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The Cabin Skowhegan

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and fireplace

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 765.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Skowhegan, ME
  • Place, Eaton Mountain
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Skowhegan State Fairgrounds
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Colby College
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

+2
4 Single Beds, 1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cabin Skowhegan

This is a lovely, cozy and comfortable log cabin includes high speed fiber optic WiFi and the main floor has living area, kitchen and dining area, as well as 1 queen bed, a daybed and trundler bed. Loft contains 2 twin beds. There is also a couch that could be used as a bed, full bathroom. Has no kitchen sink but has a kitchen area with microwave, air fryer/convection oven, fridge/freezer, toaster and coffee maker, iron and ironing board. Also has TV, Blu-ray player, a large selection of DVD's, gas BBQ, as well as a picnic table, with benches and an out door fire pit and chairs.
The space
Lovely log cabin in a rural setting, on same property as main house, though completely separated. One large room with split loft, modern 3 piece bathroom, with large walk-in shower, gooseneck faucet (perfect for refilling water bottles and a high toilet. Both the water heater and furnace are new.
Guest access to the entire log cabin, as well as the yard surrounding it and a parking area. Bedding is supplied, but please bring your own towels, unless requested by guest. Dish soap, dish towels and sponge as well as hand soap are supplied, as is toilet paper, but don't forget the toiletries, food & beverages including coffee, tea etc.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Events: 11AM/9PM only guests can stay after.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Ask host for approval at time of booking.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
All cigarette remnants are required in the ash bin

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
There is no need to do anything with the bedding, just please do not make any beds, which have been used.
Wash all used dishes and utensils please.
Between October and April please do not turn off the heat.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Absolutely no crypto mining on the premises.
There's to be no electric vehicle charging on the premises.
All overnight guests are required to check in with the host, prior to the nights stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Events: 11AM/9PM only guests can stay after.
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

About the area

Skowhegan

Located in Skowhegan, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Redington Museum and Fort Halifax are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Skowhegan State Fairgrounds and First Congregational Church.
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Skowhegan, ME

What's nearby

  • Eaton Mountain - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Margaret Chase Smith Library - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Skowhegan State Fairgrounds - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Community Spay and Neutor Mobile Clinic - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Colby College - 33 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cabin Skowhegan pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Cabin Skowhegan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cabin Skowhegan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cabin Skowhegan located?

Located in the heart of Skowhegan, this cabin is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kennebec River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Eaton Mountain and Margaret Chase Smith Library. Skowhegan State Fairgrounds and Inland Hospital 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 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and relaxing - just what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place in a wonderful scenic location! The cabin vibe was really quiet and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet, beautiful, and relaxing stay. I’ll book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Such a lovely property and the host was very kind and professional
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked everything about this cabin and the large yard to walk my dog .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Visit with an old friend

Cottage was great for our quick visit. Was nice to sit on the porch at night and have a view of the stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cute! Had a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole P.

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

Quick stop

Only spent a short amount of time here, cute stop over!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia R.

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

Cute cabin

We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raven R.

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

1 Week in the cabin

Cabin was beautiful and simple. Sitting in the rocking chair and looking at the stars at night were the best parts. It was needed to destress and get away from the busy city life. Nice and quiet area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krissy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner very nice. He right next door if you need anything. Quite area. Loved the cabin very cozy!! I cant wait to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jalen T.

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

Maine trip with day one friends

Nothing short of great! Place was well kept, plenty of amenities and Larry was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

jim o.

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

Showkogan

Nice quiet comfortable spot. A little dusty, due the age of the cabin but to be expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

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

Lovingly Appointed Cabin

In an age of "Live Laugh Love" vacation rentals -- every property a generic flip, done up in neutral tones and mass-manufactured message art -- it was so refreshing to enter the Cabin Skowhegan, where everything seemed like a real live person had put it there. The photos of local sites, sometimes captioned. The worn-in but sturdy and inviting furniture, arranged for comfort. The quirky mug collection, clearly someone's pride and joy, hanging around the dining area. Supplies and provisions exactly where you need them. This cabin is no frills but so lovingly appointed. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stop over stay

Was a quick stop over on the way to our final destination. Larry was freindly and very responsive although we didnt get to meet him. We were 4 single friends and the cabin was smaller than it appeared in the pictures. The loft was tiny although my 6 foot 4 friend said he slept great. Read the details of amenities. I didnt look closely enough and missed that there are no towels or kitchen sink. Skowhegan has a great Thai restaurant, bakery and bar with an outdoor patio. People were super friendly and we enjoyed our evening in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
When we turned back the sheets on the mattress at 1030pm there were multiple bugs scurrying to get away. We immediately packed up and left and rented a hotel room about 30 min away. I reported this to the owner the next day, but he did not seem to want to hear. If you do decide to stay at this location there are two additional things you should consider 1) Read the fine print, we had to go to the Walmart in town to buy towels and wash cloths (I never saw in the listing that they were not available) 2) The cabin look like it is in a remote setting in the pictures, but it is actually in the side yard, next door to the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Larry was a very responsive and kind, personable host. We appreciated his timely and detailed communications, and his flexibility with our reservation. The cabin was warm and cozy and perfectly located for our needs. We also appreciated how dog-friendly both the property and host were. A great experience overall, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Garrett R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy. Single room. Welcoming for our dog. Very conscientious host. Convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyssa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This being my first time using the booking app VRBO, I complicated my booking. The cabin owners were amazing and super patient with me and made up for my frustrations with the app. I booked the cabin for a couple weeks for a working vacation from Texas.The peaceful, serene cozy cabin environment was everything I needed to meet my overnight work needs and my off time sleep needs. Sleeping during the day was a worry until I arrived and fell in love with the cabin shades and slept great. The internet speeds and connections were better then what I have at home. Being from the area until 2022, the cabin provided the possibility of entertaining my coffee friends for catching up in my off time. I intend on revisiting the cabin on later trips to the area!! My only complaints have zero to do with the cabin, it’s a rustic cabin in Maine. I expect to see spiders when cooler weather arrives. They just wanna be warm too but I must admit a couple are no longer living in the cabin! The cabin greeter Kiwi was amazing to meet when my Grayson was napping but respected our privacy otherwise. I highly recommend Larry n Lisa’s cabin of coziness!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel C.

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

Lovely Stay

We enjoyed our stay at "The Cabin." The host was very approachable, and responded quickly to any needs we had, which were few. Such a quiet and peaceful place, with lovely views.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

Maine

I stayed at the cabin while attending a National retriever event. It was perfect for me and my dogs.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

10 Mile tag sale

We rented this beautiful property and was able to go tag sailing be very comfortable in this big Lodge or at least it felt like a big Lodge it was a very wonderful time absolutely great post good time would recommend to anybody looking for a fun or even some peace and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Maine Log Cabin

The property was just as explained in the description. The host is very friendly and inquired on any needs we may have had when we arrived. The beds were comfortable and the property was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BILLY M.

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

Winderful

This is a wonderful, cozy little cabin that is remote enough to be private and peaceful, but close enough to town to be convenient as well. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Larry Goldsmith

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I am originally from northern New Jersey, though I did live in New Zealand for over five years, but have resided in Skowhegan Maine for now thirty three years now. In the twelve plus years I have opened my cabin to the public, there have been over a thousand visitors and hundreds of wonderfully positive reviews, from guest from all around the world.

Why they chose this property

I have always felt lucky to live where I do, not only because of the wildlife which abounds, or the countryside view from the backyard, but to have all this, but at the same time be only a few short minutes from town is truly having the best of both possible worlds.

What makes this property unique

This is a sprawling property, in a very quiet neighborhood, where children and dogs can play, parents and relax and have their own space, whether its sitting on one of the rocking chairs on the porch, enjoying a nice hot cup of coffee on the couch, while using the high speed fiber optic network, or sitting by a campfire, beneath a star filled sky at night.

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