Title: Lakefront home on McGrath Pond - once featured on Maine Cabin Masters Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Lakefront home on McGrath Pond - once featured on Maine Cabin Masters ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83820000/83816100/83816029/96158834.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83820000/83816100/83816029/9ad41835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83820000/83816100/83816029/2cb549ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83820000/83816100/83816029/b69c60cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83820000/83816100/83816029/1c6f8db3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Spend a quintessential summer in Maine at Loon Cove, this darling lakefront cottage on the shores of McGrath Pond. Enter through a beautiful side deck where you can barbecue, dine alfresco and relax while listening to the call of loons. Inside, lofty ceilings and natural wood create cozy charm. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Lake view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lakefront home on McGrath Pond - once featured on Maine Cabin Masters Loon Cove Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Spend a quintessential summer in Maine at this darling lakefront cottage on the shores of McGrath Pond. Once featured on Magnolia Network's "Maine Cabin Masters," this home has been lovingly restored as a family gathering space. This picturesque abode sits near the northeastern corner of McGrath Pond, a spring-fed body of water that flows into Salmon Lake and the five other interconnected Belgrade Lakes. It's a beautiful setting for swimming and kayaking, taking afternoon naps in the hammock, and roasting marshmallows around the firepit at the water's edge. Two kayaks and two paddleboards are provided, so feel free to have adventures on the water and the home's boat slip. Oakland is two miles east while bustling Waterville and renowned Colby College are about four miles beyond. Enter through a beautiful side deck, where you can barbecue in the afternoons, dine alfresco at sunset, and relax in the evenings while listening to the call of the loons. Inside, the cottage was renovated in a way that kept its charms intact, offering lofty ceilings, exposed crossbeams, and natural wood at every turn. Central heat and air-conditioning ensure comfort all year long. The living space is lined with windows, allowing you to admire the view of the lake whether you're cooking in the open kitchen, chopping vegetables on the island, or kicking back on the sofas to play cards or stream movies. Two inviting bedrooms, a sleeping loft, and complimentary WiFi, are also provided. SHARED AMENITIES \-Gas grill THINGS TO KNOW Streaming services are available with guests' own account(s). Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### 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 ### Rules For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ## 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 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 and a first aid kit 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. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 89627 ## About the area Located in Oakland, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Redington Museum and Common Street Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include First Congregational Church and Skowhegan State Fairgrounds. Samantha Smith and Maine State Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Oakland travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oakland.dx140470) [View more Cabin rentals in Oakland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Cabins.d140470-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C44.56004%2C-69.75778&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=clNeAoouwwRphG1t-qwMyC_dW5g=) Oakland, ME ### What's nearby - Belgrade Lakes Chain - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Colby College - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles - Thomas College - 15 min drive - 7.4 miles - Waterville Opera House - 16 min drive - 7.9 miles - Belgrade Lakes Golf - 29 min drive - 17.9 miles ### Getting around - Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 13 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Korner Store - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Thirsty Mule - ‬9 min drive - ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakefront home on McGrath Pond - once featured on Maine Cabin Masters pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lakefront home on McGrath Pond - once featured on Maine Cabin Masters? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lakefront home on McGrath Pond - once featured on Maine Cabin Masters? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lakefront home on McGrath Pond - once featured on Maine Cabin Masters located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Belgrade Lakes Chain and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tree Spirits and Colby College. Inland Hospital Diabetes and Waterville Dog Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lakefront home on McGrath Pond - once featured on Maine Cabin Masters Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronald Y. 16 Jun 2025 #### great little cabin beautiful spot on the lake, clean and comfortable, great kayaking ##### Ronald Y. ### 8/10 Good #### Tim W. 30 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin and location. Had a wonderful time. Loon Cove is exactly that, the Loons were everywhere. The cabin was comfortable and well appointed. I really enjoyed my stay. I have one criticism, the sheer curtains in the bedrooms and bathrooms need to have a privacy/darkening option. The sun comes up at 4:30am and the trash guy, landscaper and nature viewers were on and around the property throughout my stay. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e028b32c-2a9c-4039-83d6-86cc4da3f14b-1748622548171.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tim W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole K. 24 Sept 2024 #### Perfect Maine experience. Lovely spot that is clean and cozy. ##### Nicole K. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie R. 6 Jul 2024 #### Clean and quiet Great view, clean, central a/c, even the ppl using powerboats (4th of July!) were respectful. Exactly the getaway I needed! ##### Stephanie R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Robin H. 24 Sept 2023 #### Loon Lake Cabin was cute and had everything you would need! ##### Robin H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua V. 30 Jul 2024 #### Comfy Cove We stayed 4 nights with three children. The lake was clean and warm and gorgeous. Situated close, but not too close to other rentals we had really nice interactions with other renting families and our kids had a blast. Kayaks and paddleboards were great! The house was very well equipped. ##### Joshua V. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnna B. 3 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful little cabin! We had the nicest little getaway at this gem. The smell of pine when you walk in is wonderful! It was so clean and well decorated. It had everything we needed. Hopefully we can rent it again next year! ##### Johnna B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### NICOLE K. 1 Nov 2023 #### Fun Maine experience Clean, quaint place. Beautiful lake view. Not good for people on a different sleeping schedule. ##### NICOLE K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ginger W. 22 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great Cabin! Everything we had hoped for. :) ##### Ginger W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy S. 24 Oct 2024 #### Relaxing stay My family of three stayed at this cabin for 5 nights. First, the view of the lake was gorgeous! There is a nice firepit with chairs outside, which my husband and I used every night! It was so relaxing to sit by the water and the fire, enjoying the fresh air. The stars are absolutely beautiful at night, and it was pretty quiet and peaceful. Also, the cabin was well appointed with items you would need to store and prepare meals during your stay. There was plenty of sleeping space. The loft has two beds, and the floor space is up there is quite large. I slept very well, the mattresses and pillows were comfortable. The bathroom was a decent size, with plenty of towels. Overall we really enjoyed our time here and would return again! ##### amy S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony S. 27 Aug 2024 #### Wonderful traditional Maine camp Loved the spot on McGrath Pond. Situated on a cove, it was not busy but quiet and calm. There were communal water toys, floats, trampolines, and slides you could use just by asking. The camp has traditional Maine features and plenty of toys such as paddle boards and kayaks. The loft was a great place for my two daughters to hang out. Views were terrific. Located in Oakland, it is in the midst of the legendary Belgrade Lakes. Close to populated areas such as Waterville and Augusta. Easy access to I-95 and other primary roads. ##### Anthony S. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Robert L. 16 Aug 2024 #### Very happy despite a couple of issues We had a wonderful three day weekend at the camp. It was very nice and clean. The location is beautiful and the owner should be proud. Everything was excellent. The only issues we had were with the potable water cooler not working without a workaround, we couldn't get the TV to work, and it would be nice if there were privacy blinds in the bathroom and bedroom rather than sheer curtains. We really enjoyed our time here and are already discussing returning next year. Hopefully the water cooler is fixed as you cannot drink the water from the tap at this location. ##### Robert L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### malin m. 21 Aug 2024 #### Quintessential lake experience This property offers all that was needed for a lake side getaway. Close enough to “town” for any forgotten items. The area for seating at the waters edge is lovely in the mornings and evenings. Fishing poles in the cabin allowed for some casting. The paddle boards were a bit hit and the water is calm and easy to navigate, kayaks were available too. The TV was helpful when we arrived and it was raining, the metal roof gave some great background noise for a deep sleep. Lots of natural light and big windows to watch the lake come alive each day. We were able to watch two bald eagles (must be a nest nearby) swoop to the water and retreat to their land location. We wish we could have stayed longer and are planning a return visit. ##### malin m. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca C. 24 Sept 2022 #### Beautiful Gem of a Cabin We were planning on camping for vacation but it was supposed to pour the whole time. So we found this beautiful cabin right on the water at the last minute. The only negative was the steep driveway but as long as you have AWD you will be fine. It was beautiful, clean and the kitchen was well stocked with cookware. The loft had a wonderful sturdy ladder and railing that made climbing in and out of it a breeze even for full grown adults. The wifi and small tv were perfect for watching movies on the rainy days. The big bed's mattress in the main bedroom was one of the most comfortable I've ever slept on in a rental. There isn't alot of privacy, you can pretty much hear everything from any corner of the cabin, but it is a classic Maine cabin getaway that doesn't disappoint. Plus the pouring rain on the metal roof was the best sound to fall asleep to. I was actaully sad when I woke up and the rain had stopped. The island in the kitchen is so big and beautiful, cooking meals was a breeze. I highly reccomend this cabin. We had a fantastic time! ##### Rebecca C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Heidi H. 19 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Fall Fun We were traveling through New England and were looking forward to spending some time exploring the pond. We’d already been at the coast and were headed to more mountains and hiking inland over the rest of the week. We arrived and found they had put the paddleboards and kayaks away for the season. The neighbors on the cove still had lots of water toys set up. When we called, we were told that they put the Paddleboards and kayaks away October 1st. There was no mention of that in the listing and this was the reason we chose this property so we were very disappointed. We then realized that there were dryer sheets scattered all around, under couch pillows and cushions, in kitchen drawers. It anppears they were closing up for the season. We also had no hot water in the shower for a time period. The property managers send someone out late that afternoon to fix the hot water issue. I had to call the property manager back for updates instead of them reaching back out to me. We were given a small credit back on our rate. I will be cautious renting properties from this property company again. I’ll probably give them another chance somewhere else but only one. ##### Heidi H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Joe H. 28 Sept 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warning - poor experience and poor communication I booked this cabin as the highlight of my parents’ 50th anniversary road trip, I hoped 2 nights / 1 full day of the lakefront serenity would suffice. It was clear upon arrival the cabin was in no shape for guests but, being tourist season, other accommodations were not available. The very steep driveway had caution tape across the top. A neighbor made sure my parents knew to stay off the driveway as it was part way through being replaced. The hill is treacherous for anyone with luggage, for a couple in their 70s it is dangerous. Half of the property’s lake frontage had caution tape across it and was undergoing major landscaping work. The first morning a work crew arrived for a half day of loud stump grinding. Workers encouraged my parents to leave the property for a few hours, so they did. Upon checking out of the cabin my mom found a binder with rental info under the kitchen island, one page said “Caution: tap water not for drinking.” My dad had used the tap water for coffee, diarrhea lasted a week. I was provided no indication of the property’s multiple large projects nor that a crew and heavy machinery would disrupt my parents special day. And there are no notes next to taps or in the listing itself alerting guests to the water being unsafe. I messaged this info within the VRBO app, I followed up via phone with Vacasa two weeks later, they offered a 10% refund. A lot of money down the drain and a sad 50th anniversary. A shame Vacasa gets away with such theft. ##### Joe H. 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