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Charming lakefront cottage with a dock, WiFi, & washer/dryer - dogs welcome

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 792.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Windham, ME
  • Place, University of New England
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Thompson's Point
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming lakefront cottage with a dock, WiFi, & washer/dryer - dogs welcome

Highland Playhouse

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If you're looking for a peaceful, lakefront getaway where you can choose to either relax at home with your feet up or head out in a boat or kayak for exciting days on the water, tick off both boxes here at this absolutely charming, two-story lake house!

Step inside and discover a number of classic features combined with plenty of modern touches. Stock up your fridge and prepare your favorite recipes in the well-equipped, eat-in kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, and then dine indoors at the kitchen table, in the formal dining area, or outside on your furnished deck. This home also includes a furnished sunroom, a cozy main living area with a TV for streaming your favorite channels, and a small room with a view off the primary bedroom upstairs - a wonderful spot for morning coffee or lazy afternoons with a good book and a mug of tea. Outside, cast a line from the dock or paddle off in one of the provided watercraft , You'll also find a gas grill for summertime barbecues and a lakeside firepit.

THINGS TO KNOW
Full kitchen (no dishwasher).
Streaming TV services require guest accounts to access.
Two paddle boards and three kayaks are available for guest use, though guests are required to sign a waiver to use them.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: Outward facing Ring cameras around the home. These are not for guests use but will be up at the home.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Windham

Located in Windham, this cabin is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Maine Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sebago Lake and Thompson's Point. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fitzpatrick Stadium or Hadlock Field. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Windham, ME

What's nearby

  • University of New England - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 23 min drive - 22.5 km
  • State Theatre - 23 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 24 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Thompson's Point - 24 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 36 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Red City Ale House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bru Thru Coffee Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Smoked Windham - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stockhouse Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming lakefront cottage with a dock, WiFi, & washer/dryer - dogs welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming lakefront cottage with a dock, WiFi, & washer/dryer - dogs welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming lakefront cottage with a dock, WiFi, & washer/dryer - dogs welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming lakefront cottage with a dock, WiFi, & washer/dryer - dogs welcome located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mercy Primary Care, MAGAN Trailhead and Sebago Lake Basin. Sebago Lake and Seacoast Adventure are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting on the water and a quaint little cottage with everything we needed. It was a little rustic but very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

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

May family trip with dogs

My family, including dogs, stayed for 4 nights. The weather was cold and windy but the house was warm and comfortable. Loved sitting in the sunroom, the kitchen was well stocked, entertainment (TV and games) plentiful, claw tub very cool. Convenient to Portland and LLBean. Great hiking trails in Windham. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Highland Lake

Wonderful. Very comfortable. Everything we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Peaceful Lake Front Home

View and location was good for us.

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Awesome Vacation House

We would absolutely book this house again. Super peaceful location. Loons in the morning were a stellar start to each day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kail P.

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

Great Stay

We loved the lake cabin. Property was clean and well taken care of. My daughter loved the upstairs sitting room overlooking the lake. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Luke O.

Cozy Autumn Stay

We had a wonderful stay by the lake’s edge. Spectacular sunrises, falling leaves and sparkling blue waters made for a perfect stay.
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4/10 Poor

Kenny J.

lake house

location Highland Lake
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

April Z.

Beautifl

Pros Gorgeous house Spacious Beautiful location Great service from Madison Cons The county living drain smell (per my mother, didn't bother me)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip G.

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

Power Outage

Power outage at 8:30 AM the morning we were departed. This included no electricity or running water. Wondering if this is a common occurrence?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance E.

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

Sweet and Cozy

This is a cute cottage on a sweet little lake. Very clean with the exception of the stovetop. Pretty warm inside though there are many fans and a free standing AC on the porch which if you raise the windows in the living room will eventually cool things off. Our beds were quite comfortable. The view is lovely as is the sunrise. We did not use the boats, paddleboards or Kayaks but for someone outdoorsy staying longer this would be a plus. Tough dirt road and very dark at night. Can be difficult to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Julia G.

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

Great Lakefront Stay

The house offered great access to the lake with the dock and the ladder was helpful in getting in/out of our tubes. The house was as described and we enjoyed time on the lake, grilling on the deck, and convenient access to Portland. We couldn’t figure out where the paddles for the kayaks were but we brought our own tubes and used those instead. The lake was so quiet and peaceful. The house was clean and with the all of the windows open and fans on we were able to cool the house down to a comfortable temperature for sleeping. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

So much charm!

Lovely lake house with a truly beautiful view! Lots of space for dining, and charming nooks with lake views on both floors. Kitchen is well-appointed, and a nicely curated collection of books, games, and puzzles available for rainy days and evenings. Beds are very comfortable, with lots of soft blankets available. Air conditioning is wonderful, and fans were also available. Bathrooms were clean with plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Plenty of kayaks, paddle boards, etc, and different sizes of life jackets available for the whole family to have fun on the lake. Fire pit, deck with grill, hammock and lovely yard to enjoy. There are 2 refrigerator/freezers in the home, which was very useful. (One note, this is a lake house filled with charm and quirks, and has quite a steep staircase to the second floor without a railing. There is a walk-in shower upstairs, and a lovely claw-footed tub in the downstairs bathroom, which, unfortunately, may make this a less ideal rental for elderly guests with mobility issues.) This rating would be a 5, except for a few housekeeping issues that we discussed with staff, and will hopefully be addressed in time for the next renter!

4/10 Poor

Brian J.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disappointed

There was both good and bad with this property. I will start with the bad because first impressions and experiences mean everything. 1. When we pulled up to the home, we admired the lake near sunset. We quickly discovered the lawn between the house and lake was uncut, with grass 2+ feet tall. The chairs on the lawn were being swallowed by the grass. We then saw no path to the pier without walking through high grass. On day 3, I got a tick on my leg, dug in and it bled pulling it out. 2. I contacted Vacasa and got the runaround about the lawn and who could cut it. 3. After we settled in, I discovered 3 trash cans worth of trash scattered about in the back of the shed. It was disgusting. Thankfully Vacasa did remove the trash about 18 hrs into our stay. 4. It was clear by the middle of our stay that the lawn wasn't going to be cut. Vacasa gave me a whole $25.07 refund (less than 1% of our rental). We traveled a good 12 hrs to get here, so we tried to make the best of it. The home is very old, but there are parts we grew fond of. The back enclosed porch turned out to be very relaxing. We spent a good amount of time there and watching the changeable colors of the sky and lake. We even saw a bald eagle twice. The beds were very squeaky, so sleeping was difficult at times, but manageable. The kitchen mostly had what we needed. If the lawn was cut, the trash was not an issue, I would have given 4 stars. Im giving it 2 because we couldn't do what we planned
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Very disappointing/ rookie owner

We are avid house renters and unfortunately, this property and Vacasa management were very disappointing. First and foremost, no owner has the right to come to the property unannounced. This owner did and he failed to identify himself to my family. When you rent a home, it's your home for that time. If there are repairs that need to be made, you callnthe tenant first. Then upon arrival, you disclose to the tenants who you are. This assumes you cslled ahead and requested permission to come there. When its rented, its not your house. Definite personal safety risk that should never happen. As for Vacasa, it took 17 phone calls to three levels of management to agree and they refunded just $375. This 3 night stay cost $1900. It was severely overpriced for what it was. House pics look pretty. Lake is nice but somewhat shallow due to rocks. Kayak is ok but limited boating. Next, house has AC upstairs, but that's 1 bedroom. Downstairs bedrooms are 80° with no AC. Kitchen lacked a dishwasher. Don't go on vacation thinking I'm the dishwasher. Firepit lacked a poker to manage the fire. Seems pretty basic. In the end, the layers of fees and taxes more than doubled the actual cost of our stay. Management was curt and unresponsive. Talking to customers seems to be beneath them. There are too many good properties out there. Vacasa is not a management company I'd use again. This owner is simply new and inexperienced and Vacasa's standards are too low. They ahould be helping them but oerhaps that too is beneath them. At $1900 for three nights, this house should be awesome. This house is far from awesome and is not money well spent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful! Beautiful view. The only complaint we have is that it has a musty smell. We could only think it was because the cottage is old. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place along the lake to unwind and relax. Any inquiries were promptly answered. The place was very clean and dog friendly - our dog had a great time running around the yard and hanging out by the bonfire. The beds were not the most comfortable but other than that the experience was great. If you enjoy looking at the stars, the view at night was top notch compared to what we're used to seeing back home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was great spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Yellow claw foot tub?

If you really like a rustic visit, this house is great. Our adult children found it an adventure. I didn’t have to climb the steep steps but that tub in downstairs bath felt like standing up in a rowboat. Not because it moved but since it wasn’t flat inside, it felt like it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Girls weekend

Great cute cottage! Very clean and beautiful view. Perfect for girls weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William m.

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

Perfect Place to Stay

The house was warm, cozy and a great fit for me and my 2 young kids. The views across the lake are stunning.It was a budget friendly price, enjoyable and im looking forward to staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Great Place with a Great View and Ambience

Three ladies enjoyed four days at this property which was very peaceful and relaxing. Loved sitting down by the lake, roasting marshmellows and hotdogs with the bonfire, while watching the geese, ducks, and chippies. The house has lots of room with plenty of places for everyone to gather together. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Aaron B.

Beautiful lakeside therapy

Perfect location near Portland but, calm and peaceful. Very nice having kayaks and paddle boards to use. Well stocked kitchen, great deck with a grill and a fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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4/10 Poor

Kendall M.

Great location but amenities need some care

Loved the location of property location! Some of the amenities need replacement or care.

8/10 Good

Joy M.

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

Gorgeous lake views and great location

My family enjoyed the use of the kayaks and floats available. Cottage location made it easy to get back and forth to Portland. The air conditioning was a Godsend with the high temps/humidity Maine was experiencing. Kitchen was stocked with all the pots/pans to cook meals as well as the grill. Nice patio table to enjoy meals and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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