We booked through Bring Fido (VRBO) to include our small, friendly dog. We were looking for a small cottage witth direct lake access. We're NH natives & have been to most parts of Maine. We had never stayed in this area before. In the past have used VRBO also so booking was pretty straight forward. Depending on where you're driving from, it's a bit of a ride. Cottage is not too far from gas/groceries though.
Going up Route 95 is most direct for us but decided to take the back way which is more scenic. The road leading to cottage can be very muddy & bumpy, we have 4 wheel drive. We got the cottage code shortly before we got there to get in. The cottage was clean & had A/C on 1st floor with ceiling fans throughout, There are sliders to back porch which has ceiling fans & 3 way lake views. There are small sized steps with railing leading up to bedroom, on left there is old door mounted. (Use caution) which has windows overlooking the lake. There seems to be plenty of outlets throughout & lighting (labeled). The appliances were full sized and clean with well stocked kitchen & pantry. There were plenty of beach & bath towels.
Weather was sunny & mid 80's all week, perfect for swimming & boating. There was also the bonus of a dock since we brought our canoe & cottage 2 kayaks which we used & (paddleboards need updating). Neighbors on either side nearby with some woods in between (both working on their places). Overall enjoyed views, lake, firepit, loons & peace.