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Taylor Camp: Lakeside Log Cabin on Tunk Lake - Rents by the Week: Sun/Sun - 4 BR

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Local Map: Tunk Lake, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor & Ellsworth
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Sullivan, ME
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪63 min drive‬
  • Village Green
    ‪63 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Bed Room (Upstairs)

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Guest (Upstairs)

2 Twin Beds

Guest Room (Downstairs)

2 Twin Beds

Master (Downstairs)

1 King Bed

Downstairs

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Taylor Camp: Lakeside Log Cabin on Tunk Lake - Rents by the Week: Sun/Sun - 4 BR

The Taylor Camp is available to families who want a quiet and relaxing vacation on one of the most beautiful and private lakes in all New England. Five miles long, Tunk Lake has only 12 cabins on the southern 2/3 of the lake. The Taylor Camp is perfect for your family vacation. The cabin is a log cabin with all the conveniences of home: TV/Internet, washer/dryer, screened in porch...and much more. It just doesn't get any better than this! DownEast Magazine (June 2019) named Tunk Lake one of 32 of the most beloved "Great Ponds" in Maine each with its own character and charm.

BOOKING: The Taylor Camp is available from Mid-June through October. We still have weeks available in June, Sept & Oct 2025.

WEEKLY RATES: $1,995 (June), $2,695 (4th of July week through Labor Day week, $1,995 remaining Sept through Oct.

DISCOUNTS: In Sept/Oct, we offer a 15% discount for booking 2 consecutive weeks and will consider a minimum of 4 days. Contact us for details.

LOCAL: Ellsworth is about 30 minutes from the Taylor Camp. It includes 2 grocery store chains (Hanaford & Shaws), WalMart, Fast Food (McDonalds, Wendys, Friendly's, Taco Bell, etc), Home Depot, a Hospital, Walk-in Medical Clinic, and much more.

LOCATION: In the heart of DownEast Maine: It is less than an hour from Bangor, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. And 30 minutes from Ellsworth where you will do most of your shopping. There is swimming, hiking, Mt. climbing, boating, fishing on Tunk Lake, and since the lake has so few cabins, boat traffic is very light.

TUNK LAKE: One of the cleanest and deepest lakes in Maine. No Jet Skis are allowed (by law). Fishing requires a license and is prohibited by law Oct-Dec.

BAR HARBOR : A beautiful old New England town and a must-see.

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK: The northeast’s only national park. Don't miss Schoodic Point which is part of Acadia National Park and is just up the coast the from the camp in the Winter Harbor area.

RESTAURANTS: There are many restaurants between Tunk Lake and Ellsworth, in the Winter Harbor area, and in Bar Harbor. There is something for everyone from all the major fast food chains (in Ellsworth) to very fine dining.

Property manager

Jim Taylor
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
They should be supervised and stay near the cabin.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets: Dogs Only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not in the cabin, anywhere the property or road
PROPERTY: No Smoking or fires in/around the cabin or camp road. No running, jumping/diving off the dock. No food/garbage thrown in the woods/lake.
BOATS: At the end of the rental Canoe/Kayaks must be out of the water turned over on the dock or on land so they do not fill with rain water.
RENTAL AGREEMENT: Once a deposit is made, a rental agreement must be signed and returned within a week.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Sullivan

Located in Sullivan, this cabin is in the city center and on the waterfront. Tidal Falls and Schoodic Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bar Harbor Whale Watching and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing.
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Sullivan, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 59 min drive - 57.5 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 63 min drive - 60.1 km
  • West Street Historic District - 63 min drive - 59.8 km
  • Village Green - 63 min drive - 60.2 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 74 min drive - 67.4 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sullivan Harbor Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tracey's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chester Pike's Galley - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tracy's Seafood - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sullivan House Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Taylor Camp: Lakeside Log Cabin on Tunk Lake - Rents by the Week: Sun/Sun - 4 BR pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Taylor Camp: Lakeside Log Cabin on Tunk Lake - Rents by the Week: Sun/Sun - 4 BR?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Taylor Camp: Lakeside Log Cabin on Tunk Lake - Rents by the Week: Sun/Sun - 4 BR?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Taylor Camp: Lakeside Log Cabin on Tunk Lake - Rents by the Week: Sun/Sun - 4 BR located?

Located in the heart of Sullivan, this cabin is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Schoodic Beach and within 12 mi (20 km) of Schoodic Mountain and Sullivan Harbor Farm. Donnell Pond and Tidal Falls are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reset and relax at the Taylor Camp
The perfect get away for nature lovers! Quiet and peaceful with all the amazing things that are Maine
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
40th anniversary at Tunk Sept 2024
Jim's camp was more than we could have hoped for... well stocked, serene, beautiful envirnment, good communication.,, We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with our adult children and grandchildren and we were all comfortable and felt taken care of. We hope to come back in a couple years again...!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taylor Camp
The Taylor camp was wonderful, well equipped and very clean. The property manager was very thoughtful and reached out several times to make sure we had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. The view of the stars from the dock was breathtaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bliss
Wonderful, restful week at lovely Taylor Camp, we loved everything about it! Comfortable, serene, quiet. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful peace and privacy
This was our second year and we continue to fall in love with this property and how we can completely relax and rejuvenate. This is a home; not a camp. Just lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

annemarie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
8 Years of fabulous family vacations on Tunk Lake at this cabin! We can't be more thankful to Jim and his Family for sharing their Maine Camp on Tunk with us. We also, recommend renting a boat from Rob Marshall at Downeast Boat Rental to create even more fabulous family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marce` M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular
A wonderful experience, especially if you want peace and quiet. Camp is beautiful and well appointed with anything you might need or want.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing stay!
This was our second stay at Taylor Cabin. The cabin is welcoming and comfortable, the lake views are beautiful, and we’ve never been anywhere more peaceful and secluded! We spent most of our time floating and kayaking on the lake or sitting on the dock just enjoying the picturesque views and the nighttime stars. Day trips to Winter Harbor, Bar Harbor, and Acadia were also highlights. Hope to return again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tunk Lake Amazing
Camp was better than advertised. Neighbors were great. Met Baldwins and Boss's. Very Nice! Couldn't have appreciated the area more. Thank you Jim!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and peaceful
Taylor Camp is the perfect spot for those seeking a serene space to enjoy the natural beauty of Maine. The house was clean and comfortable, felt roomy even for our large group, and was equipped with everything we needed - stocked kitchen, excellent laundry, games and puzzles, kayaks w/ PFDs, a grill, comfortable beds, large closets, lots of hooks for hanging things, a fabulous screened porch, and much else I'm forgetting to mention. Tunk Lake is a treasure. Great hiking nearby, and we also made several trips to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The owner provided great information prior to our trip and was helpful after arrival as well. We feel fortunate that we found the Taylor Camp for our family trip to Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maine Cabin
The best secluded cabin ever. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Can’t say enough good things about this property. Jim was super easygoing through the entire process. The cabin is such an awesome property, and is far away enough but still within reason to restaurants and shopping centers. Tunk Lake is so peaceful and the views from the dock are breathtaking. Anyone looking to get away to an awesome cabin in a tranquil setting this is for you. We will most certainly be coming back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to relax and take in the beauty of Maine
Our second year in a row staying at Taylor Camp. Jim has an amazing place and we look forward to returning year after year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and privacy
Loon chatter on the lake, the change of seasons right before our eyes, and the okay to bring our dog made this a special vacation. Such a beautiful spot with so much privacy! It felt like a real disconnect from "normal" life. Much needed and much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace J., HARTLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
tunk lake cabin
beautiful lakefront cabin fully and thoughfully equipped..we had a lovely time even with the miserable weather thru most of our stay and leaving a day early as we were in hurricane Lees path..highly recommend this property..
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

annemarie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As Always The Way Life Should Be
Thank you for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., New Haven

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake House
Taylor Camp is on a beautiful and quiet lake that’s really the star of the show. The house is comfortable, well laid out for a family, well equipped, and nicely kept. We especially enjoyed sitting on the screen porch and listening to the loons at night. We enjoyed our stay and hope to come back at point in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber K., Clendenin, West Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Fantastic property. Private and relaxing with plenty to do. Beautiful lakefront with swimming, canoeing, and kayaking only a few steps away from your front door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing vacation!
The cabin is beautiful and spacious, and has everything we could have asked for. We loved the location...very quiet and secluded, but close enough to shopping, restaurants, etc. We enjoyed canoeing, kayaking, and just relaxing at the cabin; we also made several trips to Mount Desert Island for hiking, whale watching, etc. The owner was extremely helpful, answering questions before we even booked and providing a lot of info about the cabin, the area, restaurants, etc. before we arrived. Awesome time for the whole family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful as always
Secluded and serene. Our weather stunk but it didn't matter in such surroundings
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
Terrific restful and private escape to the beauty of nature and crystal clears waters of Tunk Lake. We loved kayaking, canoeing, and snorkeling as well as venturing over to Acadia national park for several days of hiking. The cabin was fully stocked, clean and comfortable. The beds were comfy and the layout was perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Tallahassee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and plenty
Came with family and found this vacation rental to be one of the best I have stayed at in the last 25 years. It is comfortable while remaining stylish. The kitchen is well stocked for meal preparation. The porch is large and a great place to read and unwind. I especially loved the time spent on the lake in the canoe provided. It was so private, quiet and peaceful. I had my two year old grandchild and was a little concerned about safety but the Taylor cabin was thoughtfully prepared for little ones with latch locks on the porch and a baby gate for the stairs. The cabin is in close proximity to Winter Harbor and Acadia Schoodic Peninsula which is a lot quieter than the main park and every bit as beautiful. Nearby is Chippers restaurant and the food is excellent though it's more a place for adult and not children (make reservations). The lobster pounds close by offer a good variety of seafood and the prices are low. We had everything that we needed at this cabin and it was hard to end our two week vacation! I really didn't want to leave. I deeply appreciate the Taylor's sharing their family retreat with travelers.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda D., North Ridgeville Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect
Nice clean comfortable cabin. It had everything we needed. The cabin warmed quickly. Remote. No complaints. The leaves, lake and woods absolutely beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Retreat
This is our second year staying at the Taylor Cabin. We absolutely love the tranquility and peacefulness of the location. Thank you for letting us rent such a wonderful place. See you soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect escape to Maine
This place was the perfect place to relax and unwind while taking in the beauty of Maine. We loved the pricacy, the tranquil kayaking, the soothing sound if the loons, and the nature walks each morning. The camp is close to all you would want to do if you want to take in the sites as well. We stayed a week and wish it we would have stayed 2!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jim Taylor

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My father built the Taylor Camp for his family in 1992 so it was not built as a typical rental property. It is only available for rental a few weeks a year in the summer and fall. Buying land on Tunk Lake is virtually impossible at any price as it is heavily protected by conservation easements.

Why they chose this property

The camp is on 15 acres and has 1,000' of shoreline. There are only about a dozen camps at the southern 2/3 of the lake so it is quiet and peaceful. The camp is well maintained which is why we have gotten such great reviews. Although it is off the beaten path, it has all the conveniences of home and is only 30 minutes from Ellsworth which has all your shopping needs.

What makes this property unique

The Taylor Camp is 100% log cabin with not a single piece of sheetrock. Just look at all the 5 star reviews. You are not really roughing it at the Taylor Camp, but you can tell your friends you are.

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