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Beach nearby
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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 454 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Hartford, ME
  • Bates College
    31 min drive
  • Camp Wekeela For Boys & Girls
    3 min drive
  • Auburn Bus Station
    40 min drive
  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    47 min drive

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About the area

Buckfield

When you stay at this cottage in Buckfield, you'll be on the waterfront and 10 minutes by car from Androscoggin River. .This beach cottage is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Androscoggin Lake and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Spruce Mountain Jay.
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What's nearby

  • Bates College - 31 min drive
  • Snow Falls - 32 min drive
  • Lost Valley Ski Resort - 37 min drive
  • Oxford Casino - 46 min drive
  • Sunday River - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northland Dairy Treat - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪On The Way Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪B & A Variety - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Carriage House Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chick-A-Dee Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Hartford Cottage w/ Private Beach on Bear Pond!

Unwind at this secluded Hartford vacation rental cottage on Bear Pond. Nestled under lush trees with a private beach and dock, 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom abode is the perfect place for your family. Lounge along the sandy shore, spend the day out on the water and take it easy during your stay at this piece of Maine paradise. You'll be close to golf, Androscoggin Riverlands State Park, Cranberry Valley disc golf, DEW Haven Wildlife Sanctuary, fruit houses and much more during your unforgettable visit!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom: King Bed, Twin Rollaway Bed | Living Room: Pullout Couch

A blissful retreat awaits at this charming cottage. Set on a secluded, tree-lined property overlooking Bear Lake, this cozy home lets you make the most of your getaway to central Maine. The home gets superior cleaning conducted in between each stay, so you'll have peace of mind knowing your safety is being taken into consideration.

The charming living space boasts crisp white walls and comfortable furnishings that beckon you to kick back and relax. Turn on the flat-screen TV to watch a movie while you unwind.

When you get hungry, the well-equipped kitchen has everything you need to whip up some tasty treats. Enjoy your meals together at the quaint hardwood dining table or at the outdoor picnic table.

Step through the sliding glass doors to spend countless hours on your private beach. A variety of seating options and beach toys promise that everyone will find something to do. If you want to get out on the water, hop into the provided paddle boat for a peaceful cruise around the lake.

As your eyes grow heavy at the end of the day, retreat to your bedroom to drift off to sleep in your king bed. The rest of your group will fall asleep with ease on the pullout couch and twin rollaway bed, both topped with foam padding for their comfort.

-- THE LOCATION --

Set on Bear Pond, this cottage offers unforgettable times for everyone in your group! Head over to DEW Haven Zoo to see - and even feed - the wide variety of animals who live there. Wallingford's Fruit House has apple orchards and local produce for the perfect snack afterward.

Hit the links at Turner Highlands Golf Course, set only 6 miles away. If golf's not your game, visit Cranberry Valley Disc Golf to play a round or two on the scenic course. Relaxing days await on Bear Pond with a peaceful ride in the paddleboat or in your own small boat launched from the ramp just across the lake.

Travel back in time with a ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad, which has dinner rides and in the fall, showcases the vibrant autumn leaves. Androscoggin Riverlands State Park boasts 22 miles of trails and 12 miles of river frontage with peaceful forests, colorful blooms and historic building foundations.

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 28 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires 2 steps to enter
- NOTE: 2 guests can sleep comfortably on the bed, 2 guests can sleep on the foam-topped pullout couch and 1 guest can sleep on the foam-topped rollaway bed, bringing the maximum occupancy to a total of 5
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a sofa bed.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 576 sq ft (54 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Hartford Cottage w/ Private Beach on Bear Pond! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn G.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mist on the pond
Adequate. Pretty pond.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away for two!
The house is on a beautiful pond (which is more like a lake) with beautiful sunsets and atmosphere (especially the loons!). It is actually quite convenient to grocery stores and other businesses. We enjoyed the grill, canoe and firepit. The bed is very comfortable, and the bathroom is roomy with great water pressure and hot water. Great spaces to hang out inside and outside. Considering going again next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
Just what a camp should be, all necessary amenities, charming interior. Nice sandy beach, and warm clear water.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the cabin on Bear Pond! We’ve stayed there a few times now and plan to go back again this summer. It’s perfect for us. It’s calm and relaxing, right on the water with such great lake access and beach area. We’ve stayed at quite a few places in Maine on lakes, but this is our favorite.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Randy P.

Beware…
No heat source, no drinkable water, cracked toilet, dangerous access to the water, poorly stocked kitchen, no place unpack clothes, no tv service, could not access the dock. The cottage needs lots of work be rentable. We left two days early.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Michele K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not rustic - broken
The beach and lake were beautiful. The cabin was a mess. Many things broken, lots of dry rot around sliding glass door, holes in towels, etc. The list goes on. I would not have continued to stay here if it wasn't for the lake where I spent most of my time when I was there.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Spot
My family stayed here over labor day weekend. Very cute cabin with all the amenities of being at home. This was perfect as minimal packing is great with a 2 year old 10 year old. The kids loved the little beach and the views from the cabin were amazing. We enjoyed our stay and will likely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Bro G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice Lake and Beach Cottage Needs Work
The beach is very nice and there are a lot of toys for the kids to play with. The lake is really beautiful. The cottage is not in great condition. The old, stained carpets are unsightly and there were many cobwebs and insects in the corners where the ceiling meets the wall. The house has lots of potential but definitely needs work. It does have a good air conditioner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second time going and we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharde l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little camp
Absolutely loved our stay it was calm and beautiful, very friendly owners. It was just the vacation we needed. We look forward to visiting again someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin, great location!
Fishing buddy and I stayed here for 3 nights, using it as a base for trips to the Androscoggin River. Comfortable and clean, with all the amenities needed for a enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sheer experience of being on a quiet, private beach with gorgeous views and use of the paddleboat, campfire and quaint cottage was amazing. The personal touches of family photos and recipes makes you feel cozy and at home. The owner, Bonnie is a very sweet lady who checked on us day 2 by phone just to make sure we were enjoying ourselves, making us feel even more like family. <3 Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location AND water access!
We had a great time at Bear Pond! It’s a great, private location and the sandy beach and shallow water was perfect for our young kids (4 and 1.5). This is your typical, rustic Maine camp and we arrived with realistic expectations and were not at all disappointed. It has everything you need for a relaxing, comfortable stay and we loved being able to use the grill and picnic table for dinner AND fire pit for toasting marshmallows. The lack of Wi-Fi and cable/streaming was refreshing and we were still able to get decent cell service. Bonnie and Ron were very welcoming and generous!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela L., Ellenburg Center, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect water front camp!! Heaven!
Fantastic little camp on Bear Pond! It has everything I could ever ask for! Running water, microwave, full sized kitchen with full sized fridge and freezer! We lived the king sized bed so much we are buying the same set up when we get home!!! The place comes with a paddle boat and plenty of outdoor chairs, even a fire pit and a charcoal grill!! Air conditioning in the bedroom was amazing!! The water was beautiful and zero mosquitoes!! Tons of dragon flies, a few loons, a blue heron, some fish and an owl! Plus you can take the paddle boat out to the floating dock and hop on it and relax!! We had lunch out there! There's a clothes line to hang wet clothes on! The camp is fully loaded with cups, paper products, silverware, plates, towels, bedding, a coffee maker and stove/oven. Bonnie is amazing and I had no issues keeping in contact with her!! We will be going back!! Hopefully sooner than later!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

wanda a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
My husband and I stayed for 5 days, and I wish now I would of added more days. It was great slept late every morning, the beach was great I was out in the sun every day, felt so at peace there, can not wait to go back next year and will be adding more day, the only sounds we heard was the waves the boats and the birds, the best sound we heard were little kids jumping laughing and playing in the water. So if you are looking for a place to go relax this is.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! Great beach area! The water is so clean and clear and it is a very gradual slope out to deeper water. There is a dock and a raft you can swim out to and sunbathe on. They have two plastic Adirondack chairs we liked to sit in with our feet in the water and they also have a zero gravity chair you can lounge in to tan. There is an inflatable kayak and a paddle boat available. They had a charcoal grill and they provided charcoal and lighter fluid. Plenty of grill utensils and pots pans etc for cooking indoors on the stove as well. I enjoyed sitting in the recliner drinking my morning coffee looking through the glass slider door out over the pond. The king sized bed is VERY comfy. If it wasnt so beautiful outside I could’ve stayed in that bed all morning. Hosts Bonnie and her son Ron were so kind and helpful and very responsive to any questions we had. We’re already planning our next trip back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get off the grid!
I had an excellent stay for what I was looking for. My stay. was about just having a place to stay and do a little fishing. I didn't care about TV or internet service. I stayed in early May so even though I didn't go swimming the lake is just out the back door and there is a sandy beach. The road in is a little rough with only room for one vehicle but that was not an issue since I drive a truck. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C., Gilford

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage for realistic people
This cottage was perfect for me & my husband. We only left once for more drinks. Beautiful location hosts were so wonderful & awesome communication. Bed was so comfortable I actually slept better than I do at home. We would definitely book this cottage again! I say realistic people as this is a cottage in the since that it has the essentials but it's made for you to be outside for the majority of your time. If you want to sit around a TV or be on your phones pick another place. I feel that some of these negative reviews were left by people who were not there to enjoy the nature around them. This cottage is filled with love & beautiful family memories you can see in all the photos. I loved it & so did my husband ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Anna E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
False advertisement
In description of property says sleeps 5 That’s a lie broken sleeper couch and roll away bed stuck in a corner Road to cabin was only enough room for a car bottomed out most of the ride in Water to house is fed from the pond House keeper must be blind spiderwebs and spiders everywhere glass doors filthy rag stuffed in hole in the ceiling mouse crawled across my arm It’s definitely not what is described in listening
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J T.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice property
It was exactly as advertised. Would go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kathy A.

The house itself needs some work but if you are ok with no frills this is the place for you.
Ron was easy to get a hold of and very helpful. The house needs some work but we were very happy with everything. Being right on the water was amazing. The water is warm and clear. We had a great stay and will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Christine D., Athol Ma

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as expected
Needs a good cleaning ,broken toilet seat, cob webs everywhere dock not in water dirty rugs I cleaned and sweeped the rugs when arrived. We left early do to a mouse
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feeling calm and relaxed!
Ron was so nice and helpful. We arrived to a light on inside and the heaters on for us. Very peaceful there. We had a fire in the fire pit over looking the beautiful view. Bed was comfortable and our two friends that joined us said the pull out couch was good. We played cards at the table and cooked a lot of food in the kitchen. After we checked out I texted Ron telling him that we were leaving and he called and left us a friendly message in return. We would love to rent this cottage again, especially in the warmer months to enjoy the private beach and swimming as the water there was clean and clear.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

steven m.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
We understood that this was a small place knowing that we'd be in/out with friends nearby, but it does not fit five. Four adults with luggage was too many for this small house. Two with luggage would work best. The king-sized bed was comfortable for my eighty year old in-laws. Most furniture needed to be moved out of the living room for the pull-out couch which needed vacuuming.(we slept on an air mattress we brought instead). The fold-up bed was ok. All the windows/sliding doors need cleaning and curtains for privacy and darkening for sleeping-in. There were no screens. The sliding door has moisture between the double panes which was disappointing as that's the only view of the lake. A wonderful lake! The paddle boat was fine. There were a few holes in the walls covered with tape. The fire alarm was disconnected on the top of the frig and the one on the wall wasn't live. We were told the dock would be replaced next year and the t.v. in the living room was broken. We couldn't find a remote for the t.v. in the bedroom. The kitchen was functional but no room for groceries and needs enough kitchen chairs for five. While having a great time with our friends, we are disappointed we spent the money for the condition of the place. Much work needs to be done before it is rented again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019