Farm Cottage on beautiful Toddy Pond Farm in Monroe, Maine

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Check out the area

Monroe, ME

Swan Lake11 min drive
Northern Lights Gallery22 min drive
Belfast Harbor23 min drive
Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

back guest room

1 Queen Bed

front guest room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Nook

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Greet the sunrise with morning coffee on the screen porch as you watch the cows graze in the surrounding fields. Enjoy a lovely walk down through the woods to picturesque Toddy Pond for a swim and kayak, followed by an afternoon nap in the hammock. In the evening relax around the fire pit as fireflies, crickets, loons and owls take the stage. With no competing lights, the stars are the brightest you've ever seen.

Originally built in the 1800's and renovated in the last decade, the farm stay cottage is a charming mix of old and new. A beautiful screen porch with wooden rockers faces east and captures the morning sun perfectly. The kitchen is small and quaint with new appliances installed in 2020. South and West facing windows wrap around the main room letting in sunlight, summer breezes, and a stunning view of Toddy Pond and the Camden Hills beyond. On chilly fall and winter days, a cozy wood stove makes you want to snuggle into the window seats, nap in the sun, and never leave. The first floor master bedroom has southern and western windows that wrap around opening to the farm fields and surrounding apple trees. A lovely (and steep) little stairwell takes you up to two sweet bedrooms, a second full bath, and an adorable sleeping nook.

A sun dappled wooded path takes you down to the waters edge. Toddy Pond, more of a small lake than a pond, is quiet and serene. The farm's property includes over a mile of water frontage. The water is lovely for swimming and the four kayaks are perfect for fishing and exploring the pond and several small islands. Nesting loons and bald eagles are always a delight to see and hear on the pond. There is excellent smallmouth bass fishing as well.

The farm offers 500+ private acres. There are several trails to walk or mountain bike, as well as a small farm pond that hosts heaps of frogs, turtles and such. The fields and woodlands offer much to explore and experience from bird watching, play, and quiet reflection.

The cottage is within sight of Toddy Pond Farm, but has total privacy.
Summer guests with kiddos who would enjoy more hands on farm time are welcome to enroll their kids in our farm camp. Info can be found on our website. TBD for 2024.

Toddy Pond Farm was rated one of the Top 10 Getaways by Fodor's Travel - search for the article on the internet - key words Toddy Pond Farm & Fodor's.

Please see our website for more details.

Contact us directly through our website if you'd like to bring a pet.

Property manager

Greg Purinton-Brown

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Dogs allowed with approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No fireworks or excessive noise allowed.

Young children and pets must be supervised by an adult whenever visiting the farm or waterfront.

No unattended fires in the fire pit allowed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

Monroe

Located in Monroe, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Waterfall Arts and Belfast Historical Society and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center and Coyote Moon. Perry's Nut House and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Monroe, ME

What's nearby

Swan Lake - 11 min drive
Northern Lights Gallery - 22 min drive
Belfast Harbor - 23 min drive
Belfast City Park - 24 min drive
Cross Insurance Center - 47 min drive

Getting around

Belfast Station - 22 min drive
Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

Ralph's Cafe - 20 min drive
Stone Fox Farm Creamery - 29 min drive
K & K Enterprises - 15 min drive
Morse's Seafood - 9 min drive
Mobile Entertainment Solutions - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farm Cottage on beautiful Toddy Pond Farm in Monroe, Maine pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Farm Cottage on beautiful Toddy Pond Farm in Monroe, Maine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farm Cottage on beautiful Toddy Pond Farm in Monroe, Maine?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farm Cottage on beautiful Toddy Pond Farm in Monroe, Maine located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Swan Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Swan Lake State Park and Belfast Armistice Bridge. ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center and Waterfall Arts are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Meema S., Brooklyn, NY

13 Aug 2023

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

Off the beaten path farm stay on beautiful Toddy Pond

Our extended family of 7 had a wonderful stay at Toddy Pond Farm! The cottage is simple but comfortable and spacious— a wonderful way to unplug and enjoy Maine. Swimming and kayaking in Toddy Pond is just a short walk away down the trail. Being able to visit (and enjoy a delicious meal at) Greg and Heide’s farm is a terrific bonus. (Definitely be sure to book a table at their restaurant ahead of time!) This is a great option for people who want to explore beyond the more touristy towns of Midcoast Maine. Thank you, Greg and Heide for a truly special week!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

PeterJanet S.

11 Aug 2023

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

Farm Stay Cottage

Overall very good. Family enjoyed the farm tour, short walk to pond which is very scenic, peaceful and quiet, seeing and hearing the call of the loons, kayaking, swimming, paddleboat, fire pit, cook outs with charcoal grill, scenic views, nature, birds, cows, pigs, Friday evening farm dinner, and close to grocery store, lakes, ocean and area towns and attractions. One tip, take along some fans at the peak of summer, cottage does get hot upstairs during the day.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita P.

14 Aug 2022

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

A special place

We loved our stay at Toddy Pond. Greg and Heide were amazing hosts. The house sits on a hill with a great view and it’s own path to Toddy Pond for boating, fishing and swimming. Our family partook in all three. It’s an easy drive to Belfast for the farmer’s market, Young’s Lobster Pound, and a brewery or two. Enjoy.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mallory D.

26 June 2022

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

Perfect place to disconnect, rest and recharge!

We loved our stay at Toddy Pond. The house was perfect for our group of 9, which included 5 under 4. The kids loved visiting the animals every day and playing with the farm pups! Greg and Heidi were more than accommodating and helped us plan our outings for the week. We thoroughly enjoyed the farm dinners and they were easily one of the highlights of the trip! If you are looking for a place to disconnect and enjoy a more relaxed pace of life, this is the place for you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

25 May 2022

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

Wonderful

Great stay. Very private. Great property to explore.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Greg Purinton-Brown

Originally from NH, Heide and Greg have lived in Maine for the past 22 years and are currently running an micro dairy and diversified farm in Monroe, ME with the help of their two sons, Guthrie (20) and Oliver (18)

Why they chose this property

This is an amazing place filled with beauty and life. Amazing privacy. Renting this cottage is like having a small piece of Maine all to yourself.

What makes this property unique

Toddy Pond Farm offers a unique and wonderful farm stay experience where guests can see a working farm in action, visit animals and enjoy nature at its fullest.

We offer summer Farm Camps for kids for those families staying with us in the summer that wish to offer their children a more in depth farm experience. Details and registration can be found on our website. We offer a discount to farm guests.

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