A Family Owned & Family Oriented Cabin Retreat

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Water view

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Franklin, ME

Abrams Pond
‪4 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)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Set on a stream with direct access to The Sunrise Trail, take advantage of hiking, biking and ATVing. Stream allows for canoeing/kayaking while fishing or just taking in the beautiful scenery. Kayaks are provided for your leisure. Groups or couples can get back to nature while surrounded by moose, deer, bear, waterfowl and more. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from Ellsworth and 40 minutes from Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park. With 1200 acres of private land to explore, plenty of outdoor activities, wildlife and all the privacy you could want, our cabins make for a perfect getaway! Our Cabin is green ( run on solar power).

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Marijo Young

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area. Seacoast Fun Park and Downeast Scenic Railroad are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Sullivan Harbor Farm and L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet. Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Wild Acadia Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Franklin, ME

What's nearby

Abrams Pond - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 46 min drive - 46.9 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 50 min drive - 49.5 km
Village Green - 50 min drive - 49.4 km
Cadillac Mountain - 60 min drive - 56.8 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Downeast Cheesecakes - ‬7 min drive
‪182 Pizza - ‬9 min drive
‪Jordan's Snack Bar - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Family Owned & Family Oriented Cabin Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Family Owned & Family Oriented Cabin Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Family Owned & Family Oriented Cabin Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Family Owned & Family Oriented Cabin Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Abrams Pond and within 9 miles (15 km) of Donnell Pond and Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show. Black Beach and Sullivan Harbor Farm are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

31 Aug 2017

A special place

We had a wonderful stay at Meadow Camp. It is sited approximately one mile along a well kept off road track. Silence. There is a great view of a small river and meadow. So peaceful. The owners, and builders, Marijo and Dean were exceptional hosts, showing us lakes to swim in and generally being magnificent hosts. The lodge itself is very well appointed with a full kitchen with everything you could need - we had a family cook off and were never short of anything. The beds are great and there are 4 doubles and two singles. There are two satellite TVs but no wifi, which we enjoyed being off grid. The mobile reception is also difficult, again which we also enjoyed. It feels remote but is only a mile from a main road. There are two canoes and one canadian canoe by the cabin which you can use to paddle on the small river, we found a beaver dam up river. We saw beaver, hummingbirds, bald eagles and heard moose. There are plenty of black bear around but they never bother anyone. Mount Desert Island is about 35 mins away and was nice but busy with tourists, we preferred hanging out at Meadow Camp. We will be back, it is a really special place.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Laura L.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Incomparable Peace & Quiet

The cabin is cozy and had everything we needed for a tranquil, clean, and comfortable stay. We're a family of 4 and there were beds to spare. Marijo, the host, checked in via message to see how we were doing. She had also been prompt in answering my questions prior to our stay.The only drawback was the length of time it took to drive to Acadia NP each day (45-60 min depending on traffic) Next time we'll stay much closer, although that will likely mean sacrificing the peace of having a cabin to ourselves with only the birds for neighbors!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

1 Aug 2023

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It was fun and definitely a adventure

The cabin was beautiful and very clean. When we had a problem it was taken care of as soon as it could be taken care of. The owners of the property were very friendly and helpful. There was only one thing that could of been better the WiFi or internet connection could have been better. But everything else was great.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

M v.

24 Jul 2023

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Tranquil

Property is clean and comfortable. My 2 teenage sons and I enjoyed making fires in the firepit and using the kayaks in the little stream. Good location for relaxing while surrounded by nature.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benn R.

16 Oct 2022

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An incredible true Maine experience

Just an absolutely tremendous experience. We will never forget it and are hoping to return! Marijo made sure we had everything we needed. Highly, highly recommend.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

26 Aug 2022

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A hidden gem

We just got home from our stay in this cabin. The home is cozy, clean and well stocked. It's a mile off the road and sits on a beautiful meadow with a creek running in front of the porch. The property is just enormous and so lovely to walk around. We didn't have any contact with Marijo or Den while we were there but they left plenty of ways to reach them should we need assistance. If you're contemplating renting this home don't hesitate. You will not regret it at all. I hope to get back someday soon. You definitely need more than a week to explore the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

20 Aug 2022

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Grandson sees ocean first time

Was happy with location when visiting acadia national park. Cabin was nice. We came during drought and heat wave so we were a little hot a few evenings. Enjoyed the kayaks. We appreciated the owners kindness when we let propane tank run dry by mistake and left ceiling fan on all night and ran solar power out. We took many happy memories in the cabin back home with us.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi C.

31 Jul 2022

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Wonderful property and owners!

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cabin. It was exactly as described and it was very secluded, which was exactly what we were looking for. There was plenty of room for the 4 of us. We enjoyed the kayaks that were provided and found a beaver dam on one trip. The sunrises and sunsets were amazing!! The Young’s were excellent hosts and were very responsive to any need. We would love to return, but after 4 trips to Acadia I think we should let some other National Parks have a chance:) Thanks again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany F.

23 Jul 2022

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Lovely place to get away from it all!

This cabin is in an absolutely lovely area on Marijo and Dean's extensive property. It's the perfect place to get away from everything! It's so quiet at night, all you can hear are the frogs and crickets. During the day we watched for wildlife, but it was hot (by Maine standards) so we didn't see much. Note the listing says there is wifi, but it's at the garage, 1.5 miles from the cabin. And cell service is sketchy at best - I could generally get a weak signal sitting on the loveseat, enough to keep up my Wordle streak at least! :-) The opportunity to disconnect was welcome (at least by me) so this was fine, but others should be aware of it. The upstairs area is accessed by ladder, which is very sturdy but my 4 year old was a bit scared to descend on his own. A more confident and/or older kid would love it, though. And there's a very nice shaded patio area upstairs! The cabin is not air conditioned, which is fine for probably 50 weeks out of the year. Unfortunately for us, we were there in one of the other 2 weeks. The first few nights were ok as it got down in the lower 60s at night, enough to cool the inside quite nicely, but toward the end of our stay highs were approaching 90 and lows in the mid 60s didn't get it cool enough at night for our preference. That said, the cabin is built such that not a ton of direct sunlight gets in, so it doesn't get too oppressive even on hot days. The cabin is on solar power, so they do ask that you are considerate of energy usage. There was no shortage of sunlight during our stay, so we didn't have any problems with this despite leaving a light on all night for the kid. Marijo and Dean are both very nice and friendly, not that we needed much from them during our stay. I would love to stay here again, but maybe not during the hottest week of the year!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

16 Jul 2022

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Amazing

We absolutely love this cabin! We have stayed here twice and it is beautiful. The owners are awesome and have an amazing property!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

William P.

13 Jul 2022

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Remote, Relaxing, but HOT Getaway!

What a beautiful property! If you are looking for seclusion, privacy, and relaxation this is your place! We did have an issue with the bathroom sink leaking, and we were told a plumber was coming, but never showed up. Good help is hard to find, I guess, so we were unable to use the bathroom sink for our entire stay, which was annoying. Aside from that, just be aware there is no air conditioning at the cabin, and only one window fan, as well as a ceiling fan in the living room. A couple of the nights were unbearably hot! Overall, our stay was enjoyable, and we had a great time. The available kayaks and canoe's were also an added bonus! Note: beware when you flip the kayaks over, the second time we used them, there were TWO snakes inside the blue kayak! Makes for a funny story now, but had I not seen them and been out on the water when I discovered them, it would have been a much different story! (Ie. Heart attack!). The place is clean, and decently well stocked. Cell service is basically non-existent so don't expect to use your phone, and there is no wi-fi. They say there is wi-fi at the garage, but its 1.5 miles from the house, so you can't connect to it unless sitting in your car next to it. Marijo is very responsive to texts/e-mails (when you can send them!), and Dean is very nice, he came to the house one day to let us know he put the generator on to make sure we had power (it was a rainy day and the house is 100% solar). One last comment is that we found the area to be fairly sparse of restaurants/attractions etc., and if you are visiting to go to Bar Harbor/Acadia as we were, its a bit too long of a drive (45 minutes) to do everyday. Thanks to Marijo and Dean for sharing their place with us, we enjoyed it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

8 Jul 2022

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Quiet, Cozy Cabin

Marijo is a great host, quick to respond and willing to work with us on our dates. The night sky at the cabin is amazing - no other lights to impeded the view of the stars - we actually saw the Milky Way!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

22 Oct 2021

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Fall retreat

Marijo was great to work with. She was always quick to respond and even sent a message just to check in and ask if we needed anything. The cabin was clean and cozy. The kitchen was well stocked. WiFi there is minimal, but she left instructions about where to find it if needed!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leonora S.

12 Oct 2021

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Our second trip to the cabin!

We love staying in this cabin so much! We kayaked and enjoyed Acadia as well! Such a joy to visit during a different season and see how the meadow had changed!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

15 Sept 2021

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Dean and Mary Joe were excellent renters we enjoyed our stay it’s our second time there and it was a

I appreciate the attention to detail. The home is always clean and ready for us and stocked with all necessities. The kitchen is supplied well with appliances and cooking pots and utensils. The beds are comfortable and linens are updated. We love the convenience of having it close to ATV trails and the private property is lovely also. It is quiet and peaceful perfect for relaxing

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverly H.

8 Sept 2021

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Gorgeous Setting!

Very nice property well off the beaten path. Owners responsive to needs.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi A., New Milford PA

31 Aug 2021

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Peaceful beauty with all the perks of home.

We were blown away from the moment we pulled in. The cabin was great and had everything you could need. The proximity to attractions was great, but you also felt secluded. The owners are amazing and were very responsive. We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation. We would love to go back and stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B., USA

26 Aug 2021

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Beautiful and peaceful

My family really enjoyed staying at this camp. It was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The sheets and towels were clean. The owners are wonderful. We stayed here to visit Acadia. But after we dealt with the crowds at bar harbor we agreed that relaxing at this camp was enough for us. We enjoyed walking, fishing and campfires. We saw shooting stars. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leonora S.

20 Aug 2021

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A perfect place to recuperate

Looking for the coziest cabin with the best views of the stars? A place so peaceful that your voice can echo as you greet your partner and family while they kayak along the lazy creek? A remote camp with all the modern amenities -- just the place I needed to recover and unplug. I read many books while sitting on the porch while my family adventured around. We stayed in early August, which meant that wild Maine blueberries were perfectly ripe for the picking. The family of turkeys was always a nice surprise to see as well as the great blue heron that was hunting in the creek one sunset. Location was perfect to get away from it all... but also be less than half an hour from any groceries or needs you may have. Acadia is a reasonable (beautiful) drive and it's so nice to come back to such a quiet place!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

29 Jul 2021

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Beautiful, Country Cabin

It is a very nice cabin set on beautiful property. Great for fishing and kayaking. Very peaceful. The cabin was clean and comfortable, only downside was the largest bed size is full, which is advertised. Would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

17 Jul 2021

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Amazing vacation

This was such an awesome cabin! It was incredibly clean and on the most beautiful property. My family had an awesome vacation here!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

8 Jul 2021

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Great Stay

Beautiful property away from it all, yet good location for accessing Acadia. Loved the kayaking and walks, and the owners were great.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

daniel w.

26 Jun 2021

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Pristine paradise

Just amazing. Your own private cabin with kayaks, a river with beaver dams along the way footsteps from your cabin door, and wildlife as far as the eye can see and the ears can hear. Can’t wait to visit again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy K.

16 Jun 2021

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Awesome

Went here for a birthday trip for my boyfriend. The view is awesome. I could hear my own echo. Looks like the logo on Poland Spring water bottles. We saw turkeys, deer and turtles. We loved the outdoor grill and fire pit. Be sure to open all the cabinets for surprises like dvds, card games, extra soap and spices. We didn’t mind the 40 min drive to Acadia park because it meant we come to a secluded place after a long hike. Thanks for letting stay at your cabin!! ❤️

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

7 Jun 2021

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Great views

We came to this property with another couple for our anniversary. It was a beautiful cabin with loads of privacy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning to Maine!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

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