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WATERFRONT "Rivah Lodge", ULTIMATE "OFF GRID" Experience Nice drive to Acadia

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Unique Kitchen
Great Kayaking and Canoe area
Great Hiking Area
Well stocked Kitchen
Fall Drive on the way to the Cabin

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Osborn, ME
  • Place, Donnell Pond
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Place, Chemo Pond
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Place, Abrams Pond
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

WATERFRONT "Rivah Lodge", ULTIMATE "OFF GRID" Experience Nice drive to Acadia

Very private, quiet getaway with all the amenities (washer, dryer, dishwasher, Roku TV, internet), beautiful hiking, kayaking, ATVing, UTV Trails at the driveway, snowmobiling, biking, FISHING, HUNTING retreat with lots of tranquility and privacy. Off Grid Solar experience that makes cabin camping a dream come true. Occasional Moose, Dear & Bear Sightings on your drives in and out of the cabin. Perfect Off Grid Maine Experience for you and yours. 1 1/2 hr to Mt Desert Island/Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park, 1 hr to Bangor, 1 hr to Machias.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Caution - Water Access around the cabin

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Pets not allowed on furniture Cleanup in path area

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Caution - Wooded area Dispose in outside fire pit

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

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, lock the doors and return the keys

Lock the gate Make sure padlock key is in lock box Lock doors and windows

Put all laundry on floor in laundry room

Take all food from refrigerator Take trash & returnables to trash bin, place trash in cans

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

Pets * Cleanup after pets in guest areas * Pet fee

Smoking allowed outside only - away from the cabin

Canoe/Kayak Water Equipment Waiver - All Guests must sign and fill out form before using

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3136017vb
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

Aurora

Located in Aurora, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Downeast Scenic Railroad and Woodlawn Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Abrams Pond and Donnell Pond. Grand Theatre and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Osborn, ME

What's nearby

  • Donnell Pond - 55 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Chemo Pond - 58 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Abrams Pond - 60 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Spring River Lake - 62 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 102 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WATERFRONT "Rivah Lodge", ULTIMATE "OFF GRID" Experience Nice drive to Acadia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at WATERFRONT "Rivah Lodge", ULTIMATE "OFF GRID" Experience Nice drive to Acadia?

As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WATERFRONT "Rivah Lodge", ULTIMATE "OFF GRID" Experience Nice drive to Acadia on 15 Nov, 2026 start from S$358, 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 WATERFRONT "Rivah Lodge", ULTIMATE "OFF GRID" Experience Nice drive to Acadia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WATERFRONT "Rivah Lodge", ULTIMATE "OFF GRID" Experience Nice drive to Acadia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WATERFRONT "Rivah Lodge", ULTIMATE "OFF GRID" Experience Nice drive to Acadia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WATERFRONT "Rivah Lodge", ULTIMATE "OFF GRID" Experience Nice drive to Acadia located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 20 miles (32 km) of Abrams Pond, Donnell Pond and Spring River Lake. Schoodic Lake and Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent all around Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec, 2025
Thank you Mark for your stay at our Off Grid Rivah Lodge! Welcome back anytime! Great 5 Star Guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin, has everything you need for a quite stay in the woods!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is spectacular property! Private beach, with a canoe and kayaks, was awesome. Tranquil setting with nature and wildlife surrounding the great cabin. Excellent communication with hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2025
Cheryl, thanks for choosing our Off Grid Maine Rivah Lodge! Glad you enjoyed your stay! Great Guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely, fantastic! The location is private and peaceful. Our dog loved the beach. And we enjoyed the laid back atmosphere. We would definitely visit again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

Rivah Lodge

Our stay was great. The cabin had everything we needed and was in the perfect location. Very private, quiet, and within reach of many things to do for fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yui C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lodge was absolutely stunning! It had so many amenities and was close to the river. It was a super relaxing and beautiful location & lodge. The pictures of the lodge and land does not do the property justice! 10/10 I would recommend anyone to stay here. My husband and I are already thinking to come back and hopefully stay longer than this visit.
The view of the river from just behind the lodge!
Lodge entrance. The wood work was stunning both exterior and interior!
The view of the river behind the lodge. Imagine waking up to this view!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2025
Yui, thank you for choosing our "off-grid" Rivah Lodge for your stay! We appreciate you leaving the cabin in excellent condition! You are truly perfect 5 Star Guests. Come Again, anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Cozy

Great cabin for our family trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2023
Thanks for your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TJ H.

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

A great get away

We had a blast. the hosts and the property were awesome. if you are looking to get away from civilization for a bit this is a perfect spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2024
Thanks for being such great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Amazing

This cabin was amazing. We stayed for 4 nights and enjoyed every minute of it. The hosts were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Beds were comfortable and clean. Quiet and quiet, no sounds of cars or people. Had everything we needed. Loved the outdoor eating area and fire pit.But be sure to bring supplies as it is a drive to a store. We stopped in Bangor on the way in. Glad we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Great cabin

Wonderful cabin with beautiful outdoor scenery. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2023
Great, guests! Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

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

Perfect Little Maine Getaway!

Perfect, secluded area with beautiful views! It has a lovely trail going down the beach/water area. Beds were very comfy and the place was very clean. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2024
Taylor, thank you for booking our cabin and we greatly appreciate your being a perfect 5 star guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice R.

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

Relaxing with lots of solitude.

Great place. Stay at the cabin and relax or a short drive for lots of parks, trails and restaurants. Loved the solitude.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2023
Enjoyed having you as a guest! Thanks!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer Y.

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

great house to unwind and unplug from everything

great location to relax and enjoy life . beautiful property. kids enjoyed fishing and riding the quads everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

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

Maine Experience

Time to relax and enjoy nature and quiet. Every modern convenience you could want and the kitchen and really nice grill outside was great. So enjoyed our stay at Rivah Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

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

Anniversary get away

Amazing get away …..loved the off grid ….peaceful and exceptionally clean . We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2023
Sracy, Thanks for staying at our cabin! Hope to see you on a return trip! You were a pleasure to host!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen K.

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

A little piece of heaven

This was all we were looking for and more -- remote, beautiful, quiet. The extra little touches in and around the cabin made it even more special.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2024
Eileen, thank you so much for choosing our cabin for your stay! We are sooooo glad you enjoyed it. We appreciate how perfect you left everything and hope to see you in the future for a return visit. Definitely, 5 Star Guests! Thank you, Kim & Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lodge was beautiful! Such a peaceful, quiet getaway. We saw so much wildlife, and thoroughly enjoyed being disconnected for a few days. The lodge has everything you need.... just make sure to bring the food you'll need for your stay. There are a few country stores within 15-30 minutes, but no grocery stores. My kids loved kayaking, fishing, making smores, and laying in the hammock. We made several say trips to Acadia, and also found some hiking trails nearby. We hope to return soon!
Night time view off the dock
Sunset over Spectacle Pond
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2025
Thanks for staying at our Off Grid Maine Rivah Lodge!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

A perfect piece of paradise.

The pictures do not do this place justice. It is quiet, beautiful and has all the comforts of home. The beds were so soft and cozy. The furnishings both inside and out were plentiful and comfortable. We kayaked, canoed and went fishing. We stayed for a full week and loved every second of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2023
Heather, Thanks for staying at our "Off Grid", Maine Getaway! Hope to see you for another visit, someday!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya A.

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

Amazung Cabin on the Lake!

The property was just as advertised. The cabin is on a beautiful property with all the amenities you need. The host were amazing and made sure we made it safely to the property on the first night as it was late and made sure we had eveything we needed. We only spent a weekend there but plan to spend a full week next time! Also seeing a moose on the road to the cabin one night was a major plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much for staying at our cabin! So glad you saw a moose! You were a pleasure to host!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing get away!

Totally private and cozy get away! The kids loved the oversized bean bag in the little time we were in the cabin. The rest was spent in the peace and tranquility of the outdoors at the cabin fishing, canoeing, kayaking to get a stuck bobber and playing games in the driveway. The boat landing not far down the road gave the kids a great place to swim and pick clams! Looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2023
You were great guests! Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment you pull up to the cabin, it is obvious to see the care that is put into this idyllic cabin and the surrounding grounds. We have never stayed in a cleaner or more well maintained rental AND it allows a dog which was extremely appreciated. Within 15 minutes of our arrival, we saw a beaver and a bald eagle, and heard the call of the loons. The small touches throughout made it a truly pleasant stay, from the coffee reserve being filled, to the handwritten note, wood staged in the stove, and the folded toilet paper. It was apparent the owners truly care about making their guests feel welcome and enjoy their stay. The communication was excellent and they ensured we were able to find the property without issue. We can’t wait to come back here for longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2025
Diane, THANK you so much for booking our Off Grid Rivah Lodge! Come again anytime for a longer stay, if you can. We appreciate all your positive feedback and were so happy to hear all the things that you noticed during your stay. You were both perfect 5 star guests! Much appreciated and welcome back anytime! Kim & Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Perfect get away!

Amazing place to re-boot. The cabin is clean and very well stocked. You rarely hear anything other than the sound of nature. Kimberly was amazing in any question we had , responding immediately. Bring you your food and stay put here to relax, reboot and re-energize here. We will be back for more than 3 nights next time. Easy drive from Bangor airport. Best vrbo experience ever.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
Thanks for staying at our cabin getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali C.

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

Peaceful Cabin

We loved our time spent at this peaceful cabin. Being able to access the water with the canoe and kayak was perfect. My teenage son was excited about this and the fishing. We enjoyed grilling out dinner on the grill and then having dinner on the patio. And the bonfire pit was perfection. This cabin has every single item you would need at a rental property. From the cabin we were able to visit Acadia and Bar Harbor, yet be able to come back to a peaceful setting.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2023
Enjoyed having you as a guest, Alexandra!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donnie C.

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

Beautiful camp

I've stayed in a lot of cabins and camps in Maine and this is one of my favorites. Every luxury plus some. The beds are amazing. Every cooking utensil and cookware you would ever want. Very peaceful. Every review of this camp is spot on. I'll be returning next year. Im glad I reserved another date in August.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2023
Donnie, Thank you so much for choosing our Rivah Lodge for your getaway stay. It was our pleasure to host you! We are looking forward to seeing you later this summer, too!

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Murphy

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My husband Dean and I are blessed to be able to live Off Grid (with all the luxuries of home) and decided to share our experience on lovely Spectacle pond in Maine with our Friends, Family and Guests.

Why they chose this property

Quiet, Private and located on Spectacle Pond in Maine!

What makes this property unique

Quiet, Private, Beautiful
Truly a preserved place to visit in Maine
Quiet Pond
Private Stream
Wildlife
ATV Trail Access
Snowmobile Trail Access
Hiking
Kayaking
Canoeing

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English

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