Lakefront Luxury The Donnell Pond House near Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
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Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Franklin, ME

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪53 min drive‬
Village Green
‪57 min drive‬
Bar Harbor Whale Watching
‪57 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay in the Heart of Down East Maine.

Welcome to Donnell Pond House, our lakefront paradise on Donnell Pond, one of the best lakes in the State of Maine! Our 4 bedroom/ 3 bathroom brand new house is the perfect home base for your visit to the Acadia National Park region of Down East Maine. Located just a short distance from Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. You will have everything you need within reach.
Unwind and relax at our stunning all new construction house on the magnificent Donnell Pond. Drive down the private road to our lakeside paradise, perfect for family and friend getaways. Take in the sights of Donnell Pond and enjoy all that Down East Maine and the surrounding area has to offer including Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Relaxation and adventure await.

Enjoy our open concept main floor complete with a dining room, eat-in kitchen, brand new appliances including an ice maker and laundry room. The living room features a gas fireplace for cool Maine nights. Gaze out the surrounding windows as the lake comes to life. Guests may stay on the main floor bedroom with full bath surrounded by woods and custom landscaping. Upstairs you will find two full bedrooms with lake views and one bunk room for the kids. Our loft offers a quaint space for the kids to play board games or wind down with a nice book equipped with a pull-out love seat. Our 3 full baths are complete with heated floors. Stay connected with Starlink high-speed internet and Wi-Fi and Smart TVs in the bedrooms and living room.

Continue the party outside, relaxing on lawn Adirondack chairs and beach loungers, barbequing on our Weber grill and making smores while stargazing around the fire pit. Wade in the crystal-clear water of the lake and fish off of our private 20 foot dock.

Property manager

Joseph DiDominica

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Swim at your own risk. We recommend you do not swim in the lake unless you are a capable swimmer.

No vaping or smoking of any kind of cannabis. A $1000 cleaning fee will be charged if the house has to be cleaned.

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Downeast Scenic Railroad and Woodlawn Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tidal Falls and Kisma Preserve. Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Wild Acadia Fun Park are also worth visiting.

Franklin, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 39 min drive - 36.4 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 53 min drive - 51.5 km
Village Green - 57 min drive - 54.2 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 57 min drive - 54.2 km
Cadillac Mountain - 67 min drive - 61.4 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Downeast Cheesecakes - ‬13 min drive
‪182 Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Luxury The Donnell Pond House near Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Luxury The Donnell Pond House near Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Luxury The Donnell Pond House near Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Luxury The Donnell Pond House near Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Spring River Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Catherine Hill Winery and Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show. Tidal Falls and Abrams Pond are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

30 Oct 2024

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

Maine Vaction Get away

The house was new,spacious, and clean. It was situated on a clear lake in a wooded rustic setting nearby amazing scenery. We enjoyed the quiet retreat when staying in and enjoyed the many colored splendor of the mountains the ocean and the National Park. Our host was very, Accessible, helpful, and generous With his time and have full advice. A great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James O.

22 Oct 2024

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

Donnell Pond House

We absolutely LOVE it!! The house and view were amazing, very clean and organized! Joe was wonderful to work with, answered any questions we had right away and gave great recommendations! We definitely hope to return to this house next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikhat A.

9 Sept 2024

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

Spectacular!

Spectacular property and surroundings! We loved our stay here - absolutely beautiful immaculately clean home. Comfortable rooms and well equipped kitchen. Quiet secluded area with a new deck and private pier. Perfect for relaxing at the end of the day and taking in the lovely view of the clear water lake and surrounding hills. Thoughtfully placed tourist brochures were helpful. Host was superb and stayed in contact throughout our stay providing recommendations and ensuring our needs were met. Drive is about an hour to Bar Harbor. We were truly impressed with both Joe and his home! Wish we could have stayed longer. Would absolutely book again if in the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

22 Aug 2024

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

The Lakehouse

Our family had a great week. The house is beautiful and clean. The hosts were very attentive. This house is a hidden treasure!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholaus L.

6 Aug 2024

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

Pure Serenity…A Lake-Life Paradise

We stayed here as three families of four and had the most amazing time. From the beautiful panoramic lake views from the kitchen and living room to the manicured landscaping stretching down to the dock — we spent our time kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, fishing, lounging, fire-pitting, hiking, and s’more-making! The Owners, Joe and his brother, Doug really thought of everything when creating this newly constructed piece of lake-life paradise. Everything was very new and clean, as if we were the first to stay. Joe and Doug were super helpful, extremely communicative and hospitable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to stay again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

1 Aug 2024

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

Extended Family Annual Vacation

This Property is the Absolute the Best vacation rental I have ever rented. The house was furnished with quality furniture, linens and dinnerware. The house was plenty large enough for my family of 8 adults and 3 children ranging from 5 to 13. We rented a boat local boat rental company (Down East Rentals). The adults and children all totally enjoyed the house, boat and the time we all spent together. The host was helpful well beyond expectations. We all agreed that we would be retuning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey W.

6 July 2024

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

A Hidden Gem

This house is a lovely hidden gem!! Located on a crystal clear lake with your own dock with maybe 6 total neighbors you feel like you have access to your own private lake! What a treasure this place is. Our two families had a lovely time swimming, paddle boarding and enjoying the firepit. We played cards, hiked nearby trails (Tunk Mt) and the stars at night are amazing! You are also located close (about 44-55 minute drive) to Acadia where we hiked and enjoyed the famous Cadillac Mt sunrise. The house itself is immaculately clean and absolutely well appointed down to the last detail! Every detail was thought through from Maine themed books to cornhole and games. Beds were very comfortable in all bedrooms and we slept great every night! Owners were very responsive, stopping by to drop off extra propane tank, extra firewood or to just introduce themselves. We absolutely loved this place, would love to come back and highly highly recommend this property to anyone (especially families) looking for a quiet relaxing beautiful experience on all fronts! Can not say enough good things about this place!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joseph DiDominica

We are from Long Island NY but live a good portion of the year in Maine.

Why they chose this property

We have had a family home in this area of Maine for decades. We also have a Christmas Tree Farm only a mile from the house.

What makes this property unique

Our property is located on one of the BEST lakes in the entire state of Maine and only a short distance from Acadia National Park. The house is also brand new and has all the modern amenities.

Languages:

English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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