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Private Beach - Indoor/Outdoor Living - 8 Kayaks/Canoes - Multi-Family Getaway

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, table football
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Private Beach - Indoor/Outdoor Living - 8 Kayaks/Canoes - Multi-Family Getaway. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms3500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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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.

Private Beach - Indoor/Outdoor Living - 8 Kayaks/Canoes - Multi-Family Getaway

Wake up in a three story lakefront home on ~2 private acres with a private beach. We have a private boat dock and swimming platform and a lakeside campfire ring. The house is located on a quiet peninsula that was once an Island, creating a unique and relaxing environment. Just a few minutes from mountain biking and skiing at Mt. Abram, and 20 minutes from skiing at Sunday River. We are fully baby equipped and dog friendly!

Our kitchen is fully prepped for cooking. We have two refrigerators, a gas range with an optional griddle top, two ovens, and a plumbed Webber gas grill for year round use. We have a popcorn maker, lobster pot, electric hand mixer, a dishwasher, and much more.

The house is setup for large groups with five bedrooms, three full baths, a living room with cathedral ceiling, a wood burning fireplace, dining room, mudroom, washer/drier, ski-tuning/utility room, game room, screened porch, three decks and three flatscreen smart HD TVs.

Two bedrooms have a California King bed and three bedrooms have two twin beds which convert to Faux California King. All five bedrooms can have a twin added (not a cot) upon request with no additional charge. The game room can be set up as a faux bedroom to accommodate up to 3 guests, a great spot for overflow guests or kids!

For baby gear we have two high chairs, a changing table, a rocking chair, three pack-n-play pens, a bouncy seat, an indoor baby swing, toys/books, outlet plugs, cabinet/door handle covers, and gates.

We provide bed linens, bath/swim towels, laundry detergent, toilet paper, tissues, liquid hand soap, and baby wipes. In the kitchen you'll find dish washing detergent, trash bags, table linens, sugar, flour, oils/vinegars, spices, herbal teas, hot cocoa, & starter supply of paper goods/plates/cups/napkins.

Pets are allowed on a pre-approved basis with extra charge of $185 per dog per stay. NO CATS ALLOWED.

Rates are subject to change based upon occupancy and desired dates.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

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
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 27

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Food bowl, dog cookies, crates and gates available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Baby equipped w/crib,3 PackNPlays,highchairs gates

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Greenwood, ME

What's nearby

  • Mineral Collector - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mt. Abram - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Androscoggin River - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Bethel Chamber of Commerce - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Bethel Pathway - 11 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Breau's Too - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gemini Cafe & Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach - Indoor/Outdoor Living - 8 Kayaks/Canoes - Multi-Family Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private Beach - Indoor/Outdoor Living - 8 Kayaks/Canoes - Multi-Family Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach - Indoor/Outdoor Living - 8 Kayaks/Canoes - Multi-Family Getaway?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach - Indoor/Outdoor Living - 8 Kayaks/Canoes - Multi-Family Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach - Indoor/Outdoor Living - 8 Kayaks/Canoes - Multi-Family Getaway located?

This family-friendly Greenwood holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mt. Abram, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mineral Collector and Tucker's Tumble Glades. Bethel Pathway and Bethel Hill Common are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Private Beach - Indoor/Outdoor Living - 8 Kayaks/Canoes - Multi-Family Getaway Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

ron n.

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

great family spot

Perfect for multigenerational family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori b.

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

Home away from home

The home was lovely….Lisa was amazing. The home was everything they said it was !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

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

Family Holiday in Maine

Lisa was a fantastic host---very thorough and helpful. Our family enjoyed the spacious 3-level home that was thoroughly stocked with kitchen essentials and the beautiful lake with the home's many kayaks. Thank you, Lisa, for a fabulous vacation in Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna M.

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

Wonderful

Our two-family group, including many kids, had a great stay! The house is very well equipped and in a beautiful, relaxing setting. We loved the fire pit and lake activities and appreciated proximity to town for grocery runs. Host is very communicative and thoughtful in making sure all our needs were met. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

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

Fantastic Experience

We had an amazing time, and Lisa was incredibly gracious host! The property was even better in person, and the lake was gorgeous. Lisa was very accommodating for our large group, and was extremely responsive leading up to the trip. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Total Package!

This lake house does not disappoint! It has everything a family/group could want to have for a relaxing vacation in a beautiful Maine setting! The host was super responsive and helpful. The house was comfortable, clean, spacious, and well supplied. We rent a lot of vacation homes and this has been one of our favorites for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris & Diane S.

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

Exceptional Host Experience

We have been using VRBO for over 20 years, and never have I dealt with such a gracious, accommodating host! Lisa was fantastic to deal with. The pictures don't do the house and property justice. Absolutely beautiful! Lisa has stocked the house with anything you could possibly need during your stay. Highly recommend for a relaxing stay surrounded by nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Exceptional home

This home is well appointed and very clean.Lisa is an amazing host and readily available if needed.Private beach and lake was exceptional and enjoyed by all. The lake has sandy bottom and very clear water.Many outside areas to enjoy. Abundance of bath and beach towels available. Would recommend 100%.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Maine Weekend

Lisa’s property is exactly as it states. She has thought of everything! We are lucky we found this house! Lisa is such a good host. She is helpful and always available if you have questions. If you are thinking of renting this house, do it, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andre B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
There are new owners of this property. Prior reviews all reference the old owner Lisa and have amazing reviews. The new owners are definitely not Lisa and they are letting the property fall apart, especially the outdoors. Everything outside was covered in spider webs and absolutely filthy. Our kids were terrified all week of spiders. We had to clean any outdoor spaces we wanted to use including all porches, patio furniture, decks, and the entire beach area. 8 adults had to spend hours cleaning before we could enjoy our vacation and didn’t end up using multiple areas because we didn’t want to spend more of our vacation cleaning.There was a storage bin with swimming items that was full of mice. The inside of the grill was peeling off all the paint onto our food. The deck above outdoor dining table had debris and spider webs falling down onto the table. There were multiple steps broken and falling apart on outdoor stairs. We had to clear the beach of weeds and overgrown branches to be able to use it. The dishwasher smelt awful and we had to clean the drain filter. There were some dirty dishes we had to clean before using. Although The property is located on a beautiful lake, there is about 50 stairs and a hill to get to the dock, which has an extremely dangerous ramp to walk down. Then there’s another 50 yards to walk to the beach area. The water is nice but the beach area is in a main channel where boats are constantly driving right by you and is very dangerous.
Paint peeling off grill fell in food
Spider webs everywhere
Lots of stairs to get to dock
Spider webs and debris falling from above
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

Perfect location for a family!

Not enough can be said about this beautiful lakefront home! The accessibility as well as the accommodations made this a perfect stay for my family and the family with whom we traveled. The house was so well equipped for all ages and especially young children. The whole property was exquisite as far as landscaping and décor, not to mention the natural beauty of the trees and lake. The owner was always able to answer all questions in a timely manner and made sure we felt comfortable at her property. She also included the sweetest welcome bag which was above and beyond anything we expected! 5 stars all around!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Lisa treats you like family in her wonderful abode!

Lisa is a fantastic hostess. She felt like having a family member taking care of you. Her place was one of the most well stocked (higher quality products) homes I have ever rented. The home is on an isolated peninsula directly on South Pond. The beach area is a nice place to just sit and relax. We absolutely loved that you have a mud room to enter into. There are little frogs all over the place outside, cutest little things. The fire pit area is so nice and well lit. This is a great place to come and get away from it all but still have everything you need.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MIKE B.

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

Wonderful space for the whole family!

The house was a wonderful space for our family to get together with 7 adults and 3 kids, there was room for a few more if we had wanted! We loved the living room for game time and the connected kitchen and dining area worked well to keep everyone together at meal time. The bedrooms were well laid out and the kitchen had everything we needed to prep. We did rent a pontoon boat from Norway Marina for 3 days during our stay to tour the lake. My only comment relative to the listing description is that there are several steps, albeit relatively shallow, to get from the house down to the water, and there are essentially 2 water areas. 1 with the dock and floating dock, and a second beachy area down a small path from the fire pit. The views from the house are somewhat limited as it is nestled in among the trees, so you can't really see the waterfront from the house but it was very quiet and really enjoyable inside the house. We'd definitely go back for other family outings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Maine Golf Retreat

I cannot say enough great things about this property! We traveled from NH to Maine this year for our 26th annual golf tournament. We originally had planned the trip for Colorado, but Covid travel restrictions made Maine a great alternative. The house fit 12 guys very comfortably - and had all the amenities we needed for our group. We arrived to find an amazingly clean house and everything was as advertised. The corn-hole set up was put to the test every night and the fire pit was well attended. I have not met a more accommodating and gracious host in all my travelling. Lisa was very attentive, reachable always, and a wonderful host! She was there to make recommendations and to answer all our questions before and during our stay. Thinking of a return trip with the family next summer to enjoy this fantastic lake-front home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shenea V.

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

Father's Day Vacation

This vacation rental was everything I had hoped for. There were three floors of living space and the house was open enough that you could carry conversations without having to be in the same room. But you could also close the door to your room and be completely secluded. The pictures don't really do the "spaciousness" justice. For reference we had 15 people present, all ages, 7 adults and 8 children. We spent hours in the shallow cove, around the firepit, and just eating all our meals together. We chose to shop and explore other parts of Maine but the closest village had a great cafe and a local store with the best fudge we have ever tasted. The rental itself really served our large family well: extra blankets for the chilly nights, an abundance of towels; and kitchen things you'd never think to pack (chip clips, rubber bands, baking powder, etc). We lacked nothing and the owner remained available throughout our stay and provided helpful directions for how to operate the workings of the house. So many great memories were made and we left with an abundance of rest and relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

First off I want to acknowledge how incredible of a host Lisa was. I had let her know that my stay was a long weekend with friends before I left for officer candidate school for the Navy. She is in full support of our military and troops and was so accommodating for us with a few special requests. She went out of her way to make sure we had the best possible weekend and was super communicative throughout the stay for any of our questions. The house is absolutely perfect for what we were looking for. It’s a quiet area right on a large pond with kayaks and canoes to use, a fire pit right by the water, and plenty of beds for guests to stay. If that’s what you’re looking for then look no further! Lisa is an amazing host and incredibly understanding. She truly wants her guests to have an incredible experience in her house and will do her best to make sure that happens. If I’m ever looking for a place to accommodate so many people again I’m definitely reaching back out to Lisa!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia A.

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

Amazing home, location and host - highly recommend

This would be a wonderful home to use as the base for a vacation at any time, but during COVID it was a gem. We had all the perks of being on a family vacation yet felt that we were no sacrificing health-safety in any way. My 2 young adult sons, my husband and I spent a relaxing 4 days at this lovely home. As a fellow VRBO owner, I appreciate all the details that make this home such a welcoming and comfortable place to stay. Lisa, the home's owner could not have been warmer or more helpful! The lakeside setting is beautiful - the fall foliage was at is peak and the weather was warm enough to allow us to go canoeing and kayaking, a highlight of the trip. The nearby waterfalls at Grafton Notch State Park was also a great outing as was the hike along the Appalachian Trail (has various difficulty levels). We spent the evenings happily reading and just being together by the fire in the living room. We look forward to returning with friends and family during the summer, as I was not brave enough to go swimming in October, but the home land lake left us wanting to come back soon. Thank you Lisa for sharing your very special home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zach P.

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

Very nice

Nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Family time.

Celebrating our 50th anniversary with family. Grandkids 6 to 17 had lots of fun things to do. Great outdoor spaces. Nice water toys that everyone enjoyed. Lisa is a wonderful property owner. She thought of everything that is needed to make this a fun vacation. Needed more then one week at this vacation home. Thanks Lisa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

FUN FOR ALL

There were 15 of us young and older and we had a great time. You could fish off the dock and the kids and adults enjoyed the raft. You could relax in the water and the kids and adults got to water sking, tubbing and a tube called the Hot Dog. The house was comfortable and worked for us. Our host Lisa was fabulous and if there was a question on anything she got back to you quite quickly. .I most certainly would recommend their home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

July family stay in Maine on Round Pond in a beautiful house.

Our family enjoyed our stay in a well furnished, super clean house, thanks Gina and family, with stunning gardens, lots of amenities to make our stay go well. Highlights on the property are a small, shaded beach with plenty of lounge chairs, a fire pit with a s’more station, lighted at night for safety, canoes and kayaks for all ages, and a dock, warm water for swimming. Exploring the connecting ponds, hearing the loons and observing pretty sunsets. Super friendly, responsive owner, Lisa, sent along yummy goodies from local bakery. Only big challenge was the many steps to the water for us elders.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Better then we hoped!

Wonderful home with a very accommodating hostess. Relaxing & Restorative. We booked next year before the week was over.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

RUPINDERJIT K.

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

Great lake house!

House was amazing and Lisa the owner is as well! We truly enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Lisa is the best

Lisa was reached out and made everything so easy. Prepared extra beds to accommodate all the guests. Gave us an early check in and late check out. While it was raining the weekend we were there, the fire pit by the dock more than made up for it. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

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

Amazing!!!!

We had such an amazing time at Lisa’s place!! Right on a beautiful lake!! So many bedrooms to accommodate many guests and dog friendly :) Lisa is so sweet, very communicative and made my wedding weekend one to remember! Definitely will be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021