Lakefront Cottage - on the Beach -32 miles from Bar Harbor & Acadia Nationa Park - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Franklin, ME

Donnell Pond
16 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
49 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching
53 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
35 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lakefront Cottage - on the Beach -32 miles from Bar Harbor & Acadia Nationa Park

Booking tips: July & August are 7 nights, Saturday - Saturday only. Spring and fall are 5 nights or less in and out any day of the week. Contact us if you have questions.

We are just feet from the lake!! (the map location is a bit off)
This lakefront cottage has everything you need for a Maine vacation you will never forget, including your own beach!
Swimming, kayaking, BBQing, reading, and relaxing are just steps away. Wake up to gorgeous sunrises, coffee, and loons!

This renovated cottage features a well-equipped kitchen ready for anything from hotdogs to Maine lobster. A large fridge for plenty of cool drinks, a dishwasher so you don't have to, the 5 burner stove or maybe just cook outside on the gas BBQ.

The camp is ideal for a small family. With 2 bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed and the other with a twin over a full-size bunk bed, there are plenty of sleeping options. The new bathroom has a generous size shower and laundry.

The open floor plan of the main room lets you cook, dine or just relax on the couch, all while taking in the beautiful views of George's Pond and your own sandy beach.
Boaters will like the rock-free beach to land your boat. Oh, and the lake is excellent for fishing ... trout, bass, and perch. George's Pond in June is one of the best lakes in Maine for bass fishing.
The cottage is moments away from a public boat launch on beautiful George's Pond, where you can launch your boat.
Or just kayak out from our beach with the 4 kayaks provided for your enjoyment.
We offer the best of a Maine lakefront 'camp' experience but with the conveniences of a modern home.

We've opened our home to you. Welcome to 'Two Loons'.

Keywords: beach, swimming, lakefront, kayaking, fishing, boating, full kitchen, loons, eagles, George's Pond,

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Abrams Pond. Features include a water park. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
4.4 miles (7.1 km) from Abrams Pond and 5.4 miles (8.7 km) from Donnell Pond

Lakefront Cottage - on the Beach -32 miles from Bar Harbor & Acadia Nationa Park offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Tim Leavitt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Phone

Location highlights

On a lake

Things to do

Kayak
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching 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
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 Cottage - on the Beach -32 miles from Bar Harbor & Acadia Nationa Park Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

David M.

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Heavenly honeymoon!

The location is amazing, quiet, peaceful, relaxing! We were close to Bar Harbor and Acadia but able to empty the pace and serenity off the lake that sits at your back door. Beautiful accommodations and very comfortable bed. This place made for an amazing honeymoon!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Leaf-Peepers

This was a great find for us. The lake and woods were a perfect mix. We found hiking and visited a little tourist town Tim was very quick to respond and we had everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela j.

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

We just came back from an amazing time in Maine . The pictures don’t due justice to the amazing views the cabin provides of the water. We love waking up and having a cup coffee and just admiring the quiet and beautiful views. The cabin is equipped with almost everything you can need. Tim was great to work with and helpful. It was nice to be away from the crowds of Bar Harbor but close enough to go if wanted to go . The cabin was nice and clean plus it was great having the water just a few feet away,the water was so clear and the kids love jumping from the dock. I would recommend this cabin any day. We hope to come back wanted to,

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

6 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at Two Loons on Gorges Pond

Camp was super clean , well equipped kitchen and very comfortable. The pond is so clear & beautiful. The loons on the pond were a pleasure to take pictures of & listen to their call. We enjoyed Bar Harbor & Acadia Park . We had a fantastic time . Thank you to Tim & family for sharing his camp with us !!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

22 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect trip

This cabin was fully stocked with all needed kitchen, bathroom and laundry essentials, and was in a beautiful location on George’s Pond, with a beach and dock. Cabin was extremely clean, and the view from living area was unbeatable. The hosts were very responsive, and brought window AC units over immediately for the bedrooms when we experienced an unexpected mid-June heat wave. Kayaks were wonderful, they had fishing rods and tackle available in the shed, and my son and hubby pulled in many large bass (several over a foot) both from the kayaks and the dock. Panfishing was not great, but it’s still early in the summer. We had a perfect week at Two Loons at George’s Pond, and will definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry F., QUAKER HILL

2 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden treasure on a little pond in Downeast Maine

Spent a week exploring the Downeast area in Maine. Each day we returned to our rented cabin on a little pond with all the comfrents of a modern day home. Spent down time exploring the pond, watching a the wild life and enjoying the great weather. Enjoyed your comfortable cabin so much we are going to plan another trip to the area in the future.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

7 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

First Timers in ME

Loved this week! We saw so many wonderful views including the one from the porch! So much to enjoy from fishing to kayaking to just watching the sun come up. We would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Two Loons was a fabulous vacation spot

We had the best time at the two loons camp on vacation. The pond was beautiful and the camp had everything we needed. The visiting dogs from other camps were a sweet bonus. If I get a chance to come back to this area I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla P.

2 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Well appointed cottage. Everything you need is there. Beautiful views of the pond. Not private but the neighbors are quiet and local pets very friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

5 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Our stay was wonderful. Tim was easy to communicate with. We would stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

30 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

This was our first trip to Maine and we loved this cute and cozy cottage. It was clean and welcoming. Our favorite part was the dogs next door that came to hangout everyday! Great place for a small family. Our daughter enjoyed it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B., Yelm, Washington, USA

25 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

Our stay at Two Loons was great and overall was a good location to what we wanted to see and do during our visit. The home was a good size for our family of 3. It was refreshing staying in a VRBO that actually had everything we would need (as listed). We loved waking up every morning to the relaxing sounds and views over George’s Pond. We are going to recommend to everybody we know to stay here during their Maine visit and if we ever make it back to Maine we’d love to stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

25 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great choice!

This was the first trip to Maine for my wife and I, and we wanted to stay in an area that was a balance between being close to the "action" but yet far enough away to have some peaceful relaxing evenings. This place did not disappoint! A beautiful cottage both inside and out. A great setting by the water with an excellent view. We also enjoyed a trip around the lake with the provided kayaks. I took a fishing rod and took no more than 25 casts and managed to catch 1 largemouth and 2 smallmouth bass. So i would say if your looking to do some fishing it looks like you could be in for some good action. We visited the majority of the main attractions and had a blast doing some hiking around Acadia. A long day on the trails, dinner in bar harbor, and then a brief ride back to the peaceful super clean and cozy cottage was just the balance we were looking for. Would definately stay here again, going to recommend to some of our friends.. A++

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theodore S.

20 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Maine Retreat

Tim was a pleasure to work with. Great communication leading up to our stay, and checked in to make sure everything was going well while we were there. Regarding the cottage, it was extremely clean and well kept. The cottage is also stocked with anything you may need. It sits directly on the pond with beautiful views of Cadillac mountain. Make sure to catch the picturesque sunrise and enjoy a fire in the pit at night underneath the stars. Location to Acadia and Schoodic point was great. We had no issues driving into Acadia each day for hiking. Would not hesitate to stay here again. Thank you very much!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

14 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Two loons stay

Such a beautiful setting and cottage was very nice. Tim had all the amenities you might need - super thoughtful! The fall setting was gorgeous and we did utilize the kayaks as well. Very peaceful and relaxing - quick drive to Acadia and scenic w the fall colors. Highly recommend his cottage and hope we can go back again some day soon. Thank you for sharing your cottage w us!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

26 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy cabin with great views

We really enjoyed our stay at 2 loons! It has breathtaking views of George's pond, kayaks for exploring, and plenty of wildlife with ducks and, of course, loons. It was clean, comfy, and well equipped. Definitely a great place to stay if you truly want to experience the beauty of Maine!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott T., Central Ohio

17 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very peaceful house steps from the pond

The house is situated on George’s Pond and has a small beach suitable for swimming. There is also a fire pit, picnic table and grill available to prepare and eat a meal outdoors and then site by the fire. House is just the right size for a couple or family with Kids. House was clean and had all the amenities needed for cooking including a large pot for lobster. Gas stove made cooking a breeze. There are houses next door on each side but it was quiet. The neighbors have a couple dogs that would stop by for a visit everyday. Very sweet dogs. They would just lay there waiting to be petted. House is off the main roads so it is quiet but still accessible to Bar Harbor, Acadia and Schoodic. There is a gas station not far that sells snacks and such for a quick hunger fix or tank top off. For a meal, you’ll need to drive into town or cook at home. We did both. Try Chippers on US 1 in Hancock. Food was very good. Lunch on the Wharf in Corea for lobster roll or burger. Then of course, need to visit Acadia, Schoodic Point (Ravens Nest), Bar Harbor and Beech Cliff trail that overlooks Echo Lake. Also, take the kayaks out on the pond and view the Bald Eagle flying over the lake and the Loons calling. All in all a very nice stay and an accessible host who quickly answered any questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faye S.

1 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

This was a perfect getaway for my family. House and clean and Tim thought of everything you may need. Beach was sandy, dock was a perfect spot to post up all day. Neighbor hood was quiet. Pond was picturesque, and my kids enjoyed roasting marshmellows and playing outside all day. It was a short drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor for exploring. We forgot a few things and was only a 25 minutes from anything you need.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

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24 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Property was immaculate and the views were amazing!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig A., Massachusetts

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem in Maine!

This has been the best vacation rental we've ever had! The property listing was exactly as described, and in some cases, better than described! The view looking out over the pond with the mountains in the background was amazing, inside and out! We loved having the water so close. It was great for swimming---a nice amount of shallow water before getting deeper was great for your 7 and 10 year old children. There were four kayaks which allowed all of us to go out on the water at the same time. The diving board on the boulder in the middle of the pond was a unique and awesome perk! We took two day trips out to Bar Harbor, which was a short 40 minute drive. We took Tim's recommendation to hike Schoodic Mountain (which you can see when looking out from the dock, and we were not disappointed. 360 degree views of Acadia and if you know the shape of the pond, you can see "our pond" from the top! The cabin itself was perfect--nothing too fancy, but comfortable, clean, and with a great layout. We kept the windows open as much as possible so we could hear the sound of the water indoors (yes, the water is that close!!). Would recommend 10/10!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie W., Where do you live?

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular location with extraordinary views!

This cabin truly has it all! The Franklin, Maine location makes it easy to day trip to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The beautiful waterfront right out the patio door coupled with a wall of windows made for spectacular views! Tim has stocked the cabin with everything you could possibly need, even kayaks and a grill. Perfect summer getaway...thank you, Tim!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

alicia j.

23 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt like it was my own

When I arrived it was spotless. Everything was there that I needed and there was just enough of everything. I have never relaxed, fished and kayak so much in one week. The dogs next door was a plus to the whole stay. All I can say is it was amazing

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

2 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Television set usage

Complete directions need to be left near t.vi it’s use. We are in our 80’s and had no idea how to get shoes we watch snd local news and weather.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

28 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect fall getaway!

This cottage is such a sweet and relaxing retreat! It was spotless, smartly decorated with huge windows overlooking the beautiful lake. The perfect location for exploring Acadia, Bar Harbor and other towns and hikes of interest. There were 4 of us gals from the midwest on an adventure...and we would all come back in a heartbeat!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021