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Rustic off grid experience lakefront with beautiful sunrise view of Schoodic Mtn

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A wooden deck overlooking a forested area with a lake in the background.
A rustic cabin with a picnic table and a small deck, surrounded by dense forest.
A compact kitchen with wooden beams, a refrigerator, a stove, and a sink.
A wooden room with a bed, a fire extinguisher, and a window with curtains.
A wooden dock extending into a calm lake surrounded by greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Franklin, ME
  • Place, Great Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet and Sullivan Harbor Farm are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Acadia National Park and Tidal Falls. Downeast Scenic Railroad and Seacoast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
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Map
Franklin, ME

What's nearby

  • Great Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Acadia National Park - 37 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 49 min drive - 55.8 km
  • West Street Historic District - 53 min drive - 60.5 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 55 min drive - 61.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪YU Take Out - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ruth & Wimpy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sullivan Harbor Farm Smokehouse - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Chippers - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Itty Bitty Cafe - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic off grid experience lakefront with beautiful sunrise view of Schoodic Mtn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Rustic off grid experience lakefront with beautiful sunrise view of Schoodic Mtn?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic off grid experience lakefront with beautiful sunrise view of Schoodic Mtn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic off grid experience lakefront with beautiful sunrise view of Schoodic Mtn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic off grid experience lakefront with beautiful sunrise view of Schoodic Mtn located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Great Pond and within 9 mi (15 km) of Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and Georges Pond. Donnell Pond and Abrams Pond are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here and can't wait till we can visit again. The cabin is everything we could ask for. Beautiful view, isolated location, and has everything u need to unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 3rd year staying here and we love it every time! So relaxing and secluded, it's the perfect get-away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small, compact cabin that met my expectations. A nice waterfront lot with complete privacy. A great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting

Looking for a remote relaxing stay near Acadia…this is your place. We enjoyed it & the remote setting!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing. Perfect spot for a fall getaway filled with hiking and relaxing. Had everything you would need. The shower didnt work due to how low the lake was but after contacting the owner, it was promptly fixed. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We loved our time here. Perfect peaceful cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic Comfortable Cabin

Beautiful setting, very well stocked kitchen made cooking easy and enjoyable. If you enjoy being off the grid without electricity, this is the place for you to get away from it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

We had a lot of fun at the cabin. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Even better than we imagined!

We could not have been happier with our stay here! This perfectly secluded cabin on the lake was just what we needed. From grilling dinner each night, to late nights on the dock or in front of the fire pit we found the perfect gem of a vacation spot. Thank you to Steve and Julie for hosting us, we had a ton of fun and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Best view

The view of the Lake is beautiful. We sleep well. Thank you. We will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Spot

Can't say enough wonderful words about Point Camp. Quiet, trails to explore, water to enjoy (our dog loved swimming), lovely dock to watch the sunrise from, cozy cabin with everything you need! Hosts' directions are perfect! Hope to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great off-grid experience

We stayed here for the “quick” 40 minute commute to Acadia National Park. The cabin itself ended up being a center of our trip. Beautiful pond with a sunrise view and great wildlife. Drive into there can be sketchy, but everyone nearby was very nice. Lots of gas powered amenities and other convenient stuff provided by the host. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene and Beautiful

My stay at Point Camp was absolutely stunning. The grounds were well kept and the cabin fit all the needs I could have wanted! I used the property as my housing location for a week of hiking in Acadia. Close to the park and to food/grocery store needs. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun time

We are just returning from a wonderful little trip! Was just as described! We are diffently hoping to reture some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Refreshing, unplugged, perfect stay!

This property had everything we needed! We came for Acadia but this site quickly became a highlight of our trip. We kayaked, made our meals, and stargazed here. The best place to come home to and escape the busyness of Bar Harbor. Commuting to and from Acadia was very easy too. We did the sunrise hike at Cadilaac and the commute was very doable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience!

This was exactly what we were looking for in a vacation spot. Solitude so we could enjoy our family time, fishing, hiking, fires and a place where our pups could participate in our vacation. If they could talk, I imagine they want to stay forever!! The cabin was perfect and the spring water was delicious and clear! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great way to escape. Our stay was exceptionally quiet and restful. I appreciated the dog friendly accommodations. As a bird person I was excited to have eagles in the large pine near the camp and at one point an osprey was flying over and the eagle was complaining. We also saw a juvenile and adult eagle on the last morning. Incredible! A kingfisher perched on the dock pole as well. We tried fishing several times but never got a nibble, but I enjoyed sitting and watching the sun rise and set over the pond. We ended up leaving very early on check out day because my dogs both became sick with a gastrointestinal issue (mostly vomiting) one on day 4 and the other 24 hrs later, which I believe was the pond water because the dog that swam more had it a bit worse. They had never been out of our sight and never ate anything out of the ordinary. They both recovered in 24 hrs without the need of a vet visit. It was nothing that could be avoided. I know the risk of this is higher at the end of a dry summer so it doesn't affect my recommendation, but serves as something for guests with dogs to be aware of. We would still go back but perhaps at the beginning of the season.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2026
We're glad you enjoyed your stay. Our dogs have drank from that pond for decades and have never gotten sick. Some residents on the pond having also been drinking the Pond water for decades and never have had issues. There is a pristine cold water spring on the property with a hand pump that is advertised and available for drinking water for both humans and pets.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! As described, rustic off the grid. Host is nearby and available for any issues. (We only had a small one and that was taken care of promptly) Swimming and stars at night made this vacation totally enjoyable. We had great meals, the kitchen had plenty of wares and the grill was clean with plenty of propane. Thank you Steve and Julie!!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed these guests. It was a pleasure to visit and chat with them. People like these folks are why we rent our special place out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

We had a wonderful time! We really only used the cabin to sleep. We were outside enjoying the beauty of Maine especially the great swimming. Our kids loved sleeping in the loft even though it got kind of hot up there. This is the perfect getaway spot if you are hoping to completely unplug!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice vacation getaway!

If you are looking for outdoors and nature than this is for you. Cabin was nice and cozy with everything you need to get by. Wildlife was absolutely amazing. Plenty of Loons around and a few Muskrats. All in all the wildlife and the views are absolutely amazing. Best of all I had almost no service meaning no pesky calls from work! 5 out of 5 would definitely go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This might be the best place we’ve ever stayed

We absolutely loved the property. The cabin had everything we needed, and the location on the lake was breathtaking. I awoke every morning to the sun rising and would just go sit by the lake and watch the sky change. We took the canoe out multiple times, hung a hammock and napped by the water’s edge, and enjoyed many outdoor meals and evening fires. If this place was closer than 15 hours from home we would be staying here as much as possible. Even given the distance, I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and remote location

Our stay was relaxing and enjoyable. If you enjoy the feel of remoteness but still having a town about 20 minutes away, then this is for you! Great place for our dog to run around, canoe on the lake and see the stars at night, and just have fun together. I loved the lack of electricity, helps you just put away electronics and enjoy the gorgeous nature - though they did have a great little solar charger for the phone. I would absolutely return here in the future. Pay attention to the signs while going on the long driveway, and I would recommend arriving in daytime to find it and unpack.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Trip

Directions were a little confusing but the signs were very helpful! Overall an amazing stay with memories we will cherish forever. (My 11 year old niece caught her first big large mouth bass! 5lbs- 20 inches) Hosts have plenty of pots/pans etc for those little things you forget at home. Lots of games and extra blankets for cold nights. Extremely grateful for an unforgettable weekend with family and friends in a beautiful location. Thank you and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Rustic Stay

The property is exactly as listed on Homeaway. While the the cabin is rustic and nestled in the middle of the woods with out electricity or running water the gas lights, heater, oven and refrigerator provided all the modern necessities that we needed. My girlfriend especially enjoyed the water hand pump, sadly we didn't thank about warming the water over the stove until the last day. We spent most of our time in Acadia which was about a forty minute drive from the cabin. Our biggest regret was not spending more time on the pond and exploring the camps property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we thank you for choosing to stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

I stayed 3 nights with my former college roommates and we had a great time. Relatively close to Acadia so we made day trips there every day. The property was very peaceful and maintained, equipped with firewood, kayaks, and a canoe which allowed for a great time. The weather was not ideal however, with a tropical cyclone hitting saturday night into sunday morning which was an unreal experience. We believe the cloud coverage didn’t allow the water for the shower to heat up, so we weren’t able to take warm showers the whole time, not a big deal though. Caught a pickerel and a largemouth bass in the pond. The stars were really nice to view the one night the sky wasn’t cloudy. We’d rate the property 5/5.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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