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Magical Lakeview Cottage on Frye Island, ME

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Beach
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Frye Island, ME
  • Popular LocationSebago Lake13 min walk
  • Popular LocationPoint Sebago Golf Resort35 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt Josephs College48 min drive
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)69 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Magical Lakeview Cottage on Frye Island, ME

Welcome to Broken Compass, where time stands still, and all sense of direction is lost. Come home again, to a time when you used to run around barefoot for the summer and nothing else mattered. Come home to a magical island in the middle of Maine that time forgot, and which has remained the same since your parents were kids. Welcome to Frye Island, welcome to your unforgettable summer vacation, welcome to Broken Compass.

Broken Compass is one of only 450 homes located on Frye Island in popular Sebago Lake in Southern Maine. The island is a seasonal resort destination that is only open from May through October.

The cottage, although renovated, is still an older cottage that is described as perfectly imperfect. If you are looking for a brand-new house, this is not the place, rather this is a place where kids can run around with a little sand on their feet and parents can relax and unwind with their favorite beverage on the covered front porch as they soak in the summer. Cook like a pro in our kitchen and after dinner gather the family for an epic board game night or just relax and watch a streaming movie on the 65" smart TV with ROKU and DirecTV. Gather around the firepit at night and enjoy s'mores and your favorite songs or stories with the kids and their best friends.

**Upon booking, you will receive a welcome message with a pdf version of our Welcome Guide. Please make sure to read in order to learn how to check-in and enjoy your overall experience.**

This summer cottage is a 2-bedroom 1 bath home with small lake views in the summer and expansive lake views in the Spring and Fall. The cottage has been completely renovated and updated with modern decor and amenities. Who wants to have to bring all of their linens, blankets and towels? Not our guests. We subscribe to the everything included model where we supply everything that you would reasonably expect and need during your stay. Towels, linens, toiletries, soap, laundry detergent, propane BBQ and a wide assortment of cooking supplies.

Need to work on your vacation? Internet is provided.

Book with confidence. We are family owned and not part of a cold property management company. We do our best to reply immediately to any of your questions or concerns. If you feel we have misrepresented the location in any way and it is not to your expectations, let us know upon arrival and we will cancel your stay and give you a full refund. Please read our reviews at our other locations. We look forward to hosting your vacation.

Property manager

John Roy

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

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 rural location
  • On a lake

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Raymond

Located in Raymond, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Point Sebago Golf Resort and Rattlesnake Mountain Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Blacksmiths and Seacoast Adventure. Steamboat Landing Mini Golf and Maine Wildlife Park are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Sebago Lake - 13 min walk
  • Point Sebago Golf Resort - 35 min drive
  • Seacoast Adventure - 37 min drive
  • St Josephs College - 48 min drive
  • Sebago Lake State Park - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 74 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 40 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 40 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 40 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 40 min drive
  • Applebee's - 39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Lakeview Cottage on Frye Island, ME pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Magical Lakeview Cottage on Frye Island, ME?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Lakeview Cottage on Frye Island, ME?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magical Lakeview Cottage on Frye Island, ME located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sebago Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Jordan Bay and Raymond Cape. Blacksmiths and Thomas Pond are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Callie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our nice quiet stay
Very nice and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect! (Aug 19-26)
We had in an incredible week at this beautiful home. Clean, cozy, comfortable, everything we needed. We explored just about everything the island has to offer with our dogs and kids ages 5&7. We particularly loved the short walk to the Rec center with our kids. Highly recommended and would love to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best time ever
Very nice loved the area most everything needed was there would go again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Peg C., Durham, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
An OK Dog Friendly Cottage
Overall the place was OK but the pics on-line were from a while ago so the furniture was older than the pics showed. The mattress on the queen bed should be replaced and it had a plastic cover and no mattress pad so was noisy when you moved and too warm. The twin bed mattresses are newer and did have mattress pads. It is an older cottage (as noted in the description) and as such it was damp and musty (it was warm and humid during the day while we were there) so keeping the AC on was a must. The screened in porch was nice and I would have liked to have spent more time out there but it had not been cleaned and the screen door didn’t fit securely so it wasn’t bug proof. The positives: cottage is conveniently located near the community center and beach 6, the kitchen had everything we needed (except a dishwasher; but not many people in our group so no problem washing dishes) and the owner was very nice and responded promptly to questions and concerns. I primarily rented this place because there were only 2-3 in our group and it allowed us to bring our dog which many rentals don’t do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michaela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frye oasis
This home is clean and bright. The kitchen has everything you need and tons of counter space. Communication was excellent from the moment we booked. Loved the ease of check-in. Linens provided was so helpful for our family. We had a rainy day but enjoyed the awesome TV and screened in porch. Great spot on the island close to the rec center. Good quality stuff throughout the home. Grrat stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Excluding food, everything we needed was provided. Unfortunately it rained a lot, fortunately it didn't matter as the cabin was so pleasant, and when the rain stopped we could enjoy the out doors. There are many small beaches, we explored them all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frye Island Vacation
Great time on a sweet island!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a family!
The cottage was the perfect size for our family and the location was ideal (walking distance to the playground, tennis courts, and rec center; short drive to beaches, general store and restaurant). There were plenty of towels, the grille was easy to use, and the washer and dryer were a great convenience. We had some trouble at check in—didn’t receive the door code at 4:00pm and the one we received after a call didn’t work. The property manager solved the problem for us after a few phone calls. The disappointments were the queen mattress quality, the wireless not working, and access to the fire pit area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Fall Escape!
We had a great weekend at Broken Compass - it was perfect for our group of three. We cooked all our meals in the efficient kitchen, enjoyed playoff baseball on the excellent TV, and relaxed and enjoyed some walks around the island. We even saw a sunset that looked just like the photo in the listing! It was quiet and cozy, just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy little camp/cottage
This cottage was cute and had everything you need. It smelled a little musty would be my only critique. The one thing I would say needs to be stated is that you have to catch a ferry to access the island. There is not a bridge. The ferry is $35 round trip (for you and your car) which can add up quick if you are planning on going on and off the island during your stay. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Frye Island
Structure Type
Cottage