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Historic 1940s lakeside cabin on spring-fed pond. Close to Acadia National Park

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 486 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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Franklin, ME
  • Place, Abrams Pond
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Donnell Pond
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic 1940s lakeside cabin on spring-fed pond. Close to Acadia National Park

In the center of Franklin lies a delightful two-bedroom cabin, providing a warm and welcoming escape for your upcoming holiday. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, lobster pot, coffee maker, some basic spices and paper products to get you started. In the kitchen you will find all the necessary dishes and utensils to prepare delicious meals. Unwind in the comfortable living room, or step outside and enjoy the fresh air on the deck. On chilly evenings, you can cozy up to the wood stove and enjoy a game or two from the selection provided.

Outdoor enthusiasts will be happy with the cabin's proximity to nearby points of interest in the Acadia region where you can explore the great outdoors. Right at your front door you will find swimming, nature watching and kayaks available for your use. It is a slow incline so even the littlest swimmers can splash around in the waters edge.
After a day of adventure, return to the cabin to watch remarkably beautiful sunsets and relax by the fire pit, surrounded by the peaceful ambiance of the property. Families will appreciate the games and entertainment options, ensuring everyone has a memorable stay. The bathroom is in a separate building from the main cabin, approximately 20 feet from the main building, and is for your use only.

Amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a washing machine and dryer, and essential toiletries make this cabin a true home away from home. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a family-friendly vacation, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience to make your stay truly unforgettable.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Abrams Pond. Features include laundry facilities. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, a living room and a Smart TV
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 9 minutes by car from Abrams Pond and 12 minutes from Donnell Pond
As a guest of Historic 1940s lakeside cabin on spring-fed pond. Close to Acadia National Park, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Franklin cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 925 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please only strip used beds and place used sheets & towels on living room floor
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please be respectful of noise level for neighbors sake. There are elderly neighbors right next door, so please no excessive noise.
Please no fireworks or wood brought in from other states. Bad bugs! Please make sure campfires are thoroughly doused. There is a hose available.
Septic system is very sensitive, please do not flush anything other than toilet paper.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Swim vests are on site-but all sizes may not be.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Reviews

Historic , cozy 2 bedroom original cabin at the waters edge in Franklin ME Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything couldn't have been more perfect! The host was outstanding-- she even started a fire in the wood stove for us so that the cabin would be toasty when we arrived after a day of hiking in Acadia. The place itself is exactly as described and if anything even nicer. I wish I could live there! The lake was gorgeous, the beds comfortable and the stars were amazing. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin was very comfy with everything there that was advertised as being there! Water, wood for the fire, towels, sheets. HOT shower, woo!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very clean. No potable water and had to go outside to use the toilet. Only heat was electric heaters and a woodstove. I did not understand it would be that way. I would not go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio R.

Liked: Cleanliness
I was a little shocked that there was no potable water and that the bathroom was outside
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was absolutely adorable! We loved it. The views and location were absolutely stunning and so very peaceful, exactly what my husband and I were looking for. The host left us the cutest card with all the ins and out of the cabin as well as there cell if we needed anything. 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property in a beautiful area right on the lake. It’s perfect for a getaway up north.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cabin was exactly what we were hoping for. The property was a quick 30 minute drive to Acadia. The nights were cool but the space heaters kept us perfectly warm. The bathhouse was directly outside the camp and had another heater. There were thoughtful touches everywhere, from the glass container with potable water next to the bathroom sink, to the extra blankets to help with the changing season, to the kayaks readily available for our use. This is most definitely a place we would rent again and recommend to anyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cabin. Perfect location for all the activities we planned.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was perfect and just what we needed. The lakefront property was idyllic and indeed the slice of wilderness heaven promised in the listing. The host, Barb, was helpful, kind, compassionate, and quite amenable and understanding. She even came out in a storm when we locked ourselves out by accident. The location and proximity to other jewels of Maine as well as the freshest of seafood and Maine home cooking made day trips a very feasible possibility! You can’t miss with this property … we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kandice D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family reunion

Barb was wonderful to work with and everything was wonderful. We were visiting family on the pond so the location was perfect. We enjoyed the beautiful pond views and being close to several hiking trails. We hope to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Calm/peaceful retreat

My husband and I stayed at this camp for a full week, and it was paradise! Listening to the loons, watching the bald eagles, watching the ducks on the pond. The cabin is adorable. If you want a peaceful escape this is the place for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michele T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Two Night Stay in Maine Cabin

My daughter and I enjoyed the cozy cabin, beautiful lake, and fire pit very much. It did rain one night making nighttime trips to the bathroom building more inconvenient (which I must admit that I had not seen in the description that the bathroom was in a separate building). Maybe having an umbrella available by the cabin door would be good idea. I loved the smell of the pines and wood chips that greeted me each time I was outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic Cabin

This was a wonderful place to stay, felt just like a summer camp! Cute cabin with a beautiful pond next to it for swimming/fishing/kayaking, etc. About 45 minutes from Acadia National Park, depending on what trail you're headed to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and Rustic Lakeside

The cabin and property were as listed. Communication with the property manager was great! Thoughtful, friendly and easy to work with. Beautiful lake, rustic and fun. We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was older but very well kept. Nice and close to Bar Harbor and Acadia Park (about 40 minutes).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene Getaway - Must See!

Don't skip past this listing - this was a true gem. We felt the true Maine cabin experience, could get to Acadia in 35 minutes, 15 minutes to the grocery, so the convenience is there if you're nervous about the distance. The pond was gorgeous, my family loved using the kayaks and swimming. The cabin was very well equipped and we were able to cook our own meals with ease. Barb was a very friendly and thoughtful host as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lakeside cabin

My significant other and I had a beautiful stay at this unique cozy cabin! This was our home base while in the area exploring Acadia and we loved starting our day with views of the lake and coming back to enjoy relaxing by the firepit. Everything was as described and it was nice having our own private bathroom a few steps from the main cabin along with access to a washer and dryer to keep our laundry fresh after a week of traveling and camping. Barbara was extremely helpful and communicated very well in planning for our arrival and answering questions we had during the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot!

We loved being on the lake - charming cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay!

We had a great time at Barbara’s waterfront cabin — perfect for a long weekend getaway. The cabin was clean and homey, and Barbara was very communicative! The access to the water and the kayaks provided made for a great time on the pond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Apisit S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin with gorgeous view.

Good for Get Away vacation. Easy to get in touch with the host. We'll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming vintage Maine Camp

Barbara and Tom are wonderful hosts with a beautiful vintage camp located right on the water. A true wildlife lovers oasis we saw beavers, otters, loons, osprey and many other birds. The fishing was a hit. Location was convenient to Acadia yet removed from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor making for the perfect retreat. We will definitely be coming back. David & Pattie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot, quiet

Relaxing in every way. Everything we needed, and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was beautiful. An amazing sunset over the lake greeted us as we arrived late Friday. My daughter, niece and nephew immediately went to the dock on the property and started fishing while I unpacked the car. There is a separate area for a campfire which we relaxed at to make s'mores. The next morning the kids fished and I kayaked before we left for Bar Harbor and Acadia. We made it back to the lake cabin to cook dinner, fish and kayak some more and relax. We had our own bathroom cabin steps from the main cabin with a toilet stall, shower stall and sink. It offered privacy and gave a country home feeling. We left the next morning and it was bittersweet. My gripe to myself was that our stay was too short. I absolutely want to come back to this same place, make more memories and stay longer next time. Very relaxing, homey, quiet and felt private while being surrounded by nature. Barbara thoughtfully left us a package of whoopie pies and really made this cabin feel comfortable for us. We all loved this experience, amenities and it was plenty of space for us. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francoise J.

Liked: Cleanliness
La cabane est rustique et charmante. Belle situation au bord du lac Très propre . L’hôtesse a été très réactive et très efficace par sms Ce qui n’est pas spécifié dans l’annonce , c’est que les toilettes et la douche sont séparées de la cabane, à environ 20 m . Cela ne nous a pas posé de problème, mais pourrait en poser à des personnes âgées etc … Le réfrigérateur n’est pas très froid . Mais nous avons adoré ce lieu
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025