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Little Sebago Lakefront: Enjoy simple life & all year fun in SUMMER/FALL/WINTER!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Windham, ME
  • Little Sebago Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Seacoast Adventure
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Sebago Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds and 1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Little Sebago Lakefront: Enjoy simple life & all year fun in SUMMER/FALL/WINTER!

This is the perfect unpretentious cottage for family fun with 100 feet of frontage on Little Sebago Lake! Enjoy a large lawn that leads to a sandy swimming area. Dock and small (10foot wide) boat ramp makes for easy access to this hidden cove. Cozy cottage has 2 private bedrooms but the ability to sleep ~8 (if you don't mind a snug fit!): 1st room has queen bed, 2nd room has 2 bunks (4 beds total), living room has 2 couches and 3-season-porch has sofa-bed. 2 crib mattresses are under the bunks in 2nd bedroom. Main bedroom overlooks the serene lake. Lower level family room has large comfy sofa, cable TV, half bathroom and washer/dryer. There is a blow up mattress in the laundry area. Family room leads to 3 season porch with French doors to the lake. There is a pull out sofa in the porch but please note: the porch has only supplemental heat (not good for winter/cold nights). Great flat yard for sports or cornhole. Stone patio with fire pit and a unique stone fireplace built in 1953. You can usually find plenty of water toys at the house, including paddle boards, kayak, canoe, blow up boat, floats etc (please note: we can't guarantee availability of toys/outdoor accessories, ask if you're hoping for something specific!)!

Banjo Cove is known as Hidden Cove due to the hidden location from the lake - perfect for swimming or jumping off to the floating raft. There is also a basketball hoop in our driveway. Smith Road dead ends after our house making for a very peaceful, quiet neighborhood. Located just 6 miles from I-95 & a few mi from shops & restaurants in downtown N. Windham this could be the perfect lake location to avoid traffic & crowds - yet only 20 MIN FROM PORTLAND!

If you're considering a late fall/winter - you won't be disappointed with all of the things to do!

NEARBY COLD-WEATHER ATTRACTIONS:
- Lost Valley Ski Area ~35 min
- Pleasant Mountain Ski ~50 min
- Shawnee Peak ~50 min
- Sunday River ~1 hr 15 min
- Seacoast Adventure: snowmaking and tubing in the winter! ~10 min away
- Smitty's Cinema ~10 min
- Portland breweries & restaurants ~20 min: Bissell Brothers, Rising Tide, Oxbow, Urban Farm Fermentory, Allagash, Banded Brewing Co., Foundation Brewing, Lone Pine, Liquid Riot, Mast Landing // Honey Paw, Tandem Brewing, Novare Res, Fore Street, Eventide Oyster Co., Street & Co., Central Provisions, Duckfat, Highroller Lobster Co., Leeward
- Freeport attractions ~35 min: Maine Beer Co., Freeport Outlets, LL Bean Factory Store, When Pigs Fly Bakery

Property manager

Melanie Olinto
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please contact me before booking with pets.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Windham

Located in Windham, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Sebago Lake and Bradbury Mountain State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Seacoast Adventure and Maine Wildlife Park. Blacksmiths and Steamboat Landing Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Windham, ME

What's nearby

  • Little Sebago Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seacoast Adventure - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Sebago Lake - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Maine Wildlife Park - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • St Josephs College - 18 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 33 min drive
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ice Cream Dugout - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Sebago Lakefront: Enjoy simple life & all year fun in SUMMER/FALL/WINTER! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Little Sebago Lakefront: Enjoy simple life & all year fun in SUMMER/FALL/WINTER!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Sebago Lakefront: Enjoy simple life & all year fun in SUMMER/FALL/WINTER!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Sebago Lakefront: Enjoy simple life & all year fun in SUMMER/FALL/WINTER! located?

Located in the heart of Windham, this holiday home is steps from Little Sebago Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Seacoast Adventure and Sebago Lake Basin. Sebago Lake and Jordan Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shanlynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very Cute & Cozy Cabin!
This cabin was a wonderful retreat for us and our little Morkie. Very nicely decorated and equipped with pretty much everything you could possibly need during your stay. Aside from just a few 'honey-do' upkeep items that need attention, it's an overall very well-kept and inviting
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Fall Stay
We traveled up from Portland by car. easy to get access to. Good communication. Pretty place next to a portion of the larger lake. House is nice and cozy. Access to the water directly from the back. Good internet. Easy to use HVAC system (we needed heat, only. We did not make use of the available window AC units). Provided sheets and pillows are adequate. If you're driving in, consider bringing your own, but that is a preference and not a ding in any way. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall getaway
We had one day of rain during our short visit, but took it as a day for just hanging out and relaxing. Our dog loved every minute of it. She got to sniff all the new sniffs. We met a couple of the neighbors; one was extremely nice, Bill. The bed was super comfy. Met the cleaning lady on the way out. She was very sweet and had beautiful blue eyes :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vered J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot on Little Sebago
We had a fantastic week staying at Melanie’s cabin on Little Sebago! The house has a great waterfront, on a protected cove that made paddling, fishing, swimming, and sitting on the dock so enjoyable. We met a number of the neighbors, who were all extremely friendly and welcoming. There is so much to do in the area, but the highlight was seeing the fireworks on the lake! The cabin had everything we needed for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Family Vacation
We had such a great week. This place offered everything we wanted. We had 4 teenagers and 2 adults. We spent most of our time fishing and swimming. We did bring our own canoe, paddle board, kayak and water floats. There are pine needles everywhere so we had to rake the yard and the water everyday. The dock was great for fishing and tying up our canoe. It was nice to have access to picnic tables and a gas grill (we did bring our own propane tank and had to take the grill apart to clean it before we could use it). The master bed was very comfortable but the bunk beds were not suitable for 4 teenagers so 2 of them slept down stairs on the couches. It was a hot week so the 3 air conditioners were necessary. The kids downstairs wished they had had a fan. The kitchen was well stocked and had what we needed. Minor inconvenience, I didn't know we needed to bring our own toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detg until we ran out. We made several trips to the store which is only 10 min away so it worked out. Overall, this was one of the best family vacations we've had and we hope to be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing!
This was just the location and place I needed to attend a week long rug camp. I could bring my dog, enjoy the lake view and go exploring to local craft stores, thrift shops, restaurants etc. If more friends had joined me in the rental, it would have been very tight. there was really only one master bedroom, and the pull out couch had the typical "bar in your back", the bunk bed room was not suitable for adults.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norm D., Plymouth, Ma

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Our third time staying at the lake house and as usual it was amazing! Great place to relax and centrally located to alot of things. We look forward to our next stay here! Owners are very easy to communicate with and respond quickly. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D., Wilbraham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Great place..so close t! places to visit along midcoast Maine! Nice relaxing lake life!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
Good sized house with more than enough room for a grown family. Quiet hidden cove on the lake. A lot of fun water and yard toys. Comfortable! Friendly neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jane D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as nice as it could be
Not as well kept as it should have been. We had to clean dog hair in all of the rooms before we could sleep there. We had to rake leaves and pine needles from the lake before the grandchildren could swim. We cleaned the paddleboards and other beach toys before useing. There was standing water in the laundry room which was starting to mildew. That said, we did have a very good time. Meline was very nice to talk with, she just neefs to have a better maintence team . That said, we did have a very good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn S., Chester NH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation “2023”
Quiet location with great neighbors! We had a great time together as a family! We boated, paddle board and did some fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Great location on LSL. Clean and exactly as depicted in pictures .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norm D., Plymouth, Ma

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect lake getaway
The lake house is a perfect place to decompress and re-energize, very peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The house is equipped with everything you need for a great stay. Located right on the pond, walks on the ice with coffee were a morning ritual. Very quiet neighborhood and located about 5 minutes from stores/Seacoast fun park. Tubing was a blast! Dinner at the Deck House was really good. Portland was only 30 minutes away with lots to do and see there. This was our 2nd stay here and will definitely plan on a 3rd. Thank you Melanie!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Curry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Sebego
We had a fantastic time- our second year in a row staying here. Excellent fishing and swimming spot
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway!
Great place to relax on the water with your family.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September is beautiful in Maine
When we arrived we did notice a few things broken which we told the owner and she was very responsive. figuring out the light switches was interesting just simple labels would help. The outdoor area was beautiful and the area very quiet which we liked. Very convenient to Windham center, Freeport and Portland. I think it would be great for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & lots of activities to choose from
Close to everything including our nearby families. Access to BBQ, corn-hole, canoe, kayak & paddle boards was awesome with plenty of seating. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

JOHN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Great! Enjoyed the location and the house. Everything was perfect … even the weather! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J., Massachusetts, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house!
Melanie was a great host, the place was well kept, clean and had a lot of amenities (frig is brand new). Kids loved jumping off the floating dock and using the paddleboards. Neighbors were very nice as well. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deanna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great camp in a quiet Cove on little Sebago Lake
This is my second year at this camp. It's located in a quiet Cove and is very close to the town of Windham that has everything you could possibly need. Approximately a half an hour takes you to the ocean Waterfront in Portland and the Old Port area. Hope to be going back there again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathryne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lakefront getaway!
My mom and I really enjoyed our week at the lake (minus the rainy weather)! The house is in a great spot—a quiet little cove perfect for swimming—and was cozy and clean overall. There were a few minor issues like dead lightbulbs and well-worn cookware (I left some nonstick frying pans behind for future guests; you’re welcome), but no biggie. It’s a great property for families, and you won’t regret booking it. Melanie is awesome w/communication as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for kids!
Melanie is great! I highly recommend this family friendly lake house.

10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage on Cute Cove!
Lovely cottage, clean and cozy!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve P., MASS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice lake front get away
Nice lake front get away with many water toys and gear for your enjoyment. Well done interior renovations as well. Great location with children.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Olinto

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My family and I have lived in the South End in Boston for the past 15 years. Jon and I met at Colby College when we were students there in 98 and fell in love with Maine. In 2018 we decided to purchase a lake house so that our three boys and golden retriever could spend time outdoors away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We will use the property as an investment property and rent it out to other families during times that we can no use our home.

Why they chose this property

We immediately fell in love with the quiet cove.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests