Joy Cottage Lighthouse & Harborview, an Ultimate ME Vacation Home

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A stone patio with a fire pit, outdoor furniture, and a wooden pergola.
A spacious kitchen with wooden beams, a central island, and light-colored cabinets.
A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, wooden flooring, and a television.
Marina
A harbor with several boats docked, including a fishing boat with nets and a smaller boat with a person on it.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Prospect Harbor, ME
  • Place, Chapter Two Art Gallery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Schoodic Peninsula
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Prospect Harbor

Located in Prospect Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Cadillac Mountain. Prayer Labyrith and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Prospect Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Chapter Two Art Gallery - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mrs JC's WildLife Ecology Center - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Schoodic Peninsula - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Grindstone Neck Golf Course - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bunkers Seafood And Spirits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Pickled Wrinkle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Downeaster - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chase's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Treehouse Seaside Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Joy Cottage Lighthouse & Harborview, an Ultimate ME Vacation Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Joy Cottage Lighthouse & Harborview, an Ultimate ME Vacation Home?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Joy Cottage Lighthouse & Harborview, an Ultimate ME Vacation Home on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,964, 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 Joy Cottage Lighthouse & Harborview, an Ultimate ME Vacation Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Joy Cottage Lighthouse & Harborview, an Ultimate ME Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Joy Cottage Lighthouse & Harborview, an Ultimate ME Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Joy Cottage Lighthouse & Harborview, an Ultimate ME Vacation Home located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Chapter Two Art Gallery and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North. Mrs JC's WildLife Ecology Center and Schoodic Peninsula are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful and out of the way of all the tourism spots. Very quiet and picturesque with a view of the sunset and our own private beach to hunt for sea glass and a view of the lighthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2026
thank you Beth! Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely and generally well stocked.The beds were amazingly comfortable and the linens and bathrooms were lovely.Beautiful quiet road.Highly recommend if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2026
Thank you Lynne! We loved having you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, Nicely furnished. Fenced yard for dogs. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2026
So glad you enjoyed yourselves, Merle! Come again any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute and inviting. Great view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2026
thank you Rian! You were a pleasure!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Home & Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to get to all the places you want (like Bar Harbor, etc). Great view out the front, picturesque Maine coastal view, and the inside is fun and comfortable and quirky. There's also a hard packed gravel road that runs through some beautiful woods just down the road past the Naval Annex and lighthouse. Gotta hit the Pickled Wrinkle while you're here, too...overall just the perfect location and setting for us (2 couples in their 50's).
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, great location, clean and organized, well equipped, yet some furniture not as comfortable as would be ideal.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cozy authentic Maine cottage. Though it says waterfront property we had no access to the water. Steps to upstairs bedrooms were very steep and narrow. Bottom bath has no shower just old claw foot tub. There are no basic cooking staples ie salt, pepper or any oils if you want to cook so buy or bring your spices. Fenced yard was great for your pet. View was awesome. Conveniently located to many local harbors with great restaurants and pubs. Lighthouse a few hundred yards offered spectacular sunrises.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2026
thank you Cindy! We enjoyed hosting you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay—the home is beautiful and in a perfect location. The only area for improvement would be the management company, but overall, this is a wonderful place that we would still recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2026
HI Billie I am glad you had an amazing stay! I disappointed to see you thought we could have done better as a management company. We did check in with you two times during your stay. You never mentioned anything wrong or anything you needed. Your input is invaluable, and we’re committed to making improvements based on your insights. Please know, we continuously strive to enhance our guests’ experiences—from start to finish.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delightful cottage with great views and cool breezes

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely cottage with a good combination of authentic original construction and modern updates. Immaculately clean and tidy. Nicely appointed kitchen. Picket fence around spacious front and back yards. Perfect location on quiet street with excellent view of Prospect Harbor.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! This charming home is absolutely gorgeous with beautiful antiques throughout. We loved the fire pit out back and enjoyed fires nightly. The views of the water were wonderful. We also appreciated having access to camp chairs. After several days of hiking at Acadia, we spent our last afternoon sitting on those chairs in Bar Harbor’s village green. I definitely would recommend this peaceful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Jacki - I'm so glad you loved the house (it is one of my favs too) but even more glad to hear how you went out and about to explore and used the chairs in Bar Harbor! Resourceful! Please come again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joy Cottage is a joy!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We completely loved our stay at Joy Cottage! The home is so clean, comfortable, and homey. The kitchen was enjoyed by the "chefs" of our family. The quiet serenity of the area was so nice to experience. We spent a day in Acadia and in Bar Harbor where we went on a Harbor Cruise on an old Windjammer ship. That was very enjoyable! We dined at Bunker's in Winter Harbor and the food was delicious. The view was quite beautiful as well. We were very happy with our stay at Joy Cottage,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay - the house has nice views of the bay, a well stocked kitchen, comfortable living room and in a quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Thanks for being such great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The fenced-in yard for the pups was great. It gave us peace of mind knowing they couldn't run away. Not that they would, but they do love squirrels so you never know lol. Every room was spacious and comfortable, but those light switches in the kitchen! So many of them that it turns into a game. Kind of fun! It was hard finding a place that had two full bathrooms to accommodate three people. Luckily, we found this property. Overall, we had a great experience for the five nights we stayed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
thank you Jessica! Loved having you and your pups!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet area and a reasonable drive to Acadia. The cottage was well kept and had everything we needed during our three night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Thank you Chris! You were great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Joy Cottage is wonderfully charming and the absolute cleanest VRBO we’ve stayed in. We loved its location away from the crowds of Bar Harbor and its proximity to sleepy Winter Harbor and the Schoodic Path.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

We loved staying at Joy Cottage. Great location with ferry to Bar Harbor. The house was super clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
thank you Danielle! We loved hosting you too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ten stars. I will be back. It’s so nice no need to go elsewhere!!! Tons of privacy. The street is perfect. You honestly don’t have to go anywhere to see the best of Maine. The kitchen is to die for if you like to cook. Ideal house for a dog. The yard is in segments. Fence is secure. The agency was wonderful and very helpful. It’s an old beautiful home. Really special.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Not to play favorites, but you were stellar guests too! Your daughter staging her own beach clean up is not anything I will forget! On behalf of the citizens of Downeast Maine, please pass along our gratitude! Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
We enjoyed hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home with view of the harbor!

We loved our stay in your beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2024
Thank you for the nice review, Greg! Please come back any time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving vacation

It was a very nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2024
Thank you Jocelyn. Hope we see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Enjoyed our time at the house. Location was easily accessible to the towns and took a day trip to Acadia. Wonderful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you Hannah! So glad you were able to check off so much on your list! And definitely happy you enjoyed the house. Please come back any time! Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Joy Cottage

This is a beautiful home in a wonderful location. The house was comfortable and stocked everything we could possibly need.We look forward to staying here again when we visit Prospect Harbor!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Oasis

We enjoyed a wonderful 2 night stay at this location. Loved the house, great amenities. Perfect home base for outings to Acadia and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
And you were great guests! Thanks Heather!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
Thanks Lynn. Glad you enjoyed yourselves!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best Maine Vacay

Thanks to this beautiful home our family had the best memories for our end of summer weekend. We absolutely will love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thank you Eileen! We would love to have you! Please be sure to ask us about our repeat guest discount before you book!
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