Title: The Modern Maine Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=103225660&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Modern Maine Retreat Vacation home in Oakland with kitchen ## Photo gallery for The Modern Maine Retreat ![Dining - The Modern Maine Retreat (Oakland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103230000/103225700/103225660/a95bdd71_edited_ca27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Modern Maine Retreat (Oakland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103230000/103225700/103225660/af8327ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Modern Maine Retreat (Oakland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103230000/103225700/103225660/a9f0ad56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Modern Maine Retreat (Oakland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103230000/103225700/103225660/07236139.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - The Modern Maine Retreat (Oakland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103230000/103225700/103225660/8f69ed13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Modern Maine Retreat provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 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 - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### 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 - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Pickleball ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58090000/58084300/58084216/9347cef2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Light-Filled Log Home, 4 Wooded Acres, & Lake Access. 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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 - Tree Spirits \- 3 min drive \- 2.6 km - Colby College \- 6 min drive \- 6.5 km - Inland Hospital Diabetes \- 7 min drive \- 6.6 km - Kennebec River \- 9 min drive \- 8.0 km - Waterville Opera House \- 10 min drive \- 9.1 km #### Getting around - Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mirakuya Sushi & Steak House - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Korner Store - ‬10 min walk - ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Modern Maine Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Modern Maine Retreat? ### What time is check-out at The Modern Maine Retreat? ### Where is The Modern Maine Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## 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) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 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 #### Mark P. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Place was very clean, local to everything that we needed. Plenty of room for all 4 of us. I would definitely come back to this house if staying in Oakland again ##### Mark P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tania R. Aug 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Quick trip to drop off daughter for college. Great location. Newly renovated kitchen was wonderful! Great back yard and porch area. Easy check-in and checkout process. ##### Tania R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Shanna P. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is beautiful. The living room furniture could be updated, but the beds slept amazing and the house had big bathrooms. Plenty of parking space as well. The owner was super nice and easy to communicate with. It’s perfect place to stay if you are moving a child into Colby like we did. ##### Shanna P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa D. Aug 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The overall experience was great. Plenty of room for everyone. Host did a great job checking in to make sure everything was going well and if anything was needed. The house was beautiful and a great neighborhood. The best part was it ended up being down the road from my son. I would definitely stay here again in the future. ##### Lisa D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Janet J. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Overall was great for our large family group. Only things we would have liked to see were room darkening shades or curtains for the bedrooms and a better couch. Otherwise we were very pleased with the appliances, wifi, air conditioning, laundry room, nice large living/dining space, the 2 1/2 baths and the office. ##### Janet J. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 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 #### Steven R. Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great spacious property. There was a minor issue and the owner took care of it immediately. Communication was very fast. Perfect place to stay. Highly recommended! ##### Steven R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Carrie C. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Carrie C. 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