Raymond, ME 04071Price: $899,000

Some cottages are just places to stay. This one is a place to belong. Opportunities like this -- privacy, level lot, sandy beach, two docks, a mooring, and long lake views -- don't arrive often on Sebago. This one is ready to become your family's next great tradition. Tucked quietly off coveted Deep Cove Road on the shores of Jordan Bay, 5 Coveside Lane is a rare direct-waterfront retreat on Maine's crown jewel -- Sebago Lake. Rebuilt in 2019, this classic cottage delivers the soul of a traditional Maine camp with the ease and confidence of modern construction. The level, sandy lot steps straight to the water's edge, where two private docks and a boat mooring put you on the lake in minutes, no fuss, no wait. Inside, the warm character of the cottage speaks for itself: wood floors, vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace for cool Maine evenings, and a classic screened porch that captures the long, sweeping views over Sebago's southern reaches. A loft -- reached by ladder, as it should be -- adds sleeping space and that irresistible sense of summer camp magic that guests and grandchildren alike will love. The screened porch is built for lingering: morning coffee, afternoon thunderstorms rolling across the lake, evenings spent doing absolutely nothing in particular. The detached garage presents a ready opportunity to create a bunk room, studio, or overflow guest space -- the kind of addition that turns a weekend getaway into a gathering place for the whole crew. With a sandy beach, level access, and southern sun exposure, the waterfront here is genuinely usable, not just a view. And when you need to venture out, everything you need is close at hand -- grocery stores, restaurants, and the interstate are all within easy reach, making this a true seasonal sanctuary without the feeling of being far from civilization.