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Private Island Oasis On Thompson Lake Perfect For Getaways Or Family Vacations!

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Birch Island is surrounded by the waters of Thompson Lake.
Modern log cabin home has 4+Bedrooms/ 2Full baths
Stone fireplace (decor only) is the centerpiece of the livingroom
Open living space with Cathedral ceiling with log details.
Decorative stone fireplace, wood timbers and upper loft bedroom area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Otisfield, ME
  • Place, Pleasant Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayberry Hill Preserve
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Hancock Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Private Island Oasis On Thompson Lake Perfect For Getaways Or Family Vacations!

Private island log cabin 4BR+/2Bth home Thompson Lake, Maine. Surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of Thompson Lake this private island retreat offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. It’s an ideal setting for a memorable family getaway or a quiet lakeside escape.

The Home: Enjoy bright, open-concept living in this contemporary log cabin with lake views from every window and huge outdoor decks for family gatherings.
Living Area: The great room features soaring wood-beamed cathedral ceilings, a decorative stone fireplace, and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light.

Sleeping Arrangements – 4+ Bedrooms/ 2 Baths:
The main level features four bedrooms thoughtfully arranged into two private wings:
Bedroom 1 (Primary): Spacious lake-view room with a king bed, sliding glass doors to the deck, and a private ensuite bath with shower.
Bedroom 2: Charming room with a sleigh bed, antique furnishings, and views of the lagoon.
Bedroom 3: Sunny corner bedroom with a queen-sized bed and beautiful lake views — a guest favorite.
Bedroom 4: Perfect kids’ room with two twin beds and playful bedding.
Bedroom 5 (Loft): An open sleeping loft with two twin beds — a favorite hideaway for older kids and teens.
Second newly renovated full bath with tub/shower.
All rooms include fresh linens and colorful quilts.

Kitchen & Dining: kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need, including a stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, blender, and coffee maker. The dining area seats eight around a large wooden table — perfect for family meals and games.

Entertainment: Cozy nights are covered with cable TV, Wi-Fi, a selection of DVDs, books, and board games.

Outdoor Living: Step outside to a private lakeside experience designed for both relaxation and adventure:
Expansive front deck with gas grill and patio furniture — perfect for sunrise coffee or lakeside dining
Brand-new L-shaped dock with direct access to the swim float for sunbathing, swimming, and relaxing
Lagoon dock for mooring boats and fishing
Small shared beach with neighbor
Use of 2 kayaks, floats, rafts, and beach toys included

Boating Info: A boat is required to access Birch Island and is not included with the rental. Guests may bring their own or rent from Thompson Lake Marina, which offers: Pontoon and motor boat rentals; Paddleboards and tubing equipment; Boat launch, gas, and rentable slip. Additional rentals may be available at nearby lakes.

Nature & Activities: Thompson Lake is one of Maine’s most serene and cleanest spring-fed lakes — ideal for: Swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, canoeing, water skiing, tubing, and fishing.

Enjoy peaceful wildlife experiences: Listen to the call of loons; Spot turtles in the lagoon; Watch bald eagles soar overhead — a local eagle family nests nearby

Nearby dirt roads on the mainland are great for walking or mountain biking.

Parking & Access
Mainland: 2 parking spots + dock space for one boat
Island: Dock in Lagoon area accommodates two average-sized boats
Whether you're looking to reconnect with nature, enjoy water sports, or simply unwind with breathtaking lake views, this private Birch Island retreat has it all. Book your escape today and experience the magic of Maine.

*Currently it is Saturday to Saturday checkin/check out. However happy to discuss other days. Preference is 7 days but may consider 5 day minimum.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Guest must supervise children at all times.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pets considered with pet deposit.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking permitted on the property.
Due to being an island property and risk of fire and liability: NO campfires or fireworks NO use of fireplace. NO smoking.
Only items specified in House Rules will be for guests use such as kayaks, flotation items and toys. NO use of paddle boards or sailboats
No furniture or house items are to be moved and relocated.

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
This property accepts credit cards
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

Oxford

Located in Oxford, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mayberry Hill Preserve and Range Ponds State Park, while Poland Spring Preservation Society and Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center are cultural highlights. Blacksmiths and Steamboat Landing Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Otisfield, ME

What's nearby

  • Pleasant Lake - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Mayberry Hill Preserve - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Hancock Beach - 18 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Saturday Pond - 22 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Oxford Casino - 32 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxford Casino - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Nonesuch River Brewing - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Kindred Farms Market & Bakery - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Island Oasis On Thompson Lake Perfect For Getaways Or Family Vacations! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Island Oasis On Thompson Lake Perfect For Getaways Or Family Vacations!?

As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Island Oasis On Thompson Lake Perfect For Getaways Or Family Vacations! on 27 September 2026 start from NZ$899, 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 Island Oasis On Thompson Lake Perfect For Getaways Or Family Vacations!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Island Oasis On Thompson Lake Perfect For Getaways Or Family Vacations!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Island Oasis On Thompson Lake Perfect For Getaways Or Family Vacations!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Island Oasis On Thompson Lake Perfect For Getaways Or Family Vacations! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Pleasant Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mayberry Hill Preserve and Saturday Pond. Porcupine Mountain and Tripp Pond are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

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

Katharine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property, island, and lake are everything you could want in a Maine lake house vacation! The host was incredibly attentive and helpful. Once we got the hang of the boating part, that turned into one of our favorite parts of the stay. Watching sunsets, moonrises, the Perseids, and the Milky Way from the boat on a quiet pristine lake with great chances for everyone to relax and hang out - perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deron W.

Perfect vacation getaway

Our family couldn’t have asked for a better vacation. This Beautiful home on Birch Island is spacious and has everything you could need. The lake views from the deck and seating area are spectacular. The water was pristine and we spent many hours each day swimming and jumping off the float on the north side of the property. The deck is spacious and allows you to spread out a bit and to find both sun and shade throughout the day. We were fortunate that we probably had the best weather of the summer with no rain throughout the 7 day stay. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with our family. Deron & Jen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Wonderful as always

Weather was a real factor this year. This is a splendid place to be when it's hot and sunny. Swimming, boating, eating on the deck... all fantastic. We were disappointed by the cool weather and rain. The house is so great to stay in. Lots of room for the 6 of us and plenty of privacy. Monopoly game is a blessing (and a curse?) in the rainy weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

John F.

Fantastic vacation get-a-away!

The property is picture perfect and the lake pristine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Great house for extended family visit

We love Birch Island, Thompson Lake and this house. It's got everything we could ever hope to have in a rental house for the grandparents, parents and little children. We will surely be heading back there next summer for another week on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Inga E.

Serene and beautiful

A well-appointed, beautiful, and private home with gorgeous views from front and back. We had grandparents and children with us, and the house was the perfect size for everyone to spread out but still be cozy. The island was covered with blueberry bushes in peak season, and we spent many mornings picking them for pancakes. The kids caught some fish, we all enjoyed tubing and swimming, as well as kayaking and canoeing. We could easily have stayed the whole summer! Fabulous vacation and we'd love to come back. It was surprisingly easy to rent a pontoon boat and get to and from shore. I'm so glad we didn't let the island factor deter us. Thanks for a great week!
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8/10 Good

Tom K.

Excellent Family Getaway

This was our first family vacation on an island, so we were a little worried about the travel. However, the owners provided move-in and move-out information and videos which were very helpful in getting there efficiently. The cabin was very well equipped and nicely furnished. There were stunning views on both sides of the house. Lot's of wildlife sightings from assorted birds passing by the island to even a beaver at the dock! We had a great experience and would recommend this property to friends and family looking to relax and get away from it all!
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10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Beautiful lake and island, wonderful family house

This house on this island in this lake is about as good as any of us could imagine. We had a hot and sunny week in August to enjoy swimming, kayaking, grilling and eating out on the deck. The grandkids (ages 5 and 21 months) had a ball and as long as we kept them in their life jackets they could run around freely between dock and beach. The house is large, beautifully and comfortably furnished and well supplied: plenty of good pots, pans, dishes, cooking tools in the kitchen, lots of games and toys for the kids, nice linens and pillows on the beds, new bath towels and a pile of well used and perfect beach towels (new ones make you worry about dirt so we prefer the obviously used ones). Access to the island requires a boat which we rented from Thompson Lake Marina, a very friendly outfit at the near end of the lake. Picking up the boat, parking the cars, getting out stuff to the island and getting inside the house seemed complicated as we thought about it all from afar but everything turned out to be very easy. The pontoon boat we rented was super. Lots of room, quiet motor yet powerful enough to tow a tube, a nice ladder so you could swim off it, a canopy so you could be out of the sun or rain, perfect for fishing. We had a wonderful and very relaxing week. Left the lake only once (to get a few groceries) and otherwise stayed put in our little paradise. Thinking we'd like to make this a yearly tradition.

About the host

Hosted by Susan Wires

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This is my families summer home. I have spent every summer since I was a child on Thompson Lake. I now have children and we have wonderful memories of Birch Island and this lake. It is a beautiful and serene lake. We love paddle boarding, tubing, and just enjoying the view from the deck. This is one of the most special places and a wonderful place to create family memories.

Why they chose this property

The island was my mother's dream. She bought the island and designed and built the house. It was quite an undertaking moving the heavy logs over the ice in the winter and running electricity under water! But the end result was a stunning setting and beautiful unique spot. It is peaceful and serene and makes for a wonderful get-away from it all. But with the water activities, it is also a fun place for the family. We have very happy memories in this house!

What makes this property unique

The house has a lot of character starting with the log-cabin A-frame design. The cathedral ceilings with glassed frontage bring tons of natural light and expanse. The center of the home housing a massive hand-picked stone fireplace. The views of the water are all setting doesn't get any better then this!

The property is wooded with many wild blue berry bushes for the picking. You can get plenty of sun but also nicely shaded. We have waterfront surrounding and water views from basically every room. It is a quiet oasis.

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