Title: Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME ![Outdoor dining - Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME (Ellsworth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37830000/37828000/37827926/70a0de84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME (Ellsworth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37830000/37828000/37827926/efb56d49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME (Ellsworth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37830000/37828000/37827926/7ab668cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME (Ellsworth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37830000/37828000/37827926/3912183b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME (Ellsworth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37830000/37828000/37827926/83f91d37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Lakefront relaxation awaits at this charming home, featuring a private dock and deck on the lake. Unwind with a float or grill on the screened-in porch, while enjoying smart TV and DISH network; Primary bedroom boasts a King bed and full bathroom. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME Come relax in this beautiful lake front home, with private dock and deck on the lake, float, grill, wonderful screened in porch, washer/dryer, dishwasher, internet and smart TV and DISH network. Primary bedroom with King bed and full bathroom, 2nd bedroom with King bed, and second bath all on first floor; large bedroom upstairs with 1 full and 2 twin beds, along with nice sitting/game playing area. Cottage is within feet of the Lake. Lake is stocked annually with trout; public boat launch is right down the road. Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park - approximately 20 miles, 40-45 minute drive. Please note, dock and float will be out of water by Columbus Day weekend and will be put back in the lake in June, depending on when the ice is out. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near the sea - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34350000/34341800/34341715/b0a1a8f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy in-town cottage at harbor's edge w/ garden, 4 kayaks, walk to downtown. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area Located in Ellsworth, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bucksport Golf Club 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 Kisma Preserve and Fort Knox State Park. Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Downeast Scenic Railroad are also worth visiting. Kayaking, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Ellsworth travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ellsworth.dx10220) [View more Vacation homes in Ellsworth](https://www.expedia.ca/Ellsworth-Private-Vacation-Homes.d10220-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.59637,-68.56805&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kbfoGheoaL%3FU%3FW%3FS%3FW%40S%40U%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40UBSBUBUBSBUBUDSDSBUDSDSDUFQDSDSFQFSDSHQFSFQFSHQFOHQHQHQHOHQHOHOHOJOJMHOJOJMJMJMJMLMJKJMLKJKLKJILKLKLILILILILGNILGLGLGLENGNELENELENCNELCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDNBLDNDNDLDLFNDLHLDLFNHLFLHLHLHLHLJLJJHLJJJLJJLJJLLJLJLJNJJJNHNJLHNJNHNHNHPHNHPHPHPFNHPFRFPFRFPFRFRFPDRDRFPDTDRDRBTDRDRBTBTBRBTBTBR%40T%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%40R%3FV%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FR%3FVATARAVARATCTATATCTCRCTCTCRCTERETCRERERETGREREPGRGRGPGRGPGRGPIPGNIRINIPINIPININKNINKNILKNKLKLKLKLMLKJKLMJKJMJKJMJMHMHMHMHMHMFOHMFMFMFODMFMDODODMDODOBMBOBOBM%40OBOBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCOCMAOCOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOEOGMEMGMGMGOIMGMIMIMIMIMIMKKKMKKKMKKMKKMMKMKMKMKMKOIMKOKOIOIOIOIQIOIQIOISGOIQGQGQGSISEQGSGSEQESGSEUESESCSEUESCUCSCUCUCSCUAUCUAUAUASAWASAU%3FW%3FS%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1OedACLLw5KLuGdAoqFO9cojXNI=) Ellsworth, ME ### What's nearby - ![Lush fall foliage reflecting in a lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976195382/e74afab9-e370-4236-a58a-7fe83511ddce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Branch Lake 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - ![Acadia National Park featuring forests, wetlands and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129938/a733b6f4-eb34-4503-8779-3e1eab44777e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Acadia National Park 41 min drive \- 37.9 km - ![0_02b2d3a5-2ca1-4427-beed-32aa9a37aec5_raw](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563221014/498c5b70-3bd6-4c87-aa0f-1b717e0bebfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Acadia National Park's Visitors Center 56 min drive \- 54.4 km - Cross Insurance Center 53 min drive \- 49.5 km - Maine Savings Amphitheater 55 min drive \- 50.2 km ### Getting around - Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) 37 min drive ### Restaurants - Eaten Alive Alleyway 44 min drive - The Garden Patisserie&bistro&fırın 37 min drive - Geddy's Down-Under 22 min drive - Off Road 6 & 8 Wheel ATV 28 min drive - Happytown 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME? ### What time is check-out at Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME? ### Where is Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Branch Lake, lakefront cottage in the woods, Ellsworth ME Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 33 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Sue S. Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful location right on the lake. Cozy living area.Not as large as the photos depict. Adequate kitchen. Comfortable beds and climate control. The property manager responded promptly when we had difficulty with the TV. ##### Sue S. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine F. Sep 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything we needed and more Close to Acadia, nice down town, beautiful lake for swimming, fishing and kayaking. We had a wonderful time. ##### Christine F. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vienna R. Oct 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, spacious and clean! We absolutely loved the property! It was beautiful! We had plenty of room for the 4 of us. The rooms were spacious and it felt like a cozy home. We were in close proximity to Ellsworth (20 min) and bar harbor/acadia (40min), which were our main destinations. We look forward to hopefully staying here again in the future! ##### Vienna R. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn D. Oct 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Branch Lake Stay This rental had everything you would need. Very spacious indoors and out with lake frontage. Superior cleanliness and comfort! It’s a bit isolated - the town of Ellsworth is about a 15 minute ride and Bar Harbor and Acadia Natl Park are about 40 minutes, but worth the drive. I would rent here again! ##### Lynn D. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth V. Aug 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun family gathering We had a fantastic two-week stay by the lake. The cottage is in a great location with easy access to Acadia and the surrounding area, however there is so much to do right at the cottage you may never want to leave. The cottage was well stocked with everything we needed and communication with the owner Karin was great. Can’t wait to come back! ##### Elizabeth V. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shari A. Jun 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls' 65th Wonderful setting. Quiet and private. Not too far from town and we loved the house and lake. We had a few issues with brownouts after the 2nd day possibly due to a storm that came through. We'd definitely stay here again! ##### Shari A. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael P. Aug 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great week on the lake We enjoyed a great week at the lake with the beautiful lakefront, perfect for swimming or relaxing and soaking in the views! Had a great week. Super communication and responsiveness from the owner. Thank you! ##### Michael P. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon W. Jul 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect and serene We absolutely loved our stay. Everything you could ask for is here. Private. Quiet. Access to a gorgeous lake for swimming or fishing. We stayed on property for the first 2 days of our week long stay simply because we were able to decompress and have fun too. Don’t hesitate on this house, you’ll regret it. ##### Sharon W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay C. Oct 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Maine getaway The house is very nice. It’s very clean. The only issue I had was it is a little musty and it affected my allergies a bit but it wasn’t unbearable. I would stay again. It was fall so we didn’t get to use the kayaks on that were there but I would love to go back sometime. ##### Lindsay C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa C., Bston, MA Sep 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Lakefront Property The lake location is incredible and so peaceful and the water is crystal clear. There are 2 docks with seating, 2 kayaks and a canoe. We could hear the loons in the morning and evening and saw an eagle. The house is comfortable and just as pictured. The furniture is all cozy and the kitchen is well equipped. The owner is very responsive and turns out she lives next door. We would highly recommend this place! ##### Lisa C. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy D. Aug 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location Location We enjoyed the stay. The cottage was just perfect for our party size. Would stay here again. The lake location was amazing and the owner was very informative. We loved how everything was there and ready for use. The home does need some attention. The hall bath shower leaked onto to the floor all the time while in use. We had to keep towels down to keep from having a soaked floor. The house needs to have some refreshes done. Musty smells. The upstairs beds need to have new or better mattresses placed. ##### Tracy D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul W. Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was wonderful. A piece of heaven. The place was so beautiful. Would return again. ##### Paul W. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin K. Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location and very quiet. Coordinating with host for arrival and departure was easy. I would definitely stay here again! ##### Kevin K. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antonia C. Oct 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent cabin on the lake! The home was super clean when we arrived and check instructions were a breeze. It was spacious, yet cozy. We enjoyed the screened in porch that overlooked the lake. The location was quiet and peaceful, yet not too remote. We drove to Bar Harbor or Acadia everyday and the drive was on county roads and so pretty. I would definitely recommend this cabin! ##### Antonia C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meri L. Oct 10, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was a beautiful location. I would consider renting this property in the future. ##### Meri L. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna S., Punta Gorda FL USA Aug 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Branch Lake Wonderful home and very attentive host. It is a beautiful quiet relaxing place. It is definitely a favorite with us. The location near Acadia and Bar Harbor is great too. ##### Donna S. Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather L. Jun 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Total Peace and Quiet We picked this property in the hopes of finding some quiet relaxation on our vacation. This little spot did not disappoint! It's wonderfully secluded and peaceful and yet conveniently located to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Downtown Ellsworth is a gem to discover if you don't feel like making the trip into Bar Harbor. The weather didn't cooperate, so we didn't get to take advantage of the kayaks, canoe, or swimming, but that didn't diminish the experience at all! If you want privacy with a lovely view to stare off into, quiet nature to enjoy a book, or a short scenic drive to all sorts of activities, this is the place for you! ##### Heather L. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan L. Oct 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and peaceful yet close to everything the region has to offer. My sisters and I had a wonderful get away at this gem of a property. The house was clean, comfortable, and well appointed with everything we needed. A glitch with the TV was handled promptly by the owner with no disruption to our plans. The lake and lakefront were spectacular with a gentle grade from the house to the lake (so many properties have a steep grade!), outdoor seating, and docks. Even though it was quite cool during our week, I took a kayak out for a very enjoyable ride. There's a lovely lakefront park right down the road that made for good walks. We spent most of our days exploring Acadia and Ellsworth and returned to great dinners and quiet evenings in this lovely setting. We definitely hope to return! ##### Susan L. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty R. Aug 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful property all around! I am a Maine native (grew up in Holden, ME) who vacations 'back home' nearly every summer since moving to DC 30 years ago. My husband and senior college student agree that THIS is the BEST property we have stayed at. Perfect location, clean, modern but still a 'camp', outdoor space has so many options to sit and chill both in the sun and shade. 2 Kayaks are perfect for the VERY CLEAN Branch Lake (so quiet as well!), 20 mins from local Supermarket (G&M) or Ellsworth with many other shopping options (hit Reny's - it is a "Maine Adventure"). Had local family for day visits during our week stay and they agree it was a great camp with a perfect spot on the lake. Karin was quick to respond to pre and post trip communications I sent her. Can't stress enough how clean the property was - but, remember you are on a LAKE in MAINE so may have nature around you :) We were a family of 3 so used the main level living space most; but had a blast upstairs using the huge table for game night with extended family visiting. There was a large round trampoline float when we visited (the listing pics had shown a smaller yellow platform) and we LOVED IT! Highly recommend!! PS: as a Maine native, I can tell you having the modern and very efficient Air Conditioning in the camp is not normal, yet very much appreciated in the humid summah. Will be back for a 2 week visit next time :) ![Sunset looking straight ahead on dock. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/53034262-5c6c-4047-8d25-06115af727b5-1755876422299.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Looking over to the dock from the deck area on the water/beach area. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ab2ab70c-4229-4832-be71-b58ddb13d8b9-1755876424632.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Sunset looking left](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c110adc8-8518-4c7a-82e3-d7e8a46d61a1-1755876423518.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Ducks came to visit. DO NOT FEED THEM, just enjoy their company. Many Loons on the lake as well. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/60c5f1e7-e861-4309-977c-bf3aae61d35b-1755876422774.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Patty R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana H. Oct 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place to stay. Had no problems. Rental was easy and convenient ##### Diana H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Z. Oct 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Branchview Road This is a very nice house situated on the south shore of Branch Lake. It was well appointed and the supplies at the house are excellent. We had lousy weather and couldn’t take full advantage of the waterfront amenities. The host, Karin, was great to work with. We asked how to get Netflix with the existing Dish network setup, and the next day the old tv was replaced with a smart television. The house is a pleasant place to stay. ##### Michael Z. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron P., Philadelphia, PA Sep 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect vacation house! We’ve stayed in a lot of rentals and this was one of the best! Beautiful views and had everything you needed for a great stay! Very well stocked kitchen, outdoor supplies and even bug spray. We had a fantastic stay and would recommend highly! ##### Aaron P. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly W. Sep 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay on Branch Lake We had a fantastic time here! Karin's house is very comfortable. It has plenty of space to spread out, all the kitchen utensils you would need, games and puzzles, kayaks and a canoe with life jackets, and the location is super private and quiet. The stars were amazing over the lake! Branch Lake really is pristine. It's so clear and calm. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this rental and Branch Lake. ##### Kelly W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce B. Jul 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise We have rented homes and cottages all over the world. The setting for this cottage was the best we have ever experienced. The waterfront area was perfect for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. The beds were comfortable and the thermostats in every room gave us comfort in every part of the house. What a delightful cottage in a particularly friendly part of Maine. ##### Bruce B. Stayed 28 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelley S. Oct 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### It was a nice place on beautiful lake. It was a beautiful lake but was a little further from Bar Harbor than expected. If you want a private, secluded environment, it’s perfect. Didn’t care for the smell of moth balls. Lingered in air and on clothes. Would recommend some minor cosmetic touch ups on paint, especially up stairs where there were spots not painted at all. But overall, a nice house. ##### Kelley S. 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