Lake view, in center of MDI. Clean, open comfort.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6142 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Mt Desert, ME

Acadia National Park6 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center12 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)15 min drive
Cadillac Mountain26 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back reading room

1 Double Futon

Living room queen-size pull-out coach

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom, upstairs

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Ideally situated in the center of Mount Desert Island, Echo Pines Cottage is the perfect "home away from home" for vacation activities. It's only minutes from popular "quietside" trails, including stunning Acadia and Beech Mountains. Entrance to Acadia's Echo Lake is only 3 miles away. You'll enjoy a view of the northern part of Echo Lake from the cottage's front windows!

The house sits on 1.5 wooded acres, on a private road. It's surrounded by tall pines. Watch for deer that regularly pass through the yard, and listen for the call of the loons from the lake.

Enjoy eating around the wood- topped kitchen island, or sit by the bay windows looking toward the water.

The cottage is private, but close to all the activities the island has to offer. "Downtown" Bar Harbor is about 15 minutes away, and quaint Southwest Harbor is less than 10.

The house has been outfitted for your comfort, including premium mattresses and many kitchen conveniences. You'll love the whimsical, beachy character of the place. And we take pride in keeping the cottage spotless!

There are two bedrooms, both with premium queen-size beds, plus a queen-size pull-out couch with memory foam mattress in the living area and a full size futon couch / bed in the back reading room. There are two full bathrooms, with showers and tubs, one upstairs and one down.

The kitchen is fully appointed, ready for family meals and gatherings! You'll find many basic kitchen staples, like spices, cooking oil, and storage wraps provided for you.

In the basement there's a washer and dryer for your use. Laundry detergent is provided. There's also a ping pong table, ready for those family tournaments.

We, the owners, are local, living on the west side of Bar Harbor, so we're intimately familiar with the area and ready if you have any issues or questions.

We make every effort to go above and beyond for visitors to MDI. We love the island and truly enjoy sharing it with those who come to experience this fabulous national park. Our goal is that you leave loving Acadia National Park and MDI as much as we do.

Welcome!

Property manager

Ellen and Curt Goldsberry

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Lake view

Barbecue grill

View from the deck- foggy day on the Sound

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Well behaved welcome, 2 max, $60 per dog per stay

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking anywhere on property

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mt Desert, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 6 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive
Village Green - 17 min drive
Otter Cliff - 19 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 23 min drive
Shell - 4 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 16 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 10 min drive
Colonel's Restaurant - 14 min drive

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

20 Oct 2023

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

Perfect rental on MDI

We had a great stay at this cottage. It was a perfect spot on the quieter side of the island, which we wanted. Still a very easy drive into Bar Harbor. The house was fully stocked and clean. The owners left great notes and tips for enjoying the area. We have been coming up to Bar Harbor for the last 13 years and this was our favorite rental. We will definitely book it again

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

RICK L., Tempe, Arizona

15 Oct 2023

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

12 Echo Pines Cottage, Oct. 2023

We shared Echo Pines Cottage the second week of October with our daughter. When we got to the house late at night, the power was out due to a storm that had gone through that evening. Fortunately, there were several conspicuous flashlights inside the front door and power was restored early the next morning. It was clean and well supplied with kitchen utensils and appliances, bedding, bathroom supplies, and several games. The two main bedrooms on the upper floor were above average in size with comfortable beds and large closets. The owners supplied detailed directions for getting in the house and leaving, as well as information about things visitors might need such as groceries stores, places to eat, park maps and suggestions of things to see/do. We all had a great visit to Acadia N. P. and the Cottage was the perfect base location to do our exploring.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S., Kentucky

8 Oct 2023

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

COULDN’T HAVE BEEN HAPPIER!

Echo Pines was perfect! There’s no hesitation in giving Ellen and Kurt 5 stars across the board. Communication was quick and helpful from possible govt shutdown, to a long list of favorite restaurants and activities. Echo Pines was the cleanest rental we have ever stayed in. It was equipped with anything you might have needed. While we didn’t cook at the house anything you might have needed was there, very well stocked! Nice washer and dryer, plenty of linens/towels, cozy quilts for cool nights, comfy beds, … the list goes on. The house was tucked away in the woods, making for a quiet, peaceful stay. Location was perfect and away from busy Bar Harbor. We were up and out early each day and made it to all major trail heads within 15-20 min. Some of the best restaurants we ate at were on this side of the island as well. Pleased with our choice to stay at Echo Pines is an understatement. We will definitely stay here again if we get the chance to visit MDI and Acadia again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

25 Sept 2023

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

Nice Home for a Family Stay on MDI

Very comfortable and welcoming home for our family stay. The host was very accomodating. We would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Sept 2023

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

Great stay!

Excellent property, very clean and well stocked down to the details. Centrally located with easy access to Acadia, Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor, etc. Gracious hosts who do everything they can to make your stay as comfortable as possible. It was everything we wanted out of a vacation rental. Would highly recommend and we hope to be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ellen and Curt Goldsberry

We are lucky to be year 'round residents of Mount Desert Island, where we enjoy a huge variety of activities in Acadia National Park - hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming - even cross-country skiing in the winter! We live on the west side of Bar Harbor, in a home that we rented to summer guests for years, and we found that we love renting to folks who want to enjoy the wonders of Acadia.

We both love managing Echo Pines Cottage and gake satisfaction in providing a place for guests to connect, enjoy time together, and experience the treasures of Acadia National Park. Our goal is for guests to have a fantastic experience and to leave loving Mount Desert Island as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

As soon as we saw Echo Pines Cottage we knew it was the perfect spot for people who want to experience Mount Desert Island. The wooded property, the central location, its portrait view of Echo Lake... we knew vacationers would love it! We set out to outfit it with comfortable, fun furnishings and make it special. Curt loves to build furniture and he's had a blast making pieces for the house - everything from the kitchen island to the bedside tables.
This is a charming property on a private road, yet in a location that makes exploring the whole island easy. It's where we'd want to stay if we were visiting!!

What makes this property unique

Window views of Echo Lake
Waking up and feeling like you're in the treetops
Wooded lot with deer and birds
Central location to explore any direction on Mount Desert Island!