Private home on gorgeous natural land overlooking tidal creek

Franklin, Maine
$301 avg/night Minimum Stay 6 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Night 6 nights

Min Stay

This property is located in East Franklin, on five acres of fields along the bank of tidal Hog Bay Creek. The area is rural, and the view from the deck down over the fields to the marsh is beautiful.

In the spring, alewives run up the creek and osprey, eagles, and herons are a common sight. The fields are home to numerous birds including bluebirds, woodpeckers, yellow bellied northern flickers, yellow finches, etc.

The house sleeps eight comfortably, with a fold-out couch on thefirst floor for overflow, and a fold out cot and a pack and play available. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a full bath. The first floor has a library with a queen bed, kitchen, dining/living room, and a full bath. There is a grill on the back deck.

Please review the Maine CDC website’s guidelines for travel to the state of Maine pertaining to COVID.

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/travel.shtml

This part of Maine has many opportunities for hiking, boating, and biking in Acadia National Park (45 minute drive), on the Rails-to-Trails multi-use path that runs from Ellsworth to the Canadian border, and in the over 14,000-acre Donnell Pond Public Lands area that borders East Franklin. The Schoodic Peninsula (30 minute drive) offers stunning vistas as well and is a must-visit.

Bar Harbor is full of shops and restaurants, while Ellsworth (20 minute drive) is the nearby shopping hub. Basic groceries and necessities are available at the Franklin Trading Post 2 miles from the property.

The coast east from here is quiet and far less congested than mid-coast Maine. Have a secluded home base from which to launch your Maine explorations, and/or to have some quiet time away from the hustle.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • 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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Japanese
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near The Bay On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    4 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Shannon M.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Great place, super clean. No issues at all, check in was super easy. Serene view overlooking the tidal river.

  • Catherine L.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    Loved the setting of the home with a beautiful view out one window of a creek meandering and another a church along with fall colors. All comforts of home were thought of to make the time there delightful. One of my favorite stays at a rental vacation home. Good location, within a hour of Acadia Park.

  • Susan S.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    We had a fantastic time here. Seven of us stayed here for a week and there was plenty of room and beds. The house was clean and well taken care of. The appliances are all nice and there is a really nice washer & dryer. My husband and I slept in the downstairs bedroom and the bed was really comfy. It was nice having screens on the windows also because we would crack our window at night to let in a cool breeze. I sent Laurel, the host, several messages before our trip and she always responded right away. Great host! We are hoping to stay here again next year. It was perfect for our group.

  • Erin S.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    What an amazing property and home! It had everything we could need, felt welcoming and relaxing. Great views and wonderful hosts! We highly recommend coming here - close enough to everything you could want, but far enough away to be peaceful!

  • Shawnee J.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    We had an amazing stay! The house was clean, beautifully decorated, and well stocked with everything we needed. After our days of exploring the Maine coast, it was the perfect place for our family to relax and unwind. This home is secluded but close to all the attractions. We especially loved the thoughtful touches the artwork and pottery throughout the home added so much charm and character. I highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a peaceful and comfortable place to explore Maine.

  • Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    The house was great, well stocked kitchen and lots of books and games available The owner was very friendly and attentive. Location was great for visiting Acadia NP but also enjoyed exploring the local attractions and eateries.

  • Suzanne S.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    We were very comfortable and appreciated being away from the Bar Harbor crowds.

  • Christine W.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    This is an amazing home with allll the finishing touches. Super easy, great communication! Love!! Thank you again!!

  • Dawn M.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    We were a family of four plus one more adult (sister/aunt). Everyone had their own room (4 bedrooms with one downstairs in a library which was fascinating in and of itself! As others have mentioned…very, very clean. The home is beautiful with pottery and paintings everywhere making it feel very comfortable. You are about 25 minutes from Bar Harbor and about the same to Acadia National Park…perhaps another 10 minutes. This home is more in the countryside than town, but it is a nice respite from town. It is quiet and beautiful…have a cup of coffee on the deck or at the long kitchen table with the back door open to only the screen door. Terrific breezes and mornings to enjoy! Did no cooking bc we often were out and about, but the kitchen had everything and more we needed, including a full sized cooler with wheels that we used for some picnics after hikes and such in the National park. Beds were very comfortable and Laurel is probably the most responsive host you could hope for! We received a very detailed list for check-in welcoming us and truly Laurel answered every question in a more than timely manner and even checked in with us after one of our adventures where we had asked for her help! How sweet and kind! If you stay here, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

  • Laura N.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    The house was adorable. Everything was clean and we were comfortable. Laurel communicated expectations and house information well.

  • Faye A.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    We had a great week! The house is very comfortable and conveniently located to Bar Harbor and Acadia. I highly recommend staying here!

  • Ali A.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    This is a simple but lovely home on a beautiful piece of property. The 45 min drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia was easy and included beautiful scenery and some great spots to get lobster which was less expensive than in Bar Harbor. We loved the pottery we purchased next door. The hosts were amazing. We had no hot water and they were over in just minutes to get us back up and running. We couldn't ask for better service and attention. The home has everything you need, a well stocked kitchen, plenty of towels and blankets. We did come during a heat wave so the house did get hot a couple of nights but we appreciated all the fans to keep us cool. Thank you for the stay, we all LOVED Maine!

  • Heidi Y.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 22, 2024

    We totally loved our stay in Franklin. Very nice location to all parts of Acadia!

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