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Lakefront Cabin near Acadia National Park

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 255.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
  • Place, Abrams Pond
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Cabin near Acadia National Park

Log style cabin right on the shores of beautiful Georges Pond in Franklin Maine. Renovated 3 years ago with upgrades continuing over the past 3 years. Newly finished sun room interior and upgraded kitchen this year including dishwasher, new microwave and granite countertops. Close to town and shopping in Ellsworth. Easy access via a town paved road. Directly on an ATV access route to ATS and Down East Sunrise Trails. 31 miles to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park with its wonderful hiking/biking trails, whale watches and multiple amenities. Many state maintained hiking and mountain climbing trails off RT 182 within 10 miles of camp. This camp offers 2 kayaks and life jackets for the guests as well as a 16 ft canoe. New dock and deck installed spring of 2021. Georges Pond is one of the most popular fishing destinations in downeast, Maine. Fishing rods are provided for our guests. One mile to a public boat launch. We have designated the power to the camp to be provided by Maine Community Solar Power Grid.






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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 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
If arrival earlier than our listed time, please call and we will try to accommodate.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Seacoast Fun Park and Catherine Hill Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Downeast Scenic Railroad and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters. Wild Acadia Fun Park and Pirate s Cove Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Franklin, ME

What's nearby

  • Abrams Pond - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Donnell Pond - 15 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 44 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 56 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 60 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chippers - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Itty Bitty Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Project Mayhem, Waltham Division - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Timbers Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cabin near Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cabin near Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cabin near Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cabin near Acadia National Park located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was so clean and comfortable. Sunset is absolutely gorgeous from the back deck overlooking the water. The hosts could not have been more helpful and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

Cozy cabin on the pond

We absolutely love this cabin. We’ve stayed here twice already. The location is perfect. The owners are easy to communicate with and so nice. The property and the cabin is super clean. I love that they have a canoe and kayaks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sister and I were on a "memory" tour from times during our childhood when we were staying in Dover-Foxcroft. Our tour was made even more special by staying in this cabin! It was centrally located to everywhere we wanted to be and a great home base. The owners have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. Sunsets were spectacular! We would definitely stay here again if we find ourselves visiting this part of Maine again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Great cabin on georges Pond

Staying here was the best part of our trip to Maine, very good location to do dally mini trips through out our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location… water view from screened porch. Cleanliness outstanding. Owners immediately went out if their way to bring down a phone charger to replace one forgotten at home… so thoughtful. Loons were omnipresent. Kayaks were fun… lake was calm… really enjoyed them.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Sweetest Couples Cabin

This cabin is the PERFECT place for a couple to escape from everyday life and ACTUALLY RELAX! It provides the seclusion and comfort needed to have the well deserved vacation we all crave. It is close enough to the coast and Acadia Park that you can make day trips, and come home to enjoy each other. It's large enough to bring preteens, butttt... make this destination just for yourselves!! Don't forget to get cheesecake from MoMo's to bring home and enjoy together!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at this little cabin! The kitchen is well stocked, the place was mostly clean and the location is absolutely perfect… the lake is beautiful and peaceful! We loved having a canoe to use. There are kayaks too but we enjoyed the canoe. We took it around the island each evening! The cabin could use a good deep clean for the spider webs high and low. I cleared out several. And the mattress does sink into the middle. But overall we would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra N.

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

Perfect Honeymoon

Everything was clean, cozy, and as described. Lake view was amazing and a short drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia. We spent five nights here and I couldn’t be happier!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Overdue R&R

Bald eagles, osprey, and loons, oh my! What a lovely place to unwind. All the creature comforts were provided and the check-in/out was easy breezy. It was just as a vacation should be—comfortable, cozy, and what a view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

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

Our getaway

This cabin, was truly a piece of heaven. If you are looking for a peaceful place to stay, this is it! We enjoyed sitting on the deck, paddling around Murch Island. We were fortunate enough to see 2 eagles and a family of Loons, that we could hear even throughout the night. This was a very enjoyable and comfortable place to enjoy our week! Thank you, for everything ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

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

Beautiful cabin by the lake

The cabin is in a beautiful, relaxing setting. The kitchen is stocked with everything you might need. Best kitchen in any rental we've been in to date. We saw lots of wildlife: chipmunks, otters, eagles, loons, and ducks. My husband fished twice a day. We stayed for two weeks. It was a most relaxing vacation. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aleida V.

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

Excellent stay

Lovely cabin fully equipped. Easy access from Ellsworth. Cabin sits right on Georges Pond. Fast dependable internet. Had a storm that fried the modem and tower. The owners were quick to respond and had new equipment installed the next day, Owners are lovely friendly couple. I would stay again at this property. Would recommend this to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B., Chaplin, Ct

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

25th Wedding Anniversary Vacation

Celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary was important to us in more ways than one. This was our first vacation alone in the 27 years we have been together. We were in search of something special and found it in Franklin Maine. The cottage was the perfect setting for a week of relaxing and reconnecting. The owners were very accommodating and welcoming. We could not have asked for a more perfect place to spend our week. We are already planning for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rennie S.

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

Tranquility

Having vacationed to Acadia NP and Bar Harbor many times through out the decades and staying on Georges Pond several times, we find ourselves going home once again with picture perfect memories. Don and Regina host a very welcoming and cozy property. We enjoyed morning coffee with a family of three otters swimming by foraging for their breakfast...as curious about us as we were about them; viewing eagles soaring above while kayaking; loons drifting about peacefully singing their songs well into the night while we sat around a campfire toasting marshmallows. Acadia NP is always an adventure with something new to discover! Hikes, bicycling and amazing landscape visuals. Bar Harbor, as always, a delight!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private, clean, amazing views and the Rivera's were very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominick N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good stay. Property was located in a place that was easy to make day trips from. The lake views were great. It was clean and everything we needed was at our finger tips.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a cute little bear themed cabin in the woods. It is well equipped for its size. We enjoyed being on the lake.The host quickly responded to an electrical outage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay at Black Bear Cottage. It had everything you would need and then some. I would definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swinston T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect for our honeymoon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven V.

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

4th of July

Great place to stay and great location. Had lots of fun on the lake and going into Bar Harbor/Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori G.

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

Peaceful

Very clean, relaxing cabin. Quiet, nice community. Wish the weather was a little nicer but overall it was a perfect trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen O.

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

Nature Bountiful

The host was first rate with communication all through the process and was seamless. The decor of the cabin is just darling!! The nature was spectacular and the water gorgeous! Our first night we saw a swimming bald eagle, and the call of the loons were spectacular every morning! The only recommendations I have is a new bed mattress and kayaks that are in the water when you arrive with updated dated paddles. The kayaks were a bit heavy to put in the water from the rack.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vic F.

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

Great cabin

Beautiful views and everything you need at the lake is provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

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

Perfect cabin

A perfect cabin on George’s Pond was just the getaway we needed. Very clean and had everything we needed. Close enough to Acadia where we spent many of our days. Communication with the owners was clear, fast, and friendly. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad N.

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

Great getaway!

Property was as advertised. Stay was pleasant, hosts were great - close by in case of issues - but none to speak of. Cabin getaway was exactly what we needed and the property was beautiful and serene. Cabin was clean and tidy which is a huge deal for my clean freak (in a good way) partner! This place is on our list if we return to Maine!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Donald Rivard

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We are a retired couple who have lived in the area for 23 years. We live 4 miles from this property and have spent several months performing a complete renovation and finishing of the property in 2020-21 We have tried to set things up for an active lifestyle oriented experience.

Why they chose this property

Great clear water, closed to all amenities, quiet location.

What makes this property unique

Easy access from a paved road which is rare for lakefront property in this area

Languages:

English

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