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Lakefront Cottage on "Quietside" of Mt Desert Island facing Acadia National Park

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Looking up Hodgdon Pond
Looking down the pond
Entry path to Cottage 2
Facing the lake
Part of living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Seal Cove, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage on "Quietside" of Mt Desert Island facing Acadia National Park

PLEASE NOTE: Our cancellation policy is different from the one described by Vrbo. We will refund 100% of your deposit at any time, minus a $75.00 re-booking fee, if we can re-rent the same period as your booking to another renter. Please see the sample lease attached below.
Located in Seal Cove on the "quiet " side of Mount Desert Island, this comfortable and completely furnished cottage on Hodgdon Pond Farm welcomes you to Acadia National Park. Located less than five miles from Somesville, in the center of Mt. Desert Island, it provides convenient access to other villages and Park entrances. The cottage has its own dock, a canoe, two kayaks, two stand-up paddle board, and a Walker Bay 8' rowboat with sail kit. The cottage can be rented in conjunction with Cottage 1 (44879), which is about 2/3rds of a football field down the pond. Cottage 2 is slightly larger than Cottage 1 because there is a dormer in the Master Bedroom that offers a view down the pond as well as windows that look up the pond. Because it is also on deeper water, the rent is slightly higher. The two cottages share a sitting and play area with swings and sandbox beside two small ponds as well as a field. We keep the lower section of the shared field mowed and there is a storage box of outdoor games for use in this area..

Occupancy is limited to six people, regardless of age, though there is a futon bed in the sleeping loft. We occasionally allow an additional occupant, but charge a fee of $200 for a seventh person.

Wherever possible, we use 'Green' cleaning products, provide supplies made from recycled paper, low-watt bulbs, and implement other ways to reduce our impact on the environment. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has certified Hodgdon Pond Farm as an 'Environmental Leader.'
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
Renters must wash and dry beach towels, put dirty sheets in one laundry bag we provide and dirty towels in the other. Washing other towels a big help!

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seal Cove

Located in Seal Cove, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Travelling with kids? Consider George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Seal Cove, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Long Pond - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 26 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 27 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vacationland Coffee Roasters - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on "Quietside" of Mt Desert Island facing Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on "Quietside" of Mt Desert Island facing Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on "Quietside" of Mt Desert Island facing Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on "Quietside" of Mt Desert Island facing Acadia National Park located?

This family-friendly Seal Cove holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Seal Cove Pond and Acadia National Park. Long Pond is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Lawrence

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I first went to Mt. Desert Island in 1948 as a summer kid, then lived there year-round from 1979 - to 1995. In 1993 I returned to school, then taught at Northeastern and Lesley Universities, and also worked for the Rural School and Community Trust and KnowledgeWorks Foundation as a policy analyst. I am most at home in rural places and delighted to be living back in Maine again, this time in Camden. I've written 8 books, most of them about education, but more recently wrote my first novel "Islands of Time" set on Mt. Desert and nearby Little Cranberry Island, and the sequel, which will be available soon, "Ben's Story."

Why they chose this property

Hodgdon Pond Farm seemed like home from the moment I read about it in Downeast magazine in 1981. Land facing Acadia National Park on a one-mile lake that you can't see from the main road - what could be better? I love that we share this place with many animals and birds for whom it really is home. I enjoy exploring the many attractions of the Mt. Desert and Downeast Maine, and that at the end of the day when we sit on the dock or swing in the hammock, we feel we've never left the Park.

What makes this property unique

Private, quiet, lots of boats, well maintained, fully furnished, family friendly, but most of all the location right on the water.

Languages:

English, French