Is Maine Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Maine Cottage located?

This family-friendly Alfred vacation home is located on a lake, 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Swan Pond, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kennebunk Pond and Saco River. Swan Pond and Federal Street Dog Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Maine Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

Jun 8, 2025

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

We had a great stay! We loved the cabin and the beauty of the lake. Thank you so much for having us!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron c.

Jul 10, 2025

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

Cute rustic cabin on the pond

Great rustic cabin to stay at on a pond, the pond is a lot bigger than we anticipated! The hosts are great, they greated us and gave us a tour of the property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

Jun 19, 2025

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

Maine getaway

Nice property with easy access to many activities. Hosts were very nice and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Jul 24, 2025

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

Excellent pond life near the best beaches

We loved our stay with the Barker’s Pond area. We were able to see the nearby beaches including Mother’s and Pine Point, and enjoyed Lobster at Ray’s and Clam Shack. Our daughter lost an earring down a drain and the owner was kind enough to retrieve it from the sink trap. Awesome lake to kayak and wonderful campfire at night. Will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Mar 13, 2025

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Loved this cottage for mine and my husband's anniversary

We loved everything about our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

May 11, 2025

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Getaway

Lovely time at a lovely place. Even with the rain, we had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne S.

Jul 17, 2025

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Cozy, relaxing and clean

We had a lovely weekend stay on Barkers Pond. Pete and Penelope are gracious hosts. We appreciated the coffee cream, sparkling water and toiletries. The Pond is very peaceful and I enjoyed sitting on the patio in the morning. The cottage is very cozy; good size for a couple. Bathroom has two sinks which is nice; bathroom privacy is limited due to louvered folding doors. Nice quiet location. Thank you for hosting us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Dec 28, 2024

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

Wonderful stay!

Great place to stay. Cute and comfy in a nicely secluded spot. Hosts are very accommodating!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel G.

May 7, 2025

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Jus What We Need It.

My husband and I and my daughter and her husband really enjoy the Maine cottage. Everything was perfect. We made two breakfast at it well equipped kitchen and enjoyed it right by the window looking out to the Pond.Thank very much Penelope and Pit.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

May 27, 2022

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Great Spot

Lovely spot on the water and a cozy set-up. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Sep 30, 2021

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

Convenient location in Southern Maine

Small but cozy with everything we needed for a weekend away.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

Jul 9, 2023

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

This was a wonderful place to stay!

We had great access to a beautiful deck and kayaking. It was in the middle of several places we wanted to visit. The owners are very nice people. We had a really good time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

Jul 8, 2024

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Breathtaking Getaway/ We didn’t want to leave

Penelope and Pete were the most welcoming and accomodating hosts. The property was so picturesque! Swimming, kayaking and fishing all in our backyard! It was so hard to leave, we can't wait to go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

Jul 22, 2023

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

Peaceful Pond

The location and stay were amazingly relaxing and just far enough from the beaten path. Days spent relaxing by the pond were magical.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Jun 14, 2022

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

Maine vacation

The cabin was very nice. Beautiful view of the pond. Owners very accommodating, went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett H.

Aug 6, 2024

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

Well Worth It

Communication before, during and after was great. The location was within a short drive to many offerings. Swimming access was ideal and was very enjoyable. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a great base point in a central location with the option to have a great time at the location as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

Aug 2, 2023

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

Mini vacation

The house was the perfect spot for us. The host was very nice and we enjoyed our stay very much. It was nice to sit on the dock with a coffee in the morning or in the evening with a glass of wine. The home was very clean and cozy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Q.

Jun 28, 2023

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

Friends getaway

We were looking for a low key friends weekend, a place to hang out by the fire and relax. Penny and Pete’s place was perfect! Clean and cozy, they provided all the amenities one would need (charcoal for grill, wood for fire, bottles of water, towels, etc) overall a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Deb and John H.

Aug 16, 2024

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

Beautiful view of the pond.

Cottage was very clean, organized and equipped. For older seniors and people with disabilities it might be helpful to mentioned that the main floor has the kitchen and bathroom and the main bedroom is down one flight and the living room is up one flight.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher e.

Aug 17, 2023

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

Awesome

The property manager was super helpful!! Very great people!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Emily K.

Jul 9, 2024

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Quiet and Relaxing

Penny & Peter were lovely hosts. They live close by but only saw them occasionally. They were there to greet us and get us settled in. There's a lovely outdoor grill space with a brand new grill and your own private dock to chill on. They had everything we needed down to the olive oil! I would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Elysia P.

Jul 24, 2025

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

A bit uncomfortable

The property was not entirely accurate to the description. The hosts were nice but omitted that they lived on site, the dock is not attached or private to the cabin, while it looks that way in the pictures and description. While the hosts stated I would have access to their dock, it was a bit uncomfortable using as they would be around the dock every time I would try and utilize this space. The bottom bedroom space where I stayed smelled of mold, and upon the first night I discovered a water leak that I was able to catch in video while my husband showered. Though Pete was kind, I did find it a bit strange that he made his whereabouts very known every time I exited the cabin. I did not see any security features in the cabin, though I did do a thorough sweep, the only WiFi available was from their 2 “available” WiFi hosts. I booked for 2 adults, while it sleeps 4, I did end up bringing my mother in law as well, and within an hour of arrival I received an updated “estimate” from the hosts that they tried to charge for my mother in law, although it sleeps four people. I will say that I had a great experience with Vrbo the site itself.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sterling B.

Sep 2, 2020

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

Amazing experience

The owners of this cabin are some of the nicest people we've ever met. They made us feel at home on their property and helped us in every way possible. I would stay at this cabin again in a heartbeat. It was an absolute pleasure.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

May 29, 2021

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

Cute little house by the water!

I loved this place! It was adorable, perfect little getaway for 2. They had kayaks there for us to go around the pond. Crystal clear water. Nice, friendly people. Definitely recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ali A.

Apr 8, 2021

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

Memorable stay at Penny’s and Pete’s

We had an amazing time at this charming cottage. The place was spectacularly clean and exactly as advertised. It is cozy and charmingly decorated, complete with all the amenities one could need for a weekend getaway (or even longer stays) and a beautiful lake-side deck and natural fire place. Penny and Pete were very gracious, responsive and accommodating hosts. We would definitely come back for another relaxing getaway weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

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