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Luxury Lakefront - Near Acadia & Bar Harbor

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View of house from dock. Spectacular!
View from the dock towards North
Soaring family room with tons of natural light! Leather couches.
Gourmet kitchen. Stainless and granite. Lobster pot. Keurig. Everything you need
Sunrise from the dock. Really.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 103400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Penobscot, ME
  • Toddy Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Branch Lake
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Telephone Museum
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Gameroom

1 Twin Bed

Jungle Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Lodge Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Whereever You Like

2 Double Beds

Wildflower Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Luxury Lakefront - Near Acadia & Bar Harbor

Gorgeous lakefront home nestled on 2.2 very private acres. With over 250 feet of frontage on Toddy Pond, the house sits 75 feet from the water, atop a small rise, providing a lovely view of the lake through the trees. Toddy Pond is one of the most desirable lakes in downeast Maine. The charming oceanfront town of Blue Hill is only 15 minutes away, with Acadia and Bar Harbor about a 45 minute drive.

This year-round home is well appointed, with a gourmet kitchen, luxury master suite, and maple floors throughout. The living, dining, and kitchen areas share an open floor plan, anchored by a massive granite fireplace, providing a very spacious feel, even for larger groups. A spectacular arched window casts a sunny disposition in the living area throughout the day.

The following are actual recent guest comments:
'Your house is a first class act. We loved it.'
'…we couldn't have asked for a more perfectly appointed and relaxing home for our vacation.'


Great Lakefront Getaway! Toddy Pond is the perfect lake for a Maine getaway. Eight miles long, but only half a mile or so wide, it has three distinct sections, and many rock outcroppings, making it the choice for those looking for a quieter alternative to other area lakes. (It’s not conducive to large pleasure boats, due to large boulders lurking just beneath the surface.) The home is located on the western shore of the middle section. So if you are looking for a place of solitude to relax, swim, fish, and canoe, but with the convenience of nearby attractions, this is the place for you.

Very centrally located. In addition to the traditional Bar Harbor and Acadia area, Castine, Blue Hill, Deer Isle, and Stonington are all lovely trips a short distance from the home.

Property manager

Dan Staples

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Penobscot

Located in Penobscot, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Northeast Historic Film and Jonathan Fisher House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Jonathan Buck Monument and Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory. Traveling with kids? Consider North Light Books and The Barnacle. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Penobscot, ME

What's nearby

  • Toddy Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 36 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Branch Lake - 41 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Acadia National Park - 51 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Telephone Museum - 52 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bayview MKT And Takeou - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Happytown - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Abby's Attic - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Breadbox Bakery - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Lakefront - Near Acadia & Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Lakefront - Near Acadia & Bar Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Lakefront - Near Acadia & Bar Harbor?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Lakefront - Near Acadia & Bar Harbor located?

This family-friendly Penobscot vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from Toddy Pond, and within 12 mi (20 km) of North Light Books and The Barnacle. Blue Hill Co-op Community Market and Blue Hill Books are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry K.

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

Perfect house for the family

We enjoyed our stay at Loon Cove tremendously. The house was beautiful, bright and well-maintained. We had six adults and a two-year old and there was plenty of room for everyone and plenty to do. Kayaks, bicycles, fishing poles, table tennis, board games, books, fully stocked kitchen, tons of towels, blankets, etc. Access to the lake was easy and the weather was great. We would certainly consider visiting again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy w.

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

Best family vacation ever

Perfect house with room for privacy and group activities. Everyone enjoyed the ping pong table. I loved cooking in the wonderful well stocked kitchen. The lake is lovely and clean.So many towels, pillows, blankets! thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

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

Perfect family escape on Toddy Pond

This house was the perfect spot for our annual summer lake trip. Plenty of bedrooms and configurations to comfortably sleep everyone and lots of fantastic common area space. Super comfortable living room (lots of cozy seating), spacious kitchen, and a giant dining table (though we ate most meals on the outdoor deck overlooking the lake). We loved being able to send the kids outside or to the basement to play. Toddy Pond is magical, and this house and space made it all the more so. We hope to return for future trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

wonderful!

This is our second stay at Toddy Pond, and it was just as wonderful as the first time! Love the house and the view! Great space for our family of ten! Our only wish is for a third bathroom. Love being able to canoe from the dock and Acadia hiking during our week there. We recommend the Searsport Maritime Museum and the beach park across the street, Fort Knox, and the Penobscot Bridge Observatory, Castine, and Bar Harbor visits, all within reach of this lovely house. Hoping for a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James W.

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

Loons!

Probably the highlight of the property was that we heard the loons often. Pros: This is a nice house and is aesthetically pleasing. The check in was very easy. We’ve stayed in several VRBOs and this one was by far the best stocked with supplies. We really appreciated this. The property was incredibly quiet. The neighbors are spaced to give privacy. Con’s: although the furniture looked nice, there was not one piece of furniture that was comfortable to sit on. The sofas and loveseat are incredibly soft with zero support. When you sit you sink. This was not pleasant for our backs. So it was hard to find a spot that we could get comfy in to read or watch tv. Also, although it probably was just bad luck for us, the a/c unit in the primary bedroom was not working (heat pump issue I believe). There was a window unit that worked but it was incredibly loud and not up to the overall standard we were expecting. The primary shower is probably past its prime, the door would stick and it was hard to open, also had stains that come from age (along the door), not horrible, but not the standard we were expecting. One last thing…the dock. Perhaps it’s a drought year in the area but the dock was not long enough or needed steps into the water. It was difficult to get in and out of the water to swim. You had to ease yourself off the one step onto some very large and slippery rocks. I cannot imagine how children would be able to navigate this. Again, perhaps the water line is usually higher.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

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

Great stay

Great place to stay, plenty of room for our family. We did not use the lake as we intended because it was not easy to get down to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Lovely remote peaceful setting

Great for family with several things to do for all ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake Q.

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

Great relaxing trip

Beautiful, spacious house. More than enough room for our group of 2 grandparents, 2 adults and 2 teens. Very relaxing with amazing views of the lake. Host was very responsive when we needed to reach out.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt c.

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

Relaxing winter getaway

This was our second time staying here and it was just as relaxing as the first. Went hiking and visited Ellsworth during the day, sat by the beautiful fireplace at night playing games with the family. The location is so remote and quiet you really feel like you're leaving the world behind. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie L.

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

Everything you want in a vacation rental

Really nice. We were there for only three night. Would go back with our extended family for much longer. This place has it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Perfect Maine weekend

We had a lovely stay at loon cove. Our kids made wonderful summer memories swimming off the dock and catching frogs. We loved the view of the lake from the master and listening to the loons in the evening. The house was spotless and very well equipped, including fishing gear, 2 bikes and countless lifejackets. Football and ping pong in the basement are a blast and the play kitchen down there was great for our littlest. Speaking of kitchens, the kitchen was extremely well equipped. (There is a drip machine and a keurig for anyone wondering what form of coffee to bring). This was the perfect weekend to cap off the summer, and look forward to another chance to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Philadelphia, PA

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

Toddy Pond

Thumbs up for this one! Our family had a wonderful time at Toddy Pond. We loved the house location, size, and amenities. We rented canoes and thoroughly enjoyed the lake. We were within reach of Bar Harbor and Acadia and enjoyed hiking there. We enjoyed a visit to the Penobscot bridge observatory and Fort Knox. Groceries were conveniently nearby. We all would love a return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ALLEN F.

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

2023 Maine Family Vacation

Clean, private location and a good location to Acadia & Bar Harbor. Large family table, kitchen well stocked and use of fishing poles. Should consider replacement of Gas Grill & Mattresses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

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

Wonderful taste of Maine

We loved this house! There was plenty of space for us, a fully equipped kitchen, nice lake frontage. It was wonderful listening to the loons at night.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

Great spot!

Loved the house and beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard T.

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

Loon Cove is Spectacular

Loon Cove was the perfect retreat for our family. We stayed at Loon Cove during the last week in March and it could not have more tranquil or relaxing. Toddy Pond was frozen and the property was snow covered, making the days quiet and bright with the early Spring sunshine. The house itself was perfectly clean, very well maintained and well stocked with everything we could ask for, especially the kitchen, where we found the widest array of quality kitchen implements that we have ever seen in a vacation rental. We used the grill for dinners, and made a fire in the large fireplace each evening. We drove to Acadia for a day of hiking, and found it to be an easy 60 minute ride away. We were also impressed with the quality provisions available a short distance away at the Blue Hill Co-Op Market. Overall, Loon Cove is a spectacular property, and we would gladly visit again any time of year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Simply perfect Maine getaway spot.

Loved this property! Even better than advertised. A super quiet remote spot. Pond was frozen so we skated for miles, warmed up by the fireplace at night. Great kitchen for cooking family meals. Day trips to Acadia National Park and Ellsworth. Perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryann H.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Starlie M.

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

Great!

This was such a great place to stay! It has a well stocked kitchen to cook in. There are plenty of movies and games available. Pretty clean all around. Lots of separate places, it's a good place for a large group. We wish we would have more time to stay, but enjoyed it while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

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

The Perfect Stay

Incredible stay...BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN, EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLY NEED...PERFECT!!! Thank you Dan, for making this family vacation so very special!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Beautiful setting

We loved the quietness and beautiful surroundings of this home. It had everything we needed, it felt just like home for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy A., Brunswick

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

Great lake house

My family and I enjoyed staying here for three nights in mid-September. My toddlers loved the jungle themed room, and my spouse and I found the master bedroom to be spacious and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked, and my kids enjoyed the many children's books on the bookshelf. Lovely location on the lake. True to it's name, we did hear loons call on Loon Cove- as well as a Barred Owl.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Family trip to Toddy Pond

We had a great week in Maine. Fabulous house on the water. Toddy Pond is a bit off the well beaten track, which is just what we were looking for. You could visit Bar Harbor and Acadia from here, but we preferred the quainter towns of Blue Hill, Castine, Deer Isle and Stonington. Great hikes nearby. Lots of kayaking. Played some tennis in Blue Hill. Mostly we had lots of family time in a great, spacious house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

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

Amazing as advertised

We are 2 adult families who were very much in need of a quiet, fun, family vacation. Loon Cove did not disappoint. The house was clean, and had everything we could need. We took a few day trips to Bar Harbor and hiked Acadia, but otherwise, enjoyed most of out time on the lake just doing lake stuff!! We will definitely be back. Be sure to rent any desired kayaks or canoes ahead of time as they're a necessity.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dan Staples

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Dan and Dana fell in love with Maine on their very first visit, and now live in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. While we love southern Maine, our heart lies with Toddy Pond. We hope to spend the entire summer at Toddy some day...

Why they chose this property

When we moved from Boston to the South in 2002, we had a dream about retiring to Maine some day. When we stumbled on this lakefront gem, we knew it was destiny. It's so quiet and peaceful, but lives like a "real house" not a lakefront cabin or something. We were smitten and the rest is history.

What makes this property unique

The way the house sits elevated above the water, with the huge deck looking out through the trees at the lake is just spectacular. You could just sit on the deck for hours. The fact that it's situated in a cove is just a bonus -- the cove is always calm and perfect for swimming. The finished basement with ping pong, foosball and its own TV area is always a hit with the kids. The living area is just spectacular -- a two story living room with a massive granite fireplace and huge wall of windows facing the lake makes every day a beautiful day.

Languages:

English