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Lake Front Cottage Facing Acadia National Park on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130.1 sq m
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Explore the area
Seal Cove, ME
- Place, Seal Cove Pond19 min walk
- Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching24 min drive
- Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center25 min drive
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Back bedroom
2 Single Beds
Front bedroom
2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lake Front Cottage Facing Acadia National Park on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert
Located in Seal Cove on the 'quiet side' of Mount Desert Island, this cottage at Hodgdon Pond Farm offers proximity to all the other attractions of the island and Acadia National Park. The 3 double bedroom/ 2 bath cottage with sleeping loft shares 7.4 acres and 800 plus or minus feet of shore front on Hodgdon Pond with Cottage 2, which is about 2/3rds of a football field away. (Please see 924253VB). The opposite shore of the lake is owned and protected by the National Park. Wildlife is abundant and guests frequently see osprey, Bald eagles, kingfisher and many other birds as well as deer, beaver, muskrat, and sometimes otter and moose.
The cottage has its own dock, canoe, two kayaks, two Stand-up Paddle Boards, and a rowboat. Swimming is best from the rocks on the opposite shore, and from a swim float in the lake. There is a charcoal grill, picnic table and outdoor furniture as well as a hammock overlooking the lake, Satellite TV and Internet. We now keep a section of the lower field mowed, and there is a storage box containing outdoor games for renters to enjoy. Note this is shared with people in Cottage 2, and there are posted house rules for using the games. PLEASE CHECK WITH ME ABOUT OUR CANCELLATION POLICY because it is very different from the one indicated by VRBO.
There are also two small ponds, a sitting area, swing set and sandbox on the property that are shared with people in Cottage 2.
Wherever possible, we use 'Green' cleaning products, provide supplies made from recycled paper, LED bulbs, and implement other ways to reduce our impact on the environment. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has certified Hodgdon Pond Farm is an 'Environmental Leader' as designated by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Though there are beds for 7 people, we limit occupancy to 6 people, but occasionally permit a 7th person for an additional charge of $250.
Keywords: Lake Front Cottage
The cottage has its own dock, canoe, two kayaks, two Stand-up Paddle Boards, and a rowboat. Swimming is best from the rocks on the opposite shore, and from a swim float in the lake. There is a charcoal grill, picnic table and outdoor furniture as well as a hammock overlooking the lake, Satellite TV and Internet. We now keep a section of the lower field mowed, and there is a storage box containing outdoor games for renters to enjoy. Note this is shared with people in Cottage 2, and there are posted house rules for using the games. PLEASE CHECK WITH ME ABOUT OUR CANCELLATION POLICY because it is very different from the one indicated by VRBO.
There are also two small ponds, a sitting area, swing set and sandbox on the property that are shared with people in Cottage 2.
Wherever possible, we use 'Green' cleaning products, provide supplies made from recycled paper, LED bulbs, and implement other ways to reduce our impact on the environment. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has certified Hodgdon Pond Farm is an 'Environmental Leader' as designated by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Though there are beds for 7 people, we limit occupancy to 6 people, but occasionally permit a 7th person for an additional charge of $250.
Keywords: Lake Front Cottage
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Seal Cove
Located in Seal Cove, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Acadia Repertory Theater and Maine Granite Industry Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Bar Harbor Whale Watching and Naturalist's Notebook are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Seal Cove, ME
What's nearby
- Seal Cove Pond - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Acadia National Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 24 min drive - 27.0 km
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 25 min drive - 23.8 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 28 min drive - 27.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Shell - 11 min drive
- Beal's Lobster Pier - 19 min drive
- Abel's Lobster - 14 min drive
- Archie’s Lobster - 13 min drive
- Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - 22 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Barbara Lawrence
I'm a summer kid who fell in love with Mount Desert Island and lived there year-round for 15 years. After many years and many travels, I still think of it as home. My first novel and sixth book, 'Islands of Time,' is set on Mount Desert Island. Linda Greenlaw, NYT best-selling author said, 'I really like it. It's a love-song to the people and landscape of Maine.' The sequel "The Other Island: Ben's Story" was published in 2017, and I'm proud that Greenlaw and other fine authors have liked it as well.
Why they chose this property
I was attracted to this property, formerly a hunting and fishing camp, because the ad boasted abundant wildlife. When I first saw Hodgdon Pond Farm, I realized proximity to Acadia National Park gave it enduring protection and privacy, and yet it was convenient to everything else on the island.
What makes this property unique
I love reading in the hammock beside the lake, and listening to the sounds of the birds and animals - the trill of tree frogs, keening of loons, and the querulous calls of osprey that always sound as if they are trying to get children off to school. Sometimes I hear a beaver slap the water with its tail, and sometimes ravens loudly scolding an eagle. The bullfrogs, Kingfisher, and warblers add to this ever changing, ever fascinating serenade. I also love sitting in one of the Adirondack chairs near the Little Ponds. The last time I was there I watched a mother duck and four very small duckings paddling to the bridge with the beaver dam. When they got very close a mink lunged out from under the bridge - but missed them all. Another time I was weeding the garden between the ponds when an otter stood up about ten feet from me, clutching a frog in its paws, which it then crunched as it rested in the culvert. These experiences carry me through a long winter!
Languages:
English, French
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