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Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor.

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Our camp in the morning light.The water is deep and clear right up to the shore!
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Orland, ME
  • Branch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Telephone Museum
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Green Lake
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Optional Bunkhouse

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Second floor A frame queen

1 King Bed

Second floor A frame twin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

A-Frame Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bunkhouse Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor.

Come and relax on the spacious deck over the shore of picturesque Branch Lake, jump in the crystal clear water, or take an early morning canoe or kayak to catch a moose at the inlet stream. This camp consists of a simple A-Frame with a first floor kitchen and a bathroom and common area opening to a large deck above the shoreline. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a queen bed, with windows overlooking the deck and lake; and a smaller room with two single beds.

Walk down the stairs from the deck to the e private dock complete with kayaks and a canoe. A 14' fishing boat with a 9.9 hp 4 stroke motor is also available.

Whether you plan on spending your days relaxing or playing on the lake, traveling to nearby Acadia National Park, or heading to Bar Harbor for a night out--you'll find fun, adventure and stories to bring home with you.

Property manager

Jenn and Burr Shaw

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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 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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this cabin is on a lake. Telephone Museum and Woodlawn Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ellsworth Congregational Church and Downeast Scenic Railroad. Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters 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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Orland, ME

What's nearby

  • Branch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Telephone Museum - 26 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 27 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Green Lake - 37 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 51 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Happytown - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Abby's Attic - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Breadbox Bakery - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor. located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Branch Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Telephone Museum and Green Lake. Toddy Pond and Woodlawn Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot on the lake
Amazing view of Branch lake and the cleanest water anywhere. Kids swam all week and no one wanted to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Rustic Lakehouse on Beautiful Property
We had a wonderful time in Maine. This property had so much stuff to keep us entertained. The boat, canoe and kayaks were an awesome touch as the lake is just beautiful and there is lots to explore. There was a well stocked closet of life jackets and lake gear which was also nice to have as we traveled too far to bring these items with us. The view from the dock is breathtaking and we spent lots of time catching small mouth bass and blue gills from there. There were tons of games to play and streaming available on the TV. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, plates, cups and cooking items. Gas grill was clean and we used it several times. The sunrise from the bedroom upstairs was a wonderful way to start each day. The beds were comfortable and the blankets provided were nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun R., Buzzards Bay Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Branch Lake
Place was very clean when we got there. A lot of room for just the two of us. Easily could have 6 more guests. There was a TV and books. The property had so many different canoes and kayaks that we didn't turn the TV on once. There's a boat with an outboard, but we didn't feel comfortable using it. Not familiar. We will definitely be returning. Thank you so much, it was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer vacation
We have stayed here several times and enjoy the peaceful lake life, swimming and fishing here. Will be coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding as always
Quiet, relaxing, and beautiful. They always leave it well stocked (cooking supplies) and clean. The new carpet was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
love it
great place would clearly return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

vivian k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
smelly
Great view! loved ,loved the deck ,boat,. dock. The deal breaker was the smell . Sitting in living room smelled like urine. (probably the carpet, bad idea in a cabin)The lazy boy was soo smelly had to put a blanket over it. Really needs to go. The upstairs bedroom was cool, but needed vaccumed under bed and get rid of BIG spider webs with big spiders. Paid a good price, wanted it to be as clean as my home. Once they update I would highly reccomend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith S., Lake Wylie, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pristine lake with amazing views
Third summer staying at Branch lake. The views, the quietness, and the privacy of this camp are extremely hard to find. We have made wonderful memories with every vacation. Hope to come back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Very user-friendly property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place!
This is the second time we've stayed here. The location on the lake is spectacular. The grill, fire pit, and boats are all really top notch. Place is pretty close to Acadia and other places to check out as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best spot on the lake
For our third year in a row we enjoyed staying here. We enjoyed the fire pit, the sunrises, trips on the aluminum boat to blueberry island as my kids call it, and swimming off the dock. We had some rain but the huge collection of videos and books kept the kids entertained until we were back on the lake. Went to Acadia one day and it’s a short drive for an easy day trip. Sand beach was gorgeous and perfect for the kids to play.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Great
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 4th on Branch!
We had a great time at the Shaw camp! We had a mix of weather but got a few days to enjoy the lake and boats. Watching everyone's personal 4th of july fireworks around the lake was fun. The king size bed upstairs was a pleasant surprise. My inlaws enjoyed having the bunk house with its own bathroom to themselves. We weren't sure how our kids would do with out a beach but they say they liked swimming off the rock better because they didn't get sandy when they got out of the water. All in all a great vacation. Thanks you to the Shaws for allowing us to stay at there camp!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay. Positive expectations were met.
Good hike on MDI. A couple of good hikes closer by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin
This was a great place for us and our dog, beautiful lake! 😊

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A memorable family vacation
The property was exactly as described. Our son’s had a wonderful time kayaking and taking the boat out to fish. They caught several bass and blue gill off the dock as well. We saw the bald eagle fly by, the night sky was so clear you could see thousands of stars. Listening to all the sounds of the areas wildlife was so fun! The morning sunrises from the deck were breathtaking. Bar Harbor and Acadia were a short 40min drive away with several gift shops and lobster pounds to stop at. Defiantly stop by the little white house down the street(signs outside) to grab some wild Maine blueberries and blueberry pie! We had an amazing time and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing
Possibly the best views of Branch Lake with deep Water for swimming and fishing. We all had the best time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith S., Lake Wylie, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second Visit to Camp
We enjoyed this camp so much last year that we decided to come back again. The clear water, the views, and the privacy make this a perfect getaway. The house is fully stocked with cooking supplies and recreational gear for lake life. Just bring some groceries and your swim suits and you’ll be ready to go! Our 4 children and 2 dogs lived on the docks most of the week. A 45 minute drive to Acadia with hiking and swimming at Sand Beach gave us several day trips. We also hiked locally; with a favorite of Blue Hill Mountain with views of Mount Desert Island and wild blueberries. Helen’s Restaurant in Ellsworth offered $7 Haddock burgers and yummy blueberry pie. More wonderful memories made in Vacationland!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise C., Londonderry NH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful, relaxing and peaceful getaway!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The access to the boat, the fire pit, having the kayaks, canoe, the hundreds of movies and the floating dock gave us plenty to do. There are neighbors around but it was a very quiet area. The bonus was the bunk house that has a full bathroom in it. This was great for my adult kids to feel like they had their own space. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A glorious week!
We loved our week at the Shaw camp! The lake, of course, is the centerpiece, but the cabin is perfectly set up for enjoying all the lake has to offer. My son fell in love with the motorboat, and my favorite activity was kayaking around nearby Blueberry Island and looking out for loons. The night sky at Branch Lake is a sight to behold... sunrise, sunset, and moonrise are all worth changing your sleep schedule for. We saw turtles, hummingbirds, and ducks with their ducklings -- and one morning a bald eagle perched on a treetop right next to the deck, just hanging out! We ate all our meals on the deck overlooking the lake, except for the couple of rainy evenings, when we enjoyed the very extensive movie collection :) The kitchen is thoughtfully well-stocked. We grilled some dinners on the deck, and also used the firepit for s'mores. While our group didn't end up being big enough to need the beds in the bunk house, I thought the bunk house was very charming and cozy--the pictures don't do it justice! We may just sleep in there next time, as it's much more accessible to its bathroom (you need to take the outside stairs to get to the bathroom in the A-frame house, which wasn't a big deal, but when it rained at night, we got a little damp...!). We spent one day in Acadia, and did the kid-friendly Ship Harbor Trail at low tide so that we could observe the animals in the tidepools on the rocky shore. Branch Lake is a special place, and I'm thankful Jenn and Burr shared their cabin with us so we could experience it for one glorious week. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pristine lake and lakehouse
We spent the week out on the lake with the kayaks, canoes, and aluminum boat. Fishing was great, the water was so clean you can see the bottom at least 10 feet down. My kids swam to the float and around the dock most of the day. We had a great time and are planning on returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Branch Lake Vacation
My family and I had a great stay at this property. We loved the location with the lake, view, dock, boats and peacefulness. We spent the week outside on the lake and in Acadia and are hoping to return again.

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Incredible Lakefront Camp
This was our second time staying with Jenn and Burr and it was even more wonderful than the first. The addition of a third kayak and swimming platform were nice touches, and it doesn’t get much better than relaxing on the back deck overlooking the lake. We will definitely be back hopefully for years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Kene O.

Beautifully secluded and serene. Friendly neighbors, very helpful to newbies. LOL
Cabin rustic and very homey. A bit smaller than expected. But we didn't want to be indoors anyway. Cabin was clean well stocked kitchen and pantry. Made cooking simpler and a really nice grill also. Fishing swimming and lots of tranquility. Kayaks and boat made teenagers very happy and busy. Watching fireworks around the lake was very special,everyone was respectful for the peace and quiet of all involved. Really didn't want to leave. Great family time. Not recommended for handicapped or anyone with mobility issue as staircases are very steep. Of course I think we were there for the first heat wave ever! Ac was a bit lacking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pat k.

The cottage on the lake was awesone!
We really enjoyed our stay. The views from the deck looking out to the water was very peaceful. My wife and I took advantage of the kayaks that were provided and there were many interesting sites to discover. The property was conveniently located near Bar Harbor and Acadia. ( 50 minutes away ) I Would definitely stay here again. Pat Kolb, Reston, VA
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jenn and Burr Shaw

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Jenn and I both ended up here near Acadia National Park for much of the same reason. We have always enjoyed what this area offers--hiking the trails of Acadia, horseback riding on the carriage roads, and sailing in the coastal islands. We both knew we would raise a family here. We've been living on Mt Desert Island for 18 years now(about an hour from the lake) and now have three children who also enjoy sailing, riding hiking, and fishing with us. Oh yeah, we also have an over-affectionate Portuguese Water dog, Briar, and two spoiled horses.

Why they chose this property

This is a unique property situated quite literally on the lake shore. It's quiet and beautiful but not out of reach of shops and restauraunts. Our family has been coming to this lake for many years. It was by chance that Jenn and I settled just and hour away from this magical spot. It is and always will be a place for family traditions; a meeting place where we can touch base and work together on projects while building family history.

What makes this property unique

Walking on to the deck overlooking the lake, you can't avoid forgetting the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Your attention is invariably drawn to the loons calling to each other across the lake, to the bald eagle that makes it's rounds overhead while going back and forth to his nest on Dees Island; there is a feeling that this place is out in the middle of nowhere--a 10 minute paddle to the inlet in the early morning will often reward you with trout for breakfast and a moose sighting. The water is clear and inviting, and many summer days have been spent more in the lake than gazing over its beauty. Yet, within an hour, you can be hiking up Cadillac Mountain for a view of the Maine Coast, or heading out of Bar Harbor in search of whales or spending an evening in town.

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