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The Cabbage on Olive Street, overlooking Hayden Brook

Cottage in Madison with kitchen

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Perched on Olive Street, The Cabbage offers a rustic retreat amidst the woods. Unwind in the cozy main room with dining table and futon or explore the outdoors with a propane grill, small fire pit, and lawn chairs overlooking Hayden Brook.

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Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

The Cabbage on Olive Street, overlooking Hayden Brook

The Cabbage has a special place in the hearts of generations of Lakewood folk, as you can see by the many signatures of past/present actors & techies upon the walls!

Sitting up in the woods on the hilly side of Olive Street, overlooking the brook, this cabin/cottage is a rustic & simple dwelling, consisting of a well sized main room with dining table and futon, a small kitchen, a bathroom with shower, and accessable by ladder, a fun sleeping loft with a full sized mattress/boxspring on one side and a full+ sized sleeping mat on the other.

The space behind the Cabbage has a propane grill, a small fire pit, and lawn chairs overlooking the brook and an eagle nest! Beyond the beautiful large pine tree in the front of the building is a larger fire pit where occasional Lakewood community bonfires take place. The community Olive Street bridge over Hayden Brook makes for a very short and pleasant walk to Lakewood Theater, Restaurant, and Lake Wesserunsett. Pets are allowed at the Cabbage with security deposit.

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming cats only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Madison is home to this cottage. Eaton Mountain and Quarry Road Trails are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Skowhegan State Fairgrounds and First Congregational Church.
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Madison, ME

What's nearby

  • Inland Hospital - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Skowhegan State Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Kennebec River - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Margaret Chase Smith Library - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Eaton Mountain - 17 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cabbage on Olive Street, overlooking Hayden Brook pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Cabbage on Olive Street, overlooking Hayden Brook?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cabbage on Olive Street, overlooking Hayden Brook?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cabbage on Olive Street, overlooking Hayden Brook located?

Situated in Madison, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Inland Hospital and within 6 miles (10 km) of Skowhegan State Fairgrounds and Margaret Chase Smith Library. Eaton Mountain and Kennebec River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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The Cabbage on Olive Street, overlooking Hayden Brook Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

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

Cute little cabin

We really enjoyed the space and appreciated the decorations. The camp was perfect for 2 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Can’t wait to come back!

The cabin was right next to a beautiful brook and the fire pit was perfect! The cabin was exceptionally clean and accommodating. We would love to make this special place an annual trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bella F.

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

Great, cozy stay and great host!

This was a very cozy and clean cottage. We enjoyed it quite a bit and will be back! The host is very accommodating and great to rent from. Absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

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

Lovely Rustic Cabin

I absolutely loved spending time here! It brought me right back to my childhood growing up near Embden Lake, spending summers in the lakeside cabins. The amenities were all great, exactly as advertised. I will say it's a little tricky finding it in the dark! I'm looking forward to my next trip to Maine so that I can stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Excellent

Met our needs very well located. We would certainly recommend for future use
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J P.

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

Rustic Cabin - so cute.

We enjoyed our stay at The Cabbage. The Host is very accommodating. Someone had recently given a bad review. We didn't experience any of the things they had. The cabin is old with some modern updates, mostly in the bathroom and the sleeping loft. It's extremely cute. It's a seasonal camp/cabin. Go expecting a rustic Maine cabin experience and you will fully enjoy your stay at the Cabbage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sem O.

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

Live your hermit dream!!! Stay in a cabin!!!

If you, dear reader, and I have anything in common, then you're reading this at 1am after a long work day and you've reached this listing by googling "places to stay in Maine under $100." You're also probably saying to yourself "What a quaint little cabin in the heart of Stephen King country! I wonder if anything Stephen King-related would happen to me if I stayed there?" Dear reader, let me put your fears to rest: book the dang cabin!!! I went here on my first solo vacation and could not have had a better time. The pictures do not do it justice. I spent five nights scaring myself senseless by reading Edgar Allen Poe in the loft and it was delightful. The heater worked like a dream, the hot water stayed hot, the full kitchen allowed me to drink my bodyweight in soup and the place felt like home. The property manager even came by before I arrived to put the lights and the heat on. So nice! She was quick to answer questions and the place was so thoughtfully arranged. Ignore that two star review complaining about spiderwebs. It's a freakin cabin. If you don't like nature, stay in a Marriott. I'm not getting paid to write this, I genuinely had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Cozy Cottage

Enjoyed my stay. Host was very accommodating .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jo C.

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

Cute place

It was a little more rustic than was my liking but still cute, and the owner was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Justin H.

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

Cabbage in the woods!

The cabin was cozy had everything you need for a stay. The beds could use an upgrade but I get the cabin is just like camping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gina S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Needs a deep clean

The cabbage was just ok, it was dirty and full of cobwebs and spiders. All the windows sills were covered in cobwebs especially in the bathroom and had dirt and dead bugs everywhere. The one meal I cooked at the cabbage I had to clean the pan and some of the utensils before use as old food was stuck on. If I had known that the sleeping loft was so small and required you to hunch over to move around I never would of chosen this place to stay, also the listing never mentioned the stair/ ladder used to get up to the sleeping loft which is extremely dangerous (I almost fell twice coming down). If you are elderly or have limited mobility issues you will never be able to go up and down those stairs, there is also no railing. I was also woken up two mornings in a row to what sounded like scratching on the wall directly behind the bed. I was so shocked by all the positive reviews which is what I based my booking off of because personally I was not impressed. The second you walk through the door you are met by an awful odor I’m not sure if it’s mold or what but it’s not pleasant. I understand that the building itself is very old and supposed to be rustic which is what my husband and I were looking for but there is a difference between rustic and dirty/ not well maintained. I hate to be the only person to give a bad review but this is my honest opinion of the cabbage and if I had known the condition of the place I wouldn’t of booked it, we ended up leaving a day earlier than expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024