We just love staying here!! The cottage is lovely & comfortable. The pond (big pond!!) is magical with Loons and catching an occasional sight of the Bald Eagles that nest in the area. 'Can't wait to return!!
Nice and quiet. Nothing fancy, but a nice little cabin on a quiet lake. The only issues we had were with a window and dining room sliding door, the vcr didnt work and bed was a bit lumpy. The neighbor was very nice and her dog didnt cause any issues with ours. Ellsworth is the closest town and is about 1/2 hour away. Nice breeze off the lake, but when it wasnt breezy, the mosquitoes went into attack mode. All in all, i enjoyed our stay.
This was our second stay, and felt like a homecoming. We brought bikes and sailing canoe and enjoyed exploring every day. The weather was perfect. We appreciated the quiet and natural beauty. And the loons!
The lake is beautiful but the camp/cottage leaves something to be desired. There wasnt a drawer,cupboard or closet that wasn't jammed packed with stuff..absolutely no where to put our things.. pans and utensils were old, worn out or dirty. Owner did not respond to my questions and neighbors had to tell us how to get into cabin upon arrival...
We were looking for a place on a quiet pond / lake, where we could enjoy relaxing with each other and our dog. 'Not a place to spend time texting, talking on a cell phone or spending time online... Disconnect, go swimming, fishing, kayaking, just sitting in the sun and listening to the loons!!
This house was amazing! Exactly what we were looking for...peace and quiet!
House and property are exactly as described.
My husband and i are so jealous! House was very clean and well stocked with everything. We enjoyed
We stayed for a week--near family and their friends. lake activities everyday, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, sitting on the beach. Every day was beautiful in its unique ways: foggy stillness, stiff winds, cloudless sun, gentle rain. We cooked at home everyday, in kitchen, and grill, fire pit. We discovered the joy of working on jigsaw puzzles with our children and grandchildren. We hope to return next summer.
Camp was exactly what we were looking for. Great location on Molasses Pond and close to MDI and ANP. Everything was as described. Couldn't ask for more. Family had a great week and enjoyed our visit home to Maine with family and friends.
Truly a quiet oasis! Cottage was exactly as pictured, clean and cozy. Karen is a great host. I unfortunately had to leave early, but will definitely be back.
This was everything I hope for. The Artistâs retreat was pet friendly quiet water front haven from all intrusions. I could stay forever. The retreat had everything we needed. Iâm jealous I donât own this little piece of heaven.
The cabin is as advertised, an artist's retreat. It was perfect for my husband and myself. We were going to travel with another couple, but due to a family situation they couldn't make it. We were looking to get away from everything and we did. There isn't any Wi-Fi at the cabin which was what we wanted. Cell service was okay. We could make and receive calls as well as text when necessary. We loved the different completed art projects around the cabin and the painted tables outside. Molasses Pond is so clean, and the water is warm. There were kayaks and a canoe to use and some floats too. In the afternoon there was a warm breeze that blew off the water and kept us comfortable even though it was hot. We had perfect weather. At night, the gentle lapping sound of the water on the shore lulled us to sleep. We loved the sound of the loons calling to each other. The night sky was beautifully lit with stars, and there wasn't any light pollution. We also heard owls at night. Every day we saw a bald eagle patrolling the shoreline looking for fish. We brought most of our provisions with us, which was good because the nearest grocery store is in Ellsworth, 20 miles away. We went to Bar Harbor 1 day, and to Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain on another day. Mostly, we just relaxed and enjoyed the nature around us. This was truly a restful and rejuvenating vacation. Thank you, Karen, for opening up your cabin on the lake to us.
Although our stay began with wet weather it didn't dampen our spirits when we saw the beautiful setting as Molasses Pond was quiet and remote enough to enjoy the nature around us. We enjoyed kayaking and fishing there as well as nearby Tunk and Long Lake. Hiked Tunk Mt and The WAS Preserve off Beals Island too, so many choices within an hours drive. The Bartlett Winery just off Rt 1 in Gouldsboro was a perfect end to our day sharing delicious wines with wonderful people. Ellsworth and it's many restaurants and shopping is close enough and the convenience store in Franklin has all you would need. It was all we wanted and needed for our week away together and watching and hearing the loons made it extra special...Thanks Karen for sharing your Artist Retreat!
Quiet location with a great sand beach. Cabin has everything you need during your stay. Lots of books, puzzles, and movies for a rainy day. Perfect place to escape for some great family time.
Maybe it was the end of the season but this cabin is extremely secluded. Difficult to find as the directions all ran together instead of separating the directions by direction from which you were coming. Arriving at dark made this even more difficult, no yard light (motion sense ones arenât expensive) . The linens on the bed were very old, patched and came off all corners every night, the bedspread was grimy and the thin blanket all looked from goodwill. Covered the one lounge chair with a towel to sit on it. So the stairs up to the bedroom are dangerous. Steep with no hand rail at all. Bedside lamp is a sure fire hazard with faulty wiring. The bedroom has a double bed, bunk beds and a daybed. The downstairs has zero curtains so it is a fishbowl at night. There is no additional chain on the entrance door, so anyone can have a duplicate key. I did not feel safe the entire week. Every item of furniture is beat up. Maybe at half the price this would have felt reasonable but thatâs personal preference. Maybe itâs so worn out looking because itâs dog friendly, but if youâre looking for any level of comfort take a hard pass. No cell coverage even for emergencies.
I havenât taken a vacation since 2004. I needed to go somewhere to relax. It was perfect. I took my mom, a friend and my 2 dogs with me. Iâve been looking for a lake house in Maine for 4 years now. The virus hit and made it impossible for me. Had a great time and would definitely come back.
We loved our stay at Karen's place on Molasses Pond. The pond was lovely, clean water, nice beach, great for swimming and kayaking. We saw so many birds and ducks and hardly any people.. The house is not fancy, but was very comfortable and had everything we needed. It was a beautiful, quiet and relaxing getaway.
This is a wonderful, comfortable house, stocked with both everyday needs and joyful, delightful, unexpected bits of art. It is just steps from the lake with chairs at the shoreline to relax in. The sun shines all day by the water. The water is quite shallow for many feet out; we didn't love this aspect, but it is great for kids or people less comfortable in the water. Deep Cove, where the cottage is located, is peaceful and serene.
Second time vacationing here and will make it a tradition, and made sure to do two weeks this time which was perfect. Crystal clear pond, cozy camp, wonderful neighbors, kids and dog ran free and barefoot. Truly soul reviving! Thank you!