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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

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Lyman, ME
  • Engine
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Funtown Splashtown USA
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alfred

On lake.At this Alfred vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Swan Pond and 6 miles (10 km) of Kennebunk Pond. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Saco River and Swan Pond.
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What's nearby

  • Engine - 25 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Funtown Splashtown USA - 28 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach - 30 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 30 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Palace Playland - 30 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterboro Market & Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Xota Brewing Company - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Town Line Family Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Goodwin's Mills General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waterboro House of Pizza - ‬19 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.

Maine Cottage

Year-round Maine cottage on Barker's Pond Road. Adorable accommodations for 2 to 4 in a Maine lake setting. The cottage is in the perfect location close to everything but with a secluded feeling. Bring your paddle boards, fishing poles, and hiking boots. Excellent little cottage for Ice Fisher people! Great trails for ATVs, hiking, or biking. We provide 2 Old Town Kayaks with life jackets and paddles. The water is crystal clear and the fish are biting Summer and Winter! The water is crystal clear and perfect for swimming!

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 is also known as

Maine Cottage Lyman
Maine Cottage Private vacation home
Maine Cottage Private vacation home Lyman

Frequently asked questions

How close is Maine Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.9 mi (35-min drive) away from the Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Maine Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Maine Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is 16.4 mi (36-min drive) from Old Orchard Beach and 15.4 mi (39-min drive) from Ferry Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Maine Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Maine Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Maine Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Maine Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Maine Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Maine Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Maine Cottage to downtown Alfred?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi away from Lyman.

Maine Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

secluded and cozy

Check-in process easy, cabin small but fit two people nicely. 3 floors in a small space, so there were always stairs to negotiate--not a problem for us, but may be for some. Comfy bed, nice bedding and pillows. Owner gave us a restaurant recommendation (Ken's) that garnered an outstanding seafood meal. Don't miss the lobster rolls!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Lovely time at a lovely place. Even with the rain, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jus What We Need It.

My husband and I and my daughter and her husband really enjoy the Maine cottage. Everything was perfect. We made two breakfast at it well equipped kitchen and enjoyed it right by the window looking out to the Pond.Thank very much Penelope and Pit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this cottage for mine and my husband's anniversary

We loved everything about our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy lake property

Second time staying at this property and will definitely stay again !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

Great place to stay. Cute and comfy in a nicely secluded spot. Hosts are very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deb and John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view of the pond.

Cottage was very clean, organized and equipped. For older seniors and people with disabilities it might be helpful to mentioned that the main floor has the kitchen and bathroom and the main bedroom is down one flight and the living room is up one flight.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin/lake, not-so-beautiful drive in…

Pete & Penny (property owner/Vrbo listers) were wonderful & responsive: from its booking, to its check-in/arrival, to a couple needs once on site, to a “Safe travels/farewell!” upon checkout. Cabin was adorable…& totally “Maine.” So nice to have use of kayaks on a small, quiet lake; firepit outside the cabin; etc. Loved that they live on-site/close by & their free-range chickens about, too! :) My only request would be to update its listing details to thoroughly explain to guests HOW “remote” it is…& that Barkers Pond Rd in is unpaved, EXTREMELY washed out & crippling potholes that you can’t avoid if you tried. Sincerely, had we not come up in an AWD SUV, I’d have truly been concerned with even GETTING to the cabin on this road! A sedan or any “basic” car, literally would have struggled. As I live in a rural area of Upstate NY with similar(ish) roads in areas: please! Whomever is fully “in charge” of that road? Be it the camp owners, the town/municipality(?), whomever? Take better care/fill/tamp down/grade out your access road on the regular after storms (as well as updating your listing to explain the cabin’s FULL location/this road in!) or, I can assure you, you’ll likely end up with WORSE reviews at some point, when someone gets stuck/pops a tire/cracks an axle coming in to or going out of the extremely poorly cared for road. That was its only “bad” part… Cabin itself clean, tidy, great water pressure for showers, etc. - thank you, again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well Worth It

Communication before, during and after was great. The location was within a short drive to many offerings. Swimming access was ideal and was very enjoyable. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a great base point in a central location with the option to have a great time at the location as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Extra Mile

If you want an extremely relaxing place, drive the extra mile into the woods to a great cabin on a beautiful pond. We were out to dinner our second night when a storm hit. On our way back to the cabin, a tree had fallen across the only entrance to the property and was impassible by car. The host was extremely quick to respond and brought us in via ATV trails on a side-by-side. Talk about service! If you want to get away from it all, stay with hosts that will go that extra mile to ensure you have everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Emily K., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Relaxing

Penny & Peter were lovely hosts. They live close by but only saw them occasionally. They were there to greet us and get us settled in. There's a lovely outdoor grill space with a brand new grill and your own private dock to chill on. They had everything we needed down to the olive oil! I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking Getaway/ We didn’t want to leave

Penelope and Pete were the most welcoming and accomodating hosts. The property was so picturesque! Swimming, kayaking and fishing all in our backyard! It was so hard to leave, we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Maine Adventure

My kids and I stayed at this little cottage on the pond. It was so peaceful and the manager was so very pleasant to talk with. We fished and the kids swam in the pond. We are definitely planning to come back in the winter because they are making a 4 season cottage ready. Everyone in the area was friendly! And the hen eggs were delicious! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

Lovely owners, lovely cabin, lovely lake! The owners are in the cabin next door and were there to greet us when we arrived after a 12 hour drive. The cabin was just like the pictures, perfect for our little family. My husband enjoyed fishing and the provided kayaks. It's inland about half an hour which is great for visiting multiple locations. We stayed a week and went to Kennebunkport, Wells, Old Orchard Beach, Biddeford Pool and Fortunes Rocks. We went hiking, beaching, antiquing and dining. Great experience for our first trip to Maine!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL P., Medford, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Little Cabin

Nice cabin right on a little pond, was clean and well cared for. Owner met us for check in and was attentive to issue with a power outage due to a storm. The cabin had a generator, so we didn't miss a beat. The cabin had all the necessary amenities for a nice stay. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Barking pond

Very clean; very well stocked. Perfect for my needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent and surprisingly beautiful

We arrived after dark and when we arrived we were greeted by twinkling lights and dancing torches. The whole pond was sprinkled with similar decor. We squeezed in a morning kayak and mile long walks. So beautiful and happy. Hosts were gregarious and all the towns were twenty minutes away that offered fine dining and shopping. Purchased lots of Lilly Pulitzer, antiques and stopped for ice cream too. A perfect holiday weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We rented the cabin because our son was getting married over the weekend a short drive away. We were not there much, but wished we had more time to explore the area. The pond view in the early morning was nice and quiet. The owners were both very nice. The cabin was as described and the added beverages to the fridge and coffee supplies were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly Quaint Get-Away

Loved this cabin in the woods of Maine, off the beaten path, on a beautiful, quiet, clear pond. Our hosts were nearby and gracious, but never bothersome. Our accommodations were perfect for two of us. Cozy, clean, unique, private, relaxing. We were allowed use of kayaks and thoroughly enjoyed our strolls around the pond in them. There were comfortable chairs on a deck right at the water's edge so we could watch nature come alive every morning and evening. A resident loon, a bald eagle, jumping fish, squirrels, chipmunks, bumble bee, and a neighborhood lab dog that loved to swim in the pond. We would highly recommend this venue!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

The property manager was super helpful!! Very great people!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Vacation Rental

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! There was plenty of room for a family of four. Access to the lake was right at our back door. We enjoyed the dock and the kayaks. The owners are also very nice! Our daughter was sick on one of our days here and they offered to drive into town for us to get her medicine if needed. We lost one day of sightseeing because of her sick day, but we were able to keep ourselves and our other child entertained on the lake. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini vacation

The house was the perfect spot for us. The host was very nice and we enjoyed our stay very much. It was nice to sit on the dock with a coffee in the morning or in the evening with a glass of wine. The home was very clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Pond

The location and stay were amazingly relaxing and just far enough from the beaten path. Days spent relaxing by the pond were magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

Liked: Cleanliness

This was a wonderful place to stay!

We had great access to a beautiful deck and kayaking. It was in the middle of several places we wanted to visit. The owners are very nice people. We had a really good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023