Title: Maine Hidden Gem Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=78466197&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Maine Hidden Gem Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Maine Hidden Gem ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Maine Hidden Gem (Brooks)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78470000/78466200/78466197/b2a5dd4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Maine Hidden Gem (Brooks)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78470000/78466200/78466197/c8e83cdd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Maine Hidden Gem (Brooks)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78470000/78466200/78466197/w1242h917x0y4-a18db3a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Maine Hidden Gem (Brooks)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78470000/78466200/78466197/aeb609b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Maine Hidden Gem (Brooks)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78470000/78466200/78466197/b9432532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Maine Hidden Gem and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a water park and a firepit. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 7.6 Good ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Maine Hidden Gem Gorgeous post and beam, well hidden at the top of Maine’s midcoast. Tucked in on a dirt road. Yet conveniently located close to many of Maine’s well loved attractions. Enjoy a clam/lobstahh bake, end the night with a great fire, toasting s’mores, and seeing the stars. Really seeing them! Listen to and see wildlife. Celebrate your children’s graduation from one of the many universities around. Celebrate having a nice little holiday with your loved ones. Even consider a small anniversary or wedding here. Pick lavender at one of the few farms around. Eat local, go fishing, paddle boarding, enjoy a book and or making a sand castle at one of the local beaches. The activities are endless! Or just enjoy sitting under the pergola and working on a puzzle, dining outdoors, with those you love. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - 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 rural location - In a village - In the city centre - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea - Next to a golf course - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116600000/116595800/116595743/e7bfb3c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sargent House Summary Sedgwick - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=116595743&PinnedHotelID=116595743&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96690000/96687900/96687805/752f5854.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maine Country Getaway | Creekside house in Holden with deck & great location Holden - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=96687805&PinnedHotelID=96687805&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103990000/103988500/103988446/b819bb79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elegant Victorian Gothic Revival home with wet bar, sunroom, & washer/dryer Belfast - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=103988446&PinnedHotelID=103988446&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75181200/75181166/7c8ecdae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Home - Mid Coast Maine near Camden and Belfast Belmont - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=75181166&PinnedHotelID=75181166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104090000/104086200/104086168/391f4202.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alamoosook Lakehouse! 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I provide gates ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.53778%2C-69.07548&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Xa2vo-RRemjUVn68q8MoaqN-bp4=) Brooks, ME #### What's nearby - Swan Lake \- 17 min drive \- 9.4 miles - Waterfall Arts \- 23 min drive \- 13.0 miles - Belfast Historical Society and Museum \- 24 min drive \- 13.4 miles - Belfast Harbor \- 24 min drive \- 13.6 miles - Belfast City Park \- 26 min drive \- 14.5 miles #### Getting around - Belfast Station - 18 min drive - Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Swan Lake Grocery - ‬15 min drive - ‪Tattooed Dad Brewing Co. - ‬17 min drive - ‪Ralph's Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Smoke Room. - ‬21 min drive - ‪Royer Valley Farm - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Maine Hidden Gem pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Maine Hidden Gem? ### What time is check-in at Maine Hidden Gem? ### What time is check-out at Maine Hidden Gem? ### Where is Maine Hidden Gem located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Maine Hidden Gem Reviews ## Reviews ### Good 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 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan H. 20 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House! Great stay!! Really wonderful house. Convenient to Belfast. ##### Dan H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael K. 23 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Negative Ants in master bedroom No coffee 1 kitchen towelTrouble hooking up tv (didn’t use it much)Positive Pretty much everything else Kid friendly eating and game table Great fire pit Beautiful sky at night ##### Michael K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth V. W. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pure maine Lovely home and owner! ##### Elizabeth V. W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fred R. 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Wedding in Maine The home made for perfect stay for our family. The options for housing in this part of Maine are limited and this home was a very pleasant surprise. It made for perfect location for a family wedding in the area. We also discovered several hiking trails in the area and enjoyed the fall colors. Leanne (the owner) was very responsive and helpful. ##### Fred R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi F. 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy There were 9 of us in our party and we needed a large home with enough beds and bathrooms for us all. "Maine Hidden Gem" house did that perfectly for us. The house is beautiful. The only problem we had when we got there was finding one of the bedrooms. The bedroom with the 2 beds in the room is accessible through the garage & upstairs. There is no bathroom for this garage bedroom. You need go into the house for a bathroom. Leanne was very quick getting back to us in finding where the room was located. There was plenty of toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, shower soap, laundry detergent, etc. for our stay. We really appreciated that. We loved having the large dining table to play games. We all loved our stay. Thank you Leanne. ##### Kristi F. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Justin G. 23 Dec 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Not going back The listing doesn’t ##### Justin G. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lorie T. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location! This was a great location, close to a lot of things but you also felt like you were in the middle of nowhere. The house was beautiful and there was plenty of room for the 8 of us. The only thing you need to be aware of is there is no air conditioning. The loft does have A/C but the main house does not. While it may cool down at night, we had some very hot days and were not able to be in the main house on those days. ##### Lorie T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Amy 14 Aug 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, communication I am not sure if the fault lies with the owner or with VRBO/Expedia but the property was double-booked, forcing us to find other last minute accommodations. Despite several messages to the owner, I still have heard nothing back after 5 days. ##### Amy Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ---