A great family trip. House was great perfect location 20 min to evening. And the old school vhs tapes for the kids was a great touch

NIce and cozy!

This cottage is an amazing gem. Having dog toys was a plus for my little corgi to run around the yard. We took advantage of the kayaks, taking them out nearly everyday and on a clear night you can see the stars and milky way! It was an amazing surprise, we saw a few shooting stars. Communication with Josh was clear and most everything we needed was provided in the house (toilet paper, bug spray, dog towels, blankets). In unit washer dryer is an amazing plus. We loved playing games from the shelf and watching VHS tapes for nostalgia. The deck provides serene views of the pond and the road to get to the cottage is well paved.

Nice and clean Good Location Great communication

We spent a very happy two weeks at Robin’s Nest. Situated two miles down a winding gravel road, it was a quiet, secluded retreat while still within a short drive of tourist attractions like Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The cottage is very comfortable and well-supplied with almost anything one could want or need, from kayaks to lobster pots. The deck is a great place to watch the morning sun over the lake or to bask with your favorite beverage and listen to the loons calling in the late afternoon. We loved sitting on the dock and watching the dabbling ducks, canoeing the circumference of the lake and poking into little coves or heading out to the diving rock, dozing in the hammock, or, on a couple of rainy days, sitting inside and reading or just listening to the raindrops spattering on the deck. We were looking for a place to relax and disconnect from the busyness of our daily lives, and this was the perfect spot.

Awesome property right on the lake, very well stocked and excellent host. Would definitely recommend.

The entire experience was a 10/10. The lake is beautiful. Having multiple kayaks, a canoe and paddle boat was a huge bonus. Coffee on the dock was so peaceful listening to the loons. Kayaking out to dive rock and diving off of the diving board was very cool. The house had everything needed. The hosts provide so many extras to make sure you are set up for a great vacation. Loved that there is a washer/dryer. We grilled out several nights and made s’mores over the fire pit. Loved all the great selection of board games although the family trivial pursuit matches were intense. Perfect distance to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. All in all, we would definitely return to Robin’s Nest. We loved everything about our summer vacation. I would highly recommend.

If you want to hear and see loons nearly everyday, this is your place. A great cabin in the woods on George's Pond is ideal for recharging your batteries. While Acadia (Don't miss Schoodic Point!) and Bar Harbor are "Must Sees", Robin's Nest is a great spot to break from the crowds. We spent two weeks here and will certainly return! Thanks Josh!

From start to finish this was a positive and pleasant week away. Our time at the Robins nest was just what we needed. The place was clean and had ALL the amenities you could wish for. My daughter enjoyed kayaking, fishing, swimming and the diving rock in the middle of the pond!! We also decided to adventure to Bar Harbor for a couple outings! We would definitely choose Robins Nest again!

We spend a lot of time traveling to visit family but we dedicate one week per year to just our little family - two parents, two boys and two dogs. We always stay by the water and strive for a balance of relaxation and outdoor exercising / activity options. The Robin's Nest really delivered! We enjoyed coffee out on the dock every morning, fishing on the canoe or from the platform or dock, kayaking, exploring and nature-watching. Having all that equipment really made this place perfect. We could get out to and explore the dive rock and little rocky islands. It was very safe for the dogs and kids to wade and swim from the dock or yard. We loved seeing the bald eagles and especially enjoyed seeing and hearing a lot of loon activity. The house was very clean, which can't be easy when you are in the woods and on the water, so we really appreciated that. The beds were comfortable and it was great that there were ceiling fans. We prefer to cook and eat at home and the kitchen was well provisioned. We also prefer less crowded areas and it was as close as you really could be to Schoodic peninsula and other great hikes, and relatives we have in Sorrento. The neighbors were all very friendly. You could hear and see other activity but it was still very private and peaceful. I only wish we had come a little earlier so there would have been blueberries in the barren! Thanks so much to Josh and family for sharing this wonderful escape!

We had a lovely week at the Robin’s Nest! The location of this cottage cannot be beat. George’s Pond is beautiful- we had loons in the fog, we had sunshine on the water, we had all sorts of fun! My kids fell in love with the diving board in the middle of the lake, and the crystal clear water out there made for perfect swimming. We did a ton of paddling around the pond, both with the house’s kayaks and with the SUP we brought. We went to Acadia for two fabulous days of hiking. The games were lots of fun on the one rainy day we had, and the internet was speedy enough to satisfy even the toughest teen critic. Highly recommend Robin’s Nest!

Robin's Nest is a cute, very well equipped cottage, perfect for a family of four and a dog, in a near perfect location. One of the cleanest summer rentals we have ever seen, high quality bedding and plenty of towels, new sponge, all the basics are there and more. We found several extras we have never seen anywhere else before. Several kayaks, canoe, pedal boat, life vests, everything you need! And more, like - dog towels!! Everything you need for the grill! The big deck! The water was clear and nice, the cove and shallow water perfect for kids. Nice small private beach and dock. The host is very welcoming and responsive to any questions.

This was our third time at Robins nest, first time under the new owner, and it was as wonderful this time as it was the past two. The home is fully stocked with everything you'd need, inside and out, and was perfectly comfortable for our party of two and our dog (who couldn't get enough of the small beach, the pier and the nice big yard). Location is absolutely perfect - close enough to Acadia and Bar Harbor for day trips but tucked away from any noise and traffic. Most afternoons/evenings were spent fishing on the pond (which was excellent) or relaxing on the back porch. I highly receommend Robins Nest.

The Robins nest was wonderful! Caught a few bass from dock. Heard loons at night. Loved the cabin decore! Kayaks available for use. There is a shed time keep your fishing equipment and floats. Easy parking. 40 min drive to Acadia. Very peaceful.

My spouse and I had a wonderful week long stay at Robin's Nest this past week and we were to sad to leave. The cottage really had just about everything we'd hoped for and more. The view of the water from the small but private sand/gravel beach and the private dock was beautiful and we so enjoyed listening to the loons call throughout the day and evening. The water temperature was perfect for swimming and the water is so clean and clear that we were able to see incredible detail on the schools of fish that live around the dock while sipping our morning coffee. Due to the number of tall trees on the property the dock and beach don't really catch all that much afternoon sun though they do in the first half of the day. You do reap the benefit however of the cottage staying cool and comfortable as opposed to hot and muggy as it might be without the tree cover. The fish definitely like the environment as we caught several including a couple of nice bass right from the dock. The grounds, just like the cottage itself, are well equipped with items for both fun and utility. There are several kayaks, a canoe, and a pedal boat available for use as well as some floats and water/summer games that are stored in the boat shed along with life jackets and paddles. There is also a charcoal grill and a nice fire pit with a huge grate you can use for cooking if you please. I was super impressed with how well Josh sets you up for grilling and fire making. Newspaper, wood, charcoal, grill utensils, lighter fluid and even fire gloves allowed us to avoid an extra stop. There is a covered trash and returnable bottle receptacle outside in the back of the cottage for when you fill up the can(s) in the cottage which was convenient. You can see parts of the neighbor's house through the trees but the cottage feels very private. In terms of the inside of the home, it was wonderfully cozy with an open concept living area. The kitchen is well stocked and all the appliances worked without issue. I particularly appreciated the nice selection of spices that was available! Preparing dinner would have been a bit easier with more counter space but we made due just fine. The furniture is a bit dated but everything was sufficiently comfortable and very clean. Having a washer and dryer was clutch! The wifi and cable worked great, as did the hot water, and Josh was awesome to work with! This is a most excellent lake cottage and we had an amazing stay!

Loved our stay at this amazing property. The lake was crystal clear and the use of the kayaks left by the owners was great really enjoyed them. We will definitely be returning.

We reserved a stay at the Robin's nest September 22-30th Come Monday morning we found that relaxing by the lake was difficult secondary to construction trucks, loaders back up beeping sounds, this continued throughout the day/week and finally by Wednesday morning we decided to call the owner, It took us a while to contact him as the contact number listed on VRBO was incorrect and was the original owner Kay who informed us she sold the property a year ago due to noise on the lake. Once contacting Josh wishing to exit to find a new location. Josh stated to us that he was unaware of any construction going on in the neighborhood as we initially thought it was coming from a residential neighbor and that after talking with his wife he was unable to let us out of the lease because he had already spent the money we paid for the 8 nights. We were very disappointed as my Husband works construction and I work on an acute psychiatric unit and we were not expecting to pay so much to hear triggering and disrupting noises. We found that as a crow flies across from the cottages driveway is a working mining gravel pit Mon-Fri and that is where the noises were coming from. We called VRBO to make them aware of the issue as well contacting the owner again (sending him a video of the noisy site) with his response being "I have seen construction trucks going down the road, however was not aware of the gravel pit." Still declining to accommodate us, not releasing us from the lease. The cottage is placed on a beautiful pond however the gravel pit noises do not make for a relaxing vacation. The plastic shower curtain smelled and had mold along the bottom of it (which was insulting to us) and mini flies were present throughout the cottage as well as the smell of mold. My husband attempting to rid of a spider during our stay, had to move the love seat to get it and we were disgusted with the floors under the couches, it was as if during clean up everything had been swept under the couches. Acadia was beautiful and we enjoyed our hiking trips and sight seeing and could have tolerated the other issues in the cabin and were very patient with the construction noise 3 days before calling the owner, however was expecting a better outcome once contacting him. We felt as if we were forced to stay or lose our money if leaving and renting another VRBO stay elsewhere as he was not willing to rectify the situation. He purchased in 2017 and uses old reviews 2014-2017 previous owners!

The Robin’s Nest was perfect for our family of 4 and our dog’s summer vacation. We loved the kayaks and canoe and enjoyed paddling out to the diving rock a few times. It was close enough to MDI for easy day trips. The cabin is well equipped with plenty of towels, extra bed linens, lots of movies/games and everything you could need in the kitchen. We appreciated having WiFi, especially since cell service was spotty. Highly recommend and hope to return again in the future!

Robins Nest was the perfect location to explore Maine. Our three kids loved the kayaks and jumping off the float after a mornig hiking in Acadia, the Schoodic Pinensula or nearby. Would definitely go back.

We spent a week in Maine, 90% of it in Acadia. It was so nice to come back to our own little place after miles and miles of exploring. We had one rain day and spent it exploring the pond with the kayaks & canoe the owners had so graciously provided to us. We loved opening the windows at night listening for the wildlife we knew weren't far off. I believe we heard an elk calling (could have been a bullfrog... lol) as there is some debate in our household. There is a family of ducks that will come up to you very close if you are patient, right off the pond. They surrounded our daughter while she sat on the ground and were pecking at her feet, looking for seeds we were tossing to them. The cottage was exactly the size we needed. Two adults and two grown children fit nicely. The owners take very good care of it and when we arrived it was spotless. The beds and linens were quite nice and there was enough seating for all of us. The extra special touches that the owners provide were truly appreciated. The wood to start a fire, charcoal and lighter fluid for the grill, their kayaks...not to mention the dessert placed out for our arrival... oh.. and laundry detergent, bug spray... all just so thoughtful. It's just a nice, quiet little spot of Maine for you and your family. Happy traveling!

We enjoyed our stay at the Robins nest. The place was clean and well maintained with a well stocked kitchen and everything we needed. The owner is easy to communicate with and give us great tips on things to do and places to eat in the area. It was a great place to relax and we enjoyed listening to the call of the loons as the sun set on the lake.

This rental has EVERYthing! Cottage and surrounds perfect for summer, fall,spring (and proved favorite accommodations to date for this Texas grandmother who spends shared birthday with her Maine grandson every October). I can't wait to return in summer!

This cute cottage on the lake is heavenly! Close to wonderful sight seeing in Bar Harbor. Also a wonderful place to relax, enjoy lake, kayaking, cook out, bonfire, etc. We truly enjoyed our week stay making amazing family memories.

Very enjoyable for a much needed vacation. Cabin had everything I needed right down the loons calling at night. Perfect location for my stay! If I'm ever in the area again, I would not hesitate to stay at Robins nest.

We just returned from two magical weeks at Robin's Nest and miss it already. The cottage is clean and comfortable. It's not big but has everything we needed - comfortable beds, laundry, well equipped kitchen, big deck. But the real attraction here is the lake -- crystal clear, sand/gravel bottom, perfect for swimming, kayaking, floating on tubes. We even brought our sunfish sailboat and had some great sails. Many lake properties sit high up on a hill with long stairs or steep hills to get to the water. This house is nearly level with the lake with just a gentle slope; easy to enjoy for all ages and physical abilities and priceless views from the deck, the dock and the yard. We spent half our days enjoying the lake and half at Acadia/bar harbor, about 45 minutes away. Great family memories! We can't wait to return.

Very clean, comfortable cottage rental! The house has everything you need to make you feel right at home! The real gem is the outside space. We fished, swam, and kayaked all week. Our kids and dogs loved it! Short drive to Acadia, Bar Harbor, Ellsworth, and Blue Hill!

We just came back from a week's stay in Robin's nest and had a WONDERFUL time. The view of the lake is beautiful; our boys greatly enjoyed kayaking & paddle boating. This vacation was very enjoyable since we did not have to worry about bringing plates, pots & pans, etc. The house is larger than it appears from the pictures. And we loved going to various spots in Acadia National Park. Hearing the loons in the evening and the early morning made my spirit soar.

One of our favorite places to visit on vacation is Maine. Now that we have found the Robins Nest we can not wait for our next trip back. The pictures on the website do not do it justice. The views were beautiful, the amenities perfect. There was nothing that we wanted that was not available. Bring your food and you are set. We enjoyed kayaking, fishing, bbq with friends, roasting marshmallows by the fire, listening to the loons and frogs, walking around the lake, playing board games, putting puzzles together, and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. (We could have lived without the mosquitos. ha! ha!) It was close enough to take a day trip into Bar Harbor and see the sights there. We highly recommend Robins Nest and look forward to returning in the near future.

I was fortunate to find this listing on VRBO. It has everything we were looking for including privacy, peace and quiet. The only noise we came across were the loons calling in the morning and evening which was music to my ears. Enjoyed sitting on the dock with my evening cocktail and a good book very much . The cabin has everything you would need when away from home. We enjoyed the day trips to Bar Harbor and Acadia which are very dog friendly. Although our dog Reba did not enjoy swimming she did enjoy the nice big yard and just being outside with us. I cooked most of our evening meals in the well equipped kitchen or on the charcoal grille. We did venture over to Ruth & Wimpy's for one dinner which was good, but mostly ate from the fresh offerings in the area. Thank you for letting us stay at your very nice cabin in the woods. We hope to be back again.

My partner and I and our 16 year old dog were fortunate to have found this cozy cottage for rent. It's really easy to find - only 15 minutes from Ellsworth and Nancy the owner was great to work with. This cottage is fully furnished and modernized with all the essential supplies anyone would need for a week or more stay. You don't have to bring anything but your food. The lot is large and level and has a wonderful beach front for swimming and getting your kayaks and floats in and out of the water. While the first few feet of water is sandy it gets mucky quickly but we had water shoes which made this no issue. We kayaked the entire lake and for two people in our mid 50's we kayaked out to the Rock on the middle of the pond with the diving board on it and took the plung! There were numerous bald eagle sited and the loons and ducks hang right in the cove. 182 Pizza nearby is great and there's a good little market in Franklin or drive 10 minutes to Walmart or Hannaford. We highly recommend this rental!

My husband and I, our three teens and 2 dogs stayed at the Robin's Nest at the end of July, and we had a wonderful stay. The house is private and quiet, but not too far from lots of activities. we hiked nearby Schoodic Mountain; part of the adventure was finding the trailhead, but it was totally worth it for both the views and the wild blueberries that we picked for pancakes. We took the 40 minute ride to Schoodic Peninsula and rode our bikes along the 12 mile loop and had an early dinner at the Pickled Wrinkle. We rode the Park Loop and woke up early for one day to get a peaceful view from Cadillac Mountain before the crowds arrived. (Be sure to stop by Shalom Vineyards in Franklin for a very authentic back-to-the-land experience.) But every day and all of our adventures were even more special because we woke up every day to the peaceful sound of lapping water on George's Pond and fell asleep to the cries of the loons. The beds were comfortable. There were plenty of clean sheets and towels. The kitchen was equipped for preparing meals for the family or for eating take-out lobster and barbeque and pizza from Pizza 184 nearby. We even baked a blueberry pie. We didn't use the firepit as often as we thought we might because the mosquitoes were more welcoming than we would have liked, but we used bug spray and retreated indoors at dusk to play music and to play games. There was plenty of room to be together and to take some quite time alone. We loved paddling and walking around the lake. All of the equipment was in great shape, and the kids spent hours at the diving rock. We really appreciated the ability to bring out dogs along. They loved being with us and we were grateful to be able to enjoy their company on the hikes we took. Like us, they felt right and home and enjoyed the vacation as much as we did. Karen was wonderful to work with. She provided lots of information about tehb house and the area, and she had a plate of fresh-baked brownies waiting for us on the day of our arrival. We tend to like to try new places for vacation every year, but we feel like we barely put a dent in all the area has to offer. And we are mulling over a return trip sometime soon. Hopefully, it won't be booked solid! It really is a special place.

My husband and I stayed with our two small sons and had an amazing time. We really liked the location - not too far from Acadia and any shopping needs, but far enough away that it was very private and quiet at the lake. Our dog really loved having the lake right outside the door. The paddle boat and kayaks were great and George's Pond is an excellent size for taking them out. The house had everything we needed and was very homey. Karen was also very sweet and helpful whenever we had a question and she even left some really delicious blueberry muffin mix and jam for us when we got there - yum!