Cozy, Off-Grid Camp on Spectacle Pond w/ private water frontage!

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Osborn, ME

Acadia National Park64 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)64 min drive
Darling's Waterfront Pavilion69 min drive
Cross Insurance Center71 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A cozy authentic Maine camp on Spectacle Pond in Osborn that sits among the hemlock in trees near the waters edge. Enjoy beautiful sunsets, camp fires, swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Relax on the screen porch at night while listening to the loons. Adventure outside the camp to a public sand beach, accessible by foot at the very end of Hemlock Way or enjoy a longer walk to a nearby river. ATV trails are also conveniently located.

This camp features one bedroom with its own deck and a sleeping loft, accommodating up to 5 guests. Although off-grid, there is a gas powered generator to supply water for the bathroom and kitchen. Generator will also power the electric coffee maker and lights. The kitchen is fully functional with a gas refrigerator & gas range that do not require the use of the generator. Kitchen is stocked with basic kitchen supplies. Guest are required to bring their own drinking water.

Spec Pond (as the locals call it) is 16 miles from Amherst, where you will find the Amherst General Store, Airline Brewing Company and other local businesses. This camp is approximately 40 miles east of Bangor, 38 miles from Ellsworth and 58 miles from Bar Harbor.

Available with rental are, 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, a canoe, and a paddle boat. Life jackets are provided but guests are encouraged to bring their own for proper fitting. Use of canoe/kayaks/paddle-boards/paddle boat is at guests own risk.

Property manager

Jackie Gatcomb

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Aurora

Located in Aurora, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tidal Falls and Beech Hill Pond, while Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and Telephone Museum are cultural highlights.

Osborn, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 64 min drive
Darling's Waterfront Pavilion - 69 min drive
Cross Insurance Center - 71 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 78 min drive
University of Maine - 85 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 64 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, Off-Grid Camp on Spectacle Pond w/ private water frontage! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

5 November 2023

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

Beautiful location

Definitely loved this location! Off the grid for sure no doubt about that. Property was clean as expected for a camp. Comfortable furnishings and plenty of space to relax inside or outside. It got cold a few nights while staying there but started a fire and it was perfect. But I sure did miss having a fan when it wasn't cold at night while sleeping... Camp had a small fan but it didn't work even after changing the batteries. We brought a box fan but we couldn't run the generator at night so I couldn't use that either. Also lighting was tricky at night. Bathroom has a battery operated one on the was which was super helpful but all the other ones had to be charged or needed batteries (flashlights). Better lighting options would be nice especially after the generator has to be off. We did finally find some under counter lights after day 3 that helped but they had to be charged which was hard to charge when you have to charge everything else with only 2 outlets in the whole camp. We managed but it definitely took a few days to get adjusted. I'm hoping the shower (hot water) situation got resolved. That was not fun showering with cold water. The pond was great. Kayaking on one of the best weather days before the rain came in the last two days we were there. Caught a few fish but never saw any wildlife. I wish would've talked advantage of the beach while I was there but I forgot about it until the last day. If you want a relaxing off the grid trip to escape everything this is it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan I.

14 August 2023

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

Paradise for a 2nd time!

This was our 2nd time at Jackie's beautiful camp. We chose to come back.because we were looking for a quiet place with a forest and lakeview away from any city noises. Jackie's camp has everything we were looking for! We loved our stay and thoroughly enjoyed spending a lot of time on the lake (swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding), walking in the area, cooking all of our meals on the gas stove or using the available bbq, and relaxing every night on the screened-in porch while looking at the amazing nature and lake in front of us, watching the stars and listening to the loons. Once again, pure paradise. Thank you Jackie for allowing us to enjoy your camp this summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viktor E.

21 July 2023

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

Amazing place

Unforgettable experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

15 July 2023

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

Peaceful Retreat

Our other rental got canceled with relatively short notice. We were lucky to find this listing to replace it. It was lovely for my husband and I, but it was not for us in terms of a family of 4 vacation. My two teens (17, 19) lasted 2-days. They loved the paddle boat, the fire-pit and the Peruvian Link Alpaca store/farm close by. It was perfect for us as a couple. We stayed for the rest of the week and loved all the boats (especially the Old Town canoe), the screened in porch (screened underneath the floor too!) the peacefulness in the forest (and on the pond). There were also numerous thoughtful details around the cabin. The beds/ pillows/ linens were incredibly comfortable, topped with a real quilt. There are a wide variety of lighting options: flashlights, led rechargeable lights under cabinets, an LED handheld lantern, candles and oil lamps. The kitchen was stocked enough with supplies that I cooked pulled pork and chicken enchiladas, with ingredients I brought from home. We had everything we needed, less a cheese grater. I should mention that we brought our Berkey water filter with us, so drinking water wasn't an issue. Also want to note that the pond is also surrounded by a handful of enormous windmills. We found their motion to be calming, almost soothing- and they turn pink during the sunset! Keep in mind, if windmills are not your thing. We came home thoroughly relaxed, dreaming of loons and wood ducks! Thanks Jackie!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

26 June 2023

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

Off the grid!

We had the best time ever. No phones, no tv, the scenery is beautiful and the cabin is great. We kayaked the lake a few times, the misquitos were a little bad. The fireflies were so cool.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023