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Private home on gorgeous natural land overlooking tidal creek

Franklin,

Franklin, Check in after 3:00 PM / Check Out before 10:00 AM

Overview

Franklin

4 Bedroom

2 Bathrooms

Internet

Rooms and Beds

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedrooms	4	sleeps 8	3 Single Beds 1 Double Bed 1 Double Bed 1 Queen Bed
bathrooms	2		Bathtub or shower · Toilet Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Description

This property is located in East Franklin, on five acres of fields along the bank of tidal Hog Bay Creek. The area is rural, and the view from the deck down over the fields to the marsh is beautiful.In the spring, alewives run up the creek and osprey, eagles, and herons are a common sight. The fields are home to numerous birds including bluebirds, woodpeckers, yellow bellied northern flickers, yellow finches, etc.The house sleeps eight comfortably, with a fold-out couch on the first floor for overflow, and a fold out cot and a pack and play available. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a full bath. The first floor has a library with a queen bed, kitchen, dining/living room, and a full bath. There is a grill on the back deck.Please review the Maine CDC website’s guidelines for travel to the state of Maine pertaining to COVID.https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/travel.shtmlThis part of Maine has many opportunities for hiking, boating, and biking in Acadia National Park (45 minute drive), on the Rails-to-Trails multi-use path that runs from Ellsworth to the Canadian border, and in the over 14,000-acre Donnell Pond Public Lands area that borders East Franklin. The Schoodic Peninsula (30 minute drive) offers stunning vistas as well and is a must-visit.Bar Harbor is full of shops and restaurants, while Ellsworth (20 minute drive) is the nearby shopping hub. Basic groceries and necessities are available at the Franklin Trading Post 2 miles from the property.The coast east from here is quiet and far less congested than mid-coast Maine. Have a secluded home base from which to launch your Maine explorations, and/or to have some quiet time away from the hustle.

What's Nearby?

Attraction	Distance
Acadia National Park’s Visitors Center	46 min drive
Village Green	50 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching	50 min drive
Shore Path	51 min drive
Cadillac Mountain	60 min drive

Restaurants

Restaurant	Distance
Ironbound Inn	10 min drive
Downeast Cheesecakes	7 min drive
Itty Bitty Diner	13 min drive
Sullivan Harbor Farm Smokehouse	10 min drive
Tracey’s	10 min drive

Getting Around

Transportation	Details
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County – Bar Harbor)	Hancock County

FAQs

Is Private home on gorgeous natural land overlooking tidal creek pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Private home on gorgeous natural land overlooking tidal creek?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private home on gorgeous natural land overlooking tidal creek?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private home on gorgeous natural land overlooking tidal creek located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Tunk Lake, Black Beach and Sullivan Harbor Farm. Tidal Falls and Abrams Pond are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Other Rules

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedHost has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the propertyHost has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the propertySafety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the Area

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and Seacoast Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Acadia National Park and Tidal Falls. Travelling with kids? Consider Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Wild Acadia Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.