[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Modern Maine Retreat Vacation home in Oakland with kitchen ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103230000/103225700/103225660/a95bdd71_edited_ca27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103230000/103225700/103225660/97d1d608.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103230000/103225700/103225660/5e428a57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103230000/103225700/103225660/af8327ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103230000/103225700/103225660/a9f0ad56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Modern Maine Retreat provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Free WiFi ## 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 Modern Maine Retreat Welcome to our charming Vrbo home, a classic 1940s New Englander nestled in the heart of Central Maine; a stone throw from Colby College. This cozy retreat offers a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern comfort, providing an authentic experience for your stay. Step inside to discover a warm and inviting interior adorned with quaint touches and thoughtful decor. Our spacious living area invites you to unwind in the living room after a day of exploration, while the fully equipped kitchen boasts all the amenities needed to whip up delicious meals with ease. Upstairs, comfortable bedrooms promise a restful night's sleep, ensuring you wake up refreshed and ready to embrace another day of adventure. With high-speed internet access and plenty of electrical outlets, you'll have everything you need to stay connected and productive during your stay. Step inside our French Door home office and catch up on emails, attend virtual meetings, or dive into creative projects, our office provides the perfect environment to get work done efficiently. No need to blur your background! Outside, you'll find a serene backyard where you can enjoy al fresco dining, relax with a book, or simply soak in the tranquility of the surrounding landscape. Conveniently in Central Maine, our Vrbo home serves as the perfect base for exploring the region's natural beauty, state and national parks, charming towns, and outdoor activities. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or a home base for your Maine adventures, bringing your Colby Student to dinner or watching their game, our 1940s New Englander offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and nostalgia for an unforgettable getaway. Book your stay with us today and experience the magic of Central Maine firsthand! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Deck/patio - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Pickleball ### Safety features - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.5602,-69.72152&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:i%60_oGnnphL%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40U%40SBUBUBSBUBUBSDSDUBSDUDSDQFSDUFQDSFSFQFSFQFQFSHQHQFQHOHQHQHOHOHOJOHOJOHOJMJMJMJOLMJKJMJKLKJMLILKJILKLILILILILGNILGLGLGNGLENGLENELCNENCLENANCNCLANANCNAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40NBN%40N%40LBNBN%40NDLBNDLBNDNDLFNDLFLFLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLHLJLHJJLJJJLJJJLLJJJLJNJLJLJLHNJNJNHNHNHNJNHPFPHNHPFPHPFRFPFPHRDPFRFRDRDRFRDPDRDTBRDTDRBRBTBTBRBTBT%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATATATATARAVCRATCTCRCTCTCTCRERETCRERERERGRERERGRGREPIRGPGPGPIRGPIPINGPIPKLIPININKNKNILKLKNKLKLKLKJMLKJMLKJMJKJMHMJMHMHMHMFMHMFOHMFMFMFODMDODODMDODMBOBOBOBMBO%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMEOGMGMGMIOGMIMGMIMIMIMKKIMKMKKKMMKKKMKKMMKMKMKMKOIMKOIOKOIOIOIOIQIQIOGQIQISGQGQGQGSGQGSESGQEUGSESESESCSEUESCSCUCUCUCSCUAUASCWASAUAUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pKroiKG92-L0qLb_M7kFycfI_iw=) Oakland, ME #### What's nearby - Belgrade Lakes Chain - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Colby College - 7 min drive - 6.9 km - Thomas College - 11 min drive - 9.8 km - Waterville Opera House - 12 min drive - 8.8 km - Augusta Civic Center - 24 min drive - 33.4 km #### Getting around - Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Korner Store - ‬10 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Thirsty Mule - ‬4 min drive - ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Modern Maine Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Modern Maine Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Modern Maine Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Modern Maine Retreat located? > Situated in Oakland, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Belgrade Lakes Chain and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Tree Spirits. Inland Hospital Diabetes and Colby College are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Modern Maine Retreat Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah D. Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great space! Large house great for families. Plenty of parking space. Large bathrooms. Living room furniture is a little funky.One bedroom has to be walked through to get to master suite. Overall very pleasant stay. ##### Sarah D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen T. Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family visit Multi generation family in town to visit other family. Kitchen adequate for meal prep, ##### Helen T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bobbie-Jo J. Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great rental Worked out perfectly for our needs. Owner responded immediately to assist us with minor issue. We would, and most likely will, rent this home again. Location was great for our purpose. Plenty of room. ##### Bobbie-Jo J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jennifer F. Apr 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Has potential, but just ok Starting with the positives, plenty of toiletries, tp, paper towels. Decently equipped kitchen. Nice size house and updated bathrooms. Plenty of closet space for longer stay. Misses: bathroom towel rack falling out of wall; missing curtains on window because curtain rod was missing; living room furniture was atrocious, lumpy couch with throw cover - seems like it came from goodwill; dining room table and several chairs rickety; only 2 forks in kitchen; ice and water not working on fridge - took 10 days and multiple requests to fix; cabinet doors falling off hinges; no propane with gas grill - had to go purchase ourselves. The house has alot potential, they just need to put about 2k in to get decent dining and living room furniture and fix all of the things falling apart. ##### Jennifer F. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridgette Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Bridgette Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Quality Inn Bangor Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Bangor-Suites.h10687.Hotel-Information) > > [Juniper Hill Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Ogunquit-Hotels-Juniper-Hill-Inn.h1064465.Hotel-Information) > > [Bangor Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Bangor-Inn-Suites.h7834282.Hotel-Information) > > [Terrace by the Sea](https://www.expedia.ca/Ogunquit-Hotels-Terrace-By-The-Sea.h12354872.Hotel-Information) > > [Waves Oceanfront Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-Waves-Oceanfront-Resort.h15041235.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn by Marriott Bangor](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Bangor.h11451255.Hotel-Information) > > [The Edgewater](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-The-Edgewater.h2041428.Hotel-Information) > > [Anchorage by the Sea](https://www.expedia.ca/Ogunquit-Hotels-Anchorage-By-The-Sea.h12988895.Hotel-Information) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Bangor](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Bangor.h1321980.Hotel-Information) > > [The Colony Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-The-Colony-Hotel.h26416.Hotel-Information) > > [Quality Inn at Bangor Mall](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Quality-Inn-At-Bangor-Mall.h27065.Hotel-Information) > > [Vacationland Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Maine-Coast-Inn-At-Vacationland-Inns.h27000971.Hotel-Information) > > [Cliff House Maine](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Neddick-Hotels-Cliff-House-Maine.h3981160.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Beach Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-Grand-Beach-Inn.h10615598.Hotel-Information) > > [Bangor Grande](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Bangor-Grande.h17476.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairfield Inn By Marriott Bangor](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-By-Marriott-Bangor.h18131.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Bangor](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Bangor.h5171785.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Bar-Harbor-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Resort-Bar-Harbor-Acadia-Natl-Park.h26045.Hotel-Information) > > [White Barn Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-White-Barn-Inn-Spa.h528547.Hotel-Information) > > [Country Inn at The Mall](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Country-Inn-At-The-Mall.h2206257.Hotel-Information) > > [Tru by Hilton Portland Airport Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-Tru-By-Hilton-Portland-Airport-Area.h18952854.Hotel-Information) > > [Bangor Aviator Hotel, BW Premier Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Bangor-Aviator-Hotel.h25550.Hotel-Information) > > [Ocean House Hotel & Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-Ocean-House-Hotel-Motel.h59944363.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollywood Casino Bangor](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Hollywood-Casino-Bangor.h18053.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western White House Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Best-Western-White-House-Inn.h9817.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Merry Manor Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-Best-Western-Merry-Manor-Inn.h15845.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Bangor by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Bangor.h9443.Hotel-Information) > > [Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Black-Bear-Inn-And-Conference-Center.h15765.Hotel-Information) > > [Alouette Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-Alouette-Beach-Resort.h1973032.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Bangor](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Bangor.h2190272.Hotel-Information)