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Lady Slipper Cottage: Charming Lakefront Retreat with Canoes, Kayaks, and Modern Comforts

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A cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees.
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a forested area and a body of water.
A calm lake with trees and a clear sky.
A living room with a fireplace, wooden cabinets, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Acadia National Park
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Place, Long Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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1 Double Bed

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1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom_1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lady Slipper Cottage: Charming Lakefront Retreat with Canoes, Kayaks, and Modern Comforts

Escape to this charming camp-style house in Mount Desert, ME, where you'll be enveloped by the tranquility of nature and the beauty of a lakefront setting. This dog-friendly vacation rental offers a cozy atmosphere with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay.

Relax on the deck or patio furniture while taking in the stunning lake views, or head down to the dock to enjoy water activities with the provided canoe and kayaks. Inside, the house is equipped with modern conveniences such as a washer/dryer, dishwasher, and internet access, ensuring a stress-free vacation experience.

Whether you're lounging in the living room watching cable TV or exploring the collection of books and board games, you'll find plenty of entertainment options. The house also features a fully equipped kitchen with everything from a coffee maker to a toaster, making meal preparation a breeze.

For outdoor enthusiasts, this property is a dream come true with opportunities for sailing, paddleboarding, fishing, hiking, and more right at your doorstep. Explore nearby attractions such as water parks, winery tours, museums, and scenic drives, or simply unwind in the peaceful surroundings of this secluded retreat.

With its rustic charm and modern comforts, this Mount Desert vacation rental is the perfect choice for a family getaway or a romantic escape. Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories in this idyllic setting.

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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
Children allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5248312vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Pretty Marsh, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Acadia National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 15 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Clark Point Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lady Slipper Cottage: Charming Lakefront Retreat with Canoes, Kayaks, and Modern Comforts pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lady Slipper Cottage: Charming Lakefront Retreat with Canoes, Kayaks, and Modern Comforts?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lady Slipper Cottage: Charming Lakefront Retreat with Canoes, Kayaks, and Modern Comforts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lady Slipper Cottage: Charming Lakefront Retreat with Canoes, Kayaks, and Modern Comforts?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lady Slipper Cottage: Charming Lakefront Retreat with Canoes, Kayaks, and Modern Comforts located?

Located in Pretty Marsh, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Long Pond and Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for us. Quiet and quaint
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

John D.

Memorial week stay

We enjoyed the cabin, the furnishing were dated but in good condition. Kitchen appliances were good and serviceable. Beds were comfortable and the bedroom windows overlooked the pond for a beautiful view in the mornings. We enjoyed our stay and the location was perfect to enjoy the park.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

The has a very homely old-fashioned charm, with many modern amenities. It was a place for a famil...

The views from most of the windows are great, with a pier on the lake and deck surrounding much of the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jesse R.

Relaxing stay

Loved the stay. Having access to the water was a nice plus. Though the immediate shoreline wasn’t very swimmable due to lilly pads, but having kayaks allowed us to go to the swim area nearby. The living room furniture was a little dated, but it worked for our family of five. Proximity to restaurants and Acadia attractions was great, while feeling remote and private. Thanks for having us.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jesse! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the water access and kayaks; that’s such a great way to explore and have fun. We understand the shoreline had some challenges with lily pads, but we're glad you were still able to make the most of the nearby swim area. It’s wonderful to know the living room furniture worked well for your family and that you enjoyed the perfect balance of being close to restaurants and Acadia attractions while still feeling remote and private. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Caye S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
No curtains on 2 of the bedroom windows, shower curtain mold on bottom. Beds were small and need replaced. Windows hard to open because framing is in bad condition. Beautiful location!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the home's location. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay, and we appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. Our local team strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible. We apologize if our standards were not met during your time with us. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam S.

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

Sweet spot on fabulous Long Pond, very accessible to Acadia

The house is well-maintained and a great spacious landing pad for exploration around MDI. A boat rental and launch just a few doors down offers paddle boards and a place to swim. We used those along with the home’s kayaks. Felt like it was the perfect thing to stay close to Bar Harbor but not in it, and being on Long Pond (much warmer water than Acadia’s ocean beaches) was a huge bonus. The full kitchen was very useful. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is very dated. No blinds in two of the three bedrooms, and the beds are small but fairly comfortable. HVAC is a mini split in the kitchen area and doesn't extend into the bedrooms unless you leave the doors open. Cooking utensils and pots/pans were worn and due for replacement. The location is great, and for the price it was worth it to be close to everything in Bar Harbor/Acadia, but it was definitely a tradeoff in comfort while staying for location and price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback about your stay. We are sorry to hear that some aspects of the home didn’t meet your expectations, especially regarding the blinds, bed sizes, HVAC comfort, and kitchen utensils. Your insights are very valuable to us, and we will be sure to pass along your comments to our local team to help improve the guest experience. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and found it convenient for exploring Bar Harbor and Acadia. Thank you again for choosing Vacasa, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stephen E.

Great location in nature on a lake with kayaks and a canoe. This is the best lake in the area.

I loved swimming in the lake every day and doing yoga on the dock at sunrise. The lake water was not cold. This is a quiet and serene location. The kayaking was peaceful and easy . This is the best location for it is on the quiet side near hiking trails and restaurants. Come here if you wish to avoid the crowded side of the island. Come here if you are a lover of nature, fish and ducks. Most evenings a musician could be heard from across the lake practicing the cello or a guitar. We heard a loon most every day.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2024
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We will be sure to pass your suggestions along to our local manager who will work with our homeowner to make necessary upgrades. We look forward to hosting you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Fantastic location on quiet side of MDI in classic, cozy Maine cabin

This classic Maine camp on quiet Ripple pond on MDI is a great location for exploring all that MDI and Acadia has to offer. The camp is well stocked with all the essentials. The open concept kitchen / living room is small but functional with a great fireplace in the living room. Bedrooms are comfortable though the bed in the primary bedroom is on the firm side. Outside deck is weathered but functional with a nice view through the trees of the pond below. The ‘split system’ in the main living area (heating/ cooling) would make this camp comfortable in both high season and off-season. Loved this comfortable, “family” camp.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cosabeth B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and scenery here are ideal. Great access to all parts of MDI and the lake was great to get to hang out on. Kayaks at the house were also a great perk. The house is accurately portrayed- nothing fancy, but totally sufficient. Everything you need for cooking. We were two adults and two kids and it was the right amount of space for us. Areas of improvement: I would recommend clearing out some of the extra stuff in closets/drawers- the bags of stuff in the closets are annoying and make it hard to store your own things for an extended period. The outdoor seating options could be improved- the picnic table is close to falling apart and not ideal for use. The house was mostly clean but could have used a deep wipe-down- cobwebs in the windows; random debris in the dresser drawers; walls/cabinets kitchen could have been wiped down; when we arrived there were bags of trash in the shed (which the property manager also helped address). Overall, a rustic house but great location to explore MDI with nice lake access.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
Hi, Cosabeth, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We appreciate our guests' feedback as a means to improve and will consider this feedback to make necessary upgrades. We hope to host you again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Brandi C.

Very nice location and kayaks were a great addition.

We loved the location, right on long pond. We loved the kayaks and used them several times. Area was quiet, peaceful and beautiful. Areas of improvement would be the master room mattress, very firm. Woke up sore. The fridge took four days to cool food in fridge and freeze food in freezer. Furniture was outdated and couch needed cleaned. It had visible dog hair and I could not sit on due to skin allergy to dander. New pots and pans would be a great addition. Many were old. Overall we enjoyed our stay and those areas would not deter us from staying again, just wanted to give accurate review of our stay. We appreciate you sharing your house and allowing others to stay. It was a nice vacation and got to enjoy all Acadia and Bar Harbor had to offer. Canada was also accommodating with check out instructions that could not be met due to early departure. Thanks again we had an amazing time.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review of your stay, Brandi. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful location right on Long Pond and that you were able to make good use of the kayaks. It’s wonderful to know that the peaceful and quiet surroundings helped make your vacation special, and that you had a great time exploring Acadia and Bar Harbor. We’re also glad to hear that the check-out process in Canada was accommodating despite your early departure. At the same time, we truly appreciate your honest feedback regarding areas where we can improve. We’re sorry to hear that the firmness of the master bedroom mattress caused some discomfort and that the fridge took longer than expected to cool. We also apologize for the condition of the furniture, especially the couch with visible dog hair, and understand how that could be difficult given your allergy. Your suggestion about updating the pots and pans is very helpful, and we appreciate you bringing these details to our attention. Please know that we have shared your concerns with our local team so they can look into these matters and work toward enhancing the experience for future guests. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us maintain and improve the quality of our homes. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding, and we’re so glad that these issues did not detract from your overall enjoyment. We would love to welcome you back for another stay and have the opportunity to provide an even better experience next time.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vacationer beware… there are definitely no modern amenities here. Although the dock and kayaks were decent, the canoe had a hole in it. The house is basically falling apart. The kitchen sink sprays water to the ceiling like Old Faithful. The pillows were stained. The beds were old and uncomfortable. The couch and chair smelt bad and were covered with pink blankets with large holes and tears. One bedroom window would not close. We went through 2 air fresheners to try to get the musty moldy smell down to a tolerable level. Long Pond is amazing in the morning between 5:30 and 7:00am, but the dock is directly across from a public beach with lots of visitors. And unfortunately while we were there the house across the pond was hosting nightly outdoor parties, so no peace and quiet between 7am and 1am. Keep looking and avoid this old dilapidated house… there are much better options for the same price.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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