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Lakeside retreat in Central Maine

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wales, ME
  • Place, Bates College
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Central Maine Medical Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the area

Sabattus

Located in Sabattus, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Martin Point and Sutherland Pond. .This vacation home is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Theatre at Monmouth and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from DFD Russell Medical Center.
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What's nearby

  • Bates College - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
  • St. Mary's Regional Medical Center - 18 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Sisters of Charity Health System - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Central Maine Medical Center - 19 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Central Maine Community College - 23 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 35 min drive
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Segdley Place - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Lantern Market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mandarin Buffet - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Grateful Grain Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakeside retreat in Central Maine

Welcome to our 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest retreat located directly adjacent to Sabattus Lake with water access and a newly designed outdoor space w fire pit oasis to relax w your family and friends. Breathtaking views, beautiful sunsets, water activities, and creating special family memories await you. The home has been completely renovated and is centrally located to Maine attractions such as LL Bean, riverfront restaurants in Hallowell, as well as the Old Port in Portland Maine. Whether it's reading a book in the quietness of the Maine woods, kayaking on the lake, hiking w friends, or cooking some amazing food in the crisp lake air, you'll experience the beauty of Maine when you rent this guest retreat.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are allowed w owner approval and w $35 fee.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lakeside Retreat in Central Maine Sabattus
Lakeside Retreat in Central Maine Private vacation home
Lakeside Retreat in Central Maine Private vacation home Sabattus

Lakeside retreat in Central Maine Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brigid C., Geneseo, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem of a place to stay visiting our Bates student! House was roomy, very clean, and beds were comfy. Great communication with the hosts. Hope to stay again in warmer weather so we can take advantage of the outdoor spots- balcony on each floor, fire pit area, and lake access.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely setting, great place if you love tranquility. Visited with our kids who live in nearby Lisbon.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views of the lake, very clean, and all the comforts of our own home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very welcoming and informative. My wife, myself and our pups had a great vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property. Sunset is amazing . Hosts were very responsive if needed them.Definitely would stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Maine Getaway

:Our stay in Wales, Maine was bliss from start to finish! The kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans, and utensils, making it easy to prepare meals. Both upstairs and downstairs were beautifully decorated, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The fresh, clean linens added to the comfort. Communication with our host, Paul, was excellent—friendly, responsive, and helpful. My ten-year-old even enjoyed some fishing during our visit! Overall, it was a wonderful stay, and we would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome host and awesome location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen b., Tunkhannock, PA, NE USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house, awesome hosts

Great place to relax and be central to several locations. Please be aware that this is not meant for handicapped. Too high of a step into the house and Too steep and slippery to get down to the lake. Also, did not matter to us but not a lot of privacy due to the owners house only feet away, blocking most of the view of the lake. With that being said, the house had a view of the lake from one side of the deck which was awesome to sit at in the evenings. It was perfect for our relaxing get away. Very clean and stocked with supplies. Thankfully we did bring our own lobster pot because that was about the only thing they didnt have. The hosts are awesome, very friendly folks who are there if needed but kept their distance for guest privacy. While there we saw a fox and an eagle. Heard only one loon but no moose in the area. We give it 5 stars , great house and great hosts!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn A., West Simsbury

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing hosts and a peaceful getaway

Paul & Kevin were so accommodating and Sailor Retreat was perfect. The home was clean, inviting and the perfect place for our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

Our oldest child moved to Maine and this was our first chance to visit. This property was perfect for us because it was so close to him. We certainly didn't want to cram into his studio apartment! He appreciated the home cooked meals he got and we had fun just hanging out as a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Weekend at Sailors Rest

We spent Bates Graduation weekend at Sailors Rest. Paul and Kevin were fabulous hosts and Sailors Rest was the perfect port in the bittersweet graduation storm. I do hope we’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anthony

Great place with plenty of space and very comfortable stay with amazing views and great communication with Paul and Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S., Bethesda

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin with lake views

Had a wonderful stay at Sailor's Rest. Were able to not only visit my daughter at Bates and watch the President's Cup, but we also visited a lighthouse and Kennebunkport. My goal was to have a lobster roll every day and I only missed 1 day. Weather wasn't the most cooperative but we were able to spend a fun 5 hours at Just-in-Time recreation with bowling and playing pool. A location we will definitely come back to over the next three years!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great retreat!

This was a great place to spend the weekend. Spent the day out on the ice and came in to a shower that was very hot and had great pressure. The place was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped. Would love to stay here again at some point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vamsi Avinash G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay and cool Host

I can't explain the ease and how helpful the host was. We were traveling from a long distance for this. The host was helpful with late check in. The house was well maintained and clean everywhere. You get everything you need. The wifi is also fast. I wish they did provide some body wash and some extra stuff. No complaints at all. It was a memorable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday in Wales

This was a great spot for our group to celebrate a friend's 30th birthday! We enjoyed the location and everything was comfortable. Lake sunsets were gorgeous 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful stay

We enjoyed our stay in this peaceful location while visiting our son at Bates. The house was as described with everything you could possibly need; very clean and comfortable. We especially enjoyed walking down to the dock with our coffee in the morning and relaxing around the fire pit with our wine in the evening. Communications with the host were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunset paradise

Well maintained didnt have to bring much everything was included.a very nice and relaxing time with my wife and close friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven W., New York NY

Liked: Cleanliness

A quiet respite

We stayed a month in this lovely, quiet home where our hosts were very available by text but never interfered with our privacy. Our dog loved his 2-3 daily swims in the lake.The only real negative for us was we felt we couldn’t (& never did) swim ourselves or other thing to be alert to: the lake has lots of algae in it.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet near the lake

The owners are on site and are very respectful and wonderful people. Quiet area with a very short walk to the lake. Great location with short drives to Freeport, Lewiston, and Brunswick. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

AG B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Planning to return!

We had an unfortunate reason for our stay (loss of a family member), but we were very pleased with the large indoor space on this beautiful piece of land! The home comfortably slept 7 (5 adults, 2 children) and had everything we needed for our short stay. The serene outdoor area and dock provided a peaceful space by the water to clear our head after an emotional day, and catch some sun rays. One note of caution, if arriving after sunset, the road and driveway to the property are a bit difficult to locate in the dark. Even with that, we plan to return for a longer stay to enjoy the rest of the amenities and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice spot on beautiful pond!

We really enjoyed our stay and our hosts were great! Very communicative and helpful! The place is definitely roomy and pictures don’t do it justice. We saw a majestic bald eagle and it was incredible! Our only warning would be for dog owners. A neighborhood dog bit our golden doodle (she’s fine though). It was unleashed and no owner in sight! This large dog came onto the property. Paul was INCREDIBLY helpful in resolving the situation and getting us the info we needed. I hate even writing this since it was not their fault, I just would have been more closely on the lookout had I known.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend by the 'pond'

We very much enjoyed Sailor's Rest. It was perfect for our three generation family. Paul and Kevin were great hosts, very accommodating and checked in with me by text throughout the stay to make sure all our needs were met. I would recommend Sailor's Rest to anyone looking for a nice getaway by a lake! Thank you Paul and Kevin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sailors Rest weekend stay

House had plenty of room for four of us. Extra large bedroom space on second floor along with first floor bedroom. Very clean. Very quiet with dirt road off main road down to the house by the pond. Close enough to Portland, Freeport, and Lewiston to provide options for things tp do. Weather was on the rainy side during our weekend stay but still had an enjoyable relaxing weekend. Hosts Paul and Kevin made arrival and departue easy. Great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place to Stay

We came here with a large contingent, and even though the house has only two bedrooms, don't let that fool you. It is quite roomy, and we easily slept seven people in the house. The views from the upstairs bedroom windows and balcony are wonderful. The owners are in their own house on site, are there when you need them, but give you your privacy as well. Lovely place to stay. I would recommend it to others enthusiastically.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024