Firefly Cottage – Lakefront Cottage in Hope – Maine’s Best Kept Secret

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedrooms	2	sleeps 4	1 Queen Bed 2 Single Beds
bathroom	1		Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Firefly Cottage – Lakefront Cottage in Hope – Maine’s Best Kept SecretWe begin to take reservations for 2024 on January 1st. Firefly Cottage is a wonderful vacation home for families, couples and active seniors. If you have mobility issues, please ask questions before booking, as our home may not be suitable for you. We want our guests to have a fun and comfortable vacation. Rentals run Saturday to Saturday. FIREFLY COTTAGE IS A SMOKE FREE HOME. WE DO NOT ALLOW VAPING. NO PETS, PLEASE. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY IS 4 GUESTS. ALL BED LINENS ARE PROVIDED. DUE TO THEFT, WE ASK THAT YOU BRING YOUR OWN BATH TOWELS.Covid 19 policies – We promise to provide a safe place to vacation when you stay with us. We will disinfect all high touch hard surfaces in the cottage between guests and will also leave disinfectant in the cottage for our guests to use, if they desire. ALL bedding is washed between guests or if you feel more comfortable, you may bring your own.TOP TEN REASONS TO STAY AT FIREFLY COTTAGE1. Our charming cottage sits 100 feet from the shore of Hobbs Pond in a quiet, private setting under beautiful tall trees that offer cooling shade on warm summer days. It sleeps four very comfortably in two upstairs bedrooms with pine floors, one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds. Downstairs offers a well equipped kitchen, living room, dining room and a full bathroom with shower/tub. Attractively decorated with braided rugs and comfortable furnishings. WiFi, flat screen TV with DVD player and HDMI ports to connect your computer/laptop, board games, DVDs, books, two decks, one with gas grill and picnic table and the other next to the lake, very kid friendly. Hammock to take a nap in. Quality bed linens are provided on the beds. The seaside town of Camden is just a 10 minute drive away. Rentals run weekly, Saturday to Saturday. Firefly Cottage is the BEST value on Hobbs Pond and especially in the surrounding area. Unlike most short term rentals, we do NOT charge a cleaning fee. We will ask you to do some light housekeeping before you leave i.e. wash your dishes, clean your food out of the refrigerator, strip sheets from the bed and vacuum the floors. This helps us keep our rates low for you.2. A peaceful, pristine, spring fed lake is right at your door step! Offering great swimming and fishing plus two kayaks, a dock and swim toys (noodles and squirt guns). Our lake side deck is a great place to sit and enjoy the sound of the loons or the pretty views of our coastal mountains. A small firepit to roast marshmallows sits next to the deck. Steps lead down into the lake for easy access.3. We may be a small town but our area is resplendent with cultural attractions. Museums, art galleries, music festivals, Lobster Festival, film festival, wineries, antique stores and shows/music/movies at the Camden Opera House and Strand Theater are just a fraction of the things to do here.4. The Great Outdoors: This is where the mountains meet the sea and we have many hiking trails for all abilities that allow you to see it all. Follow the trails in Camden Hills State Park, Coastal Mountain Land Trust and Georges River Land Trust. You can also rent bikes to cruise our local back roads.5. Our area is a Foodies Paradise. Camden, Rockport and Rockland are home to many fine, great restaurants of all kinds. Cooking classes are also offered locally. You can order sandwiches and pizza from the Hope General Store. Many restaurants have outdoor seating in the summer, some with tables right on Camden Harbor.6. Speaking of Camden Harbor, our harbor hosts a hub of activities including sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding and sightseeing. Take a two hour cruise on an historical schooner such as the Appledore or Olad. Learn how to catch lobsters on the Lively Lady. We delight in the vast array of tall masted ships that sail through our waters.7. Lobster! Maine’s iconic food can be enjoyed in so many ways. From lobster roll shacks to gourmet preparations, you’ll find plenty of ways to scratch your lobster itch at our local restaurants. The Maine Lobster Festival is held in early August. Firefly Cottage is also equipped with a lobster pot so that you can cook your own.8. Gateway to Downeast: We are centrally located on Maine’s midcoast making us an ideal launching point for explorations to Acadia National Park, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, lighthouses, beaches, Fort Knox (bring your flashlights) and many other fun places to explore.9. The People: Our area’s rare beauty is paralleled by its sense of place. Perhaps it’s due to our cold Maine winters when we all look after each other, but the people who call our area home are some of the most friendly, ruggedly refined folks you will ever meet. You will be welcomed with open arms.10. Firefly Cottage is THE best value on Hobbs Pond and especially in our surrounding area. We want you to have an affordable vacation while still experiencing an attractive, comfortable and clean place to stay while you are visiting. The cottage is close enough to the owners’ home (2 miles) that we can be of assistance to our guests if needed, while still offering you privacy. We truly live in an authentically quaint and charming community. We take pride in our community and it’s surroundings and hope that is reflected in everything we do. Unplug, unwind and enjoy your family and friends in a place you will want to return to again and again.

Attraction	Distance
Mount Battie	14 min drive
Camden Opera House	14 min drive
Megunticook Lake	14 min drive
Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre	14 min drive
Barrett’s Cove Public Beach	15 min drive

Restaurant	Distance
Sea Dog Brewing Company	14 min drive
Camden Deli	14 min drive
The Pour Farm	17 min drive
Camden Farmers Market	14 min drive
Gypsy Rose Tavern	15 min drive

Transportation	Details
Belfast Station	28 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)	Knox County Regional)

Is Firefly Cottage – Lakefront Cottage in Hope – Maine’s Best Kept Secret pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Firefly Cottage – Lakefront Cottage in Hope – Maine’s Best Kept Secret?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firefly Cottage – Lakefront Cottage in Hope – Maine’s Best Kept Secret?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Firefly Cottage – Lakefront Cottage in Hope – Maine’s Best Kept Secret located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Fernald’s Neck Preserve, St. George River and Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery. Shirt Tail Point Park and Barrett’s Cove Public Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedHost has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the tripHost has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the propertySafety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kitWe should mentionA car is required for transport to and from this property

Located in Hope, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Fernald's Neck Preserve and Camden Hills State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Golfer's Crossing Mini Golf and Oakland Park Bowling Lanes. Liberty Tool Company and Sail Power and Steam Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.