Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage on MDI near Acadia National Park

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedrooms	2	sleeps 7	1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds 1 Queen Bed
bathroom	1		Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Perched just feet from the waters of Blue Hill Bay on the quiet side of Mt. Desert Island, our cottage is a seaside retreat, with a sweeping southwest view across Blue Hill Bay, while giving you a base for exploring the amazing island and Acadia National Park. You can spend your days on the deck reading a book and gazing out on the water, or you can come home to watch the sunset after a day of island exploring.Originally built as a fishing shack, the cottage has been added to and renovated over the last 90 years, but retains it’s rustic character with white-washed exposed structure throughout, living room with fireplace and cathedral ceiling, sleeping loft, and windows looking out to the ocean from every room. It can sleep up to 7 people, with a bedroom on the first floor, and 3 sleeping areas on the second floor.The cottage has a well equipped kitchen, large living room with wifi, TV, DVR, & radio, and a dining room, with a water view that is hard to look away from. Outside, the deck overlooking the water, is perfectly situated for soaking in the sun’s rays and watching the resident loons fishing, seals frolicking, and eagles soaring during the day, and celebrating the setting of the sun at day’s end.The cottage is filled with books, and has plenty of games, for rainy days, or when you don’t feel like leaving this little corner of paradise.The cottage is rented week to week, from Saturday to Saturday. It is strictly a no-smoking area. Pets are permitted with prior approval and a fee. We are available to answer any questions you have about our cottage before or after arrival.Getting ThereThe cottage is located on the western quiet side of Mount Desert Island, 10 minutes beyond the town of Southwest Harbor, in Tremont. Prior to your rental period, we will provide directions to the cottage.About the areaGetting around by car is most common; the closest Island Explorer Bus stop is in Bernard. The town of Southwest Harbor with its restaurants and shops is 10 minutes down the road. Bass Harbor and Thurston’s Lobster Pound is also conveniently (& deliciously) only 10 minutes away. Numerous beautiful quiet-side mountain hikes are a short drive away, including the Wonderland, Ship Harbor and Beech Mountain trails. Wonderful swimming can be found within a 15 minute drive in Long Pond and Echo Lake.

Attraction	Distance
Acadia National Park	4 min drive
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse	9 min drive
Echo Lake Beach	13 min drive
Acadia National Park’s Visitors Center	26 min drive
Asticou Azalea Garden	27 min drive

Restaurant	Distance
Tan Turtle Tavern	30 min drive
Beal’s Lobster Pier	11 min drive
Thurston’s Lobster Pound	5 min drive
Colonel’s Restaurant	28 min drive
Hansen’s Outpost	5 min drive

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

Is Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage on MDI near Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage on MDI near Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage on MDI near Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage on MDI near Acadia National Park located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Acadia National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Seal Cove Pond and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.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 guaranteedParties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7Note from host: within limits of lease agreementHost has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the tripHost has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the propertySafety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kitWe should mentionA car is required for transport to and from this property

Located in Bernard, this cottage is by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.