Franklin Donnell Pond Hotels

"Honestly perfect! You get exactly what is advertised and then some--everything has been thought of inside this cozy loft (the coffee was clutch, I'd forgotten to bring any!!)I loved waking up to Teach the rooster and taking out my compost to feed Chadde. The walk to Little Pond was beautiful and it was so nice to be able to take the canoe for a morning paddle. Even though it was cold enough to snow, the heater in loft kept it warm--I didn't even need it at night. Will definitely be back!"

"A perfect spot for quiet reflection and to re-energize."

"loved our visit - very peaceful, quiet and beautiful. Accommodations were excellent - everything we could have needed was available."

"It was our second visit, and we had a wonderful time! It was a joy to wake up every morning to the beautiful foliage and calm pond. Can’t wait to come back!"

"What a beautiful place! Easy 45 minute drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. We loved being able to come back and just relax without all the hustle and bustle! Ellsworth is close by and has a great selection for places to eat. There is also a Walmart if you want to make your own food. Communication with the host was excellent and we felt like we had everything we needed at the house."

"We had a great experience!"

"Loved our stay. Becka was super responsive. Cayenne, her dog, took us on a lovely hike. The kids got to say hi to the roosters, chickens, and the pig. "

"This clean, peaceful and full-of-love home on a lake will stick with you long after you leave. We stayed for four nights (a mistake—we could have spent a week!) and genuinely would recommend it to anyone exploring Acadia/Downeast ME. Our kids (ages 8&10) fished off the dock mornings and evenings, we kayaked, canoed, SUP’d, and just sat outside taking in the view. We made multiple meals at the house and had everything we needed including the basics like oil/vinegar/salt/pepper/butter. We played cards and read books and watched hummingbird-territory battles. We did venture to Acadia two days: strongly advise against Mount Desert Island in the summer! However, Schoodic was amazing and so peaceful by comparison. We also recommend getting tickets one night to go to Timber Tina’s Lumberjack Show in Trenton—my kids are still talking about it. And lastly, communication with Tim was easy and quick; he even helped when we needed to amend our reservation in the month before we came. The only issue we had, and this is personal for me, was that the beds were very soft—I love a hard bed and they were not to be found here. However, all my family loved the beds except me! Overall, this is a 5-star VRBO and you’d be lucky to find it available!"

"This is a beautiful cabin off a secluded dirt road with pond access. Extremely clean and quiet, and close enough to Bar Harbor while still getting that off the beaten path feeling. Host is helpful and prompt. Kids loved making s’mores in the fire pit! We’ll come back the next time we’re in Maine."