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Lakeside Housekeeping Cottage in Leeds, Maine on Androscoggin Lake

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Front of cottage featuring the entrance to the screen porch via the deck.
Front view of cottage.
Deck with bench seating and Adirondack chairs.
View of the deck with grill area.
Beautiful view of the lake from the deck. Lower hand rail added for children.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6965 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Leeds, ME
  • Androscoggin Lake
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cobbosseecontee Lake
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Bates College
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft

2 Single Beds

Private Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath with tub and shower

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Lakeside Housekeeping Cottage in Leeds, Maine on Androscoggin Lake

Canada Goose Cottage is one of nine cottages situated on 25 majestic acres with a beach and boat dock. It is located at Angell Cove on Androscoggin Lake in Leeds, Maine. The boating, the bass fishing, the woods, the hiking, and the swimming, combined with the loons, bald eagles, and osprey create the perfect summer vacation. Come back in the fall to enjoy campfires on the beach and see the spectacular foliage. The cottage sleeps 6: a private queen bedroom, a loft with twin beds, and a pull-out queen sleeper couch in the greatroom. A full bath with tub/shower and a half bath are on the first floor. A complete kitchen includes a microwave, refrigerator, gas range/oven, and a coffee/tea station. The greatroom has comfortable seating, a propane heater, and a dining table that seats six. The furnished front screen porch overlooking the beach provides great views of the sunsets over Monument Hill and the island where bald eagles nest. In 2021 a 10x12 attached deck was added overlooking the lake.
The cottage was completely renovated in the spring of 2017. The bedroom and loft were whitewashed and the kitchen cupboards received paint and new countertops. Handpicked furnishings, fittings, and fixtures keep a traditional lakeside Maine cottage feel. The spirit of a family owned camp is evident in the knotty pine, buffalo plaid, soft lighting, and touches of cranberry red. The loft is great for napping, you can hear the loons and owls from the bedroom at night, and the screen porch is a cozy place to curl up, gaze out over the lake, and lose yourself in a good book. We welcome you to share and enjoy our beloved piece of paradise. Hopefully, it will become a yearly tradition for you too!

What you will find at check-in...
* ​Newly renovated, fully furnished, family friendly housekeeping cottage with screen porch overlooking the lake.
* Sleeps 6: queen bedroom, loft with two twin beds, and a pull-out queen sleeper couch in the great room
* Bed linens, & blankets, kitchen towels, and bath towels included.
* 2 bathrooms - 1 full bath with tub/shower & 1 half bath. Each bathroom has hair dryers and shaving/make-up mirrors.
* Complete kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, gas stove, cookware, dinnerware, silverware, and drinkware.
* Coffee & Tea Station with a Mr. Coffee, Keurig (with reusable pods), Melitta brew-over filter, and a French press. Electric kettle and teapot, too!
* Crock-pot, blender, toaster, electric skillet, hot-pot, and air fryer
* Iron & ironing board
* Exceptional bird watching – bald eagles, osprey, loons, heron, owls, and song birds.
* Excellent bass fishing – huge, mature population
* Included with Cottage: 2 kayaks, gas grill on a grilling deck, hammock, lawn chairs, picnic table
* Smart TV with Blu-ray DVD player and free Wi-Fi. Log into your favorite streaming app such as Netflix, Prime, etc.
* Shared Amenities: swimming beach, boat dock & moorings, walking trails, regulation volleyball & badminton courts, campfire pit, and horse shoe pits.
* Nearby: boat & canoe rental, public golf courses, antiquing, summer stock theater, shopping, hiking, farm markets, craft brewery & winery tours, grocery stores, casual & fine dining
* Non-smoking and family friendly! Bring your beach towels, bicycles and binoculars!

Property manager

Rich & Deb McConnell

Languages

English
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
For infants, bring a travel crib and high chair.
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or gatherings over 6 adults permitted.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The entire Angell Cove Property is Non-Smoking.
No more than 2 vehicles allowed at cottage. No parking in the access lane per Fire Department Regulations. Overflow parking is behind rec field.
Absolutely NO smoking inside or outside the cottage, lakeside, on the dock, or anywhere on the property due to Fire & Insurance Regulations.
Sorry, no pets allowed due to allergies.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: No parties or gatherings over 6 adults permitted.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leeds

Located in Leeds, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Cobbossee Colony Golf Course and Augusta Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Androscoggin Riverlands State Park and Androscoggin Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Leeds, ME

What's nearby

  • Androscoggin Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wilson Pond - 24 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Cobbosseecontee Lake - 26 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Bates College - 30 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Augusta Country Club - 30 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phil's Super Variety & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fast Eddie's Drive In - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪T J's Pizzeria - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tubby's Ice Cream - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Bakery - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Housekeeping Cottage in Leeds, Maine on Androscoggin Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Housekeeping Cottage in Leeds, Maine on Androscoggin Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Housekeeping Cottage in Leeds, Maine on Androscoggin Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Housekeeping Cottage in Leeds, Maine on Androscoggin Lake located?

This Leeds cottage is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Androscoggin Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Androscoggin River and Androscoggin Riverlands State Park. Wilson Pond and Annabessacook Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Cabin at the lake in Maine.

My wife and I Really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. The location right on the lake was perfect but it was also very calm and quiet. The cabin had everything you would need. We were only there for 4 days and plan to return soon for a longer stay. Thank you to Deb and Rich.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Canada Goose

Lovely property, a very peaceful area. The cottage was just lovely! Full kitchen well stocked with unexpected extras. Attention to detail. So cozy and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

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

Perfect little cabin

Loved our stay. What a great spot and hosts have thought of everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Wonderful stay in a beautiful property

From initial booking to final checkout our stay at Angell Cove was wonderful. Deb went above and beyond to ensure our stay would be everything we wanted. The cabin was equipped with all necessities plus some! You couldn’t have asked for a more picturesque place to wake up and overlook Androscoggin Lake! Would definitely stay here again next time we make our way up to Maine!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire J.

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

Absolutely adorable!

What’s a cute cabin! Everything was immaculately clean. The decor was perfect. You can not beat the view of the lake out on the screened porch. Try not to miss the sunset over the lake. Beds were comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

June W.

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

Quiet and relaxing get away!

Beautiful look at the lake. Wonderful kayak trip at the lake. Night winds and rain on the roof. Pine cones coming down and hitting the cottage. We were there during Hurricane Lee and it was wonderful seeing nature and pot it could offer. Close to so many things to visit. Thank you for your little piece of heaven in Maine!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianna W.

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

Lovely cottage!

Beautiful cottage! Deb and Rich made it easy to prep our stay with just needing to bring food and clothes. All the extras made a huge difference! We absolutely loved staying here and we will plan to again 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Beautiful spot

This is a great vacation spot. It was very peaceful with beautiful views of the lake. The property is within a few steps to the lake where you are able to swim and kayak. The owners have made so convenient for vacationers that you just need to pack your clothes and provide your own food. They also provided us with detailed recommendations for things to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia F., Contoocook, USA

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

Perfect perfect perfect!

Third year here. We just love it so much Deb and Rich Make sure your stay is perfect! Even asking questions about the area and surrounding towns, Deb is quick to respond and look into anything you need! We continue to come back and will be for a long while! This is because our families yearly vacation tradition!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Family vacation

Best vacation ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia F., Contoocook, USA

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

Perfectly in a cottage

I cannot say ENOUGH GREAT THINGS about Deb and Rich and their cottage! It’s beautiful, perfect location, water is perfect for kids, the cottages has EVERYTHING YOU NEED! Bring food and clothes and you could make it work! It’s tastefully decorated and the extra bathroom is just what we need! This is our second year and we have already booked for next year! We can’t wait to make memories year after year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Making Memories

I rented a cottage knowing a few close friends and family would be coming to spend a few nights with me during my two week stay. Every single person loved this cottage, the decor and location. It was amazing and I would highly recommend it for summertime fun in the sun in Maine.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amelia F., Contoocook, USA

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

Perfect piece of treasure!

Deb and Rich make sure this little slice of nature is like walking back into your front door. Everything is perfect the area is perfect the beach if 100% the best for kiddos ( it’s about waste hight for maybe 200 yards. ( just bring water shoes). They have kayaks to use, and the picnic table over looks the water. The house is decorated wonderfully, it feels very luxurious. The coffee station is probably my favorite, brew a cup and sit on the deck to the birds chirping and water splashing. We didn’t experience and rude or loud neighbor. Everyone just wants to relax and enjoy. I can’t say enough good words! I would rate 20/10! That’s how awesome this cabin on the lake is! Enjoy it! We sure did and can’t wait to go back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

A perfect family vacation hideaway!

The cottage is a great place to bond with family and Mother Nature. The lake is awesome and peaceful and every direction we look at any time is serene. Deb and Rich are great hosts with great immediate responsive communication. Love that they tend to their property personally and when we walked in it was immaculately clean and polished even leaving us fresh apples. We were so sad to leave and already miss it. So many awesome memories, sights and sounds of loons, geese, and bald eagles. Fishing and boating and kayaking activities all the time were so enjoyable. We also explored some of the beauty surrounding the area and spend a half day out at the coastal harbor town of Rockport. Tubbys ice cream was another treat for the kids. We'd love to get back there next summer! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

walida s.

Peaceful Oasis on the Lake

This sweet little cabin will not disappoint!! The owners have thought of every detail to make your stay a special one. The photos truly only tell half the story. It's an adorable little cabin with enough modern touches so you aren't totally roughing it...(such as a really nice bathroom and kitchen). Between fishing, kayaking, bird watching, picnicking and hanging out playing board games - we enjoyed our time here. The location was perfect and provided easy day trips to Portland, Camden, and Bar Harbor areas. The owners are a lovely couple who responded quickly to our request and provided great information on the area. Thank you again Deb and Rich for letting us use your peaceful oasis and little slice of happiness. We miss Maine already and can't wait to return!

About the host

Hosted by Rich & Deb McConnell

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Canada Goose Cottage is one of the original cottages built at Angell Cove in Leeds, Maine in 1991. The boating, the bass fishing, the woods, the hiking, and the swimming, combined with the loons, bald eagles, and osprey created the perfect vacation getaway. We chose to stay at Angell Cove for our vacation that inaugural year and have not missed a year since. We enjoyed the swimming and fishing in the summer and came back in the fall on Columbus Day Weekend to see the spectacular foliage. Over the years we made lasting friendships with many summer guests who, like us, returned every year to this lakeside treasure in Maine. Great memories were made as our children and grandchildren grew up together water skiing, swimming, and prowling the hillsides from dawn to dusk.

Why they chose this property

Slowly, the cottages grew in number until nine quaint, lakeside cottages stood on the shore of Androscoggin Lake. Not having a favorite, we took turns staying in all nine cottages on our trips as each one had their own personality and decorating style. As time passed, Angell Cove evolved and the once privately owned cottages gained new identities as condominiums. Family and friends became owners as one-by-one the cottages were sold. This year, the opportunity arose and we purchased Cottage 2 - Canada Goose Cottage. The front porch overlooking the beach, the view of the sunsets over Monument Hill, and the location across from the black sand island where bald eagles nest were just a few factors that convinced us that this was the cottage destined to be ours.

What makes this property unique

As new owners, we made many changes. We renovated the kitchen and added a new full sized bathroom. The bedroom and loft were whitewashed and the kitchen cupboards received a coat of paint and new countertops. Handpicked furnishings, fittings, and fixtures allowed us to put our own stamp on the cottage. However, while doing this, we were always mindful that this was a traditional lakeside Maine cottage and we kept the integrity of that theme at the heart of our remodel. The spirit of a family owned camp is evident in the knotty pine, buffalo plaid, soft lighting, and touches of cranberry red. The loft is still great for napping, you can still hear the loons and owls from the bedroom at night, and the screen porch is still a cozy place to curl up, gaze out over the lake, and lose yourself in a good book. In 2021 we added a 10x12 deck overlooking the lake. We welcome you to share and enjoy our beloved piece of paradise. Hopefully, it will become a yearly tradition for you too!

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English