Acadia Park Region - Quiet Lakeside Cabin, Great Views! - Franklin

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Enjoy the area

Franklin, ME

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)28 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center42 min drive
Village Green46 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching46 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Acadia Park Region - Quiet Lakeside Cabin, Great Views!

Enjoy the peaceful setting overlooking picturesque George's Pond in quiet Franklin, Maine. Franklin is conveniently located half way between the Mt Desert Island and Schoodic sections of Acadia National Park (apporx 45 minutes to each).
Rental includes use of entire A-frame cabin which is next door to owner's residence and shares a common driveway.

Loft sleeping area is accessed via a "ladder style stairway".

Lots of open ground around the cabin for games and relaxing. Shared camp fire pit overlooking lake is great for star gazing on a clear night. Fish, swim or boat in the lake or simply enjoy the views. Fine dining, entertainment, shopping, whale watching, hiking, biking, and site-seeing are only a short distance away.

NOTES: Water is not potable. Water is fine for showers, washing dishes, etc. Owners provide 2 gallons of drinking water per guest, per stay. Guests are asked to bring additional bottled, as needed. Fireplace is decorative only. There are space heaters and fans in the cabin.

Includes 3 kayaks and canoe, rented for additional charge per stay.
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Property manager

Jim

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Toys/games

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Sullivan Harbor Farm and L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Acadia National Park and Tidal Falls. Seacoast Fun Park and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Franklin, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 28 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 42 min drive
Village Green - 46 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 46 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 56 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

Ruth & Wimpy's - 10 min drive
YU Take Out - 10 min drive
Ironbound Inn - 14 min drive
Downeast Cheesecakes - 3 min drive
Itty Bitty Diner - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Acadia Park Region - Quiet Lakeside Cabin, Great Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Acadia Park Region - Quiet Lakeside Cabin, Great Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Acadia Park Region - Quiet Lakeside Cabin, Great Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Acadia Park Region - Quiet Lakeside Cabin, Great Views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Black Beach, Abrams Pond and Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show. Tunk Lake and Sullivan Harbor Farm are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Samantha L.

26 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful A-Frame, w/Some Logistical Caveats

Overall the A-Frame was beautiful and I would stay again! A few things I wish I knew before booking or were more clear at time of booking: 1. there are 0 curtains on the windows or doors, and there are adjacent homes on either side. It's nice to have the peace of mind that comes with closing the curtains at night, so it made our stay a little uncomfortable. 2. The back sliding door to the lake does NOT lock - there is a piece of wood to "jamb" in the track, however, it's not cut to size and you can easily open it from either side - (we tested it). Not sure what the property owner was thinking here - but this also made the stay uncomfortable with the knowledge that at any point someone could easily come in. It would be great if the owner provided the key to actually lock it. 3. There is no drinking water, only pond water to shower and clean with. You must bring your own water to use to brush your teeth, etc. This didn't bother me, but I wasn't aware when I first booked this stay until my partner read the fine print after the booking was confirmed. Two gallons of spring water should be enough for 1 week's stay - not including any water bottles for drinking. Lastly, 4. There is no heat in the winter, only plug-in heaters. This also didn't bother me, but it should be noted for those considering booking here as this info wasn't clear to me in the Vrbo listing. I stayed here early October, and it was cold, but not bad when you layer up and turn on the heater.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

6 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful lakeside cabin

Not too far from acadia and bar harbor, in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

barbara d.

28 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake George

The cabin was remote but not difficult to find. It was on Beautiful Lake George. It was pretty close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The cabin was clean and cozy. We enjoyed our stay. The loons called frequently which was our reason to stay by the lake. Jim was very nice. He helped us out when we need anything. No TV but who needs one when you are in the wilderness.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gary C., Brooklyn, NY

26 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quaint stay on the water

Jim was a great host and communicator during the booking process. The house was very private, well-stocked, and directly next to the water for swimming and other activities. The only slight negative is the location is a bit far if you plan to do multiple Acadia visits like us.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anne S.

6 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Cute but rustic

The cabin was in a very pretty area and fairly convenient distance to either part of Acadia national park (45 min). Everything was clean and ready for us to use and the host was helpful and friendly. We were disappointed to find out after we had booked in the welcome information that the cabin had no potable water and that we needed to buy and bring water for cooking and drinking. The host provided one gallon jug, but we were hiking in Acadia national park and for the price it would have been good to know this beforehand as we may not have booked the property. For the cost of the rental it was disappointing to have this logistical issue, as we underestimated our needs and had to purchase additional water along the way. Also the cabin is quite close to another property. On the Saturday of our stay we were awoken early in the morning (around 6/630 AM) to a work crew removing old shingles on the next door property, cursing and talking loudly enough for every part of their conversation to be heard within our cabin. We were hoping for a quiet getaway prior to having our first child and this, though out of the control of the host, was a disappointing disruption to our vacation. Overall, although it is a cute cabin, the amenities and comfort of the furniture put it a little bit more in the rustic category than we expected with the price point.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim

Have been coming to beautiful George's Pond for over 30 years.
It is the best of all worlds: close to all that the Acadia Park has to offer, (both Mt Desert Island and Schoodic), quiet rural area, quiet pond in lovely setting.