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Waterfront home on Forest Lake in Gray, Maine. Perfect for 1 or 2 couples.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gray, ME
  • Place, Spring Meadows Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Wildlife Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, University of New England
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Gray

Located in Gray, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Spring Meadows Golf Course and Golf Learning Center. .This vacation home is 14.4 mi (23.3 km) from Thompson's Point and 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from LL Bean Flagship Store.
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What's nearby

  • Spring Meadows Golf Course - 7 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Golf Learning Center - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Riverside Municipal Golf Course - 10 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Maine Wildlife Park - 12 min drive - 17.1 km
  • University of New England - 13 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 27 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tailgate Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bru Thru Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Well & Good Brewing - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront home on Forest Lake in Gray, Maine. Perfect for 1 or 2 couples.

Hear the call of the loons on this private lake in southern Maine! This recently renovated, open concept, year round home has the amenities you need for a getaway including a dock and outdoor fireplace. Enjoy peaceful mornings canoeing on the lake or sipping coffee on the dock or your deck. Watch the water skiers, pontoon boats and sailboats adorn the lake on the weekends. Enjoy kayaking or bring your own SUPs or other non-motorized watercraft. (There is no public boat launch for motorized water craft.) Play some ping pong when you need a break from the water or build a fire in the outdoor fireplace. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings in the fall and winter.

With one bedroom/bath on the main floor and one bedroom/bath downstairs in the daylight basement, this house is perfect for two couples! The kitchen, with its live edge wood countertops, is a beautiful place to cook a meal. Or, have our nearby local fish market steam some fresh Maine lobsters for you. Less than a half hour from the Old Port in Portland, Freeport, and the Portland International Jetport (PWM), you get the best of both worlds-lake living and easy access to tourist spots! This is a close knit lakeside neighborhood on a private wooded camp road and your host lives nearby, as well. Come and experience lake living!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Lock the doors and return the keys

Please leave the key on the entryway hook where you found it.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators

Waterfront home on Forest Lake in Gray, Maine. Perfect for 1 or 2 couples. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a beautiful and relaxing weekend, just what the family needed. We could have stayed longer it was so comfortable of a place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A., Boulder, US

Liked: Cleanliness
A mixture of upscale elegance and downeast charm. If I could have rated this whole experience higher than five stars I would. Perfect quiet retreat with every amenity you’d ever want!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay at Paula's place. The house is perfectly appointed, and the lake is lovely. We had everything we needed, and we always love being close to Portland. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at the cottage on Forest Lake was wonderful! We felt at home the moment we walked in the door and were greeted by a bouquet of beautiful wild flowers. The home was perfectly clean and had everything we needed! Comfortable beds, every possible amenity, beautiful wood working and the view was unsurpassed, right on the shore. Quiet, peaceful and gorgeous. Paula was the the perfect host. She answered any question promptly and was always there if we needed anything. I wish we could leave more than 5 stars.
View from the living room
An adorable chipmunk came to say Hi
A lovely supper cooked over the campfire
The outdoor fireplace
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and views with everything you could possibly need. The house and grounds were spotless and well maintained. Great communication with Paula regarding check-in and check-out. I never wanted to leave the property and had the most relaxing vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim J.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic stay in this perfect location. It was magical and peaceful. The property exceeded every expectation and the host was attentive and very helpful and welcoming. The amenities were great and there was nothing more that we needed. It felt like a home away from home. We cannot recommend this property enough, Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our hosts work hard to make this home special. And indeed it is! They pay attention to details from night lighting on the outside picnic table to providing firewood. The kitchen is roomy with all the needed pots, pans, and utensils. This home lacks for nothing. And, oh, did I mention the loons?
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake House

Enjoyed our stay, inside of the house is nice, area was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maine lakeside visit

Nice lakeside house, 0 complaints. Lake had minimal boaters traffic, pleasant for kayaking. House was clean, spacious, comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding

Great stay Beautiful place on a picturesque lake! Paula was very easy to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 August Week Stay

We had a great week staying at this house. House renovations were top notch. It was very clean and uncluttered. Communication and responsiveness from Paula was awesome. Swam in the lake every day. Had fun using the provided kayaks and ping pong table! House had everything we needed for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake house stay in Maine

The property was in great condition and very fully and attractively equipped. We didn’t even get around to using all the amenities. Having kayaks available to use on the lake was appreciated, and the lake is so close that you feel like you’re right on the water when you’re sitting in the living room. We also appreciated that the owner made it easy to recycle. Communications were easy and the owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful waterfront lakehome

This lakehome has everything that you would need. We took advantage of all the amenities that were offered. We created many family memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryant R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and quiet

Overall the cottage was exactly what we were looking for. Quiet and cozy. It was the perfect little getaway for my wife and her family. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation on Forest Lake

The property was fantastic. The inside of the home was very clean with beautiful water views of the lake. We spent most of our time sitting outside at the dock or on one of the balconies. The weather was perfect and warm enough to go in the lake. My husband enjoyed fishing!! Paula is a great host and communicated with us several times during our stay, even on the long journey back to our home. Would love to return again next year. You can't go wrong with this place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G., Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America

Liked: Cleanliness

Do not hesitate to book this quiet, lakefront property

Do not hesitate to book this quiet, lakefront property. It is even better than described. The house is extremely clean and it has everything you need for an easy getaway. Paula, the owner, is quick to respond to texts. Highlights include multiple windows overlooking the lake, nice towels, plenty of pillows and blankets and a comfortable bed. There is also plenty of hot water. The property is nicely landscaped with a balcony, deck, outdoor fire place,and a private dock. Two kayaks, a canoe, and life jackets are available to explore the lake. We loved swimming in the lake and there is a drying rack in the basement for wet swimsuits.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect lake vacation

This was the perfect lake cabin for my husband and me and our daughter and son-in-law. They were delighted with the lake access just outside the door and took advantage of swimming and boating almost every day. My husband and I enjoyed the gorgeous view and quiet reading time. We did a few day trips in the area as well. The cabin was exceptionally clean and provided all the linens, kitchen supplies and boating needs we could want. The interior has been recently remodeled and is very comfortable for four people. We enjoyed our stay and would book again if in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we wanted

Very clean and well stocked. Perfect for family vacation. We floated in the lake, paddled the kayaks and fished from the dock. Super relaxing and quiet. Excellent communication with the host, Paula. 30 minute drive to downtown Portland.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake getaway

We had a lovely visit. The property was exactly as described in the listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Week on Forest Lake

Our experience in Maine was outstanding. Paula communicated clearly so that we knew what to expect. The house was clean and prepared with everything needed for a week long retreat. The kitchen had everything needed. We had access to a canoe, kayaks, life jackets and paddles. The fishing was excellent! Paula even had fresh-cut flowers and coffee waiting for us. Couldn’t have been a better experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Utter Bliss!

This house was absolutely perfect for us in every way! Paula was very accommodating with check in and out times, offering extensions that were not even requested. Excellent proximity to Portland and other coastal day trips. The private dock and easy access to kayaking was blissful. The house is super comfortable, with stunning views. No TV was a welcome change, and WiFi is excellent. And ping-pong! We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Labor Day weekend

Convenient location to Portland, Freeport and ocean beaches. Property right on the lake, outside fireplace to relax at in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect

Lovely home - impeccably clean and very comfortable. Everything you could need and then some. Paula set us up with the necessities and wonderful little touches in every room. She even kindly mailed me my forgotten charger. It's a great, central spot for day-tripping and seeing the sights of the area - though kayaking on the gorgeous lake and coming up close to the loons who live there was amazing! Would highly recommend it and can't wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022