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Charming Lake front Cottage w/dock close to Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Smart TV
Smart TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ellsworth, ME
  • Branch Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Telephone Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Green Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Ellsworth

On lake.Stay at this Ellsworth cottage and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Branch Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Telephone Museum. Green Lake and Phillips Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Branch Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Telephone Museum - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Phillips Lake - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Green Lake - 17 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Beech Hill Pond - 27 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lucerne Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Happytown - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Lake front Cottage w/dock close to Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Cottage on Branch Lake sleeps 6 w/ private dock. Prefect place to stay if you have friends or family staying in the Branch Lake campground it is only a 2 minute walk from the cottage. This cute little cottage was just newly furnished and is ready for family's to have lake front getaway but yet still close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. This property has a gas grill, washer/dyer, AC, and a heater for colder nights during fall and spring. A canoe is onsite so you can explore the beautiful lake.

Property manager

Shelley Miles

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Always leashed and no leaving alone at cottage.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Charming Lake front Cottage w/dock close to Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leigh A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lakefront Close to Acadia

We used the cabin as a home base to explore Acadia while having a fun and beautiful place to come back and see the sunsets and sunrises on the water. The little heater was enough to keep us warm during the chilly fall week we were there. Was a great spot for the two of us!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Stayed Friday to Monday. The place was great!! Plenty of room for 4 adults. Kitchen had enough space to prepare meals. Living area works well for watching movies and playing board games. The best part is the view of the lake and fall foliage was beautiful!! Definitely recommend staying at this cabin on Branch Lakr. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lakeside cabin!!

This was the perfect location!! We hope to stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca Richardson R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful peaceful location

The cabin is beautifully situated in an exclusive peaceful waterside location. It was clean and had plenty of towels and bed linen. The bedrooms are small but comfortable, the curtains aren’t a great fit so if you need total darkness take an eye mask. The pull out bed is not comfortable so if you’re relying on that you may need to use an extra quilt to cover the very lumpy mattress. The bathroom is very small but perfectly adequate for our three night stay. There is a slight tilt to the cabin but nothing too noticeable. It is rustic So don’t expect luxury and the kitchen isn’t particularly well stocked. Most of the ‘crockery’ is flimsy plastic which is a bit insulting given the price and it does feel like there is little effort put into creating a welcoming guest experience. Overall though, the location is what you’re paying for here (and use of the canoe) and that doesn’t disappoint so from that perspective I’d have no hesitation in recommending the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K., Bristol, VT

Liked: Cleanliness

Ahh..!

Shelley’s little cottage was the best spot for our getaway! Clean, cozy, rustic-remodel, right on the lake. Quiet & respectful adult neighbors. Just enough supplies provided inside to allow us to pack less. Perfectly situated to spend a relaxing time on the lake or as a base to go exploring. We’d go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhonghui W.

Liked: Cleanliness

An incredibly underrated gem

I stayed for a long 4th of July weekend with my parents and my husband. My husband immediately jumped into the beautiful lake for a swim, and we used the grill for bbq every night - it was fantastic. The vibes were perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was so relaxing. ..

It was a nice small cottage with a canoe which was perfect for my cousin and I. We went to Acadia National Park and Whale watching. My only request is to make sure there is at least two rolls of toilet paper in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W., Morrisdale,PA,USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, comfortable cottage

The cottage by the lake is a quaint little cabin along a peaceful serene lake with a wonderful view. Definitely not the biggest or fanciest place but a wonderful quiet place surrounded by the beauty of Maine. Far enough away from the tourist traps of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Forest but yet close enough to go should you desire to be with people (yuck!) Nice accommodations with comfortable furnishings. Everything worked as expected with no issues. The communication with the owner was outstanding, fast and accurate. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite and peaceful

Cozy little cottage right on the lake with all the essentials you need. Very Quiet and relaxing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute lake side cabin

Great little cabin. Good location. Would have enjoyed more water toys. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great stay!

We enjoyed our stay here. We had some difficulty finding it when we got there because it's a bit tricky to find in the dark, but the owner answered our call right away and helped us find it. She noted that the house number is posted on a tree, but it is hard to see if you don't know where to look. The place was spotless, super clean. The description describes two bedrooms, but they are more of divided spaces instead of rooms. There are solid walls and doors, but no ceilings in the separate rooms with the exception of the bathroom. It looks like the cabin was just one space and walls were added. So, everyone can hear everything that is said. Not a big deal for us and we would stay there again. The cabin does have a small window air conditioner, but I don't know how well it works. We were gone during the day so we didn't turn it on. When we would get back in the evening, it was stuffy in the cabin, but we opened all of the windows and everything cools off quickly. We used the AC as more of a fan because my husband and son like a fan noise to sleep. The beds were very comfortable, but the pull-out wasn't as comfortable. My son used a comforter as extra cushion. There were plenty of dishes. A grill was available, but we didn't use it. We had a great time using the canoe to paddle around the lake. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sally E.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Rustic!!!

No smoke alarm or co detector ! The cabin felt it was tilting especially in the bathroom Mold on the bathroom ceiling. Furniture and beds uncomfortable lots of cobwebs and dog hair We left early! Too rustic for me!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

David C., West Bend, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness

Hiking gettaway

Very charming cottage on the water in a nice quiet area. Beautiful star gazing on the private pier. While we did not stay much during the day, there was a Very nice canoe and grill for our use. Nice view of the lake from inside the cabin. It was only two of us so it was perfect. More than 4 would find challenges with the small bathroom, two small bedrooms, and lack of closet/storage. Nice new appliances and we’ll supplied kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ursula N.

Lake Cottage stay!

It was a nice location. The boat on the lake was a great plus. The cottage was cute, the pull out sofa in the living room was a little uncomfortable. But we made it work.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Veronique V.

best to know each other well

The cabin is in a beautiful location. We were there for an event so really only needed it for sleeping. As the 2 rooms have no ceiling (true cabin style) there is less than no privacy. It could use bedside tables and lamps and a few more plates. Completely adequate and the canoe was great to have. Overall, really nice for what we needed it for. Thank you for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

I love it so much, I’d buy it

This little cabin was so lovely. It really is close enough to jump in the water ( if you have strong legs). The lake was clear and lovely. My family used the canoe daily to explore the lake, and even visited the little islands in the middle of the lake! 30 or 40 minutes to Acadia, but this little cabin was worth it! It is no frills. You can imagine that someone’s grandpa built it in the 50s. My only critique would be that it needs 2 more plates in the kitchen since it sleeps 6. Other than that, it was perfect. We liked it so much that we asked to stay an additional night. Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

What we expected and paid for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed our stay on the beautiful lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway right on a small lake

Wonderful panorama windows onto the lake. Beds are super comfy. Low maintenance just right for focusing on fun. Quiet at night and pleasant surroundings. Easy drive to Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vinny R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the lake front property

Quaint and quiet, great neighbors and easy access to the lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Lynne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Branch Lake Cabin

We would recommend this charming cabin to anyone looking for a beautiful, quiet vacation. The cabin was spotless, the neighborhood wonderful and the lake crystal clear and beautiful. The cabin is excellent for 2 to 4 people. Such a gorgeous setting! The only reason it does not get total five stars is because it needs a bit more dishes, some info about the area and has a very tiny deck- but with an excellent view. (I could not figure out how to give 4.5 stars, that should be the score not 4.0) Thoughtful stocking of the cabin with an Unusual amount of spices, very nice amount of towels and items needed to be comfortable with and to cook and clean up with.. Adequate pots, pans, sheets, blankets and heating was supplied. No need to bring anything with you but your clothing and kayak! The canoe provided was a good size. The beds were extremely comfortable! We were looking for rustic setting so it was perfect for us. The owner is very quick to answer questions. We had a really enjoyable stay and loved it there.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Autumn getaway in Maine

What a cute little cottage, we truly enjoyed our stay, the cabin had most everything we needed while we day-tripped around northern Maine and the coast. The fall colours were at their peak. You can’t beat the stunning outlook over Branch Lake, I could wake up to that everyday! The two full beds were comfortable, the pull out not so much however we made it work. The only thing they could add would be some small side tables in the bedrooms and maybe two more comfy chairs in the lounge area, as it really only seats 4. We also weathered strong winds during a storm, we were expecting some damage that night however all was fine. The parking definitely is tight to turn around in but not much you can do about that! Thank you for being a great host and keeping your cute little cabin in good shape.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place

Right on the water it is very beautiful and quant. Definitely an older building but lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Long Beach Island NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location!

Peaceful stay. Cabin basic but clean. Close enough to Bar Harbor for lots of lobster! We enjoyed the canoe and sitting outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Laura R.

All you need to relax

This property has all that you need to relax at a lake. The beds are comfortable. Some might find “full size” to be a bit small be we were fine. So many places have lousy beds, so I was grateful these beds were comfortable and supportive. While an old review complained about low water pressure in the shower, it was typical of a modern shower head that helps prevent wasting water. I have long hair and it was fine for me. This camp has excellent views down much of Branch Lake. The small deck on the side is perfect to sit on and enjoy the lake. There are 6 loons on the lake (saw them all together) and it’s wonderful to listen to them. The lake water is clear, as Branch Lake is the drinking supply for Ellsworth. We brought our own Kayaks and greatly enjoyed exploring the lake shore. There is a large rock about 500 feet out from the camp which is perfect to swim from. The TV is a Roku TV, which pleased my 12 year old son greatly. The refrigerator and stove worked well and are full sized. The camp is not insulated and heats up considerably on summer days. The small AC unit is insufficient to the task, even when the camp is kept closed up for days. We brought some fans and that helped with the heat. The camp location is within 45 minutes of Acadia NP and we fount is easy to travel there for some hiking. Our concern was the gas grill. The bottom is nearly completely rotted out. This results in hot grease dripping directly onto the propane tank and lines. We felt this was a significant fire hazard and there were no fire extinguishers to be found. The parking area is small and bound by trees. It is challenging to maneuver a larger vehicle in this space. The neighbors were all pleasant to us. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021