Title: Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=40201375&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College ![Property grounds - Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College (Belgrade)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40210000/40201400/40201375/bde671ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player - Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College (Belgrade)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40210000/40201400/40201375/3b3dbc6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player - Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College (Belgrade)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40210000/40201400/40201375/w1023h684x0y0-5632b1a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College (Belgrade)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40210000/40201400/40201375/41b2abc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College (Belgrade)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40210000/40201400/40201375/99684e15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies From its porch, this upscale cottage offers beautiful sunset views of Great Pond. The property features a shallow swimming area ideal for kids and dogs, a boat mooring and dock, new living room furniture from 2022, and new mattresses in all upstairs bedrooms. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College Enjoy beautiful sunset views over Great Pond from the porch of this upscale cottage with all the comforts of home. The shallow swimming area is great for kids and dogs. The lake bottom is a combination of sand and rocks, great for swimming, no weeds or moss. We replaced the living room furniture in 2022\. There are also new mattresses on all the upstairs bedrooms to ensure a good night sleep. Easy drive to Belgrade village, Oakland, Waterville, Augusta for dining, shopping and entertainment. Boat mooring and dock are provided. You can wade or swim out to the mooring. If you want to bring your own linens let us know when you book and we will waive the Linen Fee. ## 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 - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100670000/100666500/100666464/a19097a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious lakefront home with 750' of spectacular frontage on Great Pond Belgrade - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=100666464&PinnedHotelID=100666464&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91220000/91218800/91218800/3b70b05c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mystic Bungalow Belgrade [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=91218800&PinnedHotelID=91218800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91570000/91563600/91563578/35156a23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Belgrade lakes waterfront on Messalonskee 4 bedroom cabin Oakland - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 7.4 Good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=91563578&PinnedHotelID=91563578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91220000/91218800/91218798/w963h683x24y0-205b80e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gramp's Camp Belgrade [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=91218798&PinnedHotelID=91218798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91220000/91218800/91218787/w950h683x37y0-87a46933.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wendell Cottage Belgrade [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=91218787&PinnedHotelID=91218787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91220000/91218800/91218795/w952h683x36y0-2deb23a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandy Beach Cottage! 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Our neighborhood has a Quiet Time from 10 PM -8 AM. Please respect this time. Please keep all outside noice to normal speaking volumes. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: We love all pets, but we can only allow dogs. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Great Pond Waterfront Dog friendly Home Near Colby College ## About the area Located in Belgrade, this holiday home is on a lake. Redington Museum and Common Street Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Halifax and Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. [Visit our Belgrade travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belgrade.dx6181917) [View more Holiday homes in Belgrade](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belgrade-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6181917-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.51568,-69.80778&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ajvnGriaiL%3FU%3FU%3FU%40W%3FS%40U%40U%40U%40UBS%40W%40UBSBUBUBSBUDSBUDSDSBUDSDSFSDQFSDSFSFQFSFQFSHQFQHQFOHSHOHOHQHOHQJMHOJMJOJOHMJMJMLMJMJMJKLKJKLKLILMJILILILILILGNILGLGLENGLGNELENELENCNELCNCNCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40P%40L%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNFLFLDLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLHLHLLJHLJLJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLJLJNJNHLJNHNHNHNJPHNHNFRHNFPHPFPFRFPHRFPDRFRDRFPDRDRDRDTBRDRDTBRBTBRBTBTBRBT%40V%40R%40TBT%3FT%40T%40R%3FV%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FVAR%3FVATAR%3FVCRATATATCTCTCRCTCTCRCRETETCRERERERERGRERGRERGPIRGPGPGPIPGPIPGPINIPKNIPILIPKLINKNKLKNKLKJKLKLKJMLKJMJMLKHMJMHMJMFMJMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMDODMFODOBMBOBODO%40MBO%40OBM%40Q%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOCOCMEOGMEOEMEOGMGMGMGOGMIMGMKMGMKKIMKMIMMKKMKKKKMKMMMKKKMIOKMKOKOIMKOIOIQIOIQIOIQGQIQGQIQGQGQGSGQGSESGSESGSESESCSESEUCUESCSCUCUCSCUAUAUCUAUASAWAS%3FUAW%3FS%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jOj1T2HLqwwzAGWhT5ZTIiPwGbg=) Belgrade, ME ### What's nearby - ![Sunsets in Colby](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10461/0c0173f9-913b-4b9a-8d33-97e7e4d62942.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Colby College 15 min drive \- 10.4 miles - Belgrade Lakes Golf 16 min drive \- 11.2 miles - Kennebec River 18 min drive \- 11.3 miles - Waterville Opera House 19 min drive \- 12.0 miles - Augusta Civic Center 22 min drive \- 17.4 miles ### Getting around - Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) 18 min drive ### Restaurants - The Korner Store 11 min drive - The Golden Keg 9 min drive - The Thirsty Mule 14 min drive - Dunkin' 14 min drive - Early Bird Restaurant 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College? ### What time is check-in at Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College? ### What time is check-out at Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College? ### Where is Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great Pond Waterfront: Dog-friendly Home Near Colby College Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 31 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark B. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay in Belgrade! Thanks again for sharing your cottage with us! Everything was as described and the location was perfect. We’re looking forward to returning in the future. ##### Mark B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy M. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just perfect We were in the area for a few days and this was the perfect retreat for us. Relaxing and seamless in every way. Thank you Sarah and Brent for your hospitality. We hope to be able to spend more time there next summer. ##### Wendy M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren D. 27 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! This was our third year in a row spending most of August at the wonderful Loons nest! Brent and Sarah are great and responsive hosts. The views and water are incomparable and the cabin itself has all of the modern conveniences while maintaining a rustic charm. It is one of our favorite places in the world and hope to be back next year! ##### Lauren D. Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken L. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Favorite Place Fourth time we’ve rented Loons Nest and first time since the pandemic. The house is great and the waterfront is really good for swimming and kayaking ( we rented a kayak from Maine Paddling Connections). Sunsets aren’t too shabby either. The owners are very pleasant and helpful. Highly recommend. ##### Ken L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren D., Philadelphia, USAj j def was w 20 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The most magical place two years running We had the most magical time at Brent and Sarah’s house for the second year in a row and already looking forward to next year. It is peaceful, lovely, accessible, and charming. I can’t say enough good things. ##### Lauren D. Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah W. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### On Golden Pond Our stay at Hatch Cove was wonderful. The cabin is spacious with many windows overlooking the lake. The weather was gorgeous 85 and sunny, which didn’t hurt. And listening to the loons at night was enchanting. I reached out to the host a couple times with questions and they were prompt and pleasant. ##### Sarah W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Lake House We absolutely loved this place. Roomy two story cabin with lots of character, space, and exposed wood walls and ceilings, like something your grandparents might have owned. Right on the lake, with a small dock, fire pit, Adirondack chairs, charcoal grill, and covered porch. Excellent, open kitchen and adjoining dining and living room, with a view of the lake. Go swimming, and hear the loons at night. ##### John S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Samantha K. 6 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our favorite Lake Great location on the lake, house was clean and perfect for our family of four. We had too put the boat on a mooring which was not preferred but it worked out. We felt like we had everything we needed and the owners live next door in case you need anything. ##### Samantha K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Keith K. 13 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and Comfortable Lake House First let me say that this property is great for all the major items: Lake location with a dock to launch our kayak, comfortable beds, comfortable living room furniture, a well equiped kitchen, nice outdoor furniture and a good sized firepit. The hosts were easy to work with and responded quickly when we had an issue with the TV. I only have some minor criticisms on some of the details that were overlooked like a few light bulbs being burned out, the bugs in the light over the dining room table, the broken toilet seat cover in the upstairs bathroom, the charcoal grill filled with ashes and the broken down furniture sitting next to the nice Adirondacks at the fire pit. We really had a wonderful stay here and got some great relaxation in - so beautiful and peaceful. ##### Keith K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic rental in all respects, highly recommended. ##### John S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren D. 16 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fourth year here and it keeps being amazing! ##### Lauren D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Gina M. 12 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Great cabin. A/C made it comfortable indoors during a hot week. Awesome location on the lake. Just wish we knew about the giant house right next door overlooking the whole property. ##### Gina M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne W. 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time! This home was perfect for us, the water so clean and the views beautiful. Owners were very responsive and helpful ##### Anne W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas S., Red Bank NJ USA 17 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hear the Loons We loved our stay, want to stay there again next year ##### Thomas S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard C. 25 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful area Very nice area and property. Unfortunately we had to cut our vacation short due to an emergency back home. ##### Richard C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerard D. 10 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious and Comfortable We had a great experience. Everything was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Swimming area was rocky so bring swim shoes but the water was beautiful and refreshing. Would stay here again without question. ##### Gerard D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Curt W. 15 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake get a way Awesome! ##### Curt W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander O. 27 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Belgrade lakes week of fishing. 1st time foshing in Maine Brent was a great host. Evwrything was simple and clearly layed out for my buddy and us to enjoy ##### Alexander O. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark D. 15 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot for relaxing vaca It’s a beautiful spot. Great pond is very nice and our family really enjoyed our get away, it was hard to leave! Sarah and Brent were very responsive with any questions or requests. and the property was exactly as advertised. Great weather was a plus! Look forward to the opportunity to rent again next year! ##### Mark D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hal C. 5 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Camp Expected a rustic camp that is common on the lake but what we found was a wonderfully up-to-date cabin with all the amenities one could hope for. Directly on the water with great sunset views and ample room on the dock for a boat. Wi-fi and cable TV worked flawlessly. All in all we couldn't have asked for a better vacation spot. ##### Hal C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Ted S., Union 26 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Happy With Everything met or exceeded our expectations. Could have provided better directions to find the place. ##### Ted S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### christina m., Plantation, FL 12 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection We wanted a place in my husbands home state that would satisfy this Florida family….we got lucky with the Florida weather upon arrival, but the place was perfect….spacious enough for 7 to live comfortably, the lake view is unbelievable, shallow rocky water for quite a bit out which fave is peace of mind for our kids and dogs while swimming, and a low traffic lake, and did I mention very attentive owners who understood our urgency about WiFi and had the issue fixed immediately so that we could find work life balance when necessary! Great vacation, if possible we will be back next year! ##### christina m. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren D., Philadelphia, USAj j def was w 13 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical in every way My husband, twin 4.5 year old daughters, and our seven year old pup were fortunate enough to stay at Brent and Sarah’s Loons Nest cottage for two incredible weeks and cannot recommend it enough. The cottage itself is lovely; the listing pictures do not do it justice. The kitchen is well-equipped, the living room area is beautiful with bright skylights and fabulous views of the dock and lake. The dock and steps down to the lake were perfectly situated for my family - with the recommended water shoes we could all easily and comfortably get into the clear, warm (while we were there) water for swimming, floating, kayaking, etc. The back porch, picnic table, and fire pit were wonderful. Having the laundry room right on the first floor was very helpful and the downstairs bedroom is so serene. The upstairs bedrooms were also great and comfortable and we very appreciated having fans in the second bedroom, and window unit ac in the primary bedroom. Both bathrooms were good, the downstairs stall shower was key for washing off after the lake and really nice to have that laundry right next to the shower to toss in wet bathing suits and towels. We were in the lake at least twice a day for all but one day during our stay when it was raining. While staying here we saw three eagles flying around together, many loons, shooting stars, went to an amazing state fair, participated in a loon calling contest, went to the town’s annual bean hole supper, and just generally reveled in the wonder that is the lake, town, and surrounding areas. Brent and Sarah could not have been nicer. They were very helpful whenever we had a question and just generally good people. Lastly, every single night there we saw the most amazing sunsets we had ever seen until the next night. We completely fell in love with Great Pond, the Belgrade lakes region, and will be back again and again. ##### Lauren D. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Heather C. 8 Sept 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Great location, property needs updates Upon arrival we were notified that one of the 2 toilets wasn't working. This was not the owner's fault and they did everything they could (especially with the labor shortage) to get a plumber there and communicate proactively. So kudos on that! Pros of the property - water clarity is beautiful, house is big and location on Hatch Cove is really nice. Great for walking and for kids to bike. Loved listening to the loons and paddling around the lake. For renters with a boat, great mooring access. Easy trash (many rentals do not have trash pickup). Dog allowed, which we appreciated. Cons of the property - furniture and beds need updating, house is very tired (cracked tiles and rusty radiators). The water is very low in the lake and so getting into the water is quite difficult (water shoes are a MUST). The owners roped off the only place to safely and comfortably launch a kayak or paddle board. The dock pictured is large but the actual dock is a 3' wide metal dock only that 3 of our 4 people fell off while there. There are very narrow steps down into the lake that are not kid friendly. There also were not enough seats for everyone to be outside, but thankfully we brought our own. The kitchen had 6 forks, so we mostly used plastic. We own our own VRBO rental and so I appreciate all the work that goes into maintaining a property, especially in a summer when help is really hard to find. If a visitor doesn't care about these things I mentioned, the house will be just fine. We just had higher expectations. Little things like decent towels and enough forks go a long way when other things go wrong. With just a few updates and comforts, this house could be really GREAT. ##### Heather C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole M. 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was so nice to be able to take our dogs on vacation. The location was ideal for taking hikes with our dog while our friends dog Sean in the lake all day. Sarah was great at responding to all of my questions. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fa726a31-b083-4fce-ae2f-1340a411ff95-1757967287644.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/983bd36f-3e62-4d47-8409-67d04530cba0-1757967288237.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7fc915a9-3d58-41b7-a178-ec6fa3d495fc-1757967287630.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Nicole M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ---