Title: The Maine Experience: Where expansive nature meets modern comfort... - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Maine Experience: Where expansive nature meets modern comfort... ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118940000/118939100/118939094/58ab669e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118940000/118939100/118939094/9157f9c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118940000/118939100/118939094/ea1002ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118940000/118939100/118939094/9fa6bc28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118940000/118939100/118939094/64d8bcf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Maine Experience: Where expansive nature meets modern comfort... provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms3100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Maine Experience: Where expansive nature meets modern comfort... The Maine Experience is a premier family-friendly short-term rental property located in Sidney, Maine. Set on expansive acreage surrounded by pristine lakes, forests, and open skies, the property offers spacious, upscale accommodations designed to blend modern luxury with the natural beauty of Maine. Featuring premium amenities such as a sparkling pool and expansive outdoor spaces, The Maine Experience caters to families visiting nearby colleges—including Colby College, Thomas College, and others—as well as travelers seeking a refined outdoor retreat. Our mission is to provide an authentic Maine experience that rejuvenates the spirit through a harmonious balance of outdoor adventure, relaxation, and modern comfort. Utilizing a flexible, multi-platform rental strategy, The Maine Experience aims to become the region’s preferred lodging choice, fostering lasting guest relationships and steady occupancy throughout the year. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,100 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Turn off the lights and lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 3 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ## About the area Augusta is home to this vacation home. Fort Halifax and Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include First Congregational Church and Samantha Smith. Maine State Museum and Viles Arboretum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Augusta travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Augusta.dx452) [View more Vacation homes in Augusta](https://www.expedia.ca/Augusta-Private-Vacation-Homes.d452-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.471584,-69.73419&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ovmnGt%7DrhL%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40S%3FW%40UBS%40U%40UBUBUBSBU%40UDSBSDUBSDUDSDSDSDSFSDSFSDQFSFQHSFQFQFQHQHQFOHSHOHOHQJMHQJMHOJOJMJMJOJMJMJKJMLKJKLKLKJKLILKLILIJINILGLILGNGLGLGNELGNELENCNELCNELANCNCNANALCNAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NBNBLBNBNDLBNBNDLDLFNDLFNFLFLFLHNFLHLHLHJHLJLHLJLJJJJJLJJLLJJLHNJLLLHLJNHNJLHPJNHNHNHNHRHNFPHPFPHPFPFRFPFRDPFRFRDRDRFRDRBRDTDRBTDRBRBTBTBR%40TBT%40TBT%40R%40T%40V%3FR%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATAT%3FTATATATCRAVCRATCTCRCTCRETCRERETCRETGPERERGRGREPGRGPGRGPIRGPINGPIPIPINIPILKPINKNILKNINMJKLINKLMJKLMJKJKJMJMJMJMHKHMJMFMHOFMHMHMDOFMFODMFMDODOBMDODO%40MBOBOBMBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAOEMAOCMEOEOCMEOEMGOEMGMGOEMIMIMGOIKGMKMIMIMKKKMKMIKMMKKMKKKMKMKOKKKOKOIMKOIOKOIOIQIOIQGQIQIOGQGSGQISGQGSEQGSESGSESEQEUESEUCSESCUESAUCSCUCUCSAWASCUAU%3FUAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kUA_kSS1zA-sMG898U3MUrNtEWc=) Sidney, ME ### What's nearby - Belgrade Lakes Chain - 10 min drive - 6.2 km - Thomas College - 13 min drive - 11.9 km - Colby College - 14 min drive - 16.2 km - Augusta Civic Center - 16 min drive - 20.8 km - Waterville Opera House - 18 min drive - 18.4 km ### Getting around - Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 16 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive - The Korner Store - ‪The Thirsty Mule - ‬12 min drive - ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Maine Experience: Where expansive nature meets modern comfort... have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Maine Experience: Where expansive nature meets modern comfort...? > As of Sept 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Maine Experience: Where expansive nature meets modern comfort... on Sept 29, 2025 start from CA $371.76, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Augusta-Hotels-The-Maine-Experience-Where-Expansive-Nature-Meets-Modern-Comfort.h118939094.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is The Maine Experience: Where expansive nature meets modern comfort... pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). ### What time is check-in at The Maine Experience: Where expansive nature meets modern comfort...? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Maine Experience: Where expansive nature meets modern comfort...? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Maine Experience: Where expansive nature meets modern comfort... located? > Situated in Augusta, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Belgrade Lakes Chain, Thomas College, and Tree Spirits. Waterville Dog Park and Fort Halifax are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Maine Experience: Where expansive nature meets modern comfort... Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat D. Sep 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy A great spot for all 7 of us. Nice house with zones for everyone. Lovely backyard. Big kitchen and dining table ##### Pat D. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025