Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond

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Aerial view of George's Pond. Our camp is in the cove on the bottom.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

4 bedroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Franklin, ME

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)37 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center50 min drive
Village Green54 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching54 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

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

Property manager

Tim or Ann Alley

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Aerial shot of the cabin and George's Pond

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cottage is on the waterfront. Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Wild Acadia Fun Park. Pirate s Cove Miniature Golf and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Franklin, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 36 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 50 min drive
Village Green - 54 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 54 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 64 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

Ruth & Wimpy's - 18 min drive
Ironbound Inn - 21 min drive
Downeast Cheesecakes - 11 min drive
Itty Bitty Diner - 21 min drive
Sullivan Harbor Farm Smokehouse - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on the beach-George's Pond located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Abrams Pond, Black Beach and Tunk Lake. Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and Sullivan Harbor Farm are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

cristy m.

19 Oct 2023

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

Absolutely perfect cabin, location, and hosts.

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

3 Sept 2023

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

Top location

Repeat stay at our favorite place, the lake is right there! The house is well kept and comfortable

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

30 Aug 2023

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

A beautiful week at the Alley Cabin

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

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

21 July 2023

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

Georges pond stay

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

1 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hersee Family Graducation!

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023