Holiday rentals with lake access in Strafford County

Every year we pick a place on the lake between Mother's and Father's day to celebrate over a weekend. We love to kayak and visit the local eateries while relaxing in nature. This year we were fortunate enough to find Katherine's home in Acton, ME for Memorial Day weekend. The house was spacious, comfortable, clean, and homey (and right on the lake)! Katherine and Nick were both very responsive and friendly with check-in check-out and we loved the places listed on their travel guide. The house is a short hour drive from Kennebunkport and Portland so we took some day trips during the rainy days and floated around the peaceful inlet of Mousam Lake when sunny. Leaving the inlet takes you to the rest of Mousam Lake where we saw motor boats, jet skis and one person wake boarding! Our old dog, Shaggy, had a blast and the long road leading to the property gave him the ability to run around without bothering any neighbors, who were all very friendly! Definitely worth a return visit!

Great and relaxing location, close to local amenities. Perfect for small groups, Hillary was awesome to rent from.

My girlfriends and I have chosen to stay here three years in a row for our annual girls weekend, which should tell you all you need to know. Clean, friendly and responsive hosts, great location for getting away to the quiet but easy drive to restaurants. Highly recommend!

Absolutely fabulous weekend at Mary’s cottage by the lake. We loved our stay and had an amazing time. Things to note: - there is a short walk to the water access. While we were there, the lake unfortunately had a Cyanobacteria bloom so we were not able to swim but this was remedied as the association has access to pools. - The main living area is on the second floor but there are bathrooms on both levels! - There are no fires in either the indoor fire place or outdoor fire pit with the exception of duraflame log fires allowed. Overall we loved our stay and are hoping to return soon!

Beautiful house! So many happy memories made. Lots of great water toys to play with. Would stay again happily

Gary and Nick were wonderful hosts, extremely accommodating and very communicative and flexible. The surroundings alone were so picturesque , each morning and dawn was like a painting - I’ll be back for sure !

Our stay was wonderful! The home was so much more spacious than we had expected. It worked out so well for all of us. Throughout the stay, I had a few questions and Steve was quickly and kindly responsive. We hope to definitely get to come back again. Thank you Steve!!!

Our stay at Mousam Lake was simply wonderful. The house is rustic and comfortable. The kitchen is well appointed. I love that there are ice cube trays in the freezer. It’s a little touch that just makes life easier. We were 5 adults with 4 dogs and everyone had enough room. Sitting on the deck felt like being in a treehouse and bringing the Adirondack chairs down to the dock was a pleasure on warmer days. A short drive to Hannaford allowed us to stock up and enjoy family meals and game nights in the cozy living room. Lea responded quickly to any question we had. This was a wonderful, relaxing vacation at the lake.

Great location

Great walk to town location. Loved waking up and having coffee with a view of the lake. Place is clean and great for a small family. Rich was nice and quick to answer any questions while booking. Central location to visit Wolfeboro and Weirs Beach.

Charming older home in a beautiful, friendly and quiet neighborhood with gorgeous views. Plenty of space, the loft area was a big hit for the kids. Both the upper deck and grassy area in front of the dock provided perfect outdoor dining. Spacious master bedroom and bathrooms. Open concept living area with plenty of seating. The kayaks and canoe were an added bonus. Great swimming and fishing right from the dock. Lots of amenities provided a stress free stay. Neighbors are very friendly. Host was very responsive. I would definitely recommend this place!

Nancy was very communicative and very helpful and very sweet welcomed me and my friends. The place was very nice and clean.

Cozy cabin. Loved that the lake was within walking distance.

This was our 2nd stay at the Red Cabin. We and our dog enjoyed our stay and love the peace, quiet, sunsets, and loons of Chalk Pond and the Selt trails nearby. We tried some new restaurants and recommend Ellacoya and The Breeze for dinner and Ames Farm Inn for breakfast. We highly recommend staying here. Both hosts are great!

We had a wonderful time staying in Middleton, NH. The lake is beautiful!

When we first drove up to loon pond cottage, we felt right at home. It was like taking a gulp of fresh air. The cottage came with everything anyone could want or need. We highly recommend it.

My husband and I found this lakefront cottage in Shapleigh restful and delightful. It was immaculately clean, beautifully decorated, and had all the amenities we needed for our getaway. On the terrace, we enjoyed our breakfast with a tranquil lake view. We explored the area and discovered great finds, including several walking trails. Like Williams Town Park Loop, which was an easy and enjoyable trail. A few of our recommendations include visiting MEE-D restaurant for a delicious Thai meal and watching a movie at Smitty’s Cinema in Sanford. We took a short drive to Kennebunk for some baked goods at Boulangerie and did some shopping and dining while there. Overall, we felt recharged and look forward to returning to this charming cottage in Maine.

This is the perfect lakeside cabin! It has all the essentials in a cozy set up. The beds were very comfortable and the third floor loft space was the perfect escape for our 13 year old. The cabin sits well above the lake offering fantastic views all day and faces west for the sunset. The lake is the perfect scale for boating and kayaking. Sanford is very close - 15 minute drive - with grocery stores, restaurants, laundromats, and a drive through ice cream joint. Sara’s communication was excellent. We would definitely rent again.

An absolutely wonderful cottage on a beautiful lake. West facing so lovely sunsets. The water is clear, clean and warm with a convenient pontoon to swim out to and back. The facilities were wonderful we used the kayaks and paddle boards. There is a well equipped games room (pool, table tennis and foosball). It’s perfect to keep kids entertained or just to relax. Also an outside pickle ball court. Dave and MB are very generous and welcoming hosts. One of the best accommodations we have ever stayed out. Highly recommend. Dave and Caroline

Our stay at David’s cabin was the perfect fall getaway! We enjoyed playing cards on the screen porch and watching the sunset under the lights outside (do not miss the sunset view here!). The cabin is isolated enough to unplug but close enough for a quick drive to town for any necessities. David was also a communicative and helpful host who provided recommendations and readily answered our many questions. I strongly recommend a stay at this cabin!