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Cozy Year-round House right outside Portland Maine on Highland Lake.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Year-round House right outside Portland Maine on Highland Lake.

Just finished renovations!!!!! The perfect year round get-a-way. Sit, relax and enjoy the beautiful view of the lake any time of the year. You will feel miles way from it all even though you are just outside of Portland Maine. Our year round camp is located on Highland Lake It is the quintessential location to enjoy all the things Maine can offer. We are just a short drive to the beautiful Maine beaches and our local ski resort. Shawnee Peak We are an hour to the White Moutains and forty minutes to Freeport. Sit out by the fire pit and listen to the loons as you watch the moon rise, or take out one of our kayaks and float in peace. Our camp offer a paddle boat, four kayaks, and a canoe. (Lifejackets included) A 50 feet dock to fish off of. There is a trampoline raft in the water and several floats for all to enjoy. We have croquet set, a bocce ball set and a small volleyball/badminton set that can be set up in the back yard In the winter you can go x country skiing, ice fishing or snowmobiling right out the front door. The owners live next door so if you forgot anything,or need help finding your way around, just ask and we will help you out.


Have fun sitting around the fire pit, but please remember that our camp is surrounded by year round residents and work during the week, so we ask that you honor a 11:00p.m. quiet hour. If you have questions feel free to call or text me at 207-332- 8688( Cleaning fee and payment options in the off season, are available)


Milfoil Protection: We ask that you check any fishing gear and your boat for milfoil. Our lake is one of a few left in Maine that is free of milfoil.

Property manager

Donna Pennoyer

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Note from host: I have a portable crib and highchair available.

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Windham, ME

What's nearby

  • University of Southern Maine - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • University of New England - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
  • State Theatre - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Thompson's Point - 18 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 25 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Falmouth Service Plaza - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Allagash Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Harmon's Lunch - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Severino's Variety - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Year-round House right outside Portland Maine on Highland Lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Year-round House right outside Portland Maine on Highland Lake.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Year-round House right outside Portland Maine on Highland Lake.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Year-round House right outside Portland Maine on Highland Lake. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Riverside Municipal Golf Course, Maine Wildlife Park, and Happy Wheels Skate Center. Seacoast Adventure and Southworth Planetarium are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Cozy Year-round House right outside Portland Maine on Highland Lake. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The location couldn’t be any better and the host was very attentive. We would consider staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Anniversary getaway

Great views of the lake! Cabin was very cozy! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

House on the lake

My wife and I stay for a long weekend, had a great time! Anything you might need is provided, watched the sun rise over the lake right from the dinning table, enjoyed the gas fireplace at night. Off the beaten path but not really 5min and your on the main drag with a multitude of stores. I'm sure its even nicer in the warm weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Highland Lake

Great stay. Wonderful proximity to Portland. Quiet and peaceful. All that was needed for the stay was available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

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

Great place to get away

Very nice place to unplug and enjoy peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol-lynne p.

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

great house

Great mini vacation. Loved the area and the house. Will be back
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Excellent !

What we enjoyed the most, besides the beautiful cottage, amenities, and location, was the Lake. The calmness of the early morning views, and the easy accessibility, just to name a few. And of course, the incredible variety of birds, and their beautiful birdsongs. Our favorite was listening to calls of the loons echoing across the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Friends stay

Lovely living space and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

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

Cozy Lake House

Very nice house off the beaten path, yet close enough to all activities. Nestled in the woods on a lake made for very relaxing down time. Beds were super comfortable which was a huge plus. Perfect stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rusty R.

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

at the lake

We were in town for business, staying lakeside in a cozy cabin beats a roadside motel any day! Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Vacation in Maine

Loved the lake experience! It was so quiet and beautiful! We enjoyed all the space in the house. It was great for game night!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod N.

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

Great lakeside Portland area vacation home!

Excellent accommodations, wish we had stayed longer! Nice to be a short drive from the city, and at the same time be in a nice quiet woodsy area right on the lake! We loved the games area downstairs, and enjoyed boating with the kayaks and paddle boat provided. Lovely view of the lake from the kitchen /dining area. Excellent communications with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd M., McLean, VA

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

Relax lakeside

We had a wonderful 3-week stay at this comfortable lakeside home. Quiet location on a beautiful lake, easy drive to Portland city and airport. Lots of towns and nature walks to explore. Donna is very available and hospitable. Two king size beds is a bonus. Highly recommend!
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Comfy lakeside getaway

This lakeside home was comfortable, roomie, and exceeded our expectations. With updated finishes and a lot of kitchen and living space, this was the perfect space for a group of girls!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ethel M.

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

Cute cabin

Great location and had everything we needed. To be aware there are steep steps to get to the property. But very nice and peaceful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Perfect

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Check out

Very nice property. Check out time is 10 and you have to launder your sheets and start the towels you used. Made for a busy morning to check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Cozy winter get-away

We visited in February for some winter R & R and the house didn't disappoint! It was spotless and had everything we needed to make a snow day cozy and fun! We went snow tubing about 15 minutes down the road and although the lake wasn't frozen enough for skating, we found a great indoor ice rink about 15 minutes away. The house is located about 30 minutes north of the Portland waterfront, yet it feels like a world away. Restaurants and a grocery store are only about 10-15 minutes away, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Beautiful spot

We loved the location on the pretty and peaceful lake. It was relaxing and we enjoyed just sitting and enjoying the view. There weren’t many places nearby to get food, but we enjoyed going to Portland for meals. Having to do laundry on the checkout day felt rushed and it would have been better if we’d had a little bit later checkout time to allow for that and also if it had been communicated in advance. We would have chosen to bring our own linens if we’d known.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

peggy g., Naples Fl

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

Too many rules

When we arrived the host greeted us I was surprised to find we had to make our own beds strip them wash and dry all sheets and towels before leaving put sheets back folded on bed alot of work for vacation I am very used to stripping beds snd putting used towels together but not doung the laundry. Too many signs and rules hanging everywhere you look very threatening message about being out of house by 10 even though you have lots of house work to do Beautiful location nice house not a welcoming atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tricia R.

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

Peaceful and scenic Lakeside getaway near Portland, Maine

Our family had a nice relaxing retreat at this lakeside cottage. The house itself was cozy with knotty pine walls throughout. The new kitchen had basics of you would want/need to cook meals (no cookie sheet, no liquid measuring cup) and we cooked most of our food at the house and on the outdoor grill. Our girls enjoyed swimming in the lake (which was clean and warm), jumping off the trampoline floating dock, reading and kayaking. We delighted in listening to the calls of the loons in the evening. Regarding house: basement area was spacious and had its own small full bathroom and a completely separate small bedroom with a door and lock on it with a King Sized bed. (Mattress was comfortable and firm). Master bedroom on main floor was more spacious and had a pretty comfortable mattress as well. Second bedroom on main floor has 3 twin beds - one is a top bunk. Lovely views of the lake from the living room area! The owners lived next door - only about 50 feet away from the property line - and were gracious: they even offered us the use of their lake floats, which we appreciated. This proximity of homes also impacted privacy outdoors and occasionally resulted in hearing loud noise (when outdoors) to include lawn mowers, power washers, and construction sounds in the area - that said, we are used to going to Squam Lake where the homes are secluded, seasonal and it is very quiet whereas this is an area where many people live full time. There was no tourist info (maps, etc.) in the cottage when we arrived so be prepared to find out what's around before you arrive. There was a Hannaford Supermarket 4 miles away down the Main Road (#302) - very convenient! Portland was about 8 miles away and we enjoyed several trips there to outdoor restaurants and to a schooner ride on the Casco Bay. The internet did not work well for everyone - it worked perfectly on mobile phones but not on the laptop computers which caused some issues with taking online college classes. Never figured out how to work second television in basement - no instructions were left and couldn't connect to wifi on that either. Upstairs television was youtube tv and you could connect to amazon prime and Netflix etc. Didn't have most "regular" channels like CNN, ABC, etc but we didn't care. Overall, a nice, clean and spacious place to enjoy lakeside living and the owners were exceptionally accommodating. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

You'll love it here!

We spent Thanksgiving weekend in this charming lake house with our family and had such a great time! The home is clean and well-maintained, the kitchen is fully stocked with anything you’d need to prepare meals, and the beds are comfortable. The owners went above and beyond to make this a comfortable stay for us, checking in to make sure that we had all that we needed for our Thanksgiving dinner. We enjoyed being in such a beautiful setting with easy access to Portland. You can’t go wrong renting this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don B., Dahlonega

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

A Lake-whats not to love!

Cozy cabin right on the lake. It has everything you need for a comfortable get away at the lake. Great location near Portland with convenient grocery stores nearby. Also ease of travel to the northern coast of Maine. It has it all.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Excellent host great location

Very nice property, great location. Excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022