Lakefront Cabin near Acadia National Park

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Franklin, ME

Donnell Pond
12 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
51 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching
54 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
37 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Log style cabin right on the shores of beautiful Georges Pond in Franklin Maine. Renovated 3 years ago with upgrades continuing over the past 3 years. Newly finished sun room interior and upgraded kitchen this year including dishwasher, new microwave and granite countertops. Close to town and shopping in Ellsworth. Easy access via a town paved road. Directly on an ATV access route to ATS and Down East Sunrise Trails. 31 miles to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park with its wonderful hiking/biking trails, whale watches and multiple amenities. Many state maintained hiking and mountain climbing trails off RT 182 within 10 miles of camp. This camp offers 2 kayaks and life jackets for the guests as well as a 16 ft canoe. New dock and deck installed spring of 2021. Georges Pond is one of the most popular fishing destinations in downeast, Maine. Fishing rods are provided for our guests. One mile to a public boat launch. We have designated the power to the camp to be provided by Maine Community Solar Power Grid.

During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Abrams Pond. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, patio and living room
Free WiFi
12 minutes by car from Donnell Pond and 15 minutes from Abrams Pond

Lakefront Cabin near Acadia National Park offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Franklin cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Donald Rivard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In a rural location
On a lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Lakefront Cabin near Acadia National Park Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

15 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vic F.

23 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Beautiful views and everything you need at the lake is provided.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben T., Titusville, FL

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cabin

A perfect cabin on George’s Pond was just the getaway we needed. Very clean and had everything we needed. Close enough to Acadia where we spent many of our days. Communication with the owners was clear, fast, and friendly. Would love to stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin on georges Pond

Staying here was the best part of our trip to Maine, very good location to do dally mini trips through out our stay

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad N.

1 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

Property was as advertised. Stay was pleasant, hosts were great - close by in case of issues - but none to speak of. Cabin getaway was exactly what we needed and the property was beautiful and serene. Cabin was clean and tidy which is a huge deal for my clean freak (in a good way) partner! This place is on our list if we return to Maine!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen G.

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place

The pictures do not do this place justice. Quiet, peaceful, beautiful view of Georges Pond and not a bad drive to Acadia and shopping in Ellsworth. We will definitely be returning.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Overdue R&R

Bald eagles, osprey, and loons, oh my! What a lovely place to unwind. All the creature comforts were provided and the check-in/out was easy breezy. It was just as a vacation should be—comfortable, cozy, and what a view!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy p.

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing camp

We enjoyed our stay at the camp. It was nice going down on the dock evenings relaxing and doing some fishing off the dock. We recommend any couple that would like a nice place to just kick back and relax to visit this camp. The only small complaint i have in early morning next door there was a yapping dog for about two or three hours every morning

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!!

The camp was clean, cozy and comfortable. It had all the amenities you would need. A great view of the water and located near many outdoor activities. My daughter loved fishing off the dock and going kayaking. The water was crystal clear for swimming as well. Overall an extremely relaxing stay! The owners were very good at communication and even got us in early the day of check in. A+ experience!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

3 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location!

Close to ATV trails sunrise Trail. Was rainy and foggy most of the week but we made the best of it. Turned sunny last two days. Lake is clear and beautiful. Great fishing. Don and Regina are awesome host!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dian

16 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Comfy, and very Beautiful.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

We absolutely loved the cabin. The description is accurate. We were very comfortable. Communication with the host was great. I would definitely recommend this cabin.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

6 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cabin on quiet lake

Loved our time at the cabin. Georges Pond is a very clear lake. The neighborhood is quite and we really enjoyed the peacefulness. Bar Haror and Acadia National Park are about 30 minutes away. We also visited Lubec (eastern most US town) and rented ATVs for a day in the Sunshine Trail. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Cute cabin with a fantastic view. It's close to Acadia National Park as well as many hiking trails. We enjoyed watching and listening to the loons and bald eagles while sitting on the deck. We're so glad we chose this cabin!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell H.

26 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Maine Vacation

I stayed at this cabin with my girlfriend. The property was as represented on Vrbo. It was clean and peaceful, and the location was perfect for our day trips to Acadia and up and down the coast from there. The canoe and kayaks were fantastic to enjoy time on the lake in our evenings and mornings. The outside porch was great for lounging, the BBQ allowed a nice change for dinner, and the sunroom was perfect for relaxing. Don and Regina were very responsive when we had questions and made sure our stay was comfortable and everything was as advertised. I can't speak to how it would be for a family, but if you are a couple looking for a great base of operations or just a relaxing place to stay you will not be sorry with this selection.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sierra N.

20 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Honeymoon

Everything was clean, cozy, and as described. Lake view was amazing and a short drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia. We spent five nights here and I couldn’t be happier!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

LORI K.

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely views!

The Cabin was clean and cozy for lounging. The porch area was our favorite place to relax. The views of George’s Pond were lovely, especially the sunsets! Bathroom was clean and roomy. Kitchen was stocked well for preparing meals. The grill was clean and we used it one night and it worked great. We were very happy the cabin had live TV and not just limited to streaming (which we don’t use). We like watching wildlife and we’re happy you had binoculars! We also loved canoeing around the lake. So pretty!! Our vehicle was luckily AWD which was good considering the incline of the parking area plus having a torrential rainstorm Sat night! Fortunately we did not lose power (flickered a bit) and no damage occurred to cabin or our vehicle. Overall, our stay was very pleasant and it was sad to leave. Our only negative experience was the mattress. It was extremely hard & uncomfortable. The middle area was sunken and annoying when trying to sleep. I suffer with spinal issues and it was impossible for me to sleep very well. We enjoyed our trip to beautiful Maine and hope to return again in the future. Thank you for sharing your cozy cabin. Lori & Henrik

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

4 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

ANNIVERSARY

My wife and I had an awesome week at the cabin. A cozy, clean cabin on the water was just what we needed. We loved paddling and fishing especially after dinner. Thank you so much to the hosts !!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B., Chaplin, Ct

24 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

25th Wedding Anniversary Vacation

Celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary was important to us in more ways than one. This was our first vacation alone in the 27 years we have been together. We were in search of something special and found it in Franklin Maine. The cottage was the perfect setting for a week of relaxing and reconnecting. The owners were very accommodating and welcoming. We could not have asked for a more perfect place to spend our week. We are already planning for next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Georges Pond Getaway

My boyfriend and I spent five days at Don and Regina's camp in Franklin. The property was well maintained and in a beautiful location on pristine Georges Pond. The deck provided a beautiful view of the lake and a great spot for eating breakfast, bird watching, and yoga. We brought our beach chairs and set them up on the end of the dock so we could dip our toes in the water. The weather was great during our stay, with temperatures in the mid-80s. We took the kayaks around the lake and the water was warm enough to go for a swim. We couldn't believe how clear the water was! In the evenings we made use of the firepit and were able to stargaze and admire the Milky Way! We loved listening to the loons and the owls at night. I was also glad to have a reliable internet connection as I needed to bring my laptop to work during part of our stay. The screened-in porch overlooking the water was the perfect spot. We picked this location because of its proximity to Acadia National Park (only about 35-40 minutes away) and spent a few days traveling back and forth. We were close enough to the park but far enough away to avoid a lot of the other tourists. Ellsworth was the next closest town to Franklin where we found some great restaurants and grocery stores to meet our needs. We wish we had more time to stay and enjoy this wonderful property. Thank you Don and Regina for sharing it with us.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Get Away

If I could give this retreat another star I would! This was my wife and my 15 year anniversary get away. When we arrived it was lightly raining. This was a perfect setting as we walked straight down to the lake and enjoyed the sound of the soft patter on the water. The retreat was exactly as described, inside and out. We enjoyed canoeing, loon watching, kayaking and camp fires in the evening. We loved how we were close enough to the action, but far enough away that we could enjoy the tranquil bliss of nature. Our only complaint is that we could not stay longer. Thank you Don and Regina for hosting! You have a little slice of Heaven! We enjoyed our time there! Ryan and Giene

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

3 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Our getaway

This cabin, was truly a piece of heaven. If you are looking for a peaceful place to stay, this is it! We enjoyed sitting on the deck, paddling around Murch Island. We were fortunate enough to see 2 eagles and a family of Loons, that we could hear even throughout the night. This was a very enjoyable and comfortable place to enjoy our week! Thank you, for everything ❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H. h.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Loon family

We had a great time watching a loon family of 3 that always seemed to be right out front. Their song is beautiful and very soothing. Cabin had all we needed and more. Owner was very helpful and friendly

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleida V.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Lovely cabin fully equipped. Easy access from Ellsworth. Cabin sits right on Georges Pond. Fast dependable internet. Had a storm that fried the modem and tower. The owners were quick to respond and had new equipment installed the next day, Owners are lovely friendly couple. I would stay again at this property. Would recommend this to friends and family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate K., Hampstead, Maryland

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at a wonderful cabin!

My husband and I truly enjoyed our week-long stay. The cabin was just perfect! The loons called to us everyday. We loved using the kayaks. We saw an eagle up close, on the far side of Murch Island, while kayaking around the island. We felt that the cabin location was perfect, not too far from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, yet not too close to the crowds. We really enjoyed the Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia as it was quite less crowded compared to the MDI section. The host of the cabin was kind and considerate. A nice person, for sure! We never wanted for anything. My husband and I highly recommend this rental property!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023