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Whip O’ Will Beach House on Sabbathday Lake with In law Studio Apartment

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whip O’ Will Beach House on Sabbathday Lake with In law Studio Apartment

The Whip O Will is located in a sandy cove on Sabbathday Lake in New Gloucester, Maine, home of the nearby Sabbathday Lake Shakers.

This sandy beach front house offers the best of both worlds: an oasis of peace and quiet that is still within striking distance of Portland, Freeport, the White Mountains, and the Maine coast. Listen to the loons every morning and night while enjoying direct access to the private association-shared swimming sandy beach.

This Beach house is located on the southern end of the lake. The beach gets full afternoon sun and gorgeous sunsets that light up the sky

You can use the house as a home base to enjoy Maine's blue skies in the summer, peep at spectacular foliage in the fall, Ice fish or ski and snowmobile in the winter.

The kitchen features a full gas stove, refrigerator, and microwave and is stocked with all the necessary cookware and tableware.

There is a bright and airy dining and living room with a 180-degree view of the lake and the great outdoors. We provide a canoe, a gas grill for outdoor cooking, and everything you'll need for your getaway, including linen and towels.

The main house has full bath, one bedroom with a queen-size bed, and a sleeping loft with one queen-size and one twin-size futon sofa.

There is a washer and dryer, Wifi, and 3 Flat screen smart TV.

A separate studio apartment with a private entrance has an open-concept layout with 3/4 bath, one queen-size bed, and a pull-out full-size couch.

We have plenty of parking. There is also plenty of outdoor beach seating with an outdoor firepit. A 30 foot dock for docking your boat. Access to Tesla charger.

Together, both units sleep eight comfortably.

Bookings are from Saturday to Saturday. Check in is at 3:00 PM and check out at 11:00 AM.
Month of September is a 2 day minimum rental with no restrictions on check in - out days.

Places to visit:
Oxford Casino - 16 Minutes
Pineland Farms - 13 Minutes
Sabbathday Shakers - 4 Minutes
Thompson Orchards - 7 Minutes
Maine Wildlife Park - 8 Minutes

Towns
Auburn - 19 Minutes
Falmouth - 26 Minutes
Gray - 10 Minutes
Lewiston - 22 Minutes
Portland - 33 Minutes

If your dates are not available, check out my listing next door for The Pinecone Lodge. Copy below link in your browser https://www.vrbo.com/7522219ha?noDates=true&unitId=6934882

Perfect to rent both for large families. Houses are right next door.

Property manager

Peter Yue

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Whip O Will Beach House on Sabbathday Lake

About the area

Map
New Gloucester, ME

What's nearby

  • Sabbathday Lake - 1 min walk
  • Spring Meadows Golf Course - 10 min drive
  • Little Sebago Lake - 11 min drive
  • Oxford Casino - 19 min drive
  • Sebago Lake - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Freeport Station - 31 min drive
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cyndi's Dockside Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Birchwood Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Norumbega Cidery - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whip O’ Will Beach House on Sabbathday Lake with In law Studio Apartment pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Whip O’ Will Beach House on Sabbathday Lake with In law Studio Apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whip O’ Will Beach House on Sabbathday Lake with In law Studio Apartment located?

Located in New Gloucester, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course, steps from Sabbathday Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Spring Meadows Golf Course and Poland Spring Preservation Society Park. Upper Range Pond and Raymond Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Whip O’ Will Beach House on Sabbathday Lake with In law Studio Apartment Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent lake front house
My wife and two daughters just finished our weekend stay and we had an absolute blast. The beach and dock were excellent. There were plenty of water toys and the water is crystal clear. The grocery store is close, the Maine Wildlife park is just down the road, and it's not far off I95 so it made for a pretty great weekend getaway. We will hopefully be back next summer. Thank you Peter!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We booked this site because of the lake, the location to Portland and golf courses, and the ability to bring our dogs. We were blessed that all 3 of our adult children got the time off, we were all together with my 90 year old Mom. The house was perfect, we loved spending the whole day in the lake, Peter supplies the paddle boards, canoes, kayaks, and a paddle boat. The setting was amazing, and our son proposed to his girlfriend on the dock in front of our family!!! It was a perfect week in the perfect spot, we will be coming back for sure!!!!! Thank You Peter for such an amazing location for our momentous event!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peacefull vacation
Very clean and well supplied with everything needed for a relaxing week. The owner was available for questions when needed, but was not at all intrusive. The dock was not available due to the excessive rain, but Peter made arrangements with a neighbor to use their dock for our boat. Very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B., Kennett Square, PA 19348

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week on the lake in August
Peter is a great host. The lake is lovely and clean. Getting into the water is gradual and sandy, which made it easy for our grandkids to walk in and play where it's shallow or jump in off the dock. They loved swimming to the floating dock. Lots of chairs for sitting by the lake plus kayaks, canoes and paddle boards. The house is as described and very comfortable. The separate "apartment" below the main house worked well for our two families. We had a great time. Thank you, Peter.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our first trip to Maine!
I stayed at this house with my mom, dad and adult daughter. There was plenty of room for all of us to spread out and enjoy the week. The house itself had everything we needed and then some! While we didn’t have the best of weather, we thoroughly enjoyed time on the dock, in the paddle boat and kayak, and the beach. We could have easily stayed another week and loved every day. We drove to Freeport for shopping, Portland and Cape Elizabeth for sightseeing and Boothbay Harbor area for the botanical gardens and a whale watching excursion. Everything was a bit of a drive from the house but I knew that before booking. We wanted to see Maine and all the different countrysides so this location ended up being perfect for us! Thank you for opening your house up to us so we could experience Maine together. Memories were made that will last a lifetime ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation spot
House had everything we needed and check in and out was easy. Lake was great for fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Lee, NH

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefront Canin
Excellent! Owner was very helpful and really appreciated the ability to bring my dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time. Peter is phenomenal!!
Beautiful property!! Had everything we needed and then done!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just... Fabulous!
What a glorious place. Warm water, beach, northern view for incredible sunsets. And Peter, our host, couldn't have been more gracious and helpful. Five stars throughout!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cayce U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible spot!
What an amazing oasis. The house is very comfortable, well appointed and right on the beach! Peter was a gracious and responsive host. Lots of thoughtful touches, kindling and newspapers for s’more fires, buckets of water by the door to reduce the amount of sand one tracks in, etc. Perfect vacation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay on Sabbathday Lake!
We had a wonderful week at Peter’s rental on Sabbathday Lake! Lovely, well equipped rental—plentiful kitchen and cooking supplies. We were very happy and Peter was a gracious and lovely host. Great spot for kids with the nice sandy beach and lots of interesting things to do in the area! Would happily go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two Weeks on the lake
We chose this property for its proximity to a family member who owns a house on the lake, and we rented it for two weeks. This property is nicely landscaped and situated on the south end of Sabbathday Lake. A wall of windows in the living room provides a spectacular panoramic view of the lake and its surrounds. The water is shallow and crystal clear and just steps from the door. The kitchen is well appointed with a nice set of dishes and everything you need for cooking, even a good set of knives. The house has two separate entrances, which was perfect for the days our adult children visited - they used the studio apartment which afforded them privacy and their own bathroom. It is located near a main road, but the traffic on it is sparse. The owner is genuinely nice, lives nearby and was extremely responsive, including replacing a piece of furniture that didn't meet our needs.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Lakeside Experience!
Our host, Peter and his Assistant Petey were wonderful hosts! The have thought of everything and more when it comes to creature comforts and thoughtful things. Clean, comfortable, and well stocked. Beautiful sandy beach with fire pits and fully stocked with wood. Kayaks, canoes, paddle boat and boards. Stocked kitchen. New High end washer and dryer. The list goes on and on. We give this place a 10🌟
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing vacation
Had a great week on Sabbathday Lake. The house was very clean and Peter was responsive when we had any questions. The lake was perfect to kayak, fish and paddleboard. The beach was clean. It was a good location to stay and travel around the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
Wonderful property on peaceful lake with beautiful views and sunsets. Energetic adults enjoyed canoes and paddle boats. House great room modern and cozy. Loved mid century furniture and well stocked kitchen. Peter welcoming and we hope to return next year!

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family get away
This is a great rental. It has everything you could want, very clean and everything is as it looks on the website. The beach area is wonderful and lots of great sand for children to play in. There are 6 paddle boards, 4 kayaks, 2 canoes, a paddle boat, fishing equipment and life jackets. Great for families that love the water.

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome view
Very clean, amazing view, my family had a great stay here. The beach area is shared but never crowded or more than a few people around when we stayed. The owner was friendly and available to help throughout our trip. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, wonderful owner
Have stayed at many vacation rentals and this one ranks near the top. Great, flexible owner, A+ cleanliness, super location. I had misread the description and thought the beach was private but it’s shared with the house next door. No issues at all, we still had the beach to ourselves, just good to know.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Cathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week!
Peter was super helpful and answered all questions very quickly. The house worked perfectly for two couples since we each had our own space. The only thing to be aware of, if your looking for a really private place to stay, this isn’t it. The beach is shared with other families, and although everyone is very considerate, we still found it to be a bit awkward. Also, there’s traffic on the road behind the neighborhood that can be loud. All in all though, it was fun! Location to Portland is convenient, the sunsets were beautiful, and the house fit our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week on Sabbathday Lake
A delightful summer house with an excellent beach and wonderful view of the lake. Restful and tranquil. You could hear loons calling day and night. The accommodations were just as described and fit our needs perfectly. Peter, the owner, was very friendly, helpful, and helped make our stay all the more relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peter/Maine
My family and myself had a wonderful time. A very relaxing vacation no hustle and bustle just kicking back... Lake water clean and refreshing Sandy beach and house very clean. The owner Peter lives a few houses down and is assessable. Always there if you needed something or had any questions and a great person. We rebooked for next year and can’t wait !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great memories, fantastic weather!
We had a wonderful time, the place was perfect for us. The weather was fantastic and Peter was a very gracious host. We hope to rent it next year! The lake is beautiful and quiet. Some of our favorite times were paddle boarding and kayaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lily D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for the family and to relax
We were so impressed with our time here. The place is beautiful, clean and the lake is incredible. Peter has everything we needed and more. I would stay here all summer if we could!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is truly a gem
Beautiful and serene, it was the perfect place to get away from the city for a weekend. Loved getting out on the water for a bit, plus aside from one or two other couples we had the corner of the lake to ourselves as the summer crowd had come and gone. Inside, lovely design combined with everything you could need , thoughtfully provided: Mr. Peter was very helpful and responsive to all our questions.

10/10 Excellent

Sheynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply perfect lake house!
This place is incredible! A great location right on Sabbathday lake but also in terms of proximity to Portland and surrounding towns. The view from the living room over the lake is amazing - especially at sunrise! My husband and I rented this and Peters next door property for our friends and family to stay at leading up to our wedding - it was the perfect setup that allowed everyone a comfortable place to sleep while providing the perfect spaces to hang out together. Everything was perfect during our stay and Peter was an A+ host - very accommodating and quick to respond leading up to our stay. We are definitely coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019