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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

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Hartford, ME
  • Bates College
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Oxford Plains Speedway
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Oxford Casino
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Detached Unit

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Bear Pond Cottage

Located on BEAR POND in Turner / Hartford, ME:

Listen to the sounds of loons in the evening and wake up to exceptional sun rises in the peace and quiet of our cottage surrounded by 200-foot pine trees. Just 25 feet away from your front door is one of the cleanest lakes in Maine. Bear Pond, located in Hartford / Turner Maine, is over 400 acres and provides exceptional water skiing, great bass fishing and other outdoor activities.

The cottage is very cute and well decorated for that special, Maine, lakefront getaway. The property has a separate bunk house that can sleep four 'perfect for the kids' or another couple. The cottage has two bedrooms each with full size beds. The bunk house has a bunk bed with two full size mattresses..

Built in the 1950s by a Maine ship builder, the cottage is full of detail and charm.

Property manager

Jeff Clum

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Buckfield

Located in Buckfield, this cottage is on a lake. Auburn Mall and The Willows Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Androscoggin River and Androscoggin Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Androscoggin Bank Colisee or Hemond's Moto X Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Hartford, ME

What's nearby

  • Bates College - 32 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Lost Valley Ski Resort - 38 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Oxford Plains Speedway - 44 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Oxford Casino - 47 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Sunday River - 59 min drive - 61.1 km

Getting around

  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northland Dairy Treat - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪On The Way Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Carriage House Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chick-A-Dee Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fore Seasons Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Bear Pond Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Bear Pond Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Bear Pond Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Bear Pond Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Androscoggin River and 11.8 mi (19.1 km) from Androscoggin Lake. Auburn Municipal Beach and Spruce Mountain Jay are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Family Visit

Great place for our son and his family while visiting Sumner for a wedding.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Another Great Vacation

Love everything about this cabin! It feels like home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Bear Pond Lake cabin

Very comfortable and well equipped cabin. We especially enjoyed the porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Peaceful

The camp has everything you need. Very quaint, cozy, quiet, and peaceful place to stay. The AC and fireplace were essential while there, very nice to have.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam F.

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

Fantastic property and stay!

Jeff was shper responsive and the property was exactly as advertised. We had everything we needed for a great stay! The loon calls were epic! Thanks Jeff!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

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

Loved it!

Everything we needed was provided, from cooking, wifi, smart tv, to the atmosphere of the lake with the eagles flying around and listening to the sound of the loons. The water was so clear and refreshing. It was a quiet and enjoyable week.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie E.

Anne's review

This was our first time staying on bear pond. We loved it there. The cabin was so nice, it was like someone just got up and left. We had everything that we needed inside and out. The only thing we needed to bring was our food and clothes. The cabin is very clean and decorated so nice. We had a great family reunion and there was plenty of room for all of us. We would love to go back again.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Wonderful place for a relaxing stay!!

This is my second time renting the Bear Pond Cottage. The cottage is a small but very cozy place with both heat and AC and AC has been added to the bunk house, a very nice upgrade. The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay including 2 kayaks. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet with Balde Eagles, loons and herons nearby. The owner, Jeff, is wonderful and responded very quickly when needed. Barb Assonet, MA
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

A cozy cottage with everything you would need. Very relaxing and quiet surroundings!

Jeff, the property manager, was very easy to work with. Answering any communication immediately, provided all necessary information about the cottage along with an extensive list of places to go, shop, eat and have fun in the surrounding area. The cottage is clean and well supplied with everything you may need. Cottage is well cared for and updated. Bunk house is a plus. The waterfront has actual stairs into the water, swallow entry with sandy bottom, water is clear. Would be great for kids. There are two nice kayaks provided with paddles and lifejackets along with a rowboat. Most impressive is the quiet surroundings with loons and a special visit of two Bald Eagles that landed in the Pines just overhead, how beautiful. Certainly, a place that I look forward to returning to again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Excellent

Had a great time. The location, the friendly neighbors, the owner's responsiveness, the fishing, the crystal clear water and the sandy pond bottom all were outstanding. Going back next year if we get the chance.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond W.

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

Great vacation on Bear pond

Jeff was a great host. He told us what we needed to know about the property. The cabin was in excellent condition, and the view of the pond was awesome. If you are looking for a secluded spot this is the place. Thank you Jeff.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F., Mesa, AZ

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

Peaceful

It was easy and owner helped me do he required documents.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

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

Lake cabin

Loved sound of loons, eagles overhead too. Plenty of room for guests. All necessities at our fingertips. Improvement: increase shower pressure, fix rowboat oar dock, clean grill for next guests.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patience J.

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

Nice waterfront

Wry comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

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

Fabulous cabin and lake

Well stocked cabin on the quiet side of the lake. So peaceful! Kayaks were provided which was great. We had a fabulous time - very relaxing! Will definitely return!!

10/10 Excellent

shara k.

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

Great Spot! Great house set-up for my family.

We had such a lovely week at the house. It was a nice surprise (even though the pictures showed it) to have the "extra" room on the side of the main cabin. The bunkhouse was great for my teenage sons. My daughters and I stayed in the house. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. We loved the kayaks and used them every single day. We enjoyed the backyard firepit and the privacy of the trees. The bald eagles nesting directly over head were amazing! The neighbors were lovely and friendly too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gordon C.

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

Wonderful!

The property has almost everything you'll need for an excellent, comfortable stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation week.

10/10 Excellent

kim y.

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

What a lake cottage trip should be

My family with two kids (11,7) enjoyed the cottage on a quiet pond/lake. We swam at least 3 times a day and kayaked just as much. The place was clean, AC kept the place cool, had everything we needed, including movies and board games for down time. I was happy that there was no WIFI to unplug my kids. The cottage reminded me when I used to go with my family years ago and learned how to unwind, relax and just enjoy the sunrises and sounds of the loons or local eagle.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marika M., Portland

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

Relaxing convenient and easeful

Beautiful and well maintained property. Just a jump to the water with wonderful kayaks and night view of the stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bridget W.

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

Bear Pond

We very much enjoyed our week here, and look forward to going back. The cottage met our needs in every way, and the kids loved having the bunkhouse to themselves. Bear Pond is one of our favorite places. With the shallow entrance it is great for our younger children. Fishing is great as well.

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

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

Lakefront camp

We really enjoyed our week at camp. Had everything we needed. Loved swimming and going out in the kayaks. Having the bunkhouse is great for those traveling with middle age or teen children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

ERIK D., rockport,usa

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

RETURN TO PEACE AND TRANQUILITY !

FOUR YEARS AGO , WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE TO FIND THIS LISTING ON VRBO AND HAVE RETURNED EACH YEAR SINCE . UPON ARRIVING , STEP OUT TO THE FRAGRANT AROMA OF PINE NEEDLES AS YOU APPROACH THE CABIN . THEN ENTER THE QUAINT , COZY , CLEAN , AND BRIGHT INTERIOR. AS YOU GAZE OUT THROUGH THE FRONT ROOM , WHERE A LARGE WINDOW OVERLOOKS BEAR POND AND PRACTICALLY FIXATES YOU ON IT'S NATURAL BEAUTY . THEN , OUT OF NOWHERE , YOU HEAR THE BEAUTIFUL CALL OF THE LOON AS IT SWIMS BY THE CABIN AND DIVES FOR FISH . LOOKING SKYWARD , A BALD EAGLE SOARS TOWARD YOU AND PERCHES IN A TALL PINE TREE IN THE BACK OF THE PROPERTY . BOTH OF THESE WONDERFUL EXPERIENCES ARE REPEATED THROUGHOUT YOUR STAY . AFTER UNPACKING , YOU HURRY DOWN FOR A SWIM IN THE CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER OF BEAR POND - SO VERY REFRESHING AND THE TEMPERATURE IS PERFECT ! THE RENTAL ALSO INCLUDES TWO KAYAKS AND A ROWBOAT IN WHICH TO EXPLORE THE LAKE AND IT'S BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS . LARGEMOUTH BASS ARE PLENTIFUL AND CAN BE EASILY CAUGHT , AS WELL . MOST NOTICEABLE IS THE WONDERFUL PEACE AND QUIET AFFORDED YOU IN THIS 'PERFECT' LOCATION' ! THE OWNER IS 'TOPS' --- EXTREMELY ACCOMMODATING , HELPFUL , AND VERY FRIENDLY !!! A BARBECUE IN THE EVENING , FOLLOWED BY A CAMPFIRE UNDER WHAT SEEMS LIKE A MILLION STARS AND IT'S TIME TO GO INSIDE AND READ A GOOD BOOK --- THE END OF A PERFECT DAY ! BEFORE DOZING OFF , A BARRED OWL CAN BE HEARD IN THE DISTANCE CALLING "WHO COOKS FOR YOU , WHO COOKS FOR YOU ALL" ??? LOCATION IS IDEAL , CHECK - IN IS SMOOTH AND EASY . OBVIOUSLY ,WE LOVE IT HERE AND HAVE ALREADY RESERVED A WEEK ( WISH IT WERE MORE ) FOR NEXT YEAR - WE CAN'T WAIT !!! THE DAHLGRENS
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Wonderful way to recharge and relax.

This camp is in a great location to enjoy both Big and Little Bear Pond. Our mornings started with coffee on the dock in the morning sun. The sandy, shallow shoreline made for great swimming with my grandson. The kayaks are a great way to get out on the lakes to explore via access through the narrows. The camp is cozy, kept cool by protection from the large pines. We brought our own canoe for evening paddles and fishing adventures. The camp is well appointed with everything you need to enjoy the traditional feel of being at camp in Maine! I would love to return next summer. We made great family memories in this beautiful spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

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

Charming cozy cabin

I recently brought my family to the cabin at Bear pond. I have two young girls ages 3 and 5. This cabin was perfect for them. Very well stocked (more than most) including children’s board games. The lake is very shallow at the dock and gradually gets deeper which makes it safe for kids.The row boat was put to good use and both kids caught their first fish. Fish caught were northern pike, smallmouth bass, whitefish and perch. Jeff made sure that we had everything we needed and was very responsive to our questions. Overall I would highly recommend this cabin as it was the perfect getaway from a hectic lifestyle. Special note and thanks to the neighbor, Mrs Jans who was absolutely amazing with the kids!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Melody D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bear Pond Rental

We had a great time at the camp. Owner very responsive to all of our inquiries. Beautiful quiet part of Bear Pond. Please know that there is AC in main cabin but none in bunkhouse. Would have made a huge difference as the garbage is right under one of the windows. I would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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