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On The Rocks is located near Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island.

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Full Kitchen
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Abrams Pond
  • Place, Donnell Pond
  • Place, Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

On The Rocks is located near Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island.

You can’t get any closer to the water then On The Rocks. This three bedroom camp is located right on George’s Pond in Franklin, Maine. Newly purchased and remodeled!

**Please, take note we are only taking reservations for two guests.***

Plenty of fishing and swimming can be done right from the dock.

MDI/Acadia National Park is about 45 minutes away. Schoodic Peninsula is only about 30 minutes away and very beautiful. You also avoid the Bar Harbor traffic!

Open concept with full kitchen and three bedrooms.

Two bedrooms located on the first floor.
Bedroom One is a King Bed with A Smart Tv.
Bedroom Two is a Queen Bed with a Smart Tv.

One full bathroom with a shower and a washer and dryer.

The kitchen offers a full refrigerator, stove and dishwasher.
Living room open to the kitchen is also equipped with a smartv, so all your Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. can be accessible to you while you are on vacation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Our daughter is very allergic to dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere on the property.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cottage is on the waterfront. Downeast Scenic Railroad and Ellsworth Congregational Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tidal Falls and Kisma Preserve. Seacoast Fun Park and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters are also worth visiting. With kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Franklin, ME

What's nearby

  • Abrams Pond - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Donnell Pond - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show - 20 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Sullivan Harbor Farm - 20 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Tidal Falls - 25 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chippers - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Itty Bitty Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Project Mayhem, Waltham Division - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mexican Restaurant - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On The Rocks is located near Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at On The Rocks is located near Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On The Rocks is located near Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On The Rocks is located near Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On The Rocks is located near Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 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

Perry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, well equipped, great location for toe visiting Acadia.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location was fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, amazing lake front cottage, that was exactly as expected and more. Thanks for a great all round experience, I would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was gorgeous and clean! Right on the water! We loved using thr fire
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place we enjoy it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kate s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an excellent property, beautifully clean, tastefully decorated and very well equipped. We stayed for 5 nights during a road trip through New England. We used it as a base to explore Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park and the Maine coast. We found the location perfect, about 30 mins drive to wherever we needed to go. It was extremely comfortable, peaceful and with the most incredible views over the lake. Very sad to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property exceeded our expectations. Our only complaint was that we wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was extremely well stocked and the lake views were amazing! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very clean. The beds were really comfortable. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything to cook with. We didn't cook as we ate everything out. The lake view is beautiful with great sunsets. Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Lovely stay

Great spot on the lake, easy access to Bar Harbor and other spots of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annika V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful, close to nature. The included kayaks and fishing rods provided so much fun without having to leave the property. Thank you so much to the hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway. Far enough away to be quiet and peaceful while close enough to Ellsworth to allow for supplies, touring, eating out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed how peaceful the area is. It was nice to relax on the dock looking out at the lake. Also, without light pollution, the starry night skies were gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Wonderful

Gorgeous property with plenty of fun activities to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Peace of Loon Heaven

An amazing place to stay while we explored Maine. Secluded , quiet , super clean and comfy Loons right off the dock , lots of loon calls at night . Fabulous stars when it isn’t cloudy .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie W.

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

Amazing stay, great hosts!

This is an amazing property. It’s also incredible clean and well maintained. It fits the description perfectly to a T. It’s a nice peaceful calming setting as well. Both of the hosts are very welcoming, and the instructions are also super simple and clear! I would recommend this to anyone and already want to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

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

Great time and place

The accommodation was superior in every way. Great location, quiet and very comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great, quiet location!

Close to Acadia and on a quiet pond. Very relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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

Picture perfect location!

On The Rocks was as beautiful as you can imagine fall in Maine would be! You literally are right on the lake, view is gorgeous. The cottage is very comfortable and has everything we needed, close to hiking and seeing the coastline of Maine. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H., Austin, TX

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

Perfect Maine Setting

Loved our stay there. Beautiful setting. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mel B.

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

A few things need to mention

The propery was as discribed, but to be honest the steps to the dock were very unsafe, wrotten wood and the other thing was the internet. We had very poor video streaming, we would have to reset the computer 8 to 10 times per show. This made the tv unwatchable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce O.

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

Amazing Experience

This place was absolutely fantastic! The view of the sunset on the lake was beautiful, if we wanted to just stay at the house there was plenty to do. The owners were helpful and gave us all kind of suggestions on places to visit and things to do.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
On The Rocks provided the perfect quiet getaway for my fiancé and I! We didn’t mind the 30-45 minute drive out to Bar Harbor - there are so many fun stops along the way. The kayaks at the property are a plus, too! The house is very clean and had all the essentials.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Great place

The camp was great. SUPER CLEAN and lots to do. The owner was very helpful and everything listed was completely accurate. Best VRBO yet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Alexandra P.

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

Honest Review

The home & proximity to the Harbors & Acadia National Park is perfect. Georges Pond is absolutely picturesque; you must take advantage & take the kayaks out ~ so peaceful. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark Reece

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Why they chose this property

Easy living on a lakefront property, it’s what a vacation is all about! Far enough from the hustle and bustle of Mount Desert Island, but an easy commute.

What makes this property unique

Kayak’s on the property and fire pit.

Languages:

English

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