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Lovely Waterfront Cottage, Dog friendly, 4 miles from Town and Ocean

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a view of a lake surrounded by trees.
A cabin by a lake with a stack of firewood in the foreground.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bowl, and candles. There is a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets visible in the background.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, wooden beams, a dining table, and comfortable seating.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, wicker furniture, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Camden, ME
  • Place, Camden Snow Bowl
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Camden Opera House
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Main

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Camden

Located in Camden, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Camden Snow Bowl and Golfer's Crossing Mini Golf 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. Oakland Park Bowling Lanes and Sail Power and Steam Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Camden, ME

What's nearby

  • Camden Snow Bowl - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Camden Opera House - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Camden Public Library - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Mount Battie - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 35 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Bettys - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cuzzy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sea Dog Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rockport Dinner - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Waterfront Cottage, Dog friendly, 4 miles from Town and Ocean pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lovely Waterfront Cottage, Dog friendly, 4 miles from Town and Ocean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Waterfront Cottage, Dog friendly, 4 miles from Town and Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Waterfront Cottage, Dog friendly, 4 miles from Town and Ocean?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Waterfront Cottage, Dog friendly, 4 miles from Town and Ocean located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Camden Snow Bowl and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Mirror Lake. Merryspring Park and Megunticook Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place and great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulously well appointed cottage on a tranquil Maine pond. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A pleasant visit to Hossmer Pond

Comfortable, relaxed environment to be enjoying the serenity of the pond, and amenities of home like environment. Enjoyed time with family, proximity to points of interest, and great seafood. A great way to experience this part of the country.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the Pond

We enjoyed our stay on the Hosmer Pond. The home was clean comfortable and well stocked. Communication was excellent and any requests of the owner were quickly met. we would be happy to rent there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Karthik

Great property and amazing host! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place

I’ve stayed at many rental properties, and this is one of the best. The cottage is clean, comfortable, well equipped, and beautifully decorated. It felt like a home rather than a rental. And the lake is magical. We would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Again

This was our second summer at Bluebell Cottage, and it was a wonderful week again. The weather, the loons, the ambiance—all couldn’t have been better! Heather’s love for her cottage — from the interior to the beautiful flowers across the grounds — made our visit truly memorable. We certainly hope to return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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On Golden Pond

We had a super time at Heather’s home. She went above and beyond to make us (and our pups) feel comfortable and enjoy our vacation. Beautiful setting with a cozy home that offers many options to relax and appreciate the outdoors! We would love to go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful

We could not have asked for a better location for our vacation! Heather’s lovely house is located on a beautiful property, every possible amenity we needed was available and in good condition. Heather was responsive, friendly and helpful when we had questions. Proximity to Camden, Rockport, Rockland was perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed the kayaks and fire pit. We will be back!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, cozy cottage on peaceful Hosmer Pond

Heather’s Bluebell Cottage was an awesome find. It was very comfortable, cozy with everything you’d need or want. Gorgeous view of the pond. We spent a lot of time on the deck relaxing and enjoying the view. Loved watching and listening to the loons. Beds were very comfortable. It is a 7 minute drive to Camden. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Another fantastic stay!

This was my family’s second annual stay at Bluebell Cottage. Every bit as special as the first. We love the coziness and personal touches all around the cottage, as well as the beautiful view of Hosmer Pond. The hospitality of Heather is unparalleled! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. Our whole family was able to relax and unwind, including the family dog :) We look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Peaceful pond with beautiful fall views!

My husband and I stayed at Bluebell cottage during the second week in October. The pond view was absolutely beautiful. The location of the home is perfectly located near Camden and Rockland. The house itself was well appointed, very clean and very comfortable. We had everything we needed during our stay. Our host was very accessible and quick to respond when we had a problem with the lock. A very nice property. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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!FIRST!

It's a Beautiful, roomy, and comfortably furnished cottage. The sleeper porch (has a bed) was a welcome and relaxing feature. The king master bed felt incredible and the kitchen/ pantry was very well stocked. fishing was lively in the lake and being less than 10 minutes from any store that you could possibly need was convenient to say the least. Heather was a great host; very accessible and friendly. For wildlife lovers there are ample chipmunks, a beaver family, birds of all types (complete with a nesting loon family and chicks while we were there at least), and deer. We had zero problem with any biting insects which is a first in my experience. We're happy to have been her first renters and would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfection!

The Bluebell Cottage was just perfect! As soon as we walked in we felt so comfortable--like walking into the home of a close friend and being welcomed with open arms. It had the perfect amount of space and was so quaint and cozy. Heather, thought of absolutely everything to make her guests feel completely comfortable and at ease. This year has been extremely hard and painful for us as we have experience a very painful loss in our family. This has been our first chance to get away to breathe, relax and heal. The Blue Bell Cottage was the perfect setting for us to do nothing but relax and rest. It's also very close to so many hikes and adorable Camden is just minutes away. Plus there is the added bonus of looking out at the gorgeous pond. I truly can't say enough about this wonderful place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceeded Expectations

Bluebell Cottage lived up to its description and more. Unfortunately, we didn’t meet Heather in person but texted her some questions which she promptly replied to. Although an unusually rainy season for Maine, our weather was mainly good (with only a few showers). We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the cottage…swimming, kayaking and fishing (I landed a good-sized largemouth bass on my first cast from the dock!). But above all, we enjoyed the quiet and serenity, occasionally pleasantly broken by cries of a pair of beautiful loons, which traveled closely past the cottage with their young chick. The cottage was super clean and Heather offered all the amenities plus some, like a heat pump with a/c on warm days and heat when it became quite cool, as is typical in Maine. Nice touches throughout, with Heather’s interior design and beautiful flowers outside. In the woods on a small, quiet lake but very close to Camden/Rockport, with all that those coastal villages offer - - including delicious lobster! Definitely hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Peaceful Hosmer Pond

Our family had a nice stay on Hosmer Pond. The house was clean and very well appointed. It was refreshing not to have to run to store for every spice or first aid need. And having the canoe, kayaks and paddle boards on property is a huge bonus. Heather was very responsive to our questions and offered helpful suggestions. Other than some cars passing on other side of pond, it’s very quiet. Not criticisms but just some notes for prospective renters: there is a drop off from property to pond of a couple feet. This really only mattered to our 11 year old hound who could not find access to wade or swim (he’s too old to jump off dock). Also, if you like sun, the dock only catches it from sunrise to 8 AM-ish (at least in late August). The property gets its share of sunshine, it’s just the dock that is shady, which may be preferable to some. Also, certainly a seasonal issue, but watch out for aggressive bees. My 23 year old got stung our 2nd day there (and on his birthday no less!). Not allergic but his leg stayed pretty swollen for a few days. All of us had our encounters to the point where a couple of us avoided hanging out on the deck. We would definitely love to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Hi David, I'm so sorry to hear that your son got stung! I'll check around the deck and the dock for possible paper nests. They can be built quickly, but also easily dealt with. I removed one from under the eaves last summer, as soon as a guest discovered it and notified me. Also, the water levels change in the pond, depending on the height of the beaver dam at the outlet and the amount of rain. I'm sure we can come up with a ramp for your older dog, if you come again next year. You gave me a good idea to have landscape rocks added in steps, to prevent erosion and provide easier access, when the waterlevel is low. Thanks again for staying at Bluebell Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay at Bluebell Cottage

My parents and I stayed here for a week with our family dog. Communication with Heather was fantastic- from booking and throughout our stay. The cabin was spotless and so comfortably appointed in every room. Little touches all throughout- cozy blankets, binoculars in the sunroom for wildlife sightings, a pantry with loads of spices, and dog treats and puppy wipes at the entrance. Heather was wonderful and gracious with providing some local recommendations. We loved every second of our stay at this cabin and hope to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Paradise

Beautiful location on pond. Peaceful, serene. Home had every comfort you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Vacation in Camden, Maine

Clean, well-stocked cabin with beautiful frontage on pond. Canoe, kayaks, and paddle boards on site. Considerate host. Close to town.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent Maine stay on lake

This was a wonderful property to stay at. I stayed there with my boyfriend and daughter and husband and child (9 months old). It was close to Camden and had a beautiful lake right outside the door. I am looking forward to staying there again next year!! Thank you, Heather for a very peaceful and beautiful week!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Camden cottage

Very clean, perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming cottage, excellent host

This a very comfortable, beautifully decorated cottage on very lovely small pond in Camden, therefore close to many other activities in the area although it is difficult to leave this idyllic spot. Heather was the most responsive host we have had in our many home stays. We had no serious issues but she was quick to respond to our questions. Kayaking on this quiet pond early in the morning was exquisite. The Cornell birdsong identifying app, Merlin, named many singers plus hummingbirds were regular visitors to the lovely garden. The kitchen is very well equipped and the deck was a perfect place to entertain friends.. The pièce de résistance for me was the daybed on the pretty porch.. sleeping there with loons calling was wonderful. The porch is very comfortable and has a very nice view of the pond. An important detail to us during this unusually hot July was that the bedrooms have air conditioners.. oh, and how nice to have a big laundry room.. unusual in Maine cottages. We will definitely be back so I almost hate to report about how perfect it is.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

winter wonderland

We loved Heather's house. She was a great host. It was amazing to be so close to the lake and ski hill.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Very special

Charming and spacious cottage on Hosmer pond, with special touches, beautiful views, firepit, walk to hiking trails and Snowbowl - everything you need for a relaxing getaway. Spent a white Christmas here and kept toasty warm by the wood-burning stove. Owner has beautiful art and lovely collection of houseplants which add to the magic.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Peace and quiet

This property was everything it said it was. Wonderful lake view and easy access to the water. Private and quiet. Can get on the lake with canoes, paddleboards. The home was wonderful. Great light, comfortable beds and pillows. We bought the pillows, we loved them so much. Close to town, but just far enough away.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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