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Cottage & Guest House - Lake Thompson, Poland Spring, Maine

Cottage & Guest House - Lake Thompson, Poland Spring, Maine

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Cottage & dock among ancient pines and stone wall. Dock has since been upgraded.
Cottage with breakfast deck and Guest House: rental property includes both.
Cottage 20 ft from water. 2 story guest house in back. Rent as one property.
Living area
Living area

Overview of Cottage & Guest House - Lake Thompson, Poland Spring, Maine

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Poland Spring, ME
  • Popular LocationThompson Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTripp Pond5 min drive
  • Popular LocationOxford Casino15 min drive
  • AirportAugusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage & Guest House - Lake Thompson, Poland Spring, Maine

Vintage Cottage surrounded by window boxes of flowers, and Guest House a few feet behind it are just steps away from Lake Thompson (11 miles long, max depth of 121', and several islands). Since the lake is spring fed by the Poland Springs aquifer, it's considered to be one of the most pristine glacial lakes in Maine.

We are on the East side and so we get spectacular sunsets. Peaceful, private setting among 100+ yr old trees, lush ferns, old stone walls that were built before the trees grew. We have no ambient light so you see lots of stars, and no background noise - you won't believe how quiet it is!

We recently reworked the cottage floor plan and refurbished it with all new thermopane windows - adding many to be able to see woods from every room; completely new kitchen and bath with tub/shower; 3/4' pine paneling throughout; porch surrounded by casement windows/screens; new roof; 10' pine tree bear sculpture... and we aren't done yet!

Cottage is open from the kitchen to the family room which has a cathedral ceiling with paddle fan and clerestory windows providing lots of light and wonderful views from the loft. Great for entertaining.

All mattresses in the cottage and the guest house are new within a few years. The cottage 1st floor bedroom has 1 dbl bed, and a wall of windows that looks out on the old stone wall, huge pine trees, the lake, and unbelievable sunsets.

The cottage loft has 1 twin and 1 dbl bed. Also new windows… one of them is a skylight that opens so you can hear the loons and see the stars as you have never seen them. The loft is across from the clerestory windows with a great view of the lake.

The Guest house 1st floor: 1 queen bed and a set of bunks (and washer and dryer). It has ¾” pine walls and ceilings and all new windows. The 2nd floor has 2 queen beds, and room for a 2nd set of bunks, or a crib, or pack and play. It has a cathedral ceiling, two skylights and a paddle fan.

Duck families will visit, loons will serenade you, and we have often sited deer, moose, foxes, etc. Very good fishing for salmon, lake trout and bass.

Fernwood Camp (girl's camp) owns a large land buffer between us and so we have a lot of privacy and the land feels as much like ours as theirs. Fernwood sprays for mosquitoes too which is great.

The property will be cleaned before you arrive and we ask that you leave it as you found it, and remove your own trash - dump is less than a mile away. Deposit fee of $500 is due with lease agreement, and rental fee is due 30 days before arrival. Deposit will be returned if there is no damage or excessive cleaning.

No Pets. No smoking inside.

Contact us with your questions.



Keywords: Lake House, Cottage, Poland Spring, House on a lake, Lake Thompson, Maine, Cottage in Maine, Lake House in Maine, Cabin, Cabin in Maine

Property manager

Annie Holman
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parking behind the camp on the leach field. Max cars: 3. No campers, trailers, or RV's. Boats to be approved - launched the Lake Thompson Marina.
No large parties at the camp while renting. Max people at a time is 8. DO NOT bother the neighbors for anything. DO NOT swim on neighbors float.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Poland

Located in Poland, this cottage is on the beach. Poland Spring Preservation Society and Community Little Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dyna at Vestasen and Hemond's Moto X Park. Blacksmiths and Steamboat Landing Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Poland Spring, ME

What's nearby

  • Thompson Lake - 1 min walk
  • Tripp Pond - 5 min drive
  • Oxford Casino - 15 min drive
  • Oxford Plains Speedway - 16 min drive
  • Poland Spring Preservation Society - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oxford Casino - 15 min drive
  • Dad's Place - 15 min drive
  • Oxbow Beer Garden - 15 min drive
  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage & Guest House - Lake Thompson, Poland Spring, Maine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage & Guest House - Lake Thompson, Poland Spring, Maine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage & Guest House - Lake Thompson, Poland Spring, Maine?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage & Guest House - Lake Thompson, Poland Spring, Maine located?

Nestled on the beach, this Poland cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Thompson Lake and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Tripp Pond. Upper Range Pond and The Willows Flea Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H., South Berwick

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place!
We loved our time at Thompson Lake. Annie was a great communicator and helped us to figure out the web access. The site is extraordinary and the water pristine! Neighbors were lovely! We hope to return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
My family and I had an amazing stay at this property. I couldn't have asked for a better location for a working vacation. THE VIEWS!!! Annie & Kris were terrific to work with.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

josh m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
camp was great, we miss it already! Would Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic getaway
We had such a blast hanging out with our coffees and enjoying the view! We took advantage of the awesome floats and canoe and kayak and honestly, it made me want to have a place of my own! Thompson Lake is just stunning and you have the perfect view right here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family time
My family and I (there are 11 of us), vacation in this area every year. Annie's place worked well for us. The main house is right on the lake with enough room for us all to sit and enjoy, including our fur baby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Annie Holman

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My parents purchased this property in 1954. The values and ethics my family hold come from the crystal clear waters of our summers growing up at Lake Thompson. I have lived all over the US and traveled to many countries, but there is no place like this tiny piece of terra on our wonderful Earth.

Why they chose this property

Unique. 2 buildings (babies in one and grandparents in the other). 20 ft' from the water with sandy gradual slope, special for children and Grands. Pristine water from Poland Springs aquifer. Well appointed and caretakers 1 mile away. Open skylights and no ambient light. Loons, ducks, lot of fish, frogs, turtles, canoe, boat/motor, many islands to explore. Close to the ocean - get salty and wash off in the lake! What else could you want?

What makes this property unique

On the E side we see the most spectacular sunsets. Big kitchen and family room with a cathedral ceiling, window walls to view the lake, spectacular trees, and ancient stone walls. Huge clerestory windows face the lake. Ceramic top/self cleaning oven: well equipped kitchen, huge lobster pot and grill. Guests say the beds are great. (You may use our linens and towels.)

Our neighbor is Fernwood Camp, so we have a buffer for privacy. The most clear water you will ever see, fire pit... it doesn't get any better.

Other amenities: air conditioning, WIFI, ceiling fans, skylights, Monitor heating, new TV, DVD, picnic table, 2 swinging hammocks, canoe, 10' aluminum fishing boat with 7 horse motor. Dock can easily accommodate a 21'+ boat and is protected by a breakwater of boulders. If you need a bigger boat, rentals are nearby.
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