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This place is superb in so many ways! Our family has rented several cottages on lakes in Maine or NH over the years and Middle Island is by far the b...
This place is superb in so many ways! Our family has rented several cottages on lakes in Maine or NH over the years and Middle Island is by far the best. You get sunrises and sunsets and, of course, plenty of sun in between - sun is important when you have such a beautiful lake to jump into all day long - there are even docks on both sides of the island from which to dive or cannonball. The water is very clean and my wife and kids especially appreciated the sandy bottom; it's a small lake (perhaps 2 miles by 1 mile), which means the water is warmer than larger lakes. Having the boat was a big 'plus'; we tubed daily and I appreciated that there is less traffic on this lake than on most others in the area. While I spent most of my time outdoors, including reading on the hammock or grilling supper or playing with the dog, the inside was prettier, more spacious and well designed than expected and a joyous place to hang out. We were told to expect rustic; sorry, but this cottage was several notches above that! The people were great to deal with, and the caretaker was always smiling and willing to help out; she even called a couple of times to check on us. While Middle Island is a bit pricier than other places, it is well worth it. When you consider the additional cost of renting a boat, higher prices for sunnier sides of lakes, the setting and views, and the privacy, Middle Island is hard to beat. My only hesitation in recommending it, is that I don't want it to be booked solid when we call to rent it again next year! Enjoy!!!!
Owner's Response: Thanks so much for your comment - don't worry, past guests get first dibs for the next season! We're glad you had such a wonderful time.
Helpful votes: 3/3
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