Privacy on the Schoodic Peninsula, & close enough to enjoy Acadia National Park

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Sullivan, ME

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)42 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center55 min drive
Village Green60 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching60 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

The best of both worlds! Planning on visiting Acadia National Park & looking for peace & quiet at the end of your day? Pond's Edge Camp completed renovations & expansion of our original 45 year old cabin in 2021 & are offering it for rent for the first time. Our chef's kitchen, spacious bathroom with shower, plus a custom designed outdoor shower are just a few of the many amenities we provide to our guests.

The original structure was built by a local craftsman who used handmade wooden pegs instead of nails or screws & no design plan other than the one in his head, when building the cabin.

Swimming & kayaking in the clear waters of Flanders Pond, with hands down the best view of Schoodic Mountain is one of the treats that can’t be adequately explained until you enjoy it yourself. Enjoy our natural granite fire pit while toasting your marshmallows.

Our rare, large one acre lakefront property offers all of the privacy you might require after navigating the crowds of Acadia National Park. Try & visit Schoodic Point & Petit Manan Wildlife Refuge as well.

If you are interested in hiking less crowded trails, we are surrounded by almost 14,000 acres of protected lands & are minutes from the Sunrise Trail, Donnell Pond Public Reserve Lands, Schoodic & Black Mountain trails which offer stunning views of Mount Desert Island & Cadillac Mountain, Frenchmen Bay Conservancy trails, & much more! If you hike Schoodic Mountain, it offers amazing views of Flanders Pond & you can try & spot camp from up top!

Watch loons cavort & listen to their haunting calls. Bald eagles are frequent visitors. Stargazing is absolutely stunning.

We are not able to offer WiFi at this time, but most visitors can access the internet via their cell phones. We have a TV with built in DVD player & sound bar, along with a great library of movies & books for your enjoyment. We also have a great selection of board games! Minimum 5 night rental.

Property manager

Nicole Esther

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Minimum 5 night rental

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 1224217

About the area

Sullivan

Located in Sullivan, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and Grindstone Neck Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wild Acadia Fun Park and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Pirate s Cove Miniature Golf and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sullivan, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 55 min drive
Village Green - 60 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 60 min drive
Shore Path - 60 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 69 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

Ironbound Inn - 18 min drive
Downeast Mexican Takeout - 18 min drive
Sullivan Harbor Farm Smokehouse - 17 min drive
Tracey's - 10 min drive
Sullivan Harbor Cafe - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Privacy on the Schoodic Peninsula, & close enough to enjoy Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Privacy on the Schoodic Peninsula, & close enough to enjoy Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Privacy on the Schoodic Peninsula, & close enough to enjoy Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Privacy on the Schoodic Peninsula, & close enough to enjoy Acadia National Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Sullivan Harbor Farm, Tunk Lake and Schoodic Beach. Schoodic Mountain and Tidal Falls are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

11 October 2023

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

Perfectly peaceful setting!

What a wonderful spot of peace and tranquility! The cabin has absolutely everything we needed and the owners were fantastic to work with. We ate lobster on the deck that we grabbed from a local spot, grilled, paddled around the lake, saw soooo many stars and were still close enough to spend time in Acadia, Schoodic and in Bar Harbor! This place can’t be beat and really one of the loveliest places we’ve stayed at!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 September 2023

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

Peaceful!!

If your looking for peace and tranquility this is it! This is a little slice of heaven set up in down east Maine! If you’re into cooking great food, camp fires, fishing (although I swear there are no fish…or maybe my skills need practice lol) and going for a dip in the clean clear water, then this place is for you! Nicole was absolutely fantastic and extremely responsive throughout our stay. We even extended our stay another 5 days because we loved it! Absolutely peaceful!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

1 September 2023

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

Stunning view

The location is just drop dead gorgeous. Unlike some VRBO photos of a property the photos of this property do not do it justice. As previously stated in past reviews the well water does have high iron content but it is a minor inconvenience. One suggestion we would have is it would have been nice if the TV was a smart TV so you could mirror your streaming services from your phone to the tv making live tv available of an evening. Cell phone service is spotty but acceptable with Verizon. Overall, we highly recommend this cabin and would love to come back in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie S., Pike creek, de

28 August 2023

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

Honeymoon getaway!

We spent a lovely week at Ponds Edge! The cabin itself was recently renovated and was beautiful inside. The kitchen is top notch and had everything we could imagine needing. The furniture and decor were cozy and comfortable. Nicole provided movies and games to play at night. We used both the inside and outside shower, I personally liked the outside the best as there is just something about being in nature! We lucked out and had amazing weather which allowed us to enjoy the cabin to its fullest extent! We took advantage of the kayaks provided and spent almost every afternoon on the pond. The hubby fished while I mostly took in the sites. We saw a bald eagle, and loons. We started and ended our day on the dock enjoying the view with a cup of coffee or glass of wine. We spent our days exploring- Nicole sent us plenty of local recommendations to try- Tidal Falls is right around the corner and was a great place to catch the tide going out and see some star fish, the Honey Bee Cafe had great coffee and breakfast, Ruth and Wimpy’s was a fun local dinner spot! All recommendations were amazing. We were close to Acadia and caught the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain and hiked some trails and explored the park by driving from point to point. We walked Bar Harbor and took a sail boat tour. Overall- we had an amazing stay and are already planning our next return! Ponds Edge had everything we would want and more! If you’re debating, JUST DO IT! You won’t regret it!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

24 August 2023

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

Perfect vacation

We were very pleased with our stay at Ponds Edge. The owners Nicole and John have provided everything you could need. The view of the lake and mountain ( I believe Schoodic) was just perfect. We enjoyed having fires in the pit . We enjoyed gazing into the sky to see the stars. The kitchen had everything you could think of and the view while working in the kitchen is the best!! This is a vacation we will never forget.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nicole Esther

Pond's Edge Camp has been in John's family for 40 years. It has been a dream of ours to renovate & add a bedroom/bath addition for years. We finally achieved our goal in 2020. John & Nicole are happy to invite you to our piece of paradise!

Why they chose this property

Sullivan is located along the Schoodic By Way & is located centrally in Down East Maine. Easy access to Ellsworth & Millbridge makes Sullivan the perfect location to call your headquarters while visiting Acadia National Park.

What makes this property unique

If you are interested in hiking & want to avoid the crowds, you have found the right place! Just minutes from camp you will find 14,000 acres of protected land & trails. This includes Schoodic Mountain, which offers unparalleled views of Mount Desert Island & Cadillac Mountain, Black Mountain, Donnell Pond & Schoodic Beach, as well as the Sunrise Trail.

For fisherman, the pond has bass, trout, pickerel, & perch. Be sure you obtain your fishing license online before arriving!

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer internet access at this time, however most of our guests are able to access the internet via their cell phones. We have a tv with built in DVD player & a library with tons of movies. We also have a selection of paperback books & board games for your enjoyment.

Our camp is meant for relaxation. If you are looking to work while on vacation, this is not the camp for you.