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Take in the breathtaking views at our popular oceanside cottage with large deck.

Holiday home in Prospect Harbor with patio

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Ocean views from the kitchen, dining, and living areas!
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Beach
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
  • Place, Village Green
  • Place, Schoodic Peninsula
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Take in the breathtaking views at our popular oceanside cottage with large deck.

*Please read entire description*

Dancing Tides is a new oceanfront property in quaint Gouldsboro, Maine: Nestled in a wooded property with full ocean view. Equipped with an inviting private deck overlooking the ocean, you and your family are certain to enjoy! You don't want to miss out on this beautiful location!

Conveniently located near Schoodic Peninsula (part of Acadia National Park), the small harbor towns of Corea, and Winter Harbor with its local shops and ferry to Bar Harbor (approximately 45 min). Many local artist studios and galleries are present in the area. Hiking and biking trails are abundant.

*Fireplace not currently usable.*

Each of our renters have the opportunity to utilize our unique relationship with 3 local professionals who are willing to come to the rental property for your booking.

Chef Daron Goldstein of Provender Kitchen + Bar – providing elevated cuisine in the form of catering services or daily meal service.
Provender Kitchen + Bar
112 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
https://www.eatprovender.com/

Meredith Whitney LMT – providing indoor and outdoor massage therapy for groups or individuals.
www.meredithwhitneylmt.com
Instagram: @meredithwhitneylmt

Gina Morra – personalized, private, on location Yoga Sessions by 500 hour certified and insured Yoga instructor.
https://ginamorrayoga.weebly.com/
Instagram: @ahomesteadingyogi

Luxury Picnics Acadia - One-of-a-kind luxury picnics organized and served by Tabitha! Recently featured on Real Maine Weddings Magazine.
https://www.luxurypicnicsacadia.com/
https://www.facebook.com/luxurypicnicsacadia
hello@luxurypicnicsacadia.com

Please send a message to VRBO host for more information!

Schoodic Peninsula 3 miles, approx. 10 min

Bar Harbor 43 miles, approx. 1 hr

Ferry to Bar Harbor: 88 Sargent Street, Winter Harbor, ME (10 minutes from property and an approx. 45 min ferry ride to MDI)

Ellsworth 27 miles, approx. 43 min

Bangor 55 miles, approx. 1 hr 17 min

Additional cleaning fee for stays 10 days and over.

Hosted and managed by Coastal Posh Property Management.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Check out is 10am sharp. Check in is 4pm. Please do not arrive any earlier unless given prior approval.
No smoking, no pets and absolutely NO fireworks! Fees for non-compliance will be charged.

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

About the area

Prospect Harbor

Prospect Harbor is home to this holiday home. Egg Rock Lighthouse and Criterion Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grindstone Neck Golf Course and Mrs JC's WildLife Ecology Center. Bar Harbor Whale Watching and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting.
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Map
Gouldsboro, ME

What's nearby

  • Schoodic Peninsula - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Chapter Two Art Gallery - 14 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Schoodic Point - 27 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pickled Wrinkle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bunkers Seafood And Spirits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chase's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lunch on the Wharf - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Downeaster - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Take in the breathtaking views at our popular oceanside cottage with large deck. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Take in the breathtaking views at our popular oceanside cottage with large deck.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Take in the breathtaking views at our popular oceanside cottage with large deck.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Take in the breathtaking views at our popular oceanside cottage with large deck. located?

Situated in Prospect Harbor, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Schoodic Peninsula, Chapter Two Art Gallery and Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North. Grindstone Neck Golf Course and Mrs JC's WildLife Ecology Center 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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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in a beautiful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing. Watched the eagles and the lobster boats. Our family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect escape and nice to be away from the bustle in the Bar Harbor area. Sunrise late September spot on. We could have stayed longer and we’ll be back to Schoodic Peninsula.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dancing Tides is a lovely cottage in a great location. Terrfic waterfront views from the deck and very close to the beautiful Schoodic peninsula. Home is well appointed and commfortable. The only negative are minor things like not enough paper products and welcome manual lacked any basic info such as location of living room thermostat (in tv cabinet!), and where to dispose of garbage outdoors. Some thermostats did not work and heated towel bar in master suite non functional. Including some basics like location of nearest grocery store would also be helpful. These are minor issues and hopefully an easy fix. I would recommend staying at Dancing Tides.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only thing missing was the telescope but replaced with binoculars. The rest was as shown in the picture. Really a wonderful place to escape and relax just as we wanted it to be. Only suggestion would be to place a fire pit on the deck since the fireplace isn't working.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

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

Great spot!

Very happy with this rental. A little off the beaten path, but can’t beat the views! Would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Coastal Maine at its Best

We did a quick getaway for my husband's birthday. I couldn't have picked a better place to relax and unwind. If you love the beauty of Maine's Rocky Coast, you just need to step off the back deck. Make sure to bring supplies because Downeast Maine is NOT the big city. Love, love, love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marietta R., Palm Coast, Fl

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

Fantastic Views!

Fantastic views! A quaint and cozy cottage in a quiet neighborhood. We highly recommend and will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey B.

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

Great summer getaway in Maine

We've stayed at this house twice now and love it. It's a great location on a rocky beach in a quiet neighborhood. Nice view of the bay from the back deck and always the sound of waves crashing on the rocks. We hope to be back again in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

leo E., Auburn

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

Wish we had more time

We loved the location. We got to the location after dark. Walking in the front door we were immediately happy with our decision. Then when the sun came up in the morning the view of the bay was amazing. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is set up great. All one floor and having a washer/dryer is SO convenient! The location is exceptional with beautiful water views and it is very quiet. We had a bald eagle visit on two of the days and we saw a seal and a porpoise. Lots of water birds and deer. The cottage is close to very good restaurants i.e. The Treehouse, Ironbound, and J.R. Gerrish...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect secluded oceanfront location.The accommodations were very comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the water as advertised with a lovely view. Woke every morning to the sound of lobster boats and waves hitting the rocks. Very peaceful. Enjoyed being so close to Schoodic and taking the ferry from Winter Harbor to Bar Harbor. Love this quiet part of Maine. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We checked in at night and it was raining ! We so wanted to see the view ! The next morning my parents woke up to see the sun rise and it was absolutely gorgeous.They came and got me saying look at this view we are right on the water .My mom said the pics do not give this place justice.I chose this place to celebrate my parents both turning 75 this year.The communication was very good they fixed the TV and let us know that their was no air.The no air wasn’t to bad at night with windows open .The house is decorated so nicely but the view is out of this world !!!
Panoramic view
Hearts on deck
Sunrise
Back of home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tamera C.

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

Beautiful views and location!

Extraordinary spot on the ocean with beautiful sunrises with a secluded feeling. Great for treasure hunting and sitting in the deck. Loved the kitchen, deck, and location. Lack of shower in master bathroom and flow of tiny space in bedroom and bathrooms seems main place for improvement. Maybe shelves instead of the big hutch. The claw foot tub is cool aesthetic but lack of shower curtain around it left only one shower for three people in the morning. Everything else was amazing so enjoyable!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Family vacation

Great location! Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Adorable and peaceful Location

I came here with my 3 kids (in their 20’s)Sitting on the porch in the morning and at night was absolutely dreamy. Very quaint home. Plenty of restaurants nearby. We came for hiking and we were not disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our short stay. The place is what we were looking for. Ashley is wonderful to work with. (Coastal Posh). We will definitely rent again. We Love Maine. Michael and Robin
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Spring Getaway

Set back on a private dirt road the setting was perfect. The property was within 50ft of the ocean with spectacular views. The sound of the waves was relaxing no matter what time of day it was. The cottage itself was very cozy, well maintained and had all the necessities we needed for our getaway. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

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

Atlantic paradise

Absolutely beautiful from the view to the accommodations. Fully stocked. Even coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

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

Wonderful & Private location!

We loved so many things about the cottage. Overall it was easy to use i.e. the washer/dryer are always appreciated and just the flow of the cottage worked really well. We are older so its being on one level was great and the views are stunning! It's close to great sight seeing and awesome restaurants. Being able to take the ferry over to Bar Harbor was a plus too!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne E.

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

Perfect spot for us

Quiet and comfortable with gorgeous bay views. Eagles, hummingbirds, the occasional deer. Dark enough for exceptional star gazing and glimpses of the milky way. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra N.

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

Loved it!

Beautiful and peaceful property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Our Get-Away

We loved our stay. It was everything and more for us. Thank you for welcoming us to your home. We want to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David P.

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

Amazing Ocean Front deck/lanai

The view from here of the ocean is incredible. The waves are amazing here and it was a great pleasure relaxing and cooking here. The kitchen has everything one needs. It is a remote area which we loved because we couldn't see the neighbors. . The bedrooms were on the smaller side but we like being cozy. There is plenty of room in the living room and outside for people to congregate. A part of Arcadia National Park is 3.5 miles away on the Schoodic Peninsula from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ashley Cardillo

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Hi! My name is Ashley and I'll be your host while you're visiting our beautiful state!

I've lived in Maine most of my life and have been involved in tourism and property management for as long as I can remember. Together with my family, we have built a booming property management business including but not limited to estate services, private events, vacation rentals, housekeeping services, grounds work, construction projects and much more! We also have an award-winning chef available for private events and a massage therapist available to bring her services to you at your rental!

When I'm not working, I'm balancing being a wife and mother to 3 young boys. We enjoy spending our days at the beach or lake, swimming and searching for treasures, camping, hiking, exploring new places or making memories with our friends. There is so much fun to be had in our great state and we are so happy to have you stay with us at one of our beautiful homes!

Feel free to check out our Facebook page for more information on Coastal Posh and see our other gorgeous rentals!
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Hosted and managed by Coastal Posh Property Management.

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