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Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor.

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A red cabin by a lake with a clear view of the water.
A cabin with a red exterior, situated by a lake surrounded by dense forest.
A red cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.
A red building surrounded by dense trees and a calm lake with boats.
A cabin by a lake surrounded by dense forest.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Branch Lake
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Orland, ME
  • Place, Branch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Optional Bunkhouse

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Second floor A frame queen

1 King Bed

Second floor A frame twin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

A-Frame Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bunkhouse Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor.

Come and relax on the spacious deck over the shore of picturesque Branch Lake, jump in the crystal clear water, or take an early morning canoe or kayak to catch a moose at the inlet stream. This camp consists of a simple A-Frame with a first floor kitchen and a bathroom and common area opening to a large deck above the shoreline. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a queen bed, with windows overlooking the deck and lake; and a smaller room with two single beds.

Walk down the stairs from the deck to the e private dock complete with kayaks and a canoe. A 14' fishing boat with a 9.9 hp 4 stroke motor is also available.

Whether you plan on spending your days relaxing or playing on the lake, traveling to nearby Acadia National Park, or heading to Bar Harbor for a night out--you'll find fun, adventure and stories to bring home with you.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 450178vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this cabin is near a water park and on a lake. Telephone Museum and Woodlawn Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ellsworth Congregational Church and Downeast Scenic Railroad. Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Grand Theatre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
Orland, ME

What's nearby

  • Branch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Acadia National Park - 42 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 52 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 55 min drive - 59.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 60 min drive - 65.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BlueberryPatch Bakery - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Dorrs Lobster Co - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Green Lake Bar & Grill - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Sofram - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Inglis Compound - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor. located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Branch Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lower Patten Pond and Telephone Museum. Goose Pond and Green Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This camp was perfect! We enjoyed star-filled skies at night, swimming, kayaking, fishing, and relaxing during the day, movie nights and firepit in the evening, and loved the loons, fish, and bald eagle. We visited the restaurants in Ellsworth and explored Acadia national park, bar harbor, and southwest harbor. Everyone enjoyed the week and we would love to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Beautiful spot on the lake

Amazing view of Branch lake and the cleanest water anywhere. Kids swam all week and no one wanted to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Summer vacation

We have stayed here several times and enjoy the peaceful lake life, swimming and fishing here. Will be coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Outstanding as always

Quiet, relaxing, and beautiful. They always leave it well stocked (cooking supplies) and clean. The new carpet was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Lynne J.

Excellent location and lovely camp!

We totally enjoyed this camp and the lake is wonderful. the kitchen is very well supplied and the beds are comfortable. Linens were great in bedrooms. Towels need to be freshened up in bathroom. It would be important to note there is only access to upstairs by the outside steps. We didn't realize this. But it worked out ok. Overall, a wonderful vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
We've been doing this for several years, but we are always learning (Actually, I'm kind of mortified by this). There is no reason for a guest to see dirty towels--we will change all of the towels going forward, regardless of whether they are folded and put away.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun R.

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

Branch Lake

Place was very clean when we got there. A lot of room for just the two of us. Easily could have 6 more guests. There was a TV and books. The property had so many different canoes and kayaks that we didn't turn the TV on once. There's a boat with an outboard, but we didn't feel comfortable using it. Not familiar. We will definitely be returning. Thank you so much, it was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Rustic Lakehouse on Beautiful Property

We had a wonderful time in Maine. This property had so much stuff to keep us entertained. The boat, canoe and kayaks were an awesome touch as the lake is just beautiful and there is lots to explore. There was a well stocked closet of life jackets and lake gear which was also nice to have as we traveled too far to bring these items with us. The view from the dock is breathtaking and we spent lots of time catching small mouth bass and blue gills from there. There were tons of games to play and streaming available on the TV. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, plates, cups and cooking items. Gas grill was clean and we used it several times. The sunrise from the bedroom upstairs was a wonderful way to start each day. The beds were comfortable and the blankets provided were nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

vivian k.

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

smelly

Great view! loved ,loved the deck ,boat,. dock. The deal breaker was the smell . Sitting in living room smelled like urine. (probably the carpet, bad idea in a cabin)The lazy boy was soo smelly had to put a blanket over it. Really needs to go. The upstairs bedroom was cool, but needed vaccumed under bed and get rid of BIG spider webs with big spiders. Paid a good price, wanted it to be as clean as my home. Once they update I would highly reccomend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2022
Our sincerest apologies regarding the odor. This is one of the dangers of a pet friendly property. We are replacing the flooring in two weeks which will cure the problem!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael d.

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

love it

great place would clearly return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Pristine lake with amazing views

Third summer staying at Branch lake. The views, the quietness, and the privacy of this camp are extremely hard to find. We have made wonderful memories with every vacation. Hope to come back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

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

Great Stay

Very user-friendly property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Love this place!

This is the second time we've stayed here. The location on the lake is spectacular. The grill, fire pit, and boats are all really top notch. Place is pretty close to Acadia and other places to check out as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Best spot on the lake

For our third year in a row we enjoyed staying here. We enjoyed the fire pit, the sunrises, trips on the aluminum boat to blueberry island as my kids call it, and swimming off the dock. We had some rain but the huge collection of videos and books kept the kids entertained until we were back on the lake. Went to Acadia one day and it’s a short drive for an easy day trip. Sand beach was gorgeous and perfect for the kids to play.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

July 4th on Branch!

We had a great time at the Shaw camp! We had a mix of weather but got a few days to enjoy the lake and boats. Watching everyone's personal 4th of july fireworks around the lake was fun. The king size bed upstairs was a pleasant surprise. My inlaws enjoyed having the bunk house with its own bathroom to themselves. We weren't sure how our kids would do with out a beach but they say they liked swimming off the rock better because they didn't get sandy when they got out of the water. All in all a great vacation. Thanks you to the Shaws for allowing us to stay at there camp!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

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

Good stay. Positive expectations were met.

Good hike on MDI. A couple of good hikes closer by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

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

Cabin

This was a great place for us and our dog, beautiful lake! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

A memorable family vacation

The property was exactly as described. Our son’s had a wonderful time kayaking and taking the boat out to fish. They caught several bass and blue gill off the dock as well. We saw the bald eagle fly by, the night sky was so clear you could see thousands of stars. Listening to all the sounds of the areas wildlife was so fun! The morning sunrises from the deck were breathtaking. Bar Harbor and Acadia were a short 40min drive away with several gift shops and lobster pounds to stop at. Defiantly stop by the little white house down the street(signs outside) to grab some wild Maine blueberries and blueberry pie! We had an amazing time and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Absolutely amazing

Possibly the best views of Branch Lake with deep Water for swimming and fishing. We all had the best time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Second Visit to Camp

We enjoyed this camp so much last year that we decided to come back again. The clear water, the views, and the privacy make this a perfect getaway. The house is fully stocked with cooking supplies and recreational gear for lake life. Just bring some groceries and your swim suits and you’ll be ready to go! Our 4 children and 2 dogs lived on the docks most of the week. A 45 minute drive to Acadia with hiking and swimming at Sand Beach gave us several day trips. We also hiked locally; with a favorite of Blue Hill Mountain with views of Mount Desert Island and wild blueberries. Helen’s Restaurant in Ellsworth offered $7 Haddock burgers and yummy blueberry pie. More wonderful memories made in Vacationland!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

A wonderful, relaxing and peaceful getaway!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The access to the boat, the fire pit, having the kayaks, canoe, the hundreds of movies and the floating dock gave us plenty to do. There are neighbors around but it was a very quiet area. The bonus was the bunk house that has a full bathroom in it. This was great for my adult kids to feel like they had their own space. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

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

A glorious week!

We loved our week at the Shaw camp! The lake, of course, is the centerpiece, but the cabin is perfectly set up for enjoying all the lake has to offer. My son fell in love with the motorboat, and my favorite activity was kayaking around nearby Blueberry Island and looking out for loons. The night sky at Branch Lake is a sight to behold... sunrise, sunset, and moonrise are all worth changing your sleep schedule for. We saw turtles, hummingbirds, and ducks with their ducklings -- and one morning a bald eagle perched on a treetop right next to the deck, just hanging out! We ate all our meals on the deck overlooking the lake, except for the couple of rainy evenings, when we enjoyed the very extensive movie collection :) The kitchen is thoughtfully well-stocked. We grilled some dinners on the deck, and also used the firepit for s'mores. While our group didn't end up being big enough to need the beds in the bunk house, I thought the bunk house was very charming and cozy--the pictures don't do it justice! We may just sleep in there next time, as it's much more accessible to its bathroom (you need to take the outside stairs to get to the bathroom in the A-frame house, which wasn't a big deal, but when it rained at night, we got a little damp...!). We spent one day in Acadia, and did the kid-friendly Ship Harbor Trail at low tide so that we could observe the animals in the tidepools on the rocky shore. Branch Lake is a special place, and I'm thankful Jenn and Burr shared their cabin with us so we could experience it for one glorious week. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Pristine lake and lakehouse

We spent the week out on the lake with the kayaks, canoes, and aluminum boat. Fishing was great, the water was so clean you can see the bottom at least 10 feet down. My kids swam to the float and around the dock most of the day. We had a great time and are planning on returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Branch Lake Vacation

My family and I had a great stay at this property. We loved the location with the lake, view, dock, boats and peacefulness. We spent the week outside on the lake and in Acadia and are hoping to return again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Incredible Lakefront Camp

This was our second time staying with Jenn and Burr and it was even more wonderful than the first. The addition of a third kayak and swimming platform were nice touches, and it doesn’t get much better than relaxing on the back deck overlooking the lake. We will definitely be back hopefully for years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jenn and Burr Shaw

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Jenn and I both ended up here near Acadia National Park for much of the same reason. We have always enjoyed what this area offers--hiking the trails of Acadia, horseback riding on the carriage roads, and sailing in the coastal islands. We both knew we would raise a family here. We've been living on Mt Desert Island for 18 years now(about an hour from the lake) and now have three children who also enjoy sailing, riding hiking, and fishing with us. Oh yeah, we also have an over-affectionate Portuguese Water dog, Briar, and two spoiled horses.

Why they chose this property

This is a unique property situated quite literally on the lake shore. It's quiet and beautiful but not out of reach of shops and restauraunts. Our family has been coming to this lake for many years. It was by chance that Jenn and I settled just and hour away from this magical spot. It is and always will be a place for family traditions; a meeting place where we can touch base and work together on projects while building family history.

What makes this property unique

Walking on to the deck overlooking the lake, you can't avoid forgetting the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Your attention is invariably drawn to the loons calling to each other across the lake, to the bald eagle that makes it's rounds overhead while going back and forth to his nest on Dees Island; there is a feeling that this place is out in the middle of nowhere--a 10 minute paddle to the inlet in the early morning will often reward you with trout for breakfast and a moose sighting. The water is clear and inviting, and many summer days have been spent more in the lake than gazing over its beauty. Yet, within an hour, you can be hiking up Cadillac Mountain for a view of the Maine Coast, or heading out of Bar Harbor in search of whales or spending an evening in town.

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