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Firefly Cottage - Lakefront Cottage in Hope - Maine's Best Kept Secret

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2 soveværelser1 badeværelsePlads til 4 personer

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Åbn kort
Hope, ME
  • Mount Battie
    ‪17 min. kørsel‬
  • Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre
    ‪18 min. kørsel‬
  • Megunticook Lake
    ‪18 min. kørsel‬
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪40 min. kørsel‬

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2 soveværelser (4 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

2 enkeltsenge

Soveværelse 2

1 queensize-seng

1 badeværelse

Badeværelse 1

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Om overnatningsstedet

Firefly Cottage - Lakefront Cottage in Hope - Maine's Best Kept Secret

Vi begynder at tage forbehold for 2020 den 1. januar. Firefly Cottage er et dejligt feriehus for familier, par og aktive seniorer. Hvis du har problemer med mobilitet, skal du stille spørgsmål, da vores hjem muligvis ikke passer til dig. Vi ønsker, at vores gæster skal have en sjov og behagelig ferie. Leje kører lørdag til lørdag.
TOP TEN Årsager til at bo på ildfugl COTTAGE
1. Vores charmerende sommerhus ligger 100 meter fra bredden af Hobbs Pond i rolige, private omgivelser under smukke træer. Det sover fire meget komfortabelt i to soveværelser ovenpå med fyrretræer, det ene med en queensize-seng og det andet med to enkeltsenge. Nedenunder tilbyder et veludstyret køkken, stue, spisestue og et komplet badeværelse med bruser / badekar. Pænt dekoreret med flettede tæpper og komfortable møbler. WiFi, fladskærms-tv med dvd-afspiller, brætspil, dvd'er, bøger, to dæk, et med gasgrill og picnicbord og det andet ved siden af søen, børnevenlig. Hængekøje for at tage en lur i. Sengetøj af høj kvalitet findes på senge. Kystbyen Camden ligger kun 10 minutters kørsel væk. Leje kører ugentligt, lørdag til lørdag. Firefly Cottage er den BEDSTE værdi på Hobbs Pond og især i det omkringliggende område.
2. En fredelig, uberørt, foråret fodret sø er lige ved dit dørtrin! Tilbyder fantastisk svømning og fiskeri plus to kajakker, en dock, svømmelegetøj (nudler og sprøjtepistoler) og en svømmetur. Vores søs dæk er et fantastisk sted at sidde og nyde lyden af lommerne eller den smukke udsigt over vores kystbjerge. En lille ildplads til stege marshmallows sidder ved siden af dækket. Trin fører ned i søen for nem adgang.
3. Vi er måske en lille by, men vores område er overflod af kulturelle seværdigheder. Museer, kunstgallerier, musikfestivaler, Hummerfestival, filmfestival, vinfremstillingsvirksomheder, antikvitetsforretninger og shows / musik / film i Camden Opera House og Strand Theatre er blot en brøkdel af de ting, man kan gøre her.
4. Den store udendørs: Det er her bjergene møder havet, og vi har mange vandrestier til alle evner, der giver dig mulighed for at se det hele. Følg stierne i Camden Hills State Park, Coastal Mountain Land Trust og Georges River Land Trust. Du kan også leje cykler til krydstogt på vores lokale bagveje.
5. Vores område er et Foodies-paradis. Camden, Rockport og Rockland er hjemsted for mange fine, gode restauranter af alle slags. Madlavningskurser tilbydes også lokalt. Hope har sin egen pub (Hatchet Mountain Public House), hvor de lokale slapper af med et krus og en øl. Mange restauranter har udendørs siddepladser om sommeren, nogle med borde lige ved Camden Harbour.
6. Når vi taler om Camden Harbour, er vores havn vært for et centrum af aktiviteter, herunder sejlads, kajak, paddleboarding og sightseeing. Tag et to timers krydstogt på en historisk skonnert som Appledore eller Olad. Vi glæder os over det store udbud af høje masteskibe, der sejler gennem vores farvande.
7. Hummer! Maines ikoniske mad kan nydes på så mange måder. Fra hummerruller til gourmetforberedelser finder du masser af måder at ridse din hummerkløe på vores lokale restauranter. Maine hummerfestivalen afholdes i begyndelsen af august. Firefly Cottage er også udstyret med en hummerpotte, så du kan lave din egen mad.
8. Gateway til Downeast: Vi er centralt beliggende på Maine's midtkyst, hvilket gør os til et ideelt startpunkt for udforskning til Acadia National Park, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, fyrtårne, strande, Fort Knox (medbring dine lommelygter) og mange andre sjove steder at udforske.
9. Mennesket: Vores områdes sjældne skønhed er parallelt med dens følelse af sted. Måske skyldes det vores kolde Maine-vintre, når vi alle passer på hinanden, men de mennesker, der kalder vores område hjem, er nogle af de mest venlige, robuste raffinerede folk, du nogensinde vil møde. Du vil blive hilst velkommen med åbne arme.
10. Firefly Cottage er den bedste værdi på Hobbs Pond og især i vores omkringliggende område. Vi ønsker, at du skal have en overkommelig ferie, mens du stadig oplever et attraktivt, behageligt og rent sted at bo, mens du besøger. Sommerhuset er tæt nok på ejernes hjem (2 miles) til at vi kan være til hjælp for vores gæster, hvis det er nødvendigt, og samtidig tilbyde dig privatliv. Vi lever virkelig i et autentisk malerisk og charmerende samfund. Vi sætter en ære i vores samfund og dets omgivelser og håber, der afspejles i alt, hvad vi gør. Frakobl, slap af og nyd din familie og venner et sted, hvor du vil vende tilbage til igen og igen.
BRANDFYLS BOTHAVE ER ET RYGGENFRIHJEM. VI LADER IKKE VAPING. INGEN Kæledyr, VENLIGST. MAXIMUM AKCUPANCY ER 4 GÆSTER. ALLE Sengelinned leveres. PÅ DYGET, VI SPØRGER OM AT DU BRINGER DINE EGNE BADHåndklæder.

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Due to theft, bath towels are not provided. Please bring your own. ALL BED LINENS AND KITCHEN TOWELS ARE PROVIDED.

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Om området

Hope

Dette feriehus befinder sig i Hope i bjergene og ved strandpromenaden. Fernald's Neck Preserve og Camden Hills State Park reflekterer områdets naturlige skønhed. Områdets andre seværdigheder inkluderer Golfer's Crossing Mini Golf og Oakland Park Bowling Lanes. Liberty Tool Company og Sail Power and Steam Museum er også et besøg værd. Glem ikke at stifte bekendtskab med områdets dyr på oplevelser såsom vildmarksvandringer og fuglekiggeri.
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Hope, ME

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Mount Battie - 17 min. kørsel - 14.0 km
  • Barrett's Cove Public Beach - 18 min. kørsel - 13.3 km
  • Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre - 18 min. kørsel - 14.3 km
  • Megunticook Lake - 18 min. kørsel - 14.7 km
  • Camden Opera House - 18 min. kørsel - 14.7 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Belfast Station - 28 min. kørsel
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 31 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪The Jack - ‬14 min. kørsel
  • ‪Zoot Coffee - ‬14 min. kørsel
  • ‪Camden Farmers Market - ‬14 min. kørsel
  • ‪Camden Deli - ‬14 min. kørsel
  • ‪Camden Island - ‬15 min. kørsel

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Er Firefly Cottage - Lakefront Cottage in Hope - Maine's Best Kept Secret et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

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Hvornår er indtjekning på Firefly Cottage - Lakefront Cottage in Hope - Maine's Best Kept Secret?

Indtjekning starter kl. 16.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Firefly Cottage - Lakefront Cottage in Hope - Maine's Best Kept Secret?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger Firefly Cottage - Lakefront Cottage in Hope - Maine's Best Kept Secret?

Denne hytte ligger ved vandet, kun 10 km fra Fernald's Neck Preserve, Camden Snow Bowl og St. George River. Derudover ligger Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery og Shirt Tail Point Park ca. 15 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

9,6

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Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 46 af i alt 55 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 7 af i alt 55 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 2 af i alt 55 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 0 af i alt 55 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 0 af i alt 55 anmeldelser

9,2/10

Rengøring

9,8/10

Indtjekning

9,8/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Området

9,6/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

10/10 Fremragende

Jennifer R.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Another great stay at Firefly. The cabin is comfortable and well equipped- and Hobbs Pond is beautiful. We are already looking forward to returning!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Kathi J.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Sweet private cottage

Cottage is cute, comfy and cozy. It's a private location, right on the pond.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Thom W.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Cozy and Comfy

Perfect for the two of us and our 5-year-old. Love those loons!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Jane S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Family reunion

We had 3 cottages on Hobbs Pond for the week. Fire Fly was attactive and had a lovely area by the water. The kids had a get time and enjoyed paddle boarding, swimming etc. The adults enjoyed to water, the views, the loons, and being together.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Jennifer R.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Another Perfect Week at Firefly Cottage

We returned to Firefly Cottage this year and it was more wonderful than the last time. It is quiet, private, clean, and well-equipped. The peace I felt as I had my morning coffee down by the water and hearing the loons at night was just what I needed in a Maine vacation. Perfect for a single, couple, or a small family- this place is comfortable and memorable.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Virgil K.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Lovely cabin nestled in the pines. Great place to relax. Excellent vacation rental.

Wonderful property and very quiet. Excellent location to hike, go to the coast and visit Camden, Belfast and Rockland.
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Elaine B.

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Peaceful week

Awesome location!!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2023

10/10 Fremragende

victoria c.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Trip with adult son

We loved the property and location. My son caught alot of fish and we loved hearing the loons calling to each other. It was a good place to start day trips from to other cities in Maine. I loved the woods and the shade it provided.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Marcia B., Indiana

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Relaxing lake cottage

Had a wonderful time at your very quiet relaxing cottage. Enjoyed the games, dvds and kayaks that were provided for us to us. The water was clear and so calm for kayaking. Enjoyed watching and listening to the loons. The cottage provided everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Overnattede 2 nætter i juni 2019

10/10 Fremragende

Jennifer V.

Amazing lakefront cottage

We love visiting Maine, this was our first time staying in a cottage on the lake and it was a dream. Very peaceful, sitting outside and having coffee in the morning was great. My husband had fun fishing while I sat by the lake reading. Would definitely return.
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2018

10/10 Fremragende

Mary Jane F.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Lakefront paradise

We had a wonderful stay at this vintage Maine property. The cottage, location, and amenities were EXACTLY as described and the owners could not be nicer or more helpful. We were a group of three, ages 64, 25, and 23, and all found the cottage, paths, lake access, etc. comfortable and easy to manage. Thank you Swift family for sharing this piece of Maine, and we hope to return again!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2022

10/10 Fremragende

George A.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

A relaxing getaway on a quiet pond with scenic sunsets.

We enjoyed getting up early and sipping our coffee on the deck outside the cabin then heading down to the lower deck by the pond. The location was perfect for visiting nearby towns Camden/ Rockport/ Belfast. The small Hope general store and nearby Linconville general store are a must stop for a cup of coffee and muffin or a pizza. Did nearby hikes up Bald Mountain, Maidens Cliff and Fernalds Neck. Next time Hatchet Mountain.
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Joseph F.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Vacation at Lakehouse

We are a young couple who stayed for 3 nights at the cottage. We had a great stay. The cottage was cool, small but plants of room for 2 and could’ve comfortably fit 4. The lake was amazing. I would recommend taking the kayaks out for a day. Some good hikes nearby and lots of small Oceanside towns to see along the coast. WiFi worked great. No cable but games and DVDs were provided. Overall a great relaxing stay
Overnattede 3 nætter i juni 2019

8/10 Godt

Alessandra L.

A lovely lakeside retreat

My husband, 2yo son, and I had a lovely time at firefly. Every morning we sat out on the deck by the lake enjoying a cup of coffee and watching the loons. You do have to bring your own bath towels, which was a bit of an inconvenience for us since we already had toddler stuff in tow, but otherwise the cottage had all of the basics. A lovely, quiet retreat in the woods.
Overnattede 2 nætter i juni 2018
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

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Great cottage for the price

Beautiful and quiet pond. We stayed the week of July 4th and felt we had the lake to ourselves. Kayaking was great. The loons were always around and beautiful. Fishing and swimming off the dock was so fun.The rainy day we had led us to a day in Freeport for shopping at LL Bean! It was so nice being 20 minutes away from beautiful Camden-we had dinner in town several times. The cabin was clean and cute. The pictures are very accurate.
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

debbie s., Tennessee

Far exceeded our expectations!

Our family loved this cottage! Our goal on this vacation was to take day trips to many of the harbor towns nearby...only it was very hard to get our kids to leave the cottage because they were having so much fun. It was so relaxing, clean and quiet. I enjoyed my mornings by having my coffee sitting down on the deck and my evening strolls in the kayak. We even had a little fire in the fire pit one night and had smores. This was one of our most enjoyable family vacations. Kathy (the owner) was so helpful to answer all my questions before booking and also gave me suggestions about restaurants and area attractions. I would definitely book this cottage in the future and have already recommended it to family & friends.

10/10 Fremragende

Paige N.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Adorable Cottage

Beautiful stay. The cottage was adorable, kitchen was very well equipped and super clean! Kathy gave us native strawberries on our arrival, along with the cutest vase of fresh flowers. We loved the path to the lower deck toward the water, with pine trees and ferns. We swam and used our blow up boat. There were swim noodles, a buggy board and kayaks to use. The view from the lower deck was lovely. One of our favorite things was listening to the Loons. There are many videos in the cottage along with game boards. The video on the Loons was a nice touch. We visited Three Bug Farm (they have freshest salad greens), Linconville General store (best pizza), Linconville Beach, Camden Clothesline Laundry (laundry stop), downtown Camden, Belfast, Bucksport, and the Lincolnville Strawberry Festival. We hope to visit again!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2023

8/10 Godt

Verificeret rejsende

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed
Synes ikke om: Rengøring

Relaxing little retreat

After some initial cleaning to bring the cabin up to our standards, we settled in and became a bit more comfortable. We still can’t get over carpeting throughout the whole downstairs including the kitchen and bathroom though. The bathroom carpet was soaked when we got there from the previous renters. The house is in need of some maintenance, ripped screens etc. . The kitchen, although small, was well equipped. Bedrooms were clean and comfortable with hardwood floors. The pond was pristine and lovely. Great for fishing. Very pretty view. The fire pit at the edge of the pond at the lower deck was a nice touch. It was a great base camp for venturing out in the area. Plenty to do in Camden and the surrounding area.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2022
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

We'll Be Back

We stayed at Firefly Cottage for a week and loved it. Hobb's Pond is a peaceful lake that is very clean. The loons were wonderful to listen to and we even saw a bald eagle. Camden is a delightful town to be a tourist in and there are many activities to do within just a few miles. The cottage is very comfortable for a family of 4 and is very clean and decorated in a very pleasing way. The new deck next to the lake was a great place to drink our morning coffee and greet the day. The owners are also very friendly and eager to make sure your vacation is enjoyable. They left fresh flowers in the cottage for us and packets of Maine wildflowers. The swimming and fishing were great fun for our kids and the kayaks allowed us to really explore the lake. We found a great sand beach across the lake from the cottage. We enjoyed our stay at Firefly immensely and plan to return someday. We felt it was a great value for such a nice little home and would recommend it to anyone wanting a relaxing vacation.

6/10 Okay

Karin K.

Synes godt om: Rengøring
Synes ikke om: Indtjekning, annoncens rigtighed

Firefly Cottage

The cottage was clean and organized. All of the cottages we rented on this trip had 2:00 or 3:00 check-in, so I thought this was a little late (4:00) But the biggest problem was that there is no mention of the bedrooms being on the second floor with some pretty steep stairs to climb. One of us had to sleep on the futon (that was broken and couldn't be opened) because of the stairs. I have looked over the description several times and the only thing I have found is that the cottage isn't wheelchair accessible. Not the same thing.
Overnattede 3 nætter i september 2019

10/10 Fremragende

Jenny B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Sweet cottage on the water!

My family and I had a wonderful week at this sweet cottage. It was both relaxing and fun! We spent every day outside. The deck by the water is a lovely spot to have your morning coffee or tea and end the day with a campfire. We loved watching the full moon rise over the lake. Just beautiful! Hearing the loons was such a unique experience! There is so much to do without leaving the property...kayaking, swimming, fishing, reading in the hammock, and the owners thoughtfully provide all you need to enjoy your stay. Even though it’s located down a secluded gravel road, it’s a short drive to the surrounding towns, groceries, and great hikes/bike trails. The upstairs bedrooms are adorable! We loved waking up to the sunrise through the skylights. If you’re looking for a fancy place to stay, this isn’t for you...the kitchen and bathroom are a bit dated. But if you’re looking for a wonderful time away in nature in a beautiful setting, this cute cottage has everything you need in a great location!
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2021

8/10 Godt

Peter R.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Lovely Lake House

We spent a relaxing week in this wonderful lake house. It was perfect for a couple. It would have been fine for a couple of children, as well, but I wouldn’t recommend more than that. Recognize that the water from the faucets is not for drinking/cooking. I must have missed that in the description (but the owners kindly alerted me to the fact, prior to our arrival). This was slightly inconvenient as we occasionally forgot and used faucet water for brushing teeth, etc. I hope we don’t come to regret that (nobody likes Giardiasis). One reviewer took issue with the rough road to the house. It’s true that portions of the road are high-centered. We bottomed-out a Toyota Corolla our first time down. After that, we drove more slowly and with one set of wheels on the high, center ridge. We had no more problems.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2021

10/10 Fremragende

Kimberley S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful pond!

We enjoyed staying at this small cottage on beautiful Hobbs Pond. The interior of the cottage is small, but works well for two adults. Everything was clean and neat and the kitchen was fully stocked. The stairs are steep, but we had no problem. The lower deck near the water was great...we enjoyed having coffee there in the morning when the sun was shining on it. We went swimming most mornings and the water is so clean. We really enjoyed that. The sun only reaches the deck until about 11:00 am, and then is in the shade the rest of the day. Our only issue was that the deck off the house was not too inviting. It could use a good power washing and maybe a few decent chairs. We did use the grill, but would have liked to sit outside there more often. The whole lot is very wooded so be aware there's not much sun to warm you on a cool day. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, Kathy was very attentive when we needed a new coffee pot, and the description of the cottage is very accurate. I would give it 5 stars for the interior, but 4 stars for the outside of the cottage. It is definitely a good deal, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great location without spending an arm and a leg.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2023

6/10 Okay

Heather H.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Incredible location

This is a beautiful spot and really ideal for water lovers: there is a deck right on the water, a nice set of steps right into the water, a narrow dock out into the water, and a great old wooden float for jumping off of. Hobbs is pristine. There was some boating traffic, including a speed boat that very narrowly missed one of us in a kayak, but for the most part it is very quiet. There are several kayaks for use, which we really enjoyed. There is also a fire pit right at the water's edge, which we loved. 10/10 for the pond and access to it. Most of what you need to know about the cabin is well described, so read carefully! It's small! We caught two rainy days and struggled to play board games on the tiny kitchen table and to get comfortable for a movie (we are a family of four). I saw some recent mention of issues with cleanliness and we noticed no evidence of this at all, it was very tidy. The cabin does have a strong smell - I don't think this has to do with cleaning, it's just a house in the woods and it's VERY moist. We ran the dehumidifier every night and anytime we were all out of the house and it filled up each time. I think it's clear in the description but just in case: the stairs are steep and open on one side, so folks with small children and/or mobility issues should skip this one. Kitchen was nicely equipped. General location of the spot is excellent, there is so much to do around there for adults and kids, and we enjoyed several local meals. Host was very easy to communicate with, and we enjoyed the sweet bouquet of homegrown flowers and the treats she left for us. We weren't wild about being asked to vacuum the entire house, particularly as the vacuum provided did not work particularly well and lugging it up the steep steps to tackle small area rugs felt like a bit much while packing up a family of four to be out by 10. Overall: terrific pond, extremely tight fit for a family of four, kinda on the funky side.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Marina A.

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Wonderful cottage in a beautiful setting

I am very puzzled by some of the complaints I saw in the previous review so I want to make sure that in my review I respond to them. We just spent a very nice week in Firefly cottage. It is a relatively small, cozy cabin, ideal for a family of four people or less. We were two adults and two children, ages 11 and 15 and we felt very comfortable there. It has a nice kitchen, a dining area, and a cozy living room on the first floor, and two very nice bedrooms on the second floor, one with a full/queen bed and another with two twins. It also has a large deck with a gas grill and a table. It is beautifully decorated in a lodge/coastal style, has all kitchen utilities a family needs to cook in the cottage, and although it does not have a stove, there are heaters in every room, so it never was cold even on rainy days. Some people complained of the staircase. We had no problem at all. Yes, it does not have a railing, so you need to be careful but it is absolutely normal stairs, not dangerous at all. It is not for people with limited mobility though. Also, some people complained about the path to the lake. I am now puzzled. The path is wide and nice. Yes, it is woods path but what do you expect? t is a cabin in the woods. When it is dark, there are sensory lights on the path, very convinient. It takes less than half a minute to get to the lake from the house! The house is situated at the end of the dirt road, well passable yet secluded. You really do not have any walking/hiking paths right from the cabin but there are a few really nice hikes nearby. There are enough kayaks for four people, and the boat dock is very well done. There is a beautiful new deck by the lake with a bistro set and a fire pit, ideal to have a morning coffee or evening campfire. The view is beautiful! The entrance to the lake is very comfortable, the water is relatively warm, and the floating dock is a great addition. You can explore the lake by kayak or fish if you have a license. ( easy to buy and not expensive!) We kayaked and saw a female loon with babies really close! It was such fun! Camden with all typical Maine coastal village life is just 15 minutes away. The owner was very nice and helpful and made some suggestions that really made our stay very comfortable. We hope to be back next summer! Thank you!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2021

Om værten

Vært: Kathryn Swift

Værtens profilbillede
My husband and I run Firefly Restoration Co, restoring antique fire engines. We have raised two sons in Hope. We believe in giving back to our community, volunteering to put on Hope Day, serving as a trustee at the Owls Head Transportation Museum and helping to raise funds to preserve Hatchet Mountain.

Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted

Hobbs Pond is one of the most pristine and quietest lakes in the area with wonderful swimming, boating, fishing, loons and other wildlife. Firefly Cottage sits under tall mature trees and offers cooling shade on warm summer days. You will experience privacy, peace and quiet when you want it, yet you are still close to many things to do and see. Camden is just a 10 minute drive away with many activities, restaurants, shops and galleries. Acadia National Park is a wonderful day trip. We are the ideal place to vacation in the Maine woods, offering both privacy and peace while still close to many activities and unique points of interest.

Derfor er dette overnatningssted unikt

The lakeside deck is a wonderful place to sit by the lake, watch the kids swim, have a drink and offers gorgeous views of the Camden Hills. Loons abound in the lake and you will enjoy their calls. Take the kayaks out on the lake to get a closer look at these beautiful birds and their chicks. Our hammock is the perfect place to take a nap. The cottage is close enough to our home (2 miles) that we can be of assistance to our guests if needed, while still offering you privacy. Firefly Cottage sits in a quiet, peaceful location yet we are very close to all the activities our area offers.

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