Serendipity Cottage by Lermond Pond
4.8
Outstanding(15 Reviews)House in Hope, ME
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Sitting just 30 feet from the water's edge, this delightful cottage is beautifully decorated with all your comforts in mind. I've been renting my home for 20 years and have many repeat guests who have become friends. They love the uniqueness of my home, a cross between traditional & eclectic, guests have described it as "magical."
Though small in stature, this cottage is large in space, with beautiful vistas & solitude. With its 300 feet of shore frontage, dock, beautiful gardens, rock lined streams & lawn area for play, you will delight both inside & out. There is easy access for kayaks from the shore with lots to explore on the pond. & the water is great for swimming. Minimum stay for Off-Season rentals is flexible.
The open floor plan is filled with light from the full wall of windows looking out over the water. The kitchen could be described as a One-Butt-Kitchen, but is packed with cooking essentials and stainless appliances: gas stove, dishwasher, french door refrigerator and microwave,; beautiful granite counter tops, spices, condiments, baking needs, stainless cookware, coffee maker and loads of gadgets. The dining room/living room are designed with comfort in mind and filled with handcrafted furniture, artwork and unique artisan crafted items. The view of the lake, just 30 feet away is amazing.
The master bedroom on the first floor has a king size bed and attached bathroom and laundry room. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, both with queen size beds and one with an additional trundle bed, comfortable for an average sized adult. There is a bathroom with shower upstairs. A toddler size aero bed and pack'n play are also available. All beds are topped with 3" of tempurpedic foam, generous bed pads, white cotton sheets and a variety of pillows for you to choose from. All towels and linens are provided including beach towels.
The deck, rimmed with overflowing flower boxes, has a comfortable seating area, dining table and gas grill along with a huge umbrella for our rare hot days. The forty foot dock has chaise lounges to relax on and side tables to set your coffee mug or wine glass on while you watch ducks, loons, eagles and the ever entertaining chickadees. Also a great place to cast your line and catch a nice trout for dinner. Be sure you get your fishing licence from the Hope Town Office. There are perennial gardens, stone lined brook and generous lawn area for the kids to play and shaded dining area by the woods where you can enjoy lovely breezes coming over the water, whispering through the trees.
The water in Lermond Pond is wonderfully clean and enjoyable to swim and frollick in. It is quiet with very little boat traffic with only the occasional water skier but no jet skis. The navigable creek by kayak that connects Lermond Pond with Alford Lake is a beautiful paddle with a short portage with your kayak to further explore our neighboring lake.
The house is loaded with a variety of books, something for everyone including lots of beautifully illustrated children's books. A crate of toys is available for toddlers, games for adults, satellite tv, stereo and Wifi. Or do nothing but sit on the lounge style futon looking out over the lake: Binoculars included.
Though small in stature, this cottage is large in space, with beautiful vistas & solitude. With its 300 feet of shore frontage, dock, beautiful gardens, rock lined streams & lawn area for play, you will delight both inside & out. There is easy access for kayaks from the shore with lots to explore on the pond. & the water is great for swimming. Minimum stay for Off-Season rentals is flexible.
The open floor plan is filled with light from the full wall of windows looking out over the water. The kitchen could be described as a One-Butt-Kitchen, but is packed with cooking essentials and stainless appliances: gas stove, dishwasher, french door refrigerator and microwave,; beautiful granite counter tops, spices, condiments, baking needs, stainless cookware, coffee maker and loads of gadgets. The dining room/living room are designed with comfort in mind and filled with handcrafted furniture, artwork and unique artisan crafted items. The view of the lake, just 30 feet away is amazing.
The master bedroom on the first floor has a king size bed and attached bathroom and laundry room. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, both with queen size beds and one with an additional trundle bed, comfortable for an average sized adult. There is a bathroom with shower upstairs. A toddler size aero bed and pack'n play are also available. All beds are topped with 3" of tempurpedic foam, generous bed pads, white cotton sheets and a variety of pillows for you to choose from. All towels and linens are provided including beach towels.
The deck, rimmed with overflowing flower boxes, has a comfortable seating area, dining table and gas grill along with a huge umbrella for our rare hot days. The forty foot dock has chaise lounges to relax on and side tables to set your coffee mug or wine glass on while you watch ducks, loons, eagles and the ever entertaining chickadees. Also a great place to cast your line and catch a nice trout for dinner. Be sure you get your fishing licence from the Hope Town Office. There are perennial gardens, stone lined brook and generous lawn area for the kids to play and shaded dining area by the woods where you can enjoy lovely breezes coming over the water, whispering through the trees.
The water in Lermond Pond is wonderfully clean and enjoyable to swim and frollick in. It is quiet with very little boat traffic with only the occasional water skier but no jet skis. The navigable creek by kayak that connects Lermond Pond with Alford Lake is a beautiful paddle with a short portage with your kayak to further explore our neighboring lake.
The house is loaded with a variety of books, something for everyone including lots of beautifully illustrated children's books. A crate of toys is available for toddlers, games for adults, satellite tv, stereo and Wifi. Or do nothing but sit on the lounge style futon looking out over the lake: Binoculars included.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Hope, ME
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(15 Reviews)5.0
The house has an amazing view and very convenient locationWe loved it there was plenty of room for the 4 adults. the kitchen is well stocked but small However it worked well for us
Kim was very responsive and helpful We loved our stay
5.0
A beautifully comfortable, well decorated home situated right on a lovely small lake close to hiking and the shore. It also has amazing sunsets. All of what I love.
The host was accessible and very helpful and generous. We will be back!
3.0
Cute camp in a beautiful location with pretty landscaping and a nice dock. The house could have been cleaner and less cluttered, but despite this, we had a wonderful time.
4.0
Beauty on Lermond Pond
The waterfront property was beautiful and well manicured. Sunsets on the pond were spectacular.
The galley kitchen was tighter than anticipated but functional.
Bring your own bar soap and shampoo for the bathrooms.
Kim was very easy to work with!
5.0
Quiet
Lovely setting and location. We were able to relax and unwind and yet get out and explore easily.
5.0
Serenity in Serendipity Cottage
Can’t say enough about how much we loved this cottage. It was wonderful and in an ideal location— very quiet, right on the water, close drive to Camden. Owner Kim has thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. Thank you so much, Kim!
5.0
On Lermond Pond
Our family very much enjoyed having the opportunity to stay at this VRBO near Camden, ME. Beautiful setting on Lermond Pond.
5.0
Great Maine Hideaway!
Cozy house right on a beautiful pond, short easy drive to the ocean, and the hundreds of things to do up and down the coast.
Our family had a wonderful week, managed to put on a few pounds with all the great food options, despite lots of hiking, lol.
Owner Kim is a great host, you can't go wrong here.
5.0
Perfect lake getaway
Great house in a perfect location and well maintained. Not only was the house on a beautiful lake, it was in a great location to do more exploring of Maine. Kim was very helpful and welcoming. Will definitely stay there again when we go back to Maine.
5.0
A Little Piece of Heaven
Our time at Serendipity was about as ideal as it gets. A lovely Cottage equipped with everything we needed, including comfortable beds, plenty of towels and blankets and a thoroughly well-equipped kitchen. Kim was readily available and friendly and the location felt like it was far away from everything there on the pond with its lovely sunsets and starlit sky but it was only a short ride to grocery stores and other things to do.
5.0
Hottest Couple Days of the Year So Far
House, landscaping and lake and dock beautiful! Lake perfect for cooling off. My golden retrievers couldn’t swim enough. Great location for exploring mid coast area and for just relaxing. I knew we would be relying on lake breeze to keep house cool since no ac ... but having temps in mid 90’s for a couple days was challenging; fans helped a bit. Once temps dropped, we were fine.
5.0
A wonderful getaway!
The house was quiet and peaceful, well-appointed, and decorated with taste and creativity by the owner, who welcomed us warmly and showed us around. The view over the pond was excellent, and we enjoyed watching the loons. We would definitely consider for a return visit!
5.0
Absolutely exquisite home and yard on a fabulous relaxing pond. Should be the location for a movie!
Our family had a wonderful vacation in this home. We all enjoyed the best relaxing and touring vacation possible. Immaculate home surrounded by a picture perfect yard. Great location near Camden. Peaceful and quite with constant treat of watching birds and sunsets. We hope to vacation in Serendipity Cottage again.
We cannot thank Kim enough for enabling us to enjoy the cottage and her hospitality.
5.0
Enchanted lake house on Lermond Pond
This lake house is truly an enchanted place. Kim has paid meticulously close attention to all of the details from the garden and outdoor provisions, through the extremely clean and beautifully decorated interior, and right down to the drinking water filtration system. Her kitchen was so well stocked that we were able to whip up the most amazing Maine blueberry pie we have ever had. We look forward to visiting again. Thanks very much Kim!
5.0
What a perfect place to enjoy Maine.
Kim's house is beautiful, spacious, comfortable and welcoming. She is such a pleasant and accommodating host. We had everything we needed and were able to enjoy the lake and surroundings to the fullest. We will remember this week for a long time: the swimming, kayaks, sunsets, loons, warm lake water, birds and beautiful flower gardens. Highly recommended vacation spot.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Hope?
The average price for a rental in Hope is $421 per night. This rental is $15 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Serendipity Cottage by Lermond Pond. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Serendipity Cottage by Lermond Pond pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Serendipity Cottage by Lermond Pond?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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