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Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond

Franklin vacation home with kitchen

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Exterior
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Property grounds
Interior
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathrooms232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Eastbrook, ME
  • Place, Abrams Pond
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Donnell Pond
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the area

Franklin

On lake.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Donnell Pond and 9 miles (15 km) of Abrams Pond. Sullivan Harbor Farm is within 16 miles (25 km) and Tidal Falls is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Abrams Pond - 17 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Donnell Pond - 31 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 41 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Wild Acadia Fun Park - 42 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Acadia National Park - 50 min drive - 51.3 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪maine coast sea vegetables - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Project Mayhem, Waltham Division - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Downeast Cheesecakes - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪182 Pizza - ‬22 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.

Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond

The Calling Loon Lake House, located on scenic Molasses Pond in Eastbrook, Maine is a new beautifully constructed 5 bedroom, 2 full bath home with a lake view great-room, large deck, patio and 2 rec-rooms.

This house offers guests nice lake views, privacy, terrific swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and spectacular sunsets.

This house is perfect for small family reunion gatherings and multiple-family get-a-ways as the house accommodates 14 guests with its 1 king, 2 queen, 2 double and 4 twin beds.

This home away from home on a wonderful lake setting comes with all amenities a vacationing family could want. It features a pool table, ping pong table, 2 TV's with DVD players, Internet access, washer and dryer, center gas log fireplace, large lawn, dock, canoe, 2 kayaks, 2 rec-rooms, large deck with gas grill and patio with picnic table.

The Calling Loon Lake House offers vacationing families a comfortable private lakeside location with all the fun a lake house should offer with its off dock swimming, fantastic fishing for smallmouth bass, white perch and landlocked salmon, and great lake canoeing in its 16 foot Old Town canoe or kayaking in single or tandem kayaks.

The house also offers a bright and open water-view great room with center gas log fireplace, flat screen TV with DVD player, dining area and well furnished kitchen with all cookware, place settings, cooking and eating utensils, lengthy granite topped counters and dishwasher.

The house also offers large master bedroom with king size bed and TV with DVD player. It also has a large Jacuzzi tub in the main floor bathroom, a ping pong table in the over the garage rec-room and a pool table in the down stairs rec-room.

This house also allows vacationers to bring their beloved family dogs. Renters are allowed to bring 2 adults, well behaved dogs per rental. Sorry, no puppies are permitted.

The house is only 40 minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, both located on Mount Desert Island, and within 20 to 30 minutes from the spectacular mountain hiking trails at Tunk, Schoodic, Black and Caribou Mountains. When vacationing here guests are also only 30 minutes from the rugged ocean coast hiking and picnicking at Acadia's Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor and 20 minutes from the Acadia Zoo, Water Slides, Movie Theater and shopping in Trenton and Ellsworth.

The Calling Loon also is located close to ITS ATV trails which feature miles of scenic countryside to view and enjoy the wilderness areas.

The house is 45 minutes east of Bangor and the Bangor International Airport. Four hours northeast of Portland, 5½ hours from Boston and 10½ hours from New York City. The house is also 40 minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The house is 2 hours from Eastport and l½ hours from Lubec and Campobello Island.

The house rents from Saturday to Saturday.
A 50% reservation deposit is required to reserve.
Balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
A $500.00 refundable security deposit is required at the time the balance payment due for damage/excessive cleaning costs.
Check-in time 3:00 PM and check-out time 10:00 AM the following Saturday. No early arrivals.
Domestic dogs are allowed with permission (limit of 2). Separate pet fee of $100.00 is required. No cats or other animals of any kind.

Rental rate advertised covers the first 6 occupants. There is an additional $125 (plus tax) per week per person charge for groups numbering more than 6 occupants. There is a limit of 14 occupants for all rental periods.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Dogs with permission (limit 2). Pet fee of $100 required. No cats or other animals of any kind.
Separate rental agreement/lease with Hearts of Maine Inc must be signed and returned
No smoking of any kind. No fireworks.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only, limit 2, no puppies

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Elegant, Spacious 5 Bedroom Home on Molasses Pond Franklin

Frequently asked questions

How close is Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond to the airport?

This vacation home is 24.3 mi (51-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond to downtown Franklin?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi away from Eastbrook.

Elegant, spacious 5 bedroom home on Molasses Pond Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house, great location. Have stayed the several times and each stay has been perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as listed on one hand and on the other it exceeded our expectations by leaps and bounds! It was a perfect getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place to stay with plenty to enjoy. It is somewhat off the beaten path and is a very quiet setting. The drive to Bar Harbor is a little way away but part of the adventure of being in Maine. Enjoyed our stay here very much and would be happy to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Great spot

Great house, great location, perfect interactions with owner/managers. Definitely staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gretchen s.

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

Another great stay at the Calling Loon

This was our second time staying at the Calling Loon. We love it there! We enjoy the peacefulness and solitude of the property and all the amenities that it has to offer. The sunsets from the dock in the evenings are beautiful. The home was well stocked and very clean when we arrived. Hoping to return again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

We enjoyed our stay!

Great property. As described. The lake was beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy n.

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

Fall family fun

Amazing property, will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Relaxing family vacation

This vacation was the best one we have had. The house was beautiful and offered great entertainment. We all found a love for kayaking on the lake. Playing pool and ping pong was so much fun. The beautiful crystal clear lake was a great place to swim. We didn’t want to leave. The yard was like a fairy garden, so enchanting to look at. It truly was a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C W.

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

Loon Lake House

Beautiful home, fully appointed. Gorgeous property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danita S.

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

Family vacation

A wonderful week spent on Molasses Pond with my children and grandchildren. The camp was beautiful, water was clear. Hope to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M.

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

Great stay Maine woods

This home offers ample room for large families, beautiful sunsets, well stocked kitchen, pool table and ping pong tables an added bonus. This home was also immaculately clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon and Mindy G.

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

Great place to get away from it all

We had a lovely stay at Molasses Pond. The house was exactly as expected/hoped for. Nice bedding, nice comfortable furniture. In good repair. No complaints!! We would absolutely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April B.

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

Family gathering

This property was perfect for our family. Plenty of room, very well stocked, clean, great yard and beach area for the little ones and adults alike. We had trouble finding it initially, and it is further away from Acadia then we realized, but manageable. Beautiful location, great host, we had a wonderful first family trip to the Maine coastal area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Family Vacation

Our large family rented 3 different homes on Molasses Pond. This home was by far the best. It was spacious, clean, well maintained and had a beautiful view from the living area. The outdoor area was perfect for swimming, fishing, kayaking and having an evening campfire. I would recommend this home to family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Family vacation

The property was immaculate when we arrived. Plenty of room for our entire family of 14. Not sure why the water is called a pond. The lake is large and very clean. We will book again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

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

I can't say enough good things~

I've stayed at many rental houses throughout the years, and this by far has to be the best. The property was clean, extremely well equipped, and well thought out. The manager was communicative and pleasant to work with. Plus, the pictures on this site do not do it justice. It is far more beautiful in person. Can't wait to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Lakehouse Leisure Time

The house was beautiful and the outside setting on the lake was awesome. It is definitely a little remote and the last few miles could be tricky with a low sitting vehicle; but other than that, we had a great time. Kayaking on the lake and listening to the loons was just so relaxing. If we come back to Maine, this would definitely be a great option again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Another wonderful vacation

This is our second vacation at this rental property. Both have been fabulous. The owners are wonderful to work with. The property is clean, very spacious and well equipped. The sunsets are beautiful and the stars are magnificent. We stood out on the deck and saw the most beautiful night sky. What we enjoy most about this property is the peacefulness and the calling of the loons at night.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Calling Loon Lakehouse

The house was so beautiful! Was exceptionally clean & more well stocked than any VRBO house we have ever stayed in over the years. Enjoyed sitting on the dock listening to the lions & fishing. Caught a 4 pound smallmouth on very first cast & more white perch than I could count. Short trip to Bar Harbor & Schoodic point. It was a very quiet, peaceful & relaxing vacation. We would whole heartedly recommend this property & would not hesitate to book again for ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Peaceful, Clean and well stocked.

Wonderful home that is very well stocked with everything we needed. All pots and pans were high quality and good shape. The best stocked home of all we have rented Plenty of towels for 9 people. It is a remote location which is what we were looking for, very little boat traffic on the pond, very quite and peaceful. Nice little beach to access the water. Wonderful sunsets and calling loons. VRBO agent and owners very easy to work with. Highly recommend renting this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TIM D.

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

Graduation present

We really enjoyed the house and property. It was a little off the beaten path but the amenities far outweighed the difficulty of the dirt road. The house was spot on with a well equipped kitchen and spacious comfortable bedrooms. Every room was clean and spacious. The kids especially enjoyed the pool table in the lower level. The only draw back was the ferocious mosquitos which was no fault of the owner. All in all, a great vacation was had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin D.

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

Beautiful Home and Views

My family of 13 stayed in the beautiful lake home for a week. They had just about everything we needed in the kitchen. We loved the kayak and canoe, billiards and ping pong. The sunsets were beautiful. We did a big puzzle too since we did have rain most of the week. We were able to go to Acadia, the Lumberjack show, and a seal and lobster boat tour in Bar Harbor followed by ice cream for dinner! We did enjoy a couple dinners out, but really enjoyed the Lobster BBQ. They had the best lobster and blueberry pie.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Alycia W.

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

Good times in Maine!

We had a wonderful stay at the house. The house is nicely stocked including the kitchen. My family loved the secluded feel and being able to take the canoe and kayaks out together on the pond, which felt more like a lake. We spent most of our days hiking and exploring Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. The house is definitely off the beaten path, and we had to drive most days about an hour to get to our Destination which was no big deal for us, but if that’s not for you this house may be a little out of the way if you are planning to spend most days in Acadia National Park. However for us it was a great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla M.

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

April Get Away

Beautiful home and nice country property. Would have been better in the summer when you could enjoy going for a swim, but we did get out in the canoe which was nice. Justn one word of caution. DON'T TREUST YOUR GPS! It took us on the wrong road a few times, and usually wanted one that was closed off or one that should have been.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Spacious House with easy Water Access

Great house, well stocked, very spacious and accommodating. A gem, right on a large lake/pond, in the middle of the woods. Stayed with family and dogs during a balmy October week and pretty much had the entire lake to ourselves to kayak on all week. Had several Loon sightings and spotted a Bald Eagle over by the island on the Pond. If you're good with a little unpaved road driving and follow the directions given to you by the owners, you're going to be very happy with your stay. About a 1/2 an hour to Ellsworth for supplies and less then an hour to the lobster shacks in Trenton and on to Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023