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Scenic Lyman Home on Swan Pond w/ Wraparound Deck!

Alfred vacation home with kitchen

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A wooden deck with a glass table and chairs overlooking a lake.
Property grounds
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
A house with a deck and stairs leading to a second level, surrounded by a grassy yard and trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8808 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Lyman, ME
  • Place, Swan Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunk Pond
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alfred

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Alfred vacation home, you'll find Swan Pond and Kennebunk Pond. Federal Street Dog Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Swan Pond is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Swan Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kennebunk Pond - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach - 26 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 30 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Ogunquit Beach - 38 min drive - 28.5 miles

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterboro Market & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Market - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Xota Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Harris Farm - ‬13 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.

Scenic Lyman Home on Swan Pond w/ Wraparound Deck!

Soak up the summer sun and enjoying a scenic Maine experience at this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental home in Lyman. The expansive backyard lies against Swan Pond, providing spectacular views, easy fishing access, and a 40-foot dock! Enjoy the wooded surroundings on the wraparound deck as you savor a meal al fresco, with a dessert of s'mores roasted over the fire pit. Or, venture out to Portland and Kennebunkport as you hunt for the best lobster roll in Maine!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Fire Pit (Wood Provided) | 40-Foot Dock | Lake Views | Hummingbird Feeder

Plan your visit to the 'Pine Tree State' when you book this one-story home, perfect for families, couples, or close friends looking for fishing access, natural surroundings, and a relaxing experience.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Living Room: 2 Sleeper Sofas

OUTDOOR LIVING: Wraparound deck, 40-foot dock, expansive lawn, patio furniture & outdoor dining area (2 tables seating 4 each), yard games, 2 kayaks
INDOOR LIVING: Propane stove, YouTube TV, games, folding table for dining or games, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, breakfast bar, drip coffee maker, tea kettle, toaster oven, microwave, spices, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries, linens, towels
FAQ: 1 step required for access
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

KENNEBUNKPORT: Seashore Trolley Museum (13.3 miles), Dock Square (15.6 miles), Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (15.6 miles), Gooch's Beach (16.6 miles), Cape Porpoise (16.7 miles), Walkers Point (18.0 miles), Nubble Lighthouse (29.6 miles)
PORTLAND: Casco Bay Ferry Lines (27.8 miles), Old Port (28.4 miles), Portland Museum of Art (28.4 miles), Commercial Street (28.5 miles), Casco Bay Islands (28.5 miles)
LOCAL DINING: Waterboro House of Pizza (4.0 miles), 38 West Pub & Grille (4.2 miles), Town Line Family Restaurant (8.9 miles), Village Tavern (10.1 miles), Bandaloop (11.8 miles), Lords Clam Box (11.8 miles)
AIRPORTS: Portland International Jetport (25.5 miles), Boston Logan International Airport (89.7 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 1 step to access

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

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.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving 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

General

  • Unit size: 808 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lyman Home Swan Pond W/large Deck 40-ft Dock House
Home Swan Pond W/large Deck 40-ft Dock House
Lyman Home Swan Pond W/large Deck 40-ft Dock
Home Swan Pond W/large Deck 40-ft Dock
Swan Pond Wlarge ck 40ft Dock
Lyman Home on Swan Pond W/large Deck 40 ft Dock!
Scenic Lyman Home on Swan Pond w/ Wraparound Deck! Lyman
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Scenic Lyman Home on Swan Pond w/ Wraparound Deck! to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.1 mi (25-min drive) away from the Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Scenic Lyman Home on Swan Pond w/ Wraparound Deck! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Scenic Lyman Home on Swan Pond w/ Wraparound Deck! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Scenic Lyman Home on Swan Pond w/ Wraparound Deck!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Scenic Lyman Home on Swan Pond w/ Wraparound Deck!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Scenic Lyman Home on Swan Pond w/ Wraparound Deck!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Scenic Lyman Home on Swan Pond w/ Wraparound Deck! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Scenic Lyman Home on Swan Pond w/ Wraparound Deck! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Scenic Lyman Home on Swan Pond w/ Wraparound Deck! to downtown Alfred?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Lyman.

Scenic Lyman Home on Swan Pond w/ Wraparound Deck! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

Peaceful

Wonderful hospitality from the owners and a great little lake house to enjoy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I had a nice time at this property! It was a good location for us to explore Southern Maine and feel relaxed in the mornings and evenings. I wish we had had more time to utilize the lake and firepit, but we did have at least one nice kayaking session. I really appreciate how the hosts gave very clear instructions and provided travel amenities for us. Overall had a very nice time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Peaceful

Wonderful experience! Peaceful and beautiful-owners are wonderful and the house was perfect for our family! We will visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keegan W D.

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

Lovely cabin in the woods

My family loved our stay in this wonderful cabin! My daughter loved playing on the porch and dock and enjoyed visits from the host's dogs Ozzie and Hannah. Kevin and Kellie were excellent host making sure we were comfortable and enjoying our stay. The location is beautiful and quiet so you can enjoy the sounds of nature, especially the loons. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
we had loons and heron around for our entire stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Perfect location, great hosts

The property was beautiful, had everything we needed and was a wonderful retreat for us. Location is 30 minutes from ocean and other places we wanted to visit. Best Vrbo experience we have had. Cannot recommend this highly enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Heavenly

Exactly as advertised…heavenly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Maine get away!

Felt like home. We traveled every day and came home to have dinner each night, We went well over 3,000 miles on our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Idyllic cottage on lovely pond

My husband and I rented this lovely cottage for a week getaway and it was absolutely lovely, quiet and offered great fishing. The cottage is well stocked, very clean and is conveniently located to various areas of interest. Our hosts were very gracious and communication was prompt. We are looking forward to renting it again in September.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bette C.

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

Lovely camp

What a relaxing vacation. Wonderful camp with great views of Swan Pond. The camp itself was so charming, well stocked and very comfortable. Spent most of our time on the deck, the waterfront and kayaking and fishing the pond. Had our grandkids for a couple days, they had a blast. The owners, Kevin and Kellie, are so welcoming and respectful. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Cozy Maine Cottage on idyllic pond

We enjoyed a long weekend getaway in this lovely cottage. the setting is lovely, quiet, has a well stocked kitchen for cooking in and is also near to local restaurants and places of interest. This is our second stay at the cottage and we will definitely rent it again. The hosts are prompt answering any questions that arise. Truly a gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxana M.

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

Beautiful location on a quiet lake

My family and I stayed at Kevin's cottage for a week and loved it. The location was perfect. The huge deck overlooking the lake is the perfect place to spend the day. Kevin was very responsive to our questions. We loved the kayaks and the other lawn games available in the shed (cornhole, badminton, balls, etc). I will say that the kayaks and lawn are shared with the upper cottage, which was not clear to me from the description. It all worked out, though, as the other occupants were a nice older couple, they were kind and considerate. All in all, a lovely place, and I hope will will go back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark V.

Lyman lake rental

Our first trip to Maine and my Husband always wants to stay outside tourist areas about an hour, and this rental was about 30 minutes to Coastline..while Maine was beautiful, there is nothing in Lyman at all. The rental was decent but wish we would have rethunk the owners residence situation right across driveway. They were VERY kind and helpful with anything we needed but this place did not feel private to me even being tucked in the woods. They gave us WIFI password but it was a not available unless you stood by the door which was closest to the owners home.There are no curtains in kitchen, living room or one of the rooms where a futon was which is what my Son likes to sleep on...so at night while watching tv in my jammies it was like a fish bowl..it was uncomfortable lounging on wood structure futon like living room furniture(never understand why rentals have such uncomfortable furniture OR outdoor furniture inside for lounging).The lake was nice to wake up to and owners had 2 Kayaks to use, nice ones. We left the Kayaks on shore and planned to get them up to shed later but that eve. the owners were pulling them up to shed stating it was going to rain. Again, the owners were very kind and helpful..I just felt watched or monitored while trying to relax on vaca. I'm sure that was not their intent ...SO if you like total privacy then I would not recommend a property where owners are right behind your rental. We felt the rental was clean and I felt ok walking barefoot on floors which is something I'm particular about..I feel it should be updated but thats just me. I needed QTips as I didnt have any packed and I found some in a dusty little basket hanging on bathroom wall along with cotton balls in another dusty basket. The bathroom wasn't dirty though just needs updating and get rid of those baskets lol. The shower is a small stall and very small , my husband and teenager had no room in there but got the job done. We ended up leaving on Thursday instead of Saturday ..we needed some more action so we went to Boston for the remaining 2 days of our vaca.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tylee F.

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

Amazing views

Cabin and property were beautiful. The view of the lake both in the day and night were breathtaking. All amenities were just as stated and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen M.

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

Lake House

Great views
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Nice!

This was a really relaxing place to stay. The amenities are just as described, and the owners left welcoming, friendly notes in the cottage. I saw some reviews talking about a lack of Wi-Fi, but they’ve since set that up, and it works just fine to stream movies etc. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to sit by the water or do some kayaking without worrying about a lot of speed boats, this is a good choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Perfect!

We had a great mini vacation at this cozy cabin! We had a great time with family and enjoyed the beautiful setting! Very clean and well equipped. Would highly recommend and will be back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Clean, quiet cabin that met all of our needs

We just came home from a wonderful stay on Swan pond at this property. It was everything we could have wanted and more. We have been coming to the lake for years and staying at our family’s place, so we knew what to expect (an amazing, crystal clear pond with no public access, minimal boat traffic during the week and great fishing). We needed a little more space this year so decided to rent this cabin. The listing and pictures were accurate, the property was well-maintained and the cabin was quiet and comfortable. We have three young kids and they really enjoyed the shed of yard games, kayaks, fire pit and swimming in the near zero-entry lakefront. Regarding the review below about the in-laws— Ann and Bob were the icing on the cake for us. We actually are generally very private people and I can say we never felt intruded upon or strange about the house set up. They were a delight, huge help to us with small questions and seriously the nicest people. We had a great stay and hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

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

A piece of Paradise!

We had such a great stay at this small piece of paradise! Everything was perfect! Bob and Ann were delightful and made our holiday even better than anticipated. The "camp" had a full complete kitchen, plenty of bedding, outdoor chairs, BBQ! We appreciated the peaceful location, the tranquility and the beauty of nature! Thank you for sharing this paradise with our family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianne R.

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

Lovely and just what we were looking for!

This was perfect for our family! The house was clean and had everything that we needed - lots of gadgets and tools in the kitchen, which was great for cooking. The neighbors (in laws) were so kind and helpful, but did not feel intrusive at all. The in laws’ house is behind the rental property, so I did not experience the 'fishbowl' feeling referenced in another review, since windows don't face that house. The couches were pretty soft, so we had to pull in the more sturdy chairs from the deck for my mom and grandmother when they visited. There was a card table that we used to do a puzzle, and there were many board games available that we took advantage of as well. The deck was great, and there was a big lawn and many lawn toys in the well-organized shed, and the kids had fun running around. We took out the kayaks and the kids swam in the pond. The property was neat and we had lots of firewood available for roasting marshmallows in the fire pit. Homeowners were kind, thoughtful and responsive in their communications. The view from the house and the deck was amazing! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelia H.

Beautiful!

Very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

We love this place

This was our second time staying at this house, and we just love it. It's remote enough to be secluded, quiet and relaxing, but close enough to all the hiking, biking and beach we wanted. Some afternoons we just relaxed and played in the yard with our kids. Also it's very clean and organized - made cooking our own meals very easy. Truly a gem on HomeAway. Thanks again for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Zen Pond retreat

From the moment you step into the front door you want to pinch yourself when you look through the front room windows to Swan Pond, which was in full color and reflections...breathtaking vistas! The cabin was clean and welcoming in the Zen Blue and cabin cozy furnishings. bed comfy and quiet nights for sleeping. Wonderful place and 3 miles up the road at Waterboro is the Cozy Corner for breakfast or lunch. A sneak preview of Heaven! Will definitely plan on coming back.Easy in and Easy out. Wonderful gas stove for heat. Thanks for sharing! Joplin Mo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Best place we've ever stayed!

I cannot say enough good things about this property and location. Tucked down a quiet dirt road, remote enough to be a peaceful escape, but still just a short drive to the beach, bike paths, Portland, etc. The house was immaculately clean - and with a newly-crawling infant, this was a huge relief! So many little touches to make our stay easier: Kitchen was stocked with just the right supplies, beds were clean and so comfortable. And the location - just stunning. A view of the pond from the entire back of the house (even from the master bed!). A huge clean yard for my kids to play in, a shed full of lawn & pond stuff to use. We absolutely loved our time here. By far the best house we've ever found on HomeAway. Don't hesitate - book this beautiful vacation home, I promise you won't be disappointed. We will absolutely be back. Thanks so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017