Propriedades com prática de paddleboard são uma raridade na área.
Um oásis de tranquilidade
Os hóspedes amam a região pela paz e tranquilidade.
3 quartos2 banheirosAcomoda 7 pessoas
Comodidades populares
Estacionamento no local disponível
Cozinha
Lava-roupa
Churrasqueira
Cais
Wi-Fi grátis
Explore a região
Seal Cove, ME
Seal Cove Pond
Place, Seal Cove Pond
2 min de carro
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
20 min de carro
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
22 min de carro
Bar Harbor, Maine (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
Airport, Bar Harbor, Maine (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
21 min de carro
Quartos e camas
3 quartos (acomoda 7 pessoas)
Quarto 1
1 cama King
Quarto 2
2 camas de solteiro
Quarto 3
2 camas de solteiro
2 banheiros
Banheiro 1
Banheira ou chuveiro · Apenas chuveiro
Banheiro 2
Banheira ou chuveiro
Espaços
Deque ou pátio
Cozinha
Área de recreação externa
Jardim
Espaço para refeições
Sobre esta propriedade
Lake Front Cottage Facing Acadia National Park on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert
Located in Seal Cove on the 'quiet side' of Mount Desert Island, this cottage at Hodgdon Pond Farm offers proximity to all the other attractions of the island and Acadia National Park. The 3 double bedroom/ 2 bath cottage with sleeping loft shares 7.4 acres and 800 plus or minus feet of shore front on Hodgdon Pond with Cottage 2, which is about 2/3rds of a football field away. (Please see 924253VB). The opposite shore of the lake is owned and protected by the National Park. Wildlife is abundant and guests frequently see osprey, Bald eagles, kingfisher and many other birds as well as deer, beaver, muskrat, and sometimes otter and moose.
The cottage has its own dock, canoe, two kayaks, two Stand-up Paddle Boards, and a rowboat. Swimming is best from the rocks on the opposite shore, and from a swim float in the lake. There is a charcoal grill, picnic table and outdoor furniture as well as a hammock overlooking the lake, Satellite TV and Internet. We now keep a section of the lower field mowed, and there is a storage box containing outdoor games for renters to enjoy. Note this is shared with people in Cottage 2, and there are posted house rules for using the games. PLEASE CHECK WITH ME ABOUT OUR CANCELLATION POLICY because it is very different from the one indicated by VRBO.
There are also two small ponds, a sitting area, swing set and sandbox on the property that are shared with people in Cottage 2.
Wherever possible, we use 'Green' cleaning products, provide supplies made from recycled paper, LED bulbs, and implement other ways to reduce our impact on the environment. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has certified Hodgdon Pond Farm is an 'Environmental Leader' as designated by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Though there are beds for 7 people, we limit occupancy to 6 people, but occasionally permit a 7th person for an additional charge of $250.
Keywords: Lake Front Cottage
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Informações importantes
O que você precisa saber
Propriedade nº 44879vb
Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Festas ou eventos de grupos no local são estritamente proibidos
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de monóxido de carbono.
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de fumaça.
Os recursos de segurança disponíveis na propriedade incluem extintor de incêndio e kit de primeiros socorros.
Esta propriedade tem espaços externos, como sacadas, pátios ou terraços, que podem não ser adequados para crianças; se tiver alguma preocupação, recomendamos entrar em contato com a propriedade antes da chegada para confirmar se é possível acomodar você em um quarto adequado
Informações a área
Seal Cove
Com excelente localização em Seal Cove, esta casa de temporada fica na zona rural e às margens de um lago. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co é uma atração famosa. Outros lugares muito procurados pelos visitantes são Acadia National Park e Acadia National Park's Visitors Center, onde é possível admirar as belezas naturais da região. Museu de História Natural George B. Dorr e College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum também valem a visita. Passeios de caiaque e mergulho livre (com snorkel) são ótimas oportunidades para se refrescar, mas você também pode tentar atividades como escalada em rocha e mountain biking nos arredores.
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 20 min de carro - 27.0 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 22 min de carro - 24.9 km
Cadillac Mountain - 31 min de carro - 32.7 km
Opções nos arredores
Aeroporto de Hancock County - Bar Harbor (BHB) - 21 min de carro
Restaurantes
Shell - 11 min de carro
Archie’s Lobster - 13 min de carro
Milagro's - 16 min de carro
Circle K - 17 min de carro
Little Notch Bakery - 17 min de carro
Perguntas frequentes
Lake Front Cottage Facing Acadia National Park on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?
Não, animais de estimação não são permitidos nesta propriedade.
Quanto custa ficar em Lake Front Cottage Facing Acadia National Park on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert?
A partir de 2 de jul. de 2026, os preços encontrados para uma estadia de 1 diária para 2 adultos em Lake Front Cottage Facing Acadia National Park on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert em 19 de set. de 2026 começam a partir de R$ 1.562, excluídos impostos e taxas. Este preço está baseado no valor mais baixo para uma diária encontrado nas últimas 24 horas para estadias nos próximos 30 dias. Os preços estão sujeitos a alteração. Escolha as datas da viagem para ver preços com maior precisão.
Quanto custa o estacionamento em Lake Front Cottage Facing Acadia National Park on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert?
Estacionamento no local disponível na propriedade.
Qual é o horário de check-in em Lake Front Cottage Facing Acadia National Park on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert?
Horário de início do check-in: 16h.
Qual é o horário de check-out em Lake Front Cottage Facing Acadia National Park on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert?
Horário de check-out: 10h.
Onde fica Lake Front Cottage Facing Acadia National Park on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert?
Perto do mar, esta casa de temporada fica a 1,1 km de Seal Cove Pond e a 4,5 km de Acadia National Park. Long Pond fica a 4,8 km.
Avaliações
10
Extraordinária
A menos que indicado de outra maneira, as avaliações aparecem em ordem cronológica, estão sujeitas a um processo de moderação e são verificadas.
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
great, comfortable and clean cottage with everything you need for vacation, great communication with the owner, thank you very much
Bogdan P.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jun. de 2025
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
George M.
13 de jul. de 2025
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Excellent location! Enjoyed waking up in the morning and having coffee outside enjoying the view of the pond and surrounding woods.
George M.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2025
Resposta de VrboOwner em 14 de jul. de 2025
Thank you George for this great review, and your private note. I am so glad you had a wonderful vacation.
Al the best,
Barbara
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Marg D.
16 de jun. de 2024
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Wonderful Acadia
Perfect place to stay for a relaxing getaway. Saw wildlife and spent time canoeing on a quiet sleepy pond or close enough to go to Bar Harbor or into the glorious Acadia for adventures.
Marg D.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jun. de 2024
Resposta de VrboOwner em 16 de jun. de 2024
We are so glad you and your family had a great time! Thanks for the wonderful review. We hope you return to HPF!
All the best,
Barbara
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
stuart g.
28 de ago. de 2024
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Great location on quite side of Island
Great location, very peaceful, houses got everything you could possibly need, great access to all locations within 30 minutes, plenty of boats to get onto the water, will definitely be back
stuart g.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2024
Resposta de VrboOwner em 28 de ago. de 2024
Thank you Stuart for this terrific review! I am so glad you and your family had a great time and want to return.
All the best,
Barbara
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Candace B.
18 de jul. de 2023
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Quiet but close to it all!
This was a great place to stay to have the peace and quiet of the island but also be close to all the experiences of Acadia! We loved our week in Maine.
Candace B.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2023
Resposta de VrboOwner em 18 de jul. de 2023
Thank you so much! I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the peace and quiet of the western side of Mount Desert and Hodgdon Pond Farm and explored Acadia.
All the best,
Barbara
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Lee M.
19 de jul. de 2022
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Great time in Acadia!
We had a great time at Hodgdon Pond Farm. Great location, great cottage, very peaceful, great to have access to the pond and all the kayaks, canoes, paddle board, and dinghy. Wonderful place!
Lee M.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2022
Resposta de VrboOwner em 3 de ago. de 2022
Thank you for this wonderful review! I'm really glad that you and your family had a great time, and hope we can welcome you back some time.
All the best,
Barbara
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Abby V.
13 de out. de 2018
Wonderful place to stay! The cottage had everything we needed and Acadia National Park was amazing!
We had a lovely week at Hodgdon Pond Farm - we would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a quiet, peaceful setting and visit Acadia National Park. The cottage was perfect - it had everything we needed and provided a quiet retreat. We loved hiking in Acadia and exploring Mount Desert Island. Highly recommend!
Abby V.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em out. de 2018
Resposta de VrboOwner em 23 de mar. de 2020
Than you so much for this wonderful review! I'm so glad that you and your family had a great week at Hodgdon Pond Farm and in Acadia National Park. You were terrific guests and we hope you come back soon and often!
Barbara
Avaliação arquivada
10/10 - Excelente
Margie G.
21 de ago. de 2017
Lovely well appointed home
Comfortable, private cottage on a beautiful pond. Very thoughtfully equipped. Definitely exceeded our expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning!
Margie G.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2017
Resposta de VrboOwner em 23 de mar. de 2020
Thank you so much for this lovely review! It makes us and our crew very happy to know you and your family enjoyed staying at Hodgdon Pond Farm, and had a great vacation. Please come back soon!
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Viajante verificado
4 de jul. de 2023
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Perfection.
This place is perfect. Complete privacy. Love that the entire time we were there we never saw another person on the water out front.
Viajante verificado
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jun. de 2023
Resposta de VrboOwner em 4 de jul. de 2023
Thanks very much for staying at Hodgdon Pond Farm! We are so glad you had a good vacation and enjoyed the peace and quiet though we hope you saw some of our neighbors- the beaver, eagle, osprey, and enjoyed the chorus of frogs!
Come back soon!
Avaliação arquivada
10/10 - Excelente
cynthia c.
30 de jul. de 2017
Very good
Very pretty cottage inside and out; clean, spacious,great beds and bedding, beautiful view of pond
cynthia c.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2017
Resposta de VrboOwner em 23 de mar. de 2020
Thanks so much for staying with us. Please come back soon!
Avaliação arquivada
10/10 - Excelente
Renee S.
6 de ago. de 2017
Paradise in the Most Peaceful Spot on Earth
I have been coming to MDI for 20 years now, and this is, hands down, the finest property I have ever rented. The location could not be more pristine. If you seek true tranquility and an escape from the noise of everyday life, this is the place for you. I never wanted to leave.
Renee S.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2017
Resposta de VrboOwner em 23 de mar. de 2020
Thank you for this wonderful review. It makes me very happy to know that you enjoyed being at Hodgdon Pond as much as we do. Thank you!
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Jacqueline L.
16 de ago. de 2020
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Cozy cabin by the pond
The house was even lovelier than pictures suggested. Well appointed and immaculate. Took advantage of the canoe, kayak, and SUP, and spent many hours reading by the pond. Bald eagle was a frequent pond visitor. Idyllic getaway for the whole family.
Jacqueline L.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2020
Resposta de VrboOwner em 16 de ago. de 2020
Thank you for this wonderful review, and also for taking great care of the cottage. I'm so glad the eagle cooperated. I promised him some some extra fish if he tipped his wings to you on his daily commute. Please come back soon!
Barbara
Avaliação arquivada
10/10 - Excelente
alan c.
18 de set. de 2016
Wouldn't Stay Anywhere Else
We always look for privacy and quiet when we book vacation rentals, and this one certainly fits the bill. Add charming and beautiful, with unobstructed views of a private lake and the woods of Acadia, and we found the perfect place. An easy and scenery-filled ride to Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor and to all sections of Acadia, we enjoyed every minute of our week long stay. The owner was helpful and quick to respond to any questions we had. Book it now.
alan c.
Resposta de VrboOwner em 23 de mar. de 2020
We loved having you stay with us and hope you come back soon! Your enthusiasm for Mt. Desert Island, Acadia National Park, and Hodgdon Pond Farm make me really happy because they are the places I love most dearly.
Thank you!
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Adam F.
13 de set. de 2023
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Peaceful Oasis on the Quiet Side
We had an amazing week here, with everything we needed for our family of 7. The house was packed with toys, puzzles, books, and activities for the whole family; the kitchen and bathrooms were well-stocked and more than adequate for us. Beds were comfy and just what we needed.
The property is beautiful and quiet, and we enjoyed all the boats and the access to the beautiful pond. We were there just after Labor Day and had the whole pond to ourselves and another family or two.
Highly recommended if you want to be on MDI without the crowds and chaos!
Adam F.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em set. de 2023
Resposta de VrboOwner em 13 de set. de 2023
Thank you for this wonderful review, Adam. I am so glad that you and your family enjoyed Hodgdon Pond Farm as much as we do!
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Monica S.
13 de jun. de 2023
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Relaxing paradise
The HPF cottage was perfect for our stay. The whole place was very clean and we enjoyed the at-home feel of it. It was a short drive to Acadia and the Park Loop Road. We enjoyed Thurstons Lobster Pound for dinner, which was about a 15 minute drive from the cottage. Our 2 year old appreciated the toys Barbara had at the house (he loved the pull along froggy), and we loved that she had a pack & play and booster seat for him there. The weather didn't cooperate for us to swim but we enjoyed the canoe on the property and loved that there were several small watercraft options to choose from. We loved our peaceful time at HPF and would absolutely return!
Monica S.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jun. de 2023
Resposta de VrboOwner em 13 de jun. de 2023
Thank you so much for this great review! I ma so glad you enjoyed the cottage and Thurston's. Froggy sends his best as he loved getting off the shelf and playing!
All the best,
Barbara
Avaliação arquivada
10/10 - Excelente
Rebecca R.
16 de out. de 2017
Peaceful, relaxing cottage for the perfect getaway
If you're looking for a restful place away from the hustle and bustle, this cottage is perfect. Very clean, well equipped with everything you could need, and situated on a delightfully peaceful pond, yet only a 20 min drive to anywhere on the island. We were able to enjoy sights of the Milky Way on a clear night, an enormous buck relaxing in the field near the cottage, and the amazing warmth of the wood burning stove on the cold nights. Barbara called us to make sure everything was as anticipated, and even offered some advice for a rainy day. Our family really enjoyed this place for our much needed stress-relieving getaway from everyday life, and we look forward to returning in the (hopefully near) future.
Rebecca R.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em out. de 2017
Resposta de VrboOwner em 23 de mar. de 2020
Thank you so much! It makes us very happy to hear that you had the relaxing and enjoyable vacation you needed, and we look forward to your return.
Avaliação arquivada
8/10 - Boa
Mary Ann B.
20 de out. de 2011
Peace and privacy
If you like peace and quiet and privacy, then this is the place for you. Since you can't see the other cabin from yours, you seem to "own" the pond. Our only regret was the low level of the pond in front of our cottage September 2011, but a drought is something no one can change. The owner sets a very high standard for using "green" products which is commendable.
Mary Ann B.
Resposta de VrboOwner em 23 de mar. de 2020
I'm so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of Hodgdon Pond Farm, though obviously I regret that the water level was low, in fact the lowest I have seen in over 30 years. You're right, there's nothing I can do about a drought, but I will extend and or move the dock and float next spring. I treasure the tranquility of Hodgdon Pond, as do the birds and animals that live there. It's always a pleasure to have people stay with us who appreciate that, as well as our continuing efforts to be "green."
Thanks very much!
Avaliação arquivada
10/10 - Excelente
2 de dez. de 2014
Fabulous water access, comfortable well maintained home
We have stayed at Hodgdon Farm Pond with various family groupings annually for more than 10 years. In June, July, August, September, October, even November, we have had many wonderful vacations.
The house is beautifully maintained and equipped. From lounging in the hammock to kayaking around the pond to grilling, there is always something to do. And we don't give up the comforts of home--dishwasher, washer/dryer, enough private space for family members.
Barbara is a thoughtful and friendly landlady. The house is extremely well maintained. And the location is amazing. All the splendors of Acadia are easily available--PLUS our own pond for swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, birdwatching.
Every year the wildlife is different--deer peeking in the sliders in October, muskrat on evening patrol in September, loons in high sumer.
Our children grew up here. The loft is a wonderful spot for logos, art projects.
Resposta de VrboOwner em 23 de mar. de 2020
Thank you so much for, first for being wonderful people who appreciate Acadia national park, and Hodgdon Pond Farm, and second for this terrific review. I hope you come back for many more years!
Avaliação arquivada
10/10 - Excelente
Kara C.
7 de ago. de 2016
Excellent Private Setting on the Quietside of Mt. Desert Island.
My family of four (including 2 almost 8 year-old boys) loved this home away from home. Very well maintained cottage with everything you need. Great selection of boats on the private dock, and truly a quiet setting with lots of privacy. Often we were the only ones on the pond, with about 10 homes lining one side of the pond. The other side is Acadia park land (no development). You look out to pure nature from the property, and have a great view even from inside the cottage. Our kids delighted in learning how to kayak on easy water, and we loved swimming off the float. We prefer the Quietside of MDI. Less traffic, even during this busy time of year, and you get to feel like a local after a few days of going into Southwest Harbor which is just 20 minutes away. Very short drive to some of the sights and great hikes. We will likely come back again, and have been spoiled by everything this cottage offers. Thank you!!
Kara C.
Resposta de VrboOwner em 23 de mar. de 2020
Thank you for this wonderful comment. You've touched on everything we love about Hodgdon Pond Farm, and why we love to share it with people who appreciate being there. We hope you come back very soon!
Avaliação arquivada
10/10 - Excelente
8 de jan. de 2015
My kids are asking "When can we go back to Hodgdon Pond?"
7-5-14 to 7-12-14
It is difficult to put into words how fabulous this trip to Maine has been. This island has so much to offer and we wanted to do it all. We loved the views of Hodgdon Pond and were were able to kayak, canoe, and swim on several occasions... All four of our children (ranging in age from 9 to 17) found plenty to do at and around the cottage. The younger ones especially enjoyed fishing at the smaller pond and some of our favorite moments were kayaking as a family at sunset. One morning, before the kids got up I enjoyed a run around the pond on the National Park access road. On another occasion, my husband took a bike ride around the same path (around 6 miles). While we loved the National Park, we realize that our experience would not have been as rich without our stay at Hodgdon Pond Farm. It made us feel like we had a portion of the park to ourselves. We will definitely recommend Hodgdon Pond Farm to family and friends and hope to return there again one day!
Eric, Mindy, and family, Maryland
Resposta de VrboOwner em 23 de mar. de 2020
Thank you for this wonderful review! It makes me very happy to know that you loved the feeling of coming home to the cottage, but never leaving the Park. That's what drew me to Hodgdon Pond years ago. I treasure that The Park owns and protects the opposite shore of Hodgdon Pond and so much land near us that provides safe haven for wildlife as well as those of us who visit. Please come back soon!
Avaliação arquivada
10/10 - Excelente
Jean S.
24 de set. de 2017
A Lifetime of Memories
The morning sun shines gently on the pond as I wake from the comfort of a peaceful nights sleep. The children slumber while I brew coffee in the fully equipped kitchen. Looking out the kitchen window I watch a small chipmunk gather his own breakfast on the dirt road that leads to this quaint cottage. Carrying my Maine coffee cup I walk down to the pond and sit on the dock to greet the day. A bald eagle joins me on his graceful flight over the water as he searches for his own breakfast. The water is like glass and it mirrors the blue sky and a few white puffy clouds that glide out towards the salty ocean just beyond the trees. I drain the last of my New England coffee from my cup and walk back towards the cottage. I find my husband in the living room reading one of the local area books he found on the shelf. "Morning walk?" I ask. He agrees and we head out the door to the dirt road. We stop by the tiny pond behind the house and question what type of animals visit this fairy like location to get a drink. As we walk a little further down the lane we soon discover it was two large bucks grazing in the field of wildflowers. They are not frightened of us on our stroll and just eye us curiously as we continue on our way. We stop at the small family cemetery and read the incredibly old stones. "What history in this beautiful place" we say. We turn and walk back the 1/8 mile to the cottage listening to the sounds of nature all around us.
The smell of sugar is in the air as we open the door and find the four teenagers we have brought with us diving into the donuts I had left on the counter. Plans for the day are discussed over the orange juice and chocolate covered treats. A drive into Bar Harbor is requested to walk on the 'land bridge' at low tide and the girls want to do a little souvenir shopping. The boys plan to skip rocks into the ocean to avoid the stores and my husband agrees to go with all of us as he wants to stop outside of town and grab some fresh lobsters for our dinner- of course our kitchen has a lobster pot! What great Maine cottage would not?
Upon our return the teenagers head out onto the pond in kayaks and rowboats to swim off the anchored swim platform. My husband starts a fire in the BBQ to grill some steaks while I prepare to steam the lobster. (We learned this technique from the lobster woman we purchased them from). After dinner the boys head out for some evening fishing while the girls and I work on a puzzle in the cozy living room.
Jean S.
Resposta de VrboOwner em 23 de mar. de 2020
Thank for this truly lovely, thoughtful, and interesting review. I love following your path, and seeing some of the same creatures in my mind's eye. We are in the other cottage this week, so I'm going to take a cup of tea to the little ponds and hope to see the muskrats and otter that were there as couple of days ago .
We really enjoyed having enjoy HPF and hope you come back soon.
All the best with thanks!
Barbars
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Tyler A.
24 de jun. de 2021
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Beautiful and quiet
Great location with easy access anywhere on the island. Excellent fishing in the pond, caught lots of perch and pickerel and bass. Appreciated all the kids books and toys. House got warm during the day but it was unusually hot weather. Didn’t like having to sign a separate lease independent from VRBO agreement. Kids loved the playground. Saw lots of wildlife. Great spot for families!
Tyler A.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jun. de 2021
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Mark H.
27 de set. de 2020
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Beautiful
Everything we expected!
Mark H.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em set. de 2020
Resposta de VrboOwner em 26 de out. de 2020
Thanks so much for staying at Hodgdon Pond Farm and being wonderful guests. We really enjoyed getting to know you a little, and hope you will return soon.
All the best,
Barbara
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Vicki l.
31 de jul. de 2019
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
location, location, location!
What an amazing place! If you are looking for a stay in a super-quiet, serene spot, then this is it. The cottage is very nice and extremely thoughtfully/well-equipped.
There are 3 bedrooms, 1K and 4 twins (1 single in loft), but the twins can be put together to make a King if needed. Linens are lovely, natural cotton.
We cooked every dinner there, including BBQ (charcoal provided, groceries 15min away). The location is fantastic, right on an idyllic large pond, with plenty of (non-motorized) water toys.
There are some mosquitoes, as there are everywhere in ME, but very tolerable for the super-bug-attracting me!
It was record-breaking hot one day, but there were fans in every room, so we were very comfortable (thank you!!).
We used the puzzle table the whole time for puzzles and cards.
We were able to get my 85-year old mom out into a canoe quite easily (lifejackets provided).
We lay out on the dock one night gazing at the milky way, satellites and even a large shooting star. The sky is incredible if you catch a clear night before moonrise.
We had a National Geographic moment with the loons as we sat quietly, and they drifted closer and closer to us, calling and then doing a courtship dance.
Awesome place, I can't wait to go back!
Vicki l.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2019
Resposta de VrboOwner em 23 de mar. de 2020
Thank you so much! It makes us very happy to know you had a great time, and that you appreciate the things we've done in hopes you will enjoy your stay. We can't take credit for the shooting star and courting loons, but it's lovely to know that they were there to add to your enjoyment of Hodgdon Pond Farm. Thanks for taking the time to write such a generous and thoughtful review, and please come back soon!
Avaliação arquivada
10/10 - Excelente
Pat O.
11 de out. de 2017
On Golden (Hodgdon) Pond
My husband and I stayed a week at HPF and could not have picked a better rental for our first visit to Maine and Mt. Desert Island. Cottage 1 is at the end of the lane--very quiet and private. The cottage is very well equipped with many of the little extras that make a stay comfortable. The master bedroom bed is very comfortable. With the window open at night we heard the loons early in the a.m.! We especially enjoyed the wood stove a few cool evenings. My husband liked fishing the pond from the canoe and I liked the hammock. Owner is prompt and easy to contact. This location is easy drive to Acadia and area sights. When not relaxing at the cottage we: ate at Thurstons and Bealls, had lunch and a walk at Jordon Pond House, went on a nature cruise out of Bass Harbor, took the carriage road bridge tour, hiked with picnic lunch the ocean path trail in Acadia. So our Golden Pond experience definitely lived up to our expectations.
Pat O.
Sobre o anfitrião
Anfitrião: Barbara Lawrence
I'm a summer kid who fell in love with Mount Desert Island and lived there year-round for 15 years. After many years and many travels, I still think of it as home. My first novel and sixth book, 'Islands of Time,' is set on Mount Desert Island. Linda Greenlaw, NYT best-selling author said, 'I really like it. It's a love-song to the people and landscape of Maine.' The sequel "The Other Island: Ben's Story" was published in 2017, and I'm proud that Greenlaw and other fine authors have liked it as well.
Por que o anfitrião escolheu essa propriedade
I was attracted to this property, formerly a hunting and fishing camp, because the ad boasted abundant wildlife. When I first saw Hodgdon Pond Farm, I realized proximity to Acadia National Park gave it enduring protection and privacy, and yet it was convenient to everything else on the island.
O que faz essa propriedade ser única?
I love reading in the hammock beside the lake, and listening to the sounds of the birds and animals - the trill of tree frogs, keening of loons, and the querulous calls of osprey that always sound as if they are trying to get children off to school. Sometimes I hear a beaver slap the water with its tail, and sometimes ravens loudly scolding an eagle. The bullfrogs, Kingfisher, and warblers add to this ever changing, ever fascinating serenade. I also love sitting in one of the Adirondack chairs near the Little Ponds. The last time I was there I watched a mother duck and four very small duckings paddling to the bridge with the beaver dam. When they got very close a mink lunged out from under the bridge - but missed them all. Another time I was weeding the garden between the ponds when an otter stood up about ten feet from me, clutching a frog in its paws, which it then crunched as it rested in the culvert. These experiences carry me through a long winter!