Little Red Cabin on the Lake - Canoe, Swim, Fish & Toast Marshmallows - Waterford

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Bear Mountain view right out your window

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Waterford, ME

Long Lake
‪9 min drive‬
Highland Lake
‪18 min drive‬
Shawnee Peak
‪24 min drive‬
Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

The Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Little Red Cabin on the Lake - Canoe, Swim, Fish & Toast Marshmallows

Our beautiful lakefront guest house is nestled in southwestern Maine in the foothills of the White Mountains, on the shores of Bear Lake. Incredible views, access to the lake and mountains right out your door.

The lake is yours to enjoy from your own dock. A canoe and a kayak is available to cabin guests. Fall foliage in Maine is right out your window! Walk for miles or relax indoors and play cards surrounded by pine trees. Snowshoe, ice fish, XC ski right outside in winter.

It is just a short drive to town (Bridgton) for shopping, movie theaters and local restaurants. Our guest home is surrounded by hiking trails. The sounds of loons are magical. It's truly a place to relax and recharge. You won't want to leave!

PLEASE NOTE: The steps/ladder up to the loft are very steep and there is no gate at the top. Parents of small children should take note. Internet yes. TV yes.

Property manager

Ricky Eng

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Waterford

Located in Waterford, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Civil War Monument and Rufus Porter Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at White Mountain National Forest and Holt Pond Preserve.

Waterford, ME

What's nearby

Long Lake - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
McWain Pond - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
Pondicherry Park - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
Highland Lake - 18 min drive - 11.2 km
Shawnee Peak - 24 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Barking Chicken - ‬8 min drive
‪Venezia Ristorante - ‬16 min drive
‪Long Lake Creamery - ‬8 min drive
‪Olde Mill Tavern - ‬8 min drive
‪Campfire Grille - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Red Cabin on the Lake - Canoe, Swim, Fish & Toast Marshmallows pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Red Cabin on the Lake - Canoe, Swim, Fish & Toast Marshmallows?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Red Cabin on the Lake - Canoe, Swim, Fish & Toast Marshmallows?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Red Cabin on the Lake - Canoe, Swim, Fish & Toast Marshmallows located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of McWain Pond, Long Lake and Stearns Pond. White Mountain National Forest and Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

29 Aug 2024

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

Just as promised

Everything was exactly as described and extremely clean. We had a wonderful time, despite not getting a visit from the pup. :)

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

24 July 2024

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

Heaven

What can I say about this property? It was just what our family needed! The cabin was a beautiful place to lay our heads after a day of hiking, swimming and fishing. The magical view and the sound of the loons at night was breathtaking. The lake water was warm, perfect for jumping off the dock and swimming. My kids caught fish and loved every minute of it. Ricky and his wife are sweet and gave us some great recommendations. We hope to be back to this corner of the country again !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene J.

23 June 2024

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

Quiet getaway

House was great but it rained every day so didn’t get to enjoy the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

17 June 2024

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

Perfect

Adorable cabin that feels like a big Maine hug. Thank you Ricky and family for the lovely respite

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus H.

8 Oct 2023

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

Bald eagle, loons and fresh air

Owner is great! Lots of pride in ownership of this property. The entire place is immaculate. Great place to stay for summer vacation, fall foliage, Fryeburg fair, etc. Nearly perfect. Beautiful pond. Not too far off the beaten path. Only minor drawbacks IMO are ; a little road noise from across the pond can be heard if the windows are open. The neighbors are within 100-150 ft. Neither of which would prevent me from returning. Overall, it’s a great rental. I recommend enthusiastically.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave R., Boston, USA

10 Sept 2023

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

Great little place!

Exactly as advertised in the listing. Convenient to anything you may need and yet tucked away and hidden.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy T.

2 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful Retreat

The Little Red Cabin was the perfect spot for an end-of-summer retreat. It had everything that we needed from kitchen equipment, comfy bed, and internet access to peaceful solitude, a chorus of loons and a heavenly lake for swimming. The slope of the hill down to the lake was a challenge with arthritic knees but certainly doable. We ventured off site for some easy hiking and a scenic drive. Ricky, the host, was responsive to any and all questions. It was difficult to pack up and leave but we returned to reality relaxed and refreshed.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Waltham

28 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Maine Pond Adventure

So clean and well kept. Efficient use of space. Has everything you need and nothing you don't. Our small family (one 9 year old) made good use of the single kayak, canoe, and firepit. Perfect spot to end the summer.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

9 July 2023

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

Great spot on the lake

We had a wonderful week at Ricky’s camp on Bear Pond. Lake was beautiful and we spent the whole week swimming and grilling. We took some local hikes and spent a rainy day in nearby Bridgton. Our girls absolutely loved the loft. Ricky was an excellent host and we would recommend this to any family looking for a beautiful wooded lake life getaway in the heart of Maine.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jill h.

15 Sept 2022

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

Pondside Perfection

Adorable cabin perched over the pond (small lake really) with all the amenities you'll need to thoroughly enjoy a stay in the spectacular Maine woods. Swim in the lake, hike the nearby trails, sleep in. Great stay, great host. Thanks!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie Q., Fall River,Massachusetts USA

7 Aug 2022

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

Serenity on Bear Pond

Perfect vacation in a beautiful cabin on the water. We spent the whole week immersed in bountiful nature on the shore of Bear Pond.The water was crystal clear and perfect for swimming .Viewed awesome sunsets, stars and space junk from the private dock. Swimming out to the raft and watching the harmless water spiders swim and scatter when you jumped into the refreshing water was awesome.The terrain is incredible with majestic tall pine trees growing on top of boulders roots wrapped around the big rocks that are covered with lush green moss.The air is fresh and crisp with the scent of pine and earth.We witness a summer lightning show in the safety of the cabin,truly intimidating but awesome.You have a beautiful view of Bear Mountains and surrounding foothills of the White Mountains .Plenty of wood for evening campfires and soaking in the sounds of boys having fun at a distance boys camp.We were treated with great fireworks that lite up the sky on Sunday from the camp.Our hosts Ricky and Kerri were friendly and respected our space.The cabin has a microwave/comfortable chairs and picnic table on the deck and TV we didn’t watch.Looking forward to booking another great week at the peaceful Red Cabin on Bear Pond. Also,rode around the roller coaster back roads and ventured to North Conway only to quickly turn around for ice cream hot fudge sundae’s at Mc Donald’s as soon as we entered the snail pace traffic on the main road.lol!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

24 June 2022

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

This place is immaculate. I very much enjoyed my stay. It was exactly as advertised

I very much enjoyed the peace and quiet that this location offered. Be sure to buy groceries before arriving as the nearest “real grocer” is about 30 minutes away. The lake is very clean and the owner provided plenty of campfire wood. The place and the property was clean as a whistle upon my arrival. There’s laundry machines and a full kitchen. I found the owner(s) to be friendly and interesting to talk with as well. Overall this is a place I could certainly see myself returning to visit again. FIVE STARS!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

19 June 2022

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

Lovely vacation!

Property manager was super helpful and friendly. The lake and landscape was beautiful, and cabin was so cute. We had a wonderful week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful Stay!!

This property was everything we thought of and more. The lake was beautiful and the use of the canoe and kayak was a great! Ricky and Kerri were great and we would definitely stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Y.

30 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful Cabin to Unplug

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Little Red Cabin. Having access to the dock, the raft and the canoe and kayak were key. We were out fishing, boating, swimming or hiking every day. The firepit was perfect. The cabin was clean and modern and had everything we needed (with the exception of a microwave) - would go back in a heartbeat. Beautiful spot!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

8 July 2021

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

Great getaway!

This was a great stay at a quiet cabin overlooking the lake. We slept soundly here while getting away from it all. Rick is a great host and made sure we had whatever we needed to have a positive stay. Use of the kayak and canoe are a huge plus and saved us from the hassle of rental delivery or bringing our own. Stunning location just far enough off the beaten path but still within 10-20 minutes of good restaurants and a Hannaford's grocery store etc. The fire pit was well stocked with wood for our use so make sure to bring s'mores supplies. Phenomenal sunsets over the lake were a perfect way to end most evenings. Note that the stairs to the loft are a bit steep if that's a consideration, that wasn't an issue for any of our party. Great location for exploring everything from the White Mountains to the Maine coast or just staying put and enjoying the lake!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A., Boston

29 Oct 2020

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

An absolute dream

We chose Ricky’s cabin for some R&R away from our home in Boston and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The house was exactly like the pictures and was spotless. We so enjoyed canoeing and kayaking on the lake, making campfires, and hiking on the nearby trails. We cooked almost every night of the week and the kitchen had everything we needed and more (I think I saw a fondue set in a cabinet!) Heat and hot water were plentiful and the WiFi was fast enough for streaming movies. As a host, Ricky could not have been more communicative. Before we booked, he made sure we understood that Maine would be cold this time of year, and he checked in multiple times throughout the week. We ran into him at checkout and he gave us some great brewery recommendations for our stop in Portland on our drive home! I love experiencing new cities and towns so I don’t often revisit places I’ve stayed before, but Ricky’s place is definitely an exception. I hope to come again in the summer to go swimming in that amazing lake, and in the winter to ski and snowshoe. If you’re on the fence, BOOK THIS CABIN. You will have the most amazing time!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

14 Sept 2020

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

Wonderful time!

We had a wonderful time at the little red cabin. The perfect location for a remote getaway. Beautiful cabin inside and out! We enjoyed the deck and grilling at night and we enjoyed swimming in bear pond during the day. We appreciated that there was a kayak and life vests for us to use and access to the water! We had a super time and plan to return next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

25 Aug 2020

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

Amazing!

We had the best week! We LOVED the cabin, the pond, EVERYTHING! The spot is beautiful and peaceful and being on the pond (with kayak, canoe and floating dock) was so fun! There was absolutely no reason to leave. We were sorry to see the week come to an end. Thank you to Ricky for the hospitality! This was a true treat!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V.

6 Sept 2019

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

Quick Getaway to the Little Red Cabin

My husband and I stayed at the Little Red Cabin for two nights over Labor Day 2019 as we were in the area for a friend's wedding. This is a cute and cozy property on a quiet lake. Although we didn't cook there, the house is well stocked with dishware, pots, coffee maker, BBQ, etc. It's also stocked with games aplenty and has a relatively good internet connection given the area. Nearby is Norway and Bridgeton which both offer good restaurants and shopping. The owner is super easy to work with and was flexible about our travel arrangements. If you want a secluded place to get away from it all, this is the place!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

18 Aug 2019

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

Excellent cabin

We loved our stay. The cabin has everything you need and the setting is peaceful. Our boys loved the dock and canoe!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

26 July 2019

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

Red Cabin Paradise

The is a gem! A bit remote but on a beautiful pond/lake that is clean and beautiful. The cabin is great - clean and comfortable. The loft is spacious - you need to be nimble to get up/down the ladder, but worth it. Owners live next door but far enough that this is still very private. It's own deck and dock. Use of canoe and kayaks. I highly recommend!!

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

17 July 2019

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

Peaceful and beautiful

We were only able to get away for a couple of days but had a wonderful time. This was a very special event for us which we will remember forever. Ricky and family made our stay great. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ricky Eng

Why they chose this property

You can not find a more magical spot in the Maine woods than this little gem. If you are looking for an incredible getaway on the most beautiful lake in the Maine woods, then this is the spot is for you. We've had couples get engaged here, celebrate life milestones, and honeymoon in the Little Red Cabin. Most visitors promise to come back again and they do!