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Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond

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A cabin with a green roof, dock, and boats.
A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and a table, overlooking a lake with a dock and a house in the background.
A living room with a round wooden table, green sofa, and a television on the wall.
A cozy living room with a green sofa, wooden chairs, a round wooden table, and a fan.
Kitchen.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Franklin, ME
  • Place, Georges Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond

Located on George's Pond in Franklin, Maine, this lovely beachside cottage is the vacationers dream. Located within miles of the ocean and the magnificent Acadia National Park, this cottage boasts a queen bed in the master bedroom, a full size bed in the guest room and five twin beds in the two upstairs bedrooms.

One bathroom, with a toilet, sink and standing shower stall is on the main floor. 2023-addition of outdoor shower off the front porch with hot and cold water. All the water used in the cottage is pumped to an above ground septic.


Two 2 person kayaks, a canoe and an aluminum rowboat, as well as a dock, and a swimming float gives you all sorts of water activity possibilities or you can sit on the front porch and watch the children play on the beach or swim in the pond. Catch trout, bass, and pickerel in the waters, as well.

Numerous hiking trails are located in the Franklin area, as well. Wildlife is abundant in the forests surrounding the cottage.

Bald eagles, ospreys and loons are frequent visitors to the Pond in front of the cottage. In the evening you can stargaze, cook s'mores in the beach side fire pit, or simply sit and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surroundings.

Play some corn hole!

Or kick back and have a lobster bake on the beach.








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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Strip used beds . leave in pile on used bed. remove trash to trash bin outside back door. Wash any dishes or utensils.
Make sure canoes , kayaks or boats (and paddles / oars), are away from shore (pull completely out of the water)
Return keys to key ring above front door and to the lockbox if you used those. You can lock the doors.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 266469vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cottage is on the waterfront. Seacoast Fun Park and Wild Acadia Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Prayer Labyrith and Downeast Scenic Railroad. Grand Theatre and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Franklin, ME

What's nearby

  • Georges Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Acadia National Park - 35 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 47 min drive - 59.3 km
  • Village Green - 52 min drive - 65.0 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 52 min drive - 65.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruth & Wimpy's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Sullivan Harbor Farm Smokehouse - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Chippers - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Itty Bitty Cafe - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond?

As of 2 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond on 14 September 2026 start from NZ$4,586, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Georges Pond and within 6 mi (10 km) of Donnell Pond and Abrams Pond. Great Pond and Black Beach are also within 9 miles (15 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 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 82 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is wonderful! We've stayed here for at least 6-7 times. The location is close enough to Acadia, but also far enough away too! The beach at the house sets it aside from most other rentals.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott C.

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

Great Quiet Property

Beautiful property! Extremely secluded. My family had a fantastic time at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Top location

Repeat stay at our favorite place, the lake is right there! The house is well kept and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Our favorite place

This is our third time renting this house and my family loves it. The waterfront location is the best, the kids are never short of activities. We have always loved the quiet area while still having close proximity to Acadia and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Beautiful, quiet, relaxing

We loved the location. The pond is beautiful and we spent many hours on the water. Tim was an attentive and responsive host, and made the whole rental process easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone C.

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

Family Vacation

We had the time of our lives, couldn’t ask for a better location! My 3 boys ages 6-14 enjoyed the lake so much they didn’t want to leave! The cabin came with so many extras for outdoor activities which made the stay even more fun, will definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Great, thank you! Glad you and your family had fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim is a wonderful host and great communicator, checking in with us before and during our stay. We were looking for a secluded area on a pond not too far from Acadia Park and this was prefect! We swam, kayaked and fished right out the back door. We were lucky enough to see loons and an otter right at the property. The outdoor shower was an added bonus. My family loved it so much we only showered outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Great time

Beautiful location, crystal clear pond. Home has everything needed. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Wonderful family vacation!

Our family of four had a wonderful family vacation. The house had everything we needed and plenty of space for our family. The private waterfront location was quiet, peaceful and just lovely! We saw loons, ducks, eagles, rabbits, turkey and deer. It was an easy drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The sunrise on the pond is spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Thanks for the nice comments. We are glad you enjoyed our Cottage .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall M.

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

Family Vacation

Nice cabin, quiet, good fishing and kayaking. Short hop to Acadia. Local restraunts are really good! Tim and Ann are great with communication and making sure everthing was going smooth, even got a hold of us when the power went out to make sure we were good. Everyone is already talking about nest year....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

Cozy as home

The cottage had everything we needed to relax and enjoy the lake. It's location was perfect to visit acadia, ellsworth, schoodic peninsula, and so many other unique locations, but then head back to the quiet of the cottage. Access to kayaks and canoe was so nice! The 4 year old asked for one more kayak ride the morning of check out- warmed my heart. The dog learned to swim! Teens spent the most time in tubes on the water and taking pictures of loons (my daughter was ecstatic to have loons that close to us!) It was just perfect- will recommend to others for sure!
Our final evening... it was like it was wishing us well 🥰
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hersee Family Graducation!

We booked our family vacation to celebrate our youngest child's high school graduation. Even with rain and fog for most of the week we had a great time kayaking, fishing, exploring Bar Harbor and Ellsworth, and hiking in Acadia. The cabin was a little funky when we arrived, but we opened the windows and knocked down some cobwebs and enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room for the 7 of us and lots to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Candice F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location

The location was really nice. However the beds are really bad and lighting isn’t the greatest. The listing mentioned a Hot Tub and Spa there is none. The pictures for the upstairs should include the steepness of the stairs. Was very peaceful sitting on the porch and listening to the loons. Everything is close by to go site seeing or out to eat. Pet friendly was nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
If you look back at our messages, you asked on May 19th if there was a hot tub, and we told you there wasn't one. Where in our listing does it say we have a hot tub and spa?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

wonderful location

We had a great time. The location was so quiet. There is everything you need there. We had a fire each night. Lots of fish to catch and wonderful birds to see (eagles, loon, ducks). Only thing is the week went by too fast! We should have stayed for 2 weeks! Thank you for the great place and all the items for us to use. Tim was so helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deniz O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lake front cabin

I have stayed at the property with my family recently (adults, grandparents and teenager kids). It is a great cabin right on the water with amazing views. They have a dock to fish right off the property which my son utilized quite often:) We had really good weather where we enjoyed the small beach and the kayaks provided. Cabin is modest but has everything one would need while on vacation. Proximity to Bar Harbor and Schoodic allowed us to go on day trips and then retreat to the peaceful location. Highly recommend it, Deniz Ozaslan
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Thanks so much, glad you had fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Georges pond stay

Property was in great location. Short drive to explore bar harbor and acadia. This house has the best waterfront on georges pond! Step to the lake right from the front porch. Great fishing and kayaking lake! Only thing i would change is the clutter in house, storage area under stairs was full of stuff and empty boxes. Could have used that area for more food/paper good storage. Other than that, house was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edward S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Vacation

Great location and very nice lake to swim and fish. Home is older and outdated, but that should be expected. Beds are very old and not so comfortable, but adequate. Septic system acting up on us; but to be fair, we did not call to get serviced. Saw some Loons as well, that was really cool. Thank you Tim and Ann.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2024
Ed - thanks for review . My plumber went over and there was some tp on the septic float - no big deal !! Glad you enjoyed !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect place to stay for us. We had everything we needed and then some. The pond is maybe 20 feet from the door of the cabin. I often started the day sitting at the waterfront with coffee and a book but often got distracted by loons and occasionally a river otter. Host made sure we knew where everything was and shared information on the popular sites nearby. We alternated days on the pond with trips to Acadia National Park and usually tried to end the day at the firepit. We had several overcast nights but still managed a couple of great stargazing nights. The location on the pond was also nice. The immediate, cove-like area offered plenty of space for our water activities, but we did sometimes venture out further across the pond. We had a great time and would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

Peaceful, inviting, cozy get-away! Loved it!

My aunt, cousin, our dogs, and I thoroughly enjoyed our week at this cottage. It was so nice being right on the clean lake with a nice beach. My aunt saw sunrise right from her bedroom every morning. The place was very clean and we felt right at home. The kitchen had everything we needed. The neighbors are a bit away so it was always very quiet. We really enjoyed the 'extras' like the kayaks, dock, firepit, outdoor picnic table, games and puzzles for rainy days etc. We could have stayed here 2 more weeks! Thank you Tim and Ann for sharing your vacation home with us and especially for allowing our dogs to enjoy the vacation with us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Thanks so much! We loved the picture of you guys and the dogs kayaking. We hope you will stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cristy m.

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

Absolutely perfect cabin, location, and hosts.

My aunt and uncle from Florida and my mom and I stayed a week at the cabin. I cannot stress enough that if you want to experience the beauty of Maine you HAVE to stay here. The lake was breathtaking, the cabin was cozy and had absolutely everything we needed including a canoe and two kayaks which we used daily. My uncle fished daily as well. Besides all of that, the location is amazing for visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia without dealing with the crowds and prices. I also hiked with my dogs multiple times in the wildlife conservation area close by. The hosts are a phone call away at all times and we could tell they loved the area and cabin as much as we did. All of these things made this hands down one of the best vacations we have taken.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

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

Socially distant delight

Nice place to get away. 3 adults and a dog. Really thought my labradoodle would finally swim to get the ducks, but no such luck. She kept them away from the shore though. Kitchen appliances were very clean! Microwave looked brand new. Pleasantly surprised by not being bothered by mosquitoes the whole week. I would have enjoyed relaxing there, kayaking, reading, and knitting, but my son and husband are always wanting to be active so we traveled to Acadia 4 of the days we were there. Our last morning we were entertained by a pair of loons. The only thing dampening the peaceful experience was construction going on a little across the lake starting early in the morning and late night loud music from across the lake, but that is certainly not the fault of the owners. It was cool enough in the evening to shut the windows to cut down the noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Thanks for the nice comments, glad you had a nice week .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Great family getaway

Rental was quite easy. The owner contacted me in advance by phone and email about check-in process, which was smooth and contactless. The cottage was cozy with 7 beds, but certainly adequate for the listed 9 capacity with two of the beds being doubles. (We had 7.) The dining table seats 6 so we used a camp chair and squeezed together. The single bathroom was not a problem. The gem of the property is the lakeside location with a small private coarse sand beach. We had regular first visits but some duck families and a pair of loons. Tall evergreen trees surrounding the cottage were home to sparrows and some cedar waxwings and others we never quite saw. The access to the owners small water craft was fantastic. Our teenagers and 20s had fun kayaking, canoeing and trying a paddle board on the lake. On one trip, we even saw a bald eagle keeping watch from a dead pine The location had easy access to Acadia National Park, especially the Schoodic peninsula which we totally missed our last time to Maine. We spent three different days exploring parts of the park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Glad you all had fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

A beautiful week at the Alley Cabin

Our family had a wonderful vacation at the Alley Cabin. Our biggest surprise was how peaceful it was. Every morning we woke up and had our coffee sitting on the porch with a perfect view of the pond. We saw bald eagles, loons, ducks along with all other kinds of wildlife. The cabin was perfectly suited for our family of 5, plenty of beds to go around. The Alley Cabin had canoes and kayaks so we could go out and explore the entire pond. The first morning my wife and I saw a bald eagle perched on a rock as we drifted by in the kayak. Just a beautiful peaceful place that we would love to visit again. We also rented a pontoon boat from Port Harbor Marine. The boat really gave us full access to the pond to fish, cruise around and just anchor and swim. Tim checked in with us on the first day to make sure we found the cabin because it's really tucked back in the woods away from any paved roads. He also checked in with us to see if we had everything we needed and to see if we were enjoying our stay. Such a gracious host that we knew was only a text or call away if we needed him. This was a 5 star experience that my family and I will have memories of forever! A big thanks to the Alleys! -The Roche Family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very easy to communicate with. Instructions for how to get to the property were very helpful. Nice place to relax and enjoy the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra & Al L.

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

Great get-away

Private, right on the pond, kayaks included. While we enjoyed the privacy, this is a great place for families in the warmer months. No frills, but everything you need is included. Our three little dogs loved being able to roam on the beach and explore. The loons could be heard in the evening, and four of them visited the morning we were leaving. We had a nice relaxing week, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tim or Ann Alley

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Ann and Tim, Tony and Katie are from VA - and vacation in Maine every year.

Why they chose this property

Maine is home and a beautiful place to vacation.

What makes this property unique

Kayaking, fishing, swimming, hiking, and watching eagles and ospreys 'fish'.

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