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Rustic Lakeside Camp with an Amazing View

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Dining Room and Kitchen
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Overview of Rustic Lakeside Camp with an Amazing View

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
St. Albans, ME
  • Popular LocationSebasticook Lake15 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Moose Lake16 min drive
  • Popular LocationColby College42 min drive
  • AirportBangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

Downstairs Bedroom

Living Room 1

Upstairs Bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Rustic Lakeside Camp with an Amazing View

After a year's worth of renovations due to a devastating flood resulting from a frozen pipe, we're *almost* ready to welcome guests back to 27 Sparrow. We thank our long-time guests for keeping tabs and we're so grateful for your patience. Summer of 2023 brings so many great improvements, including a reconfigured living room, new windows and doors, new furniture, and a whole new kitchen with a full-sized stove and dishwasher! We are so excited to share these changes with you. For for frequent guests, no more drawers that mysteriously open in the night! No more kitchen cabinets that throw things out onto the counter, but still the same rustic camp with direct lake access you've come to appreciate. We're still waiting on countertops, which we expect to be installed by the end of May, but wanted to make our place available for the summer season 2023.

Welcome to our lakeside camp in the heart of Central Maine! Located on the shores of Big Indian Lake in St. Albans, ME, our home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a large living room, and a newly remodeled kitchen. We've just completed tons of upgrades to take advantage of this quite, comfortable spot to enjoy a fantastic view in a great location for fishing, boating, or just relaxing and listening to the loons call.

There are two bedrooms upstairs; one has a queen-sized bed with a large picture window facing the lake, the other has twin bunk beds with a lake-facing balcony. The third bedroom is downstairs and has a queen-sized bed with a sliding door right out onto the deck.

If you're interested in fishing, the lake is home to bass, perch, bluegill, and pickerel all catchable from shore or off our dock. There is also a canoe and kayaks available for use if you'd like to get out onto the lake.

The camp is about 45 minutes from Bangor, 1 hour and 45 minutes from Portland, and 2 hours from Bar Harbor.

Property manager

Emily Macdonald

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests may not occupy RVs parked on the property. All guests must sleep in the house and may not exceed 8 total.
We have a video security system that monitors exterior portions of the property. Guests may not disable or obscure any portion of this system.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Saint Albans

This vacation home is located in Saint Albans. Great Moose Lake and Sebasticook Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Skowhegan State Fairgrounds and Piscatiquis County Ice Arena.
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St. Albans, ME

What's nearby

  • Sebasticook Lake - 15 min drive
  • Great Moose Lake - 16 min drive
  • Lake Wassookeag - 22 min drive
  • Colby College - 42 min drive
  • Bangor Waterfront Pavilion - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunrise Restaurant & Bakery - 4 min drive
  • Big Ed's Quick Stop - 16 min drive
  • Nettie's - 7 min drive
  • Hartland Diner - 7 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House, Beautiful View
We rented this property while we attended a wedding. It was a beautiful spot to reconnect with our local family and relax too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away & enjoy time together as a family
We really enjoyed staying here for 5 nights, appreciating the beautiful views of the lake and the beginnings of autumn in Maine. The location was close enough for a day trip to Acadia National Park, a definite "must see" if you have the opportunity. The communication with the owner was clear and timely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N., Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly homey central Maine
I felt very welcomed and comfortable. It is such a beautiful spot, and even though the neighbors aren't far, it felt very secluded and peaceful. I enjoyed cooking meals with my music playing by Alexa. And I enjoyed a couple of movie nights (after a campfire) using the smart TV. Thank you very much for sharing your family home, and giving my friend and I respite from the world!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent camp
We enjoyed our stay on Big Indian! The camp was well supplied with everything you would need! It was very clean and my kids loved fishing, boating and swimming to the floating dock! Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy perfection
It is a sweet little spot on a peaceful pond. The camp is loaded with everything you need, and then some. Everyone from ages 13 to 70 had a blast. And the loon serenades put it over the top.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Emily Macdonald

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The camp at 27 Sparrow Drive has been in the family since the lot was purchased in 1987. Upon initial inspection of the single-wide trailer that occupied the current location of the camp, my husband, who was 10 years old at the time, declared "this place is a dump!" He wasn't wrong, but in the last 5 years, our family has made an intentional effort to make things SO MUCH better while still retaining the cozy, rustic feel of the place. After a catastrophic flood in January 2022, we embarked on our biggest renovation yet, with a whole new kitchen, dining room, and living room.

Why they chose this property

Our camp has an absolutely amazing view of the western skyline, which makes for spectacular sunset and evenings by the fire. The location is quiet, and secluded, yet only a mile from the general store in St. Albans and 10 miles from the shopping center in Newport, ME. We're an hour and a half from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, ME.

What makes this property unique

We offer a completely newly remodeled kitchen, with new appliance including a full size gas range and dishwasher, and fridge and microwave. Your rental includes access to a canoe and kayaks with a variety of sized life jackets ranging from infant to size adult XXL.
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