Camden Vacation Rental cottage

Firefly Cottage - Lakefront Cottage in Hope - Maine's Best Kept Secret

Camden cottage rental - Lakeside Deck
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Description Cottage,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
Amenities lake, waterfront, garden, TV, parking
Rates per property (USD)
$135/night 
$800/week 
Kathryn Swift
207-763-3355
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the Camden vacation cottage rental Charming 2BR 1BA Lakefront Cottage, Sleeps 4

Firefly Cottage is truly the place for a relaxing and fun vacation. Situated on the shores of 266 acre Hobb's Pond, this crystal clear lake offers enjoyable swimming, boating and great fishing. Our charming cottage sits 100 feet from the water in a quiet, private setting under beautiful trees. It is only a ten minute drive to Camden Harbor with it's many fine shops, restaurants and galleries. The cottage is decorated with braided rugs and comfortable furnishings. Two bedrooms upstairs with pine floors, one with a queen bed and two twins in the other. It will comfortably sleep four. Full bath with tub and shower. The living room is furnished with soft, comfortable furniture for relaxing. Hobb's Pond is a spring fed lake that is two miles in length. Fish and wildlife abound in and around the lake. Loons, turtles, ducks and geese are daily sightings and if you are lucky, you may see a bald eagle or hear the call of an owl. Children will enjoy catching frogs and minnows.
Camden cottage rental - Dock and Swim Float

Dock and Swim Float
Camden cottage rental - Firefly Cottage

Firefly Cottage
Camden cottage rental - Living Room

Living Room
Camden cottage rental - Kitchen

Kitchen
Camden cottage rental - Great Fishing

Great Fishing
Camden cottage rental - Sunrise over the lake

Sunrise over the lake
Camden cottage rental - Lakeside Deck

Lakeside Deck
Camden cottage rental - Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Camden cottage rental - Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Camden, Maine

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Summer May 22, 2010 - Aug 28, 2010 $800 - - - - - 1 Week
Notes: $1500.00 for 2 Weeks
Fall Aug 29, 2010 - Oct 11, 2010 $800 $135 - $135 - - 2 Nights
Notes: $1,500 for 2 Weeks

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • From $800/Week $1500/Two Weeks
  • $800 a week plus 7% lodging tax late May through August. $1,500 for two weeks plus 7% lodging tax. We begin taking reservations for 2010 on January 1, 2010. 50% deposit by CREDIT CARD and signed rental agreement to secure reservation. $100 security deposit and balance due 60 days prior to arrival. 2 week limit on rentals. Rental period runs from 4 PM Saturday to 10 AM on the following Saturday. May be rented by the night during September and October. Cancellation fee applied. Maximum occupancy is 4. No pets please.

    May 22, 2010 - August 28, 2010 $800/week, or $1500/2 weeks
    August 29, 2010 - October 11, 2010 $135/night or $800/week
  • $800.00 / week $1,400 / two weeks late May through August
    $135/night or $800/week during September and October.

Fees

Tax Rate:
7.0%

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Camden, Maine

Property Type:
  • cottage
Location Type:
  • lake
  • waterfront
Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all
General:
  • paper towels
  • shampoo
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • activities guide
  • restaurant dining guide
  • linens provided
  • accept credit card
  • alarm clock
  • bottled water
  • local activities guide
  • telephone
Kitchen:
  • refrigerator
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • coffee maker
  • oven
  • microwave
  • grill
  • blender
  • lobster pot
  • spices
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • radio
  • books
  • books kids
  • video library
  • VCR
  • toys kids
  • books adult
  • games adults
  • games kids
Outside:
  • garden
  • boat
  • unscreened porch/lanai
  • parking
  • outdoor grill
  • kayak
  • deck wood
  • dock boatslip
  • outdoor grill gas
  • 4 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • antiquing
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • mountain biking
Onsite Equipment:
  • binoculars
  • boat+paddles
  • cooler small
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • autumn foliage
  • bay/sound
  • botanical garden
  • cinemas
  • eco tourism
  • forests
  • groceries
  • laundromat
  • museums
  • playground
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • live theater
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • coin laundry
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • winery tours

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Camden, Maine

Views from the shore are beautiful. Sunrises are gorgeous. New deck next to the lake offers comfy seating. Great place to watch the kids and wildlife. Drink your morning coffee by a still lake while you listen to the loons. Summer brings a dizzying choice of things to do. Climb a mountain, visit a lighthouse, sail on a schooner, go antiquing, shop at a craft fair or simply nap in our hammock while you listen to the loons. Acadia National Park is a delightful day trip. Several museums are also located in our area. You will be delighted with the antics of the chipmunks and hummingbirds. Firefly Cottage is a smoke free home. No pets, please. Maximum occupancy is 4 guests.

Amenities: : Gorgeous views and sunrises, TV with VCR player, telephone, 125 feet of private lake frontage, dock to moor your boat, swim float, two kayaks, deck with gas grill and picnic table, hammock, games, books, full kitchen with microwave oven, coffee maker, electric stove/oven, toaster, blender, sheets and blankets provided - we ask that you bring your own towels.

Activities: : Swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, antiquing, museums, Acadia National Park, lighthouses, lobsters, art galleries, gourmet and family friendly restaurants, craft fairs, theater, shopping.

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Camden, Maine

Rating
5 out of 5

We'll Be Back

mainelady Maine
Review Submitted: July 29, 2006 Date of Stay: July 2006
We stayed at Firefly Cottage for a week and loved it. Hobb's Pond is a peaceful lake that is very clean. The loons were wonderful to listen to and we even saw a bald eagle. Camden is a delightful town to be a tourist in and there are many activities to do within just a few miles.
The cottage is very comfortable for a family of 4 and is very clean and decorated in a very pleasing way. The new deck next to the lake was a great place to drink our morning coffee and greet the day. The owners are also very friendly and eager to make sure your vacation is enjoyable. They left fresh flowers in the cottage for us and packets of Maine wildflowers. The swimming and fishing were great fun for our kids and the kayaks allowed us to really explore the lake. We found a great sand beach across the lake from the cottage.
We enjoyed our stay at Firefly immensely and plan to return someday. We felt it was a great value for such a nice little home and would recommend it to anyone wanting a relaxing vacation.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Firefly cottage

BJP1 Medway, Ma.
Review Submitted: August 9, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
My sister and I enjoyed our stay at Firefly cottage. We have family living in Camden so it was very convenient for all of us. When we arrived we had fresh flowers and a surprise gift, a very nice touch.
Despite the very wet summer, we found the cabin very dry and cozy.
The beds were comfortable and the linens were wonderful. The kitchen was well equipped and there was a nice gas grill.
Hobbs pond is perfect for kayaking. There is inlets and coves to explore and the loon family with two babies were there everyday to greet us. They would put a concert on each evening for us. Amazing.
The owners came once to see if we were all settled in and needed anything but respected our privacy.
I loved the rolling hills on the approach to Hope, it is just a beautiful area. I will definately return to Hobbs Pond.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Amazing

abineal Canyon, TX
Review Submitted: October 13, 2008 Date of Stay: September 2008
My husband, my daughter and myself had a wonderful time at Firefly cottage. The location is remote but close to several towns. At night the lake is so peaceful and the scenery is picturesque. One of our favorite things was kayaking at night and early in the morning. I would highly recommend this cottage and we will be back soon.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rating
5 out of 5

Great cottage for the price

Midwestern visitors Oak Park, Il
Review Submitted: September 10, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2008
Beautiful and quiet pond. We stayed the week of July 4th and felt we had the lake to ourselves. Kayaking was great. The loons were always around and beautiful. Fishing and swimming off the dock was so fun.The rainy day we had led us to a day in Freeport for shopping at LL Bean! It was so nice being 20 minutes away from beautiful Camden-we had dinner in town several times. The cabin was clean and cute. The pictures are very accurate.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rating
5 out of 5

We come back every summer, for many good reasons.

Lakeside Dreamer Maine
Review Submitted: September 9, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
We have returned to Firefly Cottage with our children every summer for 6 years now and there are many reasons why we come back. The owners are lovely people who take an interest in our well being. They are always responsive to our questions and needs and leave nice goodies in the cottage to welcome us back each year. They are respectful of our privacy yet available when needed.

The cottage is very pleasingly decorated and well kept. We have never noticed odors or evidence of a mold problem, including our visit this summer in August. In fact, the cottage is a wonderful place to relax while on vacation. It is always very clean when we arrive, the beds are very comfortably made up with nice linens and the kitchen has everything needed to cook a nice meal.

The seating area next to the lake is a favorite place for our family. We can watch the kids while they swim, have drinks in the evening while listening to the many lake sounds and enjoy the peacefulness of Hobbs Pond. The deck chairs are very comfortable and a small table to enjoy a meal next to the lake is also there.

I am writing this review to support the owners of Firefly Cottage, who have been only wonderful to us every summer. You will not be disappointed in the least if you decide to rent this cottage. It is our peaceful sanctuary that we return to each year to relax and enjoy our time together as a family. We have made many memories at Firefly Cottage.
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