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Great Location for Large Family Vacations, Reunions, Weddings, Receptions

 
 
 
Raymond lodge rental - The side yard welcomes badminton, croquet or toss the football
The side yard welcomes badminton, croquet or toss the football
 
Raymond lodge rental - The side yard welcomes badminton, croquet or toss the football

The side yard welcomes badminton, croquet or toss the football

Note the basketball net to the left and the Crescent Lake to the right..

Note the basketball net to the left and the Crescent Lake to the right..

60' Glassed/Screened Porch Overlooking Patio and Lake

60' Glassed/Screened Porch Overlooking Patio and Lake

Our Side Yard can easily accommodate a 40' x 60' Wedding Reception Tent.

Our Side Yard can easily accommodate a 40' x 60' Wedding Reception Tent.

Great Location for your Weddings & Reception

Great Location for your Weddings & Reception

The kitchen is very well equipped - you will want for nothing.. Caterers love it

The kitchen is very well equipped - you will want for nothing.. Caterers love it

View of the kitchen. Two refrigerators in the kitchen and 2 in the basement

View of the kitchen. Two refrigerators in the kitchen and 2 in the basement

Beautiful dining room. It has it's own fireplace

Beautiful dining room. It has it's own fireplace

More light shows off the massive stone fireplace.

More light shows off the massive stone fireplace.

The Great Room provides comfortable seating for your whole family

The Great Room provides comfortable seating for your whole family

Great Room has TV off to the corner

Great Room has TV off to the corner

Huge porch has Anderson Casement windows---WHAT A VIEW !

Huge porch has Anderson Casement windows---WHAT A VIEW !

Master Bedroom with great views, gas fireplace, jetted tub, private sitting area

Master Bedroom with great views, gas fireplace, jetted tub, private sitting area

This corner bedroom is very quiet.

This corner bedroom is very quiet.

Another first floor bedroom has twin beds and a half bath. ,Grandmothers love th

Another first floor bedroom has twin beds and a half bath. ,Grandmothers love th

Kossow Lodge is on the Western Shore. View all the activities on the Waterfront.

Kossow Lodge is on the Western Shore. View all the activities on the Waterfront.

Anybody for Pool, Fooseball , Ping-Pong or Air Hockey?

Anybody for Pool, Fooseball , Ping-Pong or Air Hockey?

Playroom hasl the fun Toys; Ping-Pong, Air Hockey, Foose Ball, Pool Table & TV

Playroom hasl the fun Toys; Ping-Pong, Air Hockey, Foose Ball, Pool Table & TV

Basement playroom offers-pool table- fooose ball, air hockey and ping pong

Basement playroom offers-pool table- fooose ball, air hockey and ping pong

This is the TV section of the basement.

This is the TV section of the basement.

Kid's Playroom will keep the young ones happy.

Kid's Playroom will keep the young ones happy.

Fall leaves just starting to turn in late September

Fall leaves just starting to turn in late September

Early Fall Colors on a very calm Lake.

Early Fall Colors on a very calm Lake.

Steamed Lobster are part of the fun.

Steamed Lobster are part of the fun.

Per night (USD) $1,200 - $1,500
Per week $4,000 - $9,000
  • Bedrooms8
  • Sleeps25
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Half Baths

Photos and Description of the Raymond vacation lodge rental
8 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half baths, Sleeps +25, On the Lakefront

Welcome to Kossow Lodge, our home, a 4-season, private Lodge on beautiful Crescent Lake, in the Town of Raymond Maine. Crescent Lake is in the heart of the Sebago Lakes Region of Southwestern Maine. The perfect all season place to hold large or multi-family vacations, college reunions, weddings, wedding receptions, business retreats, anniversary gatherings, fishing trips, Thanksgiving and winter holidays, and skiing and snowmobiling trips. With eight bedrooms and five bathrooms, the lodge comfortably accommodates twenty five people. It provides both seclusion and serenity, as well as plenty of activities for family and children. With 2.5 acres on 283 feet of private waterfront, on the western shore of Crescent Lake, Kossow Lodge offers something for everyone to enjoy during their stay. A 17-foot canoe, Sunfish and two Kayaks are included in the rental. A 12'/5 HP or 14'/10 HP boat are available to rent. Recent addition is the fully automatic standby generator to power the Lodge.

Pack your bags, Not your home, come and enjoy.: The china cabinet has service for 20+ people and the large dining room with its own stone fireplace can seat your whole multi-family group. The adjacent porch has its own large picnic table.

In summer, the porch (60'x12') with its full length Anderson Casements with screen & glass allow you to enjoy the beautiful lake views. The porch is the ideal gathering spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful lake views. Venture outside to enjoy the open deck patio with its own comfortable chairs & tables, 2 chaise lounges, picnic table and a hammock.

Travel down the steps to our dock, which has space for your 20-foot boat plus mooring floats. Swim to the float and enjoy the sunshine. Take the kids water-skiing. Or simply keep your eyes and ears open for the loons.

Kossow Lodge provides plenty of outdoor activities for all ages including badminton, croquet, and basketball. The indoor gazebo offers a quiet spot for cards and board games.

Fun for the whole family.: The basement playroom offers a full-size slate Brunswick Pool Table, an Air Hockey table, Foosball and a Ping-Pong table.The great room (24'x30'), with its magnificent stone fireplace, will draw the crowds in winter. It offers a welcoming spot to warm up and relax after a day of skiing, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, or snowmobiling. We supply the firewood for both indoor fireplaces & outside Smores-Pit. Also, firewood for the 'Smoker'

Ski trips are a breeze with Shawnee Peak only 25 miles away and Sunday River just 53 miles away.

Please click on the link directly below that to view our Kossow Lodge website with 50 plus additional photos.

In addition to the supply of regular towels for everyone we also supply large size beach towels. Electrical Generator for back up power when Maine Central Power goes on vacation. It starts up automatically and you are never without electricity. The Lodge is next to a brook and walking trails offer daily exercise.

Crescent Lake lies in the Towns of Raymond and Casco, Maine. It is 4 miles long and 2/3 mile wide at its widest point. The maximum depth is 54 feet and fishing is good year round. Crescent Lake is a good size for moderate boating and is relatively quiet. Crescent Lake connects to Panther Lake which then feeds into Sebago. The Tenny River links Crescent Lake and Panther and is navigable.

Recently installed is a Siemens 16 KW Electrical Generator for back up power when Maine Central Power goes on vacation. It starts up automatically and you are never without electricity.

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About Nancy or Derek Eaton

Derek & Nancy Eaton

Kossow Lodge Owners

Nancy or Derek Eaton purchased this lodge in 1978
Why Nancy or Derek Eaton chose Raymond

After years of vacationing on the Cape, we decided to try something more secluded, serene and laid back. Crescent Lake in Raymond, Maine has provided our family with many enjoyable summer months away from the madding crowd.

Raymond lodge rental - The side yard welcomes badminton, croquet or toss the football

The side yard welcomes badminton, croquet or toss the football

Note the basketball net to the left and the Crescent Lake to the right..

Note the basketball net to the left and the Crescent Lake to the right..

60' Glassed/Screened Porch Overlooking Patio and Lake

60' Glassed/Screened Porch Overlooking Patio and Lake

Our Side Yard can easily accommodate a 40' x 60' Wedding Reception Tent.

Our Side Yard can easily accommodate a 40' x 60' Wedding Reception Tent.

Great Location for your Weddings & Reception

Great Location for your Weddings & Reception

The kitchen is very well equipped - you will want for nothing.. Caterers love it

The kitchen is very well equipped - you will want for nothing.. Caterers love it

View of the kitchen. Two refrigerators in the kitchen and 2 in the basement

View of the kitchen. Two refrigerators in the kitchen and 2 in the basement

Beautiful dining room. It has it's own fireplace

Beautiful dining room. It has it's own fireplace

More light shows off the massive stone fireplace.

More light shows off the massive stone fireplace.

The Great Room provides comfortable seating for your whole family

The Great Room provides comfortable seating for your whole family

Great Room has TV off to the corner

Great Room has TV off to the corner

Huge porch has Anderson Casement windows---WHAT A VIEW !

Huge porch has Anderson Casement windows---WHAT A VIEW !

Master Bedroom with great views, gas fireplace, jetted tub, private sitting area

Master Bedroom with great views, gas fireplace, jetted tub, private sitting area

This corner bedroom is very quiet.

This corner bedroom is very quiet.

Another first floor bedroom has twin beds and a half bath. ,Grandmothers love th

Another first floor bedroom has twin beds and a half bath. ,Grandmothers love th

Kossow Lodge is on the Western Shore. View all the activities on the Waterfront.

Kossow Lodge is on the Western Shore. View all the activities on the Waterfront.

Anybody for Pool, Fooseball , Ping-Pong or Air Hockey?

Anybody for Pool, Fooseball , Ping-Pong or Air Hockey?

Playroom hasl the fun Toys; Ping-Pong, Air Hockey, Foose Ball, Pool Table & TV

Playroom hasl the fun Toys; Ping-Pong, Air Hockey, Foose Ball, Pool Table & TV

Basement playroom offers-pool table- fooose ball, air hockey and ping pong

Basement playroom offers-pool table- fooose ball, air hockey and ping pong

This is the TV section of the basement.

This is the TV section of the basement.

Kid's Playroom will keep the young ones happy.

Kid's Playroom will keep the young ones happy.

Fall leaves just starting to turn in late September

Fall leaves just starting to turn in late September

Early Fall Colors on a very calm Lake.

Early Fall Colors on a very calm Lake.

Steamed Lobster are part of the fun.

Steamed Lobster are part of the fun.

Car: recommended

Kossow Lodge is located on Crescent Lake, in the Sebago Lakes Region of Southwestern Maine (Vacation Land) in the town of Raymond, Maine on the western shore of Crescent Lake. We have 283' of waterfront property within our 2.8 acres of pine forest. The Lodge provides both seclusion and serenity, yet offers something for everybody to enjoy during their stay. Day trips to North Conway, Mt Washinton Auto Road or Cog Railway, Freeport & L.L. Bean, Downtown Portland & Olde Port, Cape Elizabeth and the Ocean with Historic Light Houses, Ferry Boats to the outer Islands of Portland. Shaker Village, Mining for Gem Stones. The normal reponse after the 'kids' have been to our Lodge for 30 minutes is: 'Can we come back next year!'

Other Activities: Basketball, badminton, croquet, full size pool table, ping-pong, air hockey & foosball.

Rent a Pontoon boat and moor it at the Lodge dock.

Rent a water ski boat, several marina deliver and pick up.

Golf: POLAND SPRINGS------Poland Spring was the first golf course built at a resort in America and includes views of the White Mountains; fast bent wood greens, beautiful fairways, ponds and tees for all abilities. In 1896 Arthur Fenn designed the first 6 holes, and 1912 Donald Ross added his signature to complete the full 18 holes. He created a championship course that is maintained today. It is the treasure of Poland Spring.

Ski: 'Kossow Lodge' is perfect for the large family groups that downhill ski or cross country ski.

Shawnee Peak is close by and Sunday River is 53 Miles away in Bethel. For those that want to sled or ice fish or snow mobile 'Kossow Lodge' is the place to stay. Shawnee Peak is close by at 23 Miles.

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Rental Rates for this vacation lodge rental in Raymond, Maine

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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Off Season
May 1 2013 - May 24 2013
$1,200
$1,200
$4,000
3 Nights
 
Notes: Minimum Prorate $3,600 for less than a week's stay   
 
Early Summer
May 25 2013 - Jun 28 2013
$1,333
$1,333
$5,500
3 Nights
 
Notes: Minimum Prorate $4,000 for less than a week's stay    
 
Peak Season
Jun 29 2013 - Aug 30 2013
$9,000
1 Week
 
Notes: No Prorate during Peak Season. Check in at Noon on Saturday--check-out on following Sat at 10 AM   
 
Early Fall
Aug 31 2013 - Oct 18 2013
$1,500
$1,500
$6,000
3 Nights
 
Notes: Minimum Prorate $4,500 for less than a week's stay    
 
Off Season
Oct 19 2013 - May 16 2014
$1,300
$1,300
$5,000
3 Nights
 
Notes: Minimum Prorate $4,000 for less than a week's stay    
 
Early Summer
May 17 2014 - Jun 27 2014
$1,500
$1,500
$6,000
3 Nights
 
Notes: Minimum Prorate $4,500 for less than a week's stay   

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 7.0%

Notes

  • $4,000 to $9,000/week- Sleeps 25+. Plus 3 Sleep Sofas + Aero Beds Available
  • NO PRORATE During PEAK SEASON

    MINIMUM PRORATES; Early Fall & Early Summer $4500 For less than a week stay
    Off Season Minimum Prorate is $4000

    Refundable Security/Damage Deposit is $700.00.
    It pleases us to no end that we return your whole $700 back to you when you vacate.

    Check Our Web Site (click on Link at the bottom ) for complete payment schedule & 50+ Photos.

    Cancellation Policy: A $50.00 Administration Fee will be deducted from all refunds.

    PEAK SEASON & WINTER-HOLIDAY: Refund only if re-rented.

    OTHER SEASONS: Refund if cancellation is 30 days or more before arrival.
    If less than 30 days notice given, a refund is only made if re-rented
  • Call For Wedding Rates: Wedding receptions are limited to 90 people. We have available, an adjacent cottage for grooms/brides family, that sleeps six.

    Nancy & I are the owners, not agents. We try to meet all tenents incoming and outgoing.

    We do not accept any 'WIRE TRANSFER PAYMENTS'. We prefer ''two way' telephone contact after your initial email inquiry.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation lodge rental in Raymond, Maine

Property Type:
  • lodge

Floor Area:
  • 7200 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • Lake
  • Lakefront ...
    We Supply a Canoe, Sunfish and two Kayaks. Our Dock and Swim Float plus two mooring Balls for you Fleet.
  • Waterfront

Theme:
  • Family
  • Luxury

General:
  • Ceiling Fans
  • ISDN Access
  • Paper Towels
  • Security System
  • Local Maps
  • Thermos Bottle
  • Towels Provided
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Alarm Clock
  • Activities Guide
  • Wireless Internet ...
    Linksis router is provided
  • Washing Machine ...
    washer & dryer are located in the kitchen area.
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    Propane dryer located in the kitchen
  • Parking Off Street ...
    There is plenty of paved parking available
  • Telephone ...
    (4) 5 Phones are located throughout the Lodge. Some cell phones work well others do not. Service is improving all the time.
  • Linens Provided ...
    In addition large beach towels are provided (One for each person) Let us know in advance the # guest so that we might arrange bedding for Aero Beds and Pack & Plays.
  • Broadband Access ...
    DSL is available with a router
  • Mobile Phone ...
    Bring your cell phones. Service is improving all the time
  • Gas Fireplace ...
    Master Bedroom has it's own gas fireplace
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
    There is plenty of space to park your trailer,RV or boat. Plenty of parking for wedding guests
  • Wood Fireplace ...
    (2) Two large fireplaces are located in Great Room & Dining Room. Firewood is provided.
  • Fireplace
  • Iron & Board
  • Toilet Paper
  • Heating
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Laundry Soap
  • Basic Soaps
  • Filtered Water
  • Alarm System
  • Parking
  • Firewood
  • Local Activities Guide

Kitchen:
  • Lobster Pot
  • Oven
  • Grill
  • Toaster
  • Stove
  • Catering Available ...
    Ask Nancy for details of local caterers. One of our Managers will Cater the Lobster Cooker for a fee
  • Kitchen ...
    Lodge kitchen is fully equipped. A total of 4 Refrigerators. Two in kitchen and two in basement playroom. U will want for nothing.
  • Refrigerator ...
    (3) Total of 4 refrigerators. Two in the kitchen and 2 in the basement playroom.
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    Well Equiped Kitchen. You will want for nothing
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Dishwasher
  • Pantry Items
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Coffee Maker

Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 20 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Half Baths
  • Bathroom 1 down - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 2 down - toilet , This is a half bath
    Bathroom 3 down - toilet , This is a half bath
    Bathroom 4 up - toilet , combination tub/shower , jetted tub
    Bathroom 5 up - toilet , combination tub/shower
  • Five bathrooms total, 3 Full and 2 Half Bathrooms. The three Bed rooms on the first floor are supplied with 2 Robes each.

Bedrooms:
  • 8 Bedrooms, Sleeps 25
  • Bedroom 1 down - 1 queen
    Bedroom 2 down - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 down - 2 twin/ single , 1/2 bath
    Bedroom 4 MBR up - 1 king , Full bath/jetted tub.
    Bedroom 5 up - 2 double
    Bedroom 6 up - 4 twin/ single
    Bedroom 7 up - 1 queen
    Bedroom 8 up - 1 double
    Bedroom 9 - 2 sleep sofa /futon , Basement Playroom
  • Lodge Basement playroom has 3 sleep sofas. We also supply 4 pack-n-plays and 4 Aero beds as needed on request. We normally do not supply linen for the several sleep sofas, plan to bring your own sleeping bags or sheets. In the basement area we have two additional refrigerators, this makes for a total of four refrigerators.
Entertainment:
  • Toys
  • DVD Player
  • Piano
  • Radio
  • Books for Adults
  • Games
  • Air Hockey
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    (2) Two large screen TV. One in the Great Room & one in basement playroom.
  • Music Library ...
    CD supply is limited
  • Video Library ...
    limited
  • CD Player
  • VCR
  • Pool Table
  • Foosball
  • Game Room
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Television
  • Books for Kids
  • Games for Kids
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outside:
  • Deck / Patio ...
    60' Trek patio overlooking the lake with picnic table, deck tables, chairs, hammock.
  • Sand Box
  • Large Cooler
  • Canoe
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Beach Towels
  • Small Cooler
  • Sailboat
  • Boat with Paddles
  • Kayak / Canoe
  • Water Skis
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Boat
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • Raft
  • Wood Deck
  • Boat Dock
  • Binoculars
  • 12 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • children welcome ...
    Your children will immediately ask if they can return next year.
  • non smoking only ...
    We ask Rentors please do not smoke inside our home, Kossow Lodge. We do request that those who smoke do it outside and to use the butt cans supplied.
  • Events Allowed
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed

Pool / Spa:
  • jetted tub ...
    MBR has the jetted tub
  • Whirlpool

Attractions:
  • churches
  • theme parks
  • zoo
  • autumn foliage
  • coin laundry
  • marina
  • forests
  • water parks
  • cinemas
  • restaurants
  • winery tours

Leisure Activities:
  • antiquing
  • whale watching
  • sledding
  • bird watching
  • shopping
  • walking
  • horseback riding
  • sight seeing
  • outlet shopping
  • boating
  • scenic drives
  • miniature golf

Local Services & Businesses:
  • Babysitter
  • ATM/bank
  • hospital
  • groceries

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • mountaineering
  • jet skiing
  • pier fishing
  • cross country skiing
  • hunting small game
  • parasailing
  • water tubing
  • snowboarding
  • paragliding
  • hunting
  • tennis
  • skiing
  • snowmobiling
  • basketball court
  • fishing
  • fly fishing
  • ice skating
  • sailing
  • wind-surfing
  • kayaking
  • hiking
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • mountain climbing
  • freshwater fishing
  • mountain biking
  • swimming
  • cycling

Notes: Automatic backup electric generator 16 KW. We supply a 17' canoe, a sunfish, two kayaks, life jackets & some water skies. We have two boats with outboard motors to rent with favorable rates. A Total of 4 Refrigerators- 2 in the kitchen. The lodge is fully heated and insulated. Kitchen has 3 coffee makers, 2 electric griddles, 3 waffle irons. Outside we have a Weber gas grill, large gas lobster cooker, Texas style smoker, 3 picnic tables, and large child's sandbox & child's wading pool. We have a new outdoor grill/fireplace at the edge of our lakeside patio for s'mores and ambiance at early evening. A children's playroom and doll house inside. Office space with PC router, gazebo room for card games with board games. We do supply many room fans for the occasional heat wave. Other wise the 'natural air conditioning' comes in at 10 PM. We supply all firewood for the fireplaces. We supply all need paper products and spices. You will want for nothing in the well equipped kitchen.

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation lodge rental in Raymond, Maine

Great Location for Large Family Vacations, Reunions, Weddings, Receptions
average rating of 5.0 based on 70 reviews
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Great Location for Large Family Vacations, Reunions, Weddings, Receptions
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p215889
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Raymond Sebago Lake Region
Harrisburg, PA
5

Best Reunion Week Ever!!!!! Great House for Very Large Group!!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 10, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Date of Stay: 07/21/12 Review Submitted: 08/03/12

The Kossow Lodge is a great place for a family reunion or get together. My family(8 brothers and sisters) have not been ALL together for over 15 years, as we are spread out all over the country. I wanted to have a special family reunion for my mother's 80th birthday and we could not have had a more perfect week than at Kossow Lodge. I started planning the week last summer with the help of Nancy Eaton. She was extremely willing to answer any and all questions I had regarding the facility. The lodge far out-weighed our expectations. We had a very large group, over the suggested 22, and we were very comfortable in our accomadations, There were 4 pull-out sofas in the enormous basement for the older children, who liked to stay up late and play games and watch TV! It was a great place for them, because you could not hear a peep upstairs! We had all ages ranging from 8-80, and there was something for everyone, I have a very active family and there were quite a few trails to run and exercise very close by. The lake itself if absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The kayaks, canoe, sunfish and motorboat were a hit with our entire group. The lake temperature was surprisingly warm and the lake itself was not crowded with other boaters at all. We felt like we were the only ones on the lake most of the week. We have had some large family gatherings in the past and have never had a kitchen stocked with so many amenities to accomadate our large number of people. There was also SO much room to actually sit and eat as a family, I have also never rented a house with so much seating for meals. The screened porch was used at night for family reminiscing, and we all fit very comfortably. If you were quiet enough, you could hear the loons every night. We left a few items behind on check-out day, and Nancy graciously sent the items immediately. I had the opportunity to meet both Nancy and Deke Eaton on check-in day and check-out day and there couldn't be two nicer people, who have thought of everything to make the Kossow Lodge an experience you won't soon forget. There are so many activites and sights nearby, I could have spent a month there and not done them all! My 8o-year old mom said it best - "it was the perfect week" I would highly recommend the Kossow Lodge to anyone who wants a week on a lake to remember!

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5/5
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: It is so nice to receive this wonderful positve review. Robin covered so many highlights in her response, we cannot add anything more to this review. Robin and her family are welcolmed back anytime. Nancy and Deke, look forward to having this fine family return.
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Great Location for Large Family Vacations, Reunions, Weddings, Receptions
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Raymond Sebago Lake Region
Denver, CO
5

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We had our family reunion at Kossow Lodge -- 24 adults and 7 children (ages 6 and under) and the lodge and the Eatons were wonderful. The lodge is ve...
5 of 5
Submitted: July 12, 2007 Stayed: July 2007
We had our family reunion at Kossow Lodge -- 24 adults and 7 children (ages 6 and under) and the lodge and the Eatons were wonderful. The lodge is very roomy and cozy at the same time and there's tons to do at the house. The kids loved the sandbox, basketball hoop, kayaks, sprinkler and the dollhouse in the toy room. The adults loved the huge porch in the back and the water toys. We also liked the firepit for s'mores. There was more than enough room for everyone and it was amazing that we didn't feel crowded with all the people we had! We'd love to go back! It was truly a memorymaking week for us.
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Great Location for Large Family Vacations, Reunions, Weddings, Receptions
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Raymond Sebago Lake Region
Ridgewood, NJ USA
5

Four generation family reunion

5 of 5
Submitted: August 16, 2012 Stayed: August 2011
Kossow Lodge was all we hoped for and more. Beside the beautiful lake setting, the kayaks, sunfish and canoe provided hours of wonderful water time, along with the floating dock for swimming. The owners greeted us upon arrival and walked us through the house, explaining where everything was and how everything worked. Having linens included was a huge plus, since there were 22 of us(ages 3 to 88). Even paper goods were supplied. There is a specially made steamer that was terrific for cooking lobster outside. One night we cooked 50 lobster, plus corn, with room to spare. The kitchen was equipped with everything we could possibly need, and there were multiple places to eat (dining room, porch, outside tables).Our eldest member enjoyed her room on the first floor, with a private bath, since stairs would have been difficult. There were lots of games for every age, the young adults esp enjoyed the pool and ping-pong tables. We made s'mores in the fire pit outside, wood was provided. There were plenty of local attractions (miniature golf, lighthouse, zoo, LLBean), but I esp enjoyed the days when everyone went sight seeing and I could enjoy the peacefulness! Food shopping was convenient, and although different groups ate lunch out, we mostly cooked dinner at the house. To us, it is referred to as "The Dream House" vacation.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
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Great Location for Large Family Vacations, Reunions, Weddings, Receptions
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Raymond Sebago Lake Region
Vienna, ME
5

Kossow Lodge - Absolutely wonderful

5 of 5
Submitted: August 16, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Our family has been getting together for a reunion every other year for about 15 years. We tried several places that were "OK" but not great. Then, 6 years ago, we booked Kossow Lodge. Everybody loves it! We've been back twice more since then. Nancy and Derek have made sure that the Lodge is exactly what THEY would want if they werre renting somewhere. Plenty of supplies, everything works, the place is immaculate and the hosts are just outstanding. We love it. Back soon!
Recommended for:  Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
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Great Location for Large Family Vacations, Reunions, Weddings, Receptions
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+1 781-444-3146
Raymond Sebago Lake Region
Toms River, NJ
5

5 of 5
Submitted: August 13, 2009 Stayed: August 2009
This was our 1st Shyne Family reunion which consisted of 7 siblings, their spouses and children. We LOVED Kossow Lodge. Our mother grew up in Portland ME and we spent many summer vacations in ME including a stay on Sebago Lake. Our week at Kossow Lodge brought back many great memories. The house comfortably fit our family of 22. The house is so well appointed. There is something for everyone. We used the lobster cooker, spent many hours by the outside fireplace, playing badmitton and joying the pristine lake. I recommend Kossow lode without reservation. We all want to return soon.
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