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Relaxing Lakefront Getaway

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A room with a wooden table, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with chairs.
A grassy area with a lake and trees in the background.
A lakeside cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a view of the water.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, and a window.
A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and cabinets.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Wassookeag
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Dexter, ME
  • Place, Lake Wassookeag
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Center
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Savings Amphitheater
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1 (Master)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing Lakefront Getaway

This charming 3-bedroom lake house sits on a spectacular waterfront lot on Big Lake Wassookeag with a private sandy beach. Originally one of the Dexter Shoe Company camps, the cottage combines classic Maine camp charm with the comforts of home.
The home comfortably sleeps 6 guests with one queen bedroom, two double bedrooms and a futon in the living room. Enjoy the wall of windows overlooking the lake, relax on the deck, gather around the campfire and listen to the loons at sunset. Downtown Dexter is just minutes away. Smart TV, Wi-Fi and phone access.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7485056
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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

About the area

Dexter

Located in Dexter, this cottage is on the waterfront. Piscatiquis County Ice Arena and JW Parks Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Wassookeag and Sebasticook Lake. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Dexter, ME

What's nearby

  • Lake Wassookeag - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 46 min drive - 83.8 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 47 min drive - 84.1 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 48 min drive - 84.5 km
  • Bangor Mall - 49 min drive - 88.8 km

Getting around

  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lakeshore Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toot's Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪China Garden Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Bone BBQ & Grille - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Lakefront Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relaxing Lakefront Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Lakefront Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Lakefront Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Lakefront Getaway located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Lake Wassookeag and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Sebasticook Lake. Center Theatre Inc. and Lowe's Covered Bridge are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

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

Perfect location

Very clean beautiful yard and great water access and beach area
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, well loved home with a fun, picturesque lake!!!! Thankful that they shared their home with us! Memories our family will not soon forget!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Lake Vacation

We had a lovely time! Communication with the owners was prompt and pleasant. The lake was beautiful and we enjoyed paddle boarding, swimming, and canoeing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bonnie h.

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

Lovely cottage

4 friends for a week at camp. Everything we needed was there. Beautiful lake, kayaks, fire pit, loons what more could you ask for.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keri M.

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

Beautiful lakefront property!

The location is beautiful of this lovely little camp. We really enjoyed our time on the lake. The lake is beautiful and clear and the whole house is centered around the private lake views. The house and property were filled with everything you need to enjoy your stay with lots of extras to make it homey. We enjoyed using the firepit to roast some smores, paddling in the kayaks, splashing in the lake and enjoying the sunsets. Spending the 4th of July here was extra special with the boat parade and fireworks for neighboring properties. It was easy to drive into town to get food in less than 8 mins and was easy access to day trips to Portland, Bar Harbour and even the movie theatre! Great trip and thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

May be the nicest lake in Maine

I've never swam in such clear, clean-feeling lake water -- I went in every single day, even though it was a little chilly. And the privacy is fabulous, with the woods coming down to the lake on either side. We could have been in our own faraway retreat! It does get hot upstairs, but the air conditioner definitely got the job done (and I say this as a menopausal woman, lol).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Quality Maine Camp

Well appointed cottage in a great location. Exceptional amount of privacy for a lakeside camp - you can't even see the neighbor's houses on either side. Fishing was a little slow but my son reeled in a 4 lb largemouth bass.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Awesome cottage!

Highly recommend this sweet stay on the lake. It was very private and well maintained with all the appointments to make our time easy and relaxing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly M.

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

Charming camp with the BEST view and sunsets

My husband, myself, and our two boys (3 and 8 months) loved our stay at the lake. Darcey and family did such a lovely job renovating the cabin — we loved all the original details they kept giving the place some charm while managing to make everything feel really clean and new. They provided everything you needed and all the towels / beds / sheets / pots and pans / furniture etc seemed to be brand new. The lake front is better the photos. There’s lots of wild life - loons, owls, bald eagles, tons of fireflies at night. Truly magical. BUT the one downside is that the upstairs of the camp, where the three bedrooms are, are not insulated and the roof of the house bakes, getting full sun all day. We didn’t get that hot of weather (70s mostly, some high 80s 1-2 days) but the upstairs was HOT. Our baby monitor registered over 95 degrees up there almost every day. We purchased a cheap digital Thermometer just to make sure it was accurate and it was. We couldn’t let our kids nap up there which was a huge problem. Even at 7pm when it was bedtime for the kids, it was still in the mid 80s up there. Doable but not particularly comfortable. For adults it’s not an issue if you go to bed at 10 or later and put the fans in and windows open. But if you have young kids who nap this is something to know. Hopefully they will get a more powerful AC as they one they had did not lower the temp. Seems like a simple fix and then the place will be truly perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2021
We are so glad you had a great vacation at the camp. Unfortunately the A/C was not working correctly (we were unaware). We have since replaced the unit and the upstairs is cool again with A/C on.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evie H.

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

Fabulous Trip!

My husband and I had such a great time here. The cabin was perfect for us. It had everything we needed and the owners were easy to contact and very quick to respond with any questions. It was very private, peaceful and beautiful. We enjoyed kayaking, grilling and sitting by the firepit at night watching the stars. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful week on the lake

We enjoyed our stay at this property. It was perfect for our family to enjoy a quiet week away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek V.

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

Very peaceful and quiet lake. We enjoyed a lot of relaxation at the lake house.

Owners were easy to communicate with and quick to respond to questions. They had everything we needed when we got there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Devin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stay at the lake

If you’re looking for a great place to get away from the city and enjoy some peace this is the place to go. This house is situated on a quiet lake with great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Awesome Big Lake Wassookeag Property

This is a great camp situated on the Big Lake in Dexter, Maine! It is wooded on both sides so we had plenty of privacy when we wanted it. Also wonderful neighborhood with plenty of parking and an amazing waterfront. Easily parked two boats on they dock & enjoyed the abundance of Loons & the family of Ducks every morning. Also great fishing right off the dock! We will definitely be returning next summer as you couldn't ask for nicer owners very attentive in making sure that we enjoyed there property to the fullest.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Darcey and Kevin Leighton

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We are Darcey, Kevin and Karli Leighton from Brunswick, Maine. We purchased and renovated this property in the winter of 2018 and hope you enjoy it as much as our family does.

Why they chose this property

This lakehouse is perfectly situated in the middle of the lake. Large front lawn. Kayaks and canoe use included for use. Has a unique history as being one of the original Dexter Shoe Company camps.

What makes this property unique

Amazing private location!

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