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Private family retreat on Swan Pond

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Living area
Interior
Room
Room
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9114.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Lyman, ME
  • Place, Swan Pond
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunk Pond
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private family retreat on Swan Pond

Main home (sleeps 9) features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and skylights, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, deck, screened front porch, knotty pine woodwork throughout. Office space in upstairs lakeside bedroom has desk, chair, lamp. Game room downstairs has TV, bar, sink, second refrigerator.

*Optional* additional cottage (sleeps 4) is available for an additional nightly charge: 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen/living/dining, washer/dryer, deck. Note: the cottage is NOT rented out independently. You and your guests will have the entire property to yourselves for the duration of your stay.

Dock, fine swimming, outdoor fireplace, gazebo, gardens, lawn, playhouse and swings, sunsets. Sometimes loons. The whole family can relax in this peaceful hideaway.

Parking for 5 vehicles.

Guest access: entire property except for downstairs storage closet, garage, and back shed. Access to the cottage is only per rental agreement.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
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 (limit 1 total)
Pet policy is flexible. Please contact us.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No unregistered guests overnight without prior host approval.
Please, no eating or drinking in the bedrooms.
Please keep the noise down after 9pm. There are other homes on the lake, and sound carries across the water.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Alfred

Located in Alfred, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Biddeford City Theater and Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterboro Barrens Preserve and Harvey Butler Rhododendron Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Marden's Surplus and Salvage and Bowl A Rama. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Lyman, ME

What's nearby

  • Swan Pond - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kennebunk Pond - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 28 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 33 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 37 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterboro Market & Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Market - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Xota Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joes - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Milk Room - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private family retreat on Swan Pond pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Private family retreat on Swan Pond?

As of 15 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private family retreat on Swan Pond on 10 July 2026 start from NZ$1,271, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Private family retreat on Swan Pond?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private family retreat on Swan Pond?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private family retreat on Swan Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private family retreat on Swan Pond located?

This family-friendly Alfred guesthouse is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Swan Pond and Kennebunk Pond. Swan Pond and Saco River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

amazing vacation home - great for families

Awesome property, lots of space both in the house and the yard -- private lot, sandy swimming area, good fishing, can't ask for much more. Our family with pre-teens, teens, and adults all had a wonderful week. Property located within 30 minutes of several possible day trips. Home was clean and well stocked. Owner highly responsive and great communicator. We will book again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scott C Burleigh

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From Karolyn and Scott – hi! We’re very glad you’re here. We love this part of Maine, and Swan Pond especially, and we hope you’ll enjoy it too.

It had been at the back of Scott’s mind for many years to have a second home here. He was born in Biddeford and, while he grew up mostly in upstate New York, he and his parents and brothers came back to visit grandparents every Christmas and every summer. His great-grandmother had a camp on Swan Pond, a great uncle had camps on Kennebunk Pond, a great aunt had cottages at Goose Rocks Beach. This has always been the place to come back to.

So when the chance to put down some roots on Goodwin Lane came along, it was irresistible. Karolyn, who has in abundance the sense of style that Scott manifestly lacks, made it her mission to make the house and grounds as gracious and welcoming as the lake and the woods that surround them. We especially hope the youngest among us will take away many happy memories. Life is unpredictable but if all goes according to plan, this place will be here for guests, our friends, and our families for a long time.

Why they chose this property

Quiet, plenty of space, woods, granite boulders, beautiful lake. About 30 minutes from dining in Portland, 20 minutes to Biddeford/Saco, 25 minutes to Kennebunkport and Goose Rocks Beach.

What makes this property unique

The outdoor fireplace next to the lake is an ideal spot for long conversations late at night.

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