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Lakefront home with seasonal dock & deck - close to trails & ocean beaches

Escape to this serene lakeside haven where mornings begin with homemade pancakes on the deck overlooking Little Pond.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lake

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakefront home with seasonal dock & deck - close to trails & ocean beaches

The Retreat at Little Pond

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Retreat to the scenic shores of Little Pond at this two-bedroom Sanford home, a lakefront property with a lovely deck, and a wonderful location for hiking, snowshoeing, or lounging on nearby ocean beaches.

This cheerful red home sits on 100 feet of lakefront on the eastern banks of Little Pond, offering a private pier for kayakers. Take morning strolls to explore the hiking trails in the 600-acre Fenderson Wildlife Commons, spend an afternoon or two antiquing in downtown Wells nine miles east, or take an 11-mile drive to sunbathe and swim in the ocean at Ogunquit Beach, Crescent Beach, or Footbridge Beach.

An ideal escape for summer vacationers or fall foliage enthusiasts, this quiet home offers casual comfort with views of the lake and forest. Begin each morning with homemade pancakes in the full kitchen (with a dishwasher) and six-person dining space, use the free WiFi to check the day's weather report.

Spend the day paddling Little Pond in your kayak and retreating to the deck to read, play board games, or share an al fresco lunch. Watch a spectacular sunset over the lake before moving indoors to enjoy the TV and DVD player. (Please note that the two floors of this home are connected by a narrow spiral staircase, but that baby gates are provided for your peace of mind.)

Make yourself at home on the shores of Little Pond - begin planning your Maine vacation today!

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
The dock is seasonal and available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Wood is not provided for the firepit.
The fireplaces are not operational.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Dock details: attached to the shore seasonal Memorial Day-Labor Day

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1152 sq ft (107 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not 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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

10631

About the neighborhood

Map
Sanford, ME

What's nearby

  • Drakes Island - 21 min drive
  • Moody Beach - 21 min drive
  • Wells Beach - 22 min drive
  • Ogunquit Beach - 25 min drive
  • Marginal Way - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mel's Raspberry Patch - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smitty's GameLAB - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront home with seasonal dock & deck - close to trails & ocean beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront home with seasonal dock & deck - close to trails & ocean beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront home with seasonal dock & deck - close to trails & ocean beaches?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront home with seasonal dock & deck - close to trails & ocean beaches located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pine Hollow Little Par Three Golf Course, Bowl A Rama, and Old Marsh Country Club. Goodall Park and Benton Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Lakefront home with seasonal dock & deck - close to trails & ocean beaches Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michele Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice for Spring Break
Was in the area for Spring Break and this was a super cute little place. This was a great place to hang out and relax. I wish the weather would have been nicer so we could enjoy the yard and the pond.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sararose B.

Cozy Cabin
Spacious cabin in a quiet neighborhood! The lake scenery was gorgeous with all the different color leaves. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jules P.

Wow!
The house and pond are fantastic.What few issues that we had were handled so quickly that they were non-issues. Wish I could have convinced the boss to let me work from the rental.

8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cosy place
Nice and quiet. About 25 minutes drive to Ogunquit where we enjoyed beach and walking around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little pond cottage
We enjoyed this pond cottage. Perfectly located for us. Only enjoyed the pond from the porch 1 night but couldn’t beat the view of the water from the living room each morning. We will likely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mona T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Pretty as the Pictures
Lovely cottage with beautiful views of the lake. The only real drawbacks were the horrible smell of the water and there was only a single television with limited channels. All in all a wonderful cottage. It really is as pretty as the pictures We would definitely like to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Leonard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Not worth the money
Dangerous, steep, narrow spiral staircase. Couldn't open windows because only one screen in the whole house. 2 floors but only one bathroom. Noisy a/c in master bedroom, had to wear ear plugs to sleep. Hardwood picnic table uncomfortable to eat on. Main floor living room furniture very uncomfortable. Downstairs living room and second bedroom were nicer than the main floor but because of spiral staircase would not use. Three young boys in house next door very nice but also very noisy all day. Definitely not worth the money. We could have stayed in a hotel for less but no hotel nearby.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage
Cute cottage on a pond, other reviews that mention the tricky spiral staircase are spot on. We managed, but definitely wouldn't recommend for anyone elderly. A powder room (or even a full bath, there's room for it) would be a wonderful addition to the lower level. Neighbors are very close, but wasn't really an issue, if you're sitting on the patio or deck you don't see them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Cathleen B.

The pond was beautiful, and the cabin was very clean but the water was unacceptable, never mind t...
The pond was beautiful, and the cabin was very clean but the water was unacceptable, never mind that you never drink it the hideous smell is terrible

6/10 Okay

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
A nice place, but...
This was a nice camp on the pond. We had everything we needed. It was close to things to do. The air conditioning worked well during the 90 degree humid days. The deck with the patio set was very nice to enjoyed our morning coffee and afternoon beverages. We enjoyed the dock ramp and floating around the pond on floats. One big annoyance while we stayed there...This is advertised as a quiet place. It is noted "this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected" It would be quiet if the neighbor’s children did not yell all day long. Their house is in very close proximity to this camp. They knew no other volume. One day, one of them rode up and down and up and down the street in front of the camp on a mini dirt bike until he finally crashed into the trees beside the camp. Then that noise was done for that day. The air conditioner did a decent job to drown them out if you were inside. The camp itself was clean, but would have been nice if the bird droppings on the chairs on the lower patio were cleaned. The owner should really do something about the water in the camp. After a day, you find it really smelly. Yes, there is a faucet for drinking, but showering or just washing your face with it was terrible! It was a nice place, but keep in mind the things we noted if you choose to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On Little Pond
The place was great. The house was well stocked and very clean. There are great sunset views over the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Cokie L.

Nice place to stay
This is a nice cabin home in a great area. We had 20 minutes ride to everywhere we were going. The pond is lovely. Beds comfortable, well stocked home, bonus to have a washer/dryer and overall really good. There is a spiral staircase to the downstairs bedroom and living room. Super tight quarters on that staircase. Other than that, solidly good and easy to book and manage.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Serge L.

Great stay
Very clean place. Well supplied. Was roomy as well. Nice fishing pond as well. I recommend it !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Maria G.

House is great. Lake and dock access was nice. What's a shame is the smell of the water inside ho...
House is great. Lake and dock access was nice. What's a shame is the smell of the water inside house, although filtered, really need bottled water. Otherwise, loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
staircase
the property was fine, but I was surprised how close the neighbors were. This was hidden by careful planning of the photographs. The only interior issue was the spiral staircase and the only bathroom on the second floor. This staircase was diffficult/dangerous to navigate. With the possibility of 4 people staying on the first floor, I strongly suggest creating a half bathroom on the first floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

Awesome little hideaway
At first we thought the tv being downstairs was a negative. That said we did not turn it on for the 4 days we were there. It was clean, bright and views of lake were what we wanted. Everything worked. Only drawback I have is no measuring spoons or measuring cups. We solved that with a short hop to Ocean State for $4. Didn’t fish or use the lake but our purpose was to unwind and vegetate which it worked fine for.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Edward C.

Nice for most
Overall pretty nice, just have to work with some of the downsides. We would stay here again but not with my elderly mother-in-law.
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

Lake house
The house was spotless beds were comfortable everything is where it needs to be except for a big chef's knife, also the diving platform wasn't in place in the lake. The fishing was wonderful got some small largemouth bass and a most beautiful trout catch and release of course. Thank you for the wonderful place to stay.

6/10 Okay

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Enjoyable with caveats
The property was as pictured, but in a very cluttered neighborhood. The television was a floor below the living area with a very difficult tiny spiral staircase. Instead of using it, we exited the back door, climbed a staircase onto the deck and entered the street level kitchen. The bathroom and towels need updating. The water had a strong iron taste. We recommend bottled water. The property was spotlessly clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not worth the money too me
Absolutely need a canoe or kayak to enjoy the “lake”, it’s really a pond. The water smells like sulfur and it wasn’t cleaned to our liking. Location is fine if you want to spend a lot of time at house, but not if you want to spend a lot of time at the coastal areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal E.

Serenity!
We had a great weekend trip, it was so peaceful. Only issue is the water smelled funny. The views are spectacular
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F., Worcester, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Mixed review
Regarding the property itself, it was lovely. The home is much more spacious than I expected it to be. Fully stocked kitchen. All linens are there, plus extras. The bedrooms are very large. Yes, the water has a funny smell. The biggest things that i wished I had known in advance were - 1, there is no floating dock. Not sure why it’s in the pictures. 2, there is no actual beach or sandy area. It’s all dense brush and small trees. Then there’s about a two foot wide opening where you can walk into the lake. Otherwise, you can walk out onto the dock and get into the water there. The water is quite shallow by the dock, so it’s easy to get in and out. The water is mucky there though, it’s not sand. So we entered the water by stepping onto our floats and heading out to deep water. Bring floats!! We had so much fun in the deeper part of the lake. My husband also fished and caught quite a few. The neighbors are very close, but even still, the lake is so peaceful. Most of the time we were on the lake alone! House stays cool with window a/c’s and fans. Other than the beach/dock issues, our only real complaint is that we didn’t have hot water the first two days. I would have been fine to chalk this up to bad luck, had it been handled quickly and professionally by staff. I had to call four times to get assistance (they kept telling me a local agent would call back and one never did). When the local agent finally called she was very rude. The next day i received an apology and a hundred dollar refund offer. My husband says that even still, he would stay again, and I tend to agree. The house and lake were a lot of fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Brian M.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great weekend getaway
It was exactly what we were looking for. On a lake close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

alison j., southwick massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Get a way
I brought 4 teenage boys ages 12-14 with me for a little get a way. The cottage is in a perfect location, close to the lake. There is a beautiful deck with table and chairs as well to sit and relax on. There is a fireplace as well with Adirondack chairs. The owners provided some floats too which was great to use in the lake. There was a dock that my kids fished off of. The kitchen is stocked well with a lot of extras like flour, sugar, tea, coffee and some Keurig coffees too. the coffeemaker is a Keurig. Also had tin foil, spices, plastic bags etc for the kitchen. the bathroom also had a lot of toilet paper which is rare for a vacation home. AC was upstairs, downstairs there were fans. The TV is downstairs as well which my kids loved. The laundry room has washer/dryer with laundry detergent pods as well. This was a great location so close to the lake, peaceful and quiet. Great little get a way! Very clean too. I will def go back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020