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Charming Cottage Steps from Hulls Cove Beach & Entrance to Acadia!

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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Bar Harbor, ME

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Charming Cottage Steps from Hulls Cove Beach & Entrance to Acadia!

Wake up to sparkling water views and end the day around the firepit under starry Maine skies. This classic 2-bedroom coastal bungalow offers cozy interiors, a sunny bay-windowed living room, and an unbeatable location just minutes from Acadia National Park and downtown Bar Harbor. Dog friendly!

Welcome to your cozy Bar Harbor getaway — a charming cottage-style bungalow directly across from beautiful Hulls Cove beach. Sip your morning coffee in the bright kitchen, unwind in the living room, or gather outside around the Adirondack chairs for evening fires under the Maine stars.
Inside, the home blends cottage comfort with thoughtful touches: a roomy eat-in kitchen, a serene primary bedroom featuring queen bed, soft coastal colors and lace-trimmed windows, and a second bedroom with double bed, ideal for friends or family. The living room features plush seating, warm wood accents, and water views that remind you you're on vacation even when you’re indoors.
With a large yard for lawn games, private off-street parking, and the ocean just a stone’s throw away, this cottage gives you the best of Mount Desert Island: quiet relaxation with quick access to everything Bar Harbor and Acadia have to offer.

The Space
* 2 bedrooms — queen & double beds, ideal for couples, small families, or friend getaways
* 1 full bath
* Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for meals at home
* Cozy and comfortable living area with coastal decor
* Dog-friendly, bring up to two furry friends with you
* Private yard with classic Maine charm

Location Highlights
* Walk to: beachcombing, launching kayaks, restaurants, pastries & coffee
* 1/4 mile to Acadia National Park Visitor Center
2 1/2 mile drive to downtown Bar Harbor — restaurants, shops, whale-watching tours, and more
* Quiet neighborhood with the feeling of being “away from it all,” yet close to everything

About Hulls Cove:
Hulls Cove is one of Bar Harbor’s original seaside settlements — a quiet, scenic cove named for early settler John Hull. While Bar Harbor village became a bustling Gilded Age getaway, Hulls Cove stayed peaceful and residential, known for its protected beach and ocean views. Today, it’s best known as the gateway to Acadia National Park — the park’s main Visitor Center is right here in the neighborhood.

Whether you spend your days hiking Acadia’s famous trails, biking the carriage roads, exploring tidal pools at low tide, or simply relaxing on the lawn chairs with a book, this cottage offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
Come enjoy the simplicity and natural beauty of the Maine coast. We can’t wait to welcome you to Hulls Cove!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Check in time is 3:00PM
Check out time is 10:00 AM
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Acadia National Park. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Bar Harbor, ME

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stewman's Lobster Pound - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Bella Vita - Harborside Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Galyn's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely cottage near Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Lovely cottage near Bar Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely cottage near Bar Harbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely cottage near Bar Harbor located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Newlin Gardens. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also within 3 miles (5 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. 48 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place, views, location, hostess. Everything well thought out and appointed. Tasteful decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Bar Harbor

Lovely cottage! Great views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy L.

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

Great location

Second time we stayed at this location and its proximity to Acadia and the town of Bar Harbor allows for relaxation as well as shopping and hiking as needed. The view from the lawn seating of the bay is ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yiyun Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental is a gem! The location is excellent, offering a quiet neighborhood while being incredibly convenient to both Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.The house was clean and equipped with many amenities, including a large TV for relaxing evenings and a peaceful ocean view during the day. We appreciated the comfort of the soft beds after long days of hiking. Highly recommend this comfortable and perfectly located home base!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George R., Tiverton, Rhode Island

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

Cove Cottage

Great cottage overlooking Frenchman's Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

Wonderful!

Cove Cottage is a spotless and comfy place to stay while exploring all that Bar Harbor has to offer. It provided everything we needed and more for our five night stay. We loved the place! The entrance to Arcadia is just 1/4 mi down the road and a great place to eat is right across the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Great stay and location

Overall we were happy with our stay at Cove Cottage, we enjoyed the many activities the area offers and lots and lots of seafood. The cottage is located in a convenient location across the street from a beach on Hulls Cove. Entrance to Acadia is close by. Cove Cottage offers alot and it's great to have a washer and dryer available. Another great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Check-in was a breeze! Great location - across from the ocean with great views of the sunrise. Walking distance of 1/2 mile from Acadia visitor center and on the Island Explorer bus route. Restaurants and coffee shop very close by. Best of all, the cottage was extremely clean and had all necessary amenities including a washer and dryer. For chilly evenings there is an outdoor gas firepit with Adirondack chairs. HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

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

Vacation

Great experience. The house was perfect and in perfect location. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is literally perfect, super clean. Loved it!!! Great food across the street - convenient to Bar Harbor without all the commotion, nice quiet place with awesome host communication. Thank you so much !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Reviews about car headlights shining into the bedroom windows are accurate but didn’t bother us too much. There were a few bugs in the house but that’s gonna be the case anywhere. The check in process was confusing, only because there was no check-in information given ahead of time. The day before our stay when I asked about how to check in, the host responded by saying they hoped I got checked in OK. It was confusing. But all in all it was a good stay. It was pretty clean, everything worked fine, one of the beds was comfortable and the other one seems old, it really caves in in the middle. The door to the bathroom was real loud when opening or closing so we just kept it open at night so that we didn’t wake each other up. Again, I did give this a 5 star rating because the place was fine and the location was solid, these are just some small things that could be improved, that’s all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDNA P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the cottage was so homey. Wonderful location. Easy parking and unloading our car. Ate most meals in clean and cute kitchen with all conveniences of home. Close to park and cute downtown area. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and well kept up cottage. Great location and good views.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J C M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, especially if you are hiking or cycling in the park! Also really easy to get downtown by just flagging the free bus down. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marzena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third time staying at this property. It’s very close to Hulls Cove visitors center and to Bar Harbor. the house is very clean. Has all the amenities one needs away from home, spacious enough for 4 people. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Janeil S.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Property itself was pretty nice, one bedroom however smelled terrible, to the point my wife had to sleep in the kids room. Pretty easy to get into town and see the sights. The “bad”. We received absolutely no communication from the host prior to our arrival, we reached out several times via phone and through the VRBO app and never got a response. Luckily the house was just unlocked when we got there. Once we were there the phone was ringing off the hook, after answering a couple of the calls we realized that is why the host never got back to us, the number listed online is the house phone so everyone who wants to stay there or wants information calls the house phone. The rest of the stay was pretty uneventful until we went to checkout, the email we received from VRBO said checkout was 11, however as we were packing and getting our two small children ready for the long car drive, a rather disgruntled cleaning lady asked me how much longer we were going to be and I said well checkout is 11 so maybe another 45 minutes. She then told us no checkout is 10 so we needed to get out as soon as possible. So as to not cause problems we rushed to leave. We were out at 1030, received a call from the host complaining the house wasn’t clean enough upon our departure. We attempted to explain why we didn’t clean as much as we would have but she just wanted to charge us another 50! As a member of the military and landlord i would highly recommend improving management of the property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was well equipped, very clean and ideally located for accessing Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great getaway wonderful location beautiful accommodations

We had a wonderful time. The cottage is beautiful. The location was fantastic for everything we wanted to do clean and friendly. I would recommend this cottage to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage by the ocean. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location but one of the beds is terrible to sleep on and the bathroom has septic smell
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Excellent

The pictures don't do the place justice. It was so super clean and nice. Beautiful property. Nice wonderful neighbors. 3 miles from downtown Bar Harbor. I will stay again . Also nice to have 2 restaurants steps away from the house. Beautiful ocean view. I'm so thankful to have found this property. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

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

Bar Harbor stay delightful

Excellent all around. Cleanest house we’ve stayed in
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely cottage is in a perfect location to get anywhere on the island. A lot of thought has gone into the needs of what any visitor could possibly need. Comfortable beds. There’s a lobster bake restaurant right next door that is reasonably priced and very good!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

The place was great

The only thing which is very small is the tv should get more channels
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary B.

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

Perfect location with walking distance to Acadia

Wonderful stay! Lots to do. We spent most of our time in Acadia National Park hiking and admiring the glorious scenery. Definitely God’s country!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

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