PERFECT!

nicole48 (Warren, MI)
Review submitted: September 5, 2012   Date of arrival: August 25, 2012

Clean, comfortable, well maintained cottage on a beautiful lake. Everything we needed was provided and the property was better than expected.

Our group of 2 families consisted of 10 people. We had plenty of room and were very comfortable. The kids (ages 14 - 6) spent hours swimming and loved the canoe and kayaks that were provided. The area is very peaceful and relaxing.

Acadia, Bar Harbor, Bangor, and Bucksport were all within an hour drive and easy to find from the cottage. Fort Knox and Acadia were excellent day trips that we all loved. Acadia's Junior Ranger Program, Tidepool school, Sand Beach, and walking the bar at low tide in Bar Harbor were favorites.

We'd highly recommend this property and would love to return. The owner's were very easy to work with, provided plenty of information on the area and answered all of our questions ahead of time. The security deposit was back in my bank account within 4 days of our check out.

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Week in Maine

peggy s. ()
Review submitted: August 21, 2012   Date of arrival: August 11, 2012

House was roomy and comfortable. Older home - foundation leaned in different directions depending on where you were in home. Swim platform and diving board shown in photos is no longer there - kids were dissapointed. Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Family Get-away

Grandma (Lansing, MI)
Review submitted: June 27, 2012   Date of arrival: June 16, 2012

The cottage was fully equipped with EVERYTHING we needed for our stay. The children enjoyed romping in the lake and feeding the ducks/loons who swam close to them. Wireless internet connection made it easy to check on family members left behind. Very quiet location.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Relaxing Maine Vacation

Premish P. ()
Review submitted: June 3, 2012   Date of arrival: May 25, 2012

Over the memorial day weekend 2012, we as a group of five families from Manchester, CT rented the Sandy Cove cottage for 3 nights. Even prior to arriving here, we had seen pictures of this beautiful cottage by the lake. All our expectations were met when we reached the cottage. The cottage was fully equipped and had all the amenities as described in the description.

The attention to detail in furnishing the home and the collectibles was amazing. The large hall made it the center point for all our indoor activities and games. The morning view from the hall to the lake was breath taking. We loved the quietness of the neighborhood and the pristine water. Kayaks and canoe helped us explore the perimeter of the lake. We also had a nice time grilling.

The drive to the nearest grocery was about 30 minutes - but we were prepared with our groceries and hence a non-issue. We toured the Acadia National park area and the entire Mount Desert and had a great vacation time.

We would certainly recommend this to my friends who visit Maine and Acadia.

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Welcome back to Maine!

Jan M. ()
Review submitted: July 24, 2011   Date of arrival: June 18, 2011

Awesome! Exceeded our expectations. The listing accurately describes the property and the cottage is very clean and well-maintained. The owner's were easy to contact and pleasant to work with. There is even a guide put together thoughtfully by the owners with everything you could want to know about local attractions and restaurants.

The ducks (even Mergansers) stopped by every day and the loons were nearby. Perfect jogging. The kids were in the water whenever we were "home." The location is perfect with Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Fort Know, Bucksport, and Bangor nearby. Even the weather was perfect!

Our family grew up in Bangor and we brought some of our family home to Sandy Cove Cottage, near our cousin's cottage (many wonderful memories growing up) on Branch Lake, Acadia, and Bar Harbor.

Sandy Cove Cottage is a wonderful getawy and we would definitely recommend the property to anyone who wants to relax, enjoy, and have a wonderful time!

We did not bring a pet, but I am sure they would love Sandy Cove.

Enjoy!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Fabulous for Families

Cooie (Brewer Maine)
Review submitted: February 9, 2011   Date of arrival: June 22, 2010

We had a fabulous time. We had my brother and his family and it was a great place to relax with the kids. It was very quiet, we slept well. There was a fully stocked kitchen, we only needed the perishables. There were tons of towels and bedding. We are planning to go again this year!

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Perfect Family Vacation Home

dhn (Dublin, Ireland)
Review submitted: October 18, 2010   Date of arrival: September 29, 2010

We were very excited to have discovered this gem on stunning Beech Hill Pond. A beautiful and spacious home it was the ideal base camp for our large family vacationing in Maine for the first time. From spending a family day in the cottage itself to visiting nearby Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor or Bangor, the cottage and location offered plenty to keep our family of three generations very happy.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing

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Helpful votes: 4 / 4

A wonderful getaway.

Chris (West Hartford, CT)
Review submitted: September 24, 2010   Date of arrival: August 21, 2010

We had a great time at our Beech Hill Pond getaway. The setting was glorious with a private beach on a beautiful pond. We spent hours in the water, on the dock and canoeing around Beech Hill Pond. Jumping from the Junk Pork Rock after a 20 minute canoe ride was exhilirating!

The house itself was very nice and comfortable with plenty of room for our group to spread out. All of the necessary tools for cooking were on hand in the kitchen and each of the bedrooms was comfortable and the house quickly came to feel like home.

Large grocery stores were nearby in Ellsworth (about 30 minutes to Hannaford's) and plenty to do beyond in Acadia and Bar Harbor.

When we return to the Acadia area, we'll certainly be back a the Cottage at Beech Hill Pond.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car

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Very family friendly,comfortable lake house

Vermonter (Vermont)
Review submitted: August 22, 2010   Date of arrival: August 7, 2010

My family--8 adults and 2 children under two years old--enjoyed the house very much! The lay out of the house was perfect. The open living space allowed us all to enjoy each other's company, as well as having space to ourselves. The yard and "beach" space were spectacular. The owners have sand toys available. Every evening was spent on the deck and in the back yard....dinner on the porch and then a fire in the fire pit. The house was well stocked with every kitchen item you could need--making it very easy to cook our meals.
The neighbors were quiet and kind. Very peaceful lake. The 45 minute drive to Acadia was fine. It felt long on some days, but overall it was fine. There are a lot of fun stops to make along the way back to the house.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Family Gathering we will not forget...

mark (Baltimore, MD 21228)
Review submitted: July 13, 2010   Date of arrival: July 3, 2010

I took my whole family to Maine for the first time. The Cottage was beautiful and very roomy. The Lake was so much fun. This place will always have a special place in my heart because my 4 year old son learned how to swim there. He loved the slide in the lake and the neighbors were nice.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Great family place!

Joy (Charlotte, NC, USA)
Review submitted: June 27, 2010   Date of arrival: June 5, 2010

Maine is fantastic and this home delivers some of the best of Maine -- secluded, lake front, peaceful, and even a squeaky screen door (which I LOVED!) We saw a decent amount of wildlife around the property, from herons, a family of ducks, and deer. The house is very well appointed--I can't think of anything else we'd want in a vacation home!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers

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Fun For All

Kris (Metuchen, NJ)
Review submitted: August 24, 2009   Date of arrival: August 15, 2009

This is our fourth visit as a family to Maine and this was the best house by far! We have 8 children from ages 6-17 and there was plenty to keep them occupied. They loved the the lake and going out to the "rock" via canoe to jump.(teens) The gradual entry beach was ideal for our young children, they all loved the fishing and the floating dock. It is also a great home base for venturing out to visit other areas like Acadia. The house was very clean, well-maintained and well-supplied with all the amenities.The house has well-water which in my opinion is a BIG plus since you do not have to lug your own water. The house is away from it all and you just have to plan well when making trips off the campsite to the stores etc. If your looking to make quick runs to the store it is a bit of a process because of the very bumpy, dirt roads that lead to the area, careful and slow driving is necessary. The owners were very accessible and helpful in every way. We look forward to next year.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Helpful votes: 3 / 4

couldn't be nicer

yankee_roadkill (CT, USA)
Review submitted: July 24, 2009   Date of arrival: July 4, 2009

Great property in reasonably close proximity to Acadia/Mt Desert Island. Property is extremely well kept and appointed with everything you will need for a great week. Just bring good weather and a few lobsters.

BeechHill Pond wouldn't be a pond in CT (@5 miles long and about a 1.5 miles wide). Cottage is at the extreme SW end. Nice beach in front---------good for swimming and boating. Some power boats and jet skis but were courteous to us kayakers. Property requires a drive of about 4 miles on dirt roads, but well maintained.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing

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Helpful votes: 6 / 6

This place is great!

Mainer living in exile (Washington DC)
Review submitted: August 5, 2008   Date of arrival: August 4, 2008

We will be staying at this property the last two weeks in August. This will mark the 3rd year in a row we have stayed here. I am orginally from this part of Maine but now in the mid-atlantic. It is very nice to get "home" and be able to enjoy such a wonderful place. The house is well maintained and well stocked. The beach front is perfect for little ones and adults (we have a 4 year old) and is located just off the beaten path, but not to far from civilization when you need groceries or feel like sight seeing. I would highly recommend this property.

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 12 / 12