Nature lovers Paradise your own island

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

West Gardiner, ME

Wiscasset, ME (ISS)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Dining Area

About this property

Your own island! Who has not dreamed of having one? This little gem of an island can be yours for a week. Little Diamond Island is a 1/4 acre island located in Lake Cobbossee in West Gardiner Maine. Just 20 minutes from the capital city of Augusta you are close to restaurants and shopping but in a setting that is private and close to nature.

Little Diamond Island in Lake Cobbossee is a unique lake front vacation rental. Rustic 3 room cabin with lake views from every window. The lake is just steps away in any direction. Sandy bottom swimming areas and the lake is great for boating, canoeing, kayaking or jet skiing.

Island vacationing is not for everyone. If you love camping (not the same as RV'ing) you will love this. It is a lot like camping except you have a real bed to sleep in. Rustic in nature there is no electricity or running water. We do provide a composting toilet, propane stove, refrigerator and solar campers shower. Many refer to it as "glamping", glamorous camping. We provide a canoe, life vests and paddles. Its a short 5 minute paddle from the shore where you park your car. Please note we do not have a cleaning service and everyone is expected to clean before departure.
This is a peaceful spot for anyone who loves nature. Except for the occasional boat the only sounds you hear are the young osprey begging for food in the nest above the cottage and the mournful cry of the loons as they float past the island. You can see nesting osprey, pileated woodpecker and more.

Property manager

Deborah Dolan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this cabin is on the waterfront. Governor Hill Mansion and Old Federal Building are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peacock Beach State Park and Cobbosseecontee Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Kennebec Ice Arena and Maine State Museum. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.

West Gardiner, ME

Getting around

Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Grateful Grain Brewing Company - 24 min drive
Phil's Super Variety & Grill - 32 min drive
Fielder's Choice Ice Cream - 19 min drive
White Duck Brew Pub - 19 min drive
Dunkin' - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature lovers Paradise your own island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nature lovers Paradise your own island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature lovers Paradise your own island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature lovers Paradise your own island located?

This family-friendly Gardiner cabin is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cobbosseecontee Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Maple Ridge Island and Cobbossee Colony Golf Course. Augusta Country Club and Harlow Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chapin L.

21 Sept 2023

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

Perfect!

This is our third summer staying here for a week and it was perfect as usual! Thanks Deb!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regan S.

2 Aug 2023

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

Unique and Wonderful Experience

It's not often that you get to paddle out to a little cottage on its own small island to stay for a couple days. This place was perfect for us to disconnect and relax. It was so very peaceful. We'll definitely be looking to come back here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

13 Jul 2023

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

Perfect respite

The cabin is perfectly located, just a short canoe ride to total privacy. We especially enjoyed watching the 2 baby ospees with their mamma. We enjoyed the swimming off the deck and fishing from both the dock and canoe. Everything you could possibly want was provided. Looking forward to a return trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

18 Aug 2022

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

As advertised, your own island with great views and privacy

This is a total gem of a place. The island is so cool and quaint--it's a 2 minute canoe ride from the shore but once you're on the little island, you're definitely alone, except for the ospreys, humming birds, and all kinds of other flora and fauna! We took the canoe out a lot to watch the birds,and look at the other islands. We'd also run into town during the day to pick up fresh fish and veggies to cook at the house at night, plus all the fresh blueberries that grow on the island! Just a really special stay and a really special place. Also Deb, the host, was super communicative and very helpful. 10/10 recommendation. One note--I gave it a 4/5 on cleanliness simply because this IS camping to a large extent (nicer than true camping but short of "glamping"). The house is perfectly well-suited and keeps out the elements, but just understand that you're going into nature with no electricity or running water, so expect bugs and critters and the like. If that doesnt bother you, this is your place.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katharina L.

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing island cabin

As the tenants are responsble for cleaning you shouldn't expect this cabin to be as clean as your usual vacation home. Apart from this, the cabin and especially the location are picture perfect: it's cozy, private, quiet and the views are amazing. We enjoyed in particular swimming every day in the lake and also paddling with the canoe was great fun. We loved the ospreys nesting on the island and the blueberries.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022