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Overlook Cottage, Toddy Pond!

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A wooden cabin with a dining table and chairs, large windows overlooking a lake.
A sandy beach with a wooden bench and picnic table, surrounded by trees and a body of water.
A cabin by a lake surrounded by tall trees.
A wooden picnic table by a lakeside path with a canoe and a kayak nearby.
A wooden cabin with two Adirondack chairs outside, surrounded by trees and a view of a lake.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Toddy Pond
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Surry, ME
  • Place, Toddy Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Overlook Cottage, Toddy Pond!

Listen to the Loons! Swin from your own sand beach! This adorable cottage on Toddy Pond offers an open loft with 3 twin beds. Best suited for children and teens. 1 private bedroom with a queen memory foam bed and 1 bathroom (shower only).
Here at Overlook you can enjoy your very own sand beach with excellent swimming, boating, and fishing. There are countless outdoor activities including hiking, biking, kayaking, and canoeing. Only 30 minutes from Acadia National Park and the historic town of Bar Harbor. The central location of this cottage allows for for easy day adventures to many downeast communities.
Open living room, dining area, kitchen and deck with gas grill.
Fully equipped cottage with quality furnishings throughout. DVD player, 3 kayaks and a gas grill on the deck.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1691326vb
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

Surry

Located in Surry, this cottage is on a lake. Woodlawn Museum and Grand Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Blue Hill Wine Shop and Bucksport Golf Club. Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Blue Hill Co-op Community Market are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.
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Surry, ME

What's nearby

  • Toddy Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Acadia National Park - 37 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 47 min drive - 63.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 49 min drive - 59.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 54 min drive - 65.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blaze Brewing Blue Hill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pugnuts Ice Cream Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blue Hill Co-op - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Devil's Half Acre Beer Garden - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bucklyn Coffee - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Overlook Cottage, Toddy Pond! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Overlook Cottage, Toddy Pond!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overlook Cottage, Toddy Pond!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Overlook Cottage, Toddy Pond! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Toddy Pond and within 12 miles (20 km) of Alamoosook Lake and Branch Lake. Blue Hill Mountain Trailhead and Woodlawn Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cozy and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jammie

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities
The lake was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Weekend getaway

Great out of the way location that is still close to everything. Cozy little cabin with a grrat view. Will love to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2025
Thank you for this awesome review! We love our little getaway - please come and stay again! You took great care of everything, Nichole
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute cottage nice view
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

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

Best beach!

You get your own beach with this place. You’ll want to be there all day. Great swimming and sunning. The cottage is cozy and well appointed. Would love to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you so much Todd, we love it as much as you do! Please come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

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

THE VIEW!

This rustic cabin in a perfect getaway with a VIEW that is simply THE BEST! Good location, easy drive to Bucksport and Cadillac Mountain!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2022
Thank you John! Please come stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

Amazing view

This property is on a quiet dirt road on Toddy Pond. The cottage is rustic but adorable. The view is amazing, the pond is so clean you can see the bottom. My teenage boys loved fishing from the canoe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Thank you for the awesome review! Please come again! You left the place so clean!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaelynne G.

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

Perfect getaway

Our family had an amazing stay at the cottage. It was clean and cozy. Having a beach right outside was very convenient. We enjoyed kayaking and swimming. We had an awesome vacation and highly recommend this cottage and management.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MomK H.

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

Perfect getaway

2nd visit to “the cabin”. This is one of our favorite places on Earth. If you want peace and tranquility in the most beautiful setting, this is it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
What a wonderful review! Thank you for sharing this awesome feedback! It sure is a great spot! You are welcome to come and visit anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dudley S.

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

Getaway

Beatiful view and peaceful
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 March 2024
Thank you for the 5 stars! We are delighted that you loved your stay. You took great care of the cottage, thank you! Please come again! Nichole
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb R.

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

Maine Stay

This was a perfect place to retreat to after seeing Acadia. My kids said this was the best cabin we've ever been to. Super cute. We enjoyed the kayaks and playing in the lake. Momo's 24/7 self-service cheesecake is a must. 86This! was delicious. We hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Thank you so much for this awesome review~! You guys left the place in great shape, thank you! Please come and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacie S.

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

A little piece of heaven

This cottage is situated on a beautiful lake. The living room is positioned so you can stare at the big windows at the lake. It is nestled amongst trees and has stairs down to a sandy beach where it was set up to have a fire on the beach as well as chairs to sit in. This cabin is rustic and very quaint. The property manager was very attentive, welcoming, and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2025
Thank you for your 5 star review! You took great care of the cottage, thank you! Please come and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawna D.

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

Beautiful and peacefulness

Great cottage for our vacation, weather did not cooperate but we had a great time. We did find a full diaper on the beach that was quite disgusting but other than that no compliants!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2024
Thank you Shawna!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Toddy Pond updated cabin

The house was clean. Has a beautiful view of the pond. (Seems more like a lake). Internet was strong, good video. Bring your own Roku or Fire dongle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2024
Thank you John! We are glad you enjoyed the stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

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

Beautiful view

We had a wonderful stay at the Overlook. The view was fantastic, use of kayaks & fire pit was great & we totally relaxed with our pup. The only thing we could have used was info on where the transfer station was, how to get the bedroom TV to work (we figured it out, though) & a starter roll of paper towels. Aside from these minute issues, this is a wonderful cabin to escape to! I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2024
thank you so very much Joan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice simple cabin on beautiful lake. Small bathroom. There is a hair dryer provided. As is noted in description the loft is more for teens. Just too hard to maneuver stepping up onto floor from the ladder because of space and slant of roof line. We used the fold out sofa for one of us instead. It was old and not that comfortable but easier than the loft. It isn’t too far from Acadia NP and other activities. We ventured out every day.
Evening sky from cabin
Pond view
Down on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2025
Thank you Nancy!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joan W.

Liked: Check-in, location

Great waterfront view

Really like the fun and convenience of staying in a cabin. This property needs a deep clean and a lot of maintenance. 29 miles from Acadia and most days/nights took us about 50 minutes to drive. Furniture is worn out and uncomfortable to sit in. Shower worked well. Price was a lot less than a Bar Harbor hotel. Best part was the waterfront location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rebecca O.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not my best stay but host tried to help

The house was in a great location. Unfortunately there was some housekeeping items that were neglected and I never got internet. The host was away but able to reach a friend to help clean and take care of some of the issues and she was gracious about refunding me some of the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2023
Sadly, The trash was left outside after the last guests. A cookie sheet was also left dialing in the sink. As soon as I got the message, someone showed up to address both items. 2 stars seems unfair given the quick response and refund. I also offered a way for you to resolve the internet. We do have a gorgeous spot right on the water, we are glad you emjoyed that! Best wishes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Peace and Tranquility on the Lake

This property is a hidden gem! It wasn't fancy but had all the necessities. The queen bed was beyond comfortable affording us the best sleep we've had in weeks. Though we didn't get to take advantage of the kayaks and beach because of windy weather, it was a lovely place to start and end each day. It was a little further from Bar Harbor and Acadia N.P. then we had anticipated. Round trip was usually between 1.5-2 hours. But it was worth it to wake up to that view and have that kind of silence in the evenings. We would definitely stay there again. Thanks for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2023
So happy to hear this! Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

lisa s.

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

Excellent getaway!

Lots of great things about this property: Views Beach/Lake right out the door Clean towels and linens Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay Book and game collection Kayaks/Paddle boat A few things could use improvements but did not negatively affect our stay: Bathroom was a bit messy on arrival - hair and sand in shower Wi-Fi hotspot was out of data but we did not inform the host as we didn’t need it Many of the windows didn’t lock but we felt very safe Wood was cracked in bedroom window and door Many of the blinds were broken/didn’t work but this didn’t affect our privacy We would return to this property for another visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2023
Thank you so much for such glowing review! I am very sorry that the bathroom was not as clean as it should have been. I have alerted housekeeping about this. Come see us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Holly W.

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

Cozy Cottage with a stunning view!

When we arrived ,after driving for 4 3/4 long days ,I spent the first day cleaning and scouring the stove , cabinets inside and out, the bath room fixtures , and front windows, fortunately it was raining ...but the view was outstanding!. We left the place in pristine condition , clean, stocked with a new set of glasses, and necessary cleaning products. Nichole, you might want to hire a new cleaning service. This cottage is a GEM! Gorgeous view , nice shore, and fire pit . We entertained dear friends for dinner, We cooked and ate more delicious fresh seafood .(Johnson's on Main St. in Blue Hill ) I would highly recommend this Maine getaway, on beautiful Toddy Pond .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2023
Thank you Holly! I appreciate your feedback. So glad you enjoyed our little “overlook” gem
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Perfect spot to get away!

This little cottage was the prefect get away for our family of 5. Our children LOVED the upstairs loft area and having their own little beach with the kayaks. The beach is beautiful and very relaxing. The loft area is more for children than it is adults. I would say the cottage fits 2 adults (bed downstairs) and 3 children (loft upstairs) perfectly. We did need to purchase some items (toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap, cleaning spray, and a sponge)- so plan to bring those items with you. Everything else was provided- towels, cookware, glassware, Keurig machine, etc. Neighborhood is very quiet. Bar Harbor is about 45-50 min away. Communication was great. We did not have any issues with service. Overall we loved our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2024
Thank you Lisa! We appreciate this review very much!
Archival

8/10 Good

Phoebe A.

Sweet property on a beautiful lake.

Our overall experience was good. We were two single women friends. One bedroom downstairs was perfect. However, the sleeping loft up a ladder could only be usable by children old enough to safely climb ladders up and down, and/or, younger, flexible adults under 5'2" tall. In the loft, the queen bed had no mattress pad and the blinds were missing from one window causing very early awakening! BBQ is rotted out and unusable. Kitchen was well stocked with everything needed to make a good meal and there were ample towels in the bathroom. All in all, a good stay, but should be stated that no man could fit in the loft without crawling on his hands and knees.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review Phoebe. We will address the pad, blinds and grill and will make it more clear about the space in the loft on the website. Sincerely, Nichole and Shannon (owners)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C.

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

Toddy Pond Is Beautiful!

We loved our stay at this super cute little cabin. The view of the lake was so beautiful, the beds comfortable, and the place was clean. 😍 We were there in June and a heat wave came through with temperatures up to 95°. There is no air conditioning in the cabin and with those high temperatures it made sleeping uncomfortable. The only other thing that was a bummer was that the next-door neighbor has a light that turns on at dusk and stays on ALL night near their dock. That light, ruins your stargazing and any night photos of the moon and the lake. I understand that the owners of this cabin can’t do much about their neighbors, but it was really disappointing (and unnecessary) to have light pollution at such a beautiful location. — Over all this little cabin is charming and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you for your helpful feedback Joyce! We are appreciative of the 5 stars! We are considering AC!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

DONALD R.

Liked: Check-in

Fall Foliage

Pretty clean. Lift is very small. Ladder left out in the middle of the kitchen was a bit of a hassle. No locks in windows and a very small bathroom. Cooking utensils old and worn out. Pans Teflon’s scratched. Poor light in the kitchen area so difficult to cook after dark. Missing window shades on the side window and front door. We had to put sheets and towels up at night. Uneven flooring throughout the cabin. Tv s have Only a few channel selections. cable went out a few times. Bedroom tv didn’t work and a small water heater. I ran out of water while showering after my spouse. No dishwasher or washer and dryer. Beautiful views but very remote. Watch out for ticks and check yourselves and Your pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2024
Thank you for your kind feedback here Donald. This is a sweet and simple cottage right on the lake, we will look into these suggestions.

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