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Vacation on a beautiful lake in Maine Convenient location to the coast of Maine.

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Kids

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Vacation on a beautiful lake in Maine Convenient location to the coast of Maine.

Sweet, comfortable, cozy rustic cottage on the shores of Hobbs Pond. Large yard for yard games or cooking out on the gas grill. Private beach with a dock to sit on or tie the canoe up to. There is also kayaking available. Fabulous fishing and sparkling clean water for lots of swimming. Close to town for shopping or several five star restaurants. Hiking trails or mountain climbing. Explore the coast!

Property manager

Barbara Mason

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Talk to owner. 1 big dog Leashed always
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not drink the water. Fine for washing, showers and boiling. No fires, no candles.
Dogs shall be on leash at all times, no free roaming.
Limit-4 overnight guests (including children)on the property Limit-2 cars on property No parties

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hope

Located in Hope, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Camden Snow Bowl and Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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.
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Hope, ME

What's nearby

  • Mount Battie - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Camden Opera House - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Megunticook Lake - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Barrett's Cove Public Beach - 13 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 26 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 29 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 Vacation on a beautiful lake in Maine Convenient location to the coast of Maine. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Vacation on a beautiful lake in Maine Convenient location to the coast of Maine.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation on a beautiful lake in Maine Convenient location to the coast of Maine.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation on a beautiful lake in Maine Convenient location to the coast of Maine. located?

Located in the heart of Hope, 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 Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin is on a lovely clear lake. Very quiet, private and peaceful. The cabin had everything we needed. Master bed was very comfortable. No air conditioning but did t need it because of beautiful evening breezes. Would have been nice to have use of a kayak or paddleboard on the lake. We looked into renting one but didn’t seem easy. Barbara was a lovely and welcoming host and would have done anything to make us enjoy her much loved property. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lance g.

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

Rustic lake cabin

Lovely rustic cabin on Hobbs Pond. Comfortable and clean, everything you need. Host lives nearby, very friendly and welcoming but respects your space. Photos are representative. Great for a couple, maybe a small child or two. Nice (rustic) shower. Quiet rustic camp, not a party spot. Rustic is obviously the word, in a good way. We’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Fantastic location for this sweet rustic cabin

This cabin was rustic and cozy and had all the essentials you need for a classic Maine experience! The location must be emphasized because it couldn't be beat, as the pond was pristine and beautiful. It was close to the coastline but tucked away so you felt more remote, at the same time could easily get necessities. The hostess was absolutely lovely, very accessible and helpful but never overbearing. The cabin could get chilly at night so wouldn't be appropriate to stay here off season. We loved it and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nevena M.

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

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay for 2 weeks at Barbara cottage. The place had all we needed, it was clean well maintained and we had a best sleep there . The lake is so close and we has a great time on a canoe that Barbara has available for her guests. The lake is so clean and great for kids to swim in. The cottage is perfect size for 4-5 people and has all you need to cook and WIFI was great as I was working during our stay. The outside there is grill and seating for dining or just enjoying the time out. The neighborhood is so quiet and loons can be heard at night. Barbara and Amy were amazing hosts making sure we had all we needed. We are defiantly planing to be back, thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jenna M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

False advertising, unprepared to host

This was easily the worst peer to peer rental experience I have ever had. The pond was beautiful, location wonderful. The building itself was a ramshackle dump. List of grievances: 1. We all expected to be able to work remotely on this trip. Not possible as the internet they advertised was barely functional despite several requests to address this issue, no resolution. Massive loss of productivity and wages. 2. The side deck where the grill and tables were had an old apple tree grown over it, very charming! Until you realize it was infested with poisonous caterpillars! Yes that’s a thing! One in our party had so many rashes on his body he needed to go to urgent care and take prednisone. 3. No onsite coin op laundry as advertised in thr listing. They were referring to the laundrymat in town 15 minutes away! 4. Barely ever enough water pressure to take a shower, AND the water wasn’t potable it was from thr pond! Another omission from the listing! 5. The towels, linens, plates etc were completely worn out and frankly inappropriate to offer to guests, nevermind paying renters. The hutch full of flatware was covered in dryer sheets presumably to keep rodents out. 6. The general state of repair in this run down shack. A rotten step shed it’s corner on the fron stoop and caused me to fall. Awesome. 7. MICROMAGING LANDLORDS FROM HELL. They literally live next door and send snippy texts about nothing. The whole time we felt unwelcome and unwanted. They had clearly never rented this place out before and wanted to take advantage of the ridiculous rates people are getting this summer coming off covid. We looked for a better place to move to for the duration of the trip starting after the third day, but that was not an option as this was a historically busy summer. So we decided to try to make the best of it. Honestly, should have gone home early and asked VRBO for a refund. I was going to let this go and move on and leave their dignity alone as far as a review goes. Then she charged us $80 for screen door repairs and a missing mattress pad. TO FIX THE SCREEN DOORS THAT WERE ALREADY BROKEN? And why would one of us want to steal any threadbare bedding? I get that it all needs replacement, but you can’t charge us for that. Trashy. Listen, do yourself a favor and don’t rent this place, even if it’s the only one left. Staying home is better.
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kirk J.

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

Good quiet location for a relaxing family cabin vacation.

Nice quiet lake with quick access to the water. Deck and grill for hanging out and cooking outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill B., Norfolk, Va

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

Wonderful spot

We had a wonderful stay at Barbara’s camp. Absolutely perfect in every way!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

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

Beautiful Pond Idyll!

Blue Loon was just what we imagined it would be and more! The cottage is outfitted with every board game and puzzle imaginable and the owner lives nearby and is attentive to your needs. The kitchen was outfitted with plenty of dishware and cookware, there is a gas grill off the furnished deck, and our queen sized bed was comfortable. The twin bedroom went unused, but was well lit and would have been fun for our twins when they were children. Not everyone drinks the water; knowing this, we bought gallon containers of spring water for 80 cents at Reny’s, though the owner will provide some for you to get started. Hobbs Pond has pristine, clear water and you can see through to the bottom well off shore. It is extremely quiet except for the two loon families (which are well guarded residents of Hobbs Pond). We rented kayaks for the week from Maine Sport (they delivered from Camden) and enjoyed paddling on the glassy waters, looking for wildlife and seeing more waterlilies open everyday. Swimming was delightful with a gradually dropping sandy bottom to at least chest high. No leeches, thank goodness. There are regular morning swimmers doing a lap along the shoreline. This is a family place and dogs on leashes are welcome. Our dog is a beginning swimmer and it was perfect for him! He even jumped off the dock to retrieve things a few times everyday! He dried off in the sunshine on the deck before taking off with us on a nearby hike (there are many nearby trails, all levels). The Hope General store is less than a mile away and the friendly owners stock all the essentials you may have forgotten as well as great sandwiches, pizza, desserts, and snacks. But, everything we are looking for on Maine’s Midcoast seems to be 15-20 minutes away from Hope! We could eat out every day in Camden, Rockport, Rockland, or Lincolnville and not go to the same place twice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianne Z.

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

A wonderful vacation

We spent a relaxing week in the Blue Loon cottage with our seven-month-old infant son. We found this lovely cottage to be immaculately clean, very well equipped, and well maintained by the owners, who obviously care for it a great deal. The location is quiet and tranquil, and the community very friendly. I should explicitly mention that Hobbs Pond, at least throughout our stay, turned out to be untypical in being a place of quiet and tranquility instead of a watery racecourse for hordes of motorboaters. In addition, the water is clear and remains shallow for a great stretch, making it ideal for infants and small children. It should also be mentioned, since the online listing doesn't, that the cottage in fact lacks drinkable water: its water supply comes directly from the pond. This can be a concern for people who need constant access to clean running water (eg, as the case may be, vacationing with a young baby), and as such, it's a detail that might be worth including in the online listing in the future. As for us, we took a day or so to adjust, and after that we both agreed that we'd return again without hesitation.

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Mason

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