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Beautiful waterfront cottage with the conveniences of home in central Maine.

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A calm lake with a wooden dock and two chairs facing the water.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a guitar, and a bucket of firewood.
A cozy living room with a large window overlooking a lake, a wooden staircase, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A two-story house with a green exterior, a front door, and a small porch area.
A cozy cabin room with a bed, a table, and a view of a lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Holden, ME
  • Place, Phillips Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Hollywood Casino at Bangor
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Office 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful waterfront cottage with the conveniences of home in central Maine.

If you are looking for a great vacation spot in central Maine, look no further. Enjoy the privacy of this fully-equipped cottage on beautiful Holbrook Pond. Conveniently located near the Bangor/Brewer area, you can either relax and enjoy a canoe or kayak paddle (available on-site) or simply enjoy the location on the deck or by the campfire. For the more adventurist types, you can participate in the many amenities available in the area.

In this spot you will be close to many parks and walking trails, golf courses, Hollywood Casino, historic Fort Knox, the Penobscot Narrows Observatory, the Bangor Waterfront Pavilion, and a variety of restaurants and shops. A short drive east will bring you to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park and scenic Downeast Maine. For the more outdoor types, a drive north will bring you to Baxter State Park and Mount Katahdin.

Close to Bangor International Airport, you can fly in and rent a car, or bring a car or camper and park on-site.

We look forward to meeting you.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4110371vb
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: 15
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

About the area

Holden

Holden is home to this cottage. Maine Savings Amphitheater and Telephone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Maine Discovery Museum and The Sports Arena. Orono Farmer's Market and Collins Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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Map
Holden, ME

What's nearby

  • Phillips Lake - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 13 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 14 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Waterfront Park - 14 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 15 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful waterfront cottage with the conveniences of home in central Maine. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful waterfront cottage with the conveniences of home in central Maine. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful waterfront cottage with the conveniences of home in central Maine. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful waterfront cottage with the conveniences of home in central Maine. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful waterfront cottage with the conveniences of home in central Maine. located?

Situated in Holden, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Phillips Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Long Pond and Fields Pond. Green Lake and Brewer Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly loved our time at Holbrook pond. We loved swimming in the lake. The home was well appointed with everything we needed. John and Martha were very responsive to our needs. We want to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful, quiet lake house with a very comfortable feel. It feels more like going to the family's lake house vs. a vacation rental. Lots of space to relax both inside and out. The hosts were great. We wanted to be centrally located for some day trips and this was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and the hosts. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, well appointed, gorgeous location!The hosts were welcoming and very helpful.Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and clean home. We had everything we needed to stay for a few days. Loved being right on the water, and the location was great for accessing both the University and Acadia. The only complaint is the coffee pot was very small - no big deal because there is a Dunkin Donuts within walking distance, as well as a gas station and grocery store. Owners were very sweet and helpful. They are right next door, but keep to themselves unless you need something. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage in a lovely location. We had everything we needed for our stay. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful for a relaxing vacation. Gorgeous views, especially the sunrises and the loons.The hosts were most accommodating.We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 43 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Super duper clean, has everything we needed to cook. Very tranquil location and just all around beautiful spot owned by a lovely and kind couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found this to be a very comfortable and relaxing cottage. Off the beaten path, but very easy to find. Feet from the lake and beautiful scenery - a short drive to Acadia / Schoodic. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is well-decorated, has plenty of reading materials, games, and supplies for cooking. The view is awesome, nicely arranged outdoor seating areas for eating, campfire, relaxing, and taking in the scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property - a rare find on an isolated pond - really beautiful!
Kitchen
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rest and relaxation oasis

Quite, peaceful, just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, this is a beautiful spot to stay! The pictures don’t do it justice! You are literally yards from the water. The hosts are very friendly. It was an unseasonably warm time and the air conditioning was great! We were very glad to have a dishwasher to use as well. There are multiple decks to sit on, as well as the dock and a seating area by the water. As an extra treat, the Northern Lights even showed up for us. What a great anniversary stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was beyond lovely. It is clean and filled with little touches that make the cottage a perfect home. I particularly enjoyed the use of the kayak, fire pit, wi-fi and dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean. The location was peaceful. The foliage was beautiful. The host was very quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John and Martha were fabulous hosts. The cabin was just lovely and clearly not a commercial rental. It was lovingly taken care of with lots of extras in the house for guests (like cream in frig for coffee). Firewood was stacked and ready, including lots of kindling, which made lighting both the fire outside by the lake and inside in the fireplace easy. Kayaking and canoeing (provided) around the lake and listening to the loons was magical. It was easy to get to, conveniently located between Bangor and Bar Harbor, and quiet. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful two weeks at Holbrook Pond

We go to Holbrook Pond every year but this was our first time at John and Martha’s camp and we couldn’t be happier. The location and views are wonderful, the house is clean, comfortable and has everything you will need and the hosts are welcoming and available if you have questions. Overall a terrific stay in a beautiful place with terrific hosts. We will be back. Thank you John and Martha!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a family vacation!

Very nice property and location to multiple Maine attractions. The view of the lake is amazing. Had plenty of room for our family of 5 and guests that visited us during our stay. The kitchen offered plenty of space to prepare meals. Would stay here again in the future. The owners were super nice and made sure we had what we needed during our stay. There is a charcoal grill there which is a plus. The Wi-fi signal is weak, but we were on vacation so we survived.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the beautiful, peaceful location. Great dock, kayak, canoe, fire pit with Adirondack chairs. The house was very comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed. Several living areas where we could spread out and relax. The view of the lake from the front room was amazing. Two nice decks and outdoor furniture. Just wish there had been a bedroom downstairs near the bathroom. But, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family wanted a peaceful Maine vacation on a pond. We were very blessed to have found the perfect cottage with the most amazing views overlooking the water. The cottage itself was extremely clean, very well stocked, decorated beautifully, and had so many amenities, including a dishwasher and air conditioning - both a rarity in a Maine cottage. The hosts were kind and very gracious. Given the chance, my family and I would not hesitate to rent again next year.
Sunset on the Pond
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

Adorable cottage with an amazing view of the pond. Main floor very spacious, large kitchen, adorable decor with attention to detail. Set up to have a fire in the wood stove or outside right next to the pond. So relaxing and cozy! Owner is in main house next door and came and introduced himself when we arrived. Just the right amount of off the beaten path but still convenient to Bangor and local shops. We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is very friendly and helpful. The kitchen was very nice and had everything we needed. The temperature inside was perfect!!! And the views were fantastic!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow.. just wow! The view! The peacefulness at all the right times. There are loons, fish that live under the dock (the dock has a table and chairs we used daily), a seaplane that uses the "great pond", flowers, a busy hummingbird feeder, a kayak and canoe (which we unfortunately ran out of time before we could use), and a fully functional kitchen (we made creamy chicken noodle soup). We built a campfire made easy by the well stocked supplies and wood. We used the table and chairs on the small deck daily. The location is close to Bangor (did all the Stephen King things...so cool) the airport there but far enough out to really feel country. It's also a great jumping off point for many adventures "Downeast", such as the many state a National parks and historical points of interest and LIGHTHOUSES. We just loved it. Our favorite place (5 nights) of the 4 we stayed on our 15 day journey.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

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