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Whetstone Pond Cottage on the lake

Whetstone Pond Cottage on the lake

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Overview of Whetstone Pond Cottage on the lake

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Abbot, ME
  • Popular LocationWhetstone Pond5 min walk
  • Popular LocationBarrows Falls Trail5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Hebron15 min drive
  • AirportBangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Whetstone Pond Cottage on the lake

Whetstone Cottage, a two story, three bedroom lakeside retreat,
is located on picturesque Whetstone Pond, twenty minutes south of
Moosehead Lake. The area abounds with the natural beauty of
mountains, woods, lakes, and streams. Whetstone Pond lies adjacent
to the Appalachian Trail, so hiking in the area is
legendary.
The cottage is directly on the water and has a large private dock
for sunning, swimming, boating, bird watching, or simply gazing at
the views of Russell mountain across the lake . Whetstone Pond is
the ideal swimming temperature, as well as being clean and fresh.
Stargazing is awesome!

The cottage is charmingly furnished with Maine country
antiques. The kitchen is fully equipped and there are two canoes
and two kayaks for your boating expeditions. Look for loons,beaver,
and Moose! Bring your fishing rod and find out
what real relaxation is all about!
Or: for a change of pace, take a leisurely drive to Moosehead
Lake, the largest lake in Maine. You will find the restaurants,
the shops, and the museums you may also wish to experience!

Property manager

Karen Stevens

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Abbot

This vacation home is located in Abbot. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moosehead Lake and Whetstone Pond, while Center Theatre Inc. and Katahdin Cruises and Moosehead Marine Museum are cultural highlights. Piscatiquis County Ice Arena and Borestone Mountain are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Abbot, ME

What's nearby

  • Whetstone Pond - 5 min walk
  • Barrows Falls Trail - 5 min drive
  • Lake Hebron - 15 min drive
  • Katahdin Cruises and Moosehead Marine Museum - 33 min drive
  • Sebec Lake - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lakeshore House - 20 min drive
  • Turning Page Farm Brewery - 28 min drive
  • Spring Creek Bar-B-Q - 20 min drive
  • Thymes & Seasons Bistro - 25 min drive
  • Thymes & Seasons - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whetstone Pond Cottage on the lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whetstone Pond Cottage on the lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whetstone Pond Cottage on the lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whetstone Pond Cottage on the lake located?

Situated in Abbot, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Whetstone Pond and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Barrows Falls Trail. Abbot Evangelical Free Church and Lake Hebron are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathryn H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Cabin
Great setting on lake. Fine stock of kitchen needs. Could not get TV/VCR to work and only heat is wood burni g stove downstairs. Our last few nights were cold (mid October)! Upstairs "rooms" are basically open to each other (fine for just 2 of us but might not have been great with other non-family couples). We spent most of our time at Turning Page Farm and Brewery which was about 20 minutes away, so location and price was good for us. The host(s) were very nice and communication was easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Bob & Carol m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vista
Brought us back to our years living in Maine. Our cherished state!
Stayed 46 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Quaint and rustic property
First time expected to bring your own linens and towels to a rental...read the fine print! The 5 bedrooms included a loft area with 3 comfortable Queen beds separated by partial room dividers and a covered porch with two twin beds. After our initial surprise in discovering these accommodations, my friends and I embraced the experience and enjoyed discovering a wide variety of antiques, interesting old books and other curiosities. Evenings around the fire and a paddle around the peaceful pond were a plus. IF your group is looking for a quaint and rustic Maine camp experience and privacy is not an issue, this might be the place for you!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin on the Pond
Once again, a wonderful week on Whetstone Pond! (This was our third stay here, and hopefully, it won’t be our last).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise on the pond
We had another great stay at the cottage on the pond, and we are looking forward to visiting again for a week in August. It really checks all the boxes for us: great swimming, excellent hiking nearby, fantastic sunsets, to name a few. We loved it. Thank you, Karen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Karen Stevens

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