Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME
About this house rental
Come relax in this beautiful lake front home, with private dock and deck on the lake, float, grill, wonderful screened in porch, washer/dryer, dishwasher, internet and smart TV and DISH network. Primary bedroom with King bed and full bathroom, 2nd bedroom with King bed, and second bath all on first floor; large bedroom upstairs with 1 full and 2 twin beds, along with nice sitting/game playing area. Cottage is within feet of the Lake. Lake is stocked annually with trout; public boat launch is right down the road. Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park - approximately 20 miles, 40-45 minute drive. Please note, dock and float will be out of water by Columbus Day weekend and will be put back in the lake in June, depending on when the ice is out.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(25 Reviews)
5.0
Close to Acadia, nice down town, beautiful lake for swimming, fishing and kayaking. We had a wonderful time.
5.0
The lake location is incredible and so peaceful and the water is crystal clear. There are 2 docks with seating, 2 kayaks and a canoe. We could hear the loons in the morning and evening and saw an eagle. The house is comfortable and just as pictured. The furniture is all cozy and the kitchen is well equipped. The owner is very responsive and turns out she lives next door. We would highly recommend this place!
5.0
We enjoyed a great week at the lake with the beautiful lakefront, perfect for swimming or relaxing and soaking in the views! Had a great week. Super communication and responsiveness from the owner. Thank you!
5.0
We enjoyed the stay. The cottage was just perfect for our party size. Would stay here again. The lake location was amazing and the owner was very informative. We loved how everything was there and ready for use.
The home does need some attention. The hall bath shower leaked onto to the floor all the time while in use. We had to keep towels down to keep from having a soaked floor. The house needs to have some refreshes done. Musty smells. The upstairs beds need to have new or better mattresses placed.
5.0
We had a fantastic two-week stay by the lake. The cottage is in a great location with easy access to Acadia and the surrounding area, however there is so much to do right at the cottage you may never want to leave. The cottage was well stocked with everything we needed and communication with the owner Karin was great. Can’t wait to come back!
5.0
We picked this property in the hopes of finding some quiet relaxation on our vacation. This little spot did not disappoint! It's wonderfully secluded and peaceful and yet conveniently located to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Downtown Ellsworth is a gem to discover if you don't feel like making the trip into Bar Harbor.
The weather didn't cooperate, so we didn't get to take advantage of the kayaks, canoe, or swimming, but that didn't diminish the experience at all!
If you want privacy with a lovely view to stare off into, quiet nature to enjoy a book, or a short scenic drive to all sorts of activities, this is the place for you!
5.0
Had no problems. Rental was easy and convenient
5.0
This is a very nice house situated on the south shore of Branch Lake. It was well appointed and the supplies at the house are excellent.
We had lousy weather and couldn’t take full advantage of the waterfront amenities.
The host, Karin, was great to work with. We asked how to get Netflix with the existing Dish network setup, and the next day the old tv was replaced with a smart television.
The house is a pleasant place to stay.
5.0
We’ve stayed in a lot of rentals and this was one of the best! Beautiful views and had everything you needed for a great stay! Very well stocked kitchen, outdoor supplies and even bug spray. We had a fantastic stay and would recommend highly!
5.0
We had a fantastic time here! Karin's house is very comfortable. It has plenty of space to spread out, all the kitchen utensils you would need, games and puzzles, kayaks and a canoe with life jackets, and the location is super private and quiet. The stars were amazing over the lake! Branch Lake really is pristine. It's so clear and calm. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this rental and Branch Lake.
5.0
Wonderful home and very attentive host. It is a beautiful quiet relaxing place. It is definitely a favorite with us. The location near Acadia and Bar Harbor is great too.
5.0
We have rented homes and cottages all over the world. The setting for this cottage was the best we have ever experienced. The waterfront area was perfect for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. The beds were comfortable and the thermostats in every room gave us comfort in every part of the house.
What a delightful cottage in a particularly friendly part of Maine.
5.0
Paradise
We have rented homes and cottages all over the world. The setting for this cottage was the best we have ever experienced. The waterfront area was perfect for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. The beds were comfortable and the thermostats in every room gave us comfort in every part of the house.
What a delightful cottage in a particularly friendly part of Maine.
4.0
It was a nice place on beautiful lake.
It was a beautiful lake but was a little further from Bar Harbor than expected. If you want a private, secluded environment, it’s perfect.
Didn’t care for the smell of moth balls. Lingered in air and on clothes. Would recommend some minor cosmetic touch ups on paint, especially up stairs where there were spots not painted at all. But overall, a nice house.
5.0
This place is well stocked with most of all you need. Comfortable and peaceful
5.0
Comfortable and beautiful
This place is well stocked with most of all you need. Comfortable and peaceful
5.0
House was great and as advertised. Very quiet community on nice lake. The stay offered a secluded lake community and activities in Ellsworth, Bar Harbor and Acadia. Karin (Owner) was responsive and accommodating.
5.0
Summer stay
House was great and as advertised. Very quiet community on nice lake. The stay offered a secluded lake community and activities in Ellsworth, Bar Harbor and Acadia. Karin (Owner) was responsive and accommodating.
5.0
Wonderful week
My family and I had a wonderful week at the cottage. Karin and her family provided everything we needed and were especially attentive on first night when storm knocked out power for a few hours. Very peaceful lake combined with a clean and fully stocked home resulted in a memorable vacation.
5.0
Great property fully equipped with everything needed for a relaxing vacation! Fishing was great! Grilling outdoors! Lobster pot provided!! Two decks on the lake, close to shopping and Bar Harbor. Also Arcadia Cadillac mtn.
5.0
Great Outdoors
Great property fully equipped with everything needed for a relaxing vacation! Fishing was great! Grilling outdoors! Lobster pot provided!! Two decks on the lake, close to shopping and Bar Harbor. Also Arcadia Cadillac mtn.
5.0
The location of this home is beautiful as it is steps away from the pristine and quiet lake. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular. It is the best of both worlds as in the early morning we would kayak and swim in the lake and then we went to Acadia hiking and we also biked the Schoodic Peninsula. It was nice to return later in the day to the peace and tranquility of this lake front home. We also enjoyed using the fire pit and making s'mores. The owners are very friendly and respond quickly to any questions you might have. I would highly recommend staying at this property.
5.0
Beautiful and Quiet Location
The location of this home is beautiful as it is steps away from the pristine and quiet lake. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular. It is the best of both worlds as in the early morning we would kayak and swim in the lake and then we went to Acadia hiking and we also biked the Schoodic Peninsula. It was nice to return later in the day to the peace and tranquility of this lake front home. We also enjoyed using the fire pit and making s'mores. The owners are very friendly and respond quickly to any questions you might have. I would highly recommend staying at this property.
5.0
Everything was as shown on the listing. We had a great time.
5.0
Wonderful Stay
Everything was as shown on the listing. We had a great time.
5.0
We had a great stay! So relaxing. A nice quiet, clean, scenic property that's just far enough away from the busy tourism of bar harbor for quiet and privacy but close enough to be an easy drive to fun spots! Owners are very responsive and kind.
5.0
Quiet and peaceful yet close to everything the region has to offer.
My sisters and I had a wonderful get away at this gem of a property. The house was clean, comfortable, and well appointed with everything we needed. A glitch with the TV was handled promptly by the owner with no disruption to our plans. The lake and lakefront were spectacular with a gentle grade from the house to the lake (so many properties have a steep grade!), outdoor seating, and docks. Even though it was quite cool during our week, I took a kayak out for a very enjoyable ride. There's a lovely lakefront park right down the road that made for good walks. We spent most of our days exploring Acadia and Ellsworth and returned to great dinners and quiet evenings in this lovely setting. We definitely hope to return!
5.0
Beautiful property
We had a great stay! So relaxing. A nice quiet, clean, scenic property that's just far enough away from the busy tourism of bar harbor for quiet and privacy but close enough to be an easy drive to fun spots! Owners are very responsive and kind.
5.0
Beautiful lake view
Nice lake. Very peaceful.
Host answered all concerns and very nice people.
5.0
Nice lake. Very peaceful. Host answered all concerns and very nice people.
5.0
It was a beautiful location.
I would consider renting this property in the future.
5.0
Group vac to NE
Was a very nice place to stay home was nice and located close to National Park and Cadillac Mountain. would stay again
Jim K
5.0
Beautiful
Wonderful newer Lake house with everything you need. Swimming is great and the floats and decks are wonderful. The caretakeer and owner are very good and take care of all your needs. Its beautiful and we would definetly stay again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ellsworth?
The average price for a rental in Ellsworth is $350 per night. This rental is $165 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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