nestled in a picturesque cove. beautiful water views during the day and breathtaking starry nights make this cottage perfect for 2 to 4 people to enjoy all that Southern Maine has to offer. The cottage is a stand alone building that shares a half acre of water front access with the owners. While we are easily accessible, you will rarely see us.

What makes this property unique

2 kayaks are provided along with life jackets and paddles. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine on your own waterside deck. Fire pit and picnic area are also available to enjoy.

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