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Acadia Park Region - Quiet Lakeside Cabin, Great Views!

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Exterior
View from yard
Sunrise over Georges Pond
Miscellaneous
View from A-frame

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Franklin, ME
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Village Green
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Acadia Park Region - Quiet Lakeside Cabin, Great Views!

Enjoy the peaceful setting overlooking picturesque George's Pond in quiet Franklin, Maine. Franklin is conveniently located half way between the Mt Desert Island and Schoodic sections of Acadia National Park (apporx 45 minutes to each).
Rental includes use of entire A-frame cabin which is next door to owner's residence and shares a common driveway.

Loft sleeping area is accessed via a "ladder style stairway".

Lots of open ground around the cabin for games and relaxing. Shared camp fire pit overlooking lake is great for star gazing on a clear night. Fish, swim or boat in the lake or simply enjoy the views. Fine dining, entertainment, shopping, whale watching, hiking, biking, and site-seeing are only a short distance away.

NOTES: Water is not potable. Water is fine for showers, washing dishes, etc. Owners provide 2 gallons of drinking water per guest, per stay. Guests are asked to bring additional bottled, as needed. Fireplace is decorative only. There are space heaters and fans in the cabin.

Includes 3 kayaks and canoe, rented for additional charge per stay.
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Property manager

Jim

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Sullivan Harbor Farm and L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Franklin, ME

What's nearby

  • Schoodic Mountain - 31 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 42 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Village Green - 46 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 46 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 56 min drive - 52.5 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruth & Wimpy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪YU Take Out - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ironbound Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sullivan Harbor Farm Smokehouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Galley - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Acadia Park Region - Quiet Lakeside Cabin, Great Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Acadia Park Region - Quiet Lakeside Cabin, Great Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Acadia Park Region - Quiet Lakeside Cabin, Great Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Acadia Park Region - Quiet Lakeside Cabin, Great Views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Donnell Pond, Black Beach and Abrams Pond. Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and Sullivan Harbor Farm are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan W.

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

Hope to Come Back Soon!

We rented the cabin to be close to UMaine Orono for Parents' Weekend. We arrived at night and the cabin was cozy and welcoming. In the morning we had coffee on the dock watching the fog burn off of the pond. The home is definitely bare-bones, but accommodating and comfortable. The property manager was responsive to my questions and concerns during booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel K.

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

Lovely Stay!

We had such a relaxing and enjoyable time staying at Jim’s place. The pond was beautiful and Jim provided so many helpful recommendations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha L.

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

Beautiful A-Frame, w/Some Logistical Caveats

Overall the A-Frame was beautiful and I would stay again! A few things I wish I knew before booking or were more clear at time of booking: 1. there are 0 curtains on the windows or doors, and there are adjacent homes on either side. It's nice to have the peace of mind that comes with closing the curtains at night, so it made our stay a little uncomfortable. 2. The back sliding door to the lake does NOT lock - there is a piece of wood to "jamb" in the track, however, it's not cut to size and you can easily open it from either side - (we tested it). Not sure what the property owner was thinking here - but this also made the stay uncomfortable with the knowledge that at any point someone could easily come in. It would be great if the owner provided the key to actually lock it. 3. There is no drinking water, only pond water to shower and clean with. You must bring your own water to use to brush your teeth, etc. This didn't bother me, but I wasn't aware when I first booked this stay until my partner read the fine print after the booking was confirmed. Two gallons of spring water should be enough for 1 week's stay - not including any water bottles for drinking. Lastly, 4. There is no heat in the winter, only plug-in heaters. This also didn't bother me, but it should be noted for those considering booking here as this info wasn't clear to me in the Vrbo listing. I stayed here early October, and it was cold, but not bad when you layer up and turn on the heater.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

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

Wonderful lakeside cabin

Not too far from acadia and bar harbor, in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

barbara d.

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

Lake George

The cabin was remote but not difficult to find. It was on Beautiful Lake George. It was pretty close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The cabin was clean and cozy. We enjoyed our stay. The loons called frequently which was our reason to stay by the lake. Jim was very nice. He helped us out when we need anything. No TV but who needs one when you are in the wilderness.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gary C., Brooklyn, NY

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

Beautiful quaint stay on the water

Jim was a great host and communicator during the booking process. The house was very private, well-stocked, and directly next to the water for swimming and other activities. The only slight negative is the location is a bit far if you plan to do multiple Acadia visits like us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Cute but rustic

The cabin was in a very pretty area and fairly convenient distance to either part of Acadia national park (45 min). Everything was clean and ready for us to use and the host was helpful and friendly. We were disappointed to find out after we had booked in the welcome information that the cabin had no potable water and that we needed to buy and bring water for cooking and drinking. The host provided one gallon jug, but we were hiking in Acadia national park and for the price it would have been good to know this beforehand as we may not have booked the property. For the cost of the rental it was disappointing to have this logistical issue, as we underestimated our needs and had to purchase additional water along the way. Also the cabin is quite close to another property. On the Saturday of our stay we were awoken early in the morning (around 6/630 AM) to a work crew removing old shingles on the next door property, cursing and talking loudly enough for every part of their conversation to be heard within our cabin. We were hoping for a quiet getaway prior to having our first child and this, though out of the control of the host, was a disappointing disruption to our vacation. Overall, although it is a cute cabin, the amenities and comfort of the furniture put it a little bit more in the rustic category than we expected with the price point.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petri F.

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

Great lakeside location

Loved the lakeside location on Georges Pond, with good access (~45 min.) to Acadia on both Schoodic Peninsula and Mt. Desert Island .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rschael B.

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

Perfect Stay

This cabin was exactly as described. It was so close to water you could almost touch it from the sliding door. The host was amazing and helpful. It was a great place to view Maine for the first time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

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

Perfect

My husband and I were sadly only able to stay for a couple nights but this little A-frame was
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

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

Peaceful Lakeside Retreat

Lovely and rustic lakeside cabin. Easy to get to local beauty spots and a beauty spot in its own right. Check process was smooth and host communication was prompt and considerate. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jakki P., Breesport, New York

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

Maine vacation

We rented the cabin for a week and it was perfect for us. It's right on George's Pond. The scenery is spectacular. The cabin doesn't have a TV, which was very nice because we had to interact with each other. The cabin has everything else - comfy beds, full kitchen and bathroom, etc. The cabin is also located far enough away from touresty areas to be super peaceful, but close enough to drive to easily.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura Y., Saginaw MI

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

Very tranquil lake property

Loved the tranquility of Georges Pond along with the roomy kitchen/living space, well-equipped kitchen, nice deck and great outdoor furniture and fire pit! Our family really enjoyed our time there and at a reasonable price! Only negative is the 45 min drive to ANP.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon G., Bucks County, Pennsylvania

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

George's Pond lake houses

Pros: Beautiful setting on the lake. Quiet area. New dock provides easy water access for complimentary kayaks. Two housing units provides privacy and flexibility. About 50 minutes to Bar Harbor and an hour to inside Acadia main attractions. Be sure to check out Schoodic Point which is closer, less crowded and spectacular. Cons: One bath room per house. No air conditioning. Heat is either small plug-in electric space heater or wood burning (which we did not try). Cell service worked for us, but is spotty. Dirt access road is rutty, so bring an appropriate vehicle. Enjoyed our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

A quiet getaway

We had a great time here! The lake, waterfront location, fire pit, loons at night, all made for a great experience! It was an hours' drive from the Hulls Cove entrance to Acadia, and Bar Harbor, so we made sure to plan ahead for activities in that region. What a beautiful area! We especially enjoyed exploring the Schoodic peninsula. The cabin was equipped with lots of chairs and comfortable beds, as well as kitchen equipment. We would definitely recommend this place to others looking to stay in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannah W.

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

Had a great time.

Property was neat and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and quiet location

Perfect place to unwind and relax. We loved waking up every morning and seeing the sunrise over the lake right from the big open living room windows. Spent multiple evenings making a fire in the backyard fire pit while the sunset on the lake. The kayaks were also a great addition! Cabin was located around an hour from Acadia/ Bar Harbor. Would definitely love to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

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

Quiet Maine Cottage

Enjoyed the location and the six loons on the lake . Perfect stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

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

Great place to relax and get away

Our stay here was fantastic. It was close enough to Acadia to spend 3 days there and then also had plenty of time to jus trelax and enjoy the lake. The boats/kayaks are a big plus for getting out on the water and we had a great stay overall!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alicia V.

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

George’s Pond

We had a great time at George’s Pond! Sitting on the deck, enjoying the views, swimming, going out on the canoe and kayaks. Just a wonderful time overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Stay in Franklin

Stay in Franklin - One bedroom was missing a third twin bed, which was not a problem for us but could have been. It would be nice to have queen beds in the other two bedrooms, but all in all the room and the value was very good. The lake is awesome, the property is very nice and there are lots of supplies and chairs and everything you need to enjoy the area. We are thinking about coming back To this property if we come back to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Spectacular view!

Property was exactly as described- had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay here again! Thank you Jim!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

Peaceful.getaway

We had a fantastic week with this property as our home base to return to each day after exploring Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and Baker's Island. It was the perfect place to enjoy family time by relaxing on the deck with the gorgeous view, connecting around a campfire, and having just plain fun in the lake. We particularly loved the kayaking!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Great location!

Had a great time! Close to Acadia, Bar Harbor and Schoodic point and easy to get to. Beautiful setting and we saw a bald eagle and loons on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Donald j C.

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

Peaceful

Our vacation was very quiet and relaxing. The property was as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jim

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Have been coming to beautiful George's Pond for over 30 years.
It is the best of all worlds: close to all that the Acadia Park has to offer, (both Mt Desert Island and Schoodic), quiet rural area, quiet pond in lovely setting.

Why they chose this property

Perfect place to relax and unwind!

What makes this property unique

Convenient to all that Downeast Maine has to offer but off the beaten path.

Languages:

English
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