Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond
4.9
Outstanding(75 Reviews)Cottage in Franklin, ME
9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cottage rental
Located on George's Pond in Franklin, Maine, this lovely beachside cottage is the vacationers dream. Located within miles of the ocean and the magnificent Acadia National Park, this cottage boasts a queen bed in the master bedroom, a full size bed in the guest room and five twin beds in the two upstairs bedrooms.
One bathroom, with a toilet, sink and standing shower stall is on the main floor. 2023-addition of outdoor shower off the front porch with hot and cold water. All the water used in the cottage is pumped to an above ground septic.
Two 2 person kayaks, a canoe and an aluminum rowboat, as well as a dock, and a swimming float gives you all sorts of water activity possibilities or you can sit on the front porch and watch the children play on the beach or swim in the pond. Catch trout, bass, and pickerel in the waters, as well.
Numerous hiking trails are located in the Franklin area, as well. Wildlife is abundant in the forests surrounding the cottage.
Bald eagles, ospreys and loons are frequent visitors to the Pond in front of the cottage. In the evening you can stargaze, cook s'mores in the beach side fire pit, or simply sit and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surroundings.
Play some corn hole!
Or kick back and have a lobster bake on the beach.
Keywords: Cottage
One bathroom, with a toilet, sink and standing shower stall is on the main floor. 2023-addition of outdoor shower off the front porch with hot and cold water. All the water used in the cottage is pumped to an above ground septic.
Two 2 person kayaks, a canoe and an aluminum rowboat, as well as a dock, and a swimming float gives you all sorts of water activity possibilities or you can sit on the front porch and watch the children play on the beach or swim in the pond. Catch trout, bass, and pickerel in the waters, as well.
Numerous hiking trails are located in the Franklin area, as well. Wildlife is abundant in the forests surrounding the cottage.
Bald eagles, ospreys and loons are frequent visitors to the Pond in front of the cottage. In the evening you can stargaze, cook s'mores in the beach side fire pit, or simply sit and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surroundings.
Play some corn hole!
Or kick back and have a lobster bake on the beach.
Keywords: Cottage
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Franklin, ME
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(75 Reviews)4.9
The location was really nice. However the beds are really bad and lighting isn’t the greatest.
The listing mentioned a Hot Tub and Spa there is none. The pictures for the upstairs should include the steepness of the stairs.
Was very peaceful sitting on the porch and listening to the loons. Everything is close by to go site seeing or out to eat. Pet friendly was nice
4.9
We loved the location. The pond is beautiful and we spent many hours on the water.
Tim was an attentive and responsive host, and made the whole rental process easy.
4.9
Nice cabin, quiet, good fishing and kayaking. Short hop to Acadia. Local restraunts are really good! Tim and Ann are great with communication and making sure everthing was going smooth, even got a hold of us when the power went out to make sure we were good. Everyone is already talking about nest year....
4.9
Great location and very nice lake to swim and fish. Home is older and outdated, but that should be expected. Beds are very old and not so comfortable, but adequate. Septic system acting up on us; but to be fair, we did not call to get serviced. Saw some Loons as well, that was really cool. Thank you Tim and Ann.
4.9
My aunt and uncle from Florida and my mom and I stayed a week at the cabin. I cannot stress enough that if you want to experience the beauty of Maine you HAVE to stay here. The lake was breathtaking, the cabin was cozy and had absolutely everything we needed including a canoe and two kayaks which we used daily. My uncle fished daily as well. Besides all of that, the location is amazing for visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia without dealing with the crowds and prices. I also hiked with my dogs multiple times in the wildlife conservation area close by. The hosts are a phone call away at all times and we could tell they loved the area and cabin as much as we did. All of these things made this hands down one of the best vacations we have taken.
4.9
Repeat stay at our favorite place, the lake is right there! The house is well kept and comfortable
4.9
Our family had a wonderful vacation at the Alley Cabin. Our biggest surprise was how peaceful it was. Every morning we woke up and had our coffee sitting on the porch with a perfect view of the pond. We saw bald eagles, loons, ducks along with all other kinds of wildlife. The cabin was perfectly suited for our family of 5, plenty of beds to go around.
The Alley Cabin had canoes and kayaks so we could go out and explore the entire pond. The first morning my wife and I saw a bald eagle perched on a rock as we drifted by in the kayak. Just a beautiful peaceful place that we would love to visit again. We also rented a pontoon boat from Port Harbor Marine. The boat really gave us full access to the pond to fish, cruise around and just anchor and swim.
Tim checked in with us on the first day to make sure we found the cabin because it's really tucked back in the woods away from any paved roads. He also checked in with us to see if we had everything we needed and to see if we were enjoying our stay. Such a gracious host that we knew was only a text or call away if we needed him.
This was a 5 star experience that my family and I will have memories of forever! A big thanks to the Alleys!
-The Roche Family
4.9
Property was in great location. Short drive to explore bar harbor and acadia.
This house has the best waterfront on georges pond! Step to the lake right from the front porch.
Great fishing and kayaking lake!
Only thing i would change is the clutter in house, storage area under stairs was full of stuff and empty boxes.
Could have used that area for more food/paper good storage.
Other than that, house was great!
4.9
We booked our family vacation to celebrate our youngest child's high school graduation. Even with rain and fog for most of the week we had a great time kayaking, fishing, exploring Bar Harbor and Ellsworth, and hiking in Acadia. The cabin was a little funky when we arrived, but we opened the windows and knocked down some cobwebs and enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room for the 7 of us and lots to do.
4.9
Private, right on the pond, kayaks included. While we enjoyed the privacy, this is a great place for families in the warmer months. No frills, but everything you need is included. Our three little dogs loved being able to roam on the beach and explore. The loons could be heard in the evening, and four of them visited the morning we were leaving. We had a nice relaxing week, thank you.
4.9
This was a perfect place if you're looking for a quiet place to unwind. The lake view is beautiful and peaceful. Unfortunately it was a bit too chilly while we were there to go out on the lake, but appreciate the water crafts are available if the weather cooperates.
The place is a little difficult to find, especially if you're arriving at night, so would recommend getting there during daylight if possible. Tim was able to walk us through getting there pretty easily though.
One note for those visiting in colder weather, it does get chilly in the cabin, space heaters and blankets are provided, but would recommend bringing some warm clothes to hang around in!
Overall a great experience!
4.9
This is our third time renting this house and my family loves it. The waterfront location is the best, the kids are never short of activities. We have always loved the quiet area while still having close proximity to Acadia and Bar Harbor.
4.9
Beautiful location, crystal clear pond. Home has everything needed. Thank you!
4.9
What a great week!
We a full house... 6 adults, 3 kids, and 1 dog. The kids loved fishing off the dock, canoeing, swimming, and kayaking. Sitting on the porch reading and taking in the beautiful scenery was my favorite thing to do.
We went to Acadia several times (gorgeous!). We were able to see all the top spots in Acadia and have a couple lazy days at the cabin. Perfect balance for my family.
Overall a great experience for everyone. The kids want to come back again next summer!
4.9
Great Quiet Property
Beautiful property! Extremely secluded. My family had a fantastic time at this property.
4.9
Relaxed camp vacation
If you are looking for a relaxed, rustic Maine camp experience this is a wonderful place. The property is exactly as described with a private beach steps off the porch! The water was pleasantly warm and we had a great time kayaking around the pond and exploring the shoreline and little islands. Great place for kids just learning to swim as it is very shallow.
4.9
Our family of four had a wonderful family vacation. The house had everything we needed and plenty of space for our family. The private waterfront location was quiet, peaceful and just lovely! We saw loons, ducks, eagles, rabbits, turkey and deer. It was an easy drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The sunrise on the pond is spectacular!
4.9
Wonderful family vacation!
Our family of four had a wonderful family vacation. The house had everything we needed and plenty of space for our family. The private waterfront location was quiet, peaceful and just lovely! We saw loons, ducks, eagles, rabbits, turkey and deer. It was an easy drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The sunrise on the pond is spectacular!
4.9
Rental was quite easy. The owner contacted me in advance by phone and email about check-in process, which was smooth and contactless.
The cottage was cozy with 7 beds, but certainly adequate for the listed 9 capacity with two of the beds being doubles. (We had 7.) The dining table seats 6 so we used a camp chair and squeezed together. The single bathroom was not a problem.
The gem of the property is the lakeside location with a small private coarse sand beach. We had regular first visits but some duck families and a pair of loons. Tall evergreen trees surrounding the cottage were home to sparrows and some cedar waxwings and others we never quite saw.
The access to the owners small water craft was fantastic. Our teenagers and 20s had fun kayaking, canoeing and trying a paddle board on the lake. On one trip, we even saw a bald eagle keeping watch from a dead pine
The location had easy access to Acadia National Park, especially the Schoodic peninsula which we totally missed our last time to Maine. We spent three different days exploring parts of the park.
4.9
Great family getaway
Rental was quite easy. The owner contacted me in advance by phone and email about check-in process, which was smooth and contactless.
The cottage was cozy with 7 beds, but certainly adequate for the listed 9 capacity with two of the beds being doubles. (We had 7.) The dining table seats 6 so we used a camp chair and squeezed together. The single bathroom was not a problem.
The gem of the property is the lakeside location with a small private coarse sand beach. We had regular first visits but some duck families and a pair of loons. Tall evergreen trees surrounding the cottage were home to sparrows and some cedar waxwings and others we never quite saw.
The access to the owners small water craft was fantastic. Our teenagers and 20s had fun kayaking, canoeing and trying a paddle board on the lake. On one trip, we even saw a bald eagle keeping watch from a dead pine
The location had easy access to Acadia National Park, especially the Schoodic peninsula which we totally missed our last time to Maine. We spent three different days exploring parts of the park.
4.9
Relaxing and beautiful stay
Every relaxing and a peaceful place to stay. They provided us with everything we needed. The commutation with the owner was excellent. Definitely would stay again. The cottage was right on the water and very private.
4.9
Perfect location to reconnect with nature
We had a perfect week at this cottage. We lucked out with perfect weather! We grilled almost every night. House had everything we needed. We loved the fire pit and seeing the amazing sky at night. Great location on the water and house was perfect distance from the crowds of Bar Harbor. Each morning we enjoyed the loons, ducks and otters right from the front porch while we had coffee :) We even say an eagle! Thank you for the much needed visit with nature.
4.9
Quiet cabin on a quiet lake.
Really peaceful location with a canoe, row boat and kayaks available.
The fire pit is where we spent our evenings enjoying the stars and each other's company.
Lots to do around here, close enough to Acadia and Bar Harbor to visit a couple times.
4.9
Rustic getaway
Quiet cabin on a quiet lake.
Really peaceful location with a canoe, row boat and kayaks available.
The fire pit is where we spent our evenings enjoying the stars and each other's company.
Lots to do around here, close enough to Acadia and Bar Harbor to visit a couple times.
4.9
Nice place to get away. 3 adults and a dog. Really thought my labradoodle would finally swim to get the ducks, but no such luck. She kept them away from the shore though.
Kitchen appliances were very clean! Microwave looked brand new. Pleasantly surprised by not being bothered by mosquitoes the whole week. I would have enjoyed relaxing there, kayaking, reading, and knitting, but my son and husband are always wanting to be active so we traveled to Acadia 4 of the days we were there. Our last morning we were entertained by a pair of loons.
The only thing dampening the peaceful experience was construction going on a little across the lake starting early in the morning and late night loud music from across the lake, but that is certainly not the fault of the owners. It was cool enough in the evening to shut the windows to cut down the noise.
4.9
We had an amazing week at the Alley camp! We were pleasantly surprised as how tucked away their place was. We loved having the lake to ourselves all week basically! The stars were so bright here and we enjoyed the canoe and kayaks on the property. The lake was beautiful and the location of the cabin was great! Only about an hour to Acadia which we enjoyed 5 out of the 7 days! We also loved that we had endless firewood that we took advantage of using every night under that beautiful sky. Tim was great and sent me some suggestions for running routes and they did not disappoint! It's so gorgeous up there, we'll definitely be back! We had a wonderful vacation.
PS- Wicked Munchies in Ellsworth and Smokey's BBQ & Lobster in Trenton were two of our favorite spots to eat! The clam chowder and smoked lobster were AMAZING
4.9
Socially distant delight
Nice place to get away. 3 adults and a dog. Really thought my labradoodle would finally swim to get the ducks, but no such luck. She kept them away from the shore though.
Kitchen appliances were very clean! Microwave looked brand new. Pleasantly surprised by not being bothered by mosquitoes the whole week. I would have enjoyed relaxing there, kayaking, reading, and knitting, but my son and husband are always wanting to be active so we traveled to Acadia 4 of the days we were there. Our last morning we were entertained by a pair of loons.
The only thing dampening the peaceful experience was construction going on a little across the lake starting early in the morning and late night loud music from across the lake, but that is certainly not the fault of the owners. It was cool enough in the evening to shut the windows to cut down the noise.
4.9
Perfect relaxing getaway
We had an amazing week at the Alley camp! We were pleasantly surprised as how tucked away their place was. We loved having the lake to ourselves all week basically! The stars were so bright here and we enjoyed the canoe and kayaks on the property. The lake was beautiful and the location of the cabin was great! Only about an hour to Acadia which we enjoyed 5 out of the 7 days! We also loved that we had endless firewood that we took advantage of using every night under that beautiful sky. Tim was great and sent me some suggestions for running routes and they did not disappoint! It's so gorgeous up there, we'll definitely be back! We had a wonderful vacation.
PS- Wicked Munchies in Ellsworth and Smokey's BBQ & Lobster in Trenton were two of our favorite spots to eat! The clam chowder and smoked lobster were AMAZING
4.9
Our favorite!
This is our second time stay here and our families 3rd! We love the area and the beachfront house makes the week so relaxing and fun! Owners are great people
4.9
We had the time of our lives, couldn’t ask for a better location! My 3 boys ages 6-14 enjoyed the lake so much they didn’t want to leave! The cabin came with so many extras for outdoor activities which made the stay even more fun, will definitely book again!
4.9
Family Vacation
We had the time of our lives, couldn’t ask for a better location! My 3 boys ages 6-14 enjoyed the lake so much they didn’t want to leave! The cabin came with so many extras for outdoor activities which made the stay even more fun, will definitely book again!
4.9
Absolutely perfect property for my family! Shopping was close by but we were also secluded. The water was exceptional! It was so clear you could see to the bottom. Lots of swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking and bonfires on the beach. It rained on & off for 3 days but we still had a blast! Wonderful vacation! See ya next year!
4.9
Unique property that is the quintessential Maine camp. My family was instantly comfortable at this poperty. The owners are super flexible and amazing communicators. The camp has everything you need to enjoy a week in seclusion but still connected. (The internet is pretty good here) So much to do within an hours drive. The weekend seemed busier than during the week. We all had a great time.
4.9
Peace/Serenity
Absolutely perfect property for my family! Shopping was close by but we were also secluded. The water was exceptional! It was so clear you could see to the bottom. Lots of swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking and bonfires on the beach. It rained on & off for 3 days but we still had a blast! Wonderful vacation! See ya next year!
4.9
We had the best week at the pond. Fishing was excellent and the diving board rock was awesome. Convenient to Bar Harbor and Acadia.
4.9
Comfortable and has everything you need
Unique property that is the quintessential Maine camp. My family was instantly comfortable at this poperty. The owners are super flexible and amazing communicators. The camp has everything you need to enjoy a week in seclusion but still connected. (The internet is pretty good here) So much to do within an hours drive. The weekend seemed busier than during the week. We all had a great time.
4.9
Great family vacation
We had the best week at the pond. Fishing was excellent and the diving board rock was awesome. Convenient to Bar Harbor and Acadia.
4.9
Great lake front cabin
I have stayed at the property with my family recently (adults, grandparents and teenager kids). It is a great cabin right on the water with amazing views. They have a dock to fish right off the property which my son utilized quite often:) We had really good weather where we enjoyed the small beach and the kayaks provided. Cabin is modest but has everything one would need while on vacation. Proximity to Bar Harbor and Schoodic allowed us to go on day trips and then retreat to the peaceful location. Highly recommend it,
Deniz Ozaslan
4.9
We had a lovely relaxing week at George’s Pond. We kayaked, fished, sat on the porch and read, made a fire and s’mores at night. We loved that we could go enjoy Acadia and Bar Harbor and then come back to the cottage and get away from people and crowds. The owner Tim was wonderful to work with and we had everything we needed for a wonderful family vacation! Hope to come back soon!
4.9
We had a great time! Tim reached out and provided great recommendations leading up to and throughout our stay. We enjoyed the peacefulness and beauty of the area.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Franklin?
The average price for a rental in Franklin is $325 per night. This rental is $5 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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