Located in Ellsworth, this cottage is on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Seacoast Fun Park and Downeast Scenic Railroad. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 33 min drive - 40.1 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 38 min drive - 45.9 km
Cadillac Mountain - 51 min drive - 55.5 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 29 min drive
Jordan's Restaurant - 37 min drive
Circle K - 37 min drive
Island Take Out - 21 min drive
The Original Travelin' Lobster - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Historic Maine Cottage • Private Shore • Acadia Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Historic Maine Cottage • Private Shore • Acadia Views?
As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Historic Maine Cottage • Private Shore • Acadia Views on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,505, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Waterfront Historic Maine Cottage • Private Shore • Acadia Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Historic Maine Cottage • Private Shore • Acadia Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Historic Maine Cottage • Private Shore • Acadia Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Historic Maine Cottage • Private Shore • Acadia Views located?
This family-friendly Ellsworth cottage is located on the waterfront, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lamoine State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Seacoast Fun Park and Kisma Preserve. Trenton Health Center and Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We absolutely loved staying at this beautiful property. The historic house has been so gorgeously and comfortably restored. Loved the decorations - my daughter wants to move here! The view and beach were lovely. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Everything was fantastic. Beautiful property, nice and roomy for a big family to enjoy for the weekend. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2025
I am so pleased to hear you had a great time with your family during your weekend at the cottage. I hope we get the opportunity to host you again in the future!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you kindly Rachel. I am so pleased to hear you love the guidebook. We hope that it does help make your trip planning easier. WE hope you can come visit again.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2024
I’m so excited to have been your choice for your birthday. I hope you have the chance to come back to visit soon.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2022
It’s great to hear you were able to enjoy your time with your family. We hope to host you again!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2024
I’m so pleased to hear it was such a great getaway for you! Please stay in touch!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2025
It was an honor to host you during your winter escape. You had some grand adventures with sweet friends. I hope we get the chance to host you again in the future!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2025
I am so pleased to hear you had such a wonderful vacation with your family. The beach is a small hidden gem which is a great place to explore. I hope you do get chance to come back and stay with us!
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2025
I am so pleased to hear you had everything you needed while staying with us. We strive to provide as much as we can for guests so that their stay is effortless. Please come visit us again!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2025
I am so pleased to hear you loved the cottage! Having a large table for everyone to gather is one of our favorite ways to bring family and friends together. We hope you can return one day soon.
The stay here was wonderful with all built in amenities and the location of the house is perfect. The house is connected to the water and has amazing views and you can just sit and soak them in. This place is pretty close by to all great attractions around. I definitely recommend this place to the folks who want to visit Bar harbor/Acadia national parks.
We had a wonderful last week of summer in this immaculate home, ideally located between Mt. Desert Island and Schoodic Point. Loved sitting on the comfortable back porch enjoying lovely views of the water and the native wildlife.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
Thank you Kelly for choosing us! So glad you were able to see so much wildlife.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you John. I am so pleased to hear you felt this way. Please come back for more peace and personal time!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
I am so glad you enjoyed the extras around the cottage! I try to think of everything the guest will need!
What a great property. Not only was the back porch our favorite spot to sit for morning coffee and evening cocktails, but the house itself was a little slice of history that was tastefully decorated to give it a modern farmhouse feel. We would definitely stay here again!!