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Quiet lakefront cottage with a firepit, private beach, & two kayaks

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A log cabin with a porch, steps, and a door.
A lakeside view with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a clear sky.
A lakeside view with trees, rocks, and a clear sky.
A cabin interior with a sofa, armchair, ceiling fan, and a kitchen area.
A wooden interior with a sofa, armchair, television, and fireplace.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Green Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Barbecue
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Ellsworth, ME
  • Place, Green Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

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1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

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Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quiet lakefront cottage with a firepit, private beach, & two kayaks

Take in all that nature has to offer at this Downeast Maine lakefront cottage. Perfect for families, this home is ideal for those wanting to unwind and get offline, with two kayaks and a wonderful lakefront location, a gas grill for summer BBQs, and a firepit for enjoying the evening air and watching the sunset. Fishing is allowed from the property, making it a great destination for anglers looking to enjoy the lake.

Located 25 miles north of Acadia National Park and Mt. Desert Island, this home is in a prime location to explore Maine's central coast. Birdwatchers will love the Stanwood Homestead Museum and Bird Sanctuary, which offers 200 acres of diverse terrain and wildlife via various trails. During the weekend, catch the Downeast Scenic Railroad for a 90-minute trip back in time or stop by one of Ellsworth's many restaurants for a lobster roll.

Things to Know

Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by The Good Neighbor Policy and shall not engage in illegal activity.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Includes a sofa bed in the living area.
Two kayaks and two adult life vests are available.
Fishing is allowed.
Guests must bring their own firewood for the firepit.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5247277vb
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

About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this cabin is on the waterfront. Ellsworth Congregational Church and Downeast Scenic Railroad are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kisma Preserve and Green Lake. Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Grand Theatre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain climbing.
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Ellsworth, ME

What's nearby

  • Green Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 33 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 45 min drive - 65.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 46 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 51 min drive - 60.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dorr Lobster Seafood Market - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ellsworth Tim's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dorrs Lobster Co - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Green Lake Bar & Grill - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Sofram - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet lakefront cottage with a firepit, private beach, & two kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet lakefront cottage with a firepit, private beach, & two kayaks?

As of 5 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet lakefront cottage with a firepit, private beach, & two kayaks on 26 August 2026 start from NZ$573, 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 Quiet lakefront cottage with a firepit, private beach, & two kayaks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet lakefront cottage with a firepit, private beach, & two kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet lakefront cottage with a firepit, private beach, & two kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet lakefront cottage with a firepit, private beach, & two kayaks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Green Lake and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Graham Lake. Beech Hill Pond and Ellsworth Congregational Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house in an amazing location. Reasonably close to Acadia, and the lake provides its own outdoor adventures. Highly recommend for a perfect Maine getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elliott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, clean and comfortable. Good spot on the water
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic, tranquil cabin with a beautiful sunset over the lake. It was a great place to relax after spending the day at Acadia.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariana K.

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

Lake cottage

Relaxing stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Great stay

We loved everything ! We didn’t stay much at our place was to busy but will def book again !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice Calm Stay

My family and I truly enjoyed ourselves. Such easy access to the water. We brought one more two person kayak so all four of us could go out on the water together. The loons were amazing, eagles, king fisher, so much to see and enjoy. We may have been lucky with a particularly quiet neighbor week and not too hot temperatures even for July. We loved the peace and quiet, thanks so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E S.

Nice hideaway

Awesome quiet, beautiful lake and wildlife
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Lake Cabin

We really enjoyed our stay at the lake cabin! We loved having campfires by the lake and being able to kayak out around the small islands! The bed was super comfortable and we would love to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maryana c.

Wonderful place !

We had the best time there with our family. The cabin is very nice and clean . Beautiful views and access to the lake . The owners were really nice to us ! this place is very close to Arcadia National park which you must go if you stay here !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren O.

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

Beautiful, peaceful setting

Quaint little camp away from it all; loved reading the guest book which dates back to 1964. Very cozy in an idyllic setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic vacation here! The beach was perfect for our three kids to swim, and the lake was beautiful—much quieter than we expected. We spent a lot of time swimming, fishing, and even frogging, which made for some great family memories.The house itself met all of our needs and comfortably fit our family of five. We especially appreciated the newer Weber grill—it was clean and perfect for grilling dinners.That said, the house could benefit from a deeper cleaning and a little handyman attention to a few small details. The water at the fixtures wasn’t the best, but it worked fine for a camp.Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would come back without hesitation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful vacation experience with us. We're delighted to hear that the beach and lake provided the perfect setting for your family’s adventures and that our home comfortably accommodated all five of you. It’s great to know the Weber grill added to your enjoyable dinners. We truly appreciate your honest feedback regarding the cleaning and maintenance details, as well as the water quality at the fixtures. We will be sure to pass your comments along to our local team so they can address these areas and continue improving our guests’ experience. It means a lot to us that you had a memorable stay and would choose to return. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another fantastic getaway.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur N.

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

Anniversary

Cabin was perfect. Nobody was in the cabins next to us which made our trip so peaceful. Lake was calm with very few boats the entire week we stayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dennis O.

Ellsworth Cabin

Very quiet area. Nice lake and view. Very clean with all the basic amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audra v.

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

Peaceful retreat

We lived everything about our stay! Close enough to town to grab a drink and watch some football, but secluded enough to feel disconnected! The scenery was peaceful and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

casey w.

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

quiet escape

great location, clean water. owner stopped by to say "hi" but was not intrusive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice getaway

Very clean and quiet. Comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

We will be back!

We loved carefree point!! It was rustic enough to feel unplugged, but provided all the amenities needed for our weekend stay! We enjoyed every minute! Coffee by a morning fire, overlooking that beautiful lake, was my favorite part! We will definitely be back, and highly recommend this beautiful spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Perfect Location

The lakefront was totally beautiful. Only 20 minutes to Ellsworth where you can get whatever you need, or go out to eat. Only 40 minutes to Acadia for some amazing hikes. It is a cabin so don't expect a luxury hotel, but it was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sabrina f.

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

Lovely quiet get away

We were quite surprised by how far back the cabin was nestled in the beautiful Maine woods. It was a cute little cabin with running water and warm showers but the best part was the gorgeous lake just steps away with its own little beach front. We enjoyed days of swimming, fishing, and kayaking. I would recommend this cabin to anyone and hope to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie B.

Lovely weekend

We had a lovely small family weekend at Carefree Point. The owners were around and made themselves available to be helpful and also ensured that we had sufficient privacy and that we enjoyed our time. The home is beautifully simple and rustic with a slight retro flair. The beach front and the lake are glorious. We had all that we needed and really loved our time. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holland R.

Quiet and Convenient!

We loved this cabin for our small family of 3. It was cozy and clean, but what stood out the most was the quiet surroundings and awesome waterfront! Our 2 year old loved walking around the cabin and along the beach and was able to do so freely without getting tripped up. The cabin had everything we needed to cook our own meals and be quite comfortable. We will definitely be visiting again!
Verified

8/10 Good

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Review

Plusses: Quiet, lakeside, great for two people, fairly well equipped. Minusses: Mile and a half on dirt road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2023
Hi, John, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis O.

Peaceful

This camp certainly was peaceful, being somewhat off the beaten path. Most everything we needed was there. There was heat for the cooler nights. The kitchen had all we needed to cook meals. Good location to visit other areas like Bangor or Bar Harbor. The town of Ellsworth had restaurants like Finn's and a stop at Momo's cheesecakes was very interesting.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Family Getaway

Our family of four (4 and 3 year olds) loved our time at Carefree Point. The cabin was cozy and it felt like you were at your own family’s lake cabin. The water access is beautiful and the lake was so warm. Our kids enjoyed fishing off the dock, swimming, and riding in the kayaks. The cabin is the perfect location for those looking to spend some time in Acadia but adventure beyond as well. We spent our mornings in the park hiking and afternoons and evenings at the cabin swimming and relaxing. This is definitely on our “return to” list!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

It's all about the lake.

Cabin needs cleaning/dusting and a new refrigerator. Maybe some reading lamps. Otherwise, linens and towels are wonderful and bathroom is very clean. But it's all about the lake. A short walk and you're on the beach which is where we were most of the time. Had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

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