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Family friendly, pet friendly lakeside retreat. Close to Acadia National Park.

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Looking off deck to beach
Kitchen
Living room looking off to Lake
living room area
Coming in from Rd looking out to Lake

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Otis, ME
  • Beech Hill Pond
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Green Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Telephone Museum
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Basement

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family friendly, pet friendly lakeside retreat. Close to Acadia National Park.


I am a family and pet friendly retreat. With water views throughout the home. There's a beautiful small beach with walk into the water that if’s perfect for small children. There is also a 60 foot dock with deep water access for the older children and adults alike. Enjoy swimming from rock to rock or hang out and fish from the dock. The yard and or deck has Sun most of the day. You can Kayak out to see the sunset, or rent a pontoon boat from me, by the day for or by the week. we have two available. Were eight miles from Ellsworth 20 miles from Bangor, were you will find all the shopping and Casino. And Acadia national park is only 35 miles away perfect for day trips , back at night to enjoy the lake.
The yard is beautifully landscaped, a large yard for hanging out barbecuing and playing games.

Property manager

Michael Tatarcyk

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Lots for children to do. .
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No more then 2 dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Ellsworth Congregational Church and Downeast Scenic Railroad are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Seacoast Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Otis, ME

What's nearby

  • Beech Hill Pond - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Green Lake - 17 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 25 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Branch Lake - 33 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Telephone Museum - 35 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downeast Kettle Korn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Snack Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Jaks Famous Franks - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly, pet friendly lakeside retreat. Close to Acadia National Park. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family friendly, pet friendly lakeside retreat. Close to Acadia National Park.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly, pet friendly lakeside retreat. Close to Acadia National Park.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly, pet friendly lakeside retreat. Close to Acadia National Park. located?

This Ellsworth holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beech Hill Pond, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Green Lake and Ellsworth Congregational Church. Ellsworth Historical Society and Ellsworth Public Library are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Loved our time here, will definitely be back.

Everyone loved our time here. Awesome location, very clean, friendly and communicative owner. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 38 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time at this lovely home. The lake views throughout the house were stunning, and the home was equipped with everything we needed. Everyone had a comfortable place to sleep, with an added bonus of 3 full baths to accommodate our large group. Our host, Michael, has been very responsive and easy to work with. My family is already talking about booking again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property!

Owner was great! Super communicative and helpful. Place was exactly as described. Any issues we had were addressed immediately.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Amazing Maine trip

The property was exactly as advertised and my family loved our week at Michael’s place. Our stay couldn’t have been better and we can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joe C.

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

Great property

Great family time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Perfect Family Vacation!

We spent a relaxing, fun-filled week in this spacious house that offered so much to do! We loved the pedal boat, canoe and kayak. Saw fireworks from the dock, swam, fished and enjoyed listening to the loons by the campfire. A good time was had by all 3 generations. Michael is an accomodating and responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Very Relaxing-

Stayed here for a week with two families ( 4 parents and 7 teenagers). Host was accommodating and helpful. Property had plenty for the kids to do and was close enough to drive into Acadia and Bar Harbor. Lots of space for the families to spread out to relax, play games, or swim. Water was crystal clear and out teens loved jumping off the rocks. Would be great for younger kids as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie B.

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

Great family vacation!

Super fun house and property for all ages. Lots of highlights-beach, rocks to swim to, fishing from dock, big lawn for play, firepit, and beautiful view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Beech Pond Paradise

Well equiped spacious home that met the needs of a multi-generation family. Lake was beautiful with great fishing. Conveniently located to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Owner was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Awesome home, great location, clean and lots of room

Second time staying at this house. Had another great week. House accommodated 11 adults with no problem. Had a blast on the lake fishing, swimming and kayaking. Spent a day in Acadia hiking and went again another day to watch sunrise atop Cadillac Mountain. Caught some nice size small mouth bass right off the dock. Overall highly recommended and will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Wonderful time, wonderful host.

This is a wonderful property. The host was greatly attentive and friendly. The house is very convenient and a wonderful lakeside home, with many amenities. The fire pit was a great addition that my entire family enjoyed. Same with the fully appointed kitchen complete with lobster pots, flat propane grill for steaming (outside), butter dishes, shell crackers, etc.. Highly recommend getting fresh seafood from Dorrs lobster pound and preparing it on premises. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Fantastic Getaway

We had a great time at beautiful Beech Hill Pond! The house was beautiful and immaculate!! Beautiful views from the deck and backyard. The kayaks, canoe and dock were great. Caught many fish and a bald eagle soared right over our heads. At night we would go inside and watch a movie from the huge dvd collection. We couldn’t of asked for anything better. The nine of us had a great time and made memories that will last a lifetime!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Lakeside getaway

This is a perfect property for families with children. We spent hours swimming from rock to rock. Fish live between the rocks and under the dock and can be caught with basic tackle and worms. The shed is full of supplies that you may need including fishing gear. The dock is ready for your boat rental. A quick trip to the other side of the lake is endless fun for children who jump off of the giant rock. At night you can take your children into the yard to hunt for crayfish and frogs. Overall, a wonderful vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Fantastic home and location

This was a first for my family to travel north for a summer vacation, so glad we did. The home is large, more than enough room for the six of us (Can easily accommodate 10+) and the house is very well kept, clean, and well equipped. The property afforded us privacy and the lake is crystal clear. The kayaks and canoe were a plus, really enjoyed them. We caught lots of fish off of the the homes private dock, very relaxing. We also brought our eight month puppy, he also had a blast. The home is pet friendly. Day trip to Arcadian National Park, 30 minute or so drive, well worth it, highly recommended and Ellsworth has some pretty good returanants, food shopping too. Mike was very accommodating, just a phone call away if needed. Overall highly recommend and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

8/10 Good

Dave M.

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

Amazing Location - Beautiful Lake

10 people, ranging 9-months to 70-years old stayed here on our annual family retreat, and with a few exceptions, all had an amazing time! The lake is absolutely gorgeous. Crystal clear water and tons of boulders just under the surface that both kids and adults enjoyed. The back yard was plenty spacious for activities and relaxing, and the sandy beach was perfect for kids. Driveway comfortably fit 3-4 cars, and the view from the deck was perfect. Acadia & Bar Harbor are an easy drive for day trips! However - We arrived to find wet laundry in the washer. The loft beds were unmade and missing pillows. The sliding doors and screens to the deck were extremely difficult to open/close - even for adults. The propane tank ran out 2-minutes after lighting the grill the first time, and the backup tank had a significant leak from the relief valve. The freezer door ice dispenser was missing, preventing top shelf items from freezing well (keep your ice cream down low). The basement bunk room flooded - two separate nights, soaking kids bags left on the floor and ruining some items. The kids woke with sore throats, and after the second flooding we didn't feel comfortable sleeping down there due to the air quality. Michael, the owner, was very responsive, and accommodating when able. Overall our trip was very nice - mostly due to the water frontage and remote location. I would recommend this property to anyone who prioritizes those features over the minor issues noted above.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

An ideal getaway for families

We spent a week at the house with three families - 6 adults and 4 kids total, between the ages of 1.5 and 6. Based on the reviews, photos etc we thought it seemed like a pretty good fit, but it even exceeded our expectations are far as being kid friendly. The sand area/beach right on the lake provided endless entertainment for the kids - digging, splashing, building sand castles, and even swimming right off the beach. The backyard also played host to a number of whiffle ball and soccer games. We made a fire in the fire pit every night, sitting out under the stars drinking local Maine beers and ciders and listening to the call of the loons. The dock provided a great launching point for kayak and canoe trips, including to the local public beach on the lake which is absolutely beautiful (not exaggerating to say warmth of water and clarity of lake made it feel like Caribbean). One other item to recommend is a boat trip around the lake on Captain Mike's pontoon boat, which everyone loved. Inside, there is plenty of space for three families. One of the bedrooms is a loft overlooking the main living area, so privacy is limited there but that wasn't a huge issue for us. Kitchen was great, cooked lots of good meals without issue. Basement is huge and was a great place for the kids to play. Internet was surprisingly fast, but we didn't need to use it too much owing to where we were staying. Propane grill could use an upgrade. Overall, can't say enough good things about the house and the hospitality. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynne L.

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

Great place for a relaxing and fun family getaway!

Our family of 6 stayed for a week in early June (apparently, just before the "season" kicks off in this area) and all had a WONDERFUL time here! The house is lovely with lots of space for everyone inside & out, gorgeous lake views and nice location to drive out for some excursions. Our 4 teenage kids had a lot of fun every evening in the downstairs "man cave" walk-out basement/rec room, with darts, pool table, foosball, games and comfy movie area. The only thing that would make the place better is if the shower in the master bath was completed, but at least it is nice that there is a dual sink/vanity since it's currently a half bath. Having washer & dryer downstairs was great & meant we could pack light for the trip. The owners, Mike & Tracy, were SO sweet and helpful! We took the recommendations of other reviews to book a tour of the lake with Mike on his pontoon boat. It was a nice ride, around, seeing all the homes and hearing about local life - we also stopped at the public beach so the kids could hop out and explore. Was about 2 hours total. On our last nice day at the house, Mike even came over and challenged our two oldest boys to a dive in the lake off the dock (the water was still FREEZING COLD - and we are from Florida, so definitely not used to that!) and it was so much fun for them to have that experience. I don't think they would have gone in the water otherwise. We also took advantage of the canoe & kayaks on the warm days and enjoyed roasting marshmallows over the firepit during the chilly evenings. The wood stove/fireplace was really nice to have and made a cozy fire inside too. Easy day trips we took were out to visit the Green Lake Fish Hatchery nearby, see sights in Bangor, Bar Harbor/Acadia and also saw the Bay of Fundy in St. Andrews, N.B. Canada (a couple hours drive away). Around Otis, be sure to visit the General Store and pick up some breakfast sandwiches, and pizza for lunch or dinner. At Mike's recommendation, we also tried the crab rangoon - which were NOT on the menu but I'm so glad I asked for them - they might be the best I've ever had!! Overall, a very fun, unforgettable trip! Thank you Mike & Tracy for sharing your beautiful place with us :) We made sure to sign the guest book and even gifted a new puzzle to the house for your next guests to enjoy too...
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

wanda h.

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

GREAT summer vacation house

We had a wonderful time on the Pond! Everything we needed was available. The house was well equipped and the beach was perfect for our kids from age 2 to 40!!! Everything thing we could ask for!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

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

Very thing great inside and outside!

This is a super great property to spend time at away from home. 3 levels of living! Great place for sunny days as well as rainy days. Nice space to enjoy family and little ones to play and sandy beach for the our toddlers. Great deck to enjoy eating outside, relaxing, and enjoying the views. Very clean!! We would definitely come again! Owner Mike is the best!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H., Charlestown

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

Fun and Functional

Our group of 6 adults and 6 children loved this spot! Much time was spent on the dock swimming, lounging, and fishing. The location on Beech Hill Pond is great, and we found it relatively quiet, especially during the weekdays. Also, a quick drive to Ellsworth. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

Great House

My family enjoyed our stay at the house on Beech Hill Pond. Both the kids and adults enjoyed playing foosball, pool and darts. The backyard is a great place for kids to play and adults to relax. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

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

Amazing property

This property was amazing. The house, the yard, beach, dock!! Everything was wonderful. Michael was so easy to work with and was very helpful. My 12 family members all had a great time and really enjoyed our stay. We cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

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

Stay at Beech Hill pond.

Pretty spot. Accessible to Acadia. Enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding. Nice deck and beach area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Summer 2020

The lake and dock is where most the time was spent. And it was very nice, water crystal clear and great fishing. Would enjoy visiting again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

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

Wonderful stay

Perfect location, perfect stay, wonderful property. House was perfectly clean, and well equipped kitchen. Took full advantage of the provided kayaks and canoe, grill and fire pit. Kids were entertained at night by the extensive DVD collection. The adults enjoyed reliving memories looking through the LP's (though we couldn't get the record player to work - we still enjoyed by using the homes Wi-fi to listen to the albums via online services). Kids enjoyed fishing from property and having a private beach. Master bedroom was comfortable and spacious. Loved the deck access for morning coffee before the whole family awoke. My whole (extended) family just loved the house and our stay. Comfortable for all, and plenty of entertainment right in the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Michael Tatarcyk

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Why they chose this property

.I have so many repeat renters. This is because they love the house property and location

What makes this property unique

The house has this beautify lake and Yard to just lounge and hang out at. With hiking trails near by, as is Ellsworth and Acadia National Park

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English
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