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Quiet Beachfront Artist's Home

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Loons & Candle light dinners
Sandy Beach
Plenty of sun and shade
Get ready to relax
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Beachfront Artist's Home

This comfortable home with beautiful views is relatively close to Bar Harbor and the rest of down east Maine. It's on Molasses Pond and has a 90' sand beach the water is clean spring fed and very gradual. Great artistic retreat or perfect for little guys. The home has a huge master bedroom with a bunk bed and a day bed upstairs in the front room. Fun and functional. The lake is clear and clean. The well water is very tasty. There are lots of games in the cabinet for enjoying. The kitchen is well equipt.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please put the key back on the light to the right of the door.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 134207
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Downeast Scenic Railroad and Garland Farm are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Grand Theatre and Wild Acadia Fun Park. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Eastbrook, ME

What's nearby

  • Abrams Pond - 17 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 40 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Wild Acadia Fun Park - 40 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 49 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Schoodic Peninsula - 56 min drive - 64.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Project Mayhem, Waltham Division - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪182 Pizza - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Beachfront Artist's Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet Beachfront Artist's Home ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Beachfront Artist's Home ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Beachfront Artist's Home ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Beachfront Artist's Home located?

This Franklin cottage is on the beach, 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Abrams Pond, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Donnell Pond and Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show. Tidal Falls and Kisma Preserve are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great time, great waterfront, clean swimming water, very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just love staying here!! The cottage is lovely & comfortable. The pond (big pond!!) is magical with Loons and catching an occasional sight of the Bald Eagles that nest in the area. 'Can't wait to return!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This our second time visiting this property. We love it. Beautiful, calm and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay, and felt like a homecoming. We brought bikes and sailing canoe and enjoyed exploring every day. The weather was perfect. We appreciated the quiet and natural beauty. And the loons!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy R.

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

Very relaxing week would highly recommend this place to anyone.

Had everything we needed and the property was very nice just what we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2022
Thank you for enjoying. I'll be posting next years schedule in the next few weeks. Thx KC
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet. Nothing fancy, but a nice little cabin on a quiet lake. The only issues we had were with a window and dining room sliding door, the vcr didnt work and bed was a bit lumpy. The neighbor was very nice and her dog didnt cause any issues with ours. Ellsworth is the closest town and is about 1/2 hour away. Nice breeze off the lake, but when it wasnt breezy, the mosquitoes went into attack mode. All in all, i enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francien V.

Very quiet and relaxing stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at Molasses Pond! The loons visited the cove every day and the weather was fabulous!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2022
Thank you for enjoying. I'll be posting this year's rental schedule in the ext few weeks. Thx KC
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Darren R.

Great beach setting!

This is our second time at the Artist's retreat. The quiet beach setting brought us back and I am sure it will again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2022
Thanks for enjoying. I'll be posting next year's schedule in the next few weeks. Thx KC
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Secluded and quiet

We had such a great time at this rental. The house was super cozy and the lake was perfect for swimming. We really enjoyed it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2022
Thank you for enjoying. I'll be posting next years schedule in the next few weeks. Thx KC
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Great memories

Quiet location with a great sand beach. Cabin has everything you need during your stay. Lots of books, puzzles, and movies for a rainy day. Perfect place to escape for some great family time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

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

A hidden gem!

This was a nice relaxing place to get away from it all. An easy drive to Acadia. The wildlife viewing was great. I sure hope we can get back there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2022
Thanks for enjoying. I'll be posting next year's schedule in the next few weeks. Thx KC
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Audrey P.

Great Quiet Escape

We had a great stay at this quiet camp. If you are looking for a quiet vacation away from civilization I was recommend this place. The pond is beautiful. We enjoyed kayaking on the pond and the beautiful views.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2022
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Perfect Maine Getaway

Camp was exactly what we were looking for. Great location on Molasses Pond and close to MDI and ANP. Everything was as described. Couldn't ask for more. Family had a great week and enjoyed our visit home to Maine with family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2024
I'm glad you had a great stay. Thank you very much for leaving things in good shape. It's a special place, I'm glad it was special for you also. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Scenic Pond Location

The views cannot be beat. The water in the pond is clean and lovely! If you are looking for a get-a-way that is truly unplugged...this is the place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2022
Thank you so much for enjoying my little get away!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

We had a great time!!!

The camp we easy to access and very clean! Very quiet area...everything we needed was right there...we brought our own food and clothes. There was even a stack of wood for the fire pit!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2022
Thank you for enjoying. I'll be posting next years schedule in the next few weeks. Thx KC
Verified

6/10 Okay

lisa b.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The lake is beautiful but the camp/cottage leaves something to be desired. There wasnt a drawer,cupboard or closet that wasn't jammed packed with stuff..absolutely no where to put our things.. pans and utensils were old, worn out or dirty. Owner did not respond to my questions and neighbors had to tell us how to get into cabin upon arrival...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
I'm so sorry Lisa. I have been renting through VRBO and before that Home Away for almost twenty years. They take quite a cut and have always sent out communication and forwarded communication to me. I'll be checking into this. I'm sorry you didn't find the drawers under the TV. Two of us cleaned for three hours before you arrived. We are sorry we didn't notice dirty dishes in the cupboard. Yes some of the dishes and pans are old, camp was built by my grand parents in 1950, some of them have lots of history. We are truly sorry for your experience. I hope you found your key fob, I searched everywhere and didn't find it. Better luck with your next quiet lakeside experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Camp down east

Everything was as advertised. A true get away. Lots of bird life, loved the loons.
Stayed 55 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2022
Thank you so much for enjoying and taking such good care of my Lake House. It's great to rent to those that really know how to get away.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara O.

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

Great place for peace and quiet

We thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet this property offered. The property owners did a great job preparing for our rental. The swimming was great and the water so clear you could see straight through to the bottom. It was a great getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2022
Thank you for enjoying. I'll be posting this years available dates in the next few weeks. Thx KC
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

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

Piece of heaven

This house was amazing! Exactly what we were looking for...peace and quiet! House and property are exactly as described. My husband and i are so jealous! House was very clean and well stocked with everything. We enjoyed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2024
It was great having you stay and appreciate this unique spot. Come back anytime. Peace and quiet should be shared. Thx KC
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Exactly as described/ pictured

Truly a quiet oasis! Cottage was exactly as pictured, clean and cozy. Karen is a great host. I unfortunately had to leave early, but will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cathy H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lake is Beautiful

If I could, I would post a few pictures. All in all it was nice, but I would not return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2024
I'm sorry that you wouldn't return. Not sure what went on but there was plenty of dog hair and all of the towels were wet, so someone had fun. If you had mentioned something I would have tried to fix whatever it was. I take a lot of pride in making and keeping my quests happy. Communication is one of my super powers, I'm sorry you didn't reach out. Good luck in your next traveling adventure. Thx
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

Peaceful week at Molasses Pond

We loved our stay at Karen's place on Molasses Pond. The pond was lovely, clean water, nice beach, great for swimming and kayaking. We saw so many birds and ducks and hardly any people.. The house is not fancy, but was very comfortable and had everything we needed. It was a beautiful, quiet and relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2022
Thank you for enjoying!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara E.

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

Another magical Maine trip

Second time vacationing here and will make it a tradition, and made sure to do two weeks this time which was perfect. Crystal clear pond, cozy camp, wonderful neighbors, kids and dog ran free and barefoot. Truly soul reviving! Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2022
Thank you for enjoying. I'll be posting this years schedule in the next few weeks.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Just what we were looking for!!

We were looking for a place on a quiet pond / lake, where we could enjoy relaxing with each other and our dog. 'Not a place to spend time texting, talking on a cell phone or spending time online... Disconnect, go swimming, fishing, kayaking, just sitting in the sun and listening to the loons!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan C.

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

Peace and Quiet

This was everything I hope for. The Artist’s retreat was pet friendly quiet water front haven from all intrusions. I could stay forever. The retreat had everything we needed. I’m jealous I don’t own this little piece of heaven.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed this treasure. This truly is a gem that needs to be enjoyed. Thank you for finding and taking such good care of it. You are welcome back any time.

About the host

Hosted by Karen

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I purchased this property from my Grandmother. My Grandparents built the original camp in 1950. When I bought it was off grid with an outhouse. We slowly upgraded and added a second floor. This winter we replaced windows and will be trimming them out this spring, I'll upgrade the photos when the current makeover is complete.

Why they chose this property

This property is private and homey. A great spot to relax and unplug. The lake is great for swimming, fishing, sand beach relaxing, or just watching the birds.

What makes this property unique

The collection of games, TV, VCR, videos and books is eclectic. The kitchen is very well furnished with every pan or tool you might want.

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English

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