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Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 manager

Mitch Goldman

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Outdoor shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Computer station
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Kayak on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Check-in

Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: small pets allowed with pet fee and damage deposit

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Acadia National Park/downeast Maine Lakefront Rental Wifi 40" TV
Acadia National Park/downeast Maine Lakefront Wifi/45" TV House

About the neighborhood

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Eastbrook, ME

What's nearby

  • Abrams Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 51 min drive - 50.9 km
  • Village Green - 55 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 55 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 65 min drive - 60.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downeast Cheesecakes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪182 Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks located?

This family-friendly Franklin vacation 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 mi (25 km).

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Memories Made Here -Maine Loon House-AcadiaNP/Downeast-Lakefront-WiFi/TVs-Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and location
Peaceful setting with numerous recreational opportunities. House provided all amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
We loved our stay at the Loon House! A beautiful home where we could have spent many more weeks, and a great home base for exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rahul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cabin in Vermont
Had a great a great time. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Birgit K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall vacataion
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maegan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H., Timonium

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Maine “camp”
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., NY

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maine escape
We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The location of the house is perfect. The pond is wonderful, the area is quiet, and there’s lot of space outdoors to spread out and enjoy. The living area inside is on the small side but the bedrooms and screened porch are all good size.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Vacation
Mitch was extremely responsive and answered all of our questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean , perfect
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Great place for families to stay!
Well maintained property with great extras like Wi-Fi and jacuzzi tub. The kids enjoyed running on the lawn and playing on the dock. They also enjoyed the game room and dollhouse. Everyone liked being able to kayak out onto the pond. Wonderfully relaxing week - wish we had more time to spend there!

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loon house
Hands down 5 star!! We have never stayed at the same VRBO twice but when we come back to Maine, I will be staying here again. Great location, had all the amenities we needed, and very clean. The boys loved the fishing. They didn't even want to leave and go to Acadia! If you are looking for a nice quiet retreat this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kathy B.

Terrific Fishing
The location of this property is great! Really good fishing. The house is nice. It has everything you need. We shared this rental with 2 other couples, but there is no door on the one bedroom. This home is a great family vacation home.

8/10 Good

Stacie R.

Great family vacation camp
We loved our stay here. The weather was perfect, although the mosquitoes will carry you away. They can’t control that though. Having the screened in porch was awesome as we could enjoy being outside. Convenient to so many things. If you are traveling with a family this is the place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z., New England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing place
The house is very big with nice-sized living room, master bedroom, kitchen and reasonable accommodations for additional guests upstairs. Many thoughtful touches, for example a heating fan in the bath. Very few mosquitoes (unusual for the area). No motorized boats on the lake. The lake is not huge but pretty suitable for swimming. Overall, a wonderful place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories were definitely made here
This property is so relaxing and tranquil that you'll never want to leave. The house was clean and comfortable with all the modern amenities as well as some welcomed additions like the ping pong table and air hockey table. We saw a bald eagle everyday and sitting down on the dock was so relaxing; especially in the morning when the loons were the most active. My husband enjoyed paddling out to the middle of the pond to do some fishing. He caught lots of bass. The weather wasn’t the greatest when we stayed (obviously not the owner’s fault), but we were able to make the best of it and still enjoyed our stay very much. I highly recommend this hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS, Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needed less of Lee
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Loudoun Co., VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
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).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Selma H., Falls Village, CT

peaceful location
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Eastbrook and surrounding area. We hiked some new trails in Acadia walked the road to the beach and a ways further. Enjoyed the deck for dining during the warmer days. That all made the stay a 4/5. What I will say is that it got very cold and we had to figure out how to turn on the stove and heater (turned off before leaving) would have been nice had instructions been included. The entire first floor could use a really good deep cleaning. There was a film of grease on everything in the kitchen. I cleaned the stovetop before using it! It is a family summer home and it is reasonable that there might be some use signs but the floors need mopping and grout cleaning (some grout is actually coming up). We are not fussy people but the microwave was dirty and we did not use it or clean it. The carpet in the master bedroom had big blackish footprints on it which made it look dirtier than it was, again cleaning. Its a lovely spot and hopefully whoever is cleaning after guests will be encouraged to do a somewhat more inclusive job. We loved our time there however and were very thankful for the location and peace and serenity. The Loons in the mornings were a delight. Thank You Goldmans!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nicole D.

Fantastic vacation spot especially for those with kids
True to/better than the pictures. This place was fantastic and more of a home than a traditional "camp". Because the HomeAway/VRBO app is the absolute worst, we didn't know we needed a code for the key but Mitch was extremely responsive and helpful. While the house is close to the road, it had barely any traffic the entire week we were there (probably because there seem to only be a few more camps on this side of the lake that are beyond the rental). Because of the lack of rain, the lake is a little shallow off the dock (so definitely no adult jumping in) but it was great for our dog (and would be great for young kids). We used both the grill and the kitchen and they were fine (we do always bring our own knifes so I can't speak to that component). Enough plates and utensils to have my large, local family over for dinner one night (and fantastic to have a dishwasher for cleaning up) but it would have been great to have an adult-sized table on the screened in porch (in case it's not clear in the picture, the table in the screened in porch is kid-sized). The lake itself is quiet with most of the sound coming from ducks (that loved the dock even when our dog was nearby) and loons. We saw only one kayaker and heard one very small motorboat the entire week. There were a couple warm days so we did turn the air on in the bedroom and then it got cold, so we turned on the heat the last night and both worked fine (although we never did figure out the cast iron stove in the living room, the bedroom one was plenty of warmth for both rooms). The shower had good pressure (in the master bathroom, can't speak for the rest of the bathrooms). Even though our weather was pretty much perfect, the ping pong and air hockey were a great treat for my family as we prepared dinner upstairs. Bug zapper didn't seem to actually work (turned on, but moths seemed to be crawling around on the "zapper" part), but we didn't really experience any bugs anyway (many years I come home covered in bites, this year -- just one). Deer head didn't bother the dog at all (in case you have one that tends to get scared and bark at strange objects). The only thing that might keep us from renting here again is the bed in the master bedroom. I know it's a rental so you have to sort of lower expectations, but a better bed (especially now that those foam ones you get in the mail are so cheap and pretty decent) would have pushed this place into the 5 star category.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stephen M., Gray, Maine

Great location perfect for families!
I've been going to camps all over Maine for 50 years. As I get older the romance of camping has given way to comfort and location. This property fits both of those criteria. First, the location is on a very quiet pond in the small remote town of Eastbrook. What's is nice is it is only 25 minutes to the ocean and Ellsworth, 45 minutes to Bangor and many other inland areas. Next is the camp itself. The property is on a dirt road that winds through a farm. It is a good road and well maintained. The camp is actually a newly rebuilt house that has a nice daylight basement with lots of stuff for kids to keep occupied, such as ping pong, air hockey and their own place to hang out. The main level has a screened in porch and a nice deck with patio furniture. There is several hundred feet of water frontage so you have no issues with noisy neighbors. A path winds down to the dock where you can sit on lawn chairs and take in a nice view of the lake and good shade on hot days. The house is only a few years old so most features are in great shape. A few old fixtures, such as doors, have been kept from the original camp to give it some character. The master bedroom on the first floor is large with a very nice queen bed. The bathrooms are all well appointed a pleasure to use. The kitchen is well stocked with all you need to cook. The living room shares open space with the kitchen and dining area table. It is a bit sparse on comfortable furniture with only a single sofa. Views are limited on the first floor since the lake is barely visible. There is a nice 40 inch tv however it is mounted 7 feet off the floor so it is a bit challenge to watch. Upstairs are an additional bathroom and 2 bedrooms along with an office desk with computer if needed. If you have a family you'll love this set up since your kids can have their own rooms and if its a rainy day they have lots of books, movies, and games to play. Wifi works well through out the house, high speed internet is a challenge in this area, so 3meg/sec is about the best you'll do, still a nice plus. Cell coverage is weak. I'd give this property 5 stars if it had better views, TV was better positioned, and the addition of more comfortable furniture in the living room and screened porch would be a great addition. The cleaning staff could improve and bushes need trimming in the driveway. Michael is a pleasure to deal with and I'd recommend his property to anyone.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Reginald L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation at its finest
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded beauty
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
We really enjoyed our stay here. The property is beautiful and the house is well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time at the Loon House!
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Getaway with everything you need!
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024