Our group of 6 adults and 6 children loved this spot! Much time was spent on the dock swimming, lounging, and fishing. The location on Beech Hill Pond is great, and we found it relatively quiet, especially during the weekdays. Also, a quick drive to Ellsworth. We will be back!

Super fun house and property for all ages. Lots of highlights-beach, rocks to swim to, fishing from dock, big lawn for play, firepit, and beautiful view!

My family enjoyed our stay at the house on Beech Hill Pond. Both the kids and adults enjoyed playing foosball, pool and darts. The backyard is a great place for kids to play and adults to relax. I would recommend this property.

This property was amazing. The house, the yard, beach, dock!! Everything was wonderful. Michael was so easy to work with and was very helpful. My 12 family members all had a great time and really enjoyed our stay. We cannot wait to come back.

Pretty spot. Accessible to Acadia. Enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding. Nice deck and beach area.

This is a perfect property for families with children. We spent hours swimming from rock to rock. Fish live between the rocks and under the dock and can be caught with basic tackle and worms. The shed is full of supplies that you may need including fishing gear. The dock is ready for your boat rental. A quick trip to the other side of the lake is endless fun for children who jump off of the giant rock. At night you can take your children into the yard to hunt for crayfish and frogs. Overall, a wonderful vacation spot.

The lake and dock is where most the time was spent. And it was very nice, water crystal clear and great fishing. Would enjoy visiting again

Perfect location, perfect stay, wonderful property. House was perfectly clean, and well equipped kitchen. Took full advantage of the provided kayaks and canoe, grill and fire pit. Kids were entertained at night by the extensive DVD collection. The adults enjoyed reliving memories looking through the LP's (though we couldn't get the record player to work - we still enjoyed by using the homes Wi-fi to listen to the albums via online services). Kids enjoyed fishing from property and having a private beach. Master bedroom was comfortable and spacious. Loved the deck access for morning coffee before the whole family awoke. My whole (extended) family just loved the house and our stay. Comfortable for all, and plenty of entertainment right in the home.

Amazing property and amazing owners. I can’t thank them enough for sharing their property.

Our family has traveled to Maine for 8 years and really enjoyed our trip north to Otis! We are a party of 12 with dogs in tow & age range from 7 to 83 years. The house was big enough to accommodate us all. The lake was lovely and it was just a short trip to Acadia or to Ellsworth for dinner out. Mike was attentive to our needs and checked with us to make sure all was going well. Highly recommend this house.

We couldn't have asked for a nicer week to spend together as a family. Grandkids loved the yard; beach; fishing and swimming. Plenty to play with- Adults all enjoyed themselves as well- no complaints at all. Our dogs were able to be with us and they spent their days in the water; on the rocks and watching the fish and ducks. Thank you for giving us a week chock full of lovely family memories.

Our family spent a wonderful week at this comfortable, well appointed lakeside home. The children enjoyed swimming and fishing. The adults relaxed around the lakeside firepit in the evenings as well as in the lower level game room. There was ample space for all of us , which included seven adults, four children and several dogs. Mike and Tracy were very accommodating and quick to respond to our questions. Highly recommended by all of us.

Everything was perfect! Our families felt at home and felt very welcome. No complaints! Highly recommend this property!

Our family of 6 stayed for a week in early June (apparently, just before the "season" kicks off in this area) and all had a WONDERFUL time here! The house is lovely with lots of space for everyone inside & out, gorgeous lake views and nice location to drive out for some excursions. Our 4 teenage kids had a lot of fun every evening in the downstairs "man cave" walk-out basement/rec room, with darts, pool table, foosball, games and comfy movie area. The only thing that would make the place better is if the shower in the master bath was completed, but at least it is nice that there is a dual sink/vanity since it's currently a half bath. Having washer & dryer downstairs was great & meant we could pack light for the trip. The owners, Mike & Tracy, were SO sweet and helpful! We took the recommendations of other reviews to book a tour of the lake with Mike on his pontoon boat. It was a nice ride, around, seeing all the homes and hearing about local life - we also stopped at the public beach so the kids could hop out and explore. Was about 2 hours total. On our last nice day at the house, Mike even came over and challenged our two oldest boys to a dive in the lake off the dock (the water was still FREEZING COLD - and we are from Florida, so definitely not used to that!) and it was so much fun for them to have that experience. I don't think they would have gone in the water otherwise. We also took advantage of the canoe & kayaks on the warm days and enjoyed roasting marshmallows over the firepit during the chilly evenings. The wood stove/fireplace was really nice to have and made a cozy fire inside too. Easy day trips we took were out to visit the Green Lake Fish Hatchery nearby, see sights in Bangor, Bar Harbor/Acadia and also saw the Bay of Fundy in St. Andrews, N.B. Canada (a couple hours drive away). Around Otis, be sure to visit the General Store and pick up some breakfast sandwiches, and pizza for lunch or dinner. At Mike's recommendation, we also tried the crab rangoon - which were NOT on the menu but I'm so glad I asked for them - they might be the best I've ever had!! Overall, a very fun, unforgettable trip! Thank you Mike & Tracy for sharing your beautiful place with us :) We made sure to sign the guest book and even gifted a new puzzle to the house for your next guests to enjoy too...

We love fall vacations and Maine provided a great week with a wonderful mix of weather. Thank you to Michael and Tracy for sharing their lake cabin and providing a canoe for guests. Lovely views of the lake and we had two great opportunities to paddle down the lake and back. We loved the deck and waking up to the view of the sunrise over the lake. While it was very peaceful out at the lake, it was an easy drive to Ellsworth and even down to Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park, offering us the best of both worlds.

We had a great time at beautiful Beech Hill Pond! The house was beautiful and immaculate!! Beautiful views from the deck and backyard. The kayaks, canoe and dock were great. Caught many fish and a bald eagle soared right over our heads. At night we would go inside and watch a movie from the huge dvd collection. We couldn’t of asked for anything better. The nine of us had a great time and made memories that will last a lifetime!

For the second time, we had the most incredible vacation at Mike and Tracy's house on Beech Hill Pond. The house is terrific. There was plenty of room for our boisterous family of 8, which includes 2 toddlers and a big dog. The lake is simply perfection. During the day, we would swim or canoe, or sunbathe and play lawn games on the idyllic property. It is TRULY the best beach on the lake! The yard is also a nature lover's delight. Loons would drift by, bald eagles would fly overhead and hummingbirds would zip from flower to flower. The sprawling deck was the perfect location to eat dinner while listening to the loons and watching the sunset. And the downstairs game room is awesome -- every night we would play foosball, darts, pool, and cards. Mike and Tracy are warm and welcoming hosts. A highlight of our vacation was when they took us on a tour of the lake on their boat! Our family would recommend this house to anyone who wants the most relaxing vacation of their lifetime.

Second time staying at this house. Had another great week. House accommodated 11 adults with no problem. Had a blast on the lake fishing, swimming and kayaking. Spent a day in Acadia hiking and went again another day to watch sunrise atop Cadillac Mountain. Caught some nice size small mouth bass right off the dock. Overall highly recommended and will be back next year.

We spent a week at the house with three families - 6 adults and 4 kids total, between the ages of 1.5 and 6. Based on the reviews, photos etc we thought it seemed like a pretty good fit, but it even exceeded our expectations are far as being kid friendly. The sand area/beach right on the lake provided endless entertainment for the kids - digging, splashing, building sand castles, and even swimming right off the beach. The backyard also played host to a number of whiffle ball and soccer games. We made a fire in the fire pit every night, sitting out under the stars drinking local Maine beers and ciders and listening to the call of the loons. The dock provided a great launching point for kayak and canoe trips, including to the local public beach on the lake which is absolutely beautiful (not exaggerating to say warmth of water and clarity of lake made it feel like Caribbean). One other item to recommend is a boat trip around the lake on Captain Mike's pontoon boat, which everyone loved. Inside, there is plenty of space for three families. One of the bedrooms is a loft overlooking the main living area, so privacy is limited there but that wasn't a huge issue for us. Kitchen was great, cooked lots of good meals without issue. Basement is huge and was a great place for the kids to play. Internet was surprisingly fast, but we didn't need to use it too much owing to where we were staying. Propane grill could use an upgrade. Overall, can't say enough good things about the house and the hospitality. Highly recommended.

Great place for indoor and outdoor. On our stay we had more rain than shine however with the downstairs mancave we were entertained. The owners were very kind and helpful we received free wood for the fire pit a replacement propane tank for grilling and trash removal when we needed it removed. We rented other lake houses but none offered these benefits. The kitchen area had everything we needed so make sure not to over pack like we did and ask before bringing small appliances or kitchen ware. Overall we had a great time besides the weather but that's something out of our control. We will definitely visit again.

While not given to long reviews, we must advise that the Cottage on Beech Hill Pond in Otis, Maine is a wonderful experience even in the cooler weather. We were there for a great week in late September 2017 and really enjoyed it. I can just imagine being able to swim and boat during the warmer months, and it's no wonder it has 5 star ratings from so may others. The Cottage is large and comfortable enough for two families -- but was extra special for the two of us and our super-great and mushy pit bull. Nilah! Plus it is little more than 15 minutes from Ellsworth with some great restaurants, and about an hour from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor! It's location is peaceful, real "country" and ideal for a relaxed get-away. Enjoy!!

What a great vacation. We had beautiful weather and spent every day out on the beach. We went fishing, kayaking, and set up some games on the grass. The house was clean and had everything we needed and more.

It was a great spot on the pond.This was a family summer vacation and we had 8 adults and 4 grandchildren a puppy and an older dog. The small beach was great for the young kids and the adults swam off the dock. The lawn was flat enough that we could setup and play games there. With our large group we appreciated the dishwasher and the fridge with water and ice in the door. The dining area was a bit small for our group but the weather was good and we ate many meals on the large deck. Overall a great week.

We stayed for a week with 7 adults, 6 kids ranging from 1 month to 6-years old. There was plenty of space for everyone to eat and sleep. Kids loved their own private area to make sand castles and the cove made it so that nobody could get too deep in the water too quickly. During our time we saw loons, otters and a bald eagle. We traveled to Acadia two days. It was about an hour drive each way, but the drive was lovely and gave us an excuse to stop at a lobster pound for lunch. Be sure to pick up some wild blueberries or blueberry soda in Ellsworth. This nearby town has an LL Bean outlet as well as a Walmart and grocery stores to stock the cabinets during your stay. Property owner was also very responsive and always available. Would highly recommend a stay!