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Back of house lake side, with deck, gas BBQ, Table and 4 chairs, 4 extra chairs
Front of cottage, Lake is in the rear, flat and level to the lake, 40'  away
Lake view from living room
Living room, 65' TV, leather reclining couch, 2 recliners
Reviews
10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
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  • Fireplace
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  • Kitchen
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Gym
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Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

9:00 AM

Explore the area

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Bucksport, ME
  • Popular LocationFort Knox State Park17 min drive
  • Popular LocationCross Insurance Center30 min drive
  • Popular LocationDarling's Waterfront Pavilion31 min drive
  • AirportBangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)35 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2, guest room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3/Office

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Upscale Lakefront Cottage - Kayaks, Jacuzzi for 2, A/C, 45 min to Bar Harbor

Rent by the week. 7 night minimum stay. Experience a slice of heaven and Enjoy Maine, "the way life should be" in a new UPSCALE 4 season romantic lakeshore cottage with breath taking views, in a convenient location on Hancock Pond, close to town and tourist areas like Bar Harbor, yet private with a rural feeling, complete with wildlife such as chipmunks, humming birds, loons, ducks, an eagle once in awhile, etc. The upscale cottage is in Bucksport, a beautiful small seaside town that was founded in 1764 on the Penobscot Bay (ocean). Bucksport is 30 minutes from Bangor Airport, 40 minutes from Bar Harbor/Acadia, 30 minutes from Camden, Blue Hill, Castine and other lovely areas. Bella Cottage is only 40' from the lake in a pristine swimmable cove, yet only 15 minutes to the town Bucksport, with grocery store and restaurants. Fabulous views and all of the modern upscale conveniences for your comfort and pleasure. Three bedroom, 2 bath, single story cottage completely furnished, including all linens. The master and 2nd bedroom have a queen size bed (firm) and the 3rd bedroom has a futon that is converted into a full size bed. AIR CONDITIONING in the Living Room and Master Bedroom for your comfort, as it can get hot in the summer! Ceiling fans throughout. The cottage has WIFI for internet access and an incumbent bike for exercise on a rainy day. Front load full size large capacity washer and dryer for your convenience -- no trips to the laundry mat. Gourmet kitchen with new high end appliances including induction stove, oven, programmable microwave, dishwasher, Refrigerator, air fryer, iced tea maker, boiled egg maker, blender, toaster, toaster oven, tea kettle, Keurig coffee maker, lobster pot, cooking utensils, linens, etc. Living Room has AIR CONDITIONING, one wonderful comfortable LEATHER RECLINING couch and 2 recliners to relax at the end of a busy day. The living room has a Smart 65" HDTV with direct tv, DVR, DVD player, and surround sound for your pleasure. Master bedroom en suite has a ceiling fan, TV, new queen size firm bed, luxury sateen sheets, jacuzzi tub for 2, a separate shower, and dual sinks and AIR CONDITIONING! Guest room (2nd bedroom) has a queen size firm bed, luxury sateen sheets and a ceiling fan.. The 3rd bedroom is an office with a desk, a printer, a futon that converts into a bed, and an incumbent bike for exercise. The deck includes a table with 4 chairs, 4 additional light weight chairs that can be moved where desired, a new Genesis propane gas grill, a fire pit for roasting marshmallows and hot dogs. Everything needed for a wonderful Downeast Maine Vacation! This is our 2nd home and we furnished it with the items for maximum comfort and convenience. You will not be disappointed. Minutes to downtown Bucksport where you have access to groceries, gas stations, restaurants and fun things to do, like seeing the Observation Tower on the Penobscot bridge, Fort Knox, and taking a movie in at a quaint 1920's local movie theater, the best old fashioned ice cream shoppe, good memorable restaurants, book store, fish hatchery, take a walk along the awesome walking trail on the waterfront, see the new Art Light House, Huckleberries gift shop, and sweet cheeks bakery. Be sure to see the grave marker of Colonel Buck on Main Street, where the legend says a witch burned at the stake said she'd leave a boot and a heart on his tombstone! The cottage is stocked with high end sheets and towels, plenty of linens as well as items such as hand soap, bar soap for showers, toilet paper, paper towels, k-cups, dish soap, dishwasher soap, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and a few other such items for your convenience. Discount of 5% for 14 nights or more for stays from June to the end of September. Discount of 10% for 28 days or more. Cottage is perfect for 2 couples or 4 to 5 people, maximum.

Property manager

Cathy Bella, owner; Sandy Robshaw Property Manager
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Septic tank. Do not put anything other than toilet paper down the toilet, no food scraps down kitchen drain as there is no garbage disposal.
No Smoking, parties or loud noise. Kayaks are at your own risk. No liability by owner. Please water flower beds and grass if no rain that week.
Upon checkout, please wash and dry towels. Leave them folded on Dryer. Please wash and dry sheets if time permits. So appreciate this!

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bucksport

Located in Bucksport, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Bucksport Golf Club and Winterport Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Point State Park and Toddy Pond. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cross Insurance Center or Bangor Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bucksport, ME

What's nearby

  • Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory - 16 min drive
  • Fort Knox State Park - 17 min drive
  • Telephone Museum - 28 min drive
  • Cross Insurance Center - 30 min drive
  • Darling's Waterfront Pavilion - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bucksport House of Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Friars' Brewhouse Tap Room - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upscale Lakefront Cottage - Kayaks, Jacuzzi for 2, A/C, 45 min to Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upscale Lakefront Cottage - Kayaks, Jacuzzi for 2, A/C, 45 min to Bar Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upscale Lakefront Cottage - Kayaks, Jacuzzi for 2, A/C, 45 min to Bar Harbor?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Upscale Lakefront Cottage - Kayaks, Jacuzzi for 2, A/C, 45 min to Bar Harbor located?

Located in the heart of Bucksport, this cottage is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Bucksport Golf Club and within 9 miles (15 km) of Toddy Pond and Branch Lake. Jonathan Buck Monument and Silver Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing and peaceful getaway
We truly enjoyed Bella Cottage. It was a great central location for all we wanted to do. It was very clean and well stocked with the neccesary essentials. Very comfortable and easy to figure out how to work all appliances and heating system. The view of Hancock Pond was magnificent from the cottage and had a nice deck from which to enjoy as well! We recommend Bella Cottage completely!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bucksport Cabin
Property was very clean, as shown in pictures. Very close to Ft. Knox and downtown Bucksport. 1 hour drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Great location on Handcock Pond. Would definitely recommend. Owner and local agent are very responsive and great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with everything you need!
All you need is there
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent relaxing vacation!
Absolutely wonderful to spend a relaxing week on Hancock pond at Bella Cottage. Plenty of space for our family of four (kids 12 and 8). We enjoyed the kayaks, swimming, fire pit, and the comfortable recliners for movie time. Close to lots of great ice cream spots, the Observation Bridge, and Fort Knox. The kitchen was very well stocked for all the cooking we did and we also really enjoyed eating at McLeod’s and Crosby’s. Highly recommend a stop at the Unique Rock Shop!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Maine Retreat
This property is lovely. Watching the morning fog roll in across the lake is so peaceful. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need. Our bed was comfy in the master room. The check-in procedure was a little different from other VBROs in that we had to meet the property manager to exchange the key, both for check in and out, but this didn't cause any delays. Nice folks. Nice home. We loved Maine!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely awesome place!
We spent a peaceful and relaxing 10 days here. Close enough to Acadia and Bar Harbor to visit, but far enough away to get away from the crowds. Bucksport is a neat little town as well. The house was super clean, and everything was well stocked and just like the pictures. If you’re into fishing the lake is some great bass fishing as well. The owners are very responsive and helpful. This one is on our “repeat” list to return! Can’t recommend this one enough!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

C E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
The location of this house is wonderful. The pond is secluded, quiet and relaxing. There is one neighbor close to the property but they were quiet and respectful. The house is clean, spacious and fit our needs perfectly. The property manager and owner weee so nice and great to deal with. We had one small problem while there and they dealt with it immediately and worked hard to make our stay enjoyable. The only recommendation I would have is to change to keyless entry. We had to coordinate with the property manager for check in and check out. She was accommodating but it would be keyless entry would be helpful. Thank you for allowing us to stay at this wonderful property! My family thoroughly enjoyed themselves and it was hard to say “ goodbye”
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M., Gettysburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely rental!
This is a lovely cottage, immaculately clean in a great location. There are loons on the pond and we saw eagles and osprey fishing there too. Communication with the owners and the property manager was easy and the house is very well supplied. If we come back to this area we would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lobster feast!
Great views and fishing. A little too much personal belongings in sight.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia m., Titusville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My other home!
Loved this property so much from 3 weeks last year, we opted for 10 weeks this time. We consider the owners friends and kept in contact. Was sooo tough to give the keys back yesterday. Felt so much like home. Thank you Cathy and Bob.
Stayed 69 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
What a beautiful place. The pictures don’t do it justice. We had such a great time. The owner has a detailed folder with things to do, places to eat etc. The place was stocked with everything you need. Very relaxing and peaceful view. I would definitely stay here again .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hancock pond cottage- great rental
Great property! Would definitely consider this as a return rental. Would have liked kayaks at the property & keyless entry. Fishing was great. It's a bitting pond! Saw osprey, eagles & ducks at various times on the pond. Had baby salamanders make their home in our kayaks. House was well stocked with kitchen, bathroom and linen supplies. About 40 minutes to Arcadia. Bucksport was a 10 minute drive to grocery store. Visit the friar house brewery for their lobster roll. Would recommend this property for a 5 people or less family gathering.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

patricia m., Titusville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!!
We rented five different homes, in five different areas through VRBO during our summer stay in Maine. This one was our favorite. Sad to leave! Had everything you could want, one level easy living, clean and modern. Cable TV and WIFI worked great. Love our 3 week stay so much, we have rented again for next year. Miss it already!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Peggy V., Parkville,Md.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful lake location
Beautiful, newly remodeled home is located on a quiet lake. Property has a kitchen with everything imaginable. The only draw back is the milweed in lake. Water shoes are a must and a raft or float for the water would make time in the water more enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and serene.
Super comfortable cottage, surrounded by quiet, beautiful scenery. Enjoyed feeding chipmunks and exploring the vicinity. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful!
Our family of 5 (2 adults and 3 young children) had a fabulous stay at Bella Cottage! Cozy, very well stocked, and just all around fantastic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

william b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very serene
Enjoyed the privacy. Setting was beautiful in the cove. Beautiful weather to sit on the dock to fish or the deck listening to music havinga cocktail, morning coffee. The hummingbirds were amazing. Zipping all around us. We definitely would come back. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely breathtaking
This Cottage is absolutely beautiful! Had the most relaxing stay and there wasn’t one thing I didn’t enjoy. Fishing was great, water clear and warm. Loved jacuzzi tub. Stocked with everything you will ever need. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful Cottage with our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation!
We had a wonderful 2 week vacation at Bella Cottage. The cottage was extremely well stocked and had everything we needed, plus the air conditioning was an added bonus! I do recommend water shoes as it makes it easier to get in and out of the water. The table and chairs on the deck are extremely comfortable we were able to see some amazing sunsets! It was tough to leave and we will be back soon. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is it!
Want to relax, sit near or on a pond, and have plenty of what you need to whip up a dinner for the family? THIS IS IT. Everything was wonderful; we particularly appreciated: a very well stocked kitchen (dishes, silverware, cooking items and appliances), comfortable porch chairs on a spacious deck, and two very clean bathrooms. We rented a canoe (The Activity Shop in Blue Hill, recommended) and enjoyed both paddling and swimming in the lake (bring water shoes). We cooked several meals and had plenty of space and the needed equipment. The double reclining couches are comfy and the Wi-Fi was a nice bonus (for when you need to re-plug into the world). Absolutely great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Michael Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting Vacation
-location is lovely, right by the water reservoir, just bring water shoes so that you don't slip on the rocks entering the water. There seems to be a camping place near the property, but fortunately no one was there during our stay, so we had plenty of privacy. The only exception was some man who showed up one morning and started taking pictures from outside the house. But, the owner assured us later on that she knew him. -the cottage is spacious with 3 bedrooms. There were some clothes left in the closet, but we managed to find space to put our things just fine. One of the smaller bedrooms has a see-through glass door, not a big deal for children, and its sofa bed is too short for an adult anyways. The living room has been lovely decorated with severed heads of deer hanging here and there. -the place is mostly clean. We only had to clean the master bathtub (dead bugs, hair and debris). The outdoor lawn was also clean when we checked in. But you know, however the loons and geese are romantic at night, they are still living creatures. And they love to use the lawn, too. Which means that towards the end of stay, you will need the water shoes to safely cross the lawn covered in poop. On top of that, there was debris on the porch including the lawn furniture, but that's obviously impossible to control too. Unfortunately, the outdoor faucet had no running water during our stay, nor even a hose to connect to, so we couldn't clean that well. -internet worked sporadically but there are also landline phones scattered throughout the house to keep you connected. We knew the phone worked well because we got all sorts of incoming calls during our stay, presumably from friends of the owner. -the owner seems to care a lot about the cleanliness and the condition of the place. If you read the thick manual in the cottage that is, by the way, very different from the VRBO description, you will see that you are expected to do quite a bit of cleaning and replenishing before you leave, including washing the bed sheets, replacing all used coffee capsules, and driving the trash and recyclables to the downtown dumpster, no less. -The property manager is not very knowledgeable about the property and its rules, but this is what the manual (see above) is for. Also, be prepared that what you agreed upon with the owner will not necessarily be honored by the property manager and vice versa. But these challenges make the vacation time more interesting, do they not?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joe and Patty A., Papillion, NE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite Getaway
Very relaxing with everything you would need, extremely clean and comfortable. Great location to take in all there is to do in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little gem in the.woods
Very clean,looks just like the photos, felt wonderful and very quite
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cottage
We had a lovely time staying at Bella Cottage. It was so nice to wake up and look out at the lake. The cottage had everything we needed and some great new kitchen and home gadgets we enjoyed trying - the induction stove was awesome. We were able to easily rent a canoe to use on the lake and the dock was great. I would suggest a sign on the dock "No Diving or Jumping" . It is very shallow at the end but looks inviting to jump in. Another suggestion is a set of bunk beds instead of a futon or removing the desk and having bunks and the futon for even more bed space. Another bed would have been great for our family of 5 with kids that don't sleep well together :). It was a very relaxing vacation. Who knew Bucksport had the tallest observation bridge? Acadia was an easy drive but did take about 40 minutes or more depending on where you want to go in the park. Thank you for a pleasant,comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

james l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay at bella
well stocked with everything you need manager very polite and helpful beautiful cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Bella, owner; Sandy Robshaw Property Manager

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We grew up in Southern California. My husband spent his summers in Bucksport as a kid working on his uncle's dairy farm. I've been a city girl my whole life with a passion for animals and fell in love with Bucksport the first time I saw it when I was 22 years old. We purchased the un-winterized 'camp' to vacation in summer before we purchased our first home! We built the new Cottage in 2005 in the same spot the old camp was located and plan to spend retirement years in the summer here.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property because of the beauty of the lake, the wild life, close to town as well as close to Bar Harbor, Acadia, Deer Isle, Ellsworth, Bangor, Castine and Camden. We love the small town atmosphere and the closeness to larger cities for convenience.

What makes this property unique

Fantastic views from the living room of the lake to see the loons, ducks, deer, turkeys, chipmunks, butterflies, birds, turtles, squirrels, an Eagle once in awhile. The setting is so peaceful by the lake, hearing the water, birds, and the sounds of nature. The view is breath taking and sitting outdoors on the deck to enjoy it is a favorite past time. Yet it is convenient to town for groceries and restaurants and so easy to get to Bar Harbor, Searsport, Belfast, Trenton and Blue Hill, my favorites. The house is a cottage, but with all the modern conveniences, modern kitchen, AIR CONDITIONING in living room and Master Bedroom, reclining leather couch and chairs, great master suite, front load oversize washer and dryer, internet, central vacuum, and a 65'' HDTV very private and peaceful -- a slice of heaven!

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