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The Cottage | Peaceful 32-Acre Lakefront Getaway | Canoe, Firepit & Big Deck

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Interior
TV, books

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

The Cottage | Peaceful 32-Acre Lakefront Getaway | Canoe, Firepit & Big Deck

Lazy Lumberjack Lakeside Cottage

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Located on a gorgeous 32-acre property just 8 minutes from Franklin, The Cottage offers a serene waterfront haven. Take the canoe and kayak out on Great Pond. Enjoy alfresco meals on the deck, then gather around the firepit. This one bedroom vacation rental offers a genuine cabin feel with modern upgrades and all the comforts of home. If traveling with a larger group, consider also renting The Cabin -- located about a 10-minute walk away.

After fun-filled days, relax in the comfy living area and watch a new movie on the smart TV. The well-equipped kitchen has everything needed to create your favorite dishes. When it’s time to dine, the table seats four. The Cottage has a queen bed in the bedroom and a full-size futon in the living area. The bathroom is configured with a tub/shower combination. A twin bed can be found in the open loft area. The loft is accessed via a steep ladder, safety rails recently added.

The wraparound deck has incredible vistas of the surrounding woods and peekaboo lake views. Make use of the gas grill and enjoy an afternoon cookout. Enjoy starlit nights around the wood-burning firepit. This lakefront property includes the use of a canoe, kayak and paddleboard. The Cottage has a three-story layout with a ramp to the front door. Additional perks include complimentary Wi-Fi and a private washer/dryer.

Nestled on Great Pond, your vacation home offers wonderful seclusion, but is still only an 8-minute drive from Franklin and a 20-minute drive from Ellsworth. For an incredible day trip, pay a visit to Acadia National Park or Bar Harbor.

Things to Know

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Dock details:



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

68821

About the neighborhood

Map
Franklin, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 32 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 46 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 50 min drive
  • Village Green - 50 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 60 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruth & Wimpy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪YU Take Out - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ironbound Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Sullivan Harbor Farm Smokehouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Galley - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage | Peaceful 32-Acre Lakefront Getaway | Canoe, Firepit & Big Deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage | Peaceful 32-Acre Lakefront Getaway | Canoe, Firepit & Big Deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage | Peaceful 32-Acre Lakefront Getaway | Canoe, Firepit & Big Deck?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage | Peaceful 32-Acre Lakefront Getaway | Canoe, Firepit & Big Deck located?

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

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The Cottage | Peaceful 32-Acre Lakefront Getaway | Canoe, Firepit & Big Deck Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 32 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
An amazing place to stay. We absolutely loved the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Peaceful retreat
The property is beautiful and relaxing. The cabin is very rustic but comfortable. Unfortunately, the temperature was unseasonably warm for the area when we visited. There are multiple fans but they are small. A few larger fans (for these unusual times) would have been nice. Overall, a very relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Adrian Z.

Log Cabin on the Pond next to ATV trails
Cool spot on the water, the house was spacious and the second floor primary bedroom was comfortable and clean. The dock seemed well maintained along with the fire pit. Wood was provided, stacked near the fire pit. Internet worked great. This property is near some active ATV trails, and we had some unwelcome visitors our last night with 3 loud ATVs out on the dirt road in front of the cabin and trails until nearly midnight. If you love four wheelers - great! If not, then this location may not be for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Great location and space!
Kind of wild how quiet it was all the time. Awesome using the boats on the property and cooking in the kitchen was great. Comfortable bed/couch. Only thing was that we experienced some lights up at our windows/skylights that made no sense at all and moved erratically. Freaked us out. No noise and then they disappeared. Crazy! But still a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Quiet Rustic Getaway
Beautiful property right on the lake. Firewood provided with the rental was a nice extra. Location is perfect for those who want to avoid crowds. Took about 45 minutes to get to Acadia NP and an hour to Bangor airport. Cabin has no AC which was not a problem with the cooler temperatures.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful getaway in the woods.
I loved how quiet and isolated this property was! You could hear a pin drop when standing outside. There weren't even any birds to wake you in the morning. The wife and I stayed there for our anniversary week and enjoyed every minute of it. Week cooked in the nice little kitchen and grilled outside once. On the one day it rained, we stayed in all day and streamed movies or watched ones from their small DVD collection. The furniture was very comfortable. Even I at 6'4" slept fine in the smaller full size bed. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jake B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Water didn’t work
Property was nice but water didn’t work in the house. My wife was not happy at all. Customer service was of no help so unfortunately I will not be using vrbo again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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4/10 Poor

Zack V.

Nice cabin, but service from Vacasa was lacking
Overall nice little cabin on a beautiful secluded pond. Despite saying wood for the fireplace was provided there was no wood when we arrived. It was October and was only 30°F outside and the tiny space heater was no where near enough. Reached out to Vacasa who didn't even want to put in a ticket for the wood. Also had two of the three kitchen lights out and the door lock battery died so it wouldn't work. So 3 service tickets in the first 24 hours. They only ever fixed the door. So we sat in the dark in the kitchen and bought our own wood. I was told the would reimburse the wood but when I tried texting the local manager i was promptly blocked and none of my messages will deliver. In conclusion a really nice beautiful cabin that was ruined by poor management.

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
NO HEAT
This would probably be fine in the summer, but should not be rented off season. Original listing had no menu of it being just a summer house/not having heat. Also did not realize it's being listed through a management company. Introductory email specifically said there was a wood stove and wood provided. No wood was there. I went to use the stove and it had a gas insert that i could not get working. I called the help number and the people in Oregon (yes, Oregon!) told me a series of lies and tried gaslighting me saying they told me stove didn't work. The ad on vrbo was magically rewritten less than 24 hours after my first complaint. It was down to 47 the next morning. I slept in my truck 2 nights due to the cold. It was never comfortable in there. Vacasa has totally ignored me. Vrbo has also not been much help. Complaints are being filed with BBB and my credit card. In addition, WI-FI is pretty much non existent, bring your own paper products--including TP, and there's barely enough hot water for one shower.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca R., Annapolis, US

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don't ever stay with Vacasa
Managed by Vacasa, horrible customer service - they aren't located in the same country and they told me "someone will be out shortly to serve you" (obviously no one came). Outdated and changed ads for the cabin. The cabin ad stated clearly that there was a *WOOD STOVE* in the "winter months". I booked the cabin because of this feature. I received THREE acknowledgment and preparation emails from Vacasa stating that the wood stove would be available and that WOOD WOULD BE PROVIDED IN THE FOYER. I show up and there is no wood stove, there is a gas stove - and it's turned off for the season. They have since changed their ad but it still says "wood stove"... it's a gas stove with fake wood... come on people... 52 degrees in the Cabin when I arrived during daylight hours. Blatant laziness that the stove wasn't turned on for that low of temps. Does there have to be a risk of freezing to death before the heat is turned on? Oh and the "dock" was totally destroyed. Smoke Detectors kept beeping due to low battery. Wifi wasn't fast enough for the TV to simply load a single app. The mattress is spring and probably 50 years old. You're better off sleeping in a tent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

mark C.

Lumberjack
Very private rustic cabin with a nice view of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cyd L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage by the lake
We stayed for one night in this lovely, rustic cottage and wished we had more than one day to enjoy the amenities, which was a fantastic lakeside spot with a dock, fire pit, kayaks, and wrap around deck. The cottage was charming and cozy, with an unusual layout with a loft above the 2nd floor bedroom. The one minor glitch to the trip was having to call Vacasa repeatedly for the access code to the house, which we did not get until we are at the house.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara C.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Erick L.

Cute little cabin
Very peaceful little cabin with everything we needed. Would definitely go back again. You can tell the owners actually care and put time into the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Sarah K.

Peaceful and rustic
Rustic cabin with most required amenities, comfy bed, spacious for 2-4 people. The dock on the pond is superb. Such a gorgeous spot for coffee, reading or snoozing. Very nice to have kayak etc and paddle around the pond which is super quiet. We rode bikes on the nearby mixed use path which was fun. Easy access to Ellsworth and Acadia. Recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Amazing fishing location!
We loved the cozy cabin! We went in August and it was great. The pond next to the cabin is stocked with bass. We caught and released so many! Highly recommended for anyone that wants to fish.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

susanne c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lumber Jack cabin
Quiet peaceful restful week. Kayaking, hiking, reading and napping. Top three of our vacations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Fabulous
Very charming rustic log cabin. All the amenities and then some. Spent lots of time on the dock soaking in the beauty of the lake. Wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Amazing trip!
We loved this cottage. The grounds are gorgeous and the house is so cozy. The kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and relaxing
A perfect spot to get away, yet close to Acadia. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Perfect Maine Stay
This house was absolutely perfect for our stay in Maine! We spent most of our time in and around Bar Harbor, and although this house is about a 45 minute drive from that, it was an easy drive and felt like an amazing getaway from the city. You cannot beat the location on the picturesque Great Pond. It was a breath of fresh air to drink our coffee outside every morning with the view of the water before getting our day started. We felt perfectly safe as two young women staying here, as the house feels just secluded enough but not too much that makes you feel like you are completely isolated. It felt like a "glamping" experience to stay here in that it felt rustic while having all the amenities that you might miss while camping. The only thing I would say is beware that the ladder to the loft is very steep, and would probably not be the best fit for someone with mobility issues or a young child. Overall, our stay was wonderful and I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Peaceful lakeside stay
Quiet, serene, and private. Firepit was very relaxing, bed was comfortable, and the top room my son really enjoyed.
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8/10 Good

Lauren M.

Lake Cottage
The location to Acadia was convenient. Peaceful and private stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024