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Whetstone Pond Cottage on the Lake

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Wonderful

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen

Explore the area

Blanchard, ME

Whetstone Pond
‪11 min walk‬
Lake Hebron
Barrows Falls Trail
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bonus Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Whetstone Pond Cottage on the Lake

Whetstone Pond Cottage on the Lake is a two story, two bedroom lakeside retreat with a 3rd bonus bedroom on the large screened in porch. It 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, while walking and biking are very good as well. 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 . The swimming temperature is ideal and the water is clean and fresh.
Stargazing is awesome!
The cottage is charmingly furnished with Maine country
antiques and the kitchen is fully equipped. There is one canoe
and there are two kayaks for your boating expeditions. Look for loons, beaver,
and moose! Bring your fishing rod or favorite book 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

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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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

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Abbot

Abbot is home to this holiday home. 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 Fishin' 4 Fun are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Blanchard, ME

What's nearby

Whetstone Pond - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Barrows Falls Trail - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Lowe's Covered Bridge - 26 min drive - 24.7 km
Katahdin Cruises and Moosehead Marine Museum - 46 min drive - 37.9 km
Peaks-Kenny State Park - 51 min drive - 46.3 km

Getting around

Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Lakeshore House - ‬19 min drive
‪The Quarry - ‬18 min drive
‪Turning Page Farm Brewery - ‬27 min drive
‪Spring Creek Bar-B-Q - ‬19 min drive
‪Thymes & Seasons Bistro - ‬24 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whetstone Pond Cottage on the Lake located?

Situated in Abbot, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Whetstone Pond and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Barrows Falls Trail. Abbot Evangelical Free Church and Lake Hebron are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

erin m.

Jun 28, 2025

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

Great North Woods

4 middle age ladies who vacation yearly. We like peace and quiet and this delucered. Owner was responsive. Location was paradise.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Sep 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfortable old maine camp on the lake

We enjoyed our stay at whetstone pond for a week in august. Enoyed the lake in kayaks, sitting on the dock and on the sceened in porch. The AT is nearby and also moosehead lake. A cozy and scenic home base to explore from or just sit back and relax!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Aug 22, 2024

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

Beautiful and relaxing

The cottage was cute and filled with interesting decorations, including art and older photographs from surrounding areas. The use of the kayaks and canoe kept us paddling around the lake. We spent evenings playing board games on the wraparound screened-in porch. Reading with a cup of coffee on the dock was relaxing in the mornings. The sunsets over the mountains were gorgeous from the private dock. The owners were extremely responsive and helpful. We appreciated the choice of cleaning after ourselves at the end of our stay or contacting their cleaning service at inexpensive rate. We highly recommend this Cottage at Whetstone Lake for those who enjoy exploring the lake and surrounding area and for those who want some rest and relaxation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn H.

Oct 17, 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Pat D.

Jun 29, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Enjoyed our Stay

While everything was not a '10', we enjoyed our stay. Biggest problem was WIFI and phone reception. I spoke with the owner 2 days before arriving and was assured we would have WIFI (100% necessary for my job). That was not the case. We called her twice and phone calls were not returned. Had to make trips to nearest town to library to do my job. Had no cell phone coverage. There were many pet ants in the kitchen and bath. We found some ant traps, which we set out and that helped. The GFI in the kitchen kept tripping. The inside of camp was clean enough but the outside screened porch was not. Tree pollen and dirt covered most everything. Washing the table top produced a black rag. The grill grates on the barbeque was rusty and wouldn't clean up. Bought a new grate so we could use it. Regardless of all that, we had a great time and enjoyed the area.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bob & Carol m.

Jun 30, 2022

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.

Oct 15, 2021

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.

Aug 14, 2021

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.

Jul 11, 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Jul 1, 2021

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

Heaven on Whetstone Pond

My time at the Whetstone Pond cottage was fantastic! The property sits close to the water, so entry and exit of the pond was super convenient. Water is above-quality, the view of the western mountains amazing. The camp itself is charming, clean, very cozy and rustic. Exactly as a Maine camp should be! The hostess was extremely responsive extremely easy to work with. A must if you are looking for a true camp experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Sep 9, 2020

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

Annual visit to Abbot

Second year here. We like the place and so do my fiancee's grown children. Been making this. They have been making this pilgrimage their entire life and their mom for over 50 years. Glad to have found this nice place to continue the tradition.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sol P.

Aug 30, 2020

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

A hidden treasure

We loved everything about our stay The host was very responsive and polite. The house is beautiful and big. The kitchen is very well equipted. You can see the love and effort the owner had put here. We loved having breakfast watching the water and dinners on the deck watching the sunset. Karen even lend us their kayaks and we had a wonderful time exploring around the pond My dog loved the house, the backyard and the water! We honestly hope we can come back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

Jul 21, 2019

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

A classic lake cabin home in a perfect setting

Like the family camp on a lake that I never had - comfortable, filled with antiques, fully usable mid-20th century kitchen utensils, coffee cans and such. The lake is beautiful, and sitting on the Adirondack chairs on the dock with coffee or a drink is sublime.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Linda F.

Sep 25, 2018

The place is well kept and clean. The lake is beautiful.

They do allow motorized boats on the lake so there are speed boats and occasionally jetskis. We really enjoyed kayaking down to the marsh at the end of the lake but we weren't lucky enough to see moose.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jillian W.

Jul 17, 2018

Perfect Family Get Away!

I loved this vacation. We made full use of the kitchen everyday with homemade fresh meals, we love canoeing and kayaking. It was amazing to be so away from it all. It was the perfect get away for my family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan 26, 2011

Delighful Cottage

This review is long overdue. We had the pleasure of spending 2 weeks at Whetstone Pond in August 2009. This cottage was comfortable and quite peaceful, everything you would need for an amazing vacation. Setting on the pier with a glass of wine, listing to the loons, it doesn't get any better. We enjoyed busy day's of exploring the Greenville area, hiking on Borestone Mtn. and all the other neat little towns near by. But at the end of the day you will be happy to return to the peace and quite of the lakeside cabin. The pond is beautiful, it was great having Kayaks and a Canoe on site. Karen Stevens was wonderful to work with, provided information on the area, places to go and things to see. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to be away from the crowds, and enjoys the woods and water. We will visit again.

About the host

Hosted by Karen Stevens

Owners Karen and Tom have taken the same 3 weeks in July in their cottage for over 30 years and have given their own 2 sons wonderful Maine summers. While there, they make improvements and work on gardens and maintenance. Tom reads a lot and Karen paints and writes songs. There is much socializing with family and neighbors, and it is always a wonderful, old fashioned time!