Experience a tranquil retreat at this modern lakefront house on Abrams Pond, 40 minutes from Acadia National Park. Enjoy great swimming, fishing and boating with private dock access and kayaks for all ages; relax by the fire pit or screened porch with kids' picnic table.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks
Built in 2010 - 40 minutes to Bangor, Acadia National Park, or Schoodic. 20 minutes to Ellsworth. This newer modern, clean, lakefront house on a quiet, wooded, 4 acre site (not crowded next to other houses), is on Abrams Pond. Great swimming, fishing and boating can be had here. All located on a private dirt-road which allows for safer walking or biking. Very child friendly. The perfect spot from which to explore Downeast Maine. The house is easily accessible by car, the last 1/2 mile down a car-friendly dirt road.
On the main level are a deck, screened porch with kids picnic table and adult chairs , open deck with gas barbecue grill, table with chairs & umbrella, kitchen w/ Dish Washer, dining/living room, MBR/MB w/ jetted tub and standup shower. Fully equipped kitchen with 5-burner gas stove and dishwasher. 45" LCD TV with DirecTV & Netflix, AM/FM Stereo. Upstairs are: 3 single beds in bedroom with 45" LCD TV (byo gaming easy hook up); bath with standup shower; computer desk, router with ethernet ports and scanner; twin bed in open room. On the lower level are; sliders and french doors to a partially covered patio area . A fire-pit and large yard for outdoor play. Private dock for swimming and boating. Cottage rental includes 1 two-seat adult kayak, 3 youth kayaks, all paddles and some safety jackets. Guests are fully responsible for their own water safety. Make sure you have appropriate life safety jackets for all people in your party. Fishing permits are required and can be purchased online. Please support Maine wildlife and be safe!
Linens & towels, soap and shampoo, housewares and common spices provided. Some basic first aid items like band aids, antiseptic, a small first aid kit in main floor bathroom. Fire Extinguishers located on each floor.
Available May-November: Spring is the great awakening -- fishing and bird-watching are both at their best -- a chance to savor the long days without the summer crowds. Summer hardly needs mentioning -- July 4th parades and fireworks, boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, relaxing, eating -- classic Maine! Fall is for foliage (peaking around the second-third week of October) and festivals, as well as boating, swimming, hiking, hunting, etc. Rents by the week (Saturday-Saturday). Hand-built by local craftsman, this house is truly one-of-a-kind. Electric Heat Upstairs Gas Heat in Master Bedroom. Gas Stove in Living Room/Kitchen/Dining area. Gas Heat in Lower Level play room. Ceiling Fans and portable fans in most rooms. Portable electric heater. Window AC in most spaces Satellite DirecTV service. Broadband Wireless Internet Views of the lake from almost all rooms.
Airy, bright, sky-lit layout: The house has a porch and deck on the main living level and a partially covered patio area on the lower level. There are multiple outdoor tables and seating areas, and a block fire pit.
There is an open living room / kitchen / dining and screen porch area. High ceilings in living area and master bedroom and bath. Gas-burning stove in the living area, large windows for views of the lake and tall trees. Beautiful tile floors and new carpet throughout. Large master bedroom. There is a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Clothes Washer/Dryer on main floor.
When not used for sleeping, the Upstairs Bedroom is a very bright and welcoming extra living space. Upstairs has a TV (no cable), VHS and DVD players, as well as a Windows PC (PC for internet and some children's games are installed). Bring your game console system if you like.
All rooms have windows facing the lake.
Wireless broadband Internet in all rooms and reaches throughout the property. Surf the web on your phone or tablet while sitting on the dock or floating in the kayak.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Outdoor shower
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Netflix
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Streaming services
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Computer station
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Kayak
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,800 square feet
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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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
The dumpsters for trash are at the start of the dirt road. When leaving, look to right, before garage building, and you will see the dumpsters in open area.
Please start the Washing Machine with a load of towels or sheets. All dirty towels and sheets can be left in the laundry bathroom table or sink.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: small pets allowed with pet fee and damage deposit
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and Grand Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Downeast Scenic Railroad and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Franklin travel guide
Is Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-out at Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks located?
This family-friendly Franklin holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Abrams Pond and within 12 mi (20 km) of Donnell Pond and Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show. Black Beach and Sullivan Harbor Farm are also within 16 miles (25 km).
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Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks Reviews
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Awesome property with everything we needed. Kitchen, multiple showers, lots of beds and room options, even a desk for remote work. The kayaks were fun to use and the fire ring was perfect. We also loved the laundry.
This place was in a very nice relaxing setting. It was in proximity of many places to hike and experience the relaxation of Maine and MDI. House was clean and in a nice quiet and relaxing location. Would highly recommend staying here.
Over the years we've learned to anticipate some aspect of our rental to be disappointing - not this year! The Maine Loon House was everything we've been looking for. If anything, the pictures didn't do the house justice. From the photos I expected the kitchen and living space to be separate, but it was a beautiful open area where all of us could comfortably congregate. The kitchen was clean, organized and well equipped which is important to us since we prepare all our meals. I thought we might enjoy the air hockey and ping pong, but we honestly played for hours. Between that, the fire ring and kayaks there was more than enough entertainment to keep us busy. This is the first time in twelve years all four of us agreed we'd love to come back!
This is our second stay at the loon Maine house! It is the perfect family house and so much you can do right at the house! Lake and activities and great fishing! We will be back!
Wonderful property out of the way of the main hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. Travel to mainstays are within 45-55 minutes. Loved the pond - plenty of time kaiaking and hanging with the ducks in the area. No shortage of memories to be made here - cannot recommend enough!
The Loon house was an excellent getaway and an excellent vacation. We had everything we needed! Beautiful, huge pond filled with fish, a peddle boat, several kayaks, a great walkoff dock. The swimming was great. The water temp in July was fantastic! Pristine area. Very quiet but only 45 mins from Bar Harbor and about 50 mins from Bangor. Ideal for our family!
We had a great stay. The house had everything that we needed and then some. We traveled to Acadia and Bar Harbor every morning and came back after lunch to kayak, swim and build a fire. The location is a bit remote (23 minutes to drive into town for groceries, etc..) but the flip side to that is we had the entire pond to ourselves most of the week. We only saw 1 or 2 other people the entire week. We would definitely stay here again.
This is our second time staying here. We fell in love the first time. As soon as you walk in you smell that the house was just cleaned and fresh. The house is perfect for a family and near all attractions. The host responded quickly to all questions and was a perfect Jose. Highly recommend.
This home is secluded,. If you're looking for conveniences in proximity, this location isn't for you. Closest town with stores and restaurants is Ellsworth, about 24 miles away. Bar Harbor and Acadia, 40 minutes away. However, the home is light and airy, clean and has plenty to do there. There's a game room and kayaks for the pond, which is right in the back yard and beautiful! My husband and I stayed a week and split our time between Bar Harbor and Acadia, and just staying at the house. We loved it and hope to go back again!
Property, neat, had everything you could possibly need, just as advertised. Heard Loons at nite, pond is peaceful and pretty. If you want to cook Lob stah-well you in right place! Perfect pot, many different “shell crackers” we loved it. Unfortunately hurricane Lee shut down our trip early-only was to get out was to leave Thirsday.
This vrbo restored our faith in the company as a whole. The last few we rented had issues. None whatsoever here. Beds comfy, plenty o hot water. Huge kitchen, porch awesome for morning coffee.
Did Arcadia, Bar Harbor, Canada including St. Andrews which was charming! Ate nothing but seafood for five days! Still didn’t try it all!
This is a top notch place for families, great for me and wife who are both in 60’s too.
First time being on a private pond and it was great. With limited access, the people in the houses on the pond get it mostly to themselves. That said, we were surprised when a sea plane landed on Sunday - how exciting! The fishermen among us caught lots of sunfish and a perch off the dock, and many more large perch, smallmouth bass, and even a largemouth from the kayak supplied with the house. We enjoyed using the paddleboat too. Morning walks down the dirt road past the ripe blueberry fields were very tranquil. It is Maine, there are bugs outside, bring high-DEET bug spray. The screened porch provided a mostly outdoor and mostly bug free compromise. Firepit was great - first fire was built and ready to light. Inside, fresh flowers on the table when we arrived and everything clean. Great water pressure in the showers. It was good to see how the owner noted upgrades to the property over the years in their coffee table notebook showing continuous improvements. We had a little trouble with the clothes dryer, but the owner was responsive. I could see a few more items added to the upgrade list soon such as retiring at least one of the twin mattresses and maybe the well-used but still functional gas grill. The other nice thing about the location is it makes a great jumping off point for day trips. We went to Acadia and Bar Harbor twice, and even up to St. Andrews in New Brunswick (remember you need passports to cross into Canada now).
The home was perfect and had everything we needed. Our boys enjoyed kayaking and fishing on the pond. Peaceful and beautiful location! Would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area!
Had a wonderful time during our stay at the Loon House. We went kayaking fished in the lake, played cornhole, and air hockey. Fun family memories made at the Loon House.
Beautiful home on a beautiful property with everything you need! Book now! I promise you won’t regret it! We were greeted with a bald eagle swooping in to the nearby trees, the loons on the lake that have the most amazing call, large snapping turtle chilling by the dock, mother duck and her babies, and baby barred owls that that made themselves known on our last day. It was a perfect home base when exploring Mount Desert Island, Schoodic Peninsula (highly recommend), Bar Harbor & the nearby town, Ellsworth.
This was our second time at the Loon house. The house and surroundings are spectacular. We spent several days exploring Acadia. We would love to come back!