Cabin in Franklin, ME
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cabin rental
A rustic Maine camp on pristine Donnell Pond. Great swimming, birdwatching, hiking. Plenty of outdoor space including two decks, a dock, and a private swimming area. Close to Bar Harbor Acadia National Park. Most of Donnell Pond and surrounding mountains are in the 14,000 acre Donnell Pond Public Reserve Land protected area. Bring your boat, kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes!
Location
Little Loon Cabin is located on Donnell Pond in Franklin, Maine. Donnell Pond is a little over 1000 acres with miles of shoreline. The pond is great for swimming, fishing, and boating with access from our private dock. Donnell Pond is surrounded be several mountains that are part of Donnell Pond Maine Public Reserve Land. Schoodic, Tunk, and Caribou Mountains are nearby and great hikes! Little Loon Cabin is under an hour to downtown Bar Harbor and the Acadia National Park Visitors Center. We are only a few miles from the ocean, and ~20 miles to Winter Harbor and the Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia National Park. The picturesque coastal Maine villages of Sorrento, Winter Harbor, Birch Harbor, and Corea are all very close by. From Little Loon Cabin you can explore all of Acadia and Downeast Maine, and enjoy the quiet tranquility of a wild Maine lake.
Amenities
Little Loon Cabin is a classic Maine camp, just steps from Donnell Pond. We have an open living area cooking, dining and relaxing, three bedrooms, two full baths, two decks, a private dock on the pond, and a sandy beach for swimming. The entire cabin is on a single level, though there are stairs down from the parking area to the cabin.
Things to do.
Donnell Pond is your front yard. Relax on the dock or go for a swim. Keep an eye out for loons, ducks, osprey, kingfisher, and bald eagles.
Donnell Pond Maine Public Reserve Land surrounds almost the entire shoreline of Donnell Pond, and includes several large mountains. The trailheads to Tunk and Caribou Mountains are a few mils away. The trailhead for Schoodic Mountain is about 15 miles (only 2 miles as the crow flies). Schoodic Mountain (elevation 1090 feet) offers fantastic views of Acadia, Mount Desert Island, and beyond. You can also walk ¼ mile to Schoodic Beach on Donnell Pond and go for a swim. Other hikes from the trailhead include Black Mountain, Fiery Mountain, and Wizard Pond.
If you like to mountain bike, check out the Downeast Sunrise Trail. This trail was constructed from an abandoned rail bed and stretches 85 miles through Maine wilderness from Ellsworth to Pembroke, with a trailhead just one mile from Little Loon Cabin.
Acadia National Park is nearby. Drive up Cadillac Mountain for great views of the Island and Downeast Maine. Drive the Park Loop Road and visit Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, and Otter Cliffs. Hike the dozen mountain peaks on the Island. Wrap up your day with dinner in bustling Bar Harbor or the dine on the quiet side in Southwest Harbor or Bass Harbor. You can also leave your car and take the Windjammer Cruise Lines ferry to Bar Harbor from nearby Winter Harbor!
Donnell Pond Maine Public Reserve Land is free to visit. Acadia National Park requires a daily, weekly, or annual pass.
Guest access
Deck, lake, and dock are all available for guest access. Fully equipped kitchen with electric range, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. There is a gas grill on the deck, with backup propane tank. Laundry is provided free of change. Wifi is provided.
Interaction with guests
Open communication with guests via email or phone before arrival and during your visit. Smart lock access provides contact-free check in and check out. Let us know what we can do to make this your perfect Downeast Maine vacation!
Location
Little Loon Cabin is located on Donnell Pond in Franklin, Maine. Donnell Pond is a little over 1000 acres with miles of shoreline. The pond is great for swimming, fishing, and boating with access from our private dock. Donnell Pond is surrounded be several mountains that are part of Donnell Pond Maine Public Reserve Land. Schoodic, Tunk, and Caribou Mountains are nearby and great hikes! Little Loon Cabin is under an hour to downtown Bar Harbor and the Acadia National Park Visitors Center. We are only a few miles from the ocean, and ~20 miles to Winter Harbor and the Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia National Park. The picturesque coastal Maine villages of Sorrento, Winter Harbor, Birch Harbor, and Corea are all very close by. From Little Loon Cabin you can explore all of Acadia and Downeast Maine, and enjoy the quiet tranquility of a wild Maine lake.
Amenities
Little Loon Cabin is a classic Maine camp, just steps from Donnell Pond. We have an open living area cooking, dining and relaxing, three bedrooms, two full baths, two decks, a private dock on the pond, and a sandy beach for swimming. The entire cabin is on a single level, though there are stairs down from the parking area to the cabin.
Things to do.
Donnell Pond is your front yard. Relax on the dock or go for a swim. Keep an eye out for loons, ducks, osprey, kingfisher, and bald eagles.
Donnell Pond Maine Public Reserve Land surrounds almost the entire shoreline of Donnell Pond, and includes several large mountains. The trailheads to Tunk and Caribou Mountains are a few mils away. The trailhead for Schoodic Mountain is about 15 miles (only 2 miles as the crow flies). Schoodic Mountain (elevation 1090 feet) offers fantastic views of Acadia, Mount Desert Island, and beyond. You can also walk ¼ mile to Schoodic Beach on Donnell Pond and go for a swim. Other hikes from the trailhead include Black Mountain, Fiery Mountain, and Wizard Pond.
If you like to mountain bike, check out the Downeast Sunrise Trail. This trail was constructed from an abandoned rail bed and stretches 85 miles through Maine wilderness from Ellsworth to Pembroke, with a trailhead just one mile from Little Loon Cabin.
Acadia National Park is nearby. Drive up Cadillac Mountain for great views of the Island and Downeast Maine. Drive the Park Loop Road and visit Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, and Otter Cliffs. Hike the dozen mountain peaks on the Island. Wrap up your day with dinner in bustling Bar Harbor or the dine on the quiet side in Southwest Harbor or Bass Harbor. You can also leave your car and take the Windjammer Cruise Lines ferry to Bar Harbor from nearby Winter Harbor!
Donnell Pond Maine Public Reserve Land is free to visit. Acadia National Park requires a daily, weekly, or annual pass.
Guest access
Deck, lake, and dock are all available for guest access. Fully equipped kitchen with electric range, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. There is a gas grill on the deck, with backup propane tank. Laundry is provided free of change. Wifi is provided.
Interaction with guests
Open communication with guests via email or phone before arrival and during your visit. Smart lock access provides contact-free check in and check out. Let us know what we can do to make this your perfect Downeast Maine vacation!
Amenities at Cute cabin on Donnell Pond near Bar Harbor and Acadia
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Franklin, ME
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
The Little Loon Cabin on Donnell Pond was a lovely getaway. The listing didn’t do the cabin and atmosphere justice. Mornings on the water were beautiful. Fall colors were mirrored on the pond. It was such a quiet and meditative space, perfect for reading, writing, and just being. From the early morning loon calls to the stars in the evenings - it was perfect. I especially enjoyed the book collection and having the opportunity to read about Dan's mother was extra special.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
We stayed 1 week during our trip to Acadia. The property was accurately listed (photos were reflective). The cabin was a good size for my husband and I. I think if you had 4 people stay here it would have also been fine. It was nice having two bathrooms. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances, cookware, and spices/cooking necessities. It was REALLY nice having laundry available, as well. As far as location… it was perfect for us. Situated right on beautiful Donnel pond at the end of a little road where it was secluded and peaceful. About 45-50 min to bar harbor/acadia which isn’t bad. Plus, we were comparable distance to Schoodic Point which was great. Didn’t explore the area too much around Donnell Pond, but would have loved to if we had more time! Minor complaints:- The osmosis filter may have needed changing, as water only came out at a drip. I’d recommend bringing bottles water, since the faucet water comes from pond. - Couldn’t get the hot water to work in the master bedroom. However, we used the other shower and thus never really tried hard to trouble shoot it (coulda been a user error).- shower curtain in smaller bathroom likely needs changing as it was a bit moldy. - wish we coulda opened windows to let in some fresh air in bedroom. I’d say this cabin felt very “campy” which is fun and it’s the vibe. Other things we enjoyed: - large master bedroom with beautiful lake views. - the dock w/ a nice view and chair- the porch w/ nice furniture to relax
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
This lake adventure was perfect for us.We kayacked and swam.The camp is just the most comfortable cabin.Sitting on the decks watching ,the birds the boats and the changes in daylight was great.Easy access to Ellsworth and Milbridge made this the right location for us.We would come back any season.Thank you, Alison
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Little Loon on Donnell Pond was a wonderful time and highly recommended place to stay! This is not a new cottage so it is rustic but with lots of modern conveniences. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed.Dan was a fabulous host, who provided lots of information on the house and the area. All our questions were answered prior to booking and concerns during the rental were handled quickly.The view of the lake from the master bed is amazing and will be greatly missed... until next time. Especially in the morning with the mist rising from the water. The cottage is tucked into trees but retains great views from the livingroom and porches. With the hummingbird feeder filled, we had lots of hummingbirds to watch. There were also loons and eagles seen by the house.This was a great base to explore downeast Maine... we didn't have time to see everything we had hopes but that just means we will need to return another year. Our trip included a day trip into New Brunswick Canada.We definitely recommend Little Loon if you are looking for a quiet, lakeside rental in the Downeast!
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9.8Outstanding
(16 Ratings)
"The Little Loon Cabin on Donnell Pond was a lovely getaway. The listing didn’t do the cabin and atmosphere justice. Mornings on the water were beautiful. Fall colors were mirrored on the pond. It was ..."
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