Is Private cottage on the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Private cottage on the lake located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Abrams Pond and within 20 mi (32 km) of L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet and Ellsworth Public Library. Tidal Falls and Ellsworth City Hall are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Private cottage on the lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

Zulan P.

Jun 10, 2023

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

Nice quiet place

Beautiful place and great service.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Sep 4, 2024

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

Perfect

Exactly what our family was looking for. A quiet lakeside getaway close to Acadia. Cabin was rustic and clean. Lake was gorgeous. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

Aug 19, 2024

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

August Escape

Great location to disconnect and unwind. Beautiful waterfront views

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery H.

Jul 19, 2024

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

Awesome

What a wonderful place and the owners where the best help had everything you needed and all the information on the wall thanks a million see you soon

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina T.

Aug 26, 2024

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

Tranquil Retreat

Loved staying here with my family. Two children ages 4 & 7 loved the pier overlooking molasses pond. Fishing was great (sunfish), grilled, fires at night, heard loons and close to Bar Harbor. Shops are close by including lobster restaurants for take out! Everything was great! Cottage has everything needed! Money well spent for unforgettable memories!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheung

Jul 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Had a great vacation in Maine. Cottage has everything you need. Our 12 and 8 year boys had a good time. They loved the board games and the lake side. Very good location and value. Kids want to go back already! Thanks

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Fred H.

Aug 15, 2024

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

Nice stay in a cabin at a beautiful location

We had a lovely time and your cabin. The location was beautiful. We enjoyed it very much. Also the nature and the lake were beautiful. We had a lovely swim and my wife a short canoe trip. It was clean, cosy, spacious and the beds were good. Only the fact that the bedrooms had no ceiling was our only point of critique. We enjoyed ourselves very much and would have liked to stay longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Nov 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

10/10 Understand that this is a quintessential rustic cabin in Northern Maine. If you understand that: you will thoroughly enjoy this cabin. A slice of Maine cultural history. The property manager has excellent communication and was so kind to mail my daughter’s clothing back to us! The property is everything you would ever want and need for an isolated cabin on a lake. I didn’t mind the 45 min drive to Acadia and back, as it showcases the diversity of Northern Maine (farms, lobsters/sea, forests).

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelynn G.

Aug 5, 2023

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

Amazing views/relaxing stay

My parents and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We spent 2 days and 3 nights here during our trip to Acadia National Park. We couldn’t have chosen a better place for our stay. It was in a beautiful location, right on the water. My dad and I had our coffee out on the dock every morning. If we ever make our way up to Maine again (we’re from Saratoga, NY), we will definitely be looking to stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sam

May 28, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is right on the lake and has grilling and kayaks which the kids loved. Property manager Mike was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Justin R.

Oct 14, 2023

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

Relaxation with a view.

Great little cabin that takes you back in time with countless vintage accents. We had a great time staying here. Kids braved the cold water and jumped off the rock dock. Loved the wood stove at night. Very quiet and peaceful. Thanks.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Jul 9, 2022

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

Wonderful!

Wonderful little cottage. It was a special time. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Beautiful lake, so quiet. We hope to come back one day 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gwen S.

Jun 22, 2023

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

Good

Nice view of the lake and very cool dock

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

Aug 14, 2024

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

Peaceful

We had a nice stay. It’s very secluded and peaceful! The only complaint I have is there was no AC and it was quite warm and there is no mention in the listing about no AC. There were fans available which helped, but we just wish we had known ahead of time. Other than that it was great and the drive to Acadia was easy each day!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

Oct 22, 2023

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

Cabin Review Summary

The cabin was very well maintained. The cleanliness was great. The property owner was very attentive. We were one house off when we arrived and Mike the property owner arrived at the cabin to make sure it was unlocked for us. Very well done Thank you very much and God Bless!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Oct 6, 2023

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

Charming rustic cabin in the woods, right on the lake.

Incredible location right on the lake. Listing and photos do not do it justice. Loved our 3 night stay here. Sunny early Fall weather meant we could swim in the lake, canoe and kayak with supplied boats (inc lifejackets if needed). Good sized wooded garden leading down to lake. Cabin was a good size and charmingly rustic, queen bed a little soft and lumpy and sofa also a little old, but didn’t detract from a well kitted out cabin in the woods, wood burning stove for chilly evenings and roasting smores on the fire pit outside, beautiful sunrises l, loved the private “island” rock to sunbathe on and easy access to Acadia National Park, would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

E M.

Sep 19, 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Property, Responsive Host, Could Be Cleaner

This property was absolutely gorgeous, tucked away but not too hard to find, the lake was lovely and the deck was just magical. The house is dated but cute, comfortable fit for the 4 of us. The check-in process was a bit confusing because there weren't any instructions and, when we arrived, the property manager was inside the house. The property manager was very friendly and responsive, especially when we lost power in a storm. He came by quickly to bring us firewood for the wood stove and to hook up a generator for us which we really appreciated. Our only complaint was that the house was not well-cleaned. Most of the surfaces were sticky, many of the dishes were poorly washed or in poor condition, some surfaces were dusty. There were odd items left around including a used toothbrush in the bathroom and a pot of baked beans left in the fridge. That being said, the beds were clean and comfortable and we did enjoy our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Oct 26, 2024

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

Total Dream Getaway Cabin!

This cabin was absolutely fantastic for our first trip to Maine !!! It was SOOO off the beaten path, with excellent ridiculously close access to the fishing dock (which we used and caught many fish) and kayak-launching shoreline (which we didn't have time to use). The cabin and interior are super dated (think 70's), but also immaculately clean (we went barefoot and never felt a speck of dust) so it was absolutely charming! I loved seeing games/activities/posters/ utensils from my childhood :) Main bed was too small for our liking, but with 3 twins in the kids' room we were able to all sleep comfortably. We brought a sound machine, which was on-point since there are no ceilings separating the rooms; just walls. It would have been nice to have basic toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner) because once we figured out we needed that, we were way too far from a store to "run get some". We all used the hand soap provided for our first shower, and then we left our shampoo/soap for the next guy in hopes to improve his experience :) I would LOVE to come back and stay here, but I would NOT use it as my hub for Acadia---it took us a full hour ONE WAY to get in and out of Acadia each day, which felt like a waste of precious time either chilling at the cabin, or exploring Acadia. This cabin is HIGHLY recommended for a complete getaway--I hope to come back! Price is reasonable! BTW: There is Keurig machine but no K cups so bring your own :)

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Stefanie B.

Jul 20, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Dark and dank

I hate to leave a negative review but I have to be honest. The cabin was a huge disappointment. It didn't help that we had rain which contributed to the extreme dampness of the property. I was unable to sit on the upholstered furniture as it was very wet to the touch! The bathroom floor stayed continuously wet. The bedrooms did not have ceilings, everything was open. I think this definitely should have been mentioned in the property description. I reached out to the property manager and suggested the owners invest in some sort of dehumidifying system. He seemed less than concerned that our stay was uncomfortable. We left three days early. Cannot recommend!!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carole O.

Jul 31, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

In need of new mattresses and a cleaning

While the location was amazing and we really enjoyed swimming around the boulders, the house left much to be desired. The mattresses were intolerable. They should be thrown out. The house was dirty. Dirt and cobwebs. I found mouse poop in the silverware tray, ants in the house and there was even a small mushroom growing in the bathroom. This place could be amazing, but it needs to meet the basic requirements of providing a comfortable bed to sleep upon and a clean and well-appointed house. The location is really wonderful. If the owner gets new mattresses and hires a professional to do a thorough cleaning it will be doable. If he doesn't do that I would suggest one bring a tent. Lastly, and this is beyond the owner's control, the neighbor to one side must be building his own camp as he had a large tractor and a saw going much of the time. That was unfortunate and cut into the peace and quiet. Despite all this we still managed to enjoy our week of vacation, saw loons and eagles, and kayaked. We had to leave early, however, as the beds were really intolerable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keara H.

Sep 26, 2024

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

Beautiful quiet cottage

Had a lovely time staying at Molasses cottage. It was very quiet - perfect for a restful vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ed d.

Aug 20, 2024

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

Family Vacation

The cabin was nice and so was the area. We really enjoyed the time at the lake there as well. Sunrises were very pretty and the kayaking was fun. We appreciate the memorable visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Jul 22, 2024

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

Quiet, quiet and much needed quiet

Reading by the woodstove and enjoying the incredible platform patio on the rock or our favorite things to do at this camp.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Sep 8, 2023

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

Amazing Quiet

This is a great place to spend extra time around a visit to Acadia. We have never been anywhere that was so quiet. Amenities were fine, although the double bed mattress has enjoyed better days. The deck out on the lake is fabulous. Lots of comfortable lawn chairs.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ian R.

May 19, 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Nice Little Cabin

Overall a good experience - we mostly used the cottage for sleeping and eating while exploring the area including Bangor, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The cottage while small was well cleaned and overall very nicely kept. We didn't message the number for Mike that was given to us and didn't receive a response. It wasn't a huge deal but would have been nice to have one. Also the walls on the bedrooms did not extend to the ceiling so while there was visual privacy there was not always acoustical privacy. I didn't mind this that much but there were some in my party who would have preferred more privacy. We were two couples travelling together.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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