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Quiet Beachfront Artist's Home

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A lakeside view with a dock, chairs, and a grassy area.
A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a body of water and trees.
A view through a window with a view of a calm lake and surrounding trees.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a small table, and a refrigerator. There is a window with a view of trees and a door leading outside.
A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a sofa. There are large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Eastbrook, ME
  • Place, Abrams Pond
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Graham Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Beachfront Artist's Home

This comfortable home with beautiful views is relatively close to Bar Harbor and the rest of down east Maine. It's on Molasses Pond and has a 90' sand beach the water is clean spring fed and very gradual. Great artistic retreat or perfect for little guys. The home has a huge master bedroom with a bunk bed and a day bed upstairs in the front room. Fun and functional. The lake is clear and clean. The well water is very tasty. There are lots of games in the cabinet for enjoying. The kitchen is well equipt.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
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 lock the doors
Please put the key back on the light to the right of the door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 134207
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

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Downeast Scenic Railroad and Garland Farm are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Grand Theatre and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters. Seacoast Fun Park and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Map
Eastbrook, ME

What's nearby

  • Abrams Pond - 17 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Graham Lake - 23 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Georges Pond - 25 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 40 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Acadia National Park - 49 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Project Mayhem, Waltham Division - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪182 Pizza - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Beachfront Artist's Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet Beachfront Artist's Home ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Beachfront Artist's Home ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Beachfront Artist's Home ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Beachfront Artist's Home located?

This Franklin cottage is on the beach, 10 mi (16.1 km) from Graham Lake, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Tidal Falls and Kisma Preserve. L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet and Ellsworth City Hall are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great 10 day relaxing, unplugged stay. Great as always!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful retreat! Quiet, private, clean, dog-friendly, perfectly appointed. We had everything we needed and really enjoyed your collection of old movies. The lake is the perfect place to kayak and relax. We could see to the sandy bottom it was so clean! Saw loons, merganser ducks, and an eagle!!! Great walking trails where the dogs could be off-leash. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2026
It was great having you stay Susan L. I'm glad you and the pups had a good time. It's a special place, thank you for enjoying and taking care of it. Thx KC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful,magical week at this sweet camp. Unpretentious,as a camp should be,but chock full of creative,artistic touches. Every day we discovered another treasure,from nature surprises to human touches. Everything we needed was there, but special and unique. This camp was obviously full of family and friends’ memories,and we now have our own. We kayaked, walked the camp roads,discovered the friendly, mystical boardwalk to the lake, listened to the loons and watched falling stars. We thoroughly enjoyed what nature offered,and in one week only went out once, for needed groceries and to check in with family. If you want to truly unplug, this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great time, great waterfront, clean swimming water, very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very relaxing week would highly recommend this place to anyone.

Had everything we needed and the property was very nice just what we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
Thank you for enjoying. I'll be posting next years schedule in the next few weeks. Thx KC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just love staying here!! The cottage is lovely & comfortable. The pond (big pond!!) is magical with Loons and catching an occasional sight of the Bald Eagles that nest in the area. 'Can't wait to return!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This our second time visiting this property. We love it. Beautiful, calm and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay, and felt like a homecoming. We brought bikes and sailing canoe and enjoyed exploring every day. The weather was perfect. We appreciated the quiet and natural beauty. And the loons!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very quiet and relaxing stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at Molasses Pond! The loons visited the cove every day and the weather was fabulous!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
Thank you for enjoying. I'll be posting this year's rental schedule in the ext few weeks. Thx KC
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great beach setting!

This is our second time at the Artist's retreat. The quiet beach setting brought us back and I am sure it will again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
Thanks for enjoying. I'll be posting next year's schedule in the next few weeks. Thx KC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great memories

Quiet location with a great sand beach. Cabin has everything you need during your stay. Lots of books, puzzles, and movies for a rainy day. Perfect place to escape for some great family time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A hidden gem!

This was a nice relaxing place to get away from it all. An easy drive to Acadia. The wildlife viewing was great. I sure hope we can get back there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
Thanks for enjoying. I'll be posting next year's schedule in the next few weeks. Thx KC
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Quiet Escape

We had a great stay at this quiet camp. If you are looking for a quiet vacation away from civilization I was recommend this place. The pond is beautiful. We enjoyed kayaking on the pond and the beautiful views.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
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Archival

10/10 Excellent

We had a great time!!!

The camp we easy to access and very clean! Very quiet area...everything we needed was right there...we brought our own food and clothes. There was even a stack of wood for the fire pit!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
Thank you for enjoying. I'll be posting next years schedule in the next few weeks. Thx KC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Scenic Pond Location

The views cannot be beat. The water in the pond is clean and lovely! If you are looking for a get-a-way that is truly unplugged...this is the place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
Thank you so much for enjoying my little get away!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Maine Getaway

Camp was exactly what we were looking for. Great location on Molasses Pond and close to MDI and ANP. Everything was as described. Couldn't ask for more. Family had a great week and enjoyed our visit home to Maine with family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
I'm glad you had a great stay. Thank you very much for leaving things in good shape. It's a special place, I'm glad it was special for you also. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Camp down east

Everything was as advertised. A true get away. Lots of bird life, loved the loons.
Stayed 55 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
Thank you so much for enjoying and taking such good care of my Lake House. It's great to rent to those that really know how to get away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for peace and quiet

We thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet this property offered. The property owners did a great job preparing for our rental. The swimming was great and the water so clear you could see straight through to the bottom. It was a great getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
Thank you for enjoying. I'll be posting this years available dates in the next few weeks. Thx KC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly as described/ pictured

Truly a quiet oasis! Cottage was exactly as pictured, clean and cozy. Karen is a great host. I unfortunately had to leave early, but will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet. Nothing fancy, but a nice little cabin on a quiet lake. The only issues we had were with a window and dining room sliding door, the vcr didnt work and bed was a bit lumpy. The neighbor was very nice and her dog didnt cause any issues with ours. Ellsworth is the closest town and is about 1/2 hour away. Nice breeze off the lake, but when it wasnt breezy, the mosquitoes went into attack mode. All in all, i enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful week at Molasses Pond

We loved our stay at Karen's place on Molasses Pond. The pond was lovely, clean water, nice beach, great for swimming and kayaking. We saw so many birds and ducks and hardly any people.. The house is not fancy, but was very comfortable and had everything we needed. It was a beautiful, quiet and relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
Thank you for enjoying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Piece of heaven

This house was amazing! Exactly what we were looking for...peace and quiet! House and property are exactly as described. My husband and i are so jealous! House was very clean and well stocked with everything. We enjoyed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
It was great having you stay and appreciate this unique spot. Come back anytime. Peace and quiet should be shared. Thx KC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another magical Maine trip

Second time vacationing here and will make it a tradition, and made sure to do two weeks this time which was perfect. Crystal clear pond, cozy camp, wonderful neighbors, kids and dog ran free and barefoot. Truly soul reviving! Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
Thank you for enjoying. I'll be posting this years schedule in the next few weeks.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lake is Beautiful

If I could, I would post a few pictures. All in all it was nice, but I would not return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
I'm sorry that you wouldn't return. Not sure what went on but there was plenty of dog hair and all of the towels were wet, so someone had fun. If you had mentioned something I would have tried to fix whatever it was. I take a lot of pride in making and keeping my quests happy. Communication is one of my super powers, I'm sorry you didn't reach out. Good luck in your next traveling adventure. Thx
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and Quiet

This was everything I hope for. The Artist’s retreat was pet friendly quiet water front haven from all intrusions. I could stay forever. The retreat had everything we needed. I’m jealous I don’t own this little piece of heaven.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed this treasure. This truly is a gem that needs to be enjoyed. Thank you for finding and taking such good care of it. You are welcome back any time.

About the host

Hosted by Karen

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I purchased this property from my Grandmother. My Grandparents built the original camp in 1950. When I bought it was off grid with an outhouse. We slowly upgraded and added a second floor. This winter we replaced windows and will be trimming them out this spring, I'll upgrade the photos when the current makeover is complete.

Why they chose this property

This property is private and homey. A great spot to relax and unplug. The lake is great for swimming, fishing, sand beach relaxing, or just watching the birds.

What makes this property unique

The collection of games, TV, VCR, videos and books is eclectic. The kitchen is very well furnished with every pan or tool you might want.

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