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Acadia Park Region - Quiet Lakeside Cabin, Great Views!

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A lakeside view with white Adirondack chairs and a dock extending into the water.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a window with a white curtain, a rocking chair, a table with a lamp, and a small heater.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, a floral sofa, and string lights.
A red wooden cabin with a steep roof, large windows, and a wooden staircase leading to a deck.
A cozy cabin kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a window overlooking greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Franklin, ME
  • Place, Georges Pond
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Donnell Pond
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Abrams Pond
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪28 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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 12540vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. Prayer Labyrith and Downeast Scenic Railroad are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Franklin, ME

What's nearby

  • Georges Pond - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Great Pond - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Donnell Pond - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Abrams Pond - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show - 10 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪YU Take Out - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ruth & Wimpy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Black Sheep - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sullivan Harbor Farm Smokehouse - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Acadia Park Region - Quiet Lakeside Cabin, Great Views!?

On-site parking is available at the 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 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Great Pond and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Georges Pond. Donnell Pond and Black Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect quiet getaway, great kayaking from the dock and close enough to the national park for day trips
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim was a fantastic host! The location was incredibly quiet and beautiful and a perfect spot to spend a couple days relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay! It was my pleasure meeting you...best of luck in your future endeavors!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim's place was very relaxing and private. Very quiet location on a lake, with a nice drive through local blueberry fields. The cabin is right next to Jim's, but he kept to himself other than when we had needs. Cabin provides a basic, rustic experience, and the place is around a 30-40 minute drive to Acadia. Overall, the stay was very pleasant, and the host did very well at caring for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2026
Thanks so very much! I am glad you enjoyed your stay. It was lovely to meet you both!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely beautiful stay! We loved our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great experience! Host was very helpful and personable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2025
Thanks Stephanie ! Glad you enjoyed your stay and it was nice meeting both of you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quintessential Maine escape off the beaten path. Smell of pine trees, sunrise on the lake, and quiet nights to stargaze.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay, it was lovely meeting you both!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great start to our trip to Maine. It was quiet and located on a beautiful pond. The A frame was rustic in a good way, providing anything we could need. The owner was very quick to respond to communications. This is a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2025
Thanks Karen ! So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope the remainder of your trip was fantastic.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakeside cabin that was the perfect launchpad for my partner and I's trips to Acadia. Around a 50 minute drive to the national park and Bar Harbor, which is reasonable if you decide to make day-trips. We packed the car for the days worth of activities, and returned to the cabin at nights, which was cozy and quiet. The cabin is an all-around great option for your Maine trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2025
Thanks very much Jack! So glad you enjoyed your stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay!

We had such a relaxing and enjoyable time staying at Jim’s place. The pond was beautiful and Jim provided so many helpful recommendations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax and get away

Our stay here was fantastic. It was close enough to Acadia to spend 3 days there and then also had plenty of time to jus trelax and enjoy the lake. The boats/kayaks are a big plus for getting out on the water and we had a great stay overall!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2020
Thanks Zach! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you visit with us again! Jim and Sharon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

George’s Pond

We had a great time at George’s Pond! Sitting on the deck, enjoying the views, swimming, going out on the canoe and kayaks. Just a wonderful time overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

This cabin was exactly as described. It was so close to water you could almost touch it from the sliding door. The host was amazing and helpful. It was a great place to view Maine for the first time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2022
Thanks so much Rachel! So glad you enjoyed your stay. We'd love to see you again!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Thanks Gary. I am glad you enjoyed your stay! It was a pleasure having you all!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

My husband and I were sadly only able to stay for a couple nights but this little A-frame was
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2022
Hope you can join us again for a longer stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hope to Come Back Soon!

We rented the cabin to be close to UMaine Orono for Parents' Weekend. We arrived at night and the cabin was cozy and welcoming. In the morning we had coffee on the dock watching the fog burn off of the pond. The home is definitely bare-bones, but accommodating and comfortable. The property manager was responsive to my questions and concerns during booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
I am very sorry that your stay was not a 5 star experience. As you noted, you were on notice that you would need to supply drinking water. I wish you had advised me of your concern prior to your arrival so we might have resolved the issue. As you also noted, the noise at the nearby property due to a roof replacement (caused by prior storm damage) was outside of our control. It was pleasure meeting you both and I hope the remainder of your trip was outstanding!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2024
Thanks for your detailed feedback! We had removed the curtains on the lakeside due to feedback that they were obstructing the view of the water and there is no cabin on that side of the property. There is also no cabin on the rear of the property. The lock on sliding door was broken by another visitor and we will be getting it repaired. The rental agreement stated that there guests were responsible for drinking water. We will now ensure there are at least 2 gallons of water when guests arrive. Glad you enjoyed your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lakeside location

Loved the lakeside location on Georges Pond, with good access (~45 min.) to Acadia on both Schoodic Peninsula and Mt. Desert Island .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Lakeside Retreat

Lovely and rustic lakeside cabin. Easy to get to local beauty spots and a beauty spot in its own right. Check process was smooth and host communication was prompt and considerate. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine vacation

We rented the cabin for a week and it was perfect for us. It's right on George's Pond. The scenery is spectacular. The cabin doesn't have a TV, which was very nice because we had to interact with each other. The cabin has everything else - comfy beds, full kitchen and bathroom, etc. The cabin is also located far enough away from touresty areas to be super peaceful, but close enough to drive to easily.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very tranquil lake property

Loved the tranquility of Georges Pond along with the roomy kitchen/living space, well-equipped kitchen, nice deck and great outdoor furniture and fire pit! Our family really enjoyed our time there and at a reasonable price! Only negative is the 45 min drive to ANP.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

George's Pond lake houses

Pros: Beautiful setting on the lake. Quiet area. New dock provides easy water access for complimentary kayaks. Two housing units provides privacy and flexibility. About 50 minutes to Bar Harbor and an hour to inside Acadia main attractions. Be sure to check out Schoodic Point which is closer, less crowded and spectacular. Cons: One bath room per house. No air conditioning. Heat is either small plug-in electric space heater or wood burning (which we did not try). Cell service worked for us, but is spotty. Dirt access road is rutty, so bring an appropriate vehicle. Enjoyed our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A quiet getaway

We had a great time here! The lake, waterfront location, fire pit, loons at night, all made for a great experience! It was an hours' drive from the Hulls Cove entrance to Acadia, and Bar Harbor, so we made sure to plan ahead for activities in that region. What a beautiful area! We especially enjoyed exploring the Schoodic peninsula. The cabin was equipped with lots of chairs and comfortable beds, as well as kitchen equipment. We would definitely recommend this place to others looking to stay in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jim

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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.

Why they chose this property

Perfect place to relax and unwind!

What makes this property unique

Convenient to all that Downeast Maine has to offer but off the beaten path.

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English

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