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Maine Lakeside Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to this beautiful waterfront cottage, nestled in the great outdoors. Enjoy year-round adventures with ATV trails and water toys in the summer, and snowmobiling and ice fishing from your doorstep in winter. Take a short drive to Mount Katahdin state park or Bangor, or explore town via ATV trails.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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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 Lakeside Retreat

Beautiful waterfront cottage. Enjoy a peaceful getaway in the great outdoors. Bring your water toys and ATV's in the summer. The trails are right in your front yard. In the winter, Snowmobiling and Ice fishing from your door step. The town center with shopping and restaurants is a 10 minute car drive. Or you can take the ATV or snowmobile trails into town. Mount Katahdin state park is less than an hour north. Bangor is 45 minutes south.

There is an additional rollaway cot that’s perfect for a child or teen. There is also a queen size self-inflating air mattress that can be placed in the living room.

Reach out to us with any questions about the place or the area. Happy to answer anything!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Property is also known as

Maine Lakeside Retreat Lincoln
Maine Lakeside Retreat Private vacation home
Maine Lakeside Retreat Private vacation home Lincoln
Family friendly lake house on Little Narrows in Lincoln Maine

About the area

Map
Lincoln, ME

What's nearby

  • Penobscot Valley Hospital - 15 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Lincoln Memorial Library - 18 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Jato Highlands Golf Course - 27 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Collins Center for the Arts - 59 min drive - 90.3 km
  • University of Maine - 63 min drive - 88.8 km

Getting around

  • Millinocket, ME (MLT-Millinocket Municipal) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Forester Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ninja Express - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maine Lakeside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maine Lakeside Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Maine Lakeside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maine Lakeside Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maine Lakeside Retreat located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Penobscot Valley Hospital, Penobscot River and Lincoln Memorial Library. Jato Highlands Golf Course is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) away.

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Maine Lakeside Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and roomy home on a beautiful lake. We spent a wonderful two weeks there.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Excellent vacation home

This house is a great location for fishing both on the ponds and the rivers in the area. We had a great stay and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

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

Amazing property

This house on lake has everything you need to enjoy a family getaway. We absolutely loved everything there and being close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerrold H.

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

Amazing Stay

We stayed for a long weekend - absolutely loved it! Really got to experience Maine for what it is. Much needed R&R for the family. The cabin was beautiful, clean, and well-equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wedding weekend

We loved our little hideaway!!! It was perfect for our needs & we are definitely talking about next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

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

Beautiful view

We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was very clean, and the view of the lake was really nice. We had a busy weekend and didn't spend a lot of time there, but it was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine Z.

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

Lakehouse

Great two weeks.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Beautiful Home on the Water

We enjoyed our stay at the lake house. It was so peaceful and relaxing. Home is exactly as pictured and we couldn’t have asked for a better location. Perfectly stocked for all our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT H.

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

90th birthday

Such a beautiful, peaceful, cozy place...very well stocked ...quiet, close to town. Host was wonderfully accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Deserves higher than a 5-star rating

The house is amazing. Super clean, amazing view and the owner is very communicative. If I could give a higher rating I would! We would definitely love to come back some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen S.

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

July 2024

July 2024 - we would rent again Well appointed kitchen & bathroom Appreciated water bottles and K-Cups Beautiful lakeside location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

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

Frank’ Review

Great time. Excellent, comfy place. Was a little confused when told how to enter code for door since you really can’t see there’s a keypad above the door handle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane C., Where do you live?

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

Beautiful Home on the Water!

We loved this beautiful 3 bedroom home on the water! Clean, nicely decorated, and there is a beautiful view of the water. There was even a welcome basket waiting for us with snacks, coffee /creamers for the morning and a bottle of local wine. Beds/mattresses were very comfy and the kitchen was well stocked. The owner was very responsive and followed up during our stay to make sure that we had everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this lovely home on the Narrows!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kahla B.

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

Family trip

Nice, quiet, slice of heaven. Would have liked an easier way to access the water for our 3 year old, but he was brave and jumped in once. Saw lots of ducks, loons, and chipmunks. Shaun was easy going and accommodating. Had a couple hick ups with wiring, but he helped us with that. Had a great family trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

Perfect Maine Lake House!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Little Narrows Retreat! 4th of July week on the lake was something special - chilling by the lake, bonfire, s’mores and watching fireworks. Our objectives for the week were to chill out some days and also take day trips around central and eastern Maine (Baxter state park, Acadia and down east). Lincoln is a perfect location for that. Also the fishing (right off the dock!) was superb. Shaun was a great host - very responsive to our questions and requests. Highly recommended for a family lake house vacation in Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet R P.

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

Accommodating

My family ranged in age from 19 to 70 and the property provided the perfect backdrop for all our events and antics. The pond surprised us with two good catches and a few bass. We ventured out and about into the town of Lincoln, Bangor and Aroostook county. We even had several conversations with the neighbors. Thank you for the quick responses to our questions and concerns.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwyndolyn M.

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

Awesome stay!

This was a wonderful property! The house itself is spacious, cleaned, and well stocked. (When we got there, we wished we had brought a baby gate to prevent the little one from going upstairs, but we found one in the closet!) It’s near enough to town to run to the store if you need something, but feels very relaxing and remote. It really felt like “home away from home” for the few days we stayed. We had a 2.5 year old and 4 year old with us, and they had a blast! (They especially liked watching the little sunfish that hung out around the shore.) The lake was wonderful for swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. The host was very nice and easy to communicate with! Our family would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Peaceful Maine getaway!

If I could give more than five stars, I would! This beautiful home was peaceful, fully equipped with everything we could conceivably need, and full of stunning views! Our host was extremely responsive and helpful. This home felt very remote and tucked away, but was only a ten minute drive to everything in town, so it was super convenient! The inside living space is on the smaller side, but with an abundance of Adirondack chairs and outdoor seating we never felt cramped! (Even with 8 adults and 2 little ones!) I cannot recommend this house to anyone looking for a relaxing stay with stunning views and comfortable accommodations!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Comfortable and Relaxing Remote Work + Fishing

Great wifi for remote work x2. With two of us working remotely either on video calls or doing data-intensive software engineering all day, we appreciated the TWO quiet desk locations and excellent wifi. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals and loads of spices if you don't bring your own like we do. Coffee and snacks available at checkin were a nice touch, and perfect for our late checkin to buy us time to go to grocery store in the morning. Beds and furniture were comfortable, home was well cared for. We brought our own kayaks and the dock wasn't in yet, but it looked like setup and a good group of boats available. My husband caught fish every time he went out. I opted to just paddle and enjoy the quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

Our stay at Little Narrows Retreat

We recently stayed at the Little Narrows Retreat and were thoroughly impressed and pleased with our choice. We arrived to a house that was neat as a pin both inside and out. The attention to detail was very impressive. The house is modern and extremely well outfitted with everything you need to be comfortable and content. The host has literally thought of everything you might need to make your stay enjoyable and relaxing. With all the coming and going, the electronic door locks were a nice feature as well and the host was thoughtful enough to program them with the last 4 digits of our phone number so super easy for everyone to remember. The provided WiFi signal and speed was excellent and the Roku TVs made it easy to access our private streaming services during our stay. The dock is fantastic for just relaxing and taking in the views or fishing from it. We enjoyed just watching the loons do their thing. It’s perfect for keeping a boat or other watercraft during your stay and the launch is literally minutes away and super convenient to use. There is tons of seating for having a fire or eating outside on the patio and enjoying the lake. The two gas grills are very convenient to use. I’d also like to point out the neighbors are super nice and welcoming to guests. We could not be more pleased with our stay and hope to return again in the near future. Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven and making it easy to turn your house into our temporary home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place with everything you need
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G.

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

Great Getaway With Friends

We really enjoyed our time. The space was perfect for us. We enjoyed having a fire under the full moon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan D., Janesville, WI, USA

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

Loving Lincoln

Shaun is so easy to work with! The house is very clean and super cute! We appreciate the cleanliness. We love having the washer & dryer & dishwasher—can really vacation! This place had a lot of little extra amenities which are a fun surprise. We felt very comfortable here. Our favorite spot was sitting at the kitchen table in the morning with a steaming cup of coffee looking at the lake. This was a great place to explore Baxter State Park & Moosehead Lake region in day trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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

Working Remote

Working trip to build an additional for a family member. This was a fantastic place to come back to for relaxing and decompressing. Super easy check in and the owner is super attentive. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie T.

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

Relaxing location

Beautiful waterside property. We enjoyed gathering around the firepit, roasting marshmallows, playing games & making wonderful memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022