Summers in Maine.... Whip O'Will Lake House on Sabbathday Lake in New Gloucester Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Summers in Maine....Whip O'Will Lake House on Sabbathday Lake in New Gloucester pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Summers in Maine....Whip O'Will Lake House on Sabbathday Lake in New Gloucester located?

Located in New Gloucester, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course, steps from Sabbathday Lake and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Maine Wildlife Park. Spring Meadows Golf Course and Poland Spring Preservation Society Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

28 Jun 2023

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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

Ann Y.

18 Sept 2022

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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

Susan H., Lee, NH

22 Sept 2022

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Lakefront Canin

Excellent! Owner was very helpful and really appreciated the ability to bring my dogs.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amelia C.

18 Oct 2017

Excellent!!!!

House was perfect for our party, easy to make home cooked meals and grilling! Beautiful beach and view of Sabbathday Lake! Will definitely return if ever in the area again!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

8 Sept 2024

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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

Ken D.

19 Aug 2023

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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.

13 Aug 2023

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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

Vivienne G.

31 Aug 2023

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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

Kimberly B.

1 Jul 2023

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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

Carl C.

19 Jun 2022

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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.

23 Sept 2021

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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.

14 Sept 2021

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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.

4 Aug 2021

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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.

10 Jul 2021

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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.

29 Jun 2021

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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.

19 Jun 2021

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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.

28 Sept 2020

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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.

14 Sept 2020

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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.

14 Sept 2020

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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.

22 Aug 2020

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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.

15 Aug 2020

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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.

11 Jul 2020

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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

27 Jun 2020

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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.

14 Jun 2020

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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.

8 Oct 2019

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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.

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