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

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4.4

Excellent(32 Reviews)

Cabin in Franklin, ME

3 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this cabin rental

Lazy Lumberjack Lakeside Cottage

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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.

Things to Know

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Map of Franklin, ME

Nearby attractions

Acadia National Park

29.6 mi

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory

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

4.4

Excellent(32 Reviews)

Cabin in Franklin, ME

3 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Map of Franklin, ME

Nearby attractions

Acadia National Park

29.6 mi

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory

Reviews

4.4

Excellent(32 Reviews)

4.4

Aug 2024

We loved this cottage. The grounds are gorgeous and the house is so cozy. The kitchen was well stocked.

4.4

Aug 2024

The property is beautiful and relaxing. The cabin is very rustic but comfortable. Unfortunately, the temperature was unseasonably warm for the area when we visited. There are multiple fans but they are small. A few larger fans (for these unusual times) would have been nice. Overall, a very relaxing and enjoyable stay.

4.4

Jul 2024

Kind of wild how quiet it was all the time. Awesome using the boats on the property and cooking in the kitchen was great. Comfortable bed/couch. Only thing was that we experienced some lights up at our windows/skylights that made no sense at all and moved erratically. Freaked us out. No noise and then they disappeared. Crazy! But still a great place!

4.4

Jun 2024

A perfect spot to get away, yet close to Acadia. We had a great week!

4.4

Jun 2024

This house was absolutely perfect for our stay in Maine! We spent most of our time in and around Bar Harbor, and although this house is about a 45 minute drive from that, it was an easy drive and felt like an amazing getaway from the city. You cannot beat the location on the picturesque Great Pond. It was a breath of fresh air to drink our coffee outside every morning with the view of the water before getting our day started. We felt perfectly safe as two young women staying here, as the house feels just secluded enough but not too much that makes you feel like you are completely isolated. It felt like a "glamping" experience to stay here in that it felt rustic while having all the amenities that you might miss while camping. The only thing I would say is beware that the ladder to the loft is very steep, and would probably not be the best fit for someone with mobility issues or a young child. Overall, our stay was wonderful and I would definitely stay here again!

4.4

Jun 2024

Quiet, serene, and private. Firepit was very relaxing, bed was comfortable, and the top room my son really enjoyed.

4.4

Jun 2024

The location to Acadia was convenient. Peaceful and private stay.

4.4

Oct 2023

This would probably be fine in the summer, but should not be rented off season. Original listing had no menu of it being just a summer house/not having heat. Also did not realize it's being listed through a management company. Introductory email specifically said there was a wood stove and wood provided. No wood was there. I went to use the stove and it had a gas insert that i could not get working. I called the help number and the people in Oregon (yes, Oregon!) told me a series of lies and tried gaslighting me saying they told me stove didn't work. The ad on vrbo was magically rewritten less than 24 hours after my first complaint. It was down to 47 the next morning. I slept in my truck 2 nights due to the cold. It was never comfortable in there. Vacasa has totally ignored me. Vrbo has also not been much help. Complaints are being filed with BBB and my credit card. In addition, WI-FI is pretty much non existent, bring your own paper products--including TP, and there's barely enough hot water for one shower.

4.4

Oct 2023

Managed by Vacasa, horrible customer service - they aren't located in the same country and they told me "someone will be out shortly to serve you" (obviously no one came). Outdated and changed ads for the cabin. The cabin ad stated clearly that there was a *WOOD STOVE* in the "winter months". I booked the cabin because of this feature. I received THREE acknowledgment and preparation emails from Vacasa stating that the wood stove would be available and that WOOD WOULD BE PROVIDED IN THE FOYER. I show up and there is no wood stove, there is a gas stove - and it's turned off for the season. They have since changed their ad but it still says "wood stove"... it's a gas stove with fake wood... come on people... 52 degrees in the Cabin when I arrived during daylight hours. Blatant laziness that the stove wasn't turned on for that low of temps. Does there have to be a risk of freezing to death before the heat is turned on? Oh and the "dock" was totally destroyed. Smoke Detectors kept beeping due to low battery. Wifi wasn't fast enough for the TV to simply load a single app. The mattress is spring and probably 50 years old. You're better off sleeping in a tent.

4.4

Aug 2023

I loved how quiet and isolated this property was! You could hear a pin drop when standing outside. There weren't even any birds to wake you in the morning. The wife and I stayed there for our anniversary week and enjoyed every minute of it. Week cooked in the nice little kitchen and grilled outside once. On the one day it rained, we stayed in all day and streamed movies or watched ones from their small DVD collection. The furniture was very comfortable. Even I at 6'4" slept fine in the smaller full size bed. Would definitely stay again!

4.4

Jul 2023

Beautiful property right on the lake. Firewood provided with the rental was a nice extra. Location is perfect for those who want to avoid crowds. Took about 45 minutes to get to Acadia NP and an hour to Bangor airport. Cabin has no AC which was not a problem with the cooler temperatures.

4.4

Jun 2023

An amazing place to stay. We absolutely loved the cabin.

4.4

Jun 2023

Enjoyed our time there!

4.4

Feb 2023

Overall nice little cabin on a beautiful secluded pond. Despite saying wood for the fireplace was provided there was no wood when we arrived. It was October and was only 30°F outside and the tiny space heater was no where near enough. Reached out to Vacasa who didn't even want to put in a ticket for the wood. Also had two of the three kitchen lights out and the door lock battery died so it wouldn't work. So 3 service tickets in the first 24 hours. They only ever fixed the door. So we sat in the dark in the kitchen and bought our own wood. I was told the would reimburse the wood but when I tried texting the local manager i was promptly blocked and none of my messages will deliver. In conclusion a really nice beautiful cabin that was ruined by poor management.

4.4

Dec 2022

This cabin is a gem. Here are best part about the cabin: You have complete privacy, it has its own private lake equipped with kayak, paddle board , fishing gears. Close enough to Acadia, the cabin has every amenities you could think of. It’s reasonably priced and the owners were not price gouging due to COVID / inflation . Very rustic and comfortable. Has water view from almost every corner of the cabin. I would highly recommend . Only advice I have for property owner is to clear up the some shrubs and trees for unobstructed view of the lake. Overall, great property with well managed property manager.

4.4

Sep 2022

We loved the cabin, especially the canoe and fishing poles included! So cozy and nice!

4.4

Aug 2022

Perfect sized cabin for a two person getaway in an absolutely beautiful location!

4.4

Jul 2022

Good Place to stay. Very nice to relax and fish. Caught crappie Small Mouth Bass Muskie. I would go back again. Note this/ If you go away from the bigger towns the food gets better and cheaper. Thanks so much for having us.

4.4

Jun 2022

Location

4.4

Jun 2022

Property was nice but water didn’t work in the house. My wife was not happy at all. Customer service was of no help so unfortunately I will not be using vrbo again.

4.4

Jun 2022

Water didn’t work

Water didn’t work

Property was nice but water didn’t work in the house. My wife was not happy at all. Customer service was of no help so unfortunately I will not be using vrbo again.

4.4

Oct 2021

The cabin is pretty small but for just me, it was great. The stairs to the 2nd floor bedroom have no railing, so I opted for the futon on the main floor and with an air mattress it was very comfortable. The provided heater was enough to keep the cabin heated so I never had to used the wood burning stove. Outlets are scarce so take an extension cord or 2. Overall, I loved the little cabin and I'd stay again!

4.4

Oct 2021

Great cabin for a quiet getaway

Great cabin for a quiet getaway

4.4

Sep 2021

The owner thought of every little detail to ensure people have a great vacation! Everything was exactly as it was outlined in the listing and even more. Thank you for sharing your great property with us, we had a great time!

4.4

Sep 2021

Great cabin on a beautiful lake.

Great cabin on a beautiful lake.

4.4

Sep 2021

Great Pond

Great Pond

Great location on the pond. We loved it. Kayak and canoe were a plus. We recommend this cute and cozy cabin!

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Franklin?

The average price for a rental in Franklin is R 5,865 per night. This rental is R 939 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cabin?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Cottage | Peaceful 32-Acre Lakefront Getaway | Canoe, Firepit & Big Deck. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Cottage | Peaceful 32-Acre Lakefront Getaway | Canoe, Firepit & Big Deck pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Cottage | Peaceful 32-Acre Lakefront Getaway | Canoe, Firepit & Big Deck?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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

Cabin in Franklin, ME

Reasons to book

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Map of Franklin, ME

Nearby attractions

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

Cabin in Franklin, ME

Reasons to book

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Map of Franklin, ME

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Franklin?

Is parking included with this cabin?

Is there a pool at this cabin?

Is The Cottage | Peaceful 32-Acre Lakefront Getaway | Canoe, Firepit & Big Deck pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Cottage | Peaceful 32-Acre Lakefront Getaway | Canoe, Firepit & Big Deck?

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