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Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly!

Union accommodation with kitchen

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV
Dining
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Union, ME
  • Place, St. George River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Samoset Resort Golf Course
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Union

On lake.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of St. George River and 6 miles (10 km) of Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery with a stay here. Morse's Sauerkraut and Camden Snow Bowl are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • St. George River - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Camden Opera House - 25 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre - 25 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Mount Battie - 25 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 28 min drive - 23.0 miles

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 30 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪C&S One Stop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Morse's Sauerkraut - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Pour Farm - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery - ‬6 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 Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly!

Pack your bags and grab the family, it's vacation time at the lake! This abode is nestled in Union, Maine, ideally located 15 minutes from Penobscot Bay. With boating, seafood, and parks nearby, there is plenty for you to see and do! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath hideaway sits 100 feet from the water, making it ideal for couples and small families seeking a slice of the lakeside life. From enjoying morning sunrises to tackling nearby trails, life will be a breeze!

-- THE PROPERTY --

1 Mi to Public Boat Launch | Lakeside Cottage | Rustic Interior | Lake Views

With all the comforts of home in this retreat, you can bring the whole family to enjoy life on the lake! Bring your paddleboards, kayaks, jet ski, and motorboat, as there's a public boat launch one mile away.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Spacious yard area, fire pit, shared dock access, outdoor porch area
INDOOR LIVING: Wood-burning stove (wood not provided), Smart TV, 700 sq ft
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, dishes & silverware, stove, microwave, cooking basics, toaster, drip coffee maker
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, iron & board, linens/towels, central heating & air conditioning
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: Traveling with more than 4? Reach out about the second vacation rental on site, Evolve listing 436932. Inquire about renting both properties together

*NOTE: This is a quiet residential property that is best-suited for families, and is not an appropriate place to host raucous parties or large groups*

-- THE LOCATION --

BOAT/WATERSPORT RENTALS: Rockport Charters and Mooring Inc. (14.0 miles), Schooner Olad & Cutter Owl (17.1 miles), Evening Star Yacht Charters (19.9 miles), Ducktrap Kayak (21.1 miles)
FOOD AND DRINK: Union Farmers Market (2.9 miles), Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery (3.7 miles), Cellardoor Winery (18.2 miles)
OUTDOOR FUN: Ayer Park (3.6 miles), Cramer Park (14.3 miles), Rockport Marine Park (14.5 miles), Thomaston Dog Park (15.6 miles), Harbor Park (17.5 miles), Camden Hills State Park (18.6 miles)
EVENTS: Banff Moutain Film Festival World Tour (14.7 miles), Main Restaurant Week (14.7 miles), Main Lobster Festival (17.3 miles)
AIRPORTS: Knox County Regional Airport (20.9 miles), Bangor International Airport (60.1 miles), Portland International Jetport (81.8 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Please be respectful of the neighbors. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This cabin is seasonal and only available to rent from May-October
- NOTE: For your safety, there is no parking allowed over the septic system
- NOTE: The water source is lake-fed filtered water, ideal for showering and washing dishes but not for drinking water
- NOTE: This is a quiet residential property that is best-suited for families, and is not an appropirate place to host raucus parties or large groups
- NOTE: This area has brown-tailed moths and caterpillars. Please note they will cause a rash if your skin has contact with them

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Motor boating 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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

Vrbo Property
New! Summer Serenity on the Lake Pets Welcome!
Summer Serenity Across from Lake; Family Friendly!
NEW! Summer Serenity on the Lake; Family Friendly!
Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! Cottage
Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! Appleton
436933

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! to the airport?

This cottage is 20.4 mi (32-min drive) away from the Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly!?

As of Jun 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! on Jun 26, 2026 start from $412, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! to the beach?

This cottage is 16 mi (24-min drive) from Laite Memorial Beach and 18.7 mi (27-min drive) from Barrett's Cove Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! to downtown Union?

This cottage is 2.5 mi away from Union.

Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sallie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Short stay only.

Great location for visiting the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ML

2nd stay there and it’s still a nice place.

This was my 2nd trip there and it was just as great as it was last time. If it’s available on my next trip to Maine, I’d certainly rent it again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Perfect weekend spot!

This property is very charming and was the perfect quiet location for a weekend away. The place was clean and quiet and had beautiful views of the lake! Recommend for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Diana L

Sisters get away trip to Maine

Overall all, it was fine. We enjoyed exploring the area and the location of the cottage was convenient. We did so much traveling that we didn't have time to sit outside, build a fire in the firepit in the evening, or sit on the dock. The price was reasonable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

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

Summer getaway

The property was great , everything was quiet and lovely! The lake is beautiful and clean . There is ample things to do in the area. Everyone near by was lovely. Would highly reccomend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Zachary Woolson

Very good base camp

This cottage across from Sennebec Pond was a great experience. The host was very helpful and very nice. We will definitely be back. The only thing I will say is it is very rustic which is my taste but might not be for everybody. I am looking forward to booking again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelli H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for a short stay

It was great to spend a few days at the lake! From the listing, we did not realize that we were across the street from the lake and that we would be sharing space (lucky for us, we came during the week and fortunately did not have to share!). We also had to improvise to have outdoor furniture as nothing was set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ML

Nice place and I’d do it again.

This was a nice place that fit the bill perfectly for me and I’ll definitely rent it again if the opportunity came up.- No issues with check-in or out.- Temps got into the mid-90’s and the heat pump kept up with no issues. - Wifi worked great. Mobile phone service was non-existent for me.- The water pressure in the shower was fine, and the hot water was plenty hot.- Dedicated parking was really convenient.- Gas station with convenience store was a few minutes up the road.- Figure on bringing about 1 gallon of potable water per adult per day for: coffee/tea, hydration, and brushing.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julia F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would have loved to have more time to stay at the property and enjoy the lake - it was beautiful! The house itself was fine - my friend described it as a giant shed. But there needs to be pillow protectors on the pillows - it sucks when you're a non-smoker, haven't brought your own pillows from home, put your head down late at night to finally go to sleep and get the stench of cigarette smoke. I don't believe anyone had been smoking inside but I do believe smokers had rented the property before us and the smell was imbedded in the hair and transferred to the pillow. Yuck!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

carlos

A very restful stay

We stayed at this cottage for five days in early July and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is centrally located in the state. It's a quick ride to Camden, Rockland and a two hours to Bar Harbor. The cottage sits on a very pretty clean lake and boat/canoe rentals are available in a campground ten minutes away. The cottage is fully furnished. The kitchen has everything you need. When we had a problem with the stove, the owner very quickly got in touch with the property manager who fixed the problem while we were out. The cottage is spacious and can easily host up to six people. The living room is welcoming and it's nice to sit in after a day exploring the beauty of Maine. There is a small grocery nearby and a well stocked Hannaford market not to far away. Finally, the area is very quiet and peaceful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Would definitely stay here again

It's a spcious cabin with plenty of room to spread out, and a beautiful view of Sennebec Pond in Union ME. A half hour to Camden and Rockland, and just a beautiful area. Full kitchen set up, hot showers, a nice deck and fire pit for relaxing and enjoying the view of the pond. Everything was neat, clean and well organized, and stay instructions were simple and easy to follow. The only negative, and it's a realtively small one it the grans scheme, was that the windows were't clean when we looked out on the pond from inside. Not muddy or gross, just not clean. Overall we loved it, and have book marked it to visit again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

L R "Brad" B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spartan but adequate

My wife and I were looking for a spot to serve as "base camp" for day trips to the Maine coast. The cabin meet those needs. The amenities are a bit spartan, meaning you need to bring your own food. We were a bit concerned about how to stay warm until we noticed there was a new split A/C-Heating unit installed. There were no instructions but once we fired up the heat we were able to keep the main living area comfortable. The "master" bedroom had a portable electric radiator for heat. There was no heat in the second bedroom with twin beds. The double bed was not very comfortable as you tended to get "swallowed" by the soft mattress. The cabin is located off the coast and across the street from a very lovely small lake. Sunrises were pretty spectacular with a layer of fog floating above the water. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay, place very clean. It was a bit away from things to do but very relaxing. Fire pit was a bonus. We had starry nights and saw shooting stars. Lake is beautiful! Only suggestion I would make is to update bath towels and also put a full length mirror in one of the rooms. Overall great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

It was a great place to relax and enjoy friends

Very happy with the camp.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very disappointed.

Given the relatively high cost (by the time you factor in extra owner fee, cleaning fee, etc.), we just expected something superior. Was far off into the boondocks with nothing around to explore, converted double wide trailer was unfinished, and cheaply furnished, with no drinkable water, and only source of heat a wood burning stove which we elected to forgo. We froze through the one night we stayed and left first thing the next morning. I asked for a refund for the next 2 nights but was denied. Still, I’m not sorry we lost money bc we found a hotel in Camden for the next couple nights and it was lovely (and less $!). To be fair, we should have looked more carefully at the listing. We had to scramble for a last minute substitution, and and assumed the price reflected quality. It did not in this case. Buyer beware.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

Although the property was clean, our check in was delayed two hours because of housekeeping not finishing in time. The description of the property made it sound like a home, not a camp and that it was on the water, not across an access road with other camps in front of ours. The description did mention we were sharing a dock but the dock was only large enough for chairs so we were not able to use it due to the other camp constantly using it. The bed was only a full sized bed, the fridge didnt keep things cold, no heating system and a few nights were very chilly. Just an overall disappointing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

Serene is an accurate description!

We LOVED our week at this lake house. While it is definitely more of a camp than a house (walls were painted osb, windows were difficult to open/close), it was super clean and didn't lack any interior amenities. My husband loved the super firm mattress! The lake was warm so we swam every day, often multiple times per day, and were fortunate that the rental across the street had a nice family who didn't mind sharing the dock. The neighbors who own the adjacent camps were very friendly, as well, and even offered to share some fish they'd caught! The lake was so nice! We brought our own kayaks to explore, and hiked many of the nearby preserves that were less than a 20 minute drive. I think the only things we missed during the entire week were a fire pit and a bigger charcoal grill. Future renters should be aware that steaks, potatoes, and corn on the cob for two people had to be grilled in two batches. Plan your meals accordingly!
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana L.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025