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Short Gap - Beautiful home on the western shore of Rangeley Lake

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A wooden dock leading to a house with a green roof, surrounded by a pond and greenery.
A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, dresser, and rocking chair.
A stone staircase leading to a deck overlooking a lake with kayaks and a signboard.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a lake, furnished with a sofa, a bench, and a table.
A wooden cabin with a porch and steps leading up to it, surrounded by large rocks and greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rangeley, ME
  • Place, Rangeley Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mooselookmeguntic Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Rangeley Lake State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oquossoc

Located in Oquossoc, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Rangeley Lake and Rangeley Lake State Park. .This vacation home is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Wilhelm Reich Museum and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Height of Land.

What's nearby

  • Rangeley Lake - 3 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Mooselookmeguntic Lake - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Rangeley Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Height of Land - 8 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Wilhelm Reich Museum - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sarge's Pub & Grub - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Looney Bin - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Portage Tap House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Parkside & Main - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bald Mountain Camps - ‬13 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Short Gap - Beautiful home on the western shore of Rangeley Lake

Perched on the western shore of beautiful Rangeley Lake, Short Gap is a stunning year-round retreat named after the small town of Short Gap, West Virginia. Located just steps from the water's edge, this inviting home offers breathtaking lake views that can be enjoyed from both inside and out. The spacious living room features a large wraparound couch, making it the perfect gathering place to relax after a day on the water or exploring the Rangeley region.

The home is thoughtfully equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay, including a fully equipped kitchen, WiFi, and a convenient washer/dryer combo. Step outside to the covered deck and take in the spectacular scenery while enjoying your morning coffee or an evening meal fresh off the gas grill. Comfortable outdoor furniture and a lakeside fire pit create the ideal setting for making memories with family and friends.

Water enthusiasts will love the property's direct lake access, complete with a permanent dock, mooring, a small rocky walk-in beach area, and a convenient launch spot for canoes and kayaks. Four kayaks are available for guest use, making it easy to explore the pristine waters of Rangeley Lake. Designed to comfortably accommodate up to six adults, Short Gap can also welcome up to eight guests when small children are included, making it an excellent choice for family vacations and unforgettable lakefront getaways.

Sleeping Arrangements: First Bedroom Main Floor Queen, Second Bedroom Main Floor with Two Doubles.

Additional Sleeping Arrangements: Queen bed in the finished basement area.

Location: On the western shore of Rangeley Lake. 1 mile to downtown Oquossoc, 8 miles to downtown Rangeley, 16 miles to Saddleback Mountain.

FAQs: Smart TV- use your own login info for streaming services. No network channels available! Window fans located in the closets. Gas grill available mid-May through mid-October. Permanent dock for sitting only! Please use mooring if you are bringing a boat. The water at the end of the dock is shallow - no diving. There is a small launch for canoes/kayaks only. There are 4 kayaks available for guest use. Occupancy of 6 adults, but will allow 8 if they are small children!

NO SHOOTING/NO PLINKING
NO PETS
NO SMOKING

Discounted Saddleback Lift Tickets: Proud to offer discounted lift tickets. After booking, you will receive more information.

Morton & Furbish Vacation Rental Promise: We've been providing quality, clean vacation rentals for 25+ years in Rangeley, Maine. We're local and we are here for you! Book with confidence knowing that the rates, images, and details published on this property are up to date and accurate. We are located on Main Street in Rangeley, Maine, and are set up to offer services and answer questions at any time during your stay. Our guests can contact us anytime 24/7.

What's Included: Every home is stocked with all your household essentials, high-quality sheets and towels, and a starter kit of paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher tabs, trash bags, dish soap, and hand soap. Guests are asked to bring their own toiletries for their stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features snowboarding nearby, sledding nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

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Short Gap - Beautiful home on the western shore of Rangeley Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love the lake life

My family and I spent 2 weeks at short gap cabin. It is a lovely cabin which is beautifully decorated and furnished. The covered porch was great for sitting and for eating our meals while enjoying the view and sounds of the lake. The dock was also a great place to sit and enjoy looking at the lake and have your morning coffee. The cabin's location on the lake is great with a view of the open lake and the mountains. We definitely plan on coming back again. Morton & Furbish customer service was excellent.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake vacation

Lake side cabin with kayaks was a fun August getaway. The property inside & out was beautiful! We got to see the milkyway three nights of our stay and watch Saddleback Mountain turn deep purple every evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

August 2020

Great weather and location. Kitchen was missing a couple things that would be helpful. Broken Toaster, no measuring cups, no measuring spoons. Lucky for me I premix my pancake ingredients for an easy homemade breakfast. No real problems. Good space. Good times.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Recuperating in Rangeley

All good at this relaxing house. Perfect for leaving cares behind and enjoying beautiful sights and sounds of Maine mountains.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Short Gap Stay

Our 2 week stay at Short Gap was excellent. The position of this lovely cabin on Rangeley is perfectly situated in the quiet West end of Rangeley Lake, but with the view of the mountains behind Rangeley. The sunrises were spectacular and the water quality is superb. The cabin has everything we needed, and provided for comfort during our stay. We would have rated the cabin 5 stars had it had more of a chef's kitchen in terms of tools (cookware and utensils). Great stay and great neighbors in the area. Will stay again!