Illustration of Blue Birch Cottage at 40 Highpoint Drive, Frye Island, Maine

Frye Island · Sebago Lake, Maine

Blue Birch Cottage

A four-bedroom cottage on a magical Maine island — steps from the Community Center, minutes from the beach.

Sleeps up to 12 4 bedrooms + loft 9 beds · 1 bath Covered porch & deck Dog friendly

The Cottage

An island summer, the way it used to be

Frye Island isn't a resort — it's a whole town on an island in the middle of Sebago Lake, reachable only by a seven-minute car ferry from Raymond.

Our cottage sits directly across from the Community Center, which puts the pool, tennis and pickleball courts, playground, and ball fields within an easy walk. Four bedrooms and a loft sleep up to twelve, so it works just as well for two families sharing a week as it does for a big reunion.

Inside, it's a proper lake house: pine-beamed cathedral ceilings, wide plank floors, a wall of windows in the living room, and a long harvest table in the kitchen that seats everybody at once. The covered porch runs the width of the front, and the back deck has a grill, a dining table, and an umbrella for the hot part of the afternoon.

Bed linens, bath and beach towels, kitchen basics, beach chairs, tubes, and games are all here. Bring groceries and a swimsuit.

Living room with cathedral pine ceiling, white sofas, and a wall of windows
12

Guests

Four bedrooms plus a loft, nine beds in total.

7

Minute ferry

Drive your own car aboard at Raymond. Ferry fares are paid at the landing.

16

Public beaches

Sandy, shallow, and free to every renter on the island.

9

Holes of golf

A public course with a driving range, clubhouse, and lounge.

Sleeping Arrangements

Room for everyone

Nine beds across four bedrooms and a loft. Two bedrooms are on the first floor, two upstairs, and the loft opens onto the upstairs game area.

RoomFloorBeds
Sage RoomFirst1 full bed
Gray RoomFirstBunk with 1 full & 1 twin
Sky RoomSecond1 queen, plus a twin-over-twin bunk
Navy RoomSecond1 queen bed
LoftSecond2 twin beds

One full bathroom with a tub/shower, plus a laundry room with a washer and dryer. Bed linens and bath towels are provided.

Upstairs bedroom with a queen bed under a beamed cathedral ceiling

In the Cottage

What's here when you arrive

Kitchen & Dining

  • Full-size refrigerator & freezer
  • Stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher
  • Coffee maker & toaster
  • Lobster pot, pots, pans, dishes, utensils
  • Harvest dining table comfortably seats 6+
  • Propane grill on the deck

Comfort

  • Window air conditioning units
  • Bed linens provided
  • Bath & beach towels provided
  • Shampoo, conditioner, soap, paper goods
  • Hair dryer & iron

Living & Play

  • Covered front porch with sectional seating
  • Upstairs game loft with bean bags
  • Three televisions, two smart TVs
  • Wii & DVD player
  • Board games, puzzles, and books
  • Wireless internet throughout

Outdoors

  • Back deck with dining table & umbrella
  • Fire pit
  • Beach chairs & lake tubes in the shed
  • Games for outdoor fun with the family
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Off-street parking for four vehicles
  • Exterior lighting

Practical

  • Washer & dryer
  • Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors
  • Fire extinguisher next to the kitchen
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

House Rules

  • Check-in 2:00 pm · Check-out 10:00 am
  • Maximum 12 guests
  • One dog welcome — please clean up
  • No smoking anywhere on the property
  • No parties, events, or fireworks
  • Renter must be 25 or older

Frye Island

The whole island comes with the house

Renting here gives you access to everything the town runs — the beaches, the pool, the courts, the trails, the golf course. There are no gates and no day passes.

Getting there

A seasonal municipal car ferry runs from 7 Ferry Landing Road in Raymond, roughly every half hour from 7:00 am until as late as midnight. Two boats run daily in July and August. You drive your own car aboard; the crossing takes about seven minutes. Ferry fares are paid at the landing and are not included in the rental.

Getting around

The island is small and the speed limit is 20 mph, so most people get around by golf cart, bike, or on foot. A golf cart is not included with this rental but can be rented on the island.

Water

  • 16 public beaches around the island
  • Clear, shallow, sandy swimming
  • Two marinas with boat launches
  • Town mooring field
  • Kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing
  • Follow the sun from sunrise to sunset

Community Center

  • Directly across the street from the cottage
  • Tennis & pickleball courts
  • Basketball court & athletic fields
  • Playground
  • Fitness room & equipment
  • Kids' recreation program

Golf & Dining

  • Frye Island Golf Club — public 9 holes
  • Driving range & clubhouse
  • Leisure Lounge
  • Frye's Leap Cafe & Restaurant
  • General store on the island
  • Live music through the summer

On Land

  • Community swimming pool on Lancaster Loop, with pickleball courts alongside
  • Miles of hiking & walking trails
  • Conservation land
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Town events all summer long
  • Quiet roads for biking

Ferry schedules, fares, and island rules are set by the Town of Frye Island and change seasonally — please confirm current details at fryeislandtown.org/ferry.

Rates & Booking

Simple, direct booking

This is a direct rental — not listed through Airbnb or Vrbo — so there are no platform service fees.

Weekly
$2,450
Saturday to Saturday in peak season
Nightly
$350
Shoulder season, minimum stay applies
Cleaning
$300
One-time, per stay
Deposit
Refundable
Returned within 10 days of departure

Payment

  • 50% due at the time of reservation
  • Balance due 30 days before arrival
  • A signed rental agreement is required
  • Entry instructions sent on final payment

Taxes

  • Maine charges a 9% lodging tax on stays under 28 nights
  • Collected and remitted by the owners
  • Quoted separately from the rental fee

Cancellation

  • Full refund of prepayments if cancelled 30+ days before arrival
  • No refund after that point
  • $75 fee to change confirmed dates
  • Travel insurance is recommended

Rates shown are a guide for the 2026 season and may vary by week and length of stay. Get in touch for an exact quote and current availability.

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40 Highpoint Dr., Frye Island, ME 04071 · Owners Adam & Katie Tebbe