The perfect lakefront cabin close to Acadia National Park

Franklin, Maine
$304 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

Lantern Shores is the perfect lakefront cabin located on George's Pond. If you’re looking to get away, disconnect and get into nature, it has everything you could want for a quiet, peaceful Maine vacation. Its rustic ambiance has all of the modern-day amenities without sacrificing the experience. It is lake life at its best! Whether you like to swim, fish, kayak, paddleboard, or just fall asleep listening to the loons sing and awaken to the sunrise watching eagles and osprey feed on the lake, this is where it's at. This cabin is nestled on George's Pond which is a 380-acre spring-fed lake surrounded by glimpses of Schoodic Mountain. This cabin sleeps 8 (king master bed, 2 twin beds, double bed in the loft, and 2 twin beds in the garage loft). We are minutes to Schoodic Mountain and Schoodic Beach which is a great place to hike and swim or have a picnic on Donnell’s Pond. Schoodic’s summit is flat with 360-degree breathtaking views over Frenchman Bay and Mount Desert Island. The Downeast Sunrise Trail is a revamped railway with miles of trail for biking, hiking, ATV, or walking (see website for more information) just 5 minutes from the cabin. Schoodic Head is 30 minutes towards Winter Harbor and also part of Acadia National Park. There you will find beautiful hikes, a cute harbor town, great ice cream and see some more of beautiful Maine. The cabin is 40 minutes to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Acadia National Park, known as the North Atlantic crown jewel, protects some of the most beautiful and highest rocky coastline. You can hike, mountain bike, shop the island boutiques, dine in Bar Harbor restaurants, go on a whale watch or grab a delicious homemade ice cream cone. You can also play golf at the famous Kebo Valley course. Adventure awaits! On your way home, stop and pick blueberries and make a cobbler or relax on the screen porch. This rare screen porch is sure to relax you and is the perfect place to start the day with a cup of coffee or to take an afternoon nap. We provide kayaks and life vests. There are multiple local bikes, kayaks, and boat rentals available. Acadia is a must-see but George's Pond is where the memories are made!

*We purchased this cabin in October so 2022 will be our first rental season if you're wondering why we do not have reviews yet. We are premier hosts and have many reviews on our other properties. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Electric Kettle Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sailing Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • LIVING SPACES

    Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Miriam G.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Our host made sure check-in was seamless and provided a wealth of fantastic suggestions for places to eat, area hikes, and other helpful suggestions.

  • Sara E.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Wonderful stay for a family vacation. We loved being right on the water, as well as using the screened-in porch. Would definitely stay again!

  • Angela M.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    The house was the perfect location to get away from the business of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor but within easy access. It was the perfect size for our small family and extremely peaceful with the private dock and screened-in porch to read and relax, or play games. The kayaks were such a bonus to get out and enjoy the small lake.

  • Bonnie B.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    We loved our stay at Lantern Shores. It was perfectly cozy and comfortable. Kayaking on George's Pond was a highlight as well as listening to the loon calls from the screened in porch. It's definitely close enough for day trips to Acadia and

  • Colin S.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    This cabin was a fantastic spot for our family's vacation to Acadia. It's about 50 minutes from the park, but we also spent plenty of time at the cabin enjoying the beautiful George's Pond. The Kayaks and fire pit were nice, and the back porch was a fantastic spot to enjoy any time of day.

  • julie s.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    Fantastic location and rental. The home had everything we needed, the host was accessible and fresh pie right next store!!

  • Mary Ann W.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2023

    Stayed Oct 4, 2023

    We loved our stay at lantern shores! The cabin was clean, well stocked with anything you may need, and had a stunning view! The owner was very responsive and met all of our needs. And don’t forget to get a fresh baked blueberry pie from Amy!

  • Janet G.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2023

    Stayed Sep 23, 2023

    Property is as pictured. Very well-kept and comfortably furnished cottage. Kitchen and bath look recently remodeled. Access to lake from dock or shore. Nice antique working wood stove kept it cozy on cooler evenings. There is also a wall mounted heater which works well. Bed in main bedroom is comfortable, did not use other bedrooms so can’t comment on that. Owner is responsive to questions and very helpful. Used the gas grill which worked well. Easy drive to Mt. Desert Island, also several good nearby hikes. Would definitely return.

  • Martha F.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2023

    Stayed Aug 26, 2023

    The cottage ‘Lantern Shores’ worked beautifully for us! We had 2 couples over the first few days and the last half of the week we had all to ourselves. We practically lived on this comfortable screened porch, right on the waters edge, while relaxing and listening to the loons. We kayaked daily, and found the lake to be surprisingly quiet and peaceful for the last week before Labor Day. The cottage and guest house were comfortable and NICELY appointed. The scent of pine paneling brought back memories of the perfect Maine camp from summers past. Schoodic Penninsula was a breeze to get to, and after Hurricane Franklin, the crashing waves were exhilarating at a safe distance. Danielle was a delight and made communication easy. She helped us arrange 2 Maine blueberry pies baked and delivered after arrival by her neighbor. An amazing way to begin our memorable week in Maine. We highly recommend treating yourselves to Lantern Shores on George’s Pond!

  • Emily S.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2023

    Stayed Aug 19, 2023

    My family had a great week on the lake. The cabin is just perfect! Danielle is very responsive and gave us lots of suggestions on where to eat and things to do. The lake is absolutely beautiful! It was nice to come back to after venturing off each day. My teens loved the rock with diving board. We got a lot of use out of the kayaks and bonfire. Loved hearing the loons every day and stargazing at night. The location is close to plenty of activities to keep you busy. Make sure you order a pie from Amy at Flour Power Bakery. She brings it right to you and they are delicious. My kids loved it so much I ordered 2 of them!

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