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Beech Hill Pond Cottage - w/ Sandy Beach Near Acadia & Bar Harbor

Beech Hill Pond Cottage - w/ Sandy Beach Near Acadia & Bar Harbor

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Private Sandy Beach with Dock & Swim Float
Sandy Beach with Dock and Swim Float
Beech Hill Pond Cottage Near Bar Harbor
Dining Area accommodates 10 people
Great Room with satellite TV, DVD & stereo

Overview of Beech Hill Pond Cottage - w/ Sandy Beach Near Acadia & Bar Harbor

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Otis, ME
  • Popular LocationBeech Hill Pond5 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreen Lake20 min drive
  • Popular LocationPhillips Lake24 min drive
  • AirportAugusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beech Hill Pond Cottage - w/ Sandy Beach Near Acadia & Bar Harbor

Delightful Beech Hill Pond cottage, comfortably furnished, Air-Conditioned and well appointed with all the conveniences you could need - huge wrap-around deck with plenty of Adirondack chairs for de-stressing, stone terrace with lake-side fire pit just off the 100 foot private sandy beach. Safe swimming for kids in the crystal clear spring fed water, dock and swim float, (3) kayaks and (1) canoe included. Free WIFI, all linens, towels and firewood included! Dogs OK with fee.
Bedrooms are charmingly decorated offering 4 twins, 1 queen, and 2 full size beds, linens for all. Fully equipped kitchen and large breakfast bar. Enjoy the stillness of morning mist rising from the lake, soft summer breezes and the calming songs of the resident loons. The fishing's fun, the swimming's refreshing and boating is just plain relaxing so bring your toys!
Only 30 miles to Bar Harbor & 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.

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.

Golf Courses Nearby:

Lucerne Hills Golf Club East Holden ME 7.2 mi

White Birches Country Club Ellsworth ME 8.0 mi.

Felt Brook Golf Center Holden ME 11.4 mi.

Bar Harbor Golf Course Ellsworth ME 14.5 mi.

Bucksport Golf Club Bucksport ME 15.6 mi

Pine Hill Golf Club Brewer ME 16.3 mi.

Hampden Country Club Hampden ME 23.7 mi

Kebo Valley Club Bar Harbor ME 24.1 mi

Northeast Harbor Golf Club Northeast Harbor ME 28.4 mi

Causeway Club Southwest Harbor ME 28.7 mi

Property manager

Steve & Michelle Cowan
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Gradual sandy beach, beach toys, board games etc.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only with pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No diving from dock or swim platform due to shallow water
Life jacket use is required for the canoe, kayaks and paddleboard
No parking on the lawn

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this cottage is on the beach. Telephone Museum and Grand Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ellsworth Congregational Church and Downeast Scenic Railroad. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Beech Hill Pond - 5 min walk
  • Green Lake - 20 min drive
  • Telephone Museum - 23 min drive
  • Branch Lake - 24 min drive
  • Phillips Lake - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lucerne Inn - 23 min drive
  • Downeast Kettle Korn - 18 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kendall V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Great Room
Our family enjoyed everyone gathering in the great room. There were beautiful views of the lake and the mountains, and plenty of seating!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Heather C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
The home was nice and accommodated our family well. The pond (really a lake) was beautiful. The value of the home itself was disappointing. Neighbors are close, albeit all very friendly, but you can overhear conversations easily so no privacy. While the home is equipped, you could not find a knife in the house sharp enough to cut anything. The cupboard with the seasonings was overwhelming, should be checked for age of items, etc. Bedding was old and some of the mattress covers were covered in dirt. We found the dirt after two family members broke out with unexplained rashes. We ended up rewashing the bedding. While the trash was empty, the recycling bin was full and there weren't any instructions on recycling rules or laws. Coffee maker was not cleaned from previous occupants. You're expected to strip beds, start laundry including towels and vacuum which is no problem. Vacuum and broom should be replaced as they don't work. Flower baskets are filled with weeds. Rock wall was falling apart and disarray. Luckily, we did not have any children who are walking . In comparison, we just returned from a vacation in Colorado. We paid 1/3 of the price for a five-star quality home. Looking at the prices for 2024 of the Beecher Pond home, the price has come down substantially (more than half) since paying the high price we did for our August vacation. Memories were made but we will not return to this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation
Excellent. The house is stocked with everything you need. The lake is beautiful. We enjoyed the great room when inside as everyone could gather in the same room. Very comfortable and charming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Very clean. Loved the spacious family room downstairs and the kayaks and canoe availabile.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Get Away
Check in is simple and easy. Home was extremely clean and had every utensil, pot, pan, glass and appliances that you could ever imagine. All the homeowners in the area are extremely pleasant and friendly. There was 9 of us and 2 dogs and we all love the house and the Pond/Lake. There is a Marina not far from the house that rents boats. My daughter and son in-law rented a pontoon boat and it was the best experience that we could of ever asked for. Met and talked with Michelle, she is so pleasant. If I had any suggestions it would be that one of the twin mattresses in the room down the hall would need to be replaced. It had a hard board in the middle that was not comfortable to lay on. We put a blanket under the sheet and it took care of the issue. The other would be the trash, There was 9 of us and had a lot of trash and there are only 2 barrels to put it in. Pick up is only once a week. No matter what this is a 5 STAR in our book. Thank you Michelle and Steve
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve & Michelle Cowan

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The Cowan family is originally from Maine, now living on the west coast.

Why they chose this property

We are originally from Maine and purchased the cottage in 2005 to ensure our children have the opportunity to experience summers in Maine the way we did as kids. Beech Hill Pond is a very special place as it is close to Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor, but provides a peaceful retreat after a day of hiking and sightseeing. The lake is great for kayaking and canoeing, or just watching the Loons.

Languages:

English

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