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Peaceful lakeside getaway

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6134 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful lakeside getaway

Start your day at Young's Point Cottage on the screened porch overlooking the water. Put in your canoe or kayak and paddle around the 650-acre lake. Fall asleep to the sounds of the wind in the big pine trees and the loons calling to each other across the lake. Relax and unwind in this peaceful spot on Togus Pond, 10 minutes from downtown Augusta.

The two-bedroom, one bathroom, year-round home is fully furnished and equipped. Sleeps 6+. Oil-fired hot water and heat. Pet-friendly.

Property manager

Mary MacDonald-Murray

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 1,440 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Peaceful Lakefront Getaway House Augusta
Peaceful Lakefront Getaway Augusta
Peaceful front Getaway August
Peaceful Lakefront Getaway Cottage
Peaceful Lakefront Getaway Augusta
Peaceful Lakefront Getaway Cottage Augusta

About the area

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Augusta, ME

What's nearby

  • Old Fort Western - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Kennebec River Rail Trail - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Maine State House - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Augusta Civic Center - 16 min drive - 17.3 km
  • University of Maine at Augusta - 16 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cushnoc Brewing Co. Annex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪College Carry-Out - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful lakeside getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful lakeside getaway?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful lakeside getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful lakeside getaway located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of VA Maine Healthcare System - Togus, Samantha Smith and Viles Arboretum. Maine State Museum and Pine Tree State Arboretum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Peaceful lakeside getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10

Quaint
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We love everything about this cottage and could stay all summer here! The water was perfect for swimming and we enjoyed the frogs, fireflies, fish, and of course the cry of the loons! Thank you Mary & Logan for another memorable week in Maine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this classic lakeside cabin. Like others, we spent all of our time on the porch! The house was well stocked and owner was very responsive. The lake was beautiful and clear, perfect for swimming, kayaking, and relaxing next to!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We had an amazing time. The camp is beautiful. Cozy and gorgeous. Kids swam in the pond everyday. Close to coast for easy day trips. Mary was an amazing host. Hard to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

This rental was beyond amazing! I had a wide range of ages staying there with me (5+). We were all busy fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, bike riding and watching the loons and eagles from the front porch all week. We never had to leave. It was so relaxing. I would definitely book this rental again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great cottage, awesome views, super fishing! Mary and Logan thought of everything. What a wonderful screened porch. I can't wait to make my way back to that house! It was definitely worth the 9 hour drive. The wildlife was constantly surprising me. I loved the eagle and loons. Thanks for a great place to stay and for a well stocked home, much more than other places I have stayed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

We had a wonderful time on our recent summer vacation at Togus Pond. The house is much more spacious than the pictures indicate. Comfortable living room and beautiful screened porch overlooking the lake. Lake was great for swimming and boating - quiet and with a bunch of resident loons. The location was excellent - only 10 minutes from Augusta but quiet and peaceful. Mary was an absolute pleasure to work with. She responded to questions quickly and completely addressed any concerns we had. Overall, her customer service was superlative.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10

Young's Cottage on Togus Pond has been a special getaway for my Friend Nancy, our dogs and me. My second visit and Nancy's first. All the amenities of home and more...like the screened in porch! That porch is feet away from the water. We had loons every day and evening come by to welcome us. One word for Mary and Logan's Cottage is "Serene". We spent most of our time on the Porch. We always had our morning coffee outside in the morning air. There are two smaller beds on the porch that you can take an afternoon nap if you need. My friend loved the porch so much she slept on it for most of our nights."Just like camping outside without the bugs! Thank you Mary & Logan for sharing your cottage with us. A little peace of Heaven. Wonderful Memories we will always Treasure! Be well and stay safe. Nancy, Rizzo, Linda and Bentley.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Loved the cottage. To me it was more than a cottage. Plenty of room to spread out. Very warm and inviting to just sit and relax which is hard for me. Always on the go! Loved the screened in porch over looking the pond. I got up early on my last morning to see the sun rise...wow! Seeing the sun come up over the pond was so serene. Loons swimming by sang their song. Mary and Logan's cottage sits on a large piece of wooded property along the pond with no houses on top of you. Space to breathe. So peaceful and quiet. Wonderful neighboorhood with respectful folks. The cottage was well supplied so if you forgot something, it mostly would be there for your use. Mary and Logan thought of just about everything. All I had to do was bring my food for me and my dog and his doggy bed. Very comfy bed and plenty of extra blankets for snuggling up with on a chilly night. Wonderful hosts. Highly recommend (5 stars) and I will stay again in the near future. Thank you Mary and Logan. Linda and pup Bentley from southern Maine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

This was a wonderful cottage to stay in with our family. We enjoyed sipping coffee while watching the sun rise over the lake, and playing croquet with the kids outside using the set in the sun room. There are even concrete steps into the lake from the property, which is a nice plus given the rocks around the lake. The area is super quiet with surprisingly few bugs given proximity to forest and lake. WiFi works great and the LTE service available is US Cellular. Plenty of parking, I imagine you might even be able to fit 4 vehicles. Some caveats for the traveler: 1) The laundry is downstairs, and there is no railing, so be careful while carrying your buckets down to it. The washer and dryer set appear brand new and they worked great. 2) Check the kitchen before doing a food run to ensure you have what you would need to prepare. 3) The thing that looks like a microwave is a mini-oven :) 4) Power outlet placement, type, and quantity are reflective of the time period when the cottage was built, so if you have tons of gadgetry to hook up, be prepared to bring extensions, power strips, etc. 5) If you're confused why there appears to be no window covering on some windows, check for a rollup blind, as it might be hiding in the valance. :) We wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable and quiet retreat for the family! I look forward to coming back in the wintertime to try the fireplace, but I'll be using a 4WD as the road its on is dirt. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10

We enjoyed our stay !!! Very convenient and beautiful location
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

This was our third stay at Togus Pond (our second this year). We felt like we had the pond to yourselves, it was so quiet. The cottage is very clean and well stocked. Mary, the owner, is always helpful. Wish we could stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

This cottage has everything that you need for a relaxing and peaceful vacation by a nice and quiet small lake. Mary has stocked the cottage incredibly well, with more than one would need to provide as a vrbo rental, including many kitchen items. The window aircon was much appreciate for the 2 weeks that we were there given it was in the nineties. The porch as others have said is where you will spend 90% of your time when in the house, the other rooms are good, but the porch is huge and overlooks the lake. As with all older cottages, it has its quirks, such as mainly older 2 pronged outlets, but Mary provides extension cords and adapters to make it work. The yard is open to the lake, and no neighbors on either side make it a quiet location. Definitely recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Quiet, relaxing and something to look forward to year after the year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10

Great location and right on the water. There is no TV so if that’s important to you, bring some tech. WiFi was great and reliable. We really enjoyed the screened porch - such a relaxing setting. Also appreciate that the cottage was dog friendly. I love being able to bring my dogs along.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

Great place to stay whether you are looking for a home base while you explore the many wonders of Maine or want a quiet lakeside retreat. The screened porch is fabulous! If you head north on Route 3, be sure to try John's Ice Cream Factory in Liberty.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

This was our second year at the cottage on Togus Pond. We loved it every bit as much as the first time. It's super clean, has everything you need, and the owner, Mary, is great! Wish we were there right now!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

The house was very clean and homey. Everything we could have needed was provided
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

When we first got to the cabin, we dropped our bags and groceries on the porch and walked right out to the pond to take in the sunset. Muted pinks and sapphires of the sky reflected in the calm water. Birds and bugs of all shapes and sizes swooped down and back up into the trees. By nightfall, we were enjoying our dinner (local fiddleheads & scallops) on the covered porch and listening to the loons. Logan & Mary’s place is a gem in the woods - both inside and outside the cabin doors. We love the creaking wooden floors, the sweeping staircase, the vintage sink, birds’s nest outside the kitchen doors, cozy upstairs bedrooms with views of the pond... This cabin has been lovingly preserved with a mix of old world and modern conveniences - think brick fireplace, wood paneled ceilings along with a dishwasher and well-stocked kitchen. We loved exploring the woods and marshes all day and coming home to a shower and clean linens. Thank you for our week in Maine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Lovely, quiet, picturesque. Felt very comfortable, safe and cozy in this house. It had everything we needed for a great week of relaxation. Truly a lake cottage experience—we will return as soon as we can get away again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10

Old school lake house with great views, quiet, fire pit, nice porch. What more do you need? Kind and responsive owners as well. Loved my stay, will return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10

Our stay was absolutely lovely! The cabin was so charming and cozy. Cleanliness was fantastic, check-in was easy, and we were provided with all the amenities we could ask for. I would absolutely book this cabin again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10

I would recommend this place to anyone! Such a lovely place for a vacation! Our expectations were exceeded when we got there. What a beautiful view right from the house! Had such a great relaxing time and we will definitely be going back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10

My fourth time here and nice of an experience as always.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10

We had a wonderful stay! The house was well stocked with anything you may have forgotten. The view was incredible! The fall weather was perfect! I would recommend to everyone! Can't wait for our next stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020