Family-friendly holiday rentals in Oakland

Carriage House

Renovated circa 1920 carriage house in a quaint New England college town. Eight-minute walk to busy downtown with restaurants, bars, shops, and grocery store. Elegant contemporary style. Open concept downstairs with sofa, daybed (napping in the sun!), and chef-designed kitchen. Second level with two queen beds and small balcony. Adjoins miles of walking trails and forest, full of wildlife. Less than 5-minute drive to a 1.5 mile running trail along the Sandy River, with refreshing swimming.

Camp at Shale Creek Homestead

Stay with us at Shale Creek homestead! No cleaning fee!! Come enjoy the charm of rural Maine! Countless beautiful ponds and lakes minutes away. Spectacular views of the Milky Way on clear nights and much more! Short drives to the Belfast/costal areas and Augusta. A manageable distance from the mountains of western Maine. Beautiful Branch pond at the end of the street. Lake St. George and China Lake under 10 minutes away. A Great location to enjoy Maine Kayak rentals available on site

The Modern Maine Retreat

Stay at our Maine Getaway. Our fully renovated 1940s New Englander is sure to bring you peaceful vibes and luxury. Come play Pickleball with just a quick walk over to the courts, driving not necessary!Close to downtown Waterville, Colby College, Thomas College, UMaine Farmington. 2 min from Messalonskee Lake boat launch where you can boat, kayak, canoe, & ice fish. Proximity to ski mountains, Titcomb, Black Mountain, Sugar Loaf & Sunday River. Please note BBQ is only accessible May-October.

The Rocky Road Camp on East Pond

Welcome to camp life on East Pond. A 1 bedroom home located in Oakland Maine. Your quiet weekend getaway awaits you. Located in central Maine. You will be about a 60 mile drive to the coast or about a 70 foot walk to the lake. Oakland is just a 20 minute drive to Waterville where both Colby and Thomas Colleges are located. East Pond is the host of several area summer camps. The camp will give you beautiful views of the lake. Sit on the deck and enjoy the loons and other lake activity.

Cozy House in Waterville

Our private Cozy House has just been renovated! We put in a new kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and a big 4k smart tv. It's in a friendly neighborhood located in the heart of Waterville only five minutes from Colby College, Thomas College (by car) and just a few minutes from downtown Waterville. Everything is very close to our location. There's a Hannafords nearby, Maine General Hospital and many restaurants, schools and stores. We are located on a private dead-end driveway .

Waterfront Tipi Glamping // Phoenix Landing

Majestic private waterfront Tipi * on a lake. Quiet nature oasis with hot tub, woodstove, firepit, modern grill, and all the essentials. Ice skate or xc-ski across the frozen lake and watch the bald eagles fly overhead, or relax in the Adirondack chairs in front of the bonfire while you make smores and cook dinner on the grill or over the open fire, then snuggle up inside the tipi while you listen to vintage vinyl and let the owls hoot you to sleep. *Tipi closed March-April.

Brook Ridge Retreat

Work, play, & relax at Brook Ridge Retreat! Come visit your Colby or Thomas College student and have the comforts of home. Do some grilling or cook up a favorite meal in the full kitchen. Remotely connect to work or school at our custom-made desk and dedicated office area with wireless printer and available computer monitor. Splash in the brook or in the basin, and sit under the waterfalls. WiFi, firepit, Keurig or french press, electric fireplace, large decks, & big yard.

Lake-House on water, East Lake, Near Waterville

Welcome to the Lake House! 5 bedrooms. Access to a mooring. Full bathroom and kitchen with accessories. Bedrooms have locked doors & Wi-Fi. The house has a Deck and Docks, 8 foot by 10 foot floating Island, BBQ Grill. Lakeside Bon Fire Pit. Full bath, 30 feet from Lake! 2 entrances, 3 Kayaks, Fishing/Swimming. Nice neighbors including Camp Manitou, Matoaka and Somerset. Near Public Boat Landing & country store. I reside nearby, and will help with any issues.

Visit Beautiful Home on Snow Pond

Belgrade Lakes, Maine's premiere lakes region. Beautiful, four season home on 9 mile long, Messalonskee Lake also known as, Snow Pond. Come to experience life the way it should be. Sunrise view, from master bedroom and lakeside deck surrounded by undeveloped wooded shoreline. Swim, canoe and kayak from private dock. Loons, eagles, osprey, and beavers can be your neighbors for a relaxing week at the lake. Open concept kitchen dinning and living room.