Title: Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming! 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 home # Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming! ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150773/700a3c19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150773/fc8ccec1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150773/3d14348e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150773/dd589375.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150773/658fb146.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On a 1.8-acre private island in the Ossipee River, this historic c. 1924 John Calvin Stevens cottage offers a tranquil getaway with original doors, woodwork and stained glass features. Take morning coffee in the cozy breakfast nook overlooking waterfalls or relax on the large screened porch during Happy Hour. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Laundry - Air conditioning - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming! Enjoy your own private island get away! This 1.8 acre island, surrounded by water in the middle of the Ossipee River is yours's for a week or the entire summer. Drive across the sturdy cement bridge and feel your cares slip away. You can fish for Bass, kayak or canoe up to the Parsonsfield/Porter Covered Bridge, walk to the local donut shop or ice cream hut or attend an auction in the village of Kezar Falls. This historic c. 1924 John Calvin Stevens designed cottage has original doors, woodwork and stained glass. Built for the local mill owner's family as a getaway, it still has a lot to offer. There are sweeping cathedral ceilings, a fireplace for ambiance.. a woodstove for comfort, and a heat pump for easy heat and cooling. . Have morning coffee in the cozy breakfast nook overlooking the waterfalls. The modern kitchen has a microwave, coffee maker and all the dishes, pots and pans you will need. The large bath room has a separate tub and shower. There are two queen sized beds, a sofa bed for 2, a folding cot, plus a blow up bed for company if you need it. Bring your own linens and towels or use ours; there's a laundromat close by. Relax in the rockers for Happy Hour on the large screened porch or have a nightly campfire at the outside fireplace, fire wood provided. You can fish, swim and boat in the clean Ossipee River. And it is actually warm as it comes from Ossipee Lake! Bring your own kayak or use ours. On the north side of the island the sound of the waterfalls will lull you to sleep! On the south side you may see almost perfect reflections in the water although it does have a gentle current. Use our inner tubes and just float for hours, and the village church bells may wake you every morning. There is no beach or shallow entry for very young children. There is very little TV reception so we over 200 DVDs and VCR tapes, I hope you like the oldies. We also have cards, puzzles and board games and an assortment of books. Outside is badminton or horse shoes. Enjoy a church supper nearby. Drive 4 miles to Cornish to visit 12 Antique shops. Fine dining are close by in picturesque Cornish village. The White Mountains and major outlet shopping in North Conway are 30 minutes away. Ocean beaches and Portland, Maine's largest city, are a one hour drive. LL Beans in Freeport is an hours drive. Come visit our island paradise! You'll want to return. Keywords: historic bungalow, private island with bridge, walk to village amenities, sleeps 6 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Absolutely no smoking on the island ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - Near an outlet shopping centre - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,100 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 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 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Absolutely no smoking on the island ## 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30 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 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Island Paradise Historic Cottage Waterfalls Great Swimming! ## 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%7C43.80585%2C-70.88854&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rv5v6vg_dJlhFrwjh2pfJzfRvDM=) Parsonsfield, ME #### What's nearby - Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles - BackCountry Excursions, LLC - Day Tours - 19 min drive - 9.8 miles - Ossipee Lake - 21 min drive - 13.8 miles - Sebago Lake - 32 min drive - 18.9 miles - Stone Mountain Arts Center - 32 min drive - 16.9 miles #### Getting around - Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive - ‪Bay Haven Lobster Two - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sacopee Valley House of Pizza - ‬6 min drive - ‪Krista's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Lindsay’s Restaurant - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds and within 9 miles (15 km) of Saco River and BackCountry Excursions, LLC - Day Tours. Horne Pond and Limerick Public Library are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question