Lakefront Camp on Molasses Pond, Easily Accessible to Mount Desert Island. | Cottage in Eastbrook

9.6 (34 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Franklin Cottage | Lakefront Camp on Molasses Pond, Easily Accessible to Mount Desert Island.

2 Bedroom Cottage in Franklin, Eastbrook

THIS LAKE CAMP IS FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS AND COFFEE LOVERS!
Recent Upgrades: the owners have made recent upgrades to the outdoor furniture, water sports equipment, and the boathouse.
We have added four (4) polywood Adirondack chairs, as well as one (1) polywood picnic table (to arrive mid-July).
We have added four (4) kayaks (3 singles, and 1 double/tandem); a sailboard, and a Sunfish sailboat.
In the boathouse for the kids, we will be adding a newer air hockey table, a foosball table, and a ping pong table.
Reservations are for Saturday to Saturday only, and check-in is at 3pm and check-out is at 10am. If you are a serious fisherman, you can also reserve a fishing boat through Lou Kiefer; his phone number is (207) 460-2006, and his email is lkiefer507@gmail.com. The rate is $400 per week.
Nestled in the trees near the edge of a quiet spring-fed lake, the cottage affords privacy, coolness, and beautiful views. It is located 30 minutes from Ellsworth, with its many stores, which serves as the gateway to Acadia National Park, and is within easy driving distance of 'the real DownEast' and even Canadian attractions. One hour from Bangor.
The camp is about 30 feet from the lake. There is also a second building which functions as a workshop and storage area for water and fishing equipment, and also has a clothes dryer but no washer due to plumbing restrictions. There are 2 laundromats in Ellsworth.
There is a dock, and 4 kayaks (1 dbl 3 sgl). Molasses Pond is a clear, calm lake and is 2 miles long and spring fed. Excellent swimming from the dock, and there is a sandy public beach at the head of the lake.
Access from the driveway is by means of a long ramp and 7 stairs. Pets require a $50 cleaning fee.
The 2 bedrooms have double beds supplemented by six (6) single beds on the 2nd floor. The rear windows in the loft has an air conditioner. A heat pump/air conditioner is mounted on the living room wall and has a remote control for setting the respective hot and cold temperatures.
The kitchen has an electric stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, cookware, dishes & utensils. and a wood stove. There is also an outdoor gas grill. The kitchen table seats 5 comfortably. WIFI coverage throughout. The living room has a TV (as does the loft), wood stove, mounted deer head and moose horns. The screened porch has sliding windows with great views of the lake and fishing loons.
Lawn furniture and a picnic table provide great outdoor lounging & eating.

Lakefront Camp on Molasses Pond, Easily Accessible to Mount Desert Island is located in Franklin. Lakefront Camp on Molasses Pond, Easily Accessible to Mount Desert Island provides accommodation, featuring View, Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This Cottage features View, Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Lakefront Camp on Molasses Pond, Easily Accessible to Mount Desert Island has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Franklin has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Franklin, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Living room
  • Wood stove
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Water park
  • Bicycle on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library
General
  • English
  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Balcony or patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: pets are allowed if previous agreement is made pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Amanda S.
Jul 27, 2025 05:46:43 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great spot. Beautiful lake. Nice outdoor space. We loved spending time in the adirondock chairs overlooking the lake with the firepit. The screened in porch is great too. Pics don't do it justice. Owner communication great. Only minor complaint is full size beds are small if you're sharing a bed. But the downstairs bedrooms are small, so there really is no other option. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. There wasnt airhockey or foosball in the boathouse yet. But the available kayaks were nice to have. (The SUPs and the inflatable tube in the pics were ours. But there were 4 kayaks and a sunfish sailboat there for use. There were also some life jackets available). There is a little ramp off the dock for access to the water- perfect if you have kids or dogs. We love being off the beaten path - this place is 30mins from Ellsworth, which is the closest grocery store and restaurant options (there are a couple roadside takeout places closer). We traveled to Acadia twice and it was a nice drive. Overall, we had a lovely stay and would recommend!
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