Peaceful, family-friendly Maine getaway at newly built scenic lakefront cottage | Cottage in Clifton

Granite Cove is a beautiful waterfront cottage newly built on the shores of Hopkins Pond, in Clifton, Maine. With 200' of shoreline frontage, this outstanding scenic spot provides a private retreat for a family vacation or a fun-filled friends' get-away. Whether you are swimming in its crystal clear water, birdwatching for eagles and loons from its granite shores, fishing for brook trout or salmon from your canoe or kayaking amongst the picturesque islands of Hopkins Pond, your days will be filled with the natural delights of this scenic gem. Nearby you will find excellent technical rock climbing faces and hiking trails at Eagle’s Bluff and Park’s Pond Bluff, and river kayaking/canoeing. Just 30 miles from Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island and minutes from the West Branch of the Union River, our Maine cottage is ideally situated and fully equipped to ensure that you have a pleasurable getaway in a beautiful setting. The large fully screened16'x20' timber frame porch with its wicker porch swing, table for 12, and comfy furniture beautifully complements the cottage's modern amenities and guarantees that you’ll enjoy the “outdoors” no matter what the weather brings. This brand new cottage is equipped with a full modern kitchen, a laundry room, two full bathrooms, one half bath, three bedrooms with queen beds and one large bunk room with 2 sets of bunk beds and one double futon. The first floor master bedroom has a private full bathroom and full closet. The large great room with dining table and seating area showcases a panoramic view of the lake and the hills beyond.
Twenty miles to the west, the city of Bangor, home of best-selling writer Stephen King, offers many restaurants, Bangor International Airport, grocery stores, Hollywood Casino and Darling's Waterfront Pavilion for live concerts all summer.
The city of Ellsworth, just 20 miles south of Hopkins Pond, is the gateway to Downeast Maine and Mount Desert Island, home of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. In Ellsworth you will find full service grocery stores, restaurants, brew pubs as well as specialty shops like Rooster Brothers, and the Rock Shop. And for the full Maine shopping adventure don't miss Marden's and Reny’s. Granite Cove is a No Smoking/No Pets Low allergen property.
The awesome beauty and scenic tranquility of Hopkins Pond will take your breath away, creating a memorable experience that may have you planning your return visit even before you leave. Giant granite boulders covered in soft mosses and leathery lichen are strewn across Granite Cove's spacious 5 acre site. Bright blue flag irises bloom along the water's edge in June while lacy ferns, painted trilliums, pink and white lady slippers, wild blueberry bushes and a host of other native plants arrive over the summer season creating a delightful native botanical garden. So pack up a simple picnic, jump in a kayak or canoe and explore the rich, diverse shoreline, observe from a distance the nesting terns, the eagle fledgling and busy loons then stop on Blueberry Island for a quick swim and lunch before returning to Granite Cove.
After spending the afternoon reading, lounging at water’s edge, or fishing you may want to make a quick trip to Jones’s Lobster Pound in Holden for fresh lobsters . You will have everything you need at Granite Cove to cook and enjoy your delicious lobster dinner, including a propane lobster cooker.
We have provided an outdoor gas grill for cooking and a fire pit for gathering around the campfire, toasting marshmallows, sharing stories or gazing at the night sky. In fact, our vacation rental cottage offers everything you will need for your family and friends to escape for a great adventure. So, whether you are seeking summer’s warm days on the water, spectacular leaf peeping in the fall, or snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter Granite Cove at Hopkins Pond provides a wonderland of opportunities to enjoy your escape to Maine’s vacationland.

Peaceful, family-friendly Maine getaway at newly built scenic lakefront cottage is located in Eddington. Peaceful, family-friendly Maine getaway at newly built scenic lakefront cottage provides accommodation, featuring View, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This Cottage features View, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Peaceful, family-friendly Maine getaway at newly built scenic lakefront cottage has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Eddington has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Eddington, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.