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Terrace/patio
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Dedham, ME
  • Telephone Museum
  • Phillips Lake
  • Beech Hill Pond
  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)

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About the neighborhood

Dedham

On lake.At this Holden cottage, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Phillips Lake and 9 miles (15 km) of Green Lake. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Telephone Museum and Branch Lake.
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Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lucerne Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jones Lobster of Holden - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pete's Pretty Good Ice Cream - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Amato's - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage

Unique Rustic Lakefront cottage. This is a one of a kind classic Maine camp built by a Bangor Maine Civil War Veteran in 1885. Three bedrooms upstairs. Large living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen and bathroom downstairs. Two canoes and dock for your use. Crystal clear lake for swimming. Fully equipped kitchen. Wrap around porch with rocking chairs. Perfect retreat from civilization. This is a rustic cottage. There's no wifi, no washer/dryer, no dishwasher, no central heat or TV. Half hour to Acadia National Park and downeast Maine area. Summer rental only because of no central heat. June, July, August and September only. This is a classic rustic Maine lakefront summer cottage. Be aware that the stairs are rather steep to the bedrooms. May not be suitable for less able people.
You will love the turret tower bedroom.

Property manager

Scott Ramsay

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 00777501

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 17.8 mi (28-min drive) away from the Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Hollywood Casino at Bangor (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage to downtown Holden?

This cottage is 4.8 mi away from Dedham.

Rustic Victorian Lakefront cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yuli

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience!

We chose to stay here for my birthday and to visit Acadia National Park. The cottage's cozy and beautiful (a truly architectural jewel). We wanted to find a peaceful and traditional way to relax and we found it here. The surroundings are stunning (truly loved/ enjoyed the sunrise with the lake's view, great get away from the city and to be able to see the stars at night). The owner is welcoming and attentive. Glad for the vacation time spent here. Truly grateful for this experience! Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place.

We really enjoyed our stay. Great one of a kind place. Scott the owner was great with everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

Liked: Cleanliness

More interesting than expected

The camp is the oldest on Phillips Lake. The deed is on the wall showing the land purchased in 1882 from Mr. Phillips himself. The buyer was a Civil War veteran and the camp is in the same family today. The site has a great view and is across the cove from The Lucerne Beach Club and next to the CP Camp, Camp Capella. They were quiet at the camp and the beach club was busy but not annoying. The lake is clean, quiet and halfway between Bangor and Ellsworth. The stairs to the bedroom are steep and my wife was not comfortable using them so since we lived about 15 minutes away, we went home to sleep (We are both in our 70' and 80's. The stairs are not that bad in my opinion, but with a perfect night's sleep minutes away, we made the short trip. It was a last minute rental for us and we had things to do in Bangor anyway so that made the trip in sensible. But it is a beautiful spot. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing in Rustic Charm

We absolutely loved staying in the cottage. The family history on display was very interesting. Having no tv or Wi-Fi made for a more relaxing time. Sitting on the porch was the best! Great spot and great host. Provided everything we needed for a fantastic vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geneva D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible stay

We can't say enough how much we enjoyed our stay at Scott's cottage. It's lovely, the lake is beautiful and peaceful. There is enough around that you can get any place you want to go (meals, hikes, drinks, bookstore, etc) without too much trouble, but there's a canoe, crystal clear swimming water, books, and more at the cabin... so you don't really even need to bother going anywhere. 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful quiet and rustic home

We loved it here. The house sits right on the lake and is accessible to swimming and canoeing. The property owner is very attentive. Acadia is a about 50 minute drive and Bangor is about 30 minutes away. We would stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon J., My partner and I live in New York City.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a treasure

This was our second stay at this wonderful, old cottage. We really enjoyed ourselves on the property, swimming, canoeing, and just plain resting. Scott our host was great and quick to respond to questions. We are looking forward to returning to this little paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon J., My partner and I live in New York City.

Liked: Cleanliness

We wish we were still there

We just adored the place. Built in 1885, this beautiful cottage is full of tasteful vignettes dating from far ago. The kitchen has all the required amenities. The view couldn't be more gorgeous. The deck afforded us to watch the stars at night and stare at the lake for hours on end. It was an incredibly relaxing vacation and we hope to return soon. Scott was great whenever we needed him and paid us a short visit during our stay to make sure all was all right. It was indeed!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Historic Cabin

This cabin has charm to spare, and many of the original features are still present, but updates have been made in the most important places. It was a great fit for us (four adults), and there was room for at least one other couple. Phillips Lake is so clean that the water in the kitchen and bathroom is from the lake. Bottled water for drinking and cooking water was also provided. The waterfront and dock are wonderful, as are the views from the house. Access is convenient. We really appreciated the full-sized refrigerator, and plentiful dishes, silverware, cookware, and accessories. It was a pleasant surprise when preparing meals to have an actual sharp knife to work with. Many of the windows are brand new and open and close effortlessly to let in the breeze. Some things you should know about the cabin: the stairs to the bedrooms are steep and would not be suitable for less agile people, especially when heading downstairs to the bathroom in the night. The walls and floors are thin, so sound travels between rooms and floors. The property is quiet enough that you can hear some road noise from the highway across the lake most of the time from outside or through open windows. Scott was easy to reach and a great communicator. He met us at the cabin to show us around and answer any questions. You can expect to see and hear loons, and there are even bald eagles nesting on the lake. The public boat launch is near the cabin, but boat traffic was not excessive, and there are as many sailboats, canoes, and kayaks as there are motorboats. There are great places to hike and paddle in the area, but you could easily spend all of your time at this wonderful place. We would definitely consider staying here again, and would recommend this place to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time on Phillip's Lake

It was a true pleasure staying in this ca. 1886 lake cabin for a week. We spent our mornings on the porch and our afternoons on the dock. Everything we needed was provided. The hosts are responsive. Also, an excellent neighborhood food market and seafood dealer are a short drive away. It's not hard to feel at home at this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019