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Hidden Hemlock - Lakefront, Kayaks, Canoes, Paddle Board, Dogs Welcome

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Escape to a serene lakeside retreat with a two-story cabin surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil dock.
Enjoy serene lakeside views from the deck, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and refrigerator.
Relax in this cabin-style living area with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and a painting of a serene landscape.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, dining table, and stunning water views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 793 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hidden Hemlock - Lakefront, Kayaks, Canoes, Paddle Board, Dogs Welcome

Hidden Hemlock is a modern lakefront cottage on Beech Hill Pond in Otis, Maine. Comfortable amenities adorn the rental, including AC/heat, flat-screen smart TV with DIRECTV, high-speed WIFI, and charming décor. A fully equipped kitchen and dining room make dining fun and convenient. Also included is a dock, swimming float, propane grill with propane included, fire pit with firewood, a canoe, two kayaks, and a paddleboard. There’s something here for everyone.

Sleeping seven, Hidden Hemlock features three bedrooms, including a sleeping loft. One queen bed, one twin bunk over a double bed, and two twin beds in the loft make for convenient, comfortable sleeping options. A complete linen package is included.

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Guests will love swimming, boating, fishing, and more on Beech Hill Pond. Take your morning coffee outside, sit in Adirondack chairs, and watch the fog lift from the water, creating a palette of calm sublimity. Listen carefully, and you might even hear the loons! Escape the chaos of modern-day living with this quiet oasis. And don’t forget Rover. Even dogs enjoy a getaway, and they’re more than welcome at Hidden Hemlock.


Acadia National Park: Acadia National Park: In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson set aside 6000 acres (within what is now Acadia National Park) as Sieur de Monts National Monument. With the acquisition of more land and private support and funding, in 1919 President Wilson signed an act establishing Lafayette National Park. In 1929 the park's name was changed to Acadia. Acadia National Park was established to protect the area's spectacular scenic values, Maine's rock bound coast, its coastal and its offshore islands as characterized by the geologic features, natural history and the native plant and animal life. Forty five miles of rustic carriage roads weave around the mountains and through the valleys of Acadia National Park, the gift of philanthropist John D Rockefeller, Jr., and family. Rockefeller, a skilled horseman, desired to travel on motor free byways via horse and carriage into the heart of Mount Desert Island. His efforts resulted in roads with sweeping vistas and close up views of the landscape.

Cadalic Mountain: Cadillac Mountain: At 1,530 feet, Cadillac Mountain is not only the tallest mountain in Acadia National Park, but also the tallest mountain along the eastern coast of the United States. Rising high above the town of Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mountain offers magnificent views of the Porcupine Islands and Frenchman Bay. Explore the summit of this granite mountain along a .3-mile trail, which includes wayside exhibits about natural and human history. Portions of this trail are accessible to wheelchair users. Cadillac Mountain is accessible via a winding, narrow, 3.5-mile road. The road is closed from December 1 through April 14 and whenever weather conditions (e.g., dense fog or ice) require.

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***We are now offering inhouse boat rental through Lakeside Boat Rentals that we own. We have several options to choose from including a 2025 23’ tripletoon Bennington with a 150hp Yamaha, a 2024 21’ Bennington pontoon with a 60hp Yamaha, a 2023 20’ Bennington pontoon with a 60hp Yamaha, a 2022 20’ Bennington pontoon with a 60hp Yamaha, a 2022 22’ tripletoon Bennington with a 115Vmax Yamaha. We also have 4- 14’-16’ aluminum fishing boats powered by 15-25hp Yamaha’s. Please reach out for more information as these boats book up months in advance so don’t miss out********

Property manager

Josh Greer

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs allowed/No cats

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Hidden Hemlock Pristine Beech Hill Pond Acadia Bar Harbor ME
Hidden Hemlock on Beech Hill Pond in Otis Maine
Hidden Hemlock on Beech Hill Pond, Dogs Welcome Cottage
Hidden Hemlock on Beech Hill Pond, Dogs Welcome Ellsworth

About the neighborhood

Map
ME, Otis

What's nearby

  • Beech Hill Pond - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 28 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Branch Lake - 35 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Telephone Museum - 37 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Green Lake - 39 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downeast Kettle Korn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Snack Bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Jaks Famous Franks - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Hemlock - Lakefront, Kayaks, Canoes, Paddle Board, Dogs Welcome pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Hidden Hemlock - Lakefront, Kayaks, Canoes, Paddle Board, Dogs Welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Hemlock - Lakefront, Kayaks, Canoes, Paddle Board, Dogs Welcome?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Hemlock - Lakefront, Kayaks, Canoes, Paddle Board, Dogs Welcome located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beech Hill Pond and within 12 mi (20 km) of Green Lake and Phillips Lake. Ellsworth Congregational Church and Ellsworth Historical Society are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Hidden Hemlock - Lakefront, Kayaks, Canoes, Paddle Board, Dogs Welcome Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The loons on the water was awesome. The view from the cabin couldn't be better. Nice location with nice neighbors nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen P.

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

Comfy cozy cottage

This was perfect, exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

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

Great place - recommend

Place looks exactly like photos. We loved it! Lake view and access in back of house, opportunity to use kayaks and canoe, firepit, grill, everything you need for your stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inga O.

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

Amazing

Overall from the ease of a last minute stay, to checkin process, to cleanliness of the property and absolute amazing stay. I would recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

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

beautiful, clean cabin

The cabin was extremely clean and had all the supplies you need. The house is a direct walkout to the lake and perfect for spending the day paddling, swimming etc. Very peaceful at night with the loons calling. Our family with two teens loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

starr G.

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

Perfect Lake Retreat

This was such a great pick for our family. Beautiful view, all the toys you need for lake living. Though it is a longer drive than we thought to everything, it was still a great place. Quiet, serene and a beautiful sunrise every morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay!

This was our 2nd year at this property and once again it didn't disappoint. Thanks again Josh for another terrific stay and your quick responses to all our requests!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

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

Katherine

This camp was perfect! The view and lake access were amazing and we had a camp fire nightly. My husband caught a 15” smallmouth bass off the dock and my mom loved reading her book by the water. Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are less than an hour drive. The camp was beautiful inside, very clean, and included everything needed…even complementary s’more supplies. Our dog took many naps on the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cabin

Had a great time! Nice to wake up on the water, go kayaking & listen to the Loons. Went to Acadia NP several times during the week & there’s stores close by if needed. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Wonderful and relaxing

This is the second time we’ve stayed in one of Josh’s properties. The house was spotless when we arrived. Fully equipped with all you could need - canoe, kayaks, pots and pans, dishwasher. Bedding was nice and plenty of towels. Property was quiet - especially during the week. We watched the loons and bald eagles daily. Our golden retriever loved swimming in the lake and chasing frisbees off of the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R., Holliston, Massachusetts

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

Wow - beautiful week on the lake

Very clean and modern home - all the amenities. Plenty of outdoor space for meals and an evening fire with the family. (Stacks and stacks of firewood provided by owner.) Owner also provided rental of a pontoon boat which fully upgrades the lake experience - terrific! Responsive and engaging property owner. We will certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

Relaxing

Well maintained Josh was responsive to my 1 issue ..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty J.

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

August 2023 Vacation

We have been booking through VRBO for years and I believe this is the top property we have rented. When we first saw the property it is evident that The Greer's have much pride in their properties. The house was immaculate and all touches are first class. There was not one thing we needed that wasn't already provided. We loved hanging out on the dock and the wildlife was fantastic! My son and grand daughter loved the kayaks and canoe. I would highly recommend this property for any vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Molly B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Just Don't

Our vacation group drove from VA to ME. We rented this house and another one 2 miles away on the same road (different property manager). Half of our group of stayed here.The house is cute. It has 2 kayaks and a canoe that are nice for use on the lake. It also has a nice permanent and floating dock. There is a fire pit. These few positive features do not come anywhere close to making up for all the problems with this property. The pictures of the house are misleading. They give an impression of a spacey interior. The house is actually tiny and crowded inside. It is also squeezed in between 2 other houses with very little space on each side. There is no privacy. Those issues, however, were not the real problem. From the beginning, there was very little water pressure or regular hot water. There were 6 people staying in this 7 person house, and they were unable to take regular showers and often had to go to our other rented house to shower. Washing clothes was out of the question. Instead they had to take their clothes to a laundry mat. It had rained for a couple of days causing the inside doors to swell. The doors could not be closed. I contacted the property manager/host about the problems. He sent the care taker to fix them. He and one of our party looked into the water pressure issue, but nothing was resolved. The caretaker couldn't fix the doors until after we left. Half of those staying there returned to VA midweek because they were so dissatisfied. Partial refund denied.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Odongerel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

L Collin S.

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

Thanks!

Great location and super cute!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maura F.

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

Perfect getaway

We were very pleased with our trip to the Beech Hill pond property. The house is adorable and was clean and well stocked upon our arrival. The pond is clear and large. We enjoyed 3 days on a pontoon boat that we rented from Josh, who delivered it right to the dock and even showed us the ins and outs of the lake. He was a great host and very easy to communicate with. It was cool to watch bald eagles and seaplanes flying over the pond. Acadia NP, Cadillac mountain and Bar Harbor were an easy drive away and made for fun day trips. Thanks Josh! We would definitely return to one of your properties!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

The perfect getaway!

The cabin was pristine, the lake was clean and warm, and the location was fantastic! We will absolutely be back! Side note: while you feel like you’re away from it all (enjoy the absolute silence in the evenings!) Instacart does deliver there…so you don’t need to trudge into town and lose lake time getting those random forgotten items.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

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

Perfect Vacation!

We just loved our time at this lake house. Spent our time on the water and close to all the area attractions. It was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely and relaxing!

Such a wonderful little getaway! The lake was absolutely gorgeous. We enjoyed fires in the fire pit while relaxing and reading. The cabin was a perfect size for our family of two adults and three teens/preteens. It was clean and well-stocked. We loved everything about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginny L.

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

Exceeded expectations!

We stayed a week in Maine in another location before arriving at this Greer Cabin. Oh my goodness what a wonderful way to wind up our Maine get-away. Just wished we had not wasted a whole week at the first place. I can't imagine how the actual location on the lake could have been topped. It is gorgeous! Trees, blue skies, cool clear water, dock, anchored raft, Adirondack chairs, fire ring, outdoor dining table and chairs, kayaks, canoe and paddleboard! Am I dreaming??? As for the accommodations...it was so clean! and looked new! The owners thought of everything: from the very well equipped kitchen...the frig is better than mine at home, coordinated dishes, 2 different sized sets of drinking glasses, coffee cups, small, medium, large pots with lids, 3 frying pans, a lobster pot, large vegetable strainer, all kinds of useful utensils, bakeware, toaster, coffee pot with filters and coffee...to name a few. The beds were comfy and the linens soft and clean with several lofty pillows. The bathroom was spacious and came stocked with plenty of bath towels and washcloths, but only 2 hand towels. There was a lovely washer/dryer. Lighting was excellent with several recessed ceiling lights and at least one lamp in all rooms. Air conditioning was adequate with a split system installed in the wall between the kitchen and dining areas. Without ductwork into bedrooms and loft things got a little uncomfortable at night with bedroom doors closed...so we left them open. We also "borrowed" a fan from the loft and used it in the bedroom. Living room couches and chair were quite comfy and the dish TV and WIFI worked without a hitch. We really could not have asked for anything more. next year we would love to stay for 2 weeks! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage is exactly how it is described. There were 5 of us, two adults and three teenagers. So for us, it was okay, I can’t imagine any more fitting comfortably. We did it so everyone had their own bed. This property is pet friendly, we were going to bring our dog but last minute had someone to watch her. I feared that being a dog friendly place there would be dog hair all over and it would smell musty or like wet dog……we were pleasantly surprised. No smell or even a hint that pets were allowed here. The property was very clean upon arrival and entrance is through a code on the door. There are two kayaks, one canoe and a paddle board that we used daily accept for the two days of rain. Acadia National Park is a must see attraction and plan on spending a good part of the day there. Must sees there are Cadillac Mountain (which you need a reservation for prior, easy to do on your phone/online before you go where you have WiFi) you also need a parking pass to enter the park in general-it’s good for one week. Thunder Hole is another great attraction , they say to get there a couple of hours prior to high tide. We loved the lake and will look into staying at another Greer property in the future, but one a little bigger for us if possible. Overall we all enjoyed our stay. It was nice, quiet and very relaxing. Listening to the loons in the evening while roasting marshmallows on the campfire was amazing! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022