5 Lakefront and Mountain Retreats Across New England

Set on over two private acres in Gorham, this beautifully maintained 2018 ranch-style home pairs modern comfort with the everyday ease of single-level living. Inside, an open, light-filled layout is finished with high-quality details throughout, while efficient radiant floor heating across the entire main level keeps the house warm and comfortable year-round.

Just a short distance to Lake Wononscopomuc and downtown Lakeville, this beautifully maintained four-bedroom, two-bath home sits on the corner of Perry Street and Farnum Road. The first floor balances everyday ease with inviting scale, featuring a spacious country kitchen with generous counter and cabinet space plus laundry, a large dining area, and bright living space warmed by a woodstove. An additional living room, two large bedrooms with double closets, an office, and a full bath complete the level. Upstairs, two more bedrooms are joined by a full bath featuring a classic claw foot tub. Hardwood floors run throughout, adding continuity and warmth. A walkout basement offers practical storage alongside a one-car garage, while private parking on both streets adds convenience. Outside, a slate patio sets the scene for unhurried afternoons.

Along the water’s edge on Dyer Long Pond, this charming year-round waterfront camp offers a simple, grounded way to live close to the lake in Jefferson. The setting is the story here: days shaped by the pond, with the ease of a camp that’s intended for every season rather than just summer weekends. Whether you’re stepping outside with morning coffee or settling in after a day on the water, the experience centers on the calm rhythm of the shoreline and the quiet appeal of Maine’s inland landscape. Set at 320 Hinks Rd, it’s a place designed for unhurried routines and time spent outdoors, where the waterfront isn’t a backdrop so much as a daily companion. Life here naturally follows the light, the weather, and the water.

Along the water’s edge on Worthley Pond, this year-round cottage captures the ease of classic Maine lakeside living. With 60 feet of owned waterfront and a private dock, daily life naturally shifts outdoors—morning coffee beside the shore, afternoons on the pond, and quiet evenings with the water close at hand. Inside, the layout is thoughtfully scaled for comfort in every season, offering 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. A finished walkout basement adds welcome flexibility, easily adapting as a family room, recreation area, or additional sleeping quarters as needs evolve. Set in Peru, Maine, the setting invites an unhurried rhythm where recreation and retreat feel seamlessly intertwined, from summer days on the dock to crisp, four-season weekends by the water.

Along the water’s edge on Sokokis Lake, this brand-new condo pairs modern ease with classic lakeside living. Inside, the 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout is finished with maintenance-free flooring throughout, designed for years of low-upkeep enjoyment. Efficient heat pumps provide both heating and air conditioning, keeping the space comfortable in every season. The standout is a large glassed-in deck that overlooks the sparkling water—an inviting spot for morning coffee, quiet reading, or evenings spent watching the lake. With 240 feet of flat, sandy waterfront, the setting is equally suited to relaxation and recreation. Practicality comes built in, too, with garage space ideal for storing boats and gear, plus the reliability of public water and sewer. Close to Limerick Supermarket, Plummer’s Hardware, and casual dining, life here stays effortless.