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Beautiful lake house for 12-14 Holden, miles of hiking and biking trails!

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Front of the house facing the lake and yard.
Exterior
First floor, master bedroom
First floor, bathroom
First floor, mbr shower.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 123000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Holden, ME
  • Place, Cross Insurance Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Hollywood Casino at Bangor
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Savings Amphitheater
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Built-In/Semi-Private

1 Queen Bed

Built-In/Semi-Private

1 Twin Bed

Built-In/Semi-Private

1 Twin Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1-Master Bath, first floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful lake house for 12-14 Holden, miles of hiking and biking trails!

We now have a FUJITSU heat pump and A/C!

Our place is close to Bar Harbor (45 minutes) and Bangor. (20 minutes)

There are amazing technical mountain trails outside the back door.

We are on Brewer Lake with amazing sunsets! (outside the front door and just a short walk) Great fishing, swimming and kayaking!

Also, you can take advantage of the summer concert series in the evenings and American Folk Festival in August. Great for couples, group adventurers, and families.

Our cell #’s are Di, 207-992-6657 and Joe, 207-992-6659.

Welcome to our home, we hope you enjoy your stay!

Here are some useful tidbits:

The wifi password is cooperryder.

All of the televisions are Smart TV 's.


There is dish soap and detergent under the sink.

The key is in the golf cart and the kayaks are already at the dock.

There are life jackets on the stone patio under the screened in porch.

Firewood for the firepit is on the outside of the woodshed on the left. There is a sign.

Closest grocery stores:
Walmart or Hannaford, both in Brewer, about a 15 minute drive.

This time of the year it is much easier to access both by turning left on Wiswell instead of going to the end of Copeland Hill and trying to turn left onto 1A. I have included a map.

There is also Tiller and Rye in Brewer if you are looking for organic produce, grass fed and free range meat, or gluten free options. They have a “cafe” on site that has great items to go. They also have lots of local beers, wines and coffee.

All doors lock, but can open from the inside. Pull the handle up and turn the lock to the left.



Dinner Recommendations:

Bangor is about 20-25 minutes away. Brewer is about 10-15 minutes away.

McLaughlins (Bangor), The Eagle’s Nest (Brewer), or Jone’s Lobster Co. (Holden) are the best places to get a lobster roll. None are fancy. McLaughlins only has outdoor picnic table seating. Jone’s has some indoor and outdoor seating and also has many other delicious options on their menu...and they are the closest!

For a pricey, but excellent dinner, try Evenroods. Timber Kitchen and Bar is also a good choice with a throwback to Maine’s lumbering industry in their design.

The Tarrantine is also a unique dinner experience. The Tarratine Building is a historic structure in Bangor’s Great Fire District. The exclusive Tarratine Club was organized in the year 1884 by 31 Bangor citizens. Among that group of 31 was former U.S. vice president and first Tarratine Club President, Hannibal Hamlin. You are welcome to explore the building while you're there or have drinks on the rooftop bar.

For great food via a brewery, try Mason’s Brewing Company in Brewer or the Sea Dog in Bangor, both have waterfront seating, which is perfect if there’s a concert in town.

A relatively new restaurant/bar is Kanu in Old Town. Their rooftop bar is also pretty amazing.

For a yummy sandwich, try the Harvest Moon Deli in Brewer. Locally owned with a creative menu.

If you love ice cream, Giffords or Fielder's Choice are both excellent!

If you are heading to Bar Harbor, Camden or Belfast for a day trip, you can’t go wrong!

Things to do:
Bangor
-visit Stephen King’s house 47 W Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401

-win some money at Hollywood Casino https://www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com/

-kids may enjoy the Maine Discovery Museum https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/


Mount Desert Island
-Acadia National Park https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm
hiking, sightseeing...don’t miss Thunder Hole, Sand Beach, the Park Loop Road, Jordan Pond popovers!....GO EARLY FOR A PARKING SPACE
-Whale Watch Tour (You may want to make a reservation ahead of time.)
https://www.barharborwhales.com/
Bar Harbor (shopping/dining) https://www.visitbarharbor.com/

Belfast and Camden are fun for shopping and dining.

Portland is also about 2 hours away...endless amazing restaurants and shopping!

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Holden

Located in Holden, this vacation home is on a lake. Paul Bunyan Statue and Bangor Opera House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Maine Discovery Museum and Bangor Municipal Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cross Insurance Center or Mansfield Sports Complex. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Holden, ME

What's nearby

  • Cross Insurance Center - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Paul Bunyan Statue - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 19 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Waterfront Park - 19 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 19 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful lake house for 12-14 Holden, miles of hiking and biking trails! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful lake house for 12-14 Holden, miles of hiking and biking trails!?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful lake house for 12-14 Holden, miles of hiking and biking trails! on Jul 12, 2026 start from $860, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful lake house for 12-14 Holden, miles of hiking and biking trails!?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful lake house for 12-14 Holden, miles of hiking and biking trails!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful lake house for 12-14 Holden, miles of hiking and biking trails! located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Chamberlain Freedom Park, Phillips Lake, and Indian Trail Park. Paul Bunyan Statue and Eastern Maine Medical Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home! Check in was super easy and the house was super clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you need and there were plenty of bathroom towels. We enjoyed the screened in porch so much and the dock was a big hit. We had lots of room for 10 of us to stay and thoroughly enjoyed our time together.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Great Maine vacation

One butlers kitchen and a main kitchen with a huge island made it so easy to cook for our large group. Check in was super easy, code for the garage door was given and also for a lock box that held the main door key. Walk to the lake was a little steep which was fine for most in our party but the golf cart was helpful for others. We swam and enjoyed the kayaks. Overall wonderful stay with plenty of beds for everyone and so many things available for use that made everything go smoothly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Family vacation

Fantastic house close to town. Well stocked and clean. Loved sleeping with the windows open, listening to the loons.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt O.

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

Amazing family vacation spot.

We recently stayed at this amazing lakefront property in Maine and couldn’t have asked for a better experience! The house was absolutely perfect for our large family—spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped. The yard was ideal for entertaining, with plenty of space for games, grilling, and relaxing together.One of the highlights was definitely the dock—we made great use of it for all our family boating adventures and loved how easy it was to access the lake.The host was fantastic, always quick to respond and incredibly helpful with any questions we had.Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would absolutely recommend this property to anyone looking for a fun, relaxing, and memorable getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

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

Family Wedding in Maine

This is a beautiful home across the road from a beautiful lake. There need to be some improvements in the bathrooms. Ie: More hooks for towels & clothes. And better quality toilet paper with dispensers. Bigger trash containers. Dianne was great to work with and our family enjoyed our time together. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 12 had an unforgettable stay at this beautiful lake house in Maine! The home itself was spacious, clean, and incredibly comfortable—perfect for a multigenerational group like ours. The kitchen was a standout feature: fully stocked, modern, and a joy to cook in, making family meals easy and fun. Each of the beds was cozy and restful, and the entire house was thoughtfully set up to make guests feel right at home from the moment we arrived.What truly made this stay special, though, was the stunning lakeside property. The private dock and serene views were picture-perfect, and the lake provided endless entertainment for the kids with fishing, swimming, kayaking (with boats provided!), and just enjoying the outdoors. The host was fantastic—super communicative and helpful throughout the week, which made everything smooth and stress-free. We would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful and memorable family getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Perfect place to relax

Fabulous! We loved it! All as advertised and more. We were six adults and two little kids. Loved the lake, the kayaks, the fire pit and the golf cart. Dianne was very helpful, informative, and yet gave us our space. The place was clean and easy to enjoy. We liked being off the beaten path and mostly just relaxed. It was an easy drive to enjoy a day at Acadia and on the last day be close to Bangor for flights out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

alexis S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Mountain house

The listing was misleading. There are 0 bedrooms on the main floor. There is one bedroom in the loft, but it’s not private(Listing says it’s private). It has glass doors that open up to the loft, which contains 3 beds. We had to put towels over the glass for privacy. The other two private bedrooms are in the basement. The bathrooms were dirty and both showers had mold and mildew in them, and smelled terrible. The lowest level bedroom was moldy and musty and the AC didn’t remove the humidity. Using the AC made the smell worse. One of our guests couldn’t stay down there because the mold and mildew smell was too overwhelming. Based on the listing description, we thought it could comfortably accommodate two families, but it did not with the odd bedroom configurations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

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

Best Family Memories Made in Maine

This was an ideal choice for our family vacation! We had 6 adults and 2 children. We had planned to have 2 more adults and 3 more children under the age of 13 but unfortunately, airline issues prevented them from coming. Had they come, there would have been plenty of sleeping space for all of us. There were only 2 bathrooms but we worked it out for use of the showers. The house is so open, roomy and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped with a large bar counter top. It was nice having the AC during the warmer parts of the day. We spent a lot of time lounging on the screened in porch and enjoying the swing. There was a fire pit for making s’mores and the home owners graciously provided the supplies! We opted to use the great fire table on the side of the house instead which worked great! Having the golf cart at our disposal was a nice feature which the grands loved riding to the nice beach area! The house was a short path’s walk to the dock where we daily saw loons and beautiful sunsets! The kayaks were fun for our son, his wife and our 2 grandchildren to go out on the water. Behind the house were amazing bike trails that the home owner built. Some of us enjoyed walking on them. The homeowners were very accommodating and did all they could to answer all our questions, wanting us to have a great time. The house was perfect, clean and it was nice having a laundry room too. We definitely made great memories this trip and highly recommend this property! We hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Terri M.

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

Holden Memories

Had a short stay at this location in August. Very easy check in. The golf cart was a nice touch. Beautiful views. Loved the screened porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Great lake house

this is a great lake house for a family gathering. Lots of space. Super location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Great secluded lake house

The house was well equipped for all our needs. Two families split the house - 9 total. Kids upstairs area is amazing! Adults were jealous. Great fire pit area and dock area. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Great house for a group

We loved our time at this clean, well-appointed lake house. Swimming off the dock was the highlight but everything in the house was great as well. We’ll definitely hope to be back next time the group gets together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Great place for large groups

House was clean and in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family and Friends Acadia trip

We are a group of friends who met in Maryland. We now have families and decided to take a trip to Maine to explore Acadia National Park and the surrounding area. The host was wonderful from the beginning and answered our questions quickly. She also provided great information and recommendations for things to do and restaurants in the area. The home was amazing and highly exceeded our expectations. While our main goal was to explore Acadia National Park, we also wanted a place where we could relax and have space for the kids to play. Having access to the lake just steps away from the house was awesome. We utilized the kayaks and the canoe, went fishing, and hung out on the dock. The sunset was beautiful and we could hear the loons on the lake. The fire pit area was great for relaxing and making s’mores. Inside the home was beautiful. The open layout of the kitchen and living room made it easy to cook and hang out. We all hope to go back someday in the future and would absolutely love to rent this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Delightful lake house

The lake is decent size and very nice. The kayaks and canoe at the property really let you enjoy it. The house is in excellent shape and just a short walk uphill from the lake. Only one of the bedrooms is truly a separate room from the others, but as long as you can deal with that, this is a fantastic vacation house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Perfect week

What a great getaway home! We were a little worried at first at how far out the house seemed, but after doing so much running around we ALL could not wait to get back and relax by the lake, fire pit, or back porch. There was more than enough room for our 2 families of 8, a big kitchen for all of us to gather and the perfect yard to play games (that were provided)!! We couldn't have asked for more, the memories made there will last a lifetime!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Stay on Brewer Lake

Our family of five enjoyed two weeks on this lake side property. The house is spacious and well-appointed. We really loved the large open concept living and dining room. We spent a lot of time on the screened porch. Our 15 year old son loved the upstairs bunk area. He enjoyed having separate space and we all enjoyed the bumper pool. The master bedroom is on the basement level and all other bedrooms are together on the second floor in what we called the “kids area”. This area is so cool with beds built into walls!! The lake is beautiful and peaceful. Not a lot of boat traffic which made for a quiet and relaxing experience. We really appreciated having the kayaks available for exploring the lake, and we used them almost daily. I would say for families traveling with small children or anyone with mobility issues the lake is not easily accessible. You do have to go down hill and across the road to get to the lake, but there is a golf cart provided to go back and forth. For us it was not an issue. Also the access to the water is from a dock or a rocky shore, again it was fine for our family. We brought bikes but did not end up using them as the biking trails were too advanced for us. However, the trails behind the house were fun to explore. We were pleasantly surprised to find a great number of excellent restaurants and breweries in the area. We also took a day trip to Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park to hike and enjoy a meal. We also went to Bangor to see Stephen King’s house, visit a few shops, and see a movie on a rainy day. Overall we had a great experience and were really able to relax and enjoy this area of Maine!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debbie r.

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

Great property to get away from it all

Our extended family of 3 toddlers, 2 teens, and 7 adults stayed a week at this property and loved everything about it. The place was clean, there was tons of room for us all, and the location was beautiful. The bonus screened in porch and the fire pit is where we spent the bulk of time "not sleeping" - the porch is just to die for and I was sad to leave it behind. The other thing you don't think about until you have 7 adults in one house with 2 showers - quantity of hot water! There was tons - they have a boiler instead of a standard 50 gallon hot water heater that I'm used to, and we never ran out. That was huge for us as everyone wanted to shower daily. The lake was gorgeous, but please understand there is no beach, this isn't exactly a walk up lake with a bank. It's heavily treed, the best access point to the lake is from the owner's dock. It was still a bit too cool and we did not get in the water on this trip, and didn't take advantage of the FOUR kayaks the owner provided for use. The property was very rural, yet an easy drive in to town to pick up milk or pizza, if you so desire. About an hour drive to Acadia National Park. Everyone was very happy with this house and the owner's responsiveness to any questions we had. It was a great stay. One note - no AC. We knew that going in and was expecting it. There is a marked temperature difference between floors, put those who like it warmer on the top floor to sleep as it is definitely warmer at night. If you're from Texas, like me, it might get uncomfortable in late August, but was perfect at the end of June. The weather overall was just such a nice change from the heat of Texas, and I immediately noticed the lack of trees in the DFW area when I landed after being surrounded by them at this rental property in Maine. Had a bit of geographic shock! My kudos to Diane and Joe and his brother, they go out of their way to make sure your stay goes well. Love to Cooper and Ryder!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Absolutely beautiful lakeside summer home!

My friends and I enjoyed a nice late summer weekend at their home in Holden. The house is truly amazing with plenty of space for all of us to sleep and hang out and even a large kitchen for us to have a couple family style dinners. The house is a little ways from the shore of the lake but it has a large level grass area for outdoor games and a golf cart to travel along a well kept trail to their own dock near the water. They had a couple kayaks for us to explore the lake and a firepit for late night smores and hanging out. Definitely a must visit for those looking for a getaway in northern maine! It was even close enough to Bangor when we wanted to check out the downtown seen! Oh, and the mountain bike trails are pretty awesome and definitely something we would do if we ever return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

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