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Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly!

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Outdoor dining
TV
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

About this property

Entire place

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

Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly!

Pack your bags and grab the family, it's vacation time at the lake! This abode is nestled in Union, Maine, ideally located 15 minutes from Penobscot Bay. With boating, seafood, and parks nearby, there is plenty for you to see and do! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath hideaway sits 100 feet from the water, making it ideal for couples and small families seeking a slice of the lakeside life. From enjoying morning sunrises to tackling nearby trails, life will be a breeze!

-- THE PROPERTY --

1 Mi to Public Boat Launch | Lakeside Cottage | Rustic Interior | Lake Views

With all the comforts of home in this retreat, you can bring the whole family to enjoy life on the lake! Bring your paddleboards, kayaks, jet ski, and motorboat, as there's a public boat launch one mile away.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Spacious yard area, fire pit, shared dock access, outdoor porch area
INDOOR LIVING: Wood-burning stove (wood not provided), Smart TV, 700 sq ft
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, dishes & silverware, stove, microwave, cooking basics, toaster, drip coffee maker
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, iron & board, linens/towels, central heating & air conditioning
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: Traveling with more than 4? Reach out about the second vacation rental on site, Evolve listing 436932. Inquire about renting both properties together

*NOTE: This is a quiet residential property that is best-suited for families, and is not an appropriate place to host raucous parties or large groups*

-- THE LOCATION --

BOAT/WATERSPORT RENTALS: Rockport Charters and Mooring Inc. (14.0 miles), Schooner Olad & Cutter Owl (17.1 miles), Evening Star Yacht Charters (19.9 miles), Ducktrap Kayak (21.1 miles)
FOOD AND DRINK: Union Farmers Market (2.9 miles), Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery (3.7 miles), Cellardoor Winery (18.2 miles)
OUTDOOR FUN: Ayer Park (3.6 miles), Cramer Park (14.3 miles), Rockport Marine Park (14.5 miles), Thomaston Dog Park (15.6 miles), Harbor Park (17.5 miles), Camden Hills State Park (18.6 miles)
EVENTS: Banff Moutain Film Festival World Tour (14.7 miles), Main Restaurant Week (14.7 miles), Main Lobster Festival (17.3 miles)
AIRPORTS: Knox County Regional Airport (20.9 miles), Bangor International Airport (60.1 miles), Portland International Jetport (81.8 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Please be respectful of the neighbors. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This cabin is seasonal and only available to rent from May-October
- NOTE: For your safety, there is no parking allowed over the septic system
- NOTE: The water source is lake-fed filtered water, ideal for showering and washing dishes but not for drinking water
- NOTE: This is a quiet residential property that is best-suited for families, and is not an appropirate place to host raucus parties or large groups
- NOTE: This area has brown-tailed moths and caterpillars. Please note they will cause a rash if your skin has contact with them

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Motor boating 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: 700 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 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

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
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

Vrbo Property
New! Summer Serenity on the Lake Pets Welcome!
Summer Serenity Across from Lake; Family Friendly!
NEW! Summer Serenity on the Lake; Family Friendly!
Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! Cottage
Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! Appleton
436933

About the area

Map
Union, Maine

What's nearby

  • Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre - 22 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Megunticook Lake - 24 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Mount Battie - 24 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 27 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 26 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morse's Sauerkraut - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hope General Store - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Pour Farm - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sterlingtown Public House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! located?

Situated in Union, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from St. George River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery and Morse's Sauerkraut. Fernald's Neck Preserve and St George Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Rustic Retreat Across from Lake; Family Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would definitely stay here again
It's a spcious cabin with plenty of room to spread out, and a beautiful view of Sennebec Pond in Union ME. A half hour to Camden and Rockland, and just a beautiful area. Full kitchen set up, hot showers, a nice deck and fire pit for relaxing and enjoying the view of the pond. Everything was neat, clean and well organized, and stay instructions were simple and easy to follow. The only negative, and it's a realtively small one it the grans scheme, was that the windows were't clean when we looked out on the pond from inside. Not muddy or gross, just not clean. Overall we loved it, and have book marked it to visit again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sallie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay only.
Great location for visiting the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer getaway
The property was great , everything was quiet and lovely! The lake is beautiful and clean . There is ample things to do in the area. Everyone near by was lovely. Would highly reccomend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend spot!
This property is very charming and was the perfect quiet location for a weekend away. The place was clean and quiet and had beautiful views of the lake! Recommend for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

L R "Brad" B., Brownwood, TX USA

Spartan but adequate
My wife and I were looking for a spot to serve as "base camp" for day trips to the Maine coast. The cabin meet those needs. The amenities are a bit spartan, meaning you need to bring your own food. We were a bit concerned about how to stay warm until we noticed there was a new split A/C-Heating unit installed. There were no instructions but once we fired up the heat we were able to keep the main living area comfortable. The "master" bedroom had a portable electric radiator for heat. There was no heat in the second bedroom with twin beds. The double bed was not very comfortable as you tended to get "swallowed" by the soft mattress. The cabin is located off the coast and across the street from a very lovely small lake. Sunrises were pretty spectacular with a layer of fog floating above the water. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We enjoyed our stay, place very clean. It was a bit away from things to do but very relaxing. Fire pit was a bonus. We had starry nights and saw shooting stars. Lake is beautiful! Only suggestion I would make is to update bath towels and also put a full length mirror in one of the rooms. Overall great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great place to relax and enjoy friends
Very happy with the camp.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Margaret R., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Very disappointed.
Given the relatively high cost (by the time you factor in extra owner fee, cleaning fee, etc.), we just expected something superior. Was far off into the boondocks with nothing around to explore, converted double wide trailer was unfinished, and cheaply furnished, with no drinkable water, and only source of heat a wood burning stove which we elected to forgo. We froze through the one night we stayed and left first thing the next morning. I asked for a refund for the next 2 nights but was denied. Still, I’m not sorry we lost money bc we found a hotel in Camden for the next couple nights and it was lovely (and less $!). To be fair, we should have looked more carefully at the listing. We had to scramble for a last minute substitution, and and assumed the price reflected quality. It did not in this case. Buyer beware.

6/10 Okay

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Although the property was clean, our check in was delayed two hours because of housekeeping not finishing in time. The description of the property made it sound like a home, not a camp and that it was on the water, not across an access road with other camps in front of ours. The description did mention we were sharing a dock but the dock was only large enough for chairs so we were not able to use it due to the other camp constantly using it. The bed was only a full sized bed, the fridge didnt keep things cold, no heating system and a few nights were very chilly. Just an overall disappointing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S., Westbrook, ME

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene is an accurate description!
We LOVED our week at this lake house. While it is definitely more of a camp than a house (walls were painted osb, windows were difficult to open/close), it was super clean and didn't lack any interior amenities. My husband loved the super firm mattress! The lake was warm so we swam every day, often multiple times per day, and were fortunate that the rental across the street had a nice family who didn't mind sharing the dock. The neighbors who own the adjacent camps were very friendly, as well, and even offered to share some fish they'd caught! The lake was so nice! We brought our own kayaks to explore, and hiked many of the nearby preserves that were less than a 20 minute drive. I think the only things we missed during the entire week were a fire pit and a bigger charcoal grill. Future renters should be aware that steaks, potatoes, and corn on the cob for two people had to be grilled in two batches. Plan your meals accordingly!

8/10 Good

Kelli H.

Good for a short stay
It was great to spend a few days at the lake! From the listing, we did not realize that we were across the street from the lake and that we would be sharing space (lucky for us, we came during the week and fortunately did not have to share!). We also had to improvise to have outdoor furniture as nothing was set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020