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Beautiful lakeside property with full amenities

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Exterior
Lower deck and dock
Propane parlor stove and TV
Dining Area with slider to upper deck
Kitchen with island

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Auburn, ME
  • Lost Valley Ski Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Central Maine Community College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bates College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful lakeside property with full amenities

This lovely lakeside home features three bedrooms and sleeps seven comfortably. There is a large open living room overlooking the lake with a parlor propane stove in the corner and a dining area leading out to the upper deck. The spacious kitchen has a gas stove top, an electric oven, a microwave, a free-standing island, and is fully loaded with all the cooking equipment you'll need. The master bedroom on the first floor sports a king-sized bed and a direct entry to the upper deck. The master bath is newly-renovated, with a tub/shower combination. Upstairs are two more bedrooms containing two queen-size beds and a single, with another bathroom between them.

This home comes with air conditioning (yes, occasionally even desired in Maine!), cable, and wi-fi. The upper deck just outside the dining area connects to a lower deck, which is practically on the water. From there it's a few steps to the dock, where you can jump in or launch the two kayaks provided.

Many people think of a "pond" as being a small swimming hole. But Taylor Pond is a pristine Maine lake about a mile and a half long and three quarters of a mile wide. It's big enough for swimming, boating and fishing, but small enough to be not crowded with large motor boats or jet skis. Although you'll feel like you're "away from it all" here, you are only 10 minutes away from local shopping, cinema, golf and mini-golf. Also within easy reach are restaurants of every variety, from fast-food to elegant. The Bates College campus is also only 10 minutes away. Come enjoy the best of both worlds!

Property manager

Susan Trask

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Moderately-sized get-togethers are permitted. Please check with owner prior to arranging. Quiet rule after 10 pm in effect.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Auburn

Located in Auburn, this holiday home is on a lake. Community Little Theatre and Androscoggin Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Androscoggin Bank Colisee and Roy's Driving Range. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hemond's Moto X Park or Oxford Plains Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Auburn, ME

What's nearby

  • Lost Valley Ski Resort - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Auburn Mall - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Central Maine Community College - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Bates College - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Central Maine Medical Center - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lotus Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Side By Each Brewing Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful lakeside property with full amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful lakeside property with full amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful lakeside property with full amenities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful lakeside property with full amenities located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Lost Valley Ski Resort and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Mount Apatite Park. Auburn Mall and Central Maine Community College are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Great house right on the water

We loved our stay here. The house is wonderful and well cared for, one of the most well stocked rentals I have ever stayed in. Cute neighborhood, right on the water, and the hosts were so nice. Thank you for a great week.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

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

Vscation

Wonderful time at Susan and Woody’s cottage. Very comfortable, spacious and a great deck to watch the wildlife and view Taylor Pond.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margit D.

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

63 Taywood

Very comfortable house, great views, wonderful decks down to the water. The sunsets were magnificent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Great location on the lake

Plenty of space and a great location on the lake. Susan and Woody were available when needed while giving us privacy. Love having access to kayaks as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

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

Wonderful!

Thank you so much, Susan and Woody! We loved our stay at your beautiful Taylor Pond cottage; both the indoor and outdoor spaces are perfectly designed, and we spent lots of time on the decks and docks (complete with kayaks!). Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Perfect for a family weekend!

We had a wonderful family weekend celebrating our daughter’s graduation from Bates. Susan and Woody are such gracious hosts. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

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

Beautiful setting on the water

Our family visited Maine for a family reunion - and we loved staying at Taywood Cottage. Although we could not take advantage of the lake since it is winter, we loved being on the water for the views. The 5 of us (all adults) were very comfortable in this very well equipped and organized house. We were especially happy to have a whole-house backup generator as the snow caused a 15 hour power outage, but the generator kept us at full power. Very comfortable beds, plenty of pillows and blankets. We will definitely return when we are back in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B., Cambridge, MA

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

relaxing spot!

We were here for our daughter's college graduation and we couldn't have been happier to have such a convenient and peaceful spot as a home base. Views were gorgeous, house was easy, efficient, spacious and super comfortable. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa k.

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

What a view

We loved our stay at this property. The home is cute and cozy and the view is something you couldnt ever imagine. We hope to stay again next year. Thank you both!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Loved this property!

This was the perfect place for our family. My husband is from Auburn and we wanted to have our own space for our family, without imposing on friends and family. Susan and Woody's house was fantastic for this. The outdoor space was beautiful and plentiful. The property was great, but they are also amazing hosts. They had a guidebook with all sorts of information, which made it super easy. I can't recommend their property enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Love the Cottage!

We enjoyed 3 wonderful days at the Taywood Cottage on Taylor Pond! Very clean, very comfortable, and right on the water. Spent hours paddling the kayaks around the pond. Terrific layout for families. Great location - listen for the loons on the pond in the evenings! Owners live right next door and are excellent hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

An absolute gem!

Susan and Woody’s property is thoroughly wonderful! Spotlessly clean, well-stocked with household necessities, and extremely comfortable. The two-tiered deck overlooking the lake is magical. Swimming and kayaking on the beautiful lake was amazing. The owners were a delight to communicate with and provided an informative handbook that answered any questions we may have had. Highly, recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James E.

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

Beautiful Property

We very much enjoyed our stay at the lake. There are multiple levels of deck to sit on while taking in the sunset over the lake or the views in general. The amenities are nice (grill with propane pre-filled, two kayaks, etc). The beds, furniture, kitchen supplies, etc were great. The property is very clean inside as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

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

August 2023

The views are amazing. House was lovely and everything you could need. Owners are friendly and stopped over to make sure we had everything we needed. Even with a day of our visit rained out it was still great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

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

Wonderful! Especially for college visits

Location is central and the kids are less grumpy as they can jump in the lake after a long day of campus touring. Hosts were wonderful! Trampoline park was worth every cent! House has everything you need and the kayaks were wonderful! Def coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Surprise

We stay in many, many vrbo’s. We live less than 12 miles from Taylor Pond and wanted a place to relax with family and friends. You cannot find a nicer spot! House is spotless and has a wonderful kitchen, grill, docks and swimming. I went swimming and it was so clean. Let me tell you the best part…..the loons! If you want to get away close to Southern Maine, look no further. The hosts live next door and were very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

Comfy lakehouse on Taylor Pond

Comfortable house with deck overlooking small lake. Two kayaks available. The owners live next door and checked in on us. They also helped resolve a problem with getting Netflix etc. via an HDMI cable from our laptop, as the TV is cable only.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Awesome in every way!

My family stayed at Taywood Cottage for my son’s graduation from Bates College. I highly recommend Susan and Woody’s home - everything was perfect! The setting is magnificent, the location is super convenient to campus, the home is spotless and the beds are very comfortable. We truly could not have chosen better. I only wish we had found this spot his first year at Bates, We definitely would have stayed here each and every visit. The house is also ideal for a quiet vacation close to Lewiston/Auburn and other nearby towns. Thank you again for a memorable graduation weekend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan H., Cotswolds UK

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

Beautiful home perfectly integrated into the lakeside landscape

This is a perfect family home with a lovely master en suite overlooking the lake and two additional bedrooms upstairs sharing a Jack & Jill bathroom. Accommodations are top notch from the towels and sheets to the kitchen pots and pans, everything you could possibly need is here. Susan and Woody were very accommodating, despite Woody having to quarantine due to Covid. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa T.

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

Beautiful house on a lovely pond

This is a beautiful well-appointed house. It is right on the water and the decks are a lovely place to sit out and enjoy the pond. We enjoyed the kayaks and floats and had a great swim. The rooms are clean and spacious and everything you could need you will find in the house. The furniture is comfortable and the mini split units in each room make it easy for each person to sleep comfortably. The only heads-up I would make to future guests is that there is a real lack of privacy with the owners living right next door. They came over multiple times while we were there, a few times in the morning to do things in the yard, and it was awkward and uncomfortable for us. If you are someone who really values privacy it is an important thing to note
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S., Davie

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

Exceptional lake house with all the amenities for a small family.

Taywood Carriage is a quaint and rustic but well apportioned spot right on Taylor Pond. It is perfect for a family of five especially if you enjoy lake type activities such as boating, kayaking, swimming, etc. It is conveniently located about one hour from Freeport and Portland and about 2 1/2 hours from Acadia National Park. These are a must visit spots. The owners communicate extremely well. It was a pleasure dealing with them. Would definitely visit again if available. Highly recommended. Only comment is that there are a lot of stairs to get down to the dock and up to the second floor which can be difficult if you have a physically challenged child as we did. Otherwise this was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sheryl M., Tennessee

Beautiful views..Comfortable cabin..Fun water activities

Our family made so many memories on Taylor Pond! Many hours were spent kayaking in the quiet, calm water. The two decks were perfect for enjoying the beautiful weather, the water activities, and bird watching. The kitchen was well equipped and the Keurig was a nice extra. We took advantage of the many food options in the area..The Italian Bakery, Cole Farms and Sams Pizza and Italians, all delicious! The location of Taywood Cottage is perfect..very quiet and serene with plenty of trees and greenery; but shopping and restaurants are just minutes away. The beds and bedding are very comfortable. We appreciated the special touches... large fluffy bath and beach towels, large washer and dryer, fresh flowers.. The love that Susan and Woody have for Taylor Pond is evident! They live next door and we enjoyed meeting them. They are there if you need them but otherwise give you privacy. We appreciated their concern that our stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J.

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

Amazing property!

Great place to have a relaxing getaway. The owners were wonderful and helpful, and communication was great. The next time we make it to this area, we will be looking to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Syl A.

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

Peaceful place with plentiful space and beautiful sunsets

Susan and Woody offer a bit of heaven at their Taywood cottage. It is clean, spacious, nicely equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and relaxing outdoor spaces. We enjoyed sitting on the multi-level decks, which allowed us plenty of room to stretch out and to enjoy the lake throughout our stay. The hosts are lovely and took the time to introduce themselves during check in and gave us a brief history about their place. The cottage is ideally located near many in-town attractions yet quietly tucked away from it all. We highly recommend this place for gatherings….we had seven family members staying at the cottage with plenty of space to relax for all. Taywood cottage is top notch! Thank you Susan & Woody for sharing it with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Tyler S.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Susan Trask

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We are Susan and Woody and we have lived on Taylor Pond for the last 30 years. In every season of the year we feel so fortunate to be living on this beautiful lake! We purchased this property next door to us on the pond in 2017 and are excited to be able to share it with others who appreciate being on the water.

Why they chose this property

From living here, we know firsthand the joys and benefits of lakeside living. In the summer, we love to swim, kayak, fish, sail, and take the grandkids tubing and waterskiing. The property faces west and we get the most amazing sunsets over the lake. In spite of the fact that this feels like a remote location, we are only an easy 10 minute drive to shopping, golf and mini-golf, cinema and a variety of restaurants -- from fast food to elegant. Portland and the coast of Maine are within a 45 minute drive and LLBean in Freeport is just 30 minutes away. Are you visiting Bates College? It's a short 10-minute hop away!

What makes this property unique

This home has a charming décor with rustic wide pine floors in the living/dining area and slate tiles in the kitchen and entryway. There is a propane parlor stove in the living room and the house has four zone air conditioning. Yes, even in Maine it's nice to have air conditioning occasionally! There are two outside decks, one just outside the dining area and the other located practically on the water with easy access to the dock.

Languages:

English