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5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12326 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

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Bridgton, ME
  • Highland Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Gallery 302
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Shawnee Peak
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful, spacious lake home w/mooring & swim raft. Walk to shops & restaurants

Hi there,

ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS NOW for Summer 2025--take a good look at our lake house because we have something for everyone in your family to enoy!

"Haven on Highland Lake" is a handsome, spacious, two-story lakeside home situated on the sparkling shores of Highland Lake in the quaint town of Bridgton, Maine--the western lakes region (30 mins to North Conway, NH). Our rental property is well-appointed and generously equipped to make your family vacation a blast right from the very start! You'll have private & direct, shallow lake access; exclusive use of the entire property including our dock, mooring and swim raft. Cozy up to our gas fireplace or around our fire pit. Play games, watch a movie, or explore the lake in our kayaks and canoe! "Haven on Highland Lake" has room for everyone in your family to have fun or cozy up in a quiet nook for a nap or reading a book! Enjoy the best of lake living with both private indoor & outdoor spaces to relax and explore!

Our home is less than 1 mile to all the quaint shops, restaurants, parks and playgrounds and movie theater in the bustling downtown of Bridgton. We’re within a 45-minute drive to North Conway, NH to the west, and Portland, ME to the southeast.

What to expect with your rental:

• Top-notch customer service from the very start! Easy self check-in wit keyless entry upon arrival and departure

• Private, shallow-entry access to Highland Lake along with a fire pit, horseshoe pit & swim raft, dock, etc

• a MOORING for your boat (up to a maximum of 25feet in length)

• an 8X8 floating swim raft with 5' ladder

• Lake view from all living spaces & most bedrooms, including from the huge master bedroom suite and lakeside deck which comes equipped with a gas grill and plenty of seating for everyone

• Fully equipped/appliance kitchen for cooking and entertaining (even a griddle, blender, pots and pans, lobster pot, cooking oils, spices and condiments, wine glasses, etc)

• Cathedral ceiling and open concept kitchen, dining and living space: with dining table w/seating for 8, island seating for 5 and plenty of couches to lounge on. Living room comes with gas fireplace and SMART TV and DVD

• Huge 2nd living room on lower level living with plenty of couches, air hockey table, chess/checkers table, games, puzzles, and SMART TV with DVD. Lower level also has utility room equipped with washer & dryer, life jackets, floaties and rafts, etc

• 5 bedrooms complete with tasteful & cozy bedding and pillows; master bedroom suite has shower, jacuzzi tub, SMART TV & DVD, comfy Pottery Barn swivel rocker & ottoman

• 3 full bathrooms with cozy bath mats and all bath linens

• 2 KAYAKS, 1 CANOE, floats, noodles, etc

•
Floe dock to sunbathe, gaze out at the lake and mountains, fish, etc


The town of Bridgton is the gem of Maine--the lakefront community boasts year-round activities to satisfy foodies and pub-goers, swimmers & skiers, bargain and antique hunters alike, and for people of all ages--parks, pubs, a 2 screen drive-in movie theatre and, the historic Magic Lantern movie theatre (3 screens). Not to mention the serene vistas and outdoor activities...lakefront life (swimming, boating, fishing, etc) and skiing at Shawnee Peak--Bridgton truly has it all!

Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you:

• For rent nearby: boats, jet skis
• Leaf-peeping and apple picking
• Bridgton Twin Drive-In movie theatre
• Magic Lantern movie theater & in-house Tannery Pub
• Shawnee Peak skiing and après-ski & hiking at Pleasant Mountain
• Bridgton Highland Country Club (golf & tennis)
• Annual Fryeburg Festival (in nearby Fryeburg)
• Bridgton’s “Four on the Fourth” road race
• Sandbar Party Cruise
• Annual Winter Festival (dog sledding on Highland Lake, & other fun activities)
• Mini-golf in Naples
• Songo River Queen boat tour (on Long Lake in Naples)
• Museums, galleries and shopping galore
• Check-out nearby towns: Naples, Harrison, Casco, Fryeburg, Raymond, Denmark,

In nearby Windham:
• Seacoast Adventure: a year round land, aerial, water & snow adventure spot

Here are some of our favorite places to eat in Bridgton are:
• Beth's Café
• Highland Lake Resort Cafe
• Vivo Country Italian Kitchen
• Black Horse Tavern
• Ricky’s Cafe
• Towanda's Cafe
• GastroPub
• Tannery Pub
• Bavarian Chocolate Haus
• And, there's even more to taste and explore!! You'll need more than a week to do it and see and taste it all!!


And, if you're up for a scenic drive, even more awaits you...we're located within an hour drive to all of the following:

• winery tours
• live theater
• White Mountain National Forest
• Storyland
• leaf-peeping along Kangamangus Highway
• Settlers Green outlet in North Conway, NH
• …and much, much more!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Rufus Porter Museum. Features include a water park, 1 hot tub and an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and in-room jetted baths in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Rufus Porter Museum and 7 minutes on foot from Civil War Monument
Beautiful, spacious lake home w/mooring & swim raft. Walk to shops & restaurants offers its guests a water park and Access to hot tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Beautiful, spacious lake home w/mooring & swim raft. Walk to shops & restaurants.

Property manager

Christina and J.D. LaRock

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking prohibited; please read rental agreement

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,510 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please follow all safety tips in rental agreement

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
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Beautiful, spacious lake home w/mooring & swim raft. Walk to shops & restaurants Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
Lovely clean and spacious home for our family of 11. Kids, old and young, enjoyed jumping off the dock and raft. Lake wasn't that busy with motor-boaters, so we were very comfortable going on paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes together. Kids loved the basketball game downstairs. Nice fire pit to enjoy s'mores at night. Cute downtown to explore and within walking distance. A nice trail/park to walk with the kids. Christina was an excellent host throughout the process, checking in with us at the beginning of our stay and being available anytime by phone or text. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
RN
Downstairs was musty needs to be dried out we’ve had a lot of rain this year and the dehumidifier couldn’t keep up We turned the heat on to dry it out
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Had a great time. Location was great. House was clean and welcoming. Christina was very communicative. One minor issue was taken care of promptly. Would recommend renting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

david t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thomas Family
Lovely well furnished cottage for a family of nine located in the woods w/short path to the waterfront equipped with dock, raft, water floatation devices, kayaks and canoe; within walking distant to the village. A few property concerns that didn't really affect the quality of our experience were well received by the owner who was outstanding to work with before, during and after our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
My family and I spent a very relaxing week in this beautiful home. The house was roomy and everyone had their own space. Christina was very helpful when I had questions, and was a phone call or text away. The lake is right there, with a dock, raft, and sandy walk in. There were kayaks and a canoe available as well. All of the kids enjoyed being there. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a wonderful week at the lake! The house was clean with plenty of linens and towels available throughout the house. There is laundry on site if needed, and a fully equipped kitchen with brand new grill for summer grilling. Our 12 year old children enjoyed paddle boarding around the cove and swimming and diving off the raft. It was a great week and Christina was an attentive and responsive home owner. Great spot for an extended family gathering! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Lake Lovers!
A beautiful property on a beautiful lake! Our family filled this house to the brim with 9 adults and 4 children (2 small toddlers). The open concept kitchen/dining/family room area is perfect for sharing meals and visiting. There is also ample seating just outside on the deck. Downstairs was perfect for video games, air hockey and other active games. 2 full sized refrigerator/freezers worked out great for our large group. Laundry machines were very clean and modern. We did have a couple of minor issues that were addressed promptly by the owners of the property. For people that are very sensitive to molds, the finished basement has a slight musty smell that my daughter-in-law was sensitive to. The rest of the family found the basement to be comfortable and fun! The owners have dehumidifiers running that help a great deal. Our family had a great time and will cherish the memories made here for years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved your home
This property was perfect for our family of 11. We loved the canoe and kayaks, and rented a pontoon boat which we were able to keep moored right in front of the property. We enjoyed having s'mores at the firepit, and we were all truly comfortable for the week. Walkable distance to the adorable town of Bridgton.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we wanted and much more
We were a family of 9 from Philadelphia - 2 grandparents, 4 adult children and 3 grandchildren from 9-14. We wanted to recapture wonderful summer vacations in Maine from 25 years ago with swimming and fishing in the lake to fresh lobster dinners. The 2-level house, deck, dock and easy entry to walk into the lake gave us spacious indoor and outside room to play, read, sleep, cook and enjoy the beauty of the lake though the trees. We were delighted to find the house was air conditioned and the gas grill was ready when we arrived on a 95degree day. When the weather turned cooler we had a wonderful time roasting Marshmallows around the fire pit. The kitchen and bathrooms were so well-stocked there was nothing we have at home that wasn’t waiting for us there. The home even came with a canoe, kayaks and life jackets. Bridgeton and the surrounding area offered easy shopping for essentials, arts and crafts and lots of opportunities for additional fun. We even went blueberry picking at a local farm and made homemade blueberry pie, cobbler and even jam to give as gifts and take back as great souvenirs. BEST OF ALL WAS THE DETAILED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION FROM THE GRACIOUS OWNERS ONLINE AND IN THE HOME. M whole family would recommend this home and the area to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We stayed for a week and it was glorious. The lake was clean and the sandy walk in was ideal for our 1 year old to splash around in. The house was well appointed and very comfortable for our party of 10 (5 adults, 5 kids). Christina was super responsive when we had a small issue with the grill and a small plumbing leak. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful ski vacation!
We had an excellent stay here. Christina is amazing to work with, property is less than 10 minutes to the mountain and the house is very well appointed. There were 9 of us (two families with school age children). Lots of room to spread out and have fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
East Coast + West Coast reunion
First of all, Christina was awesome to deal with. We had schedule conflicts to deal with and Christina work it all out for us, she touched base with us on arrival to make sure we were all set. Christina also suggested fun places for the grandchildren, which we utilized. House was perfect for all of us. We had 3 grandchildren, 6 adults and there was plenty of room for everyone, inside and out. House has plenty of games, books, videos for late night fun after being on the lake all day. The deck is great for having your meals outside, good size fire pit for at night making s'mores and enjoying a a cold one. All kinds of toys to enjoy the lake with, kayaks, canoes, floats, noodles. Great time just sitting out on the dock enjoying the views or helping the grand kids fish. Great time had by all!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion fun!
Missing our vacation on Highland Lake already! Great house for our multi-generational stay. From the 7 month old to Gramma and Grampy it was a perfect house for our stay. Plenty of room to spread out inside and the lake front property gave us many options…… the fire pit, the dock, shady and sunny areas and plenty of trees for the hammocks. Lake toys were plentiful and Moose Landing Marina was a great place to rent our pontoon. Christina was very helpful before we arrived and once we were there. She is very Covid conscious, putting my concerns to rest. Bridgetown is a cute little town and Maine Lobster Express provided great sea food. Go if you can. Everybody needs a Maine vaca!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Just got back from this wonderful property. House was spacious and clean. It was a large crowd which included my grown children and friends. There was plenty of room for all of us! The lake is beautiful and quiet. Had a great week!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caprice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake front peace
We had a lovely stay here with family. The convenience of being so close to the water is a major plus. Sunsets are beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We all enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. We were very comfortable here. It has everything you could want and more. Lots of toys,puzzles and games for all ages from infant and up.Lots of towels and well stocked kitchen. Had fun with the canoe and kayak. Loved the spacious downstairs where we could all gather comfortable and enjoyed the fires on the chilly evenings. Would recommend this beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way.
The house, the owner, the lake, the town...everything was wonderful. We ha e four small children and also brought our elderly parents and it was a fabulous experience for everyone. Christina was amazing and we will be renting this property again for sure. Thank you!!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L., NEWTON LOWER FALLS

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic respite
The property was exactly as described and Christina was very responsive to all our questions on what was provided at the property. The lake was met our needs and was the perfect location to paddle board, kayak, canoe and fish. Our family members ranging from 12 to over 80 all had a great vacation. Christina, thank you for sharing your wonderful property with us and being such a gracious hostess.

10/10 Excellent

Amy H., Severna Park, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic week!
Thanks for a wonderful week on Highland Lake. The house was exactly what we needed for our big family. Plenty of room for all of us to spread out. Loved all the water toys and dock. Spent all week floating in the lake. Great location, close to town. We would definitely go back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional!
We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation at this beautiful home. The house was very clean and roomy. It was a perfect home for our family and we couldn’t have asked for a better getaway. I would also like to thank Christina for making us feel so welcomed. She was always available to us for any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lakefront vacation!
This house was one of the nicest homes my family has rented, and we have rented a lot of homes in the Bridgton area! Christina, the owner, was so welcoming and accommodating to my family. There were 9 of us total, ranging in age from 8 to 78. The house was a perfect fit for all of us, with plenty of bedrooms and room for all the “stuff” that accompanies that many people! We got a call from Christina shortly after our arrival, making sure that everything was to our liking, which I very much appreciated. The house was immaculately clean and smelled of bleach (which dissipated soon), telling us that a good disinfecting had been done throughout: something that is so important in these corona virus times! She also left us couple bags of disposable faces masks, wipes and hand sanitizer for all to use. Very thoughtful. The kitchen was well stocked with any and every thing we might need. Loved the big island- great to sit around and have cocktails and apps (when we weren’t on the deck). The house has a gorgeous, expansive deck that overlooks the lake and we had most meals out there. The Weber grill looked to be brand new and my husband loved that! The house is located on the southern end of Highland Lake, which is a gorgeous lake. We spent time jumping and swimming off the dock every day, and made use of the kayaks and canoe provided. We also rented a pontoon boat for the week from Moose Landing Marina in Naples, since the house has a mooring for a boat. It was our first time doing this, and although not cheap, we loved having the boat available to take the kids out tubing and water skiing or just out for a sunset cruise. Downtown Bridgton is adorable has a lot to offer and the house is within walking distance (only about a 10 minute walk), so we took the kids downtown a couple times for ice cream and to Reny’s. Overall it was a great week and we hope to be back. I would highly recommend this house to any discerning renter looking for the ideal Maine vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

judy b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun at Larabee Run
This was a wonderful property for our family of 11 including 5 kids ranging from 10-16. Rooms are spacious with a downstairs area that was perfect for kids to have their space. A few little glitches at check-in, but the owner quickly responded to our calls and problems were fixed. Plenty or water toys along with our paddle boats made for a fun week. Nothing like a fire every night to help us forget all the pandemic craziness.

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake life in Maine
The house is very clean, spacious, well appointed and right on the beautiful lake - everything we were looking for In a summertime get away
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation!
Our vacation was great, thanks in large part to the comfort and homey feel of the property. We were fishing, swimming and kayaking every day. At night, we had s'mores by the firepit. We had a great two weeks. The house is well equipped with all the comforts of home. Hope to come again!

10/10 Excellent

Aamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway
Christina was absolutely a gem to communicate with and went above and beyond for our family. She truly cared about our desires. The house was clean and had more than enough space for the 10 of us. We had kids and adults. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019