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Otter Creek - Close to Bar Harbor - away from the crowds - walk to Acadia!

Cottage in Mount Desert with kitchen

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On a quiet street with lots of outdoor space!
Large living room, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan.
Outfitted with Acadia guidebooks & hiking sticks!
You “otter be here”!
Fully stocked kitchen, right down to the lobster 🦞 pot!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Acadia National Park
  • Place, Thunder Hole
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Otter Creek - Close to Bar Harbor - away from the crowds - walk to Acadia!

Wi-Fi NON SMOKING AIR CONDITION

Otter Cove Cottage was totally remodeled and expanded to
comfortably accommodate vacationing couples and their family or
guests!
Located in the Village of Otter Creek which is ideally situated
between popular Bar Harbor and scenic Seal Harbor. The Village is
completely surrounded by Acadia National Park which claims nearly
2/3
of the island.
From here you are just a short walk to:
The Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail
A Lobster Picnic on the lawn at The Otter Creek Inn & Market
A hop aboard 'The Island Explorer' with Free transportation for you,
your family & your bikes to all points on the island!Bus stop just steps away at the
end of the lane at Otter Creek Market.
Gourmet dining at 'The Burning Tree' - one of the Island favorite restaurant. Reservation suggested...

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
Max occupancy is 6

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 deadlock

About the area

Mount Desert

Otter Creek, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert, is home to this cottage. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting.
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Mt Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Thunder Hole - 17 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Otter Cliff - 18 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 21 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Havana - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Otter Creek - Close to Bar Harbor - away from the crowds - walk to Acadia! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Otter Creek - Close to Bar Harbor - away from the crowds - walk to Acadia!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Otter Creek - Close to Bar Harbor - away from the crowds - walk to Acadia!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Otter Creek - Close to Bar Harbor - away from the crowds - walk to Acadia! located?

Located in Otter Creek, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Thunder Hole, Ocean Path Trailhead and Gorham Mountain Trail. Hunters Beach and Sand Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time in Maine. Thanks again for your hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katja S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time there. Would come any time again:-)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Everything You Could Ask For

The property had everything needed for a stay up in Acadia, from kitchen supplies to general household items. Location was also great to get to all the various areas of the Park and not deal with the busiest areas. Great overall stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

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

Vacation

Amanda was wonderful had everything we needed !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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

10/10 Perfect

Clean, quiet, nicely decorate, well equipped, ample room for six, close to trails, and easy communication with the host, Amanda. Very welcoming and comfortable. Nice to call "home" for our visit to Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Perfect and cozy

Everything was great! Very good location to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The one thing that was a small issue or an annoyance was that the dryer squeaked very loudly at times for several minutes and then would stop. Otherwise it was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P., Lewisville, TX

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

Prefect!

Perfect location. Perfect accommodation. Perfect amenities. Thank you! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

C C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend. The house was even nicer than the listing. Very spacious, had everything we needed. The location was excellent, especially is you like to walk/hike. The neighbors were very friendly. We hiked up the cadillac mnt south ridge trail for sunrise. The trail head is .5 mile from the house and is safe to walk to. You can take the trail at the end of the road and make a left onto the quarry trail. Stairs will take you down to the park loop road at the bridge. Then take the otter cove trail. You can take that to the Gorham mnt trail or ocean path trail which has much to see. All without a car. We started our trip labor day weekend, so this was super helpful. If you're wondering about biking- Acadia is not bike friendly for casual bike riders. We are not road cyclists, just like to ride around instead of always driving. But not safe, which was disappointing. Stick to the carriage trails for biking, which were beautiful. We didnt feel safe biking to bar habor but you can take the bus from the grocery store. Its not on the bus route map. Sit on the bench and flag down the bus as its going by. The bus schedule seems to be very flexible but they do keep on time for depatures from bar harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Great Property

This place was perfect for our family (2 daughters-6 and 8). The amenities there were great and there was more than enough room for all of us to stretch out and relax after a day on the trails. It is centrally located to everything in and out of the Park itself (Bar Harbor, Thuya Gardens, etc.). You can even access a feeder trail at the end of the street which takes you to Quarry Path. From there you can get to a multitude of trails. So you can hit the trails from the cottage without even having to get in your car. We like to try new destinations every year, but if we ever make it back to Acadia, we'll be staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was exceptionally clean and very comfortable. It was perfectly located on the island, outside the bustle of Bar Harbor but just a 5 min drive from city center. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was great. Perfect location. Able to walk into park. Also close to west side of park which was much less crowded.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stay at Otter Cove Cottage whenever we get the chance. Amanda is a great communicator and host. House is spotless. Location keeps you out of the craziness in Bar Harbor and an easy drive to all parts of the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location extremely convenient to everything we wanted to do, without being in crowded area. Cabins were very clean, well equipped and comfortable. Amanda, our host, was very prompt with communications before, during and after our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location with foot access to the Otter Cove and Quarry trails for walks with kids, scenic morning runs along the park loop road, wonderfully cozy cottage with fresh wildflowers, amazingly comfortable beds, and convenient on-site laundry! Highly recommended. Especially for families with young kids who want to stay close to trailheads.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan & Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in many rentals and this one is at the top of our list! The host truly thought of everything we could need and we had a terrific stay exploring Acadia and the local area. The location is absolutely perfect. Quiet yet close to everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall G.

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

Wonderful stay at Otter Creek!

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this property. Amanda was very responsive to any questions. The property is well appointed and in an excellent location. We hope to come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Great Location / Great Property Manager

The house is in a great location between two great cities and some amazing hiking trails. The property manager also did an amazing job of making sure our stay went well - she even provided a crock pot when we asked for one. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne W.

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

Exceeded Expectations!

Great place and perfect location. It is a few minutes from Acadia and about 12 minutes to Bar Harbor - the best of both worlds. The house was extremely clean and if we ever come back, we would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

beth f.

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

Great location!

The property was exactly as described. Clean and well appointed. Amanda was very responsive. We loved being able to walk to the ocean and the bee hive!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Amazing stay despite rain

Had a great 3-day stay despite rain & colder than avg temp for late May. Amanda was a great hostess, responding right away to a couple texts I sent. We arrived an hour before checkin and appreciated being able to get settled in early. In addition to being very close to many trails, this home is the most comfortable we have ever booked. Super comfortable mattresses & bedding. Several nightlights. Shades kept out the morning light. We slept great. The cottage is bigger than it looks from the outside. Amanda has thought of everything—Acadia placemats, coasters & artwork. There was salt and pepper, garlic powder, foil, paper towels & sandwich bags. No dishwasher but not a problem. Nice pans & utensils. Plenty of dish towels & potholders. We cooked most of our meals, grilled once & enjoyed eating together at the big table in the kitchen. Everything was bright & clean. We weren’t asked to, but we took our shoes off at the door to try & keep the floors nice since they looked so clean when we arrived. There were hooks by the door for jackets and a rubber tray for shoes. The L-shaped couch was comfortable for watching TV. Our 2 sons enjoyed lounging on it while watching YouTube (good WiFi). We watched a couple movies and even played Bar Harboropoly. Amanda has several Acadia guide books that we used. We washed & dried several loads of clothes. Weather kept us from hiking as planned but this home is perfect for relaxing & spending time together so we still had a great time in Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn V.

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

perfect getaway

It was perfect for our family to enjoy being out of the way, but close enough to walk the trails, go into the little towns, get food and supplies. We loved it and made great memories there. Thanks for sharing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Highly recommend!

Wonderful cottage and Amanda is a great host. Everything you need. Great to be able to walk from there to Gorham and Ocean path. Very comfortable and nice amenities!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Outstanding accommodations

This location was was centrally located near Bar Harbor and the park It was well stocked and well maintained This is the place to stay when going to Acadia
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great Location

Cottage is a great location. Easy access to Bar Harbor, loop road, and points west. Cottage is well maintained and stocked. Great communicator.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

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