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The Cottage | Peaceful 32-Acre Lakefront Getaway | Canoe, Firepit & Big Deck

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Water park access

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Franklin, ME
  • Place, Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Abrams Pond
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Donnell Pond
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

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1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

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Toilet · Shower only

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About this property

The Cottage | Peaceful 32-Acre Lakefront Getaway | Canoe, Firepit & Big Deck

Located on a gorgeous 32-acre property just 8 minutes from Franklin, The Cottage offers a serene waterfront haven. Take the canoe and kayak out on Great Pond. Enjoy alfresco meals on the deck, then gather around the firepit. This one bedroom vacation rental offers a genuine cabin feel with modern upgrades and all the comforts of home. If traveling with a larger group, consider also renting The Cabin -- located about a 10-minute walk away.

After fun-filled days, relax in the comfy living area and watch a new movie on the smart TV. The well-equipped kitchen has everything needed to create your favorite dishes. When it's time to dine, the table seats four. The Cottage has a queen bed in the bedroom and a full-size futon in the living area. The bathroom is configured with a tub/shower combination. A twin bed can be found in the open loft area. The loft is accessed via a steep ladder, safety rails recently added.

The wraparound deck has incredible vistas of the surrounding woods and peekaboo lake views. Make use of the gas grill and enjoy an afternoon cookout. Enjoy starlit nights around the wood-burning firepit. This lakefront property includes the use of a canoe, kayak and paddleboard. The Cottage has a three-story layout with a ramp to the front door. Additional perks include complimentary Wi-Fi and a private washer/dryer.

Nestled on Great Pond, your vacation home offers wonderful seclusion, but is still only an 8-minute drive from Franklin and a 20-minute drive from Ellsworth. For an incredible day trip, pay a visit to Acadia National Park or Bar Harbor.

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is on the waterfront. Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and Grand Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Downeast Scenic Railroad and Ellsworth Congregational Church. Seacoast Fun Park and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
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Franklin, ME

What's nearby

  • Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Abrams Pond - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Donnell Pond - 18 min drive - 14.0 km
  • L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet - 21 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 22 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruth & Wimpy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chippers - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪YU Take Out - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Itty Bitty Cafe - ‬16 min drive

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

al h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Egan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful location. House was wonderful. Only issue is that the porch does not appear to be cleaned as often as the rest of the house and one of the screens in the porch is torn, which allows bugs to get in.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location and the house overall. We apologize that the porch did not meet your expectations in terms of cleanliness and that the torn screen allowed bugs to enter. We appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention, and we will be sure to pass your comments along to our local team so they can address them promptly. Your comfort and satisfaction are very important to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future for an even better experience.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kelley M.

Great beach access

We felt like we struck gold with the private beach. This area was so quiet and peaceful. We loved walking the beach, playing in the sand and looking for sea glass and fun rocks. The house is comfortable and clean and the stocked with all the needed amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed the screened in porch. We are already looking to book this property again next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2025
Hi Kelley, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our home. We appreciate our guests' preferences as a means to improve and we have forwarded your comments along to our property management to consider in the future. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Nature viewing

Beautiful private area with beach. Wonderful spot
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Daphne T.

Nice house in a special place

I chose this house because it offers proximity to a place I often visited as a child years ago. The lovely beach across the street is now privately owned and access is prohibited. However, this rental house offers access to another beach, which is a short walk behind the house. The beach is rocky & unmaintained, suitable only for walking, and has a set of wooden stairs down to it. The house itself is comfortable and clean; the screened porch is the nicest feature (please fix the screens though). We would definitely stay here again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin N.

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

Quick stay with amazing views

Great views from front and back of property. The deck was perfect for early morning coffee and late afternoon beverages!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen H.

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

I stayed here almost a year ago

I can't remember, and I don't understand why I just got a review when I stayed here almost a year ago.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

holly r.

Breathtaking views!

Quiet and peaceful retreat. Be sure to arrive before dark or you’ll have trouble finding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian B.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Ignore the negative reviews!

Having owned overnight rental property, I know how inappropriate guest feedback can be at times. We LOVED our stay at Seaside Cottage! The location is private and quiet with magnificent ocean views. We had everything we needed as the home is well-stocked with basics, and there’s a cute general store about 5 min away for other needs. We did not notice any musty smell except very slightly in the garage. The water is fine- no clue what people expect from coastal water. The 1/2 bath in the laundry room was great. A LOT of thought was made to details in this cottage and we will be back for sure, if for no reason other than the porch! Don’t miss McLoons, Happy Clam and Causeway- all great and not a bad drive. My only suggestions are to clean up driftwood a bit at beach access and better curtains for night time privacy. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Julie, thank you for providing your feedback, as we use your comments as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannah M.

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

Lovely location with beach access

My husband and I stayed in this rental for a few days recently. We were looking for a peaceful property right on the water, “away from it all”. This property was perfectly adequate in most ways - the view is lovely, the beach access (for combing, NOT swimming - lots of weeds, kind of stinky) was enjoyable, the screened porch is a good touch. But there were a few things that could use improvement. The toilet in the main bathroom is not exactly connected to the floor, multiple sections of screen around the porch were torn so lots of bugs got in, and the cleanliness left quite a bit to be desired. The bath towels smelled clean but had multiple questionable stains, almost every wall had spots/stains/crud/scuffs, there were spider webs in the bathtub & around the kitchen sink & in most corners, the kitchen island was in serious need of attention (water damage?) and the entire house smelled mildewy and damp. Despite the cleaning concerns, we enjoyed our time and visiting the cute towns in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2023
Thank you, Hannah, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. We’re sorry to hear that the home was in this condition upon your arrival - please know that this is not the regular standard for our properties. We have implemented a Premium Clean program so we can continue to strive to provide our guests with fulfilling experiences; We apologize for any missteps, as it is never our intention to disappoint. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

DIANE B.

Just the Basics

Want to be fair in this review: House was in a good alcove (private drive) and the view down the ocean path was great. Neighbors friendly and surrounding villages - everyone was nice, friendly and helpful. The house itself was minimally equipped (which if you are from out of state can be a little difficult) so no extra blankets, towels, pillows or even bug spray. Property instructions were pretty abrupt. On the upside, the screened in porch is a great touch and really nice in the early morning and evenings. Property hasn’t really been maintained very well and at night the septic became a bit overwhelming forcing us to close doors & windows :-(. Our overall feeling about this property besides the scarcity of hospitality was its placed there simply to make money for the owner. Outside at the ocean bank - the view is beautiful and peaceful - but be prepared to see quite a bit of debris collected on the banks that no one has bothered to remove (even the previous seasons temporary stairs). Be extra careful descending the stairs and all the debris to actually reach the waters edge. It’ll do if you need a place to rest your head. Outside of that, no much in amenities or warmth….
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
We appreciate you staying with us, Diane, and apologize you weren't happier with Seaside Cottage. The homeowner is currently working on fixing up the house. Thanks!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Don't publish this online

A new house with some old parts? We got in the house just fine with the key, but then we couldn't get the front door shut. It needed a body slam to close it. So we had to walk around back to use the slider to get in and out-- which didn't have a key. The shower head only worked on one setting, indicating it was used andclogged. And the kitchen cabinets had staining on them at the bottom as though they had gotten wet in a previous life. It was pretty obvious up against the brand new floor. It seemed like we might have been the first renters as we had a hard time trying to get the pull out couch to open-- then we discovered it was still strapped with plastic ties that needed to be cut off with a knife. And the mattress was still in a plastic bag. Our third person opted to just sleep on the cushions. It was disappointng to have the wifi down (even with a credit) because we were there on a work weekend. There should be a notebook of information-- wifi password, expectations, how to get the lamps synced with the switches? This place has a wonderful location and will get there. . . but there is work to be done. We liked the water color paintings!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Margaret. We apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay. Our local staff is always available to assist you with any issues if we are notified. We appreciate your feedback as a means to continually improve our homes, as well as our guest's comfort and satisfaction. We hope to have another opportunity to host you in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Secluded and quiet, ocean view retreat

Gorgeous ocean view, secluded and peaceful location. Screened in porch on back of house is the best feature of this house. Surrounded by fields of wildflowers and butterflies with a mowed path to the water. A great place for creating art. The house is plain, but well equipped. We had everything we needed, with exception of a functioning television, and no air conditioning (even though original VRBO listing showed both TV and AC). Pleased that our AT&T phones and WiFi worked though - especially after reading previous reviews. We appreciated convenience of nearby Port Clyde (coffee shop, general store, Puffin boat tour, art gallery) Would be nice to have some printed guides/recommendations/things to do, etc. in the house too. A few negatives (all are fixable): Beach access is blocked by piled up driftwood at the base of wooden stairs. Could not get to water’s edge at all! All exterior doors (and slider screen door) have issues (swollen shut, rusted, locks don’t work, broken hooks, etc.). We could only use one door - next to the garage. House appeared clean upon arrival, but we found many dead bugs (and some ALIVE) in kitchen, laundry room, garage, and in light fixtures. Mosquitos rule here in the evening! A person came mid-week to mow the grass. All our windows were open (with screens in place), yet everything inside the house was covered with a fine dirt and dust - kind of a mess.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Patrick B.

If you like privacy you'll find it here.

Stayed here for a week in late June and for the most part we were pleased with our choice. The house is very comfortable with roomy kitchen, a nice screened patio and a king mattress set in one of the two bedrooms. Can't say there was anything charming about the place in an area full of charming homes but we were ok with that as the pictures showed us what to expect. The location is probably the biggest selling point as it was somewhat remote, very quiet and situated close to the water. The beach itself is only good for walking at lower tide as it is very rocky but certainly a peaceful place to enjoy the water. That being said, across the road and probably only 500' feet away on the other side of the peninsula the beach was deeper and less rocky so nice very for walking. Anyone staying here should be aware that there are basically no dining options closer than about 25 minute drive to Rockland or a few miles farther in Camden. Plenty of choices in those towns. There is a little market that has all the essentials and you can order pizza from about 5-7 minutes away. The one issue we had with the place (and this is probably just showing our age) was the television access. The listing shows TV as and amenity but the TV is actually just a monitor that you are expected to connect your device to so you can stream your shows. This proved to be basically impossible as the internet was rarely strong enough or consistent enough to watch anything uninterrupted for much more than 5 minutes at a time. While we didn't make the trip to watch TV, it would have been a nice option to have on the couple rainy days we had. I think to be fair, the listing should be changed from advertising a TV, (which a guy like me thinks will be something already connected to access to watching programming) to advertising a monitor you can connect to without a good internet connection. The TV issue was hardly a deal breaker, as I said, it wasn't a high priority for us. The biggest appeal was the quiet, peaceful setting by the water. We left Indiana in the middle of a hot, humid stretch so the cool weather (mid-60's and mostly sunny) was a welcome change too. We'll visited Maine before, enjoyed our stay this time and will surely come back again. Not one to book the same place twice but will likely use Vacasa again as all of our previous experiences have been positive.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Matthew S.

Very private location, a little smelly

The location was very private, which is just what we wanted. We saw tons of cool wildlife including a coyote, a bobcat, and lots of sea birds. The house is OK, but there were a few things that made our trip less than perfect. The house smelled strongly of mold and was very damp. We would often try to sit on the patio, but there was a very strong sulfur smell that would drive us back inside. We tried to locate the source, but could not figure it out. It wasn't the tide because the odor was there at high tide and low tide. Our best guess is some sort of septic issue. The drinking water at the house also smelled and tasted strongly of sulfur and iron, so we didn't drink it. We bought 10 gallons of water to use. The other issues that we had are fixable, and I hope that Vacasa takes this complaint seriously. I booked this place in particular because it was remote and had a wireless router and streaming capability - indicating wifi. However, when we arrived, we discovered that there is no router and there is no wifi. We wanted to get some work done in a quiet, remote location, but it was almost impossible. I sent Vacasa an email asking for help, but they do not respond (I will never book with Vacasa again). There are very few curtains in the house (2 half curtains). This leaves little privacy in the main bedroom and living room, and also doesn't allow you to sleep past sunrise. The biggest issue related to this is that on our second to last day we walked back to the house after a short stroll down the street to find two strange men looking into our windows. We approached them and they said that they work for Vacasa and that they were hoping to empty the garbages. They apologized for intruding and left. I do believe that they work for Vacasa, since they told us that they tried to call their boss and they didn't respond (that seems to be the company's way of doing business). I wish I could say better things about this property, but I would probably avoid it if you can, find a place that is a better value somewhere near a restaurant and somewhere that has the services described on the website.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
We're sorry to read about your experience, Matthew, and wish you had called local staff about your concerns. A new water filtration system was just installed, so it's disappointing to read about the smell and taste. Maintenance is inspecting this as well as the internet. New, full-length curtains are being purchased. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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