Quiet lakefront cottage with a firepit, private beach, & two kayaks Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Quiet lakefront cottage with a firepit, private beach, & two kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Quiet lakefront cottage with a firepit, private beach, & two kayaks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Green Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Beech Hill Pond and Ellsworth Congregational Church. Ellsworth Historical Society and Ellsworth Public Library are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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8/10 Good

Olga B.

22 August 2024

Cozy lake house with beautiful view

If you are looking for a lake house with private view on the lake - you will love it. Please be aware that the house is old, there is no dishwasher or washing machine for the laundry, there is no AC, no WiFi. It didn't matter to us. The owner left enough towels, it was enough for 4 people staying for 4 nights. Kitchen appliances are working fine. Overall it was very nice vacation. Not far away from park Acadia but private. We enjoyed it.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

13 October 2023

Great stay

We loved everything ! We didn’t stay much at our place was to busy but will def book again !

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana K.

10 August 2023

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

Lake cottage

Relaxing stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John A.

19 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Location

Review

Plusses: Quiet, lakeside, great for two people, fairly well equipped. Minusses: Mile and a half on dirt road.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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6/10 Okay

Michelle S.

30 June 2024

OK for the price …. not great

Checked in to find full garbage cans, and they were never emptied during our stay. Temps got into the 80’s during our stay and the trash definitely stunk. Had no hot water for the first 24 hours of our stay. Not sure what happened, but eventually was fixed. Location is great. The little beach was perfect for our kids (2 and 7). Enjoyed the fire pit right on the water. Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of space to hang out, but REALLY need to invest in new living room furniture. Chairs are very old and uncomfortable. Liked that we were close enough to a gas station/convenience store if we really needed something. Used the grill - worked great, but was left very dirty and only supplied a scraggly old grill brush. No trash bags were supplied. Only a shower too, no tub, which is hard with a two year old. Overall, good for the price. No difference to the kids which is all that matters….

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6/10 Okay

James S.

30 January 2023

Water pressure.

It is an older cabin and has the "up north" charm. Great waterfront, great view from the living room. The water pressure is bad. Water spits and sputters, toilet gurgles and roars. We were very surprised/disappointed by this. At this price it should be better!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Dianne

14 October 2022

Disliked: Amenities, communication

I wanted to give 5 stars. I wanted to be able to relax and enjoy my stay. I really didn’t expect much and was happy with rustic. However, no one communicated with me that they were having issues with the water. Which meant no flushing toilet. I would have been okay with that had I been prepared, or would have even been fine with a portapotty or outhouse but after contacting the support number and someone saying they would be getting someone there to fix it within an hour or 2 and me wasting my whole day waiting around for no one to show was rude. Luckily it was only me, had this been a family of 4, that toilet would have filled up quickly. Super disappointed and I feel like I should be refunded at least a day…

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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6/10 Okay

Dianne M.

4 February 2023

Waterless

I wanted to really enjoy and relax, for the couple days I was there. The cabin was cute and clean. The location was beautiful. I would have given it 5 stars except, the water wasn’t working…which meant the toilet wasn’t flushing. When I first arrived, someone knocked on the door and said he was called to check the water. I knew nothing about it and was not informed of any issues before arriving, which I told the man as such. He asked to come in to check real quick and I said sure. He turned on the kitchen sink, which seemed to be working and he left. About an hour or so after, I discovered (after using the toilet) the toilet tank was empty and the water coming out of the faucet was a dribble at best. I contacted the support line via text twice and received the same message. They had contacted the local help and someone would be in touch. No one contacted me. I called the next morning to speak to someone and the woman said she has informed the local help and someone would be coming over in an hour or two to fix the problem(this was at 9:00 am). Meanwhile, the toilet, full of waste, brewed a little longer. A couple hours came and went, no one showed. I had planned on going to Bar Harbor to wander around, but thought I’d better stay put in case. Now it’s 2:30 and I’m running out of the water I brought, no bucket around to get water from the lake to try to flush the poo down and my insides were very unhappy and needed relief. So I left a note on the door saying I’d be bask ASAP, although it would take at least an hour, (20 mins to and fro, plus time to get water and use the public bathroom). I got back around 3:30… no one.. they had my cell, no call, no show. I had to buy 8 gallons of water to “flush” the toilet, using 4 then taking the empty containers down to the lake to fill back up and flush again, leaving the other 4 for drinking and dishes and washing and brushing teeth. So, not quite the experience I was looking for. Glad it was just me and my dog, otherwise it would have been VERY stressful. I made it work and left a note for whoever was coming in to clean that I did my best. Just frustrating that no one informed me right away, the guy didn’t really know what was going on either, then no one came to fix it when they said someone would…. Not sure I’d want this experience again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur N.

28 September 2024

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

Anniversary

Cabin was perfect. Nobody was in the cabins next to us which made our trip so peaceful. Lake was calm with very few boats the entire week we stayed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Wallingford USA

19 August 2022

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

Perfect Location

The lakefront was totally beautiful. Only 20 minutes to Ellsworth where you can get whatever you need, or go out to eat. Only 40 minutes to Acadia for some amazing hikes. It is a cabin so don't expect a luxury hotel, but it was very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun R., Buzzards Bay Massachusetts

16 July 2022

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Carefree Point 7-2022

Property was very clean. All the appliances are in good working condition. Steps away from a very secluded dock and beach. Water is crystal clear and a few steps out you're over your head in the water. The water pressure in the shower was a little low, but having stayed at multiple Maine cabins this is to be expected. Both rooms have a fan with helped with some of the hotter nights. There is a TV, but we never turned it on. Propane grill was filled and cleaned. Plenty of pots, pans, and dishes in the kitchen. Overall a great stay. My wife, dogs, and I had a great time. Thank you - Shaun and Becky

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donny H.

7 July 2022

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Great location!

The property exceeded our expectations, pictures do not capture how nice this place is. Brand new grill & toaster over was a nice touch, the cabin is just steps to your own private beach with fire pit. No Wi-Fi but good cell service. Furniture was what you would expect at a camp style rental, all in all the place was pretty clean and very enjoyable. Bring the bug spray and watch for ticks. It’s pretty a very wooded area which is to be expected so far up in Maine. There are neighbors close by but you can tell this is a lake where people respect privacy and keep the noise down especially at night.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ann P.

4 November 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

It's all about the lake.

Cabin needs cleaning/dusting and a new refrigerator. Maybe some reading lamps. Otherwise, linens and towels are wonderful and bathroom is very clean. But it's all about the lake. A short walk and you're on the beach which is where we were most of the time. Had a good time.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Steve R.

24 July 2021

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

If you're looking for an idyllic setting away from life

Charming cottage, very roomy. The appliances are dated but that's not really a deal breaker because you're looking to get away from it all, right? I would suggest that it does need more places to hang stuff. Nothing for your outerwear when you come in, no closets, bars, or much of anything except for a few hooks on the back of the bedroom door. It is about a mile and a half on a dirt road to get there but the road is well maintained. The Green lake fish hatchery is just a mile away and they have some great walking/hiking trails.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Sean S.

21 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Nice cabin, but needs maintenance

Would have given this house 4 stars, but we arrived to the cabin with the septic overflowing and had to deal with the smell of sewage for 5 days. There was also a sputtering/spitting water system that made taking showers or washing dishes unpredictable. Staff came out to take care or both issues, but this meant 3 different days of waiting for repairmen and adjusting our plans. The beach area at lake was very nice and we spent much of our time there. The cabin was comfortable and had all the amenities we need. Albeit some items like the fridge and toaster could definitely be replaced. We did have an enjoyable time, but I would not book again with this listing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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8/10 Good

Denise H.

17 July 2021

Very clean, quiet and comfortable stay

This is a nice cottage with plenty of clean towels, clean house, good size shower with plenty of hot water. The furniture is dated, it is a camp after all so we expect that with this type of rental. However, we did not find the chairs uncomfortable. The beds seemed new and firm and comfortable enough. It is a short walk to the lake like one minute or less. Can’t really see much of the lake from cabin but a nice private sitting area by sandy beach and campfire with a picnic table near the water. We brought our own kayaks but my kids who came to visit for the day used the ones at cabin and found them to be easy to paddle. The grill although it works is on it’s last leg. It is all rusted out inside. You may want to bring a small portable grill with you. It took a little while to get it lit. It is a little over 2 mile dirt road to get to cabin. Private, with neighbors on both sides… it is a typical lake front with houses nearby but we had no problems with noise and felt secluded enough. We had an issue with the septic tank over flowing a little but we called vacassa and they sent some one the same day to fix it. We were pleased with the responsiveness of management. Just one thing missing….storage. Shelving units or a cabinet would be helpful. We had to leave our clothing in the suit cases and left them open on the couch. There is no place to put your things at all. The closet could use a shelf unit with a clothing rod above. The two small dressers in the place were filled with linens and not useable. We had a wonderful stay just wish they had storage space. Maybe this will be upgraded by owners some day? We brought a tension rod and curtain for bathroom window. All other windows have a curtain not sure why they missed this one which I think is most important place you want a curtain. Overall very pleased and would recommend. It is a camp folks… don’t expect luxurious furniture. Most important to us is cleanliness and a decent bed and shower which it has.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

sabrina f.

24 June 2021

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

Lovely quiet get away

We were quite surprised by how far back the cabin was nestled in the beautiful Maine woods. It was a cute little cabin with running water and warm showers but the best part was the gorgeous lake just steps away with its own little beach front. We enjoyed days of swimming, fishing, and kayaking. I would recommend this cabin to anyone and hope to stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Cynthia N.

13 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Quaint Cottage but could use some improvements

Cottage was ok but things I would change: New mattress (very uncomfortable), new furniture (old and extremely uncomfortable-I used my own folding rocker to relax indoors), lighting above table, cupboards for food storage (had to leave food on the counter due to lack of storage) Glazing over the bathroom window (directly in neighbors sight of view, we placed a towel over the window for privacy) Other than this we really enjoyed our stay. A warning though, this cabin is way out in the woods but not secluded. Neighbors are right beside you and it can get loud at times.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

28 May 2021

Lake Cabin

We really enjoyed our stay at the lake cabin! We loved having campfires by the lake and being able to kayak out around the small islands! The bed was super comfortable and we would love to stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

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8/10 Good

Monica H.

15 May 2021

Relaxing Experience

This was a cute rustic experience. It had hot showers and clean space. We had just finish camping so this place was perfect and had what we needed. It is very secluded so make sure you bring everything you need. There is a little stand off the main road where you can purchase firewood. There were lots of bugs since it had been raining the days before. Once we got the fire going the bugs where not an issue. The roads were not paved so it's not so easy to go in and out to town. Acadia National park is about 50 minute drive and there are lots of stores on the way for groceries, fast food etc. We didn't have an issue with the beds or furniture. There is an older chair that wasn't the best but we just didn't sit there. We didn't use the the grill so can't provide feedback on this.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren O.

19 October 2020

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

Beautiful, peaceful setting

Quaint little camp away from it all; loved reading the guest book which dates back to 1964. Very cozy in an idyllic setting.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

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4/10 Poor

Kendall J.

14 October 2020

Great location, not so great for everything else

My husband and I booked this cabin to ensure we were extremely isolated and could enjoy a quiet and peaceful vacation. After an 11 hour drive from Maryland, we woke Thursday morning to men cutting down trees with chainsaws and an huge tree chopper parked right outside the bedroom window at 7am. I called the “caretaker” and received no help there. Needless to say the stay was pretty much ruined from there on out. I understand that work needs to be done on a wooded property but the VERY least you could do is schedule it when no one was there or just let the people that are staying there know that the work is happening. Cons: The furniture is extremely uncomfortable. You can feel the springs when you sit down. The beds are also incredibly uncomfortable. The water in the shower turns off when you’re trying to take a shower. The refrigerator leaks water from the freezer on to all your food. Everything is just old and run down and needs a major facelift. Even some basic new furniture would be an improvement. Pros: The location, as long as no one is cutting down trees. The firepit was a really nice feature and we spent most of our time by the firepit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

casey w.

2 October 2020

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

quiet escape

great location, clean water. owner stopped by to say "hi" but was not intrusive.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Audra v.

12 November 2019

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

Peaceful retreat

We lived everything about our stay! Close enough to town to grab a drink and watch some football, but secluded enough to feel disconnected! The scenery was peaceful and beautiful!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E S.

14 October 2019

Nice hideaway

Awesome quiet, beautiful lake and wildlife

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

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