Historic Lakefront Family Compound, 7 Cottages, 18 Bdrms, Sleeps 34+ ; Unique

Rangeley lake is amazing and once your there it's all yours, and only to be shared with the loons and a handful of boaters from the area. Everyone we met out there were great and happy to talk about this amazing place. If your looking to really get away for some peace and quiet you won't find a better place than camp Kemankeag. The cabins where great and have everything you really need and having so many cabins available to us made it easy to step away for a minute from the other 32 of us we had there, lol. John was more than helpful and never a bother in the slightest, and if you have the chance to hang an chat a few you'll quickly learn how he loves this place and you can surly tell as you will to . Thank you for the great memories and we hope to come back again to this beautiful little slice of heaven.

From the moment we reserved the property, JS welcomed us and was always available. We loved that each subgroup of our family had their own house or cottage to stay in. The views of the lake and proximity were super, as was the privacy. Town was close enough to provide any necessities we needed. Everyone from 2 to 77 were very pleased with this magical place. Thank you Jonathan!!

Outstanding, wonderful and totally relaxing.

Jonathan’s camp is such a special place! The location is perfect if you’re looking for a get away vacation someplace beautiful and fun for your large family or group. Jon is always available and gracious, and checks in regularly to see if you need anything. It is definitely rustic so don’t expect modern conveniences or luxurious furnishings. That said, you’ll have everything you truly need to have a fabulous time! Kitchens are very well equipped with everything from myriad kitchen tools to spices, microwave and four refrigerators. There’s lots of space to enjoy lawn games by the lake and two great docks from which to stage endless family water fun. Only cons I’d say are the remoteness as far as getting there, over two hours from the Portland airport and four hours from Boston, a little bit of an annoyance as family members from all over the country came and went during the week. And our 30 member family could definitely have used a few more bathrooms! But those were minor issues. Overall it was a wonderful family time in a special place and we made memories we will always treasure!

We had a wonderful time at a simply magical place called Kemankeag. We were looking for a property that would allow for space for multiple families that spanned ages 6-75. This was the perfect spot. It had plenty of space for everyone. We enjoyed swimming in the lake, sitting around a camp fire, watching sunsets, doing puzzles and most importantly, enjoying time together. There are so many spaces to curl up and read a book, relax on a hammock, catch a sunset or gaze at the stars. Jonathan was on hand to help with anything. He was so responsive from the moment I inquired until it was time to depart when our stay ended. He shared many great stories and was simply a wonderful person who made our stay extra special. We are so grateful for our time and enjoyed every minute. We hope to be back again soon.

We had a magical time, the properties are beautiful and they have everything you need. The lake is pristine and refreshing! The owner is nearby with advice, help and jobs for any stray teens! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this very special place

I hesitate to be honest about how much we love this place, for fear others will jump on the bandwagon and make it impossible for us to rent it again. It's perfect. My family of 25 has been meeting for a week once a year for the past 35 years, and we've always found something to complain about. Until now. The views from the cabins are stunning, there are spaces to come together or to find solitude, and endless opportunities abound to swim, boat, hike -- you name it. The accommodations are lovely and cozy with lots of attention to detail, whether to illuminate the camp's history, or to provide comfort for the guests. Maybe this wouldn't be the best fit for everyone (and I self-servedly hope it isn't), but we've found our home away from home, and will be back every year from now on if Jon will have us. I'm saving the last word for him: Jon is the perfect host, ready to assist at a moment's notice (sometimes even telepathically anticipating our needs), offer funny stories, provide a bit of history about the place, and just generally help us make the most of our precious days at Kemankeag -- now, in fact, more than a host, we consider him a friend. Thank you, Jonny! And, lastly, I must add a shoutout to Linda for the fabulous lobster/fish dinner. It was a night to remember, and a week to cherish.

The 6 cottages were more than enough to accommodate our large group. The kitchens were stocked with all of the pots, pans, and dishes you would ever need. The extra refrigerators came in handy too. Overall, we all enjoyed our time here and will have lifelong memories because of it.

The atmosphere at this property is relaxed and informal, just right for our multi-generational family retreat. Because there are so many bedrooms, everyone could spread out and create their own private space. The kitchens are camp-like but in spite of that were well equipped with every pan, tool and gadget that you could possibly need. The view of Rangeley Lake and surrounding mountains was a balm for weary city-dwellers. Jon, the owner, couldn't have been more attentive. He responded immediately to any questions that we had. We've already signed up for next year!

Unbelievable location on one of Maine's most pristine lakes. Space for the entire family to recreate, relax and enjoy the serenity of Western Maine. Host was outstanding and accommodating to every need. Friendly, hospitable and outgoing, Jon exemplifies the true good nature of any New Englander. Location was unbeatable and houses were in immaculate condition; clean all around and true to the Maine experience. Would highly recommend this location for any family looking to gather and enjoy a week on the lake. We can't wait to come back!