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Escape to our cozy Winthrop cabin on Dexter Pond

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The Cabin on the Dexter
Steps to the porch
The Porch
View from front porch
Pine cone beadroom

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Winthrop, ME
  • Place, Wilson Pond
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mt Pisgah Conservation Area Trailhead
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Androscoggin Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

The Loft

2 Single Beds

The Pine Cone bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Escape to our cozy Winthrop cabin on Dexter Pond

Nestled between Dexter pond and Mt. pisgah on the Winthrop/Wayne town line . Quaint 1 bedroom and loft cabin sleeps 5. Full kitchen stocked with supplies for you to cook or visit the community for your dining experience. Relax by the pond , listen to the loons, kayak the afternoon away on 3 connecting ponds or just read a book.you will enjoy your stay at the cabin on Dexter Pond.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bedroom 2 loft. Ladder Access. Low ceiling
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No extra guest over night
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Leave keys on the table. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please keep under 15 miles an hour on Dexter pond Road and 5 miles an hour on the causeway and bridge.
Please be respectful of the neighbors, keep noise to a minimum
Smoking not allowed in cabin. Only burn wood and paper in fire pit

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3829435vb
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: No extra guest over night
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Winthrop

Located in Winthrop, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. Governor Hill Mansion and Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Augusta Country Club and Cobbossee Colony Golf Course. Kennebec Ice Arena and Maine State Museum are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
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Map
Winthrop, ME

What's nearby

  • Wilson Pond - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mt Pisgah Conservation Area Trailhead - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Androscoggin Lake - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Maranacook Lake - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Cobbosseecontee Lake - 20 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weathervane Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fast Eddie's Drive In - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to our cozy Winthrop cabin on Dexter Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Escape to our cozy Winthrop cabin on Dexter Pond?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to our cozy Winthrop cabin on Dexter Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to our cozy Winthrop cabin on Dexter Pond?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to our cozy Winthrop cabin on Dexter Pond located?

Nestled on the beach, this Winthrop cabin is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Wilson Pond and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Mt Pisgah Conservation Area Trailhead. Androscoggin Lake and Maranacook Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, great location, hosts were so easy to communicate with- highly, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Thank you for your feedback we appreciate it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing property. We stayed for 3 nights, right on Dexter pond. Cabin is quaint and beautiful. Lovely stay and highly recommend for a weekend getaway. We fished, had an outdoor fire. Visited a couple of local restaurants. The cabin was fully stocked as noted in the description. Very comfortable and we will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a beautiful and quiet setting - thank you for sharing - will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful couple of days. So relaxing. We really enjoyed it. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Great little camp

Very clean, lovely Maine camp! We had a great stay! Owners are very responsive and right nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth D.

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

So relaxing!

The cabin was so clean and welcoming. Our hosts were friendly and helpful. The views of the pond were wonderful. We were looking for a peaceful get away and it was just that! Will go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lou-Anne & Rick are very kind, thoughtful and attentive hosts. Dexter’s pond and cabin is very clean, cozy and beautiful, being there gives you a deep sense of tranquility. My husband and I spent our 14 year wedding anniversary here and we just can’t say enough about it! It was a wonderful getaway we will not forget! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this cabin. It has a porch overlooking the pond, a fire pit, outside table and chairs, and kayaks you can use. The full size frig and grill are practical, and the comfortable bed and living room chairs appreciated. It is nice and quiet here and the sound of the loons on the water really make you feel like you are away on vacation. The landlords are nearby and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee S.

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

Cozy and cute

Small but very funcional, cozy and pleasant. Good location for enjoying fishing and exploring the surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

My dream come true

Cozy, private, comfortable, picturesque cabin with everything we needed. Great kitchen with coffee. Comfy porch and outdoor seating. We appreciated use of kayaks and canoe and the ability to paddle from one pond to another. Thank you for sharing this lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you much for your review, We are glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful, peaceful stay! The cabin was perfect, well thought out amenities, comfortable, clean, and loved hearing the loons calling. We brought our own Keurig coffee maker as my Client preferred ut. But the coffee/tea station was lovely!We stayed a whole week and when we weren't gathering for activities elsewhere we enjoyed sitting on the porch or Adirondack chairs by the pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keller S.

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

Amazing!

Cute little cabin overlooking a beautiful view of the lake. The owners were extremely kind and easy to work with. Overall amazing experience and would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Acadian Sun R.

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

Magical Place

Lovely cabin with nice touches. Clean and comfortable with little surprises everywhere. Located on a quiet road with a beautiful view of Dexter Pond. Upon arrival I was greeted with a loon call, and it was awesome! Kayaks were provided and I ventured off on the pond and it was amazing! Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Thank you for your review. ♥️😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Peaceful and Beautiful

Stayed here while visiting nearby colleges with my son. Sunsets here are sublime. Perfect spot to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome cabin on Dexter Pond! Rick and LouAnne were terrific hosts! We loved drinking coffee on porch overlooking the pond, watching sunset and kayaking. Saw family of loons and bald eagle on the large pond. Classic Maine cabin! Not big but comfortable. Hosts were very responsive if we had any questions. Make sure to try their farm fresh eggs and honey!! Hope to visit again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara J.

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

Cutest Cozy Cabin

This place was absolutely amazing! I needed a quiet place to write and just chill, and this cabin was perfect for that. The view of the waterfront was incredible, especially for watching the sunset. And the inside was so cozy and cute. I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a nice, quiet getaway.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T.

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

Short Family Stay

We had an amazing stay here. Perfect setting on Dexter Pond. The cabin had everything we wanted and more. Our kids.loved the loft and all the facilities outside. Lou-Anne and Rick were very open and gracious hosts. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thank you very much for your review! We are enjoying. Our new adventure and working hard to keep our visitors happy. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A M S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay on Dexter Pond. The cabin is charming, clean and comfortable. There were bottles of water and fresh eggs in the frig. There were helpful notes around the cabin explaining how things worked. The big yard had a fire pit ready to enjoy. This was the perfect place for us to spend our first two nights in Maine - loons singing - hummingbirds dancing and perfect peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2025
Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first experience in this area of Maine. The cabin was cozy and immaculate, and grounds were well maintained. Perfect for two people. It had everything you needed, from several outdoor seating areas, binoculars, and even a citronella candle for the pouch where we spent the majority of our time enjoying the loons hummingbirds, and abundant other wildlife I would like to thank the host for their exceptional attention to detail. We will return soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Just what we needed

It was the quintessential cabin in the woods on a pond! Very quiet and peaceful. It fit in perfectly with our entire Maine experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Stay at Dexter Pond

We really loved our stay at this very quaint and cozy cabin. It was very clean and had all of the supplies you would need in the bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen. We would stay here again if in the area in the future. It is very easy to get to and you really feel you are away from it all. But then you are still very close to Augusta, Winthrop and Lewiston. And just a short drive to Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you for your review. We really appreciate it. ❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrine R.

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

Cozy cabin on lake!

We spent two nights at the cabin as a family of 4 with two kids 11 and 15 they had fun sleeping in the loft (but it’s definitely for the able-bodied to get up and down from there). The house is rustic and charming and has everything you need. We went out on the lake using the kayaks and made s’mores in the outdoor fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2024
Thank you for the review. We appreciate it. It’s our first summer doing a Vrbo and we are having fun doing this.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B G.

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

Fantastic Fishing weekend

Lou-Anne and Rick were extremely helpful and accommodating. The cabin was immaculate, well-appointed, and picturesque. We asked to bring our small boat and they helped us with logistics and navigation of the ponds. Lots of fish and fun. Our family our last gasp of summer .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

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

A very Relaxing Stay

After reading VBRP property descriptions for all the rentals in the area, we thought this would be best for our family stay and we were right! Property is as pictured, and we enjoyed our morning coffee outside observing loons and other wildlife. The children thought the loft was the coolest sleeping room ever. The hosts were very friendly and responsive. When driving to the property, use the directions provided by the hosts. There is another way in, but that road is really, really bumpy and in not as good a condition. However, the children thought the bumpy road was fun and exciting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Fun holiday weekend

The cabin is exactly as stated in the description. One A/C unit in the cabin and it cooled it off great. I called him with a question in reference to the well water and he came over and fixed it immediately. We traveled 8 hrs from Philadelphia and asked if we could check in earlier and he was very accommodating. I come to Maine every couple of months to visit my son and his family so I will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lou-Anne & Rick Parker

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We were both raised in Maine, we were high school sweethearts. Rick joined the United States Marine Corps and made it his Career. After 20 years serving we came back home to Maine to raise our children with family. After retiring we moved to Winthrop on Berry pond . We now spend our time in the town we love, enjoying the outdoors, grandchildren and sharing our cabin.

Why they chose this property

When we came back to Maine to visit, while Ricked served we always came back to the Dexter . We enjoy the peacefulness of this area. We have never been disappointed.

What makes this property unique

Location! The cabin is nested between the ponds and Mt Pisgah! The quietness is very relaxing. You can feel the time slowing down. A mile in the woods but only 15 minutes from all your needs

Languages:

English

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