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Private w/ waterfront <5 min to Pleasant Mt & town. Dock, pool table, ping-pong

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Front of house
Private waterfront with dock (includes ladder)
Great room with living and dining area; view from wood stove area
Great room with living and dining area; entry view next to kitchen
Great room with living and dining area; view from kitchen island

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bridgton, ME
  • Place, Highland Lake
  • Place, Moose Pond
  • Place, Shawnee Peak
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Private w/ waterfront <5 min to Pleasant Mt & town. Dock, pool table, ping-pong

Looking for an easy, private getaway with your own waterfront? A place surrounded by trees but around the corner from everything? The vacation cabin feeling with modern amenities that make time away easy and more memorable?

In the summer, jump off the dock, paddle a canoe or kayak, go fishing, or relax with a book by the water on private Beaver Pond. Or use the Moose Pond public boat launch 3 minutes down the road. And it's only a 5 minute ride to the center of Bridgton for a movie or meal anytime of the year.

During the winter, wake up and be at Plesant Mountain ( Shawnee Peak ) for skiing or riding in less than 5 minutes. Go snow-shoeing or cross-country skiing on the snow-covered pond in back or on Moose Pond or the nearby trails. Or hit the snowmobile trails on and around Moose Pond and easily connect to the Maine state-wide trail system.

This newer, comfortable 2 BR, 2BA house with private water frontage on Beaver Pond is nestled in the trees and has the extras that take stress out of getaways:
- Newer appliances, including a dishwasher, washer, dryer, full oven, refrigerator with ice maker, and filtered water system
- Nighttime, winter, and rainy-day fun for all, with a full-sized pool table, ping pong, air hockey, board games, puzzles and toys
- Screened-in porch accessible off the great room for reading or resting outside
- High-speed wifi, satellite TV, and reliable 4G mobile phone coverage inside or outside the house

Full property details:

** Update: After years of allowing instant bookings, we've been forced to disable instant bookings due to a VRBO policy change that imposes significant cancellation fines on us in certain situations. We're sincerely sorry and all bookings will still be confirmed/accepted as quickly as possible after we receive them!**

- Waterfront: 160’ of private waterfront on Beaver Pond, with dock and cleared, private path to waterfront (See more here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8AdPMuhTSB or here: https://www.tiktok.com/@evergreenroadescapes/video/7378582862326500650)
- Close to it all: <5 minutes to Shawnee Peak for skiing or snowboarding, 5 minutes to downtown Bridgton, 2-3 minutes to Moose Pond public boat launch and nearby snowmobile trails.
- 2 bedrooms, including new master queen bed and newer, unique bunk-bed with single bed on top, double bed in the middle, and pull-out single trundle bed
- Sleep up to 6 in beds; use the large couch or an air bed to sleep 7-8
- 2 full bathrooms, including master bathroom
- Great room including kitchen, dining, and living room areas
- Kitchen including small center island and swivel chairs with backs
- Large solid-wood dining room table that comfortably seats 8 and can fit 10-12
- Large sectional couch and 2 recliners in living room area
- Screened in back porch with 2 outdoor recliners and bench overlooking trees and water
- 4-season: Baseboard heat, ceiling fans, and newer windows with screens in all main level rooms
- Appliances: Dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, oven with stovetop, washer, dryer, water filtering system, and hot water tank
- High-speed internet, satellite TV, and reliable 4G mobile inside and outside on the property
- Wood stove (firewood on site)
- Newer wood floors throughout
- Garage and plenty of room to store ski, snowboard, or outdoor equipment
- Full basement with radiant floor heating
- Private dock on water during warmer months (put-in typically just prior to Memorial Day weekend; take out typically between end of October and Thanksgiving; exact put-in and take-out dates are vendor- and weather- dependent)
- Canoe and kayaks available for use
- Full-size pool table, ping pong, air hockey, board games, puzzles, kids toys and more
- 2+ acres of land

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Small, responsible gatherings OK; no loud noise.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets require prior approval. Dogs or cats only.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking on the premises.

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
Note from host: Small, responsible gatherings OK; no loud noise.
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 deadlock

About the area

Bridgton

Located in Bridgton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Rufus Porter Museum and Civil War Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at White Mountain National Forest and Pocket Swamp Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Narramissic Historic Farm, or check out an event or a game at Saco Valley Sports Center. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Bridgton, ME

What's nearby

  • Shawnee Peak - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Gallery 302 - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Long Lake - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Fryeburg Fair - 18 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Pleasant Mountain - 35 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Queen's Head - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Black Horse Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Village Tie Up Market & Deli - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private w/ waterfront <5 min to Pleasant Mt & town. Dock, pool table, ping-pong pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Private w/ waterfront <5 min to Pleasant Mt & town. Dock, pool table, ping-pong?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private w/ waterfront <5 min to Pleasant Mt & town. Dock, pool table, ping-pong?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Private w/ waterfront <5 min to Pleasant Mt & town. Dock, pool table, ping-pong located?

This family-friendly Bridgton holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Moose Pond and Shawnee Peak. Highland Lake and Pondicherry Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 241 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house we had a fun vacation!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayn R.

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

Amazing!

We had a great time at this home.. we can’t thank them enough for letting us stay in their home. We loved that it was so private and well kept. We would recommend this house to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Restful weekend

It was a great quiet private stay with everything needed. Would like to go back and utilize the water access in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Colette S.

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

Comfortable and Quiet

If you are looking for a clean, well-equipped home with access for fishing - this is the place. My husband and I were looking for a short getaway to just relax and be comfortable. This home provided that atmosphere. The host was very responsive to an issue that came up during our stay. Otherwise, we had all the amenities of a very well kept home. I would definitely recommend this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stepheny A.

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

Peaceful cabin weekend

My husband and I had a great time in this adorable cabin for Memorial Day weekend. The weather was cold and rainy but the wood burning stove inside was just perfect. A really peaceful getaway. The host allowed our dog to come along and was excellent in keeping in touch with us and accommodating our needs. Only wish the sight line to the lake was more visible, but still beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Serious HIKE to the water.

The camp itself is very nice, but to get to the water it's a serious hike! Definitely not something toddlers, or older people can do unassisted. I wouldn't rent there again just because going back and forth to the water was such a chore. There is a link in the description that shows a fast-forward version of walking down the hill. The pictures for the listing make it seem as though the water is right off the back of the camp, but that is not the case.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DJ

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

Awesome place to relax

Very clean, very private, just a good place to relax after a crazy season at the restaurant i work at will definetly rend again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel L.

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

Great place to stay!

This is a wonderful property. Even with a couple of rainy days we enjoyed our stay here immensely. Very comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed for a great trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Great location for a family ski vacation

We stayed with our three kids. Cozy cabin very close to Pleasant Mountain skiing. Well equipped kitchen. Kids enjoyed the game room downstairs. Very close to town with good access to restaurants, stores. We would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Beautiful property in a cute town

Beautiful property with a dock, clean pond and a cute little sitting area by the water. Love the house and when we weren't out exploring Bridgton we used the games in the rec room quite a bit. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly w.

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

March Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at John and Melissa's home. It was so comfortable and clean. Conveniently close to so much, yet very private. Highly recommend a vacation at this lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Loved this place!

The property was everything we could have asked for and looked better than the photos! Lots to do if you have kids, too. Close enough to stores but secluded enough to feel at peace. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacy t.

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

Christmas vacation

Celebration of sons 15th birthday and Christmas it was a beautiful and peaceful most perfect getaway for the holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

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

Bridgton stay

Lovely place, clean, and beautiful views. So close to the ski mountain. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

Amazingly peaceful and comfortable

We had such a nice stay. The house is beautiful and well-stocked, the pond is peaceful and the woods around the property are relaxing. Have already booked this house again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

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

Great memories

Loved the location. Our son came over from New Hampshire to spend the week with us. Easy access to the things we wanted to do. John was very helpful in giving suggestions on things to do and places to go. Very prompt in responding to questions. Overall a great trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Beautiful Stay

Perfect house. Everything was great. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Beautiful and tranquil location.

My wife and I had an amazing week at the cabin on Beaver Pond. We were impressed with how clean the residence was as soon as we walked in the door. The fully stocked kitchen was great as well. We plan on coming back for more great fishing and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

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

Comfortable House

My husband and I stayed here with our two (13 and 9) children for 4 days. The house had everything you could possibly need. We've been using VRBO for over tens years, this is the most thoughtfully stocked rental we've ever stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego Raphael T.

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

Great Cabin for Couple of Friends

Melissa and John’s place was absolutely perfect. Everything that was needed was available and communication was great. They have an amazing secluded area with no other houses close by. They also have a nice game room in their basement that was perfect for a guys trip. I want to thank Melissa and John again for allowing me to stay at their retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

All the comforts of home and more!

Lovely place to getaway and relax, has all the amenities you could ask for and more. Look forward to staying here again and enjoying the warmer weather. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARYBETH B.

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

Maine family wedding

The house and property and indoor & outdoor amenities were great, everything as listed, and even more spacious than the pictures show. Very, very clean, we would definately stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Such a gem!

We had such a blast staying at the cabin and swam every day. The kitchen has anything you could possibly need for cooking and grilling and the home was spotless. While the dock is a bit of a walk from the house, it is super private with canoes and kayaks to use. Our cat loved hanging out on the sun porch and we hope to come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason r.

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

Loved it

Perfect stay in a perfect place. Great secluded spot not too far from town. The pond is clean and clear, great for swimming, fishing, and boating. Pool table and games kept my kids busy on the rainy days. The owner was very responsive prior to our stay and even drove all the way up here to adjust the dock after the water level rose during a rain storm. Highly recommend this place and we will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Great vacation spot

This is a lovely spot. I was a little concerned about the size of the pond being so small, but the water was great for swimming. We brought swim socks for the kids because they are not used to lake swimming—the socks helped a lot with the mucky bottom. My children loved the swimming pad. We all enjoyed the various boats and pool noodles available, and there is an island you can boat or swim out to but can’t walk around on. The pool table, air hockey and ping pong are a great addition, and there are lots of games and books. We loved the location and did some beautiful hikes during our stay. There is some road noise from the highway, but the loons help make up for that. The hosts are responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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