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Air conditioned home on Beech Hill Pond 20 feet from the shore. Great location!

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Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Aerial view
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Air conditioned home on Beech Hill Pond 20 feet from the shore. Great location!

Beech Hill Pond is one of the most desirable fresh water locations in the Bar Harbor/Acadia area. The air conditioned home sits 20 feet from the waters edge with docks that reach out over the water. The comfortable living room/kitchen/dining area has a wonderful view of the water. The master bedroom has a balcony that looks out over the serene pond. You will have such a relaxing and refreshing vacation that you won't want to leave!

Bring your own kayak for fishing on the lake (sorry current dock will not accommodate motor boats). Or just enjoy the provided kayaks and paddle boat. Very clear water that you can see down about 20 feet or more.

Great location, can swim in a beautiful cool lake and still close enough to spend the day in Acadia and Bar Harbor. Both are located about 50 minutes away.

Beech Hill Pond is 4.5 miles long, half a mile wide, and up to 104 feet deep. The Loons are prevalent on the lake and can be heard calling in the night in the quiet still air.

Fish found in Beech Hill Pond include salmon, rainbow trout, lake trout, brook trout, small mouth bass, and several others. The largest lake trout in Maine was caught on the lake in 1958. It weighed 31.5 pounds.

Beech Hill Pond was said to be one of the "best bets for Maine lake trout" by Tom Seymour. It is not possible to fish from the lake's shore, although fishing can be done out on the lake.

Since the cottage is at the water's edge it is set down along the edge of the water. This means that there is a steep grade from the road down to the house. We do not recommend driving down to the house since there is parking along the road. At the least we suggest you walk down before deciding to bring your car down and even then please only back down since there is no room to turn around. We have parking for 2 cars along the road and there is a staircase to get down to the property (see photos). The benefit of being tucked down away from the road is you hardly notice vehicles going by when you are there!

Property manager

Veena Gaines

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not all features are suitable for young children.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Otis, ME

What's nearby

  • Beech Hill Pond - 1 min walk
  • Telephone Museum - 25 min drive
  • Branch Lake - 25 min drive
  • Green Lake - 26 min drive
  • Cross Insurance Center - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lucerne Inn - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Downeast Kettle Korn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Jaks Famous Franks - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Air conditioned home on Beech Hill Pond 20 feet from the shore. Great location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Air conditioned home on Beech Hill Pond 20 feet from the shore. Great location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Air conditioned home on Beech Hill Pond 20 feet from the shore. Great location!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Air conditioned home on Beech Hill Pond 20 feet from the shore. Great location! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Beech Hill Pond, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Green Lake and Phillips Lake. Telephone Museum and Branch Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Air conditioned home on Beech Hill Pond 20 feet from the shore. Great location! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Loved our stay here, chose this home because of its proximity to Bangor and Acadia. We enjoyed exploring both places over several days but would have been happy just relaxing at this cozy waterfront cabin. Would recommend and hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sonys tenew wedding vows
Place was awesome, owners were awesome, property was awesome. Lake was awesome, everything was awesome
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty E., Indian Harbour Beach Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable cottage great view
The cottage was very comfortable and very clean. The view of the lake was beautiful. I have rented many VRBO properties this owner has supplied so many extras from kitchen, laundry, bath products, games, fishing rods and movies. This property has everything you need to have a wonderful vacation on beautiful Beech Hill Pond. .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness
First family vacation
Felt very much like home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Getaway!
We loved our stay. The cottage was clean and well equipped with everything we could need. Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time away
Quite and peaceful, just what the doctor ordered
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cabin and Peaceful
Great little cabin and great area. Was so peaceful and relaxing with great access to water and not too far from Acadia. Would love to come back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot On The Lake!!
Great sunrises! Easy water access. Clean and comfortable inside and out. We enjoyed the quiet chill by the water. Veena, a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine vacation
We really enjoyed our stay at beach hill pond. Watching the loons each morning with our morning coffee and talking to the chipmunks as they ran around us. It was a great place to start from each day to go and do our sight seeing. Veena was great and solved the one problem we had. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcos G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible place to getaway and relax!
This was an incredible getaway! The amenities and comfort of the place was fantastic! Veena was incredibly communicative and ensured that we had everything we needed for our stay! The kayaks were such a huge plus! The location is remote, and helpful to unplug and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It was easily accessible to Ellsworth for groceries and restaurants. A very nice drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park! Would love to come back and enjoy this beautiful getaway again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
This place was a dream; super clean ,stunning views, and everything we needed to relax and unwind. Would stay here again anytime. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D., Livingston

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake Getaway
Clean, comfortable, and well appointed for a relaxing getaway on a beautiful lake. Close enough to enjoy Acadia NP and other nearby attractions. But also off the beaten path and quietly restful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
Wow, this place is just stunning. And the host is fantastic with communication. If you are looking for a great stay on this lake with your family this is a total win if you can book it. You’ve got everything right here that you need to have a fantastic stay. The kids will run jump and play all day on the dock and you can watch them from multiple places in the house. Great kitchen for entertaining the family and lots of places for people to live around when it’s rainy. This is just a fantastic house. Host is fantastic and communicative with any issues you might have.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice getaway
Our family had a great time at this property. The lake was extremely clean and just steps away from the back door. The fishing was great and the location was nice and tucked away. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside
Had a lovely time paddling and peddling around the lake. Peaceful, clean, basic kitchen tools (but. It much extra bring your own cooking supplies!) the sitting space upstairs is a lovely place to read and enjoy the sunrise/sunset.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles P., Orange, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
We loved this place and location. Would gladly stay here again and Veena was very kind and communicated well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
I grew up not far away from this cabin and was looking for somewhere near my parent’s house to bring my family for a visit. After looking at hotel listings and other Vrbo listings this cabin stood out to us and we booked it. We had an incredible stay! Modern appliances set inside a ‘getaway’ feeling cabin just steps off the water and easily kept warm inside when temps dropped. My kids loved playing on the dock and we loved the view from both the living room and master bedroom. Instructions were clear, there was a ton of little extras present you don’t usually get in other rentals, the property felt very private and is clearly maintained with care. If we could buy this place and make it our permanent cabin we would! It is mentioned in the description, but the driveway is no joke. I’m very comfortable backing up long distances and feel at home on windy and/or steep backroads but that driveway is incredibly steep. I attempted it but the truck started to skid even at a full stop so I parked off the main road (nice area for it) and we logged everything down the 40 or so steps. There’s nice automatic lights for the walkway at night but it’s steep and if you have a lot of bags it will be a workout getting them down and back up. Even with that minor quibble, it’s our favorite vacation rental we’ve stayed in to date. If your thinking about it, just do it you won’t be sorry!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great couples escape on a lake
First and foremost this is a beautiful lake and the home was great. The views are spectacular. The boat dock and crystal clear water made it hard to leave. The house was clean and homey. A few things that should be addressed about the property. 1. The bathroom is downstairs and all of the bedrooms are upstairs. This should be made clear in the listing. 2. The drive way is so steep - it can be intimidating for novice drivers. You can park on “street” level but the stairs to the door are also steep and a lot to manage when carrying luggage and/or groceries. 3. The road to the property is a private maintained dirt road. It’s about 3-5 miles from a paved road. Before the road crew came - it was covered in holes and was quite a bumpy trip (due to recent heavy rains). After fixed - the road was flat. 4. Our GPS took us to the wrong location. I suggest a pin drop or something more accurate to be sent prior to arrival. The GPS kept calling the location Denham not Otis. We loved our time here and the owners were awesome. But the items we mentioned should be notified prior to booking/visiting. Due to potential physical limitations of guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Emily & Joel’s Review
We had a wonderful time at this property! The location is beautiful and the space is decorated with intention. Feels very home warming to stay here! We can’t wait to visit again sometime. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

angel c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and extremely well maintained
The property was the best stocked vacation rental at which I have ever stayed. Beautiful views right on the water, perfect for relaxing. Host Veena was so kind and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noga A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Earth
We had such a fantastic and relaxing time! The house was just right for a family of 4 with kids who didn't want to share a room, as there's a sofa bed on the landing that served as an extra bedroom. The lake is beautiful, and having kayaks and a pedalo was a bonus. The water is great for swimming too (at least in August). There was a well equipped spacious kitchen area, comfy beds, cosy lounge, but the outdoors area was the best! Location was great for us, an hour's drive from Acadia national park, but peaceful and away from the crowds. A really memorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet!
It's a beautiful lake the house sits on. A 40 min drive from bar harbor and Acadia national park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hooper P., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly hide-away
This is a beautiful cabin- cozy, well equipped and the lake/amenities are amazing. We loved our visit and will definitely be back. It was a perfect get/away for my husband, myself, my 19 year old daughter and my mom. Great communication with the property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022