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Discover your retreat - 3-bedroom cottage in Winthrop

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Consider a stay at Discover your retreat - 3-bedroom cottage in Winthrop and take advantage of a firepit, a playground and laundry facilities. Adventurous travellers may like the kayaking at this cottage. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Discover your retreat - 3-bedroom cottage in Winthrop

  • Loon Cottage is located on beautiful Cobbosseecontee Lake in Winthrop, Maine. Loon Cottage has a Smart TV, Wi-Fi, full kitchen, dishwasher, washer and dryer. We have an outdoor gas grill, fire pit for roasting marshmallows, picnic table and Adirondack Chairs. Cobbosseecontee is one of central Maine's largest body of water. Cobbossee is noted for its excellent bass fishing, ranked #52 in 2014 by Bassmaster Magazine. The lake has a lighthouse, many small islands and coves, take advantage of our canoe to explore. Our guests can access the Monmouth Boat Launch located a few miles from our house or utilize our boat launch. Our waterfront features a dock, perfect for fishing. Enjoy the echoes of the loons and eagles on the lake!

    **Available dates for 2026:
    08/15/26-08/22/26
    08/22/26-08/29/26

    **Summer month require a Saturday to Saturday booking!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No camping tents or ANY parties. Our occupancy is 5 total. Please respect our property and do NOT rent with the intention of having more people.
If you use the grill, please properly clean it.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: On a case by case basis. Pet fee $125

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 area

Located in Winthrop, this cottage is on a lake. Theatre at Monmouth and Maine State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Augusta Country Club and Cobbossee Colony Golf Course. Kennebec Ice Arena and Viles Arboretum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Winthrop travel guide
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Winthrop, ME

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a calm lake with trees and a grassy foreground.
    Colby College
    29 min drive - 56.8 km
  • A sign for Bowdoin College with a tree and greenery in the background.
    Bowdoin College
    44 min drive - 82.4 km
  • A building with 'L.L. Bean Inc.' signage, a large boot sculpture, and outdoor seating.
    LL Bean Flagship Store
    48 min drive - 96.1 km
  • Cobbosseecontee Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Oxford Casino
    53 min drive - 84.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Texas Roadhouse
    14 min drive
  • Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
    13 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    8 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    10 min drive
  • China Empress
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Discover your retreat - 3-bedroom cottage in Winthrop pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Discover your retreat - 3-bedroom cottage in Winthrop?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Discover your retreat - 3-bedroom cottage in Winthrop?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discover your retreat - 3-bedroom cottage in Winthrop?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Discover your retreat - 3-bedroom cottage in Winthrop located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Cobbosseecontee Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Little Cobbossee Lake and Annabessacook Lake. Augusta Country Club and Maranacook Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Discover your retreat - 3-bedroom cottage in Winthrop Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 195 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
The house was very clean and the view of the lake was incredible. It would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this cabin is great, big yard, plenty of parking, and a great dock for mooring a boat.The cabin is extremely clean, check in is a breeze and there is a Hannafords, large hardware store and gas 10 minutes away. I will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house with a a beautiful view! Very clean and tidy, easy to find what you need in the home. A perfect relaxing and quiet retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing weekend. Snowmobiled and ice fished and could see it all right from the house. So spacious for our family of four. Absolutely delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent rental

Exactly as listed on VRBO. Will try to rent again if we are up that way. Comfortable and very homey
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin and host

Brought my son fishing for the weekend ! Property was great- right on the lake and was perfect for a weekend away. Very clean and had everything we needed! We will be staying here again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

vacation

Very nice place to stay with incredible views, the new dock is fantastic for tying up your boat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay at cobbesee

the cabin the perfect and clean.The new dock was a bonus.The place made for a great fishing trip.Grocery store and gas are minutes away.Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Cobbossee

Great location and Kara is a great host. Would definitely stay here again. Very relaxing setting and the property was as described.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside living

This really is a fantastic place to go sit by the lake and relax. We also enjoyed the canoe, the fire pit, and the local pub and restaurant. We rented for five nights and we’re very happy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well kept. Right next to the water. Launch may accomodate a small boat. I think the lake water was drawn down.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful property

Loved this cottage. The view -even in dreary fall weather was great. Worked well for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay!!

Second time at this location, this time to ice fish. Amazing location... cant get any closer to the lake!! All amenities are great, furniture super comfy. To incude the bed and pillows!! Will be back again this summer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Greatvstay

Used the place for our fishing hub. Place was great, perfect for our needs. Cobbsee is an elite bass fishery and this place is perfect with a doc center lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views !!!!

My parents stayed there . They are in there 80s and they loved it!! The cottage was clean
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Getaway - Ice Fish/Snowmobile

Nice location, right on the water, boat ramp was super convenient as a snowmobile ramp onto the ice. Kara was easy to reach the 2x I needed info. Overall a very nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place on the water

Location is great, nice dock, water view and fire pit. House just like pictures. We had a boat and the dock worked out great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ahhhh just what we needed

It was great! Relaxing. Views where fantastic and loved how level the property was
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

Stayed for a week of fishing and wasn’t disappointed. House was as advertised with a Great view of the lake from the living room. Plenty of parking and a nice turn around with the trailer. Definitely would rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

We loved our stay at the lake. Sitting on the dock watching the boats and wildlife was perfect. The house had everything we needed. It's a short drive to the grocery store and Winthrop is the cutest town to visit. Our first time to Maine and it did not disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

We enjoyed the view from the moon on the lake to the snowfall. Everything was close by if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake life on Cobossee

Had an awesome time staying at Kara’s house on Lake Cobbosseecontee in Winthrop. She was an excellent host and the property is amazing. Absolutely are looking forward to going back next year. Thanks again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

What a beautiful place to share. Loved the colors of the sunrise, the sounds of the birds at sunset, enjoyed peaceful quiet at night. The cottage was a perfect escape. Well maintained with all the convinces you need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake House

Fall golf trip. Located conveniently close to several great courses. House was in great shape and very clean. Check in and out was super easy. Spacious for 4 adults. Able to do some fishing off the dock and swimming in the lake. Would definitely stay again! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location, peaceful place

We spent a week at this beautiful home and had a wonderful time. We took our bass boat and were able to launch it right on the property and tie it which was really convenient! We went fishing off and on all week on this beautiful lake. There were loons everywhere! Their calls are just entrancing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024