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Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Game room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathrooms232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond

The Calling Loon Lake House, located on scenic Molasses Pond in Eastbrook, Maine is a new beautifully constructed 5 bedroom, 2 full bath home with a lake view great-room, large deck, patio and 2 rec-rooms.

This house offers guests nice lake views, privacy, terrific swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and spectacular sunsets.

This house is perfect for small family reunion gatherings and multiple-family get-a-ways as the house accommodates 14 guests with its 1 king, 2 queen, 2 double and 4 twin beds.

This home away from home on a wonderful lake setting comes with all amenities a vacationing family could want. It features a pool table, ping pong table, 2 TV's with DVD players, Internet access, washer and dryer, center gas log fireplace, large lawn, dock, canoe, 2 kayaks, 2 rec-rooms, large deck with gas grill and patio with picnic table.

The Calling Loon Lake House offers vacationing families a comfortable private lakeside location with all the fun a lake house should offer with its off dock swimming, fantastic fishing for smallmouth bass, white perch and landlocked salmon, and great lake canoeing in its 16 foot Old Town canoe or kayaking in single or tandem kayaks.

The house also offers a bright and open water-view great room with center gas log fireplace, flat screen TV with DVD player, dining area and well furnished kitchen with all cookware, place settings, cooking and eating utensils, lengthy granite topped counters and dishwasher.

The house also offers large master bedroom with king size bed and TV with DVD player. It also has a large Jacuzzi tub in the main floor bathroom, a ping pong table in the over the garage rec-room and a pool table in the down stairs rec-room.

This house also allows vacationers to bring their beloved family dogs. Renters are allowed to bring 2 adults, well behaved dogs per rental. Sorry, no puppies are permitted.

The house is only 40 minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, both located on Mount Desert Island, and within 20 to 30 minutes from the spectacular mountain hiking trails at Tunk, Schoodic, Black and Caribou Mountains. When vacationing here guests are also only 30 minutes from the rugged ocean coast hiking and picnicking at Acadia's Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor and 20 minutes from the Acadia Zoo, Water Slides, Movie Theater and shopping in Trenton and Ellsworth.

The Calling Loon also is located close to ITS ATV trails which feature miles of scenic countryside to view and enjoy the wilderness areas.

The house is 45 minutes east of Bangor and the Bangor International Airport. Four hours northeast of Portland, 5½ hours from Boston and 10½ hours from New York City. The house is also 40 minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The house is 2 hours from Eastport and l½ hours from Lubec and Campobello Island.

The house rents from Saturday to Saturday.
A 50% reservation deposit is required to reserve.
Balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
A $500.00 refundable security deposit is required at the time the balance payment due for damage/excessive cleaning costs.
Check-in time 3:00 PM and check-out time 10:00 AM the following Saturday. No early arrivals.
The house allows dogs but smoking is not permitted.

Rental rate advertised covers the first 6 occupants. There is an additional $125 (plus tax) per week per person charge for groups numbering more than 6 occupants. There is a limit of 14 occupants for all rental periods.

Property manager

Sue

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Dogs only, limit 2, no puppies

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Elegant, Spacious 5 Bedroom Home on Molasses Pond Franklin

About the neighborhood

Map
Franklin, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 50 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 64 min drive - 54.5 km
  • Village Green - 68 min drive - 57.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 68 min drive - 57.2 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 79 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downeast Cheesecakes - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪182 Pizza - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Tunk Lake and within 20 mi (32 km) of Tidal Falls and L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet. Downeast Scenic Railroad and Ellsworth City Hall are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., Huntingtown, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay!
Great property. As described. The lake was beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Maine Vacation Home
We absolutely loved our stay on Molasses Pond. It was 4 adults and 4 teenagers. We had several days that we ventured into Acadia NP and Bar Harbor, and several days lounging around the pond house. The home had everything listed and previous guests may have also left some items we used. We actually left a wiffle ball set for future guests. It had plenty of comfort and we didnt really lack for anything. I would suggest maybe having some more throw blankets for the living room to cuddle up with. Otherwise, the internet and TV worked great, the teenagers loved the ping pong and pool tables. We swam and paddled in the pond and truly enjoyed the home. We highly recommend this property! The property managers and owners were wonderful. We only had to contact them one time because we lost power for a couple hours, but used it as an opportunity to go get some dinner out in Ellsworth. Power was restored within 3 hours. We enjoyed the local lumberjack show, hiking in Acadia NP and shopping in Bar Harbor. We did do the whale watching tour and while we saw two whales, I am not sure we would do it again. It is quite pricey and unless you are able to see alot of whales, dolphins etc, it wasnt worth the money. At least for us, to each their own. That has nothing to do with this property, but did want to leave it for future vacationers. If you stay here, you will truly enjoy yourself. It has solitude, but also gives you a relatively short drive to more urban amenities. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

gretchen s., Pennsylvania, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We had a wonderful week at the Calling Loon! Our family group consisted of 5 adults and 2 dogs. Upon arriving at the house, my husband's first remark was "call them right now and ask them if they want to sell." Lol! He absolutely loved it. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for the week. The landscaping was beautiful. We loved watching the sunset and the baby loons from the dock. My son and I took one of the canoes out and had a blast together. We also enjoyed the pool table and ping pong table. My kids and dogs swam in the pond which was surprisingly clean. The house is located in a very secluded area which we loved but if you are planning to do the touristy things, keep in mind that it is at least a 30 minute trek to get anywhere. The last mile of the road to the house is dirt/gravel and you really have to watch for rocks sticking up. (We drove a Cadillac sedan and scraped the bottom a few times but my parents had an SUV and were fine).The hosts, Eric and Shawna were very pleasnt and responsive. We would definitely stay here again. 10/10 for sure! (ps the mosquitos are relentless so bring lots of bug spray!)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B., Harwinton, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious House with easy Water Access
Great house, well stocked, very spacious and accommodating. A gem, right on a large lake/pond, in the middle of the woods. Stayed with family and dogs during a balmy October week and pretty much had the entire lake to ourselves to kayak on all week. Had several Loon sightings and spotted a Bald Eagle over by the island on the Pond. If you're good with a little unpaved road driving and follow the directions given to you by the owners, you're going to be very happy with your stay. About a 1/2 an hour to Ellsworth for supplies and less then an hour to the lobster shacks in Trenton and on to Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon and Mindy G., Georgia, VT USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away from it all
We had a lovely stay at Molasses Pond. The house was exactly as expected/hoped for. Nice bedding, nice comfortable furniture. In good repair. No complaints!! We would absolutely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Our large family rented 3 different homes on Molasses Pond. This home was by far the best. It was spacious, clean, well maintained and had a beautiful view from the living area. The outdoor area was perfect for swimming, fishing, kayaking and having an evening campfire. I would recommend this home to family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calling Loon Lakehouse
The house was so beautiful! Was exceptionally clean & more well stocked than any VRBO house we have ever stayed in over the years. Enjoyed sitting on the dock listening to the lions & fishing. Caught a 4 pound smallmouth on very first cast & more white perch than I could count. Short trip to Bar Harbor & Schoodic point. It was a very quiet, peaceful & relaxing vacation. We would whole heartedly recommend this property & would not hesitate to book again for ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loon Lake House
Beautiful home, fully appointed. Gorgeous property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
This property was perfect for our family. Plenty of room, very well stocked, clean, great yard and beach area for the little ones and adults alike. We had trouble finding it initially, and it is further away from Acadia then we realized, but manageable. Beautiful location, great host, we had a wonderful first family trip to the Maine coastal area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Alycia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times in Maine!
We had a wonderful stay at the house. The house is nicely stocked including the kitchen. My family loved the secluded feel and being able to take the canoe and kayaks out together on the pond, which felt more like a lake. We spent most of our days hiking and exploring Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. The house is definitely off the beaten path, and we had to drive most days about an hour to get to our Destination which was no big deal for us, but if that’s not for you this house may be a little out of the way if you are planning to spend most days in Acadia National Park. However for us it was a great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Goffstown, NH

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The property was immaculate when we arrived. Plenty of room for our entire family of 14. Not sure why the water is called a pond. The lake is large and very clean. We will book again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G., Carriere, MS

Liked: Cleanliness
I can't say enough good things~
I've stayed at many rental houses throughout the years, and this by far has to be the best. The property was clean, extremely well equipped, and well thought out. The manager was communicative and pleasant to work with. Plus, the pictures on this site do not do it justice. It is far more beautiful in person. Can't wait to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Syracuse

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, Clean and well stocked.
Wonderful home that is very well stocked with everything we needed. All pots and pans were high quality and good shape. The best stocked home of all we have rented Plenty of towels for 9 people. It is a remote location which is what we were looking for, very little boat traffic on the pond, very quite and peaceful. Nice little beach to access the water. Wonderful sunsets and calling loons. VRBO agent and owners very easy to work with. Highly recommend renting this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful vacation
This is our second vacation at this rental property. Both have been fabulous. The owners are wonderful to work with. The property is clean, very spacious and well equipped. The sunsets are beautiful and the stars are magnificent. We stood out on the deck and saw the most beautiful night sky. What we enjoy most about this property is the peacefulness and the calling of the loons at night.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Oasis
This was our second year here on the same week. We chose to come back here because the house was just perfect. Lots of space, clean and well cared for, and right on the pond. Loons, Merganza ducks, the view from the dock. Driving distance can be a problem if you let it, we did not. We made our plans around location this year and were not disappointed. Brought our own kayaks and found many great lakes and ponds to kayak that were close to the house, even photographed a bald eagle on one of our kayak excursions. Took one day and went to Acadia hiking. Thank to our hosts for such a beautiful home and for making things so easy. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
April Get Away
Beautiful home and nice country property. Would have been better in the summer when you could enjoy going for a swim, but we did get out in the canoe which was nice. Justn one word of caution. DON'T TREUST YOUR GPS! It took us on the wrong road a few times, and usually wanted one that was closed off or one that should have been.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Great house, great location, perfect interactions with owner/managers. Definitely staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location!
My husband and I loved the property and the house exceeded our expectations. The views of the pond were beautiful!! We loved the peace and quiet and enjoyed sitting on the dock watching the sun set over the water. We will definitely book again with this property. Thank you!

2/10 Terrible

Amit P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
terrible road leads to home
If you only look at the pictures, will definitely like the home. But if you try to find the home specially after sunset you will end up praying to GOD more than ever as even google map surrenders and never takes you there. Last 2 to 3 miles to home are scary and horrible after sunset. Home was also not as clean as we usually get in other holiday homes; nowhere close to covid standard cleaning. Only kitchen area was clean but everywhere else we noticed dust and flies were also roaming to scare kids. We have been to many lake front houses across the country but never had such pathetic roads leading to home. Will never recommend it to anyone or stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakehouse Leisure Time
The house was beautiful and the outside setting on the lake was awesome. It is definitely a little remote and the last few miles could be tricky with a low sitting vehicle; but other than that, we had a great time. Kayaking on the lake and listening to the loons was just so relaxing. If we come back to Maine, this would definitely be a great option again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Domenic V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property we stayed at was a breath of fresh air, literally.
This house couldn’t have been more perfect, especially the reason for this trip being a gateway from the hustle and noise of city life. The house itself was gorgeous and perfect for the group I came with. Each morning making a pot of coffee and sitting by the dock, to taking day trips to Acadia and Bar Harbor to embrace the tourist lifestyle. I will be more than happy to stay here again wothout question.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised!
This property is as advertised! Great location right on Molasses Pond with lots of on-site activities - swimming, boating, fishing, yard games, camp fires. etc. The sunsets were breathtaking and the bass were biting all week. Our party of 8 consisted of three families ranging in age from "grandma" to a 3 year old. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their time! Some things to be aware of... The house has all wood and tile floors. This makes it pet friendly but also makes the sound travel throughout. Also, the 4 loft beds are exposed to the main living area. These two elements combined mean you should be conscious of noise from your night owls and/or early birds. Also, the drive into Acadia/Bar Harbor is a good hour. If you don't mind driving that won't be an issue, but otherwise something of which to be aware. If you're looking for live bait for fishing, the closest place we could find was the Tideway Market Irving in Hancock right on Rt. 1. I think the best test of a property is whether we'd want to return. In the words of my 14 year old: "Dad, can we come back here again?" Enough said!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home and Views
My family of 13 stayed in the beautiful lake home for a week. They had just about everything we needed in the kitchen. We loved the kayak and canoe, billiards and ping pong. The sunsets were beautiful. We did a big puzzle too since we did have rain most of the week. We were able to go to Acadia, the Lumberjack show, and a seal and lobster boat tour in Bar Harbor followed by ice cream for dinner! We did enjoy a couple dinners out, but really enjoyed the Lobster BBQ. They had the best lobster and blueberry pie.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank L., Wrentham usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Private
The stay was very good very quiet and great access to Pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much Needed Post Covid Vacation
The property was everything we hoped for and more. It was immaculately clean, inviting and the water access and fishing dock were a welcome retreat. We kayaked on the pond, the husbands fished while the wives photographed. Beautiful scenery inclusive of Loons, Hooded Merganzer with their offspring, swallow tail butterflies....it was magnificent. The only drawback was the distance to town and Acadia. Once we adjusted our thinking, we were able to enjoy local hiking and kayaking on the many local lakes and ponds. Looking forward to booking again, maybe with the grandkids.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021