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Relaxing lake retreat boating, swimming, paddle boarding near Acadia National Pk

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A cabin with a dock extending into a lake, surrounded by trees.
Private kitchen
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden wall, a television, a sofa, and a bar area.
A cabin with a dock, a chair, and a garden bed with flowers.
A wooden bench by a lake with a cabin in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai

Explore the area

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Holden, ME
  • Place, Phillips Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Hollywood Casino at Bangor
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Indoor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing lake retreat boating, swimming, paddle boarding near Acadia National Pk

Quiet lake provides for watching the loons on the calm water. Great for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, and swimming.

Large screened in porch and 2 well lit fire pits for gatherings. Cozy wood finished camp with loft to rest after enjoying a day in Maines beautiful outdoors.

Foliage in the fall contrasting the evergreen and colorful leafed hills reflect picturesque views on the pond.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Return any boating items, life jackets, SUP etc….
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3566494vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Holden

Holden is home to this cabin. Paul Bunyan Statue and Bangor Opera House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bangor Mall and Bangor Farmers Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cross Insurance Center or Mansfield Sports Complex.
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Holden, ME

What's nearby

  • Phillips Lake - 3 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Penobscot River - 11 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 12 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 13 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 14 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Country Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing lake retreat boating, swimming, paddle boarding near Acadia National Pk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Relaxing lake retreat boating, swimming, paddle boarding near Acadia National Pk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing lake retreat boating, swimming, paddle boarding near Acadia National Pk?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing lake retreat boating, swimming, paddle boarding near Acadia National Pk?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing lake retreat boating, swimming, paddle boarding near Acadia National Pk located?

Situated in Holden, this cabin is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Phillips Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Long Pond and Fields Pond. Green Lake and Chamberlain Freedom Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cabin on the lake. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Lakeside Camp

We had a great time relaxing at the fishing camp on Holbrook Pond. It is full of charm and character. There is a ton to explore in the surrounding area as well
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Heriberto O.

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

We had a nice stay

Once getting adjusted to the cabin we had a pleasant time. Our host Wendell was top notch. We would come back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Great stay on the lake!

Wonderful little camp with setup of all you'll need inside and out. Kitchen well furnished, comfy living room with smart TV, oodles of equipment for the lake (paddleboard, canoe, kayaks, fire pits and more) and thoughtful hospitality by the hosts. This camp is the perfect blend of old school and new school--charm and tech. It was just two of us and the size was perfect. Bonus that dogs are welcome! Great VRBO rental that we'd love to stay at again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing experience at this camp and immediately booked another week. It is everything the listing claims it to be and much more. 10 out of 10. I can't say enough good about the camp or the hosts. Also, top level bass fishing. Neil from CT.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

Perfect Place

Perfect location. Bangor was a short drive to the west and Bar Harbor and Acadia national Park were about an hour to the south east. Our kids and pup loved the lake. We enjoyed the canoes and paddle board that were available for use. Great fishing and wildlife right on the lake. The cabin is great and has everything you would need. Very cozy and well kept. The hosts were very responsive answering all of our questions. Highly recommend. We already want to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Jeffrey and his family were excellent guests!! They were very communicative and clean. Tidied up everything before they left, did not even know they had been there by the way they left the cabin! We would love for them to stay again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This camp was fantastic! The hosts have covered every detail you could think of for a welcoming stay. They were incredibly responsive, and we could not have been happier. The screened porch is huge, and perfect for morning coffee and sunsets. There is a canoe, kayaks, and a paddle board for exploring the water, and there is plenty of space outside to relax. Our stay included some of the hottest days of the summer, and the AC kept everyone comfortable. We would recommend this cabin in a heartbeat, and would happily stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The camp was a peaceful retreat! Very comfortable accommodations, it had all you needed for a stay with many thoughtful touches! Very clean with nice linens and towels. We enjoyed utilizing the canoe, kayaks, and stand up paddle board that were available to use and watching sunsets from the screened in porch. Hosts responds quickly to questions and overall we had a wonderful stay! Pet friendly too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Wendell

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My husband is an engineer, I am a semi-retired RN. We enjoy volleyball & softball, and watching our grandkids play sports.

Why they chose this property

Holbrook Pond is so quiet there’s no public access so there are very few boats on the lake.

It’s so close to Town that it is a well kept secret! Holden is a very nice community!

What makes this property unique

Our camp is less than 7 feet from the water. Our dock goes from the back door onto the water. We have a great big sun porch to enjoy your morning coffee and listen to the . We also have a heat pump which provides heat and AC for comfort.
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