Privacy on the Schoodic Peninsula, & close enough to enjoy Acadia National Park Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Privacy on the Schoodic Peninsula, & close enough to enjoy Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Privacy on the Schoodic Peninsula, & close enough to enjoy Acadia National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Privacy on the Schoodic Peninsula, & close enough to enjoy Acadia National Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Sullivan Harbor Farm, Schoodic Beach and Schoodic Mountain. Tidal Falls and Bartlett Maine Estate Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

20 July 2024

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Ponds Edge

Beautiful location right on Flanders Pond. Great for kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing and boating. Property is as pictured and looks out over the pond to Schoodic Mountain. Quiet and relaxing, but the hiking, exploring and great restaurants nearby.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

11 Oct 2023

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Perfectly peaceful setting!

What a wonderful spot of peace and tranquility! The cabin has absolutely everything we needed and the owners were fantastic to work with. We ate lobster on the deck that we grabbed from a local spot, grilled, paddled around the lake, saw soooo many stars and were still close enough to spend time in Acadia, Schoodic and in Bar Harbor! This place can’t be beat and really one of the loveliest places we’ve stayed at!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

6 Oct 2024

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Breathtaking Views

The best place on earth. Hidden away on the shore of Flanders Pond we had the spectacular view of the ever changing pond and the utter peace and quiet of nature all around us. We bird watched,enjoy watching the chipmunks and squirrels and looked forward to a pair of beavers who returned to their den each day at dusk. The house was perfect and impeccably furnished and decorated. Heaven on earth

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

23 June 2024

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Maine beauty without the crowds!

Ponds edge is everything and then some. The pictures do not do the camp or the setting justice. Everything you need to stay in the entire time and relax at the lake yet close enough to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor without the crowd. The Hostess was phenomenal at communication and making local recommendations yet thoughtful about giving you your space. Can't wait to go back to Pond's Edge!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Aug 2024

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Beautiful!

Second year in a row and it was just as peaceful and beautiful as last. From the Loons to the bald Eagles, to the nightly fires. This place is a great way to shutoff all the craziness going on in the world. Our host Nicole was extremely responsive, and a great host! 5 Stars!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

24 Aug 2023

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Perfect vacation

We were very pleased with our stay at Ponds Edge. The owners Nicole and John have provided everything you could need. The view of the lake and mountain ( I believe Schoodic) was just perfect. We enjoyed having fires in the pit . We enjoyed gazing into the sky to see the stars. The kitchen had everything you could think of and the view while working in the kitchen is the best!! This is a vacation we will never forget.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Sept 2023

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Peaceful!!

If your looking for peace and tranquility this is it! This is a little slice of heaven set up in down east Maine! If you’re into cooking great food, camp fires, fishing (although I swear there are no fish…or maybe my skills need practice lol) and going for a dip in the clean clear water, then this place is for you! Nicole was absolutely fantastic and extremely responsive throughout our stay. We even extended our stay another 5 days because we loved it! Absolutely peaceful!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

19 Aug 2024

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So peaceful!

This was the perfect place for a much needed relaxing getaway! The views were spectacular and the grounds felt secluded. We loved everything about it. We brought our standup paddle boards, but it was great to have the kayaks as an option if we wanted them. The pond was extremely quiet all week and it basically felt like we had the entire thing to ourselves. We had enough cell service to answer a few emails here and there, but not enough to actually work which allowed us to really shut down for the week. Incredible stay - thanks Nicole!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christine E.

31 July 2024

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Summer vacation

The property is peaceful and well maintained. Beautiful home. The only drawback for us was very spotty WiFi reception in case of emergency or if you wanted to listen to a podcast etc or book it was a bit difficult. It would be nice to have a Roku streaming service for rainy days (we had a few) just to maybe watch TV. Otherwise it is a fantastic location. Close to schoodic peninsula and lovely winter harbor. Not far from Bar Harbor either. Owners very responsive and helpful! Would recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful get away.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

18 July 2024

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Felt like home

My wife and I can’t say enough good things about this property. The setup of the cabin and surrounding property was so thoughtful, and it was obvious Nicole puts a lot love, care, and attention to detail into it, ensuring her guests are comfortable and well-taken care of. It was so nice in fact, that we didn’t feel the need to leave the area much and even bypassed our original plan to go to Bar Harbor, and instead stayed on the “quiet side” of Acadia, and hit the Schoodic trails. We also recommend climbing Schoodic Mountain - you can’t see it directly across the pond from the cabin. Thanks for everything, Nicole. It was a perfect and very special place to spend our honeymoon.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Beth G.

15 Aug 2023

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Tranquility found!

We had a wonderful stay at Ponds Edge! It is the such a beautiful and tranquil place. Ponds Edge takes "cozy cabin" to a new level! We loved the decor and overall feeling of "comfy-ness." We loved having our meals on the porch and enjoyed our kayaking day on the beautiful lake. The only reason for the 4 rating was the water issue, which the owner was very upfront about. Plenty of water is provided for drinking and cooking. If not for that, which took some getting used to, we would have given 10 stars! Also, the owner was very easy to reach to answer any questions. It really is such a special place!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

1 Sept 2023

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Stunning view

The location is just drop dead gorgeous. Unlike some VRBO photos of a property the photos of this property do not do it justice. As previously stated in past reviews the well water does have high iron content but it is a minor inconvenience. One suggestion we would have is it would have been nice if the TV was a smart TV so you could mirror your streaming services from your phone to the tv making live tv available of an evening. Cell phone service is spotty but acceptable with Verizon. Overall, we highly recommend this cabin and would love to come back in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie S., Pike creek, de

28 Aug 2023

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Honeymoon getaway!

We spent a lovely week at Ponds Edge! The cabin itself was recently renovated and was beautiful inside. The kitchen is top notch and had everything we could imagine needing. The furniture and decor were cozy and comfortable. Nicole provided movies and games to play at night. We used both the inside and outside shower, I personally liked the outside the best as there is just something about being in nature! We lucked out and had amazing weather which allowed us to enjoy the cabin to its fullest extent! We took advantage of the kayaks provided and spent almost every afternoon on the pond. The hubby fished while I mostly took in the sites. We saw a bald eagle, and loons. We started and ended our day on the dock enjoying the view with a cup of coffee or glass of wine. We spent our days exploring- Nicole sent us plenty of local recommendations to try- Tidal Falls is right around the corner and was a great place to catch the tide going out and see some star fish, the Honey Bee Cafe had great coffee and breakfast, Ruth and Wimpy’s was a fun local dinner spot! All recommendations were amazing. We were close to Acadia and caught the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain and hiked some trails and explored the park by driving from point to point. We walked Bar Harbor and took a sail boat tour. Overall- we had an amazing stay and are already planning our next return! Ponds Edge had everything we would want and more! If you’re debating, JUST DO IT! You won’t regret it!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

23 Aug 2025

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This place is incredible! Quiet. Picture perfect. Great location. Every picture we took looks like a post card. This was our honeymoon and we couldn't have asked for a better trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korina G., Fort Worth, TX

10 Oct 2022

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Beautiful property!

We had a lovely honeymoon at this cabin. The kitchen is very well stocked with very nice updated appliances. The cabin was very clean and cozy.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

22 June 2023

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A wonderful getaway

It is beautiful location by Tunk Lake! The loons on the lake add wonderful sounds and bring an almost wild feeling! The cabin is VERY nice inside and very well furnished.. Nicole was wonderful to work with and responded to texts very quickly.. Over all it was a wonderful place to stay and would highly recommend it to anyone!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larissa F.

19 Oct 2022

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A slice of heaven in Maine

This is literally one of my favorite places on the planet. I love Maine. I guess the only downside if this cabin is that is so peaceful it makes it tough to want to leave to explore and definitely hard to want to go home.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

3 Aug 2022

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A Peaceful Retreat

The Pond's Edge is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery that Maine offers. The cabin in beautifully appointed with thoughtful inclusions from the owner. Throughout the booking process and our stay, Nicole was always willing to answer our questions and ensured that we enjoyed our time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Donna S.

18 Aug 2022

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Maine at its best!

This little cabin in the woods on the pond was perfectly lovely. So peaceful and beautiful there. We even caught a couple fish off the dock. Loved the outdoor shower. The well water should not be a deterrent at all. We loved this place.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 May 2023

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Clean, comfortable cottage on a quiet pond

This is the perfect combination of a quiet cottage that's off the beaten path, but updated with top-notch ammentities. We enjoyed the spacious property and the provided kayaks. The outdoor shower is much more spacious than the indoor one, but its use is weather-dependent (it was a bit chilly the week we stayed!). The location is just on the edge of cellular phone service so it was a bit spotty. The owners have done a fabulous job updating and maintaining this property.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larissa F.

5 June 2022

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This is such a special, peaceful place!

I am a mom of 4 kids and have been widowed for almost 11 years. I am down to a 16 year old at home and he had plans to visit family in another state this week, I chose to come here alone. This has been the most amazing experience! I am going home feeling like a new woman! It’s beautiful and so peaceful here. I want to go home because of friends and family, but I also don’t want to go home! Thank you for sharing such a lovely place!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

14 Oct 2022

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Gorgeous location

This is such a lovely place - both away from it all and close enough to everything we love to do here. It’s well-equipped and comfortable and you wake up to a view that is just beautiful. The only complaint we had was the very strong smelling water. We were provided plenty of fresh water, but I still struggled with the smell when showering, etc. When the weather permits, the outdoor shower is much more spacious than the indoor option. Our host was both thoughtful and communicative. Overall, we loved our visit to Pond’s Edge and would happily stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Carlos & Clara T.

19 July 2022

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Pond's Edge stay

The lake house is very nicely renovated. Comfortable furnishings and beautiful view to the lake. Loons! and otherwise still and peaceful. The only reason for concern and the 4 star was that the well water was so terribly smelly that we could not shower under it. We had to sponge bath with towelettes. The well water issue was mentioned in the note binder at the lake house but should also have been mentioned before contracting for the stay. In every other respect the lake house at Pond's Edge was excellent and we would stay again in future but only if the well water issue is addressed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angelina C.

9 July 2025

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Eloped at Ponds Edge

We booked a week at Ponds Edge over the 4th of July for our elopement. We couldnt have wished for a more perfect week. From the location, the home, the pond, the view, the weather, Nicole (the homeowner), the local businesses, the neighbors, everything was absolute perfection. You wake up and at the foot of your bed is the private entrance to the pond without a neighbor in sight. Turn to the right and your facing a gorgeous unobstructed view of a mountain. The home comes with everything you could need and Nicole had great local recommendations. We celebrated our elopement right on the dock. Our photographer couldnt stop commenting on what a perfect spot it was. Nicole recommended Schoodic in Bloom for my flowers and I am so happy she did! Pam truly outdid herself with my florals. We took the short drive to Schoodic for photos at The Point. Throughout our vacation we visited Schoodic, Acadia & all of MDI, Ellsworth, and many more local towns. We rented a canoe fom Waters Edge Canoe Rentals (great business out of Franklin) and took it out to watch the fireworks. It felt like our own private show on the water! We made fires, had smores, chartered a sailboat, climbed a mountain...it was the most perfect & special vacation of our lives. We cant wait to come back and celebrate for years to come!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia W.

18 July 2023

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Relaxing and Peaceful

If peace and quite is what you are looking for, then this is the place for you! From sitting outside in the morning and enjoy your coffee, to having a drink in the evening and watching the fog creep in, the scenery is beautiful. The dock is sturdy and great to sit at and read. FULLY equipped kitchen, major plus. The owner is helpful and timely with responses. Only negative is the water. It does have an odor and turns orange after sitting for a while. The owner does inform you of this in the welcome packet, however; I did not expect the extent of it. It is do-able though. They also provide fresh spring water for cooking and drinking. Overall most beautiful cabin we have stayed in.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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