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Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks

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Your Maine vacation memories will last for lifetimes. Only 45 min. to Acadia NP.
from driveway, enter upstairs through screened porch
Screened porch and open deck all with lake and woods views. Now with Gas BBQ.
fridge, dish washer, 5-burner gas stove w/ oval center burner,  berry pancakes!
couch and love seat, DirectTV, Netflix, gas stove.  french doors to screen porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Eastbrook, ME
  • Abrams Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Upstairs - Bed Room

2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Upstairs - Office / Bed Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Patio - Outside Shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Uptairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks

Built in 2010 - 40 minutes to Bangor, Acadia National Park, or Schoodic. 20 minutes to Ellsworth. This newer modern, clean, lakefront house on a quiet, wooded, 4 acre site (not crowded next to other houses), is on Abrams Pond. Great swimming, fishing and boating can be had here. All located on a private dirt-road which allows for safer walking or biking. Very child friendly. The perfect spot from which to explore Downeast Maine. The house is easily accessible by car, the last 1/2 mile down a car-friendly dirt road.

On the main level are a deck, screened porch with kids picnic table and adult chairs , open deck with gas barbecue grill, table with chairs & umbrella, kitchen w/ Dish Washer, dining/living room, MBR/MB w/ jetted tub and standup shower. Fully equipped kitchen with 5-burner gas stove and dishwasher. 45" LCD TV with DirecTV & Netflix, AM/FM Stereo.
Upstairs are: 3 single beds in bedroom with 45" LCD TV (byo gaming easy hook up); bath with standup shower; computer desk, router with ethernet ports and scanner; twin bed in open room.
On the lower level are; sliders and french doors to a partially covered patio area . A fire-pit and large yard for outdoor play. Private dock for swimming and boating. Cottage rental includes 1 two-seat adult kayak, 3 youth kayaks, all paddles and some safety jackets.
Guests are fully responsible for their own water safety. Make sure you have appropriate life safety jackets for all people in your party. Fishing permits are required and can be purchased online. Please support Maine wildlife and be safe!

Linens & towels, soap and shampoo, housewares and common spices provided. Some basic first aid items like band aids, antiseptic, a small first aid kit in main floor bathroom. Fire Extinguishers located on each floor.

Available May-November: Spring is the great awakening -- fishing and bird-watching are both at their best -- a chance to savor the long days without the summer crowds.
Summer hardly needs mentioning -- July 4th parades and fireworks, boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, relaxing, eating -- classic Maine!
Fall is for foliage (peaking around the second-third week of October) and festivals, as well as boating, swimming, hiking, hunting, etc.
Rents by the week (Saturday-Saturday). Hand-built by local craftsman, this house is truly one-of-a-kind.
Electric Heat Upstairs
Gas Heat in Master Bedroom.
Gas Stove in Living Room/Kitchen/Dining area.
Gas Heat in Lower Level play room.
Ceiling Fans and portable fans in most rooms.
Portable electric heater.
Window AC in most spaces
Satellite DirecTV service.
Broadband Wireless Internet
Views of the lake from almost all rooms.

Airy, bright, sky-lit layout: The house has a porch and deck on the main living level and a partially covered patio area on the lower level. There are multiple outdoor tables and seating areas, and a block fire pit.

There is an open living room / kitchen / dining and screen porch area. High ceilings in living area and master bedroom and bath. Gas-burning stove in the living area, large windows for views of the lake and tall trees. Beautiful tile floors and new carpet throughout. Large master bedroom. There is a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Clothes Washer/Dryer on main floor.

When not used for sleeping, the Upstairs Bedroom is a very bright and welcoming extra living space. Upstairs has a TV (no cable), VHS and DVD players, as well as a Windows PC (PC for internet and some children's games are installed). Bring your game console system if you like.

All rooms have windows facing the lake.

Wireless broadband Internet in all rooms and reaches throughout the property. Surf the web on your phone or tablet while sitting on the dock or floating in the kayak.

Property manager

Mitch Goldman
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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
Small pets allowed with pet fee and damage deposit
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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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and Grand Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Downeast Scenic Railroad and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Eastbrook, ME

What's nearby

  • Abrams Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 51 min drive - 50.9 km
  • Village Green - 55 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 55 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 65 min drive - 60.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downeast Cheesecakes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪182 Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks located?

This family-friendly Franklin holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Abrams Pond and within 12 mi (20 km) of Donnell Pond and Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show. Black Beach and Sullivan Harbor Farm are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reginald L.

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

Relaxation at its finest

This place was in a very nice relaxing setting. It was in proximity of many places to hike and experience the relaxation of Maine and MDI. House was clean and in a nice quiet and relaxing location. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Secluded beauty

This home is secluded,. If you're looking for conveniences in proximity, this location isn't for you. Closest town with stores and restaurants is Ellsworth, about 24 miles away. Bar Harbor and Acadia, 40 minutes away. However, the home is light and airy, clean and has plenty to do there. There's a game room and kayaks for the pond, which is right in the back yard and beautiful! My husband and I stayed a week and split our time between Bar Harbor and Acadia, and just staying at the house. We loved it and hope to go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Beautiful location

We really enjoyed our stay here. The property is beautiful and the house is well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

Second time at the Loon House!

This is our second stay at the loon Maine house! It is the perfect family house and so much you can do right at the house! Lake and activities and great fishing! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

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

Excellent Getaway with everything you need!

The Loon house was an excellent getaway and an excellent vacation. We had everything we needed! Beautiful, huge pond filled with fish, a peddle boat, several kayaks, a great walkoff dock. The swimming was great. The water temp in July was fantastic! Pristine area. Very quiet but only 45 mins from Bar Harbor and about 50 mins from Bangor. Ideal for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F.

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

Loon House Stay

Enjoyed our time in Maine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Wonderful property out of the way of the main hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. Travel to mainstays are within 45-55 minutes. Loved the pond - plenty of time kaiaking and hanging with the ducks in the area. No shortage of memories to be made here - cannot recommend enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Beautiful

The pictures don’t do it justice! Absolutely beautiful inside and out. Nice, relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Wonderful home and location

Peaceful setting with numerous recreational opportunities. House provided all amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgit K.

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

Fall vacataion

This was our second time at the Loon house. The house and surroundings are spectacular. We spent several days exploring Acadia. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin W.

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

Great Spot

We loved our stay at the Loon House! A beautiful home where we could have spent many more weeks, and a great home base for exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS, Spencer

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

Needed less of Lee

Property, neat, had everything you could possibly need, just as advertised. Heard Loons at nite, pond is peaceful and pretty. If you want to cook Lob stah-well you in right place! Perfect pot, many different “shell crackers” we loved it. Unfortunately hurricane Lee shut down our trip early-only was to get out was to leave Thirsday. This vrbo restored our faith in the company as a whole. The last few we rented had issues. None whatsoever here. Beds comfy, plenty o hot water. Huge kitchen, porch awesome for morning coffee. Did Arcadia, Bar Harbor, Canada including St. Andrews which was charming! Ate nothing but seafood for five days! Still didn’t try it all! This is a top notch place for families, great for me and wife who are both in 60’s too.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maegan C.

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

Vacation

We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

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

Beautiful, clean , perfect

This is our second time staying here. We fell in love the first time. As soon as you walk in you smell that the house was just cleaned and fresh. The house is perfect for a family and near all attractions. The host responded quickly to all questions and was a perfect Jose. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H., Timonium

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

Great Maine “camp”

We had a great stay. The house had everything that we needed and then some. We traveled to Acadia and Bar Harbor every morning and came back after lunch to kayak, swim and build a fire. The location is a bit remote (23 minutes to drive into town for groceries, etc..) but the flip side to that is we had the entire pond to ourselves most of the week. We only saw 1 or 2 other people the entire week. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F.

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

Summer Vacation

Mitch was extremely responsive and answered all of our questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Loudoun Co., VA

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

Great location

First time being on a private pond and it was great. With limited access, the people in the houses on the pond get it mostly to themselves. That said, we were surprised when a sea plane landed on Sunday - how exciting! The fishermen among us caught lots of sunfish and a perch off the dock, and many more large perch, smallmouth bass, and even a largemouth from the kayak supplied with the house. We enjoyed using the paddleboat too. Morning walks down the dirt road past the ripe blueberry fields were very tranquil. It is Maine, there are bugs outside, bring high-DEET bug spray. The screened porch provided a mostly outdoor and mostly bug free compromise. Firepit was great - first fire was built and ready to light. Inside, fresh flowers on the table when we arrived and everything clean. Great water pressure in the showers. It was good to see how the owner noted upgrades to the property over the years in their coffee table notebook showing continuous improvements. We had a little trouble with the clothes dryer, but the owner was responsive. I could see a few more items added to the upgrade list soon such as retiring at least one of the twin mattresses and maybe the well-used but still functional gas grill. The other nice thing about the location is it makes a great jumping off point for day trips. We went to Acadia and Bar Harbor twice, and even up to St. Andrews in New Brunswick (remember you need passports to cross into Canada now).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z., New England

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

Relaxing place

The house is very big with nice-sized living room, master bedroom, kitchen and reasonable accommodations for additional guests upstairs. Many thoughtful touches, for example a heating fan in the bath. Very few mosquitoes (unusual for the area). No motorized boats on the lake. The lake is not huge but pretty suitable for swimming. Overall, a wonderful place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Memories were definitely made here

This property is so relaxing and tranquil that you'll never want to leave. The house was clean and comfortable with all the modern amenities as well as some welcomed additions like the ping pong table and air hockey table. We saw a bald eagle everyday and sitting down on the dock was so relaxing; especially in the morning when the loons were the most active. My husband enjoyed paddling out to the middle of the pond to do some fishing. He caught lots of bass. The weather wasn’t the greatest when we stayed (obviously not the owner’s fault), but we were able to make the best of it and still enjoyed our stay very much. I highly recommend this hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

Loon house

Hands down 5 star!! We have never stayed at the same VRBO twice but when we come back to Maine, I will be staying here again. Great location, had all the amenities we needed, and very clean. The boys loved the fishing. They didn't even want to leave and go to Acadia! If you are looking for a nice quiet retreat this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rahul D.

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

Excellent cabin in Vermont

Had a great a great time. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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Celebrated our 25th anniversary

Highly recommend this place. Very peaceful and beautiful. Easy to find Clean. Not far to Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

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

Great

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, well-appointed, and well organized. Loved the little details. There was even a wood stack set and ready to light in the fire pit. Mitch was an awesome host and and responded right away when there were questions. We’d stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Visit to Acadia/Maine

Nice property. Lovely to be able to put our kayaks into the water from the dock. Enjoyed strolls up the road.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Loon Lake

The house was well equipped and stocked with all of the essentials for our family of 6. Our youngest has special needs and the layout of the house paired with safety gates made our stay easier. The ping pong and air hockey tables were a nice addition for the kids. The lake was so peaceful and we saw loons, bullfrog, bald and golden eagles, pileated woodpeckers, the list goes on. The house is close to tons of attractions and not a bad ride from Acadia and Bar Harbor. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mitch Goldman

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My parents bought this property in the early 60's: They were both teachers and had summers free to live in Maine. As a result I vacationed and summered in the area for my whole childhood life. I held jobs in the blueberry business both raking by-hand and on a farm co-op receiving and transfer station. I grew to appreciate the abundant wildlife and natural beauty that this site and the surrounding area had to offer. I learned that Acadia National Park is the only National Park in the North East. By day, if it wasn't blueberry season yet, I swam in the lake, read (you'll have tv and internet), hiked or biked down the dirt road or just generally communed with nature. The Owls, Loons, Toads and Cicadas are a nightly symphony.

Now I bring the kids back to do the same. They love to wander on the dirt road, swim, kayak, play ping pong, and air-hockey, and have the nightly campfire and s'mores. All on a quiet and private 4-acre lake-front site.

Why they chose this property

Lake-front site across a dirt road from 100's of acres of Blueberry field.
It is a great location with relatively easy access to Ellsworth, Bangor (I-95), Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (ANP) and the less-crowded but still spectacular Schoodic Peninsula section of ANP. Please contact me if you have any questions.

What makes this property unique

4-acre lake-front site across dirt road from 100's of acres of Blueberry field. Built in 2010, 3 levels of living. Full kitchen with Dish Washer, Washer & Dryer, WIFI, two 45" Flat Screen with DirecTV & Netflix button (byo account info), 4 kayaks (and paddles and vests) included, Ping Pong table, Air Hockey table, Mini-Basketball, Computer with Internet Access, DVD player, VHS player, AM/FM Stereo. Full size fridge, 5 burner stove, dishwasher. Air Conditioners in MBR and upstairs. Heat in all rooms. Lake views from all rooms. Unique walkout basement with 2 sliders and French doors. French Doors to Screened Porch off Kitchen/LR lead to open deck with gas bbq and patio table.

Languages:

English, Italian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests