Stunning and Serene Springy Pond Gem; close to Acadia, Bar Harbor. Pets welcome!
4.9
Outstanding(29 Reviews)House in Clifton, ME
8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Lakefront home with sweeping views of Springy Pond. Enjoy the best of Maine living!
Enjoy four-season comfort in this home away from home!
Idyllic Maine summers, breathtaking fall foliage, or a range of winter sports await.
Conveniently located 35 mins from Bangor and Ellsworth, and just 30 miles away from the iconic Acadia National Park, this Springy Pond gem has everything you need for the quintessential Maine vacation!
Springy Pond is a pristine, spring-fed pond. At 114 acres, with a mean depth of 19 feet, it is perfect for a variety of water activities. Enjoy swimming, paddle-boarding, kayaking or jet-skiing in the warmer months, or bundle up and head onto the lake for ice-fishing in winter. Alternatively, you can sit on the dock and enjoy a cup of coffee as you watch the loons go by. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with nature.
A hot tub is available for year-round relaxation!
Two paddle boards and two kayaks are included.
There is a fire pit and fire wood will also be provided. Get ready for toasty evenings by the fire - don’t forget the s’mores!
For those working from home, we have super-fast fibre optic internet which offers reliable speeds of 50 MBPS and is perfect for video conferencing.
We are happy to welcome well-behaved dogs and cats.
Please note the following details:
- No pets on the furniture
- Please do not leave your pets unattended
- Please clean up after your pets
- There will be an additional $150 pet fee
Enjoy four-season comfort in this home away from home!
Idyllic Maine summers, breathtaking fall foliage, or a range of winter sports await.
Conveniently located 35 mins from Bangor and Ellsworth, and just 30 miles away from the iconic Acadia National Park, this Springy Pond gem has everything you need for the quintessential Maine vacation!
Springy Pond is a pristine, spring-fed pond. At 114 acres, with a mean depth of 19 feet, it is perfect for a variety of water activities. Enjoy swimming, paddle-boarding, kayaking or jet-skiing in the warmer months, or bundle up and head onto the lake for ice-fishing in winter. Alternatively, you can sit on the dock and enjoy a cup of coffee as you watch the loons go by. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with nature.
A hot tub is available for year-round relaxation!
Two paddle boards and two kayaks are included.
There is a fire pit and fire wood will also be provided. Get ready for toasty evenings by the fire - don’t forget the s’mores!
For those working from home, we have super-fast fibre optic internet which offers reliable speeds of 50 MBPS and is perfect for video conferencing.
We are happy to welcome well-behaved dogs and cats.
Please note the following details:
- No pets on the furniture
- Please do not leave your pets unattended
- Please clean up after your pets
- There will be an additional $150 pet fee
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Clifton, ME
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(29 Reviews)4.9
The house was large, a well equipped kitchen and the property manager was very responsive when needed. We would recommend.
4.9
Au Bord du Lac in Otis is a lovely house. Sitting on the dock in the early morning with your coffee while the loons call and the mist clears can't be overrated. The location was great, the house was very much as described, and the local caretaker was responsive and friendly. We stayed a month and enjoyed local hikes, paddling the lake in the kayaks, and the one-hour drive to Acadia a few times a week to hike MDI. The kitchen is well-appointed, and everything you need, from firewood to beach towels for the hot tub, is on hand. The dishwasher stopped working halfway through our visit, but, as we don't have one at home, it wasn't a big deal. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
4.9
It was a perfect winter weekend getaway. Spent time in the hot tub, by the fire pit and caught a few fish ice fishing. The place has everything you could want.
4.9
Spacious, welcoming house; huge kitchen; dreamy beds; secluded location. Communication was a breeze with kind & friendly host Scott.
4.9
Totally enjoyed our stay. The view was amazing, the representative was awesome to work with and the house had all the amenities including a wonderful kitchen. Hot tub added a great finishing touch!
4.9
The house and property were perfect. The pond was quiet and seemed pretty secluded.
4.9
We loved our stay at Au Bord du Lac! The location is serene, the jacuzzi is a delight, and the home is spacious and cozy. Scott, the co-host, is incredibly responsive and accommodating. We had plenty of sheets, towels, and firewood. We also really appreciated the baby gates for the stairs so we could rest easy with our one year old tottering about. We felt the care put into this house! You won’t regret staying here :)
4.9
The place was perfect! You are so secluded, the hot tub looking at the lake under the trees is a vacation in itself. We were able to easily access Bangor, Belfast, and Bar Harbor during our stay. Many thanks for a lifetime of great memories of our first trip to Maine!
4.9
Everything was great!
4.9
Beautiful lakeside views. Idyllic setting and well stocked house make for a perfect family vacation spot.
4.9
The house is beautiful and there was plenty of space for our whole family. The cohost, Scott, was excellent and really helpful. We had acess to firewood, paddleboards, kayaks, and lifejackets. We just needed to bring food and clothes.
4.9
Magically escape on the Pond
From the moment we stepped on to the property we kept saying how lucky we were to be there. The location on the pond is perfect and most days we felt like we had it all to ourselves. The pictures didn’t do it justice. Scott, the property manager was very attentive to any questions. The kitchen is any foodie’s dream and has everything you could need. The house was nicely air conditioned and it was a luxury to simply decide if we wanted to float in the pond, be in the hot tub, or relax in the house. Hoping to make Springy Pond a yearly escape. It was BEYOND MAGICAL!
4.9
I can’t say enough about how great this rental is. The house comfortably accommodated 6 people, had all the necessary amenities. It is in a quiet and beautiful location, and we loved the access to the pond. Scott was extremely helpful, and kept us informed about everything we needed to know. We went into Bar Harbor a couple of times, and this property is about an hour drive away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
4.9
Love This Place!
I can’t say enough about how great this rental is. The house comfortably accommodated 6 people, had all the necessary amenities. It is in a quiet and beautiful location, and we loved the access to the pond. Scott was extremely helpful, and kept us informed about everything we needed to know. We went into Bar Harbor a couple of times, and this property is about an hour drive away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
4.9
Loved our stay. This is the perfect place if you are looking for a quiet spot, off the beaten path. Recommend investing in spray, mosquitoes were pretty bad. Overall a very relaxing and enjoyable.
4.9
Amazing stay
Loved our stay. This is the perfect place if you are looking for a quiet spot, off the beaten path. Recommend investing in spray, mosquitoes were pretty bad. Overall a very relaxing and enjoyable.
4.9
Great Family Getaway
Great property with many options of things to do
4.9
Very quite and secluded
Just what we needed. Quite and beautiful on the lake! Very relaxing weekend! the dirt road getting there is an adventure and also very beautiful to walk with morning coffee! Definitely a plus to be able to have our dog with us also! Great communication with the owner/property manager only wish we could have stayed longer!
4.9
Lovely setting
Stayed for a long weekend with my dog. A really peaceful and lovely setting, all as advertised.
4.9
The home was beautiful, spacious, and was fully stocked. We couldn’t have picked a better location for our first visit to Maine. Everything was exactly as described and the owner was very helpful in preparing us for the trip. Scott our co-host gave perfect directions and was helpful throughout the trip. Even came at night to replace a light that was out on the back porch so that the hot tub could be used. Just a very beautiful and cozy place and a wonderful way to get away.
4.9
Winter weekend getaway
The property was gorgeous and exceeded expectations. The hosts were so gracious and in touch from the date we booked until after our wonderful getaway. Can't wait to visit the property again soon!
4.9
Wonderful Stay! We’ll Be Back!!
The home was beautiful, spacious, and was fully stocked. We couldn’t have picked a better location for our first visit to Maine. Everything was exactly as described and the owner was very helpful in preparing us for the trip. Scott our co-host gave perfect directions and was helpful throughout the trip. Even came at night to replace a light that was out on the back porch so that the hot tub could be used. Just a very beautiful and cozy place and a wonderful way to get away.
4.9
After fighting leukemia all summer and fall, all I wanted was some place quiet where my family of 5 could spread out, relax and just decompress and yet still enjoy the Christmas holiday. This property was the perfect antidote to all we'd been through in the last six months. It was immaculate, had EVERYTHING we could possible need. The hot tub was a saving grace with my body aches and I loved that there was one area for "quiet" (reading, puzzles, etc) and a separate area of TV, xbox, crafts. Would definitely stay there again over Christmas.
4.9
Perfect Getaway!
After fighting leukemia all summer and fall, all I wanted was some place quiet where my family of 5 could spread out, relax and just decompress and yet still enjoy the Christmas holiday. This property was the perfect antidote to all we'd been through in the last six months. It was immaculate, had EVERYTHING we could possible need. The hot tub was a saving grace with my body aches and I loved that there was one area for "quiet" (reading, puzzles, etc) and a separate area of TV, xbox, crafts. Would definitely stay there again over Christmas.
4.9
Magical moss covered woods
The property was absolutely gorgeous. Our stay was during peak fall season, and the views and landscape were beautiful. The house was clean, up to date and had plenty of space for our group of 6 adults. The hot tub was an added bonus, awesome location where you can look at the stars while soaking in the tub. The pond was quiet and a lovely little escape using the kayaks. Oh, and upon arrival was gifted a welcome basket of smores stuff and a bottle of wine, cant get much better than that! Would recommend this place to friends and family, and will definitely go back in the future!!
4.9
I was looking for a quiet, wooded setting on the water and this place checked those boxes. Some places are designed from the ground up to be rentals. Others, are lived in homes that are used for rentals. This is the latter. Therefore, there is a little more clutter than normal. Our co-host, Scott was very informative about the area. It was also a nice touch getting fresh produce.
4.9
Great setting on Springy pond
I was looking for a quiet, wooded setting on the water and this place checked those boxes. Some places are designed from the ground up to be rentals. Others, are lived in homes that are used for rentals. This is the latter. Therefore, there is a little more clutter than normal. Our co-host, Scott was very informative about the area. It was also a nice touch getting fresh produce.
4.9
This was the prefect getaway for our family of 7. There was plenty of room in this immaculate house. Kara and Scott were great hosts to work with! The property is a beautiful home overlooking a gorgeous lake (not sure why it's called a pond). We felt welcomed and at home immediately as we were greeted by a beautiful welcome basket as we entered.. The communication with both Scott and Kara was extremely helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding. We paddled all 3 sections of Springy Pond. We had to portage one section, but that made it so much more adventurous. We spent our evenings with a warm campfire and the relaxing hot tub. The neighbors were so welcoming. While we were walking the area, several stopped to say 'Good morning!'. Some folks even stopped by to meet us. We came "home" to fresh produce on our steps, courtesy of the community garden. We cannot say enough about this home and our hosts. If it's a quiet, relaxing place for friends and family to reconnect you're looking for, look no further. You're there.
Bar Harbor is about an hour away, with Ellison much closer. However, with everything the home has to offer, you may not want to go into town at all!
4.9
Perfect Getaway for Family and Friends!
This was the prefect getaway for our family of 7. There was plenty of room in this immaculate house. Kara and Scott were great hosts to work with! The property is a beautiful home overlooking a gorgeous lake (not sure why it's called a pond). We felt welcomed and at home immediately as we were greeted by a beautiful welcome basket as we entered.. The communication with both Scott and Kara was extremely helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding. We paddled all 3 sections of Springy Pond. We had to portage one section, but that made it so much more adventurous. We spent our evenings with a warm campfire and the relaxing hot tub. The neighbors were so welcoming. While we were walking the area, several stopped to say 'Good morning!'. Some folks even stopped by to meet us. We came "home" to fresh produce on our steps, courtesy of the community garden. We cannot say enough about this home and our hosts. If it's a quiet, relaxing place for friends and family to reconnect you're looking for, look no further. You're there.
Bar Harbor is about an hour away, with Ellison much closer. However, with everything the home has to offer, you may not want to go into town at all!
4.9
springy pond
We all loved the house and the location. Everyone enjoyed using the kayaks and paddleboards. Also loved the firepit and hot tub. We had a wonderful time! Scott was very friendly and helpful.
4.9
The house was very comfortable. For me the location with the long gravel road was not ideal and a little too far off the main road. The amenities of the house were great though. The ceiling fan in the main bedroom had lots of dirt hanging off of it however and there was animal fur around the edges of the living room and several light bulbs were either burned out or missing.
4.9
Almost perfect
The house was very comfortable. For me the location with the long gravel road was not ideal and a little too far off the main road. The amenities of the house were great though. The ceiling fan in the main bedroom had lots of dirt hanging off of it however and there was animal fur around the edges of the living room and several light bulbs were either burned out or missing.
4.9
Christmas 2020 Getaway
We had an absolutely amazing time staying at the cabin. The cabin had every possible thing we could have asked for -- fully stocked kitchen, cozy beds, indoor fireplaces, fire pit, and relaxing hot tub! We had lots of plans to explore the surrounding nature, but we found ourselves perfectly content staying in most days and relaxing on the property. We would have stayed longer if the place were not already booked!
4.9
Roomy lake home with lots of amenities. We were very comfortable and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. The only thing that was an issue was that we are used to sleeping in a king bed and the largest beds at this location are queens.
4.9
Thanksgiving at Au Bord Du Lac
Roomy lake home with lots of amenities. We were very comfortable and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. The only thing that was an issue was that we are used to sleeping in a king bed and the largest beds at this location are queens.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Clifton?
The average price for a rental in Clifton is $568 per night. This rental is $106 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stunning and Serene Springy Pond Gem; close to Acadia, Bar Harbor. Pets welcome!. 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 Stunning and Serene Springy Pond Gem; close to Acadia, Bar Harbor. Pets welcome! 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 Stunning and Serene Springy Pond Gem; close to Acadia, Bar Harbor. Pets welcome!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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