Paradise On Hobbs Pond ! Cottage on lake front! Only 8 minutes to Camden !

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Hope, ME

Barrett's Cove Public Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre
‪12 min drive‬
Megunticook Lake
‪12 min drive‬
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Red Loon Cottage is perched at the head of beautiful, pristine and desirable, Hobbs Pond. Swimming, fishing and boating await your arrival. You will be awed by the cry of the loons and the siting of eagles and osprey diving for their dinner. Hobbs is one of the most sought after lakes in the area as its proximity to Camden, Rockport and midcoast Maine. World class restaurants, galleries, shops, and museums are only eight minutes away. A short 10 minute walk will bring you to the center of Hope, where you will find Hope General Store, featuring delicious pizzas or fresh deli sandwiches and ice cream. The cottage is central to great biking and two hiking preserves are minutes away. It has a generous lawn to play games on and a fire pit to cook your smores over. The cottage comes with 3 adult kayaks, a child's kayak and a canoe. Please see my profile for more info on my commitment to help you have a wonderful Maine vacation. Thank You !

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Owner/Manager Eliza Massey

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No outside visitors allowed at anytime. No parties or family reunions. No daytime visitors. Strictly registered guests only. Thank you.

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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Hope

Located in Hope, this cottage is on the waterfront. Camden Opera House and Camden Public Library are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fernald's Neck Preserve and Camden Hills State Park. Golfer's Crossing Mini Golf and Oakland Park Bowling Lanes are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hope, ME

What's nearby

Barrett's Cove Public Beach - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
Mount Battie - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
Camden Opera House - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
Megunticook Lake - 12 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

Belfast Station - 23 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Jack - ‬12 min drive
‪Zoot Coffee - ‬12 min drive
‪Camden Farmers Market - ‬12 min drive
‪Camden Deli - ‬12 min drive
‪Camden Island - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise On Hobbs Pond ! Cottage on lake front! Only 8 minutes to Camden ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise On Hobbs Pond ! Cottage on lake front! Only 8 minutes to Camden !?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise On Hobbs Pond ! Cottage on lake front! Only 8 minutes to Camden !?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise On Hobbs Pond ! Cottage on lake front! Only 8 minutes to Camden ! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Fernald's Neck Preserve, Camden Snow Bowl and St. George River. Shirt Tail Point Park and Barrett's Cove Public Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

3 July 2024

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

Great views over the pond!

Wonderful get away spot! Close to Camden and Rockland, an hour from Boothbay. Lots to see and do.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

30 July 2024

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

Perfect vacation spot!

We loved every minute of our vacation at this cottage. The pond is crystal clear and we spent hours swimming and boating when the weather was nice. On rainy days, we spent time exploring the beautiful coastal towns. Loved the proximity to Hope General Store and the Sunflour Cookie Shed! We hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAUREN F.

13 Aug 2024

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

Delightful in every way!

We thoroughly enjoyed the cottage, especially the water views and access! The cottage was very roomy and comfortable. Interacting with the host Eliza was a pleasure both before and during our stay. She went out of her way to make sure we had an enjoyable experience. And we did!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

13 July 2024

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

Summer vacation!

Beautiful property! Lovely pond! Great fishing! Bald mountain and Ragged mountain hiking trails within a few miles with amazing views. Cottage has it all, even enjoyed a few games of croquet. Loons were very special!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

15 Aug 2018

Great time!

We loved our stay on Hobbs Pond. Good fishing, authentic summer camp feel, but close to Camden.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jean O.

25 Aug 2024

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

A good stay

The cottage is exactly as described and had what we needed. We had a very rainy start to our stay, but the games and books kept everyone entertained. Eliza was very responsive as a host! One thing to note, if you are traveling with any sensitive people (babies, small children or health issues), you will likely want to bring/buy bottled water for drinking. The well water doesn’t taste/smell good. Otherwise we were happy.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

4 Aug 2024

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

Perfect week on the lake!

We had a fantastic week relaxing on Hobbs pond. The cottage is quintessential Maine camp. The kids loved swimming in the pond and our youngest learned to Kayak. My husband and I also swam and kayaked and floated around on the hot days. We had a couple of rainy days and went into Camden and Rockland. The Farnsworth is an awesome museum and the perfect rainy day activity. Eliza was a great host and quickly brought over some blankets when I asked for extras. It’s a lovely camp in a perfect location for a family vacation. Highly Recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

20 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

Our stay on Hobbs Ponds was very enjoyable. Great location. Steps away from the pond. Peaceful, comfortable, and close enough to Camden if you desired but far enough to get away from the crowd. Many great sites close by.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

22 July 2023

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

Lovely stay

Sweet cottage with a homey and inviting atmosphere. Loved canoeing and swimming in the pretty lake and listening to the loons in the evening! The area is a magical place- Hope has a cute town center with a well-stocked general store. The area has plenty of hiking trails, pastoral rolling hills and charming New England homesteads with an abundance of wild lilys dotting the landscape. Only 8 miles to Camden and the oceanfront. We hated to leave!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

30 July 2023

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

The Greatest Escape

Nestled right on the water of Hobbs Pond you couldn’t ask for a better retreat if you tried. Eliza was a wonderful host and the cabin offered water activities as well as indoor for the one rainy day we had while there. It was perfect for our family of four and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our time there. The stars at night were something else and calm of the pond at first daylight was a dream. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

27 Aug 2023

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

Hobbs pond

Overall good experience. As stated in other reviews the property is next to a public landing which had a fair amount of traffic on weekends and evenings which is why 4/5 on location but certainly not a deal breaker. Otherwise clean and convenient to Camden. Good overall value for the price

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine J.

12 Sept 2023

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

The Ultimate Spot for Relaxation

The cottage is lovely and is the perfect size for a getaway. There are gardens hiding little treasures for the observant eye, and the pond and surrounding views are picture perfect. The rental, check-in, and check-out processes were easy, and location in proximity to Camden, Rockland, Rockport, and other mid-coast locations and activities was perfect. It took 15 minutes or less to reach each of our destinations. We sat by the pond and enjoyed our tea each morning and our wine each evening. We prepared all of out dinners on the Webber grill, and we played countless rounds of Scrabble, UNO, and Battleship with the games our host provided. Overall, an excellent vacation. We highly recommend renting this cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

20 July 2024

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The listing says it all - paradise! ⛵️

We just wrapped up our week at Hobbs Pond, we hated to leave! If the terrible review freaks anyone else out before they embark on a 16 hour road trip, and do not have the funds to rent another place, we thought we'd fact check all of those complaints, as we had none! 1. The house/cottage/camp is so quaint and clean. The owner really captured Maine. There is no air conditioning, but there are box fans and the breeze will truly blow you away, it's incredible. 2. Yes WiFi is slow, but it's fine. Did pick up in a few spots in the yard. Our kids brought their PlayStation and never used it. So leave your phone inside and go outside! 3. I'm not sure what bedding the other reviewer is used to, but we had Tommy Hilfiger sheets, comfy quilts and the most comfortable mattress ever! We slept like logs every night. I did bring some extra bedding based on the other review just in case, didn't need it so I laid my quilt in the yard and took a nap. 4. We never got to meet the host, but she seems lovely and everyone we met was so nice. I hope the other review didn't scare her away. 5. There are simple instructions to use the waterfront door, so we did. It was in fact locked, I jiggled the handle myself. The bolt and the door handle locks worked just fine 👍. My husband grew up in Maine, and he agreed this is an authentic Maine "upta camp" experience. I would hate for any family to miss out on this paradise. The only suggestion from our boys was to add a wharf to jump off! 😉

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Megan R.

7 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, location

Great place to be stalked by owner

Strangest home rental experience we’ve ever had. We experienced totally unhinged behavior from the owner and neighbor. After arrival, we realized the rental was not for us. Wi-Fi was too slow for us to work, beds and bedding were very old. So we booked another place to stay and planned to use the cottage and pond during the day. On our way to use the house on the first sunny day of our trip, the owner texts us that she is in the house. What the? She showed up to the house without telling us and was inside? The only reason we knew, was that we randomly texted her on our way to the home saying we had booked somewhere to stay but planned to use during the day. She tells us she had someone else come over the night before (again no notice to us) because a nosy neighbor looked in the windows and saw that nobody was there the first two nights. This was a required week rental and owner never asked when we were even checking in. less than 72 hours after check in, 3 people had stopped by the house unannounced and 2 had gone inside. Owner then told us we had “abandoned” the house even though we had taken the key and had left the house EXACTLY the way she left it for us. The lock is broken so you can’t lock the door. She also told us she was renting it to someone else for the rest of the week because it was abandoned. We paid for the entire week. We can come and go as pleased. Super creepy behavior and we felt watched and monitored so we never went back. We reported the owner to VRBO.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

21 Sept 2024

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

27 Aug 2022

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

Great - loved it.

Great swimming and kayaking!! Thanks.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

23 Aug 2022

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Wonderful visit!

We loved our week at the cottage - Eliza was great to communicate with and left fixings for s’mores, firewood, and fresh flowers! The pond was beautiful and my boys had a blast swimming, kayaking, and fishing off the dock and we loved having fires while watching the beautiful sunsets. Plenty of room in the bedrooms for a pack n play, and the house was well stocked with games and toys for kids. The location is unbeatable being able to enjoy the pond but also being so close to Camden which was totally charming! We also enjoyed walking to the Hope General Store for pizza and treats and going to the playground behind it! Thanks for a great visit! We hope to be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

23 Aug 2022

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

A wonderfully relaxing week near Camden on quiet Hobbs Pond

This simple summer camp provided a perfect location for nearby hiking, cycling, visiting local farm-stands, and for exploring the surrounding coastal towns and villages. But we were equally contented to just 'stay put' -- as the comfortable cottage and large, shaded yard at water's edge provided a lovely view and opportunity to observe the loons and other wildlife. The dock and small 'beach' provided easy access for swimming and for use of the kayaks (at shallow end of the Pond). The host was very welcoming and generous!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

9 Aug 2022

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

A wonderful relaxing vacation.

We had a very relaxing vacation. The cottage was so comfortable. The pond offered swimming and kayaking. The area was peaceful. But still close to things we wanted to see and do. Thank you for a fantastic place to spend our week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

17 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely cabin on a beautiful lake

My family loved our week at this special cabin. Some bonuses: the cabin is bigger than it looks in the pictures, one of the bedrooms overlooks the lake, there are two living rooms (we did one for the kids, one for the grown-ups!), the cabin is full of unique touches that make it homey, and the lake is crystal clear. We loved kayaking on the lake and swimming. My younger daughter spent most of her days wading and swimming off the dock, where it is shallow and sandy. Camden is so close for nights out! If you're staying for a full week with your family, I recommend bringing extra towels, washcloths, toilet paper, and paper towels, and BYO coffee, condiments, and cooking oil. The owner was very responsive and helpful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

14 July 2022

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

We loved our stay on Hobbs Pond

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage! The pond is beautiful and the location was convenient for exploring nearby Camden. The cottage was well stocked with books and games and Eliza was kind enough to provide us with s'more fixings for the firepit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

28 Aug 2021

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

Great stay on Hobbes Pond!

A classic Maine cottage on a lovely little lake. The kids loved swimming near the dock and paddling in the kayaks. Hope is a great little town and it was lovely to be so close to Camden.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe R.

24 Aug 2021

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

Quiet lakefront property that's great for a family vacation!

We enjoyed a wonderful week on Hobbs Pond and highly recommend this property! The lake is shallow and good for children learning to swim. There are multiple kayaks (including one for kids - our 6yo taught himself how to kayak!) and life vests, a large yard good for yard games and plenty of Adirondack chairs for relaxing, as well as a fire pit for s'mores at the end of the day. We took one "beach day" to go to the ocean, but as another reviewer said, once you've stocked the fridge, you really have all you need right there! Eliza (host) was extremely responsive and helpful. A truly wonderful spot!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

14 Aug 2021

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

Great view and quiet lake must go!

Very attentive host. Very quiet lake in mid coast Maine. Close to towns and a general store but once you have what you need you won’t leave. Enjoyed the kayaks available and the dock. Laying in bed in front of house at night with windows open and listening to the loons is unforgettable. Enjoy this space!

10/10 Excellent

Marya D.

11 Aug 2021

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

Extraordinary bliss

This property helped my family relax and rejuvenate together! The kayaks and the beautiful pond were respite for us. The cottage was well appointed in every way including charcoal and lighter fluid for grilling And fixings for s’more’s! Sleeps four comfortably with one queen bed and one king bed… With glorious Waterview… Book your stay next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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