Charming lakefront cabin close to Acadia National Park

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Morning fire, afternoon fire, or evening fire...this is where it's at!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9139 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Lake view

Check out the area

Franklin, ME

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)33 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center52 min drive
Village Green56 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching56 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

5 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to the Bungalow. This traditional, rustic, lakefront, cabin located on George's Pond and offers a quiet, peaceful Maine getaway. Built-in 1905, its rustic ambiance has all of the modern-day amenities without sacrificing the experience. You can fall asleep listening to the loons sing and awaken to the sunrise watching eagles and osprey feed on the lake. George's Pond is a 380-acre spring-fed lake surrounded by glimpses of the mountains of Acadia National Park. It is lake life at its best! The kids will spend hours swimming, fishing, kayaking, and jumping off the famous diving rock in the lake. This cabin sleeps 9 (2 Queen bedrooms, 5 twin beds in the loft), as well as a hammock perfect for an afternoon nap. We are minutes to Schoodic Mountain and Schoodic Beach where you can hike or have a picnic on Donnell’s Pond. Schoodic’s summit is flat with 360-degree breathtaking views over Frenchman Bay and Mount Desert Island. The Downeast Sunrise Trail is a revamped railway with miles of trails for biking, hiking, ATV, or walking (see website for more information) just minutes from the cabin. Schoodic Head is 30 minutes towards Winter Harbor and also part of Acadia National Park. There you will find beautiful hikes, a cute harbor town, and great ice cream. The cabin has a private dock, large yard perfect for family entertaining and playing games, enjoying a bonfire, or reading a good book in the hammock. Acadia National Park, known as the crown jewel of the North Atlantic coast, protects the highest and most beautiful rocky headlands. The cabin is just 40 minutes to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. There you can shop the island boutiques, dine in Bar Harbor's wonderful restaurants, go whale watching or grab a homemade ice cream cone. You can also play golf at the famous Kebo Valley course. On the way home, stop and pick wild blueberries and make a cobbler or relax on the dock and watch the eagles ha fish. There are multiple bike, kayak, and boat rentals available from local vendors. Kayaks and life vests are provided. Come for a visit, your memories will last a lifetime.

Property manager

Danielle Hartley

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Fireplace

Aerial shot of the cabin and George's Pond

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please treat this cabin like your favorite antique.

Quiet hours on the lake are from 10 pm to 7 am.

Put all trash in bins located by the shed, one is labeled trash and one is labeled bottles & cans. Please replace lids to keep out the wild animals.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is on the waterfront. Downeast Scenic Railroad and Ellsworth Congregational Church are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Sullivan Harbor Farm and L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet. Seacoast Fun Park and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Franklin, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 37 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 52 min drive
Village Green - 56 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 56 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 66 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

Downeast Cheesecakes - 12 min drive
Itty Bitty Diner - 22 min drive
Timbers - 22 min drive
182 Pizza - 9 min drive
La Petite Bakery - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming lakefront cabin close to Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming lakefront cabin close to Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming lakefront cabin close to Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming lakefront cabin close to Acadia National Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Abrams Pond and within 9 miles (15 km) of Black Beach and Tunk Lake. Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and Sullivan Harbor Farm are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Audrey A.

14 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful cabin!

We stayed here for the second time and loved every moment. VERY clean both times, it’s an old cabin, which is what makes it so charming, but immaculately kept, just gorgeous. The location is great, close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Right on the water with kayaks included, which the kids loved. Very private and quiet property. The hosts recommended some great close-by hiking with breathtaking views. We had to message the host a couple times due to a storm in the area while we were there and they responded right away and were so efficient and helpful. Favorite feature, the huge fireplace! This place is magical and we hope to be back. Only suggestion would be an outdoor hot tub ;-)

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

8 Oct 2023

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

Peaceful Retreat

This cabin was the perfect spot for our family of five to enjoy a week in Maine. It was conveniently located a short drive from Acadia National Park, but far enough away to give us some peace and quiet and solitude. We really enjoyed the cozy cabin and fireplace, the comfortable beds, the dock, and the beautiful lake views. Our kids loved the kayaks, as well. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook at the cabin a few evenings. All in all, this was one of the best vacation spots we have found. Thank you Danielle for sharing your cabin with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanon D., Feeding Hills, MA

1 Oct 2023

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

Great stay!

We loved staying at the cabin. It’s rustic charm takes you back to a simpler time. We enjoyed fishing off the dock and sitting by the water. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen T., Seven Valleys, PA, USA

16 Sept 2023

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

September in Maine

From the first view of the lake to the last amazing sunset, the cabin was just the respite our busy family needed! We hiked Tunk Mt. and lots of hikes in Acadia, biked around the Schoodic Peninsula, kayaked on the lake, and explored Bar Harbor. After fun-filled days, coming back to sit by the fire and watch the stars, or read in the hammock and listen to the looks, was the perfect kind of evening. The host was so helpful with suggestions for restaurants, and we even had some wonderful blueberry pie from the neighbor. Until the next time…

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

14 July 2023

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

This is a special place!

This is the kind of place you can picture generations of a family sharing together over the years. It retains the rustic charm of the original Maine camp, but with upgrades where it matters. The host provides everything needed to fully enjoy time on the lake with the kayaks, beach towels, outdoor games and furnishings. The diving rock and the sleeping loft were favorites for our kids who are teens/young adults. The cabin is well equipped and furnished, and accented with adorable vintage finds. The location was perfect for day trips to Acadia and the Schoodic Pennisula and the host shared great tips and recommendations for dining, shopping and activities. She reached out to make sure we had important info prior to arrival, just in case cell phone coverage was impacted. The sounds and sights of nature were exactly what we hoped for! Wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Danielle Hartley

My husband grew up in Bar Harbor and spent his Summers as a boy going "upta camp" on Donnell's Pond which is just a few miles away. It was important to him that his son spend his Summer's the same way he did. We love George's Pond. It's our happy place.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property because its a traditional old historic Maine cabin with the open loft and floor to ceiling fireplace. It has a lot of open green space for kids to play and enjoy Maine life at its best. When our friends and family come to visit, the parents report back that this was their favorite vacation ever. And that's pretty special.

What makes this property unique

The thing that makes this property unique is that its incredibly quiet and peaceful and away from the hustle and bustle yet close to the tourist attractions of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The only sounds you hear is the singing of the loons and the occasional boat passing by. It's truly a Summer dream!