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The James House on Chemo Pond Dogs Welcome

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Covered deck over looking lake
Street view of house
Private dock and swimming float. Boat rental available please call if interested
2 kayaks, canoe and paddle board included
Grill with all propane included

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Clifton, ME
  • Chemo Pond
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Bangor Mall
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • University of Maine
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

+1
1 Double Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The James House on Chemo Pond Dogs Welcome

The James House on Chemo Pond in Clifton is a lakefront beauty that sleeps 10, with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Modern amenities abound inside this home, including granite countertops and stainless steel kitchen appliances. If you prefer cooking outside, a propane grill makes it easy. Propane is included. A gorgeous dining room is a perfect spot for the whole family to gather for a meal or board games.

You’ll sleep well at night on the quiet lake in cozy linens. Bedrooms one and two feature one queen bed each. The third bedroom includes a double bed and two twins.

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Don’t worry about hot summer days, as there’s AC that will keep you cool. Flat-screen TVs with DIRECTV and high-speed WIFI mean you’re not giving up the comforts of home while getting away.

Outside is a vacationer’s paradise. Adirondack chairs, a fire pit with firewood, a dock, swimming float, and stunning views of both the water and nearby hills make it the perfect place to take in the great outdoors. Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, and more. A canoe, two kayaks, and a paddleboard come with your rental.

Don’t let the name Chemo Pond fool you. The “pond” is actually a 3.5 by 1-mile pristine lake. Does Rover like to swim? Bring him along, too, as dogs are welcome at The James House.



Acadia National Park: Acadia National Park: In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson set aside 6000 acres (within what is now Acadia National Park) as Sieur de Monts National Monument. With the acquisition of more land and private support and funding, in 1919 President Wilson signed an act establishing Lafayette National Park. In 1929 the parks name was changed to Acadia. Acadia National Park was established to protect the area's spectacular scenic values, Maine's rock bound coast, its coastal and its offshore islands as characterized by the geologic features, natural history and the native plant and animal life. Forty five miles of rustic carriage roads weave around the mountains and through the valleys of Acadia National Park, the gift of philanthropist John D Rockefeller, Jr., and family. Rockefeller, a skilled horseman, desired to travel on motor free byways via horse and carriage into the heart of Mount Desert Island. His efforts resulted in roads with sweeping vistas and close up views of the landscape.

Cadalic Mountain: Cadillac Mountain: At 1,530 feet, Cadillac Mountain is not only the tallest mountain in Acadia National Park, but also the tallest mountain along the eastern coast of the United States. Rising high above the town of Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mountain offers magnificent views of the Porcupine Islands and Frenchman Bay. Explore the summit of this granite mountain along a .3-mile trail, which includes wayside exhibits about natural and human history. Portions of this trail are accessible to wheelchair users. Cadillac Mountain is accessible via a winding, narrow, 3.5-mile road. The road is closed from December 1 through April 14 and whenever weather conditions (e.g., dense fog or ice) require.

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***We are now offering in-house rental through Lakeside Boat Rentals that we own. We have several options to choose from including a 2025 23’ tripletoon Bennington with a 150hp Yamaha, a 2024 21’ Bennington pontoon with a 60hp Yamaha, a 2023 20’ Bennington pontoon with a 60hp Yamaha, a 2022 20’ Bennington pontoon with a 60hp Yamaha, a 2022 22’ tripletoon Bennington with a 115Vmax Yamaha. We also have 4- 14’-16’ aluminum fishing boats powered by 15-25hp Yamaha’s. Please reach out for more information as these boats book up months in advance so don’t miss out***

Property manager

Josh Greer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eddington

Located in Eddington, this cottage is on the waterfront. Bangor Farmers Market and Bangor Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chemo Pond and Phillips Lake. Maine Discovery Museum and Playland Adventures are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Clifton, ME

What's nearby

  • Chemo Pond - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 28 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 28 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Bangor Mall - 29 min drive - 28.5 km
  • University of Maine - 36 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jones Lobster of Holden - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pete's Pretty Good Ice Cream - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Clewley Farm Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • The ATEAM Loft
  • ‪Heritage On 9 Restaurant & Tavern - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The James House on Chemo Pond Dogs Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The James House on Chemo Pond Dogs Welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The James House on Chemo Pond Dogs Welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The James House on Chemo Pond Dogs Welcome located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chemo Pond and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Phillips Lake. Indian Trail Park and Chamberlain Freedom Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place, very clean and met all of the families needs and the lake setting was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great weeks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine j.

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

Beautiful place!

Clean, beautiful views, wonderful communication! Don’t miss out!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another excellent stay. Great host and wonderful surroundings. Will return. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House worked out well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Great lake cabin and a home base for Acadia NP!

My family loved this wonderful lake cabin, it was very peaceful, yet close to the action. It's about 1 hour from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. After 2 days of Acadia, we spent our 3rd day enjoying the lake and renting a jet ski. Overall a great experience for the family. We also recommend Sheila's snacks which is less than 1 mile down the road. She baked a blueberry pie for us and it was the best we had while in Maine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Fantastic place

Perfect place for a graduation weekend. Even though it’s not real close to campus, about 25 minutes, it was well worth it. We have a large family plus invited daughters friends for a barbecue after the grads walked. Very roomy and well taken care of. Would definitely come here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Nice house as advertised

Had a fantastic time. House was great and as advertised. Would def stay there again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachna P.

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

Relaxing short stay with family

We were here for short stay with our dog. He is a city dog but loved every moment of being here, running upstairs and downstairs, soaking sun in the backyard and playing in the water. We canoed, kayaked in the lake too. Sat around fire in the evenings. Wifi is good as well but we hardly were on phone or TV. Bonus points - Heard Loon and owl callings at night, saw fireflies after such a long time.The place is wonderful and we had a great vacation time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

The view was spectacular!

Loved the view and location was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Wonderful Family Retreat

James House was perfect for our family gathering. Beautiful home, peaceful and scenic. Loved staying in this fully equipped home. Couches and beds were super comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Good times at the James House

This property was great for a family gathering. Spacious with scenic views. A great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Umaine graduation

Great place to stay with family for graduation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Annual Family Vacation

My parents and teens spent another amazing week at this house in Maine. It is home away from home, clean beautiful and full of amenities. Thank You
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Awesome

It was a quiet and beautiful place. It was not too far from Bar Harbor/Acadia National park. Family did a lot of kayaking (which came with the rental), fishing and swimming, The rental was very spacious. We had a great and relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

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

Vacation

This is the second time my family and I rented this house and it was again a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

colette p.

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

Heaven!

We have booked this house many years in a row. We've stayed at another home Josh owns and it was just as great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zev M.

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

Great Getaway

This is our second Greer family rental and I plan on coming back. Great service, having the boat waiting for you at the dock is amazing and really enhances the rental. Our little family made memories that will last a lifetime.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Ms

It was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik L.

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

Great Location for Graduation!

The house was exactly as shown in the listing. The views of Chemo Pond were breathtaking! The house was clean. Plenty of towels. Beds were comfortable. We rented this house for our daughter's graduation from the University of Maine. Convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

What a great time!

The location couldn't be better! Beautiful property, waking up and just looking out on the lake with the sun coming up... I wish I was back right now! Will be traveling to this area again and without a doubt will be staying here! I did get the chance to message the host with a question, and he responded within minutes. Would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stepheny A.

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

Perfect Lake Getaway

My husband and I stayed for the long weekend with our two dogs. Had such a nice time, weather was great. Lake house is very roomy with the perfect lake decor all around. Husband had a great time fishing off the dock and using the kayak. Really appreciated the clean lawn and not too many bugs around. Great fire pit to roast marshmallows on. Host was perfect with communication. Can't say enough great things. Hoping we can make the trip out here in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Family Fun Time!

Our family had so much at this lake house. We went tubing, fishing, hanging out at the tiki bar and just plain funning around! Josh is an excellent host. Our boat lost its steering and he had someone over in minutes to fix it so we could continue the fun times. He is the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Will not disappoint!

We have been renting this camp from Josh for a few years and it never fails to deliver just what our family needs! Grab a cup of joe and wander to the back deck in the AM and listen to the loons and you'll know exactly what I mean. Our only dispappointment is that we had to leave so soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Chemo Pond

This vacation was just what we were looking for.. A nice house on a quiet pond to relax with the family. The water was warm, clean, and the kiddos had a great time swimming & kayaking. We had an internet issue that Josh quickly addressed. An enthusiastic dirt bike rider & dump truck noise near the house was unfortunate.. but, we made the best of it and had a good week! Perfect weather as well..TY
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Josh Greer

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