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Franca's Place - A Historic Cottage - Mount Desert Island Maine

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Dining
Terrace/patio
Second bedroom off the living room on the ground floor.
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Place, Seal Cove Pond
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom next to kitchen

1 Double Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom off of Living Room

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Bedroom Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Franca's Place - A Historic Cottage - Mount Desert Island Maine

Originally built when Maine was part of Massachusetts, this rustic historic cabin has been updated with modern amenities. Fireplace and baseboard heat for chilly nights, and window air conditioners for warm days. Walk to Acadia National Park hiking trails and public access swimming, and short drive to Algerine Coast off the Cape Road, where you can enjoy the sunset, have a barbecue on the beach or launch your kayak.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
If it's possible to start the washing machine with a load of sheets, that would be greatly appreciated.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please enjoy our lovingly restored historic home and treat it gently. Please remove muddy shoes when entering, use only septic safe toilet tissue. Be

Important information

You need to know

Property # 859344vb
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
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 deadlock

About the area

Seal Cove

Located in Seal Cove, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • Seal Cove Pond - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 20 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Franca's Place - A Historic Cottage - Mount Desert Island Maine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Franca's Place - A Historic Cottage - Mount Desert Island Maine?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Franca's Place - A Historic Cottage - Mount Desert Island Maine?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Franca's Place - A Historic Cottage - Mount Desert Island Maine?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Franca's Place - A Historic Cottage - Mount Desert Island Maine located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Seal Cove Pond and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Francesca and Isabella Bannerman

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The photo shows caretaker Sheryl Woodyard and owner Franca Bannerman in September 2015, in front of the abundant apples from the apple trees on the property. A former French teacher, Franca Bannerman has since retired to California.

Why they chose this property

Originally purchased by Franca Bannerman as a summer home for family visits while her husband Dr. Robin M.Bannerman was researching and lecturing at the Jackson Lab in Bar Harbor, Franca's Cottage has been lovingly restored in the years since, hosting generations of family and friends.

What makes this property unique

The quiet location next to all the fantastic amenities of Acadia is what drew us to the property. The living room picture window gives a view of the yard and lovely pine and apple trees, and the side yard is perfect for out door dinners, and playing with little ones

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