We had a lovely time hanging out with family at the Acorn Cabin! Erin was a very responsive host. She fixed issues very promptly and was easy to talk to.
The cabin was well stocked and decorated, the lake amazing, the location is perfect (right in between Augusta and Waterville) and we really had a great time! Being originally from Maine, the stay reminded me of other cabin stays we had as a family growing up.
I do want to make sure that future renters know all of the details, since we were surprised by a few. These are why I gave a 4 instead of 5 star review:
1. You have to supply all of your own linens (sheets, towels, etc.) I found this odd since a lot of people fly in, and it wasn't stipulated up front in the listing (or at least I didn't see it). We ended up going to Walmart and got some cheap sheets and towels, but I think it would really up the experience if those things were provided.
2. The electricity is a little wonky. It might have been the heat, but we had a battle with the water pump the whole stay (constantly resetting the breaker or the GFCI outlet) We also changed out the bathroom outlet because it stopped working a few days in.
3. The outdoor area was not very well staged or clean when we arrived. My brother had to spend a couple of hours cleaning off the furniture and setting things up before we had our parents over. This didn't bother us too much but if you want everything perfect on arrival and ready to go, be aware. We also had to get our own propane for the grill and water for the water filter tank (all four tanks were empty).
4. Pay attention to all of the host communication! Erin has a video that outlines all of the quirks of the cabin, including the holding tank, the electricity stuff, etc.
5. Bugs are a huge issue, and some of the windows were not properly closing at night so they got into the cabin. Erin got a handy man out to fix is ASAP, but this is a fact in Maine you need to be aware of!
6. The master bedroom is comfortable but desperately needs black out curtains, we were waking up with the sun every morning at 4:30 AM. The downstairs bed is not comfortable at all, and had a ripped plastic covering on it that made it very loud to move around on. That room is stipulated for use for an elderly parent though, so maybe use the pull out couch or big sectional to sleep instead.
Overall: A great stay on Great pond. Responsive host. Would recommend as an authentic Maine lakefront cabin experience.