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

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Dining
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Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Franklin, ME
  • Donnell Pond
    16 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    46 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    50 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    32 min drive

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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
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About the area

Franklin

When you stay at this cabin in Franklin, you'll be on the waterfront and 13 minutes by car from Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show. .This cabin is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Acadia National Park and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Donnell Pond.
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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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

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
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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

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

8/10 Good

Cyd L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

susanne c.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B., Newry

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing
A perfect spot to get away, yet close to Acadia. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca S.

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
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

10/10 Excellent

Phillip O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place to stay. We absolutely loved the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott R., Pottstown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a quiet getaway
Perfect sized cabin for a two person getaway in an absolutely beautiful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

cecil w., usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Log Cabin
Good Place to stay. Very nice to relax and fish. Caught crappie Small Mouth Bass Muskie. I would go back again. Note this/ If you go away from the bigger towns the food gets better and cheaper. Thanks so much for having us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jake B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S., Ballston Spa, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin for a quiet getaway
The cabin is pretty small but for just me, it was great. The stairs to the 2nd floor bedroom have no railing, so I opted for the futon on the main floor and with an air mattress it was very comfortable. The provided heater was enough to keep the cabin heated so I never had to used the wood burning stove. Outlets are scarce so take an extension cord or 2. Overall, I loved the little cabin and I'd stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin on a beautiful lake.
The owner thought of every little detail to ensure people have a great vacation! Everything was exactly as it was outlined in the listing and even more. Thank you for sharing your great property with us, we had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Pond
Great location on the pond. We loved it. Kayak and canoe were a plus. We recommend this cute and cozy cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021