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Shimmering Cove Retreat provides a hot tub and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Lake view

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About this property

Shimmering Cove Retreat

  • Discover Shimmering Cove, a year-round waterfront lake home on Sebago Lake in Naples, Maine. This updated property offers 130 ft of lake frontage in a sheltered cove with floating dock, kayaks, canoe, and boat mooring. The spacious house features 5 bedrooms,covered deck, screened gazebo, hot tub, and detached game room. Sleeps 2–3 families (3 queens + 6 twins). Perfect for summer swimming, fall foliage, or winter snow and ice adventures. Minutes from Naples Causeway and Sebago State Park..

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Located in Naples, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sebago Lake and Saco River. Steamboat Landing Mini Golf and Blacksmiths are also worth visiting. Visit our Naples travel guide
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Naples, Maine

What's nearby

  • Sebago Lake
    Sebago Lake
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Old Orchard Beach pier with rays through the pilings at low tide
    Old Orchard Beach Pier
    64 min drive - 78.5 km
  • Sebago Cove
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Trickey Pond
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Thompson's Point
    52 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kindred Farms Market & Bakery
    15 min drive
  • Annette's Country Skillet Dinner
    8 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    8 min drive
  • Top Of The Hill Grille
    12 min drive
  • american legion
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shimmering Cove Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shimmering Cove Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shimmering Cove Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shimmering Cove Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sebago Cove and Sebago Lake. Trickey Pond and Brandy Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Shimmering Cove Retreat Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maura O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The house was perfect for a large family. Loved the outdoor space. Great house for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very spacious and cozy. From the hot tub, kayak, boardgames, and game room there was plenty of activities to keep friends and family busy. The check in and check out instructions were easy to follow. I would definitely consider booking this house for anyone who wants a pleasant stay in the Naples area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

Shimmering Cove was the perfect location for me and my friends to stay at for the weekend. There was plenty of space, activities, and supplies available. The hot tub was amazing and the views were wonderful. We made use of the kayaks, and there was also plenty to do when the weather was rainy. Check in and check out process was seamless. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aislinn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home on Sebago Lake

This is a well-stocked, well-located, lovely home on Sebago Lake. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owners clearly take pride in their home - the kitchen has everything you could want, the beds are comfortable, and the layout makes communal living easy. We kayaked, spent time on the dock, enjoyed the hot tub and played ping pong. The one thing I would note, which I don't recall from the description, is that there are over 100 stairs down to the dock; it was totally fine for most of us, but not for my 86 year old father.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location on Sebago Basin

We are former Mainers who have been renting for the past 10 years since selling the family camp. The water was beautiful. The stairs appear intimidating at first, but you get used to it. The camp was spacious with big outdoor dining area. Anytime you get to spend time in Maine on the lake with family is quality time. Thank you Jessica for sharing your house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shimmering Cove Stay

This house was perfect for our 10 person family reunion. The location was perfect on the quiet cove right off Lake Sebago. There was an abundance of watercraft and we were actually all able to go out together (brought 1 kayak of our own). The game room was a terrific addition for rainy days and the outdoor eating area with the large table easily accommodated us all. Lovely hot tub with beautiful views of the surrounding woods. Plenty of seating in the living room and a large, well supplied kitchen. Such a great week in Maine!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

We went up for a Bachelor Party there were 12 guys and everyone had an absolute blast. There was plenty of room for all of use to do our own thing or for all of use to hang out. It was an added bonus to have the covered porch on the rainy/cold days, and the screened in gazebo was a saving grace at night when it got buggy! We never had an issue with anything and the kitchen was fully stocked one of the best VRBO kitchens I have ever been in. Jessica was an amazing host very responsive and very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house in fantastic location

We really loved our stay at Shimmering Cove. The house was plenty big for two families and the bonus game room provided an additional indoor space that helped spread things out. There are indeed many (100+) stairs down to the water, but we all just treated it as our exercise for the week. The cove is perfect for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing etc. The private dock at the house is large enough for many people to hang out on. Everything in the house worked perfectly. We were a little concerned about the lack of a/c but we had a cooler week in August and it was fine. The hot tub got a lot of use too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Week at Shimmering Cove

Shimmering Cove was a beautiful setting for our family vacation! The house was spotless and the kitchen fully equipped, and we really appreciated the fans in every room. The kids (both young and old) spent most of their time on the kayaks, canoe, and paddle boards, swimming, and fishing. We especially enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings. The game room was fantastic and we ate most of our meals on the porch. Another bonus was the proximity of the house to Naples (3 miles) for restaurants and the marina and Bridgton ( 9 miles) for groceries and restaurants. The week was so relaxing and worry free- thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

This house met all of our needs on our getaway! We truly enjoyed all the gathering spaces it offered. The teens loved the game room esp the ping pong table. There was such a great variety of water toys. We enjoyed several moonlit canoe rides. We had a lobster feast and everything we could possibly need was provided. As far as the stairs went, we simply embraced that as our workout. Everything we needed was at this house. We even lost power the first night d t a storm and contacted the host…. She got back to me instantly and told us where lanterns were located. She gave us regular updates to the power situation. We conveniently found cards she had in a drawer and enjoyed playing by lantern. I would highly recommend staying here! We created some wonderful memories at Shimmering Cove!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay with multiple families

We stayed with 3 families (6 adults and 6 kids ages 12-15). The house was secluded and private, which was very nice. The layout of the house worked well for our group. The game room area was a hit with the kids. The steps are no joke, but we got used to them and treated it as our workout. The dock worked well for our 17’ fishing boat, and we were also able to dock a 24’ boat we rented for a few days. There is a boat channel directly in front of the dock about 20’ and a no wake zone. It gave the kids plenty of place to swim without fear of a boat coming too close. Their favorite part was swimming/paddle boarding over to a rock to jump off of. That kept them busy for hours. This area of the lake (known by the locals as Muddy River) does have a lot of milfoil in the lake. Directly by the house it is fine, however it’s not as clear as Sebago. It’s perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding but my daughter, who likes open water swims wasn’t really into swimming in the large amount of milfoil (like a weed) further away from the house and up the cove. One negative was that while we had great weather, it was in the 80s a few days. The house does not have air conditioning and made it very warm and stuffy throughout the house, despite having lots of fans in almost every room. It got quite warm to sleep. The downstairs, which is where 3 bedrooms are located, does have a major humidity issue that I believe should be addressed to avoid bigger issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and beautiful home. Simple communication and would recommend for any time of year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Freya Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful and very special property. The accomodations were perfect for our family reunion. We especially appreciated cooking together in the thoughtfully designed and well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sabego cove retreat

Place was amazing and absolutely beautiful. It was in a great location. It had everything that you possibly needed. Definitely could have stayed here a lot longer than we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing. Perfect amount of things to do and places to just relax. Sebago is a beautiful lake for swimming, boating, or just relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation spot!

Absolutely beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and in a great location. The kitchen was well appointed and everything was labeled makingnit easy to find and put away. The beds were comfortable. There wa plenty of seating for meals. The stairs to the lake are well-maintained an has benches at every landing should you need to rest. The boats, paddles, and PFDs were in good condition. Overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adnan K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall property was ok, no AC and air were very muggy, even opening windows did not help. You need to install AC for comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cabin

What an amazing experience, house was great! Location was great! Will definitely be booking here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shimmering cove

A lovely home for a family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous and secluded location

This place was exactly as advertised and the perfect place to hold my 40th birthday party.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and location

This was a great home on a beautiful lake. The home had a great layout and the dock and all the boats are great bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

A great place to enjoy a weekend away

We had a really great time at Shimmering Cove. Its a nice home with a great kitchen and amenities. We loved using the kayaks and the hot-tubs. Its close to some good hikes too. A perfect weekend getaway, even in April, when spring is still arriving.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends

Very nice property would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maine retreat!

Lots of room for the whole family (12). We had a great time and property owners were super responsive to anything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021