Lakefront Home On Beautiful Donnells Pond,32 miles From Acadia N P and Bar Harbr

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Franklin, ME

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)37 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center52 min drive
Village Green55 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching55 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Located on a large lake, beautiful, pristine, Donnell Pond in Downeast Maine. Welcome to 'Memory Cove'!
Donnell Pond is one of Maine's premier lakes, with miles of protected and forever wild shoreline. Quiet even at the height of summer, with beautiful mountain views, remote sand beaches, and hiking.
Built in the early '60s as our family's Maine summer 'camp', 'Memory Cove' is floor-to-ceiling knotty pine, rustic, and spacious with a large newly remodeled kitchen, bathroom, and deck. Our dining area seats six with a separate den to relax and enjoy TV. The deck is right off the front, with a gas grill and plenty of seating so you can relax and enjoy a summer meal while taking in the beauty of the pristine lake.
Just steps to the dock to grab a kayak, or canoe and paddle out to islands or perhaps the secluded sandy beaches for a picnic or a mountaintop hike. Shared swim float for sunbathing and swimming, kids love it!
Other amenities include full laundry, dishwasher, deck with a propane grill, fireplace inside, and a fire pit outside (bring some marshmallows!).
Swim, fish right off the dock, or just relax on the deck while taking in the spectacular beauty of the mountains and lake.
Use our 2-person canoe and several single-person kayaks for your enjoyment.
My parents, born and raised in Maine, built this home in 1963 as a summer retreat. Every summer my parents would load up the station wagon and with 8 kids in tow drive from New York to Franklin, Maine to spend the summer. In Maine, a summer lake home is often referred to as 'camp'. And truly in the early years, camp it was, with no running water or electricity and with 8 kids (some in diapers). We loved it and we can't imagine a childhood without swimming and being on the lake. Over the years 'camp' has evolved into a home, perhaps still a bit rough around the edges, but no better spot exists as far as we 'kids' believe.
It's our pleasure to share our home with you so that you can make your own everlasting memories of summer in Maine.
Welcome to Memory Cove!

Property manager

Tim Leavitt

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Catherine Hill Winery and Seacoast Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wild Acadia Fun Park and Pirate s Cove Miniature Golf. 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's Visitors Center - 52 min drive
Village Green - 55 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 55 min drive
Shore Path - 56 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 66 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

Ironbound Inn - 22 min drive
Downeast Cheesecakes - 12 min drive
Sullivan Harbor Farm Smokehouse - 22 min drive
Sullivan Harbor Cafe - 19 min drive
Chester Pike's Galley - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home On Beautiful Donnells Pond,32 miles From Acadia N P and Bar Harbr pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home On Beautiful Donnells Pond,32 miles From Acadia N P and Bar Harbr?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home On Beautiful Donnells Pond,32 miles From Acadia N P and Bar Harbr?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home On Beautiful Donnells Pond,32 miles From Acadia N P and Bar Harbr located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Black Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Spring River Lake and Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show. Sullivan Harbor Farm and Tidal Falls are also within 12 miles (20 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

Angela S.

23 Sept 2023

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

Perfect

Very nice cabin. Perfect location. We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

10 Sept 2023

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

Idyllic vacation home

It was a delight to walk into this sparkling clean, lakefront cabin located on a beautiful Donnell Pond (which would clearly be a lake in Colorado). While we’ve stayed in lots of vacation rentals in this country and others, this was the first time it felt more like entering the home of a close friend or family member. It was comfortable and plentifully stocked with everything we could possibly need. This included a recently remodeled kitchen with all the high quality pots, pans, dishes, condiments and gadgets that one could need. Having kayaks and a canoe right there for our use was delightful. It included so many thoughtful details, such as reusable bags for grocery shopping and guides for local activities. The host was very responsive should we need anything. The setting is amazingly quiet and peaceful with the call of the loons being a predominant sound. We hated to leave and would surely love to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B., Wyndmoor

18 Aug 2023

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

Lovely, quaint cabin fulfilled relaxation expectations

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The cabin provided all we needed for a one week stay for myself, my husband and our two teenagers. We had two relaxing “lake days” and spent the rest of our days on Mt Desert Island. While MDI is not around the corner we felt we had the best of both worlds being able to have a retreat away from the crowds. The home is cozy and has nice, modern updates but still gives you the Maine, lake, cabin feel. Owner checked in to make sure we got in ok but we did not need anything from him during our stay. The lake is beautiful and peaceful and we appreciated using the kayaks, paddle boards and canoes.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

2 July 2023

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

Perfect in every way

Memory Cove was perfect for us. A beautiful location and property. The time went by too quickly, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Can’t wait to go back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

24 June 2023

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

Memory Cove = Slice of Heaven

We had a wonderful stay at Memory Cove. It was peacefull and relaxing with everything you could possibly need. We used it as a home base for exploring Acadia and spending time together making memories! We feel really blessed the hosts have opened their home and allow others to make memories among the sounds of the wind, waves, frogs, loons and owls. We hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Leavitt

Our parents, born and raised in Maine, built this home in 1963 as a summer retreat. Every summer my parents would load up the station wagon and with 8 kids in tow drive from New York to Franklin, Maine to spend the summer.
In Maine, a summer lake home is often referred to as 'camp'. And truly in the early years, camp it was, with no running water or electricity and with 8 kids.
We loved it and we can't imagine a childhood without swimming and playing in the lake.
Over the years 'camp' has evolved into a home, still a bit rough around the edges, but no better spot exists as far as we kids believe.
Welcome to 'Memory Cove'. It's our pleasure to share the memories.

Why they chose this property

Donnells Pond is one of Maine premier lakes.
Mostly undeveloped with it's shoreline protected as 'forever wild'. Think 'On Golden Pond'.

What makes this property unique

Although the pictures don't show it, Donnell Pond is a large lake. It's unique clover leaf shape hides much of it size until you kayak out to the middle. There are two very special and beautiful sand beaches with hiking opportunities too.
Beaches are rare in rocky Maine but Donnells has two spectacular sand beaches. And you have all of Acadia National Park, Schoodic Peninsula, and miles of 'Rails to Trails' nearby.
The hardest part will be dividing your time between staying put or off on a day trip.