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Bring everything to camp minus the tent at our little cabin.

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Jones Pond offers a serene lakeside retreat in a cozy 600 square feet cabin with a sleeping loft and screened-in porch. Enjoy swimming, fishing, or kayaking on the crystal-clear waters of the lake, or explore nearby harbors like Corea Harbor and Prospect Harbor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bring everything to camp minus the tent at our little cabin.

One Step Above Camping at Jones Pond. You need everything to camp minus the tent.
Overview

Jones Pond is a picturesque 467-acre lake, renowned for its crystal-clear water and serene environment. The property features a cozy 600 square feet cabin with a sleeping loft and a screened-in porch, providing an intimate, rustic getaway. Nestled along a private drive, the cabin promises tranquility and privacy, making it the perfect retreat for those seeking a quiet escape in nature.
Cabin Amenities

Size: 600 square feet
Sleeping Arrangements: One room with a sleeping loft
Outdoor Space: Screened-in porch
Utilities: No running water, but a clean, vented outhouse is nearby
Appliances:
Working stove
New refrigerator
New microwave
Essentials: Guests must bring their own beds, towels, and other necessities
Waste Management: All garbage must be carried out by guests

Activities

Jones Pond offers a variety of outdoor activities, including:

Swimming: Enjoy the crystal-clear waters of the lake
Fishing: Spend a relaxing day fishing in the tranquil surroundings
Kayaking: Kayaks can be delivered by Seaside Kayak located in Prospect Harbor

Nearby Attractions

The property is conveniently located near several charming harbors and outdoor attractions:

Corea Harbor: A quaint fishing village with scenic views
Prospect Harbor: Known for its beautiful landscapes and local seafood
Birch Harbor: Offers a peaceful atmosphere and picturesque scenery
Winter Harbor: A vibrant community with various shops and restaurants
Schoodic Point, Acadia National Park: Features great hiking trails and an endless shoreline to explore

Additional Services

Kayak and Bike Rentals: Available from Seaside Kayak in Prospect Harbor

Why Choose Jones Pond?

This property provides a unique blend of rustic charm and modern conveniences, making it an ideal destination for those who enjoy being close to nature without completely foregoing comfort. Whether you’re looking to unwind by the water, explore the nearby harbors, or embark on a hiking adventure, Jones Pond offers a perfect balance of relaxation and outdoor fun.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

You must clean up the cabin before you leave. Do not leave anything in the refrigerator or freezer. Wipe down the microwave and stove top.
EVERYTHING carried in must be carried OUT. Please do not leave garbage, returnables, recycling, etc. etc.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Note from host: Please pick up after your pet. No barkers allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Jones Pond Rustic Cabin
Jones Pond Rustic Gouldsboro
Jones Pond - Rustic Cabin Gouldsboro
Jones Pond - Rustic Cabin Private vacation home
Jones Pond - Rustic Cabin Private vacation home Gouldsboro

About the area

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Gouldsboro, ME

What's nearby

  • Bartlett Maine Estate Winery - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 55 min drive - 65.0 km
  • West Street Historic District - 61 min drive - 70.3 km
  • Village Green - 61 min drive - 70.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 65 min drive - 70.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tracey's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pickled Wrinkle - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chase's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Downeaster - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bring everything to camp minus the tent at our little cabin. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Bring everything to camp minus the tent at our little cabin.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bring everything to camp minus the tent at our little cabin.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bring everything to camp minus the tent at our little cabin. located?

Situated in Gouldsboro, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and within 9 miles (15 km) of Sullivan Harbor Farm and Grindstone Neck Golf Course. Chapter Two Art Gallery and Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Bring everything to camp minus the tent at our little cabin. Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked that it was pet friendly, and had paddle boards for use! It was a beautiful cabin, and suited our needs and wants perfectly! We plan on coming back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property had exactly as promised and more
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect lake cabin getaway

Loved the cabin and the location was breathtaking. The owner provides paddle boards, kayak and all the essentials you need. 10/10 will definitely be booking again. It rained the whole stay and it was still the most peacful and relaxing place I have stayed at in a long time! Cant wait to try it again soon in some dry weather.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Getaway

Loved that there was a lot of privacy. Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet cabin in the woods with water view

The cabin was everything we were hoping for, simple, secluded and scenic. Perfect getaway, definitely makes us consider giving up our tents in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shari W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

It's more than one step above camping with the electricity, refrigerator and stove and couch. We were only there a couple nights but got to put the canoe in the lake and take a trip to Schoodic Point. This was my second time staying here and would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cabin

Great time exploring the Schoodic Peninsula and Acadia National Park. The views of the pond and the privacy of the cabin make it such a fun vacation. Our dog Balto LOVES to swim and goes crazy when we’ve come here. Such a beautiful location and well maintained cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Host and property are wonderful. It was perfect for us. Fishing, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming In the lake. Evenings by the wood stove, day hikes in Acadia. We completely enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous private getaway!!

A classic "upta camp" Maine experience. Private location, but a quick trip to eat out or visit coastal areas. Our dogs had a blast being off leash, swimming, running and playing. If you enjoy camping, you’ll love this. Bring all your supplies and enjoy some peace and quiet! We will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jones Pond Cabin

Great place to use as a base for a few days while exploring Acadia with the family. Very close to the Scoodic side and away from the crowds on Mt Desert Island. Everything was very clean and just as described. Thanks for making this available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Something out of a movie!

Spectacular views, convenient location, and a super cozy space! Very private, clean, and picturesque. Only downside is that there’s no shower, but we bathed in the lake and it was glorious 😍 Highly recommend this little cabin, and will most certainly be coming back year after year!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Spot

So lucky to get a chance to stay here. The booking and all communication was great. We live in the city, so there is a lot of artificial light that you just can not escape. We were able to go out at night and see every star in the sky, and it was absolutely amazing. Very quiet place in November. We would love to experience the summer now.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October getaway

We had just camped for a week and stayed in the cabin for four nights. It was convenient that we had all our camping stuff available. The weather was great and the wood stove came in handy during some cool nights. Got to explore nearby trails, seafood, and did a pleasant tour of the lake, which was very quiet the first week of October. Saw a bald eagle just standing on the shore! The location of the cabin is very convenient for hopping onto Route 1 for day trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow, gorgeous

We loved our stay here. The cabin was the perfect getaway. It was 100 steps above camping, but rustic enough to get all of the benefits of camping. The water in the pond was warm and clean. We swam and kayaked every day. The breeze kept the bugs away. We met some neighbors while on the pond who were incredibly kind. Other than that, we never saw a soul! Winter harbor was 10 minutes away to get the ferry to Bar Harbor. The ferry was great for sight seeing and the captain and deck hand were incredible. The Schoodic Peninsula was 15-ish minutes away and our favorite part of Acadia. We cannot wait to come back. We feel so lucky to have come to this incredible spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Jones pond

I was not aware there was no water or beds I went back and read the add and yes you did mention it but I guess I saw 1 bath and 1 bed and jumped to the conclusion I guess But made the best of it I went and bought coffee and cream as I went to make coffe the next morning there was a molded filter in the tray I did not use but I did get rid of the mold
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

This is a beautiful location. Quiet. A nice place to reflect. It is camping with some perks. Fridge and microwave are nice and a roof over your head. Interior is very clean. Loved the screened in porch to relax in the evening. Port a potty was clean. The dock wasn’t in the water — wasn’t sure if I was supposed to roll it in and out but didn’t use it. It is about an hour to Acadia. I ended up cutting trip short because of weather so never got to make the drive. But did manage to get down to Schoodic Point which is close by. Neat spot. Grabbed dinner at the Pickled Wrinkle. They allowed dogs. A nice little getaway for me and my dog. Overall a nice spot to visit for a couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tinna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace & quiet

My husband, our dog and I had a blast! The property manager Sara was very responsive. The cabin was clean and had a lot of cool features like they had a fishing pole, fridge, stove and sink (but no running water), a clothes line, and even water equipment. We booked 2 nights but was not enough time to fully experience the area and we didn't have enough time to utilize the water toys! Market is not too far, so picking up supplies and food was a breeze. Drive to Acadia National Park was about 45 mins. My husband loved it so much he already wants to drive back up next month (we live an 8 hour drive away)!!!! The only thing that was rough was the drive down the very long driveway. It's not paved and the terrain was a little rough for us since we drove up in a regular size sedan car with only 2 wheel drive... but it was very adventurous!!! 10/10 rating! Definitely recommend! Ps... we brought an inflatable mattress and it was heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway

This is everything we were looking for in a weekend getaway! Very secluded, quiet, and beautiful. The pond is absolutely perfect. The cabin is quaint, even better than the pictures portray. As long as you are prepared and bring water, flashlights, sleeping gear, and cookware you will be golden. Our dogs loved the area to run free and swim. There is a short 76ish foot walk from your car to the cabin. There is full internet service. Just a few small suggestions: since there is a cooking stove and a wood stove, a fire extinguisher should probably be in the cabin (unless there already is one and we just didn’t see it, in which case maybe moved to a more visible spot). Second- some updated photos of the cabin/ property would be helpful as there were a few things already at the cabin that weren’t actually shown in photos.. We brought camp chairs which we didn’t need- there are 4 Adirondack chairs already there. There was at least one paddle board, kayak and a big float there. The final thing is that one of the lightbulbs was out, a box of bulbs under the counter wouldn’t hurt. Again, these are only small improvements. This was an incredible spot!! We loved it so much that we immediately booked another trip for the fall. Thank you Sara!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like no other place I’ve ever stayed!

This charming cabin on the pond is everything you’re looking for if you love the outdoors, camping, and nature. I have so much positive to say about this location. The neighboring towns; winter harbor and bar harbor are both fantastic and close! Acadia national park is right out of the drive way and there is so much to do outdoors. Enjoying a kayaking session early in the morning and having a relaxing fire watching the sunset was amazing! Things I wish I knew upon booking; 1.) don’t arrive after dark if possible, the driveway is long into the woods and you have to walk a few feet into the woods to get into the cabin. (Nothing bad about it but being unfamiliar with the area made this quite a spooky task!) 2.) the driveway is super long and not paved. If your car struggles with some terrains, being aware of the driveway is a must know. There is a spot in the driveway where it’s very sanding and uneven, so it is easy to lose traction if going too slow. 3.) No curtains, now this wasn’t a big deal at all but something I didn’t even think about! During the evening and morning its luxurious to watch the sunset and sunrise. When it comes to privacy for ex. while changing , it definitely have a vulnerable feel. 4.) If you are planning to bring a blowup mattress for the loft I would recommend bringing one that isn’t too tall. The banister is perfect unless you have a tall blowup mattress. We made it work, but figured I would share! I would definitely stay here again, it provided the sense of camping I was looking for but still gave us a wonderful experience. I loved everything about this property, area, and experience!! 10/10 ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allyson C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great cabin, beautiful views and overall fun experience with the kids. The loft area is a little small for four of us so we ended up sleeping two in the loft and two on the main floor. Prepare yourselves for the mosquitoes! I wish we had more time to kayak, but we did have s'mores at the fire pit and cooked our own lobsters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome as always! Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful…and we were not hardy enough.

This was a captivating setting. If we were to stay there for a few days, it would have been delightful. As it was, we were driving back from Acadia NP. We just weren’t prudent. We were up for indoor camping and maybe even the wood stove, but elected not to stay after arriving after dark…totally our choice. Another time, it would have been PERFECT.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

X

Beautiful property. As advertised. Very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tranquille et à proximité de Bar Arbour
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Visit

Talk about a great place to escape and enjoy the best things about Maine! Family of four - 7 & 9 yo kids. We were so comfy, the pond was beautiful! Having a fridge was awesome! We will be visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024