Traditional Lakefront Cabin Located On Beautiful George's Pond

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Dock in the morning when the lake is still. My favorite time of day.

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Check out the area

Franklin, ME

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)38 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center52 min drive
Village Green56 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching56 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft

2 Single Beds

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping porch

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This traditional lakefront cabin located on George's Pond has everything you could want for a quiet, peaceful Maine vacation. Built in 1912, its rustic ambiance has all of the modern-day amenities without sacrificing the experience. Fall asleep listening to the loons sing and awaken to the sunrise watching eagles and osprey feed on the lake. This cabin is nestled amongst tall pines that will take your breath away. George's Pond is a 380-acre spring-fed lake surrounded by glimpses of Schoodic Mountain. This cabin sleeps 6-8 (Queen master bed, 4 twin beds in the lofts, and a double bed on the sleeping porch). We are minutes to Schoodic Mountain and Schoodic Beach which is great for hiking and swimming or 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 trail for biking, hiking, ATV, or walking (see website for more information) just 3 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 and see some more of beautiful Maine. The cabin is 40 minutes to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. There you can hike, mountain bike, shop the island boutiques, dine in Bar Harbor restaurants, go whale watching or grab a delicious ice cream cone. You can also play golf at the famous Kebo Valley course. Pick blueberries on your way home and make a cobbler or relax on the dock. We provide kayaks and life vests. There are multiple bike, kayak, and boat rentals available. Vacation awaits!

Property manager

Danielle Hartley

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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.

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 wild animals.

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

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

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

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. Seacoast Fun Park and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Sullivan Harbor Farm and L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet. Travelling with kids? Consider 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 - 38 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 - 67 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Downeast Cheesecakes - 12 min drive
Itty Bitty Diner - 22 min drive
Timbers - 22 min drive
Village Cafe - 23 min drive
182 Pizza - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Lakefront Cabin Located On Beautiful George's Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Lakefront Cabin Located On Beautiful George's Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Lakefront Cabin Located On Beautiful George's Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Lakefront Cabin Located On Beautiful George's Pond located?

This family-friendly Franklin cabin is located on the waterfront, 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Abrams Pond, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Black Beach and Sullivan Harbor Farm. Spring River Lake and Tidal Falls 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

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ed K.

1 Oct 2023

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

Location!

We are rustic/nature people. We put this well above amenities and frills. This was perfect for us. Absolutely no frills but an INCREDIBLE location with huge privacy, peace and nature. It was exactly what we we are looking for

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rickey S.

26 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful retreat

The cabin is beautiful nestled amongst the pine trees overlooking the lake. Loved hearing the loons in the distance. We weren't informed that there was no television, so a little disappointed because it's football season, but there were lots of games to keep us occupied as we were there during hurricane Lee. Our host was concerned for our safety and requested us to leave on Saturday for the night, and we did so. However, our reimbursement for that night from VRBO has not been refunded to us at more than a week later. Overall, considering the weather, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at George's Pond and loved the food at Ruth and Wimpies. Best lobster we had!

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

2 Sept 2023

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

Family Get Away

My family needed a vacation to disconnect from the world and this was perfect! Everything was relaxed and natural. The water was beautiful and fun! Close to Acadia to fill the morning with activities, as well.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

26 Aug 2023

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

Great little cabin in a quiet, beautiful spot!

My family (self, husband, and 3 boys) love hiking vacations in the National Parks...but we don't love crowds. At about 40-50min outside Acadia National Park, this cabin was perfect. We could drive into the park early and hike, then come 'home' to George's pond and fall in! The view is spectacular, I loved boating and the boys loved the diving rock. The cabin felt more like you were borrowing a good friends family cabin than like a rental. Cozy decor and comfortable beds. We also spent a great deal of time reading on the deck around the propane fire pit. Great place for us all to recharge! We'll definitely come back. One trip to this part of Maine is not enough!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

19 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful Lake

The cabin was clean. The location was conveniently located in proximity to a gas station, groceries, restaurants, and Acadia. There was minimal boat traffic which made for a relaxing and quiet week. The fishing was very good for August. My husband caught several good size fish off the dock.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 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 cabin with the ladder up to the lofts and floor to ceiling fireplace. When you wake up in the morning in the master, you feel like you're in the lake. Friends and family who have visited report back that this is their kid's all time favorite vacation. And that's pretty special.

What makes this property unique

The thing that makes this property unique is that its incredibly quiet and peaceful yet close to the tourist attractions of Acadia and Bar Harbor. The only sounds you hear is the singing of the loons. It's a Summer dream!