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Private home on gorgeous natural land overlooking tidal creek
Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8
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Franklin, ME
- Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
- Place, Village Green
- Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center56 min drive
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Art Studio Bedroom
3 Single Beds
Blue Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Green Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Library/Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
First floor bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upstairs bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Private home on gorgeous natural land overlooking tidal creek
This property is located in East Franklin, on five acres of fields along the bank of tidal Hog Bay Creek. The area is rural, and the view from the deck down over the fields to the marsh is beautiful.
In the spring, alewives run up the creek and osprey, eagles, and herons are a common sight. The fields are home to numerous birds including bluebirds, woodpeckers, yellow bellied northern flickers, yellow finches, etc.
The house sleeps eight comfortably, with a fold-out couch on the first floor for overflow, and a fold out cot and a pack and play available. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a full bath. The first floor has a library with a queen bed, kitchen, dining/living room, and a full bath. There is a grill on the back deck.
Please review the Maine CDC website’s guidelines for travel to the state of Maine pertaining to COVID.
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/travel.shtml
This part of Maine has many opportunities for hiking, boating, and biking in Acadia National Park (45 minute drive), on the Rails-to-Trails multi-use path that runs from Ellsworth to the Canadian border, and in the over 14,000-acre Donnell Pond Public Lands area that borders East Franklin. The Schoodic Peninsula (30 minute drive) offers stunning vistas as well and is a must-visit.
Bar Harbor is full of shops and restaurants, while Ellsworth (20 minute drive) is the nearby shopping hub. Basic groceries and necessities are available at the Franklin Trading Post 2 miles from the property.
The coast east from here is quiet and far less congested than mid-coast Maine. Have a secluded home base from which to launch your Maine explorations, and/or to have some quiet time away from the hustle.
In the spring, alewives run up the creek and osprey, eagles, and herons are a common sight. The fields are home to numerous birds including bluebirds, woodpeckers, yellow bellied northern flickers, yellow finches, etc.
The house sleeps eight comfortably, with a fold-out couch on the first floor for overflow, and a fold out cot and a pack and play available. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a full bath. The first floor has a library with a queen bed, kitchen, dining/living room, and a full bath. There is a grill on the back deck.
Please review the Maine CDC website’s guidelines for travel to the state of Maine pertaining to COVID.
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/travel.shtml
This part of Maine has many opportunities for hiking, boating, and biking in Acadia National Park (45 minute drive), on the Rails-to-Trails multi-use path that runs from Ellsworth to the Canadian border, and in the over 14,000-acre Donnell Pond Public Lands area that borders East Franklin. The Schoodic Peninsula (30 minute drive) offers stunning vistas as well and is a must-visit.
Bar Harbor is full of shops and restaurants, while Ellsworth (20 minute drive) is the nearby shopping hub. Basic groceries and necessities are available at the Franklin Trading Post 2 miles from the property.
The coast east from here is quiet and far less congested than mid-coast Maine. Have a secluded home base from which to launch your Maine explorations, and/or to have some quiet time away from the hustle.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Well behaved pet
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Franklin
Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and Seacoast Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Acadia National Park and Tidal Falls. Travelling with kids? Consider Downeast Scenic Railroad and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Franklin, ME
What's nearby
- Donnell Pond - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
- Tidal Falls - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
- Acadia National Park - 39 min drive - 38.0 km
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 52 min drive - 51.3 km
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 56 min drive - 54.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tracey's - 10 min drive
- Chippers - 12 min drive
- Ironbound Inn - 10 min drive
- Flanders Bbq - 10 min drive
- The Galley - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Laurel Grosjean

I have lived in Maine for over 14 years now, and my husband Jesse was born in and grew up in Franklin. Prior to marrying, I lived all over the United States, and can confidently say there is no place I'd rather be than Maine. We regularly enjoy all the state has to offer in terms of hiking, rock hopping, local craft and food offerings, kayaking, and birdwatching.
Why they chose this property
This property was the retirement home of Ralph and Louisa Grosjean, my husband's grandparents. We have extensive family memories in the house and area, and I am managing the house and property owned by my in-laws. We welcome you to visit and breathe the fresh air!
Languages:
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