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Oceanfront-shore access-fire pit evenings-Acadia NP Mountain views

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Perched across from Acadia NP the cottage gets both ocean and mountain views.
Large enough for a house full and cozy enough for just you
Interior
Enjoy a warm fire to gather around in the evening
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront-shore access-fire pit evenings-Acadia NP Mountain views

Overview:
Once part of a historic coastal hotel, Cornerstone Cottage Acadia is a 100+ year-old retreat where charm and character linger in every detail. Uneven wooden floors whisper the stories of footsteps long past, while open windows invite in the salty ocean air. Though there is no air conditioning, the cottage rests beneath a canopy of shade, and fans are thoughtfully placed to keep the rooms cool and breezy. In winter, the indoor wood-burning stove adds warmth and romance, creating a cozy year-round escape. Perfectly situated for those searching for cottages in Bar Harbor or Acadia vacation rentals, this is a place to slow down, relax, and become part of the story.

The Space:
* Bedrooms & Living Areas: Charm-filled, comfortable spaces with uneven wooden floors and cozy furnishings. Bedrooms will be revitalized in 2026 by an interior designer whose work evokes beauty and emotion.
* Kitchen & Dining: Full kitchen with large range of cooking spices, lobster pot, slow cooker, blender, hand mixer, and wine fridge. Drip coffee maker, French press, and pour-over available. Tea and coffee provided.
* Entertainment & Work: Smart TV with Hulu Live, ESPN+, Disney+, Bluetooth Bose speakers, WiFi perfect for working remotely, and a digital guest book with local recommendations.
* Outdoor Living: Waterfront with private shore access and mooring buoy, covered porch, gas grill, fire pit (firewood and roasting sticks provided), large yard with yard games.

Amenities & Appliances:
Washer and dryer with detergent
Indoor wood-burning stove
Lobster pot
Household basics including tea and coffee
Slow cooker, blender, hand mixer

Summer Rentals:
Weekly reservations from Friday to Friday during June, July, and August.

Shore Access:
Stairs to the shore are secured for winter storms from Thanksgiving through early April.

Location:
Walking distance to Lamoine Beach and Lamoine State Park
Short drive to Acadia National Park and the villages of Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor
Ellsworth: 15 minutes
Gateway to Acadia Welcome Center: 8 miles

Nature & Wildlife:
Nestled in Maine’s natural beauty, where wildlife may wander through the yard—best enjoyed from a distance.
Seasonal pest treatments are provided, but occasional bugs may appear. While part of a natural setting, we do our best to keep you comfortable.

Extended Stays;
Reservations lasting longer than 14 days are not able to be accommodated at this time.

Please send an inquiry directly to Jenny with any questions.

Thank you for considering Cornerstone Cottage Acadia for your next vacation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The property is best suited for children over 5.
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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
This includes vaping, e-cigarettes and others.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Fireworks and camping in the yard are not permitted.
Please keep noise to a minimum after 10pm.

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, 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. Pirate s Cove Miniature Golf and Wild Acadia Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lamoine, ME

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 37 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 40 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Village Green - 47 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 47 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 52 min drive - 49.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mainely-Meat - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Chart Room - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Mother's Kitchen/Coffee Matter - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront-shore access-fire pit evenings-Acadia NP Mountain views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront-shore access-fire pit evenings-Acadia NP Mountain views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront-shore access-fire pit evenings-Acadia NP Mountain views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront-shore access-fire pit evenings-Acadia NP Mountain views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Pirate s Cove Miniature Golf and Lamoine State Park. Trenton Health Center and Kisma Preserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage exceeded expectations all around. Beautiful tranquil location on the water. All the amenities you desire and more. About 20 minutes from dining options. Check out Sylvia’sCafe in Ellsworth for breakfast. We would love to stay longer next time. Jenny is the perfect host and a proud owner of this treasure on the bay. Did I mention the close proximity to Acadia?
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen and gathering rooms were great. We really liked that the two full bathrooms were both in the hall and could be used by everyone. Great view and lot. It was a long way from restaurants, so we decided to eat in at night. with rain we wanted to have a movie night, but the TV is very small for the space and made watching it difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place for our cousin vacation in Maine. Amazing ocean view, great back porch with rocking chairs, and a wonderfully appointed house with comfortable beds, a great room for gathering, and a fully supplied kitchen! Our host was responsive and provided a thoughtful welcome to us. We were very pleased with our experience at Cornerstone Cottage and highly recommend it to others.
View from back porch.
Morning view from bedroom window.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, welcoming and well appointed cottage with a view that invokes inner peace. The deer visited each morning and the Lemoine Beach was perfect for walks and kayak launches. It was an easy drive to Bar Harbor too. We had the best family vacation with our adult children. We would be back every year if we could!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Amazing property

We loved our stay. Everything at Cornerstone Cottage is thought out and taken care of. Jenny has an amazing guidebook that makes your stay even easier. Loved our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

A little slice of paradise...

Great property and location to relax and unwind...close enough to Acadia and Bar Harbor..yet quiet and beautiful...the home was well kept with everything we needed...nothing but accolades to Jenny the owner...in touch and ready to help you enjoy your stay .. you won't be disappointed if your goal is peace and personal time....enjoy your stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Perfect spring get-away

The cottage was just what we’d hoped for and more. Beautiful accommodations and you cannot beat the view and huge yard. We loved the fire pit for smores, walking down to look at rocks along the waters edge, and looking out at the ocean during meals from the dining room table. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Beautiful Cottage

Lovely stay and Jenny took very good care of us the whole trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff and Ashley C.

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

COZY COZY COZY

Beautiful property, hostess was amazing, everything was beautifully thought out in the cottage to meet all your needs. If you are looking for a place to stay in the winter around ANP- this should be your place!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Birthday Getaway

Absolutely perfect trip! The cottage was amazing and exceeded all expectations. Tucked away and quiet, but great proximity to ANP and all we wanted to do. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

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

Lovely Coastal Maine Cottage

Jenny has a lovely property and is a great vrbo host. I can't wait to come back and stay for a longer visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Great getaway!

Beautiful space and location. My family enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany N.

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

Picture perfect

The home was beautifully curated throughout with attention to every detail. The charm was not lost on us. Our host had thought of every convenience down to the extra firewood kept dry in the garage. We all agreed that this is a home we would want to return to again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Great getaway near Acadia

We had a wonderful time, the cottage has a beautiful view of mt desert island, the host was incredibly kind and communicative, and the property was very clean and accommodating. Plenty to do both at the cottage and at the park, I hope to make it back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Amazing place

Wonderful all around
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George H.

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

Great place!

Comfortable, well appointed beautiful home! Thoroughly enjoyed the visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitney H.

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

Excellent Find!

Cornerstone had everything we needed and was everything we had hoped for! Beautiful views, just enough space for everyone to be comfortable, great outdoor space, and host is amazing. The beds were comfortable (this is a MUST) and the bathrooms were stocked and ready!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Perfect place/location to enjoy the Bar Harbor area of Maine!

Cornerstone Cottage met all expectations for a great experience for a family of 3 generations. Clean, well-equipped and well located, it was easy to explore from there by car, foot or kayak. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful home and gorgeous views

The house was amazing! Everything is perfect from the beautiful lawn and view of the ocean to the cozy bedrooms and spacious kitchen and den area. Jenny is absolutely a joy to work with! I can’t recommend the house enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl g.

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

Quiet and Quaint Cottage

We loved our stay. Immaculate and tastefully decorated cottage half hour from Bar Harbor. Appreciated the little extras like the binoculars, games, park guide and books. Would stay again if we come back. Eat at Paddys in Bar Harbor, rent ebikes and don’t miss Schoodic Pt or Campobello!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim L., Wilmington, DE

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

Amazing!

Beautiful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

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

Wonderful setting

The house was warm and welcoming. The beds were very comfortable, and the walk-in shower was huge. Don't hesitate, book it today!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene P.

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

Nice by the ocean

Great breeze and very peaceful by the ocean. We loved the beach at the end of the street. Great small bridge to get you closer to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

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

Family Trip

This property was absolutely lovely! The attention to detail in the decor and amenities was incredible, Jenny really thought of everything. The view from the front lawn was stunning and really showed the awesome beauty of this part of Maine. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Amazing!

Cornerstone Cottage is absolutely beautiful! The property was exactly as described in the listing and was very clean and well appointed. The owner was very easy to work with and genuinely goes the extra mile to ensure her guests enjoy their stay. It was also conveniently located to Acadia National Park while remaining serene. I would definitely stay in this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jenny

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Hello! We are Jenny and Alan Power, owners of Cornerstone Cottage, with Jenny running the guest experience. We bought and renovated the cottage in 2020/21 and have been welcoming guests ever since. Jenny grew up visiting her grandmother on this exact strip of shoreline in Lamoine, Maine and is beyond thrilled that her own family is getting to grow up to form some of the same memories she has had. Jenny loves to welcome guests from near and far to enjoy and experience the DownEast region of Maine with friends and family who are the 'cornerstones' of their life!

Why they chose this property

This property is ideal for its location: in the middle of everything but you have your own privacy! The best part is you have those mountain and ocean views. The yard is amazing for yard games, fire pit conversations, shore exploring, kayak launching and so much more.

What makes this property unique

This is the best of DownEast coastal Maine kinda rolled up into one property! This property has the rocky shoreline, beautiful oceanfront views, serene nature setting and close to all the scenic locations in the area. It's the perfect home-away-from-home setting. The cottage originated back to the turn of the century as a part of the Shores Acres Hotel. It was separated from the hotel in 1917 and placed on this property. Guests who stayed in this hotel included notable architects, businessmen and politicians. When you stay here you are staying in a piece of Acadia history.

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