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“ACADIA NATIONAL PARK” Bernard Maine “QUEITSIDE” Near Harbor “Pet Friendly”

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

“ACADIA NATIONAL PARK” Bernard Maine “QUEITSIDE” Near Harbor “Pet Friendly”

Perfect Family House and great back yard! Fire pit, room for games in back yard. Decor is Blue and White Coastal decor! Location is charming! Bernard Maine sits up on a hill above Bass Harbor. 5 min walk to water! Famous Thurston’s Lobster pound 5 min walk.
5 to 10 min drive to Acadia Park Trails. SHIPS HARBOR trail and Bass Harbor lighthouse. Ocean is only 5 min walk in several directions . The house sits on large lot with great outdoor space behind the house. Room for 3 cars to park. The large wrap around porch. Bedroom # 4 has a Queen Bed with outside entrance to house with a sitting area all its own. It’s really like a suite on back of house!
Bedroom #3 has Queen Bed. Bedroom # 2 is what we call the kids bunkroom with 2 twin beds or add a pack play for a baby.
#1 Bedroom is at the top of stairs with an outdoor porch going outside. When our family stays. We like to put parents in #4 Bedroom. Children or teenagers in # 2 and # 3. If two couples traveling #1 bedroom great for couple.
Downstairs we have 2 twin beds and Huge living room hanging out watch movies or play games.
Kitchen opens up to outdoor space and wrap around porch. Off from the kitchen large farm
table. Washer and Dryer on property. The neighborhood is a water front community very charming. First time I saw the house and neighborhood reminds me of what you think of when you think of Maine. In the Harbor many lobster boats are floating very picturesque setting. Easy access to put your canoe or kayak in the water. Town dock is 5 min walk from house. I this area we are listed as Premier Property with VRBO. We are just now listing this house after total renovation. I hope you choose to book with us this season . We are pet Friendly. This meaning dogs! We provide basic condiments and coffee. If you have special request please let us know. Also, the LL bean bus stop is down the street. This is perfect for traveling to Bar Harbor or anywhere on the island. It’s free and no worries with parking. First class transportation system goes all over the island. For more Questions please message me!

Property manager

Robbin Griffis
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Events are daytime only and not past 10:00 pm
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Pets

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

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours before 7:00 am After 10:00 pm Quiet hours Fire pit must be enjoyed up to 10:00 pm after 10:00 pm must be quiet neighbors
Outside lights turn off after quiet hours 10:00 pm
No parties or events allowed unless permission from the owner. Strict policy! Neighbors notified and rent a port toilet if permission granted

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
Note from host: Events are daytime only and not past 10:00 pm
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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 deadlock

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This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bernard

Bernard is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting.
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Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 40 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “ACADIA NATIONAL PARK” Bernard Maine “QUEITSIDE” Near Harbor “Pet Friendly” pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at “ACADIA NATIONAL PARK” Bernard Maine “QUEITSIDE” Near Harbor “Pet Friendly”?

As of 12 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at “ACADIA NATIONAL PARK” Bernard Maine “QUEITSIDE” Near Harbor “Pet Friendly” on 2 Sept 2025 start from AU$1,185.25, 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.

What time is check-in at “ACADIA NATIONAL PARK” Bernard Maine “QUEITSIDE” Near Harbor “Pet Friendly”?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “ACADIA NATIONAL PARK” Bernard Maine “QUEITSIDE” Near Harbor “Pet Friendly”?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is “ACADIA NATIONAL PARK” Bernard Maine “QUEITSIDE” Near Harbor “Pet Friendly” located?

Situated in Bernard, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Acadia National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Wendell Gilley Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super well stocked kitchen. Wonderful place for our group to relax both inside and outside. Great location for exploring Acadia National Park and highly recommend dinner at Thurston’s down the road.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Rose Cottage in Acadia

We had a wonderful stay in Rose Cottage! Everything was very clean, the owner responded promptly to any questions and the location was perfect to visit Acadia.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynn M.

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

Beautiful home-away-from-home

This beautiful and extremely comfortable home is in the small and quiet village of Bernard. The house is very well stocked and provides an excellent night’s sleep. The wharf and an adorable library are just a 5 minute walk away. The house is 30 min from Bar Harbor and 10 minutes past SW Harbor but near delicious lobster, trails (Wonderland & Ship Harbor), and Bass Harbor Light House. The house is so welcoming and a great place to relax after a day of hiking and exploring.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good location

This place is great as long as you go in with the right expectations - the listing is not super clear that the 4 bedrooms upstairs need to be walked through to get to the last one (there are stairs leading down to the deck from the last one) - but we knew that going in from previous reviews. The biggest negative was that all of our showers we lukewarm. Otherwise it was nice and big with tons of places to sleep, and convenient to Acadia (and walking distance to Thurston’s).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marietta B.

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

Roomy, updated house close to Acadia

The house was roomy for our party of 8 (including 3 kids). The washer and dryer were nice to have so that we could leave with clean clothes, and lighten our luggage. The check-in process and entry to the house were super easy, as was communication with the owner. There are 4 bedrooms, but the listing may not detail exactly that you have to go through the bedroom at the top of the steps to get to the twin bedroom, then you get to the queen bedroom, then you get to the other queen bedroom, and single bed at the end. The upstairs bathroom is found in the fourth bedroom upstairs. We were all close family that stayed in the house, so going through one bedroom to get to the other wasn't an issue at all for us at all. The house is also close to Acadia. We were only 30 minutes from the entrance to Cadillac Mountain for those who want to catch the sunrise. I really liked our stay here, and found the house very clean, well stocked, and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Beautiful home in amazing setting

Renovated home with new appliances. Very comfortable space. This is in a great location and the surrounding area is beautiful. Close access to Acadia National Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel W.

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

Acadia National Park trip

We lived our stay in Bernard! The house was clean and updated! The tiny harbor town was quiet and quaint! We loved Thurston’s Lobster House and it was in walking distance. Close to the Park and trailhead’s! It was such a great place to visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

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

Excellent

The home is a coastal gem. Can not wait to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

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

Wonderful home

The home was very cute and cozy, well kept, and clean! Robbin was sweet and accommodating. The house has everything you could ever need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

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

Great Spot for Family Vacation!

Had a great time with extended family! Perfect location - close to everything on MDI. Loved the deck and fire pit area. Ended every day with s’mores. Everything was clean and well stocked. Plenty of dishes, towels, toiletries, etc. Be sure to walk down to Thurston’s for dinner one night!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Xiao L.

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

Good experience

The overall experience is good. The manager was very responsive to my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Great property

We had a great time staying here! The layout was a bit odd (some bedrooms required walking through other bedrooms for access) but that’s to be expected with a historic home. Basic necessities in the kitchen (coffee, powdered creamer, seasonings) which was a nice bonus. The location is close to popular trailheads at Acadia and Bar Harbor to make day trips a breeze. House was clean and tidy. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

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

Lovely Stay in Acadia

We stayed in this home for a few days mid-August to explore Acadia with our kids and dog. The location is beautiful - a quiet neighborhood right by the water. It was perfect for morning walks, and removed enough from the busy parts of the park but still accessible. The house was well stocked with linens, towels and kitchen essentials. It is so cozy and restored to perfection with beautiful taste and attention to detail. Robbin was a delight. She was attentive and incredibly helpful with recommendations in the area. I only wish we could have stayed longer! We can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deann H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing Stay and Host

The house itself is very cute, though the upstairs layout is a bit odd. The keyless locks weren't programmed correctly, so we couldn't lock the house up when we left for the day to explore. According to VRBO, the checkin time was 4 pm. Upon our arrival at 4:30, the host and her family were occupying the house. She made us feel very unwelcome, and told us we should have told her what time we were planning to arrive because that's what considerate guests do. It took her an hour to pack up and get out of the house. She said she would refund the cleaning fee for the inconvenience. She has not done so, and it has been one month since our departure. ibedshould she told us that weshoul
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

megg w.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Reconsider booking this rental

Overall this was a great place to stay with my family given its location and amount of people it can accommodate. However, the home layout and interactions with the host did not sit well with my family and I. The bedrooms are all connected to one another. To access the master bedroom, you will need to walk through all the other bedrooms. This was not clear or specifically indicated in the listing. As far as my interactions with the host Robbin, I was barraged with questions the day before our stay regarding my group size, why our group is so large (I was in a party of 10), why we are staying in the area, etc. The host also messaged me in the middle of our stay with questions and arrived before 9am on the day of checkout thinking that my family and I had an early flight and had left the property. Communication was also lackluster and unreasonably delayed. Given these reasons, I am unable to recommend anyone booking this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Peaceful solitude in a charming town

We greatly enjoyed our stay in the Rose Cottage in Bernard! Robbin was an excellent host, extremely communicative and willing to assist with any needs/recommendations. We made our reservation before the home was furnished, but Robbin had that completed and filled the home with furniture and beds. I would note that the bedrooms are what I would refer to as "semi-private". Access to the rooms was not through a hallway, rather there were pocket doors separating the various sleeping areas. Since I hadn't seen the layout in pictures, I didn't really anticipate that, however, it didn't really bother us. I would also like to mention that the bathrooms were a bit on the smaller side, but again, with the older/historic home, I did expect that. The kitchen and outdoor space were very welcoming and refreshing. We did not find ourselves using the kitchen as much as we normally do since there were so many great dining options! We visited Thurston's Lobster Pound twice during our short stay. The bar overlooking the bay and the freshest lobster were oh so enjoyable! We also have a favorite spot in Bar Harbor called Side Street Cafe! Check them both out. Also, if you plan to dine at Thurston's, make sure you check their schedule as they were closed Sunday & Monday during our stay. Luckily, we saw their schedule and planned accordingly. Their gift shop just a few houses down, Slack Tide Shop, was a favorite as well! We enjoyed walking down to shop there. Nothing beats a Maine summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

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

Stay at Rose Cottage

Beautiful home! Layout is unusual in that you have to walk through 1 bedroom to get to the next. But, there are plenty of places to sleep. Robbin was a.great host. Backyard is great for roasting marshmallows, playing games, etc. Our family had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarentha K.

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

Great house in amazing location. Cozy and welcoming!

This lovely home is a great location for easy access to all of Acadia National Park hikes and adventures. The home is cozy and welcoming beckoning for you to come sit in a comfy chair to read or sit out on the back lawn and listen to the birds or stare up at the heavens. Our family of 6 including my husband and I and our adult children, including newlyweds, enjoyed relaxing together in the living room and sharing meals together around the old farm table. The kitchen was fully stocked and beautifully decorated including the blue and white dishes! The bedrooms are country comfy. Please note the lay out of the 4 upstairs bedrooms. The rooms are all connected by doors, meaning you have to walk through other bedrooms to get to the master bathroom or the stairs. The master bedroom does have an outdoor spiral staircase that we used. The outdoor space is great for grilling and resting. We enjoyed the firepit one evening and the amazing starlit night and the milky way! Robbin was great to work with and attentive. Favorite lobster roll was found nearby at Charlotte's Legendary Lobster. Best Maine Wild Blueberry Pie was found at pie stand on the side of the road on the way to Bass Harbor Light Head and also snickerdoodles. We got jam from the cookies and pie stand near Archie's. Hikes: Acadia Mountain, Beech Cliff Trail, and Great Head Trail. The Seawall picnic area and beach was my favorite quiet spot to read and look at the sea, recommended by Robbin!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lyric d.

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

Wonderful house in excellent location

Robbin was a wonderful host. We came with 10 people spanning 3 generations and had a really comfortable stay. The kids loved the fire pit for s'mores. The kitchen was the bright and well-stocked center of our stay. Keeping some toys and books in the house made the kids happy. It's clear Robbin has spent time decorating the house and the location in proximity to Acadia was a key part of our decision in selecting this property as a base for our daily outings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Quiet Side Home

The home was very nice. I would stay here again. My wife enjoyed the detailed attention to authentic New England decor. Very clean. There’s so much to do in Acadia, I wish we could have spent more time at the property enjoying the house and the comfortable outdoor space. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Robbin Griffis

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I am a decorator and I love Maine! This will be my 4th house to renovate and place on rental market. I love the blue and white Coastal Decor theme. I like to make guest happy. I try to make my houses feel like home!

Why they chose this property

Bernard Maine reminds me of what you think of when you think of Coastal Maine! The cottage is located above the Harbor and 5min walk to the famous Thurston’s Lobster pound. The neighborhood is charming.

What makes this property unique

The property is located to restaurants, hiking trails, beach, shopping. Also, this side of the island is away from the crowds of Bar Harbor.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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