Taylor Camp: Lakeside Log Cabin on Tunk Lake - Rents by the Week: Sun/Sun - 4 BR - Hancock County

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1995 photo. Today, vegetation has filled in and cabin is less visible from lake.

Local Map: Tunk Lake, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor & Ellsworth

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Location
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4 bedroomsSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Sullivan, ME

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)45 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center59 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching63 min drive
Village Green63 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunkroom (Upstairs)

4 Single Beds

Guest (Upstairs)

2 Single Beds

Guest Room (Downstairs)

2 Single Beds

Master (Downstairs)

1 King Bed

Downstairs

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Taylor Camp: Lakeside Log Cabin on Tunk Lake - Rents by the Week: Sun/Sun - 4 BR

The Taylor Camp is available to families who want a quiet and relaxing vacation on one of the most beautiful and private lakes in all New England. Five miles long, Tunk Lake has only 12 cabins on the southern 2/3 of the lake. The Taylor Camp is perfect for your family vacation. The camp is a log cabin with all the conveniences of home: TV/Internet, washer/dryer, screened in porch...and much more. It just doesn't get any better than this! DownEast Magazine (June 2019) named Tunk Lake one of 32 of the most beloved "Great Ponds" in Maine each with its own character and charm.

BOOKING: The Taylor Camp is available from Mid-June through October. We often are booked far in advance and cancellations are rare. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WANT TO GET ON THE WAINTING LIST FOR 2024/2025.

LOCAL: Ellsworth is about 30 minutes from the Taylor Camp. It includes 2 grocery store chains (Hanaford & Shaws), WalMart, Fast Food (McDonalds, Wendys, Friendly's, Taco Bell, etc), Home Depot, a Hospital, Walk-in Medical Clinic, and much more.

LOCATION: In the heart of DownEast Maine: It is less than an hour from Bangor, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. And 30 minutes from Ellsworth where you will do most of your shopping. There is swimming, hiking, Mt. climbing, boating, fishing on Tunk Lake, and since the lake has so few cabins, boat traffic is very light.

TUNK LAKE: No Jet Skis are allowed (by law). Fishing requires a license and is prohibited by law Oct-Dec.

BAR HARBOR: A beautiful old New England town and a must-see. ACADIA NATIONAL PARK is the northeast’s only National Park. Don't miss Schoodic Point which is part of Acadia National Park and is just up the coast in the Winter Harbor area.

RESTARAUNTS: There are many restaurants between Tunk Lake and Ellsworth, in the Winter Harbor area, and in Bar Harbor. There is something for everyone from all the major fast food chains (in Ellsworth) to very fine dining.

Property manager

Jim Taylor

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Water view

You feel like this is your own private pond!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

They should be supervised and stay near the cabin.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets: Dogs Only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not in the cabin, anywhere the property or road

PROPERTY: No Smoking or fires in/around the cabin or camp road. No running, jumping/diving off the dock. No food/garbage thrown in the woods/lake.

BOATS: At the end of the rental Canoe/Kayaks must be out of the water turned over on the dock or on land so they do not fill with rain water.

RENTAL AGREEMENT: Once a deposit is made, a rental agreement must be signed and returned within a week.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Sullivan

Located in Sullivan, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Tidal Falls and Tunk Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bar Harbor Whale Watching and Pirate s Cove Miniature Golf. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing.

Sullivan, ME

What's nearby

Tunk Lake - 1 min walk
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 59 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 63 min drive
Village Green - 63 min drive
Shore Path - 63 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

Tracey's - 14 min drive
Sullivan Harbor Cafe - 17 min drive
Chester Pike's Galley - 15 min drive
Tracey's Takeout - 14 min drive
Tracy's Seafood - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Taylor Camp: Lakeside Log Cabin on Tunk Lake - Rents by the Week: Sun/Sun - 4 BR pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Taylor Camp: Lakeside Log Cabin on Tunk Lake - Rents by the Week: Sun/Sun - 4 BR?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Taylor Camp: Lakeside Log Cabin on Tunk Lake - Rents by the Week: Sun/Sun - 4 BR?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Taylor Camp: Lakeside Log Cabin on Tunk Lake - Rents by the Week: Sun/Sun - 4 BR located?

Located in the heart of Sullivan, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tunk Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Sullivan Harbor Farm and Tidal Falls. Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra D.

25 Oct 2023

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

Maine Cabin

The best secluded cabin ever. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

11 Oct 2023

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

Great vacation

Can’t say enough good things about this property. Jim was super easygoing through the entire process. The cabin is such an awesome property, and is far away enough but still within reason to restaurants and shopping centers. Tunk Lake is so peaceful and the views from the dock are breathtaking. Anyone looking to get away to an awesome cabin in a tranquil setting this is for you. We will most certainly be coming back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

1 Oct 2023

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

Perfect place to relax and take in the beauty of Maine

Our second year in a row staying at Taylor Camp. Jim has an amazing place and we look forward to returning year after year!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole O.

25 Sept 2023

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

Peace and privacy

Loon chatter on the lake, the change of seasons right before our eyes, and the okay to bring our dog made this a special vacation. Such a beautiful spot with so much privacy! It felt like a real disconnect from "normal" life. Much needed and much appreciated.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace J., HARTLAND

17 Sept 2023

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

tunk lake cabin

beautiful lakefront cabin fully and thoughfully equipped..we had a lovely time even with the miserable weather thru most of our stay and leaving a day early as we were in hurricane Lees path..highly recommend this property..

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim Taylor

My father built the Taylor Camp for his family in 1992 so it is not your typical rental property. It is only available for rental a few weeks a year in the summer and fall. Buying land on Tunk Lake is virtually impossible at any price as it is heavily protected by conservation easements.

Why they chose this property

The camp is on 15 acres and has 1,000' of shoreline. There are only about a dozen camps at the southern 2/3 of the lake so it is quiet and peaceful. The camp is well maintained which is why we have gotten such great reviews. Although it is off the beaten path, it has all the conveniences of home and is only 30 minutes from Ellsworth which has all your shopping needs.

What makes this property unique

The Taylor Camp is 100% log cabin with not a single piece of sheetrock. Just look at all the 5 star reviews. You are not really roughing it at the Taylor Camp, but you can tell your friends you are.