Beautiful lakeside property with full amenities

Auburn, Maine
$383 avg/night
Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

This lovely lakeside home features three bedrooms and sleeps seven comfortably. There is a large open living room overlooking the lake with a parlor propane stove in the corner and a dining area leading out to the upper deck. The spacious kitchen has a gas stove top, an electric oven, a microwave, a free-standing island, and is fully loaded with all the cooking equipment you'll need. The master bedroom on the first floor sports a king-sized bed and a direct entry to the upper deck. The masterbath is newly-renovated, with a tub/shower combination. Upstairs are two more bedrooms containing two queen-size beds and a single, with another bathroom between them.

This home comes with air conditioning (yes, occasionally even desired in Maine!), cable, and wi-fi. The upper deck just outside the dining area connects to a lower deck, which is practically on the water. From there it's a few steps to the dock, where you can jump in or launch the two kayaks provided.

Many people think of a pond as being a small swimming hole. But Taylor Pond is a pristine Maine lake about a mile and a half long and three quarters of a mile wide. It's big enough for swimming, boating and fishing, but small enough to be not crowded with large motor boats or jet skis. Although you'll feel like you're away from it all here, you are only 10 minutes away from local shopping, cinema, golf and mini-golf. Also within easy reach are restaurants of every variety, from fast-food to elegant. The Bates College campus is also only 10 minutes away. Come enjoy the best of both worlds!

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Local Artist Showcase Recycling Unit Size: 1300 Sq Ft (121 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Dock Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    12 Stairs To Reach Property Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

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Review Review

  • Kenyon W.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2026

    Stayed May 28, 2026

    We had a great visit for our student's graduation from Bates. We enjoyed the lake, the house and location. Close but quiet! Our hosts were great and communicated with us as needed. Wish we had found it before graduation. I would have been our house in Lewiston/Auburn!

  • S A.

    Submitted May 28, 2026

    Stayed May 7, 2026

    Lovely, cozy cottage on Taylor Pond. It has plenty of space for 7 people. It was chilly while we were there but the gas heating stove took the chill off. Love the views of the lake and the outdoor setting offered wonderful places to sit and relax. Kitchen is older but offers all the modern comforts needed to cook meals or prepare snacks. The hosts are very accommodating and turned on lights for our 11:30 pm arrival. This was our second stay at Taywood Cottage and we look forward to future stays!

  • Cynthia F.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Susan and Woody were very helpful and welcoming. They gave us lots of tips for shopping, dining and activities. The house was fully equipped and the set up was perfect for our needs. We enjoyed the kayaks and lake even though we had chilly days. The sunset view was in a perfect spot for us to see each night. There is a variety of activities for family fun within an hour drive. We would definitely recommend this spot and hope to return some day. Thank you Susan and Woody for sharing your home with us.

  • Jonathan G.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    A beautiful Fall week on the lake. The property was really on point. Comfortable, quiet, quaint. We were visiting family in Auburn and it was easy to get to and from. The hosts were responsive and very nice.

  • Todd P.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 26, 2025

    This is a hidden gem. Beautiful renovated vacation house on the west shore of Taylor Pond. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets over the lake to the sound of loons calling nightly. Perfect for one family or 2 small families. The hosts are wonderful and highly responsive. The house is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Lewiston, Auburn, and Bates College

  • amanda f.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    The lake house is spacious and exactly what we needed for a family of 6!! Susan was very hospitable and kind. There were cleaners, kitchen items. We really just needed to buy food and some spices. The lake of gorgeous but we didn't use it often because stepping into the lake brought up a lot of dirt and debris. They do provide kayaks and the family enjoyed that. First time I've ever seen grass in a lake but there's that too. overall great place and experience!! I would recommend this property to anyone!!

  • Nicole G.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Lovely property-the views of the pond/lake were beautiful and Susan made things easy. The beds are comfy too.

  • Melinda B.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Nice owners right next door. It had everything we needed. Enjoy! I highly recommend!

  • Jim P.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2024

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    Our family visited Maine for a family reunion - and we loved staying at Taywood Cottage. Although we could not take advantage of the lake since it is winter, we loved being on the water for the views. The 5 of us (all adults) were very comfortable in this very well equipped and organized house. We were especially happy to have a whole-house backup generator as the snow caused a 15 hour power outage, but the generator kept us at full power. Very comfortable beds, plenty of pillows and blankets. We will definitely return when we are back in town.

  • Cindy C.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    We stay in many, many vrbo’s. We live less than 12 miles from Taylor Pond and wanted a place to relax with family and friends. You cannot find a nicer spot! House is spotless and has a wonderful kitchen, grill, docks and swimming. I went swimming and it was so clean. Let me tell you the best part…..the loons! If you want to get away close to Southern Maine, look no further. The hosts live next door and were very nice.

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$377+
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