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17 Mi to Acadia: Cottage Near Downtown Ellsworth!

Cottage in Ellsworth with kitchen and patio

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Ellsworth Vacation Rental | 2BR | 2.5BA | 1,700 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Deck | Gas Grill
Walk to Private Swim Dock | Canoe Provided
Living Room | 1st Floor | Smart TV | Free WiFi | Heat Pump & Baseboard Heat
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters
  • Place, Downeast Scenic Railroad
  • Place, L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (Loft)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

17 Mi to Acadia: Cottage Near Downtown Ellsworth!

Close to Restaurants & Shops | 2 Mi to Marina | Screened-In Porch | Gas Grill (Propane Provided)

Explore some of Maine’s most beautiful spots with this Ellsworth vacation rental as your home base! 'Holiday House', a 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath cottage is 2 miles or less from restaurants, shops, and Leonard Lake. Acadia National Park and Bangor are a short drive away, too! Ready to unwind? Enjoy a drink on the wraparound deck, then cozy up by the fire pit for late-night s’mores and stargazing.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2 (Loft): 1 queen bed

INDOOR LIVING
- Gas log fireplace
- Board games, books
- Smart TV, DVD player, videos
- Dining table

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Gas grill (propane provided)
- Fire pit w/ seating (starter wood provided)
- Wraparound deck w/ screened-in area
- Dining area
- Private swim dock w/ ladder, canoe, lifejackets

KITCHEN
- Fully stocked kitchen (no food/oils), some leftover condiments may remain
- Refrigerator, stove, gas oven, dishwasher
- Drip coffee pot & Keurig w/ filters, starter coffee provided
- Toaster, microwave, Crockpot
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware
- Trash bags & paper towels

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Portable A/C unit (loft), heat pump (main floor), baseboard heat
- Washer, dryer, laundry detergent, iron & board
- Linens (one set per bed) & towels (one set per guest, full, face, washcloth, beach towel)
- Complimentary toiletries, starter soaps/shampoo, paper towels (1 roll), toilet paper (2 rolls per bath)
- Hair dryer, hangers
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- Swim ladder & canoe available seasonally

ACCESSIBILITY
- 4 steps for entry
- 2-story home, 1st-floor bedroom & full bathrooms
- 400-ft downhill walk to swim dock

PARKING
- Driveway (4 vehicles)
- Trailer parking allowed (12' max)

-- THE LOCATION --

- 1 mile to Downtown Ellsworth
- 2 miles to Ellsworth Harbor Park and Marina
- 17 miles to Acadia Nat’l Park
- 22 miles to Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory
- 27 miles to Bangor
- 31 miles to Bangor International Airport

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires 4 steps for entry and additional stairs to access the loft bedroom and half bathroom on the 2nd floor
- There is a 400-ft walk downhill to the private swim dock
- The canoe is available from June 15 to October 15. The swim ladder will be installed from July 1 to Sept 15

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Ellsworth

Ellsworth is home to this cottage. Grand Theatre and Woodlawn Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ellsworth Congregational Church and Downeast Scenic Railroad. Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Seacoast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Ellsworth, ME

What's nearby

  • Ellsworth City Hall - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ellsworth Public Library - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Josie's Country Store & Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 17 Mi to Acadia: Cottage Near Downtown Ellsworth! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 17 Mi to Acadia: Cottage Near Downtown Ellsworth!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 17 Mi to Acadia: Cottage Near Downtown Ellsworth!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 17 Mi to Acadia: Cottage Near Downtown Ellsworth! located?

Situated in Ellsworth, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters, Ellsworth Public Library and Ellsworth Historical Society. Ellsworth City Hall and Grand Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Our Great Leaf Adventure

Loved our stay. House was the best one yet on our trip. Lovely location. Convenient to Acadia NP.Would stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
tucked away wooded property still close to town..a perfect stay with my sisters
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mei-Ting H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful place to stay. 30-40 minutes from Acadia NP but so far away from the Bar Harbor’s hustle and bustle. The cottage is clean and well equipped with cares. The only slight downside is the dining option in Ellsworth is not very exciting but Bar Harbor is close enough as well as all the roadside lobster pound/shack on Rt 3! Will definitely stay here again when we are visiting Acadia NP.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Linda T.

Lake house in Ellsworth ME

The deck is nice and the firepit
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Shawn B.

Beautiful Home

Secluded very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed this cabin in the woods. It is well equipped with everything you need and even has a nice little dock on the lake. We were hoping to get out on the lake with our paddle boards but weather didn’t permit. It looked like there was a canoe available for quests, but we didn’t use it. The cabin is very close to town and Ellsworth has everything you would need. We enjoyed an evening of live music at Fogtown restaurant and Black Moon Public House. Love the cute shops as well and the LLBean outlet.so many things to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pretty location with everything we needed. We appreciate the cleanliness, the nice towels, well appointed kitchen and availability. I'd agree with other reviews that the upstairs bedroom needs a better layout. I hope to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a full week! Loved it! Great space for us four adults. Close to town. 30 minute drive to Acadia.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in a lovely location. Quiet and private area. We enjoyed it immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Sleeping area upstairs needs some furniture rearranging. The person sleeping on the wall and sloped ceiling can hit there head in the evening getting up. Toilet area can also be an issue! Very nice cabin to stay in. May have an issue with ants found a number of dead ones.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

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

Ellsworth stay is a dream.

Finding a secluded place this close to downtown Ellsworth was perfect for us. Ellsworth is incredibly charming and just far enough away from Acadia to avoid the crowds found on the island but close enough to make trips into the park a breeze. Cabin is absolutely lovely and comes with all the amenities one could possibly need on a short trip to the North East. Do be warned this property is really not for a family looking to spend their days in the lake. However, if you're looking for a day trip to Acadia, dinner in downtown Ellsworth, a nightcap around the fire pit, and a cozy sleep then Holiday House is a dream. P.S. I highly suggest a visit to Fogtown Brewing. Really special community oriented place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Mary J.

Fantastic location in Ellsworth and a short distance to Acadia. The location of the house is private and peaceful. It was very clean and kitchen had everything we needed. We bought bird food for the bird feeders that were already there and enjoyed a large variety of birds at the feeders. The house has a nice porch deck and fire pit which we enjoyed nightly. Close to shopping and restaurants in Ellsworth. Our stay was the first week of October. I really recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

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

Excellent stay

Great location in the woods. Comfortable beds. Kitchen well stocked. Not too far from Acadia and Bar Harbor. Great for 2 couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Acadia Vacation

Loved this area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Kathleen W.

Summer stay

This place is fine for the value. Convenient to lots of things and has the basic amenities you need for a trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane F.

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

Maine vacation

The cottage was beautiful. Good hub within driving distance to various points (Bar Harbor, Bangor, etc). Very clean and quiet, exactly what we wanted!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Michael H.

Lovely Lake House

Quiet and comfortable!
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica W.

Perfect place for small family trip to Maine

Very quiet but a skip away from downtown Ellsworth. Worth-while place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Understand what you're booking

I booked this because it had a canoe included. Other bookings in same price range all had issues, but we are a family that paddles. The first thing my son wants to do is go out on the lake (literally still had suit cases in the car). We make the walk back down the drive to the dock and ... no canoe. Send messages about issue ... handled by a 3rd party .... finally get back to us about the canoe on our last day saying there will not be a canoe. Owner told them that they don't put the canoe out until mid June (our stay June 12th - 15th). When we were leaving on the 15th we saw the canoe secured to the dock. The inside of the lake house is nice and clean, the back porch had an insane layer of pollen dust (unusable without significant cleaning). The location is great for Eastern Maine vacation. This house would have been a five star for the price if it wasn't for the issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kaye C.

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

Acadia vacay

The cottage is as the photos show. A spacious, nice place. It does have black ants upstairs and downstairs - they need to address that problem - saw some on counter in kitchen, so watch where you leave food items. The amenities were sufficient - but only conditioner was provided in the showers. Beds were comfortable. We couldn't use the cute screened-in porch because bright yellow pollen was everywhere. It needs to be deep cleaned - as well as the porch cushions. The location is close to Ellsworth and easy drive to Acadia. The area was very private and quiet. We didn't utilize the canoe, but would have if we had stayed longer. Easy walk to the dock and lovely spot to sit on the deck. Overall, we enjoyed this place. Would recommend if the ant problem was solved.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeannie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Ellsworth stay

The house and property fit our needs. The check-in and out process was super easy. When we arrived we saw a couple big black ants, as our stay progressed we found more and more. The last night of the stay while trying to cook dinner, the oven had quit working. We contacted Vacasa (which was a computerized auto response, not an actual person), and couldn't get it remedied. We left a note for the maintenance crew when we left of all the things we found needing attention.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Casey L.

Gorgeous, quiet property

Our stay was great at the lake house. Clean, quiet, relaxing. The description is a bit misleading, though. The house is not lakeside like it states. You have to travel down a hill and across a street in order to get to the lake. Other than that, highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Constance P.

The Lake House

It had a beautiful view, the amenities were great, and the porch was FANTASTIC!! Great secluded little cabin close to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and in Ellsworth.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

David M.

Nice Stay at the Lake House

We really enjoyed the peace and serenity of the location, and the view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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