Cozy cottage on quiet tidal bay with kayak and rowboat access

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedrooms	2	sleeps 6	2 Single Beds 1 Queen Bed
bathrooms	2		Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Be sure to watch the video at the end of the photo gallery to see the true setting of the Tides Cottage. The Tides Cottage is waterfront gem located 3 miles to down town Southwest Harbor on the quiet side of MDI. There are several entrances to Acadia nearby, Seawall, Wonderland and Ship Harbor to name a few. Our Cottage has a heat pump providing electric heat or cooling on those hotter days. There is a wood burning stove and wood is provided. The vaulted ceilings, white washed pine walls and a glass front make the living area very spacious, and the perfect place to watch the changing of the tides. Towels and bedding are provided for the 2 bedrooms and sleep sofa. We are on the western side of Mount Desert Island, home of Acadia National Park. There is a shared dock with two other cottages, row boat, and kayak at the water’s edge for use of our guests. Tides has a gas grill, picnic table and hammock for outside relaxing. The waterfront is tidal, so be sure to plan your kayaking around the tides. Swimming is best at area beaches only 1 – 6 miles from Tides. Back Beach is an oceanfront pebble beach, great for exploring what the sea left behind, and Thurston’s Wharf ,a restaurant out over the harbor, are within a mile from the cottage. All of Acadia is just a few minutes away from this peaceful spot and the call of the loon is a memory you won’t soon forget. Take in all the sights and sounds of Acadia National Park. Explore the natural beauty and adventure on your own or join in one of the many Ranger talks and guided tours. Take a carriage ride or bike Cadillac Mountain. Relax on the deck or in the hammock.Bike Acadia!: Enjoy all of the activities of Mt. Desert Island – Hiking, fishing , bicycling on carriage roads, kayaking on lakes and ocean, visiting museums and a lighthouse, whale watching, shopping, dining at lobster pounds and restaurants, sailing, and riding ferries to outer islands. Visit Bar Harbor and watch a world class cruise ships come in to Frenchman Bay.

Attraction	Distance
Acadia National Park	11 min walk
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead	5 min drive
Wonderland Trail Trailhead	6 min drive
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse	6 min drive
Echo Lake Beach	11 min drive

Restaurant	Distance
Tan Turtle Tavern	27 min drive
Beal’s Lobster Pier	8 min drive
Thurston’s Lobster Pound	4 min drive
Colonel’s Restaurant	25 min drive
Hansen’s Outpost	18 min walk

Transportation	Details
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County – Bar Harbor)	Hancock County

Is Cozy cottage on quiet tidal bay with kayak and rowboat access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage on quiet tidal bay with kayak and rowboat access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage on quiet tidal bay with kayak and rowboat access?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage on quiet tidal bay with kayak and rowboat access located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Wendell Gilley Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedHost has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the tripHost has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the propertyWe should mentionA car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Located in Bass Harbor, this cottage is on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.