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Mountains, Beach, or Boston Day Trips! Swimming, Foliage, Winter Sports Nearby

Mountains, Beach, or Boston Day Trips! Swimming, Foliage, Winter Sports Nearby

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Living Room
Down at the dock
Pool
Our house, "Sherburne", is all the way to the right in this photo.
Exterior

Overview of Mountains, Beach, or Boston Day Trips! Swimming, Foliage, Winter Sports Nearby

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Shapleigh, ME
  • Popular LocationSquare Pond4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMousam Lake9 min drive
  • Popular LocationActon Fairgrounds10 min drive
  • AirportLaconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom with 1/2 bath

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Double Bed

Upstairs

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Downstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Mountains, Beach, or Boston Day Trips! Swimming, Foliage, Winter Sports Nearby

Get away from the hustle and bustle at our little cabin in the woods! Our home is cozy but not claustrophobic with a cathedral ceiling in the main living space and a catwalk between the two upstairs bedrooms. The master bedroom (double bed) is on the first floor directly across from the main bathroom which offers support rails by the toilet and in the shower (no tub, though.) Linens and towels are provided. One upstairs bedroom has a half bath adjoining it and a twin size bed with pull-out trundle and a bookshelf full of children's books. The other bedroom has two twin beds, swinging saloon style doors, and a 3/4 wall separating it from the hubbub below. The basement is painted and stocked with toys and games as well as a washer and dryer. The cabin has wi-fi, but why not unplug and enjoy some of the many books from our collection found on bookshelves throughout the house? We do not have a TV, but shows can be streamed through your device or you may use our portable DVD player and DVD collection. The three season porch is all windows, surrounded by green with a glimpse of water at the bottom of the hill. Although our cabin is not on the water, the condo association has a dock about a 5-10 minute walk from the cabin which you are free to use for swimming or fishing. Nearly all of the rooms have ceiling fans, so throw open the windows and let the breeze flow through! We have a small air conditioner unit in the living room, but the cabin temp is usually comfortable with the fans. Parking available for two cars at the cabin (three if small); additional parking is a short walk away at the entrance to the condo property. The cabin is about two hours from Boston, slightly over an hour from the White Mountains (North Conway), and 45 minutes from the beach in Wells--you can enjoy everything from here! Please message me with any questions and note that the decor is a bit of a work in progress but I will try to keep pictures updated! Please note that this is a NON-SMOKING property. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the Kettle Pond property, including outside, down at the docks, etc., as per the condo association rules. PLEASE NOTE: I do NOT have a security deposit on this property! In an effort to keep the out of pocket cost down for you, I instead have a damage protection policy which is a $99 fee (paid to VRBO, not me) for $5000 of protection. It is a purchase of an insurance policy, NOT a deposit that you will get back. There has been some confusion on this lately and I don't know if VRBO has changed their wording on the guest end or not, so I am just hoping to clarify! Thank you!

Property manager

Jennie Bryant
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Just make sure you take proper safety precautions!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Campfires (our association does not allow them for renters)
PLEASE ACTUALLY READ THE RENTAL AGREEMENT!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shapleigh

Located in Shapleigh, this cabin is in a rural area. Square Pond and Great East Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Acton Fairgrounds and Bowl A Rama. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
Map
Shapleigh, ME

What's nearby

  • Square Pond - 4 min drive
  • Mousam Lake - 9 min drive
  • Acton Fairgrounds - 10 min drive
  • Great East Lake - 14 min drive
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Iron Tails Saloon - 9 min drive
  • Willy's Ale House - 8 min drive
  • Thurston and Peters Sugarhouse - 8 min drive
  • Shapleigh Corner Store - 3 min drive
  • Ted's Fried Clams - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountains, Beach, or Boston Day Trips! Swimming, Foliage, Winter Sports Nearby pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountains, Beach, or Boston Day Trips! Swimming, Foliage, Winter Sports Nearby?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountains, Beach, or Boston Day Trips! Swimming, Foliage, Winter Sports Nearby?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountains, Beach, or Boston Day Trips! Swimming, Foliage, Winter Sports Nearby located?

This family-friendly Shapleigh cabin is located in a rural location, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Square Pond, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Acton Fairgrounds and Great East Lake. Mousam Lake and Balch Pond 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

Barbara & Kip S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool Log Cabin in the Beautiful Woods
Very cool log cabin. Love the openness from bottom floor to upstairs. Had everything we needed! We really enjoyed swimming in Goose Pond, kayaking to Mousam Lake and walking around the area. Jennie was a great hostess! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second Time
I have stayed before at this property. Perfect location for my family reunion and mini activities. Really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful cabin in the woods
We very much enjoyed our stay in the cabin. Open concept. Lake was clean and refreshing. We were disappointed that the canoe was not available this time around as we flew here and we were looking forward to using it. Thankfully a relative brought us one. Overall, everything was great!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin
Nice cabin on the woods. Quiet lovely area. Owner very responsive to our needs. Would stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend
Several friends and I stayed here for a golf weekend and everything was great. The cabin was perfect for us. We would definitly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennie Bryant

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I grew up a literal stone's throw from Shapleigh and we live in this cabin when it isn't rented out. However, we frequently travel for my husband's job, which gives us the opportunity to rent. I work as a writer from home and I homeschool our children. Our goal is to pay off the house early, easing up the earning pressure and getting my husband into a more portable job so that we can spend more time with his family in the south and also show our children more of this incredibly diverse world in the interest of understanding and education.

Why they chose this property

I'm a Mainer--to me, Maine really is the way life should be, so living here is an easy decision! We bought this property both because it is just the right size for our little family and because it was built as a vacation home, giving us hope that we could rent it out! The dock and quiet roads are great for our own kids, and we look forward to sharing that experience with other families. I love how this cabin offers both coziness and closeness with nature. I hope it will be a refuge for tired souls who need an escape, and I look forward to offering that hospitality. Also, having grown up here, I feel like the lodging options for visitors are quite limited. The hotel selection is pretty unimpressive. I'd love to fill that gap and give my local friends and family more options for out of town guests.

What makes this property unique

Our cabin is, to me, the perfect combination of restraint (it's small, but not too small) and drama (see soaring living room ceiling, window encircled porch and glass doors.) I love being here--in our old home, which was cute, cabin fever set in a lot sooner. But somehow I crave spending time here, and I hope our guests will too!

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