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A wooden deck with a view of a lake, an American flag, and a red chair.
A wooden dock extending over a calm lake with a misty backdrop, an American flag, and a forested hill in the distance.
A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a red sofa, and a white table.
A cozy living room with a red sofa, a white coffee table, and a colorful rug.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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New Limerick, ME
  • Place, Spaulding Lake
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Lumberman's Museum
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Rock Ski Area
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

New Limerick

This cottage places you 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Houlton Regional Hospital and 12 mi (19.2 km) from Spaulding Lake. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Spaulding Lake - 24 min drive - 21.5 miles
  • The Museum of Vintage Fashion - 31 min drive - 33.5 miles
  • Grand Lake - 42 min drive - 33.5 miles
  • Lumberman's Museum - 44 min drive - 44.6 miles
  • Big Rock Ski Area - 53 min drive - 43.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tangs Chinese Cuisine - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬17 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.

Authentic Northern Maine Lakeside Retreat. Live Like A Local!

Located in beautiful Northern Maine, on a crystal clear lake on the end of a secluded road. Our super cute 2 bedroom cottage boasts all of the comforts you would expect from a cozy retreat, at the same time, living like a local. Paddle the lake in your canoe, stopping at the rope swing or packing a picnic for Blueberry Island or walk to the Country Club for a round of golf and lunch.
The cottage features two bedrooms, cozy living room with a wood stove, kitchen amenities for almost any size or type meal and a dining table on the screen porch give the authentic Maine lake living feeling.
If you're looking to unwind, unplug and fall asleep to the lonely tremelo of loons, this is the spot. The summer camps on the lake use lake water for drinking, bathing and cooking. If this is unsuitable for your system, plan to bring your own drinking water.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Keep the lake free of invasive species. Please clean boats, motors, trailers and water sports equipment prior to your stay.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 5 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Authentic Northern Maine Lakeside Retreat. Live Like A Local!

Frequently asked questions

Will I be able to park at Authentic Northern Maine Lakeside Retreat. Live Like A Local!?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Authentic Northern Maine Lakeside Retreat. Live Like A Local! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cottage include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a firepit.

Does Authentic Northern Maine Lakeside Retreat. Live Like A Local! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does Authentic Northern Maine Lakeside Retreat. Live Like A Local! have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Authentic Northern Maine Lakeside Retreat. Live Like A Local!?

Yes, every cottage at Authentic Northern Maine Lakeside Retreat. Live Like A Local! comes with a patio and some offer golf course views.

Authentic Northern Maine Lakeside Retreat. Live Like A Local! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAY E.

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

Lake stay

Great place!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the Bither cottage. It is rustic but comfortable. The waterfront is easily accessible and a great place for kids to play and swim. We hope to return another time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a nice little camp for a family vacation. The lake is so peaceful and great for swimming with young kids. There is lots to explore kayaking and some very friendly loons out on the water! The cell service can be pretty spotty but the Wi-Fi works great. Really enjoyed being in a spot that felt so private yet still close to town for groceries and restaurants. This was the third time our family stayed here and second time bringing our dog. 10/10 would recommend and will definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia U.

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

Peaceful lakeside getaway

If you are looking for peace and quiet in a beautiful setting this is the perfect spot. The cabin is one of the few on the lake that retains its old-timey charm with just enough modern amenities to make things comfortable. It is a true getaway. I loved my stay here and look forward to a visit next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Favorite Summer Spot!

This is our 2nd year staying, and our 2nd amazing experience. Cozy camp, private and peaceful spot on the lake. So much family fun! We will be back next year!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

End of lake bliss

This cabin is at the end of a lake with wonderful privacy, quiet and loons. The swimming to a large granite rock across the small lake was fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Old fashioned camp on quiet lake

This is an old fashioned camp, but with the update of electricity and indoor plumbing. It maintains that rustic camp life feel with a little more comfort. I will note that this is a bring your own sheets and towels rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Perfect Lakeside Get-away

Wonderful spot to make summertime memories! The camp is cozy and comfortable - the ultimate setting to unplug and unwind. The lake is amazing. The camp is located at a quiet and private spot at the end of the lake, and provides a great opportunity for all of your favorite water activities! With wonderful hosts who are great with communication and support, and extremely helpful with any questions or concerns - this is the perfect lakeside get-away!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Two for two!

This was our second time spending a week in August at this adorable little camp. We loved our stay! So private, the lake was perfect for swimming and fishing and we spent plenty of time exploring in the paddleboat. So nice to unwind and unplug! We can’t wait for next time, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a wonderful stay here, would've like it a little cleaner and the canoe we were told was there for us to use had a big hole in the bottom so we couldn't use it. We did enjoy ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia U.

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

Peaceful cottage on beautiful lake

If you want peace and wuiet this cabin is for you. At the end of the lake there is little noise except for the loons on the water. All the furnishings are adequate and comfortable. The best features are the screened in porch for enjoying your meals and the deck for sirring, reading and relaxing. If you are looking for a low key, relaxing vacation this quiet yet close to town location has it all.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

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

Authentic Maine Camp

This is an authentic Maine camp, no frills, but clean and well equipped with the basics. Our goal was to unplug and relax and this property provided the perfect setting. We enjoyed watching the loons from the deck, almost daily visits from a bald eagle, and even caught a glimpse of the otters. Great communication with the owner throughout. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to get away from it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

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

Breathtaking view of Lake Nickersonn

The property is a "no frills" camp that has absolutely everything needed for a wonderful stay. There is a fire pit and wood burning stove. The bedrooms are comfortable but sparse. The deck and screened in porch offer the most spectacular view of the lake. There is a canoe and paddle boat. There is also plenty of seasoned firewood. I would totally recommend this property fo a relaxing and comfortable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Beautiful stay

Our over all experience here at the cabin was beautiful. The cabin in itself was not. It is a cabin so with that in mind, the glass is single pane. Meaning you can stand on the otherside and have a conversation. It is not well insulated hence the wood stove. The cabin was not cleaned prior to our arrival. Not sure if that was on the "maintenance manager" or the last guests. The red couch was covered in dog hair and black stains make sure you bring furniture covers. I went to Walmart thats about 10min down the road for alot of things. The toilet seat was broken. The rugs throughout the cabin were soiled. The cabin is about 3hrs from Acadia Park. We went for the day and came back woke up the next morning and found the paddle boat we left in the water was gone. (the canoe in the listing has a crack in the front. Paddle boat was provided.) I text Alison in a frantic manner as we thought someone had taken it. Turns out the maintenance man did and didn't bring it back. He put it in storage for the year. That stinks, that was part of the listing/perks as to why we chose this place. That was the 3rd day we were there. We had 2 days left and no boat or anything to go back out into the lake with. There's a picnic table out on the island. You can putz around the calm lake on the boat. It's really nice , it is. We ended up cutting our vacation short due to the above reasonings.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous location

Location is everything. The camp is right on the water at the end of the lake, making the view and wildlife spectacular. The sunrises are so lovely and the mist rising from the lake in the mois setene
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia U.

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

Peaceful cottage on the lake

If you are looking for peace and quiet in a beautiful location this is it. Everything you need is right handy (although no tv and internet -fine with me). Lovely screened in porch for eating, beautiful deck on which to watch the loons and almost no noise. Love it.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D'Lynn H.

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

Like the Good Old Days

Quiet Maine camp like you'd read about! Relatively close to town and a bit of action- but not taken over by speed boats and party barges!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Fantastic Family Camp Experience

We loved everything about our stay at this camp! It has everything you would need for a wonderful camp experience. We really enjoyed the privacy provided by being at the end of the lake. The listing stated it included a canoe and paddle, which were not there. This wasn't a big issue for us, as we brought our own fishing kayak, but may be a bigger deal for others. The big front window and screened in patio provided a beautiful view of the lake, even on cooler or rainy days. As a lifelong Maine resident, and having grown up spending time at my grandparents' camp, I can definitely attest that this property truly is an authentic Maine camp! We will definitely be back next summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAY E.

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

A very good place.

Small but nice
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LAWRENCE T.

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

Maine Camp Adventure

Typical Maine lake camp experience. Clean and tidy place. Near local rural golf course and gourmet restaurant. Loon family with 2 offspring serenaded us nightly. No tv but wh needs that. Would have liked a canoe or boat with this rental package to cruise the lake. Host is very helpfu and cordial l when contacted
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

spencer G.

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

Peaceful

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

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

Gorgeous view

Will stay again and recommending to family. Great little cabin with amazing views and everything you need for a short or long term stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Baris S.

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

Private Cottage on a beautiful lake

We really enjoyed our stay. Lake was clean and quiet. Same with the house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

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

Lakeside

Thank you for such a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAY E.

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

A great time.

Cozy and private.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021