Moosehead Historical Society and Lumbermen's Museum
9 min drive
Katahdin Cruises and Moosehead Marine Museum
11 min drive
Lily Bay State Park
30 min drive
Room options
About the area
Greenville Junction
On lake.At this Greenville Junction cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Moosehead Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Fishin' 4 Fun. Moosehead Historical Society and Lumbermen's Museum and Katahdin Cruises and Moosehead Marine Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Moosehead Historical Society and Lumbermen's Museum - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
Katahdin Cruises and Moosehead Marine Museum - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
Prong Pond - 25 min drive - 18.8 km
Big Moose Mountain - 26 min drive - 12.4 km
Lily Bay State Park - 30 min drive - 21.8 km
Getting around
Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 105 min drive
Restaurants
Stress Free Moose Pub & Cafe - 11 min drive
Kelly's Landing - 9 min drive
Leisure Life Resort & Trailside Restaurant - 13 min drive
West Cove Lounge - 8 min drive
Hard Drive Cafe - 11 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Quiet, Pet Friendly Cottage near Moosehead Lake!
This cottage is located in the quiet village of Harford's Point with shared Moosehead lake access just a five minute walk away. This is not a waterfront cottage however there are views of the beautiful lake from across the street. Enjoy a day of swimming and kayaking and an evening of grilling and sitting by the fire. Whitetail deer are frequent visitors at the home! There are hiking trails just behind the cabin that explore through Harfords Point. There is a 9 hole golf course which is only two miles away. You are a short distance from Greenville's town center where you will enjoy unique shops and restaurants that overlook East Cove. While your in town you can book moose safari tours and scenic plane rides along with fishing trips or atv rides. The cottage has a fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer and satellite TV as well as an outdoor grill and fireplace. Everything you need for a relaxing vacation. Let your Moosehead Lake adventure begin here! Please note - there is no wifi at the cabin & please do not go by house number when looking for location of cottage! Directions will be sent prior to stay (GPS address is not accurate).
Property manager
Tara Gray
Languages
English
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General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Quiet Cozy Harfords Point Just Steps Moosehead Lake Water Views
Quiet Cozy Harfords Point Just Steps Moosehead Lake Water Views
Quiet, Pet Friendly Moosehead
Quiet Pet Friendly Cottage Near Moosehead Lake!
Quiet, Pet Friendly Cottage Near Moosehead Lake! Cottage
Quiet, Pet Friendly Cottage near Moosehead Lake! Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 118 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 118 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 118 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 118 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tara G., Greenville Junction
16 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Tara G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy P.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
We should have booked a second week!
Nice location; close enough to town yet far enough away to be quiet. Felt very comfortable and very at-home at Benson Cottage - a great place to unwind and enjoy what Nature and the Moosehead Lake region have to offer. Our host, Tara, was friendly, easy to communicate with and kept the cottage well-stocked and clean. We wanted for nothing. I sure hope we can come back before too long!
Kathy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Salvatore M.
5 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing
The place and the fishing hit it out of the park!
Salvatore M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Traci S., Shrewsbury,United States
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We thoroughly enjoyed this property. Very clean, great view and loved that there was an access to the water.
Perfect location!
Definitely recommend this property.
Traci S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roger B.
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Greenville Junction vacation
Wow! A wonderful place with all the immenities. Great location to go off roading and the lake is beautiful. Our dog loved it . Beds were very comfortable and nice to have satellite TV that got a ton of channels. We will go back as we loved it.
Roger B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
As previous years, we really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. This property is well maintained and has everything you need for a simple stay. Still no WiFi and weak cell service which I like, but the family complains they have to actually talk to each other. Still a slight smell of moisture in the second bedroom but manageable since the whole area tends to be wet considering the surroundings. Tara is responsive and attentive when needed.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Fred L.
13 Jul 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very poor
Ccould not stay because of injury...refused to refund deposit. Would never recomend this place. Would not even give credit for future stay. Also woundering if i should stop using vrbo.
Fred L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole H.
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin for families
This was our second stay at this cabin and once again it was perfect. Everything is exactly as listed. It’s clean, cozy, and located just a short distance from the public access to the lake. Even my teenagers love it and they are hard to impress. We will definitely be back again.
Nicole H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Randall W.
18 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing at Moosehead
Nice area to just rest and relax after several stressful months of work. The cottage has everything you need and is close to plenty of hiking, fishing, kayaking and swimming.
Special shout out to Northwoods Outfitters for their assist with new kayak racks after mine broke on the trip up.
Randall W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carole Rawlings B.
13 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Eclipse viewing trip
Great cabin with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We came after a snow storm and the walkway and parking lot was cleared. A short walk to the beach provided the best view of the eclipse.
Carole Rawlings B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
13 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Flyfishing get-away
Enjoyed the welly equipped and nice location
Mark M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
David W.
15 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
The property was well maintained. Easy access to downtown Greenville Maine.
David W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Randall W.
3 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation Time
The Benson Cottage is a great place to kick back and enjoy some quiet time. It's close enough to town if you want to check out the shops and get some dinner, but far enough away to still enjoy the Northwoods of Maine.
I will definitely be back
Randall W.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
25 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peace of mind
This property was perfect! Well kept and managed! My family enjoyed being at the cottage as much as visiting the town. Definitely booking again next Summer!
Melissa S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
dariya n.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
3 night stay by the Moosehead lake
We enjoyed staying at this cabin in the woods. It was close to downtown Greenville and close the public beach. Cabin was comfortable with nice dishes in the kitchen. Comfortable beds and sheets.
dariya n.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Ann M.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice time at Moose Head Lake!
We enjoyed our stay at this cottage. Beds were comfy, very well stocked with every day needs, so if you forget something, it's probably at the cottage.
House was clean and welcoming because Tara did such a nice job. But it does need to be updated, considering the wear and tear it has withstood, and the landscape better taken care of, then it would be well worth the cost.
Ann M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
11 Aug 2023
Second stay, another great week
Was another good stay for our second year at this cabin. I’ve been coming up to Hartford’s Point on Moosehead Lake since I was a kid with my family and still have family who owns another cabin on the lake. It’s my absolute favorite place to vacation.
This cabin is great for me, the wife, kids and both dogs. While I love not having Wi-Fi, and minimal cell service, others may not, so be aware. There is a landline for emergencies.
Unfortunately, there is an order of mildew in bedroom on right. Property manager already knows about, but worth a mention since it was a concern about the kids sleeping in there with door closed. Plan is to book for next year again, but wife is concerned about this so hopefully they can figure something out. PM says it was a wet beginning to summer and they are thinking about changing out carpet to another type of flooring to solve the issue. Other than that, this cabin is perfect. Fire pit with dog leash attached to a wire for a small dog run, full kitchen with appliances, gas grill, and more. Beds are clean and comfortable. Washer and dryer are great to have, especially with wet towels from the lake. Plenty of parking on a circular driveway.
Tara, the property manager is terrific, responsive and appreciative of our business. Been working with her for two years now and always nice and easy to work with.
If you’re staying in the area, this is your spot, but not when I’m there next year again!! 😁
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michele M.
24 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location. Very relaxing nice just to bring food everything else is there.
We liked that it was close to Greenville and just a little further to the Rockwood ferry to golf. We love to explore great place for that and to throw a line in to fish. Recommend bringing a canoe we could have rented but ran out of time staying longer next time!! You
Michele M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Barbara C.
15 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Unfortunate
We stayed here after a particularly rainy period and the house was very musty. The property manager warned us via a note in the kitchen, stating that the concrete slab had "sweat" and caused the horrible smell. Aside from that, we had significant issues trying to communicate with the property manager via emails. We had to drive down the road to get cell service to send a message and then wait for a response. We were not provided with a phone number to reach her so the landline in the house was useless. The instructions that were posted on the refrigerator did not include any information about how to access the TV. It was very frustrating.
The house was clean, although there were 2 out of 3 lights out in the bathroom. The carpet in the primary bedroom was damp due to the moisture in the house.
There were 3 canisters in the house to remove odors, none of which made a difference.
Overall, we were not pleased with our experience. The property manager reimbursed us for the 2 nights we did not stay but we still did not recoup the associated fees (service fee).
Barbara C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicole H.
9 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
The cabin is absolutely perfect! Everything was spotless and cozy. Secluded but close to the lake. We could see the water from the front yard. Perfectly peaceful! Highly recommend!
Nicole H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica P.
3 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing as always
This is our second time at Benson cottage and it was amazing as always. Tara is amazing and it’s the best little place for my family to make amazing memories. Always clean.
Jessica P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Randall W.
19 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Fun
The cottage was very comfortable for me. It would be a nice cottage for two couples. Most importantly, the property manager informed of an issue with the stove before check in and it was determined on Monday morning that it needed to be replaced and was taken care of by Noon Tuesday. With the gas grill I was fine waiting until then. The communication and service by the manager and property owner were exceptional! I'll be back.
And by the way, the fishing was great as well!!
Randall W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sophie P.
9 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice camp getaway
Loved this place! Perfect for us and our dog. Lake was a nice short walk and a beautiful view from the cabin. Lots of nice hiking trails around as well. Cabin was very clean and well taken care of.
Sophie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
2 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay again this year and plan on returning same week again next year.
Love it awesome location in a most beautiful place.