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Charming Lake front Cottage w/dock close to Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor

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A view from a wooden deck overlooking a large body of water with a forested island in the distance.
A room with three windows overlooking a body of water, a wooden deck outside, and a blue chair inside.
A cozy living room with a white sofa, blue armchairs, and a patterned rug.
A modern living room with a white sofa, two patterned throw pillows, a blue and white area rug, wooden walls, and a kitchen in the background.
A wooden interior with a dining table and chairs, a kitchen area with a stove and sink, and a door leading outside.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Branch Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ellsworth, ME
  • Place, Branch Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Telephone Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this cottage is near a water park and on the waterfront. Seacoast Fun Park and Bucksport Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Grand Theatre. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Ellsworth, ME

What's nearby

  • Branch Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Telephone Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 25 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 32 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 45 min drive - 58.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lucerne Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sofram - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Happytown - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Le Curter Ranch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Green Lake Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lake front Cottage w/dock close to Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Lake front Cottage w/dock close to Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Lake front Cottage w/dock close to Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor on 31 Dec 2026 start from £343, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Lake front Cottage w/dock close to Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lake front Cottage w/dock close to Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lake front Cottage w/dock close to Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lake front Cottage w/dock close to Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Branch Lake and Telephone Museum. Goose Pond is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! Absolutely stunning sunrise over the lake in the morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a cozy comfy stay!The lake and views are beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely but too brief stay. Everything was comfortable and the lake was soothing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a piece full get away this is perfect. Relaxing place on a lake with a canoe to explore clean warm water with a dock like rock to swim off not to far out enjoying everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but nice..only suggestions would be is a shelf in the shower and a coffee table in living room to set drinks on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful location right on the water. As for the home itself, I think it's important to state that each of the two bedrooms have no ceiling. So, effectively the house is one large rectangle with just walls and a door dividing each of the bedrooms. For a family who is familiar, it's probably not an issue. But it may be a problem for whose wanting sound privacy. Also, I would add a coffee table in the living room. My BF objected to uneven floors, but I barely noticed them. Morning coffee on the small side deck was lovely. We enjoyed the canoe, which seemed brand new.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
The host was hardly involved with the entire rental and process. Texts I sent with questions regarding the rental were vague and she referred me to VRBO for answers. I asked for a phone number to contact her in case of emergency and never got a response. I have rented many homes through VRBO and other rental sites and have always been able to interact with the host before and during my stays. The cottage was adequate and relatively clean. The light colored couch was full of stains and the throw pillows were shabby looking. The location of the cottage was great and it was a beautiful spot on the lake. I believe it was overpriced for what it was and the time of year, being after labor day. We wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2026
This renter asked for check in instructions and yes, I did tell her that VRBO sends check in instructions on how to access the property I did not see the email asking for my phone number until after they had left that is totally my fault although my phone number is listened on VRBO and at the property. As far as the price goes, we use the matrix provided by VRBO and it sets the price according to similar rentals in the area. I apologies you were unhappy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location

Cabin on lake

Great location great neighbors
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lakeside cabin!!

This was the perfect location!! We hope to stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin has a nice view of the lake, it was clean, there is AC in the main living area and a fan in every room. A television with cable in every room. I don't think we turned on the TV. The kitchen had every convenience a traveler would need as well as a washer and dryer. Picnic table and grill with patio in the back of the camp. Be prepared to bring your own coffee, cream and sugar. Camp has salt and pepper that's it. The bedrooms are very small, two people might find it uncomfortable to sleep in one bed. The bathroom is small. I would suggest to the host a simple table for the front of the camp or chairs with cup holders. The camp is surrounded by other camps so there isn't a lot of privacy but the neighbors are very friendly. Overall, positive experience we actually added an extra day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite and peaceful

Cozy little cottage right on the lake with all the essentials you need. Very Quiet and relaxing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location on water!

Wonderful use of canoe.... about 40 minute drive from Acadia National Park. Quiet area:) Manager provided great communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute lake side cabin

Great little cabin. Good location. Would have enjoyed more water toys. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lakefront Close to Acadia

We used the cabin as a home base to explore Acadia while having a fun and beautiful place to come back and see the sunsets and sunrises on the water. The little heater was enough to keep us warm during the chilly fall week we were there. Was a great spot for the two of us!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful week at the cottage! It was very comfortable, clean and well stocked. Having Branch Lake a few steps from the house was amazing. We swam and canoed several days and explored Ellsworth, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Of course, we couldn’t miss the popovers at the Jordan Pond House. We loved the cottage (as well as Maggie from next door) and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Autumn get away

We rents this property to be able to visit Acadia and not have to pay too much. It was a perfect weekend. Cabin was as advertised. Very clean. Magnificent view of the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An incredibly underrated gem

I stayed for a long 4th of July weekend with my parents and my husband. My husband immediately jumped into the beautiful lake for a swim, and we used the grill for bbq every night - it was fantastic. The vibes were perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was so relaxing. ..

It was a nice small cottage with a canoe which was perfect for my cousin and I. We went to Acadia National Park and Whale watching. My only request is to make sure there is at least two rolls of toilet paper in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Stayed Friday to Monday. The place was great!! Plenty of room for 4 adults. Kitchen had enough space to prepare meals. Living area works well for watching movies and playing board games. The best part is the view of the lake and fall foliage was beautiful!! Definitely recommend staying at this cabin on Branch Lakr. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
The lake is beautiful, however, the cottage is in poor condition. The entire cottage, especially the back deck slopes to one side. Upon arrival, we couldn’t open the back door but did notify the owner who came over promptly and picked up on the door to open it. There was a hornets nest in the eaves on the back deck. The private dock was very rickety and should be replaced before someone gets hurt. The outlet where the coffee machine is plugged in has separated from the wall and is dangerous. There were termite eggs in the window pane in living room. Some of the blinds were broken. Cleaning supplies (many duplicate products) filled the under sink cabinet in the bathroom leaving no room to store personal toiletries. The ceiling fan in one bedroom didn’t work and when pointed out to the owner, he stated he had never used it. I truly hope the owners address the condition of the cottage as it sits on a gorgeous lake in a beautiful area of Maine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ahh..!

Shelley’s little cottage was the best spot for our getaway! Clean, cozy, rustic-remodel, right on the lake. Quiet & respectful adult neighbors. Just enough supplies provided inside to allow us to pack less. Perfectly situated to spend a relaxing time on the lake or as a base to go exploring. We’d go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View looking over lake was what really made the stay tops. Could have spent the whole week in the cabin or on the lake. Just too much to do in the area. Our first time here. This place was very clean. Kitchen well stocked. Could've used a table at the windows over looking the lake. The floor in living room slopes little and door & couple windows stuck. The bathroom is small with some issues but to be re-done soon. Overall.....loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, comfortable cottage

The cottage by the lake is a quaint little cabin along a peaceful serene lake with a wonderful view. Definitely not the biggest or fanciest place but a wonderful quiet place surrounded by the beauty of Maine. Far enough away from the tourist traps of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Forest but yet close enough to go should you desire to be with people (yuck!) Nice accommodations with comfortable furnishings. Everything worked as expected with no issues. The communication with the owner was outstanding, fast and accurate. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Wish we could have contacted the host. One sleepless night because of air in the pipes. No way to turn off the water at the toilet which kept running. No water shut offs in the bathroom at all. Manually repositioning the broken flapper in the toilet after each flush was the work around. I'm sure water leaks into the sub floor because of the broken shower base.Great peaceful location. Appliances where great. Quaint cabin. In a beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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