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Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor.

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Orland, ME
  • Branch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Telephone Museum
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Green Lake
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the area

Ellsworth

When you stay at this cabin in Ellsworth, you'll be on a lake and steps from Branch Lake. .This cabin is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Telephone Museum and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Green Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Branch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Telephone Museum - 28 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters - 30 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 30 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Green Lake - 43 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BlueberryPatch Bakery - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Dorrs Lobster Co - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Duffy's Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Geddy's Down-Under - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Abby's Attic - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor.

Come and relax on the spacious deck over the shore of picturesque Branch Lake, jump in the crystal clear water, or take an early morning canoe or kayak to catch a moose at the inlet stream. This camp consists of a simple A-Frame with a first floor kitchen and a bathroom and common area opening to a large deck above the shoreline. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a queen bed, with windows overlooking the deck and lake; and a smaller room with two single beds.

Walk down the stairs from the deck to the e private dock complete with kayaks and a canoe. A 14' fishing boat with a 9.9 hp 4 stroke motor is also available.

Whether you plan on spending your days relaxing or playing on the lake, traveling to nearby Acadia National Park, or heading to Bar Harbor for a night out--you'll find fun, adventure and stories to bring home with you.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 and a first aid kit
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

Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park Bar Harbor
Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park Bar Harbor.

Natural Setting Minutes From Acadia National Park And Bar Harbor. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This camp was perfect! We enjoyed star-filled skies at night, swimming, kayaking, fishing, and relaxing during the day, movie nights and firepit in the evening, and loved the loons, fish, and bald eagle. We visited the restaurants in Ellsworth and explored Acadia national park, bar harbor, and southwest harbor. Everyone enjoyed the week and we would love to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot on the lake

Amazing view of Branch lake and the cleanest water anywhere. Kids swam all week and no one wanted to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Rustic Lakehouse on Beautiful Property

We had a wonderful time in Maine. This property had so much stuff to keep us entertained. The boat, canoe and kayaks were an awesome touch as the lake is just beautiful and there is lots to explore. There was a well stocked closet of life jackets and lake gear which was also nice to have as we traveled too far to bring these items with us. The view from the dock is breathtaking and we spent lots of time catching small mouth bass and blue gills from there. There were tons of games to play and streaming available on the TV. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, plates, cups and cooking items. Gas grill was clean and we used it several times. The sunrise from the bedroom upstairs was a wonderful way to start each day. The beds were comfortable and the blankets provided were nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun R., Buzzards Bay Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

Branch Lake

Place was very clean when we got there. A lot of room for just the two of us. Easily could have 6 more guests. There was a TV and books. The property had so many different canoes and kayaks that we didn't turn the TV on once. There's a boat with an outboard, but we didn't feel comfortable using it. Not familiar. We will definitely be returning. Thank you so much, it was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer vacation

We have stayed here several times and enjoy the peaceful lake life, swimming and fishing here. Will be coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding as always

Quiet, relaxing, and beautiful. They always leave it well stocked (cooking supplies) and clean. The new carpet was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael d.

Liked: Cleanliness

love it

great place would clearly return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

vivian k.

Disliked: Cleanliness

smelly

Great view! loved ,loved the deck ,boat,. dock. The deal breaker was the smell . Sitting in living room smelled like urine. (probably the carpet, bad idea in a cabin)The lazy boy was soo smelly had to put a blanket over it. Really needs to go. The upstairs bedroom was cool, but needed vaccumed under bed and get rid of BIG spider webs with big spiders. Paid a good price, wanted it to be as clean as my home. Once they update I would highly reccomend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith S., Lake Wylie, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Pristine lake with amazing views

Third summer staying at Branch lake. The views, the quietness, and the privacy of this camp are extremely hard to find. We have made wonderful memories with every vacation. Hope to come back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Very user-friendly property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place!

This is the second time we've stayed here. The location on the lake is spectacular. The grill, fire pit, and boats are all really top notch. Place is pretty close to Acadia and other places to check out as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best spot on the lake

For our third year in a row we enjoyed staying here. We enjoyed the fire pit, the sunrises, trips on the aluminum boat to blueberry island as my kids call it, and swimming off the dock. We had some rain but the huge collection of videos and books kept the kids entertained until we were back on the lake. Went to Acadia one day and it’s a short drive for an easy day trip. Sand beach was gorgeous and perfect for the kids to play.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 4th on Branch!

We had a great time at the Shaw camp! We had a mix of weather but got a few days to enjoy the lake and boats. Watching everyone's personal 4th of july fireworks around the lake was fun. The king size bed upstairs was a pleasant surprise. My inlaws enjoyed having the bunk house with its own bathroom to themselves. We weren't sure how our kids would do with out a beach but they say they liked swimming off the rock better because they didn't get sandy when they got out of the water. All in all a great vacation. Thanks you to the Shaws for allowing us to stay at there camp!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay. Positive expectations were met.

Good hike on MDI. A couple of good hikes closer by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin

This was a great place for us and our dog, beautiful lake! 😊

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

A memorable family vacation

The property was exactly as described. Our son’s had a wonderful time kayaking and taking the boat out to fish. They caught several bass and blue gill off the dock as well. We saw the bald eagle fly by, the night sky was so clear you could see thousands of stars. Listening to all the sounds of the areas wildlife was so fun! The morning sunrises from the deck were breathtaking. Bar Harbor and Acadia were a short 40min drive away with several gift shops and lobster pounds to stop at. Defiantly stop by the little white house down the street(signs outside) to grab some wild Maine blueberries and blueberry pie! We had an amazing time and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely amazing

Possibly the best views of Branch Lake with deep Water for swimming and fishing. We all had the best time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith S., Lake Wylie, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Second Visit to Camp

We enjoyed this camp so much last year that we decided to come back again. The clear water, the views, and the privacy make this a perfect getaway. The house is fully stocked with cooking supplies and recreational gear for lake life. Just bring some groceries and your swim suits and you’ll be ready to go! Our 4 children and 2 dogs lived on the docks most of the week. A 45 minute drive to Acadia with hiking and swimming at Sand Beach gave us several day trips. We also hiked locally; with a favorite of Blue Hill Mountain with views of Mount Desert Island and wild blueberries. Helen’s Restaurant in Ellsworth offered $7 Haddock burgers and yummy blueberry pie. More wonderful memories made in Vacationland!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise C., Londonderry NH

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful, relaxing and peaceful getaway!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The access to the boat, the fire pit, having the kayaks, canoe, the hundreds of movies and the floating dock gave us plenty to do. There are neighbors around but it was a very quiet area. The bonus was the bunk house that has a full bathroom in it. This was great for my adult kids to feel like they had their own space. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A glorious week!

We loved our week at the Shaw camp! The lake, of course, is the centerpiece, but the cabin is perfectly set up for enjoying all the lake has to offer. My son fell in love with the motorboat, and my favorite activity was kayaking around nearby Blueberry Island and looking out for loons. The night sky at Branch Lake is a sight to behold... sunrise, sunset, and moonrise are all worth changing your sleep schedule for. We saw turtles, hummingbirds, and ducks with their ducklings -- and one morning a bald eagle perched on a treetop right next to the deck, just hanging out! We ate all our meals on the deck overlooking the lake, except for the couple of rainy evenings, when we enjoyed the very extensive movie collection :) The kitchen is thoughtfully well-stocked. We grilled some dinners on the deck, and also used the firepit for s'mores. While our group didn't end up being big enough to need the beds in the bunk house, I thought the bunk house was very charming and cozy--the pictures don't do it justice! We may just sleep in there next time, as it's much more accessible to its bathroom (you need to take the outside stairs to get to the bathroom in the A-frame house, which wasn't a big deal, but when it rained at night, we got a little damp...!). We spent one day in Acadia, and did the kid-friendly Ship Harbor Trail at low tide so that we could observe the animals in the tidepools on the rocky shore. Branch Lake is a special place, and I'm thankful Jenn and Burr shared their cabin with us so we could experience it for one glorious week. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pristine lake and lakehouse

We spent the week out on the lake with the kayaks, canoes, and aluminum boat. Fishing was great, the water was so clean you can see the bottom at least 10 feet down. My kids swam to the float and around the dock most of the day. We had a great time and are planning on returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Branch Lake Vacation

My family and I had a great stay at this property. We loved the location with the lake, view, dock, boats and peacefulness. We spent the week outside on the lake and in Acadia and are hoping to return again.

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Incredible Lakefront Camp

This was our second time staying with Jenn and Burr and it was even more wonderful than the first. The addition of a third kayak and swimming platform were nice touches, and it doesn’t get much better than relaxing on the back deck overlooking the lake. We will definitely be back hopefully for years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018