Beautiful lake side cottage

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Host

9.0

Wonderful

1 bedroomSleeps 464 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Hampden, ME

Hermon Mountain8 min drive
Cross Insurance Center19 min drive
Darling's Waterfront Pavilion19 min drive
Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy all that lake life has to offer with amenities like restaurants, shopping, and leisure activities nearby. Listen to the Loons and Peepers while relaxing on the deck near the fire. Head to town for dinner and a movie or to check out the local night life/leisure activities. Suits all purposes. The cottage sits up on a little hill. There is a ramp/stairway down to the water so guests can enjoy the water/kayaks etc. Hot Tub is not functional at this time.

Property manager

Ben Harvey

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

If you smoke or vape on the deck please make sure the bedroom window and front door are closed. Thank you.

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 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

About the area

Hampden

Located in Hampden, this cottage is on the waterfront. Bangor Waterfront Pavilion and Maine Savings Amphitheater are cultural highlights of the area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Cross Insurance Center or Darling's Waterfront Pavilion. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hampden, ME

What's nearby

Hermon Mountain - 8 min drive
Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 19 min drive
Cross Insurance Center - 19 min drive
Darling's Waterfront Pavilion - 19 min drive
Bangor Waterfront Pavilion - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Dysart's Restaurant & Truck Stop - ‬14 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
‪Chases Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful lake side cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful lake side cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful lake side cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful lake side cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Hermon Mountain and within 9 miles (15 km) of The Sports Arena and Penobscot River. Cole Land Transportation Museum and University of Maine at Bangor are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nadine C.

22 June 2024

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

Little piece of heaven

My husband and I loved the lake house. It was very peaceful and relaxing. We loved watching the chipmunks play, the loons and the Bald Eagle that landing on the tree in front of us. My husband took out the kayak to explore the pond. The place was clean and everything it described in the posting. When I did have a question Ben answered right away. I would definitely stay there again. Also, loved watching the sunrise over the water.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

14 May 2024

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

Great views! Centrally located.

So, what can I say that hasn’t already been highlighted. The property itself is your a typical Maine lake house. It is close to a few amenities like Hannifords and a few restaurants but not too far from Bangor. The interior is completely updated and is stocked as you would expect with top quality rentals. Views are top notch. And Ben our host is and was extremely responsive. This is definitely a place I would recommend If you’re on the hunt for something off the regular market. A+ listing as described.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea B.

6 May 2024

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

Nice spot

We needed a place that would accommodate our dogs. This worked out great. Nice quiet area. Clean, a little off the beaten path, had everything we needed and perfect for our short stay for the UMaine graduation. My only complaints: the water pressure, the sudden loss of electricity (something out of a horror movie) which was not the owners fault and the eyesore next door also not the owners fault. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Tiffany P.

23 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not happy

This is not a small cabin in the woods by yourself. It has close neighbors and is not really far from everything nor close. It does not have a usable hot tub though when we booked it, it was part of the amenities. Also there is a dock and some very steep stairs that go to the water. Apparently if the area gets rain the dock goes under water and you have no access to the lake. We asked the host to consider giving us a discount of $50 per night for the stay due to the broken hot tub and the dock being underwater giving us no access to the lake. We got the run around for over a month and the host has refused to work with us on these issues with the house. I have never left a bad review but I would not recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kartik K.

23 Oct 2023

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

Amazing property

It was a very well maintained and fully functional property

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very clean cute property on the waterfront! Enjoyed our stay and would love to return again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

10 Oct 2023

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

Getaway

My husband and i had a nice little getaway. The place was clean, quiet with breathtaking views to calm any nerves. We enjoyed ourselves. We were close to anywhere we wanted to go while being off the beaten path. Living in the city this was a nice break from the hustle and bustle.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

maryann z., Pittsburgh, PA

1 Oct 2023

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

Perfect location

Great location for easy drives to all of the sights in Maine. Bangor, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Moosehead Lake and even a nice short drive to St Andrews New Brunswick. It is on a pond with great views but the steps to get to are steep and sloping. Can take a walk on the quiet dead end road. Cabin was very clean with everything you would need. Easy communication with the owners. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARY G.

12 Sept 2023

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

Bar Harbor

Great location and Ben was great to answer any questions quickly.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peg W., The Villages, FL

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Resident Loons and Eagle on this Beautiful Lake

This is a beautiful waterfront property that overlooks Hermon Pond, a fun fishing lake. The cottage sits up off the lake for good views. The deck of the cottage is wonderful for bbq and watching the loons and the resident eagle. The cottage interior is simple and complete with linens, gadgets, s&p and papergoods. Furniture it's comfy, bed is very cushy. The view was obstructed but the window is to be replaced soon. Parking is perfect, good airflow and HVAC. Obvious care has gone into this place. Ben and Autumn are wonderfully responsive, exchanging the washing machine and giving us help and instruction when we asked. There was a mouse issue, very temporary I'm sure, because the cottage is very clean. We hope to return next year. Thank you Ben and Autumn for your hospitality.

Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

5 Aug 2023

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

Great get away with our dogs!

I loved the secluded feel of the cottage! Being able to sit on the deck and look out to the lake was my favorite part about the property. Our dog Stella really enjoyed jumping off the dock into the lake. This cottage was very comfortable and I will absolutely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry G.

30 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Herman Pond Camp

The cottage was very nice. The owner was very available for any needs. Great view of the Lake, we had use of the Kayaks. Good location with Brewer and Bangor only minutes away. The only down side was the Lake access was very weedy so swimming available but you had to make it thru the lily pads to clear water, and The stairway to the water was very steep. This fact was not mentioned in the add for the cottage....otherwise we had a very nice stay

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Richard M.

24 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute as a button

I only gave it a 3 for the cleaniness of the property to to the outside maintenance. But overall it couldnt of been helped due to the amount of rain. The cottage itself was adorable and very clean. I coulsnt of asked for a better host.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

7 May 2023

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

Very Cute, nice location We would stay there again.

We Would stay there again. Just need to address a couple of issues. The coffee maker did not work and needed a box of tissue. Can't fly with things like that.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

18 Oct 2022

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

Leaf peeping cabin

Leaf peeping- everything went smoothly except as we were about to leave the water shut off.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

11 Oct 2022

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

Glorious view !

It was simply wonderful. The cabin had all the amenities and the location is very peaceful. We enjoyed relaxing and watching the lake and colorful foliage .

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dolores W.

19 Aug 2022

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

Peace and Beauty

I really like this cottage. It had everything we needed including space to spread out even though it appears small. The location is really peaceful and beautiful. The king sized bed was very comfortable. The host, Ben was really responsive to our few concerns. The weather did not cooperate for sitting outside on the deck as it turned cooler and damp. But who can predict this 1 month in advance? The views from inside are pretty as well. We found short hikes in Bangor city forest and a nature preserve nearby (Hirundo?). Also the Hudson museum of native culture artifacts at Uof Maine in Orono. Overall a peaceful location which is what we were looking for . Ben was

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darby B.

30 July 2022

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

Incredible view

This was a wonderful VRBO experience. The hosts were amazing and the view is truly inedible! We highly recommend this cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Zoe N.

29 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, but few things to note

This property was in a perfect location- waterfront property, 5 mins from the gas station that is attached with a mini grocery store and Dunkin’s. The host was fast at communicating with me, especially during the stay, and was local to fix any issues that popped up. We enjoyed /appreciated the tailgate games provided and the snacks and bottled water. The kayaks were also a huge bonus we weren’t expecting. It was very peaceful sitting by the pond. The water was safe to swim in, though you do need to go past the lily pads and plants at first, but it is shallow so you can see underneath you. Though the waterfront is private, you could easily see the neighbors and there dogs would occasionally wonder on the property, which wasn’t an issue for us but could be if others decide to bring there dogs. We were also expecting the house to be cleaner upon arrival, and an extra wipe down was needed. Overall, my boyfriend and I enjoyed our time, just hoped for a little more privacy and cleanliness. Thank you for letting us stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

25 July 2022

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

Doggy get away

As I’m sure everyone knows it hard with pets to take some time off. We brought both our dogs and did some hiking and swimming we had a fantastic time. Ben the owner was very nice great place to stay

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022