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COVESIDE COTTAGE: A Little Bit of Paradise on the Coast of Maine

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Just beyond the grassy lawn is a rocky ledge with "beach" access to the right.
A two-story house with a porch and a small shed.
Two white Adirondack chairs facing a stone fire pit with a fire burning, overlooking a calm lake with distant landforms.
A tranquil lakeside view with a boat, chairs, and distant mountains under a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with teal cabinetry, white appliances, and a wooden dining table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Hancock, ME
  • Place, Tidal Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sullivan Harbor Farm
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk area

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Main floor

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hancock

Located in Hancock, this holiday home is 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. Prayer Labyrith and Seacoast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Hancock, ME

What's nearby

  • Tidal Falls - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Sullivan Harbor Farm - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet - 20 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 21 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Acadia National Park - 30 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪YU Take Out - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ruth & Wimpy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tracey's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Chart Room - ‬46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is COVESIDE COTTAGE: A Little Bit of Paradise on the Coast of Maine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at COVESIDE COTTAGE: A Little Bit of Paradise on the Coast of Maine?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at COVESIDE COTTAGE: A Little Bit of Paradise on the Coast of Maine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COVESIDE COTTAGE: A Little Bit of Paradise on the Coast of Maine?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is COVESIDE COTTAGE: A Little Bit of Paradise on the Coast of Maine located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Tidal Falls and within 9 miles (15 km) of Sullivan Harbor Farm and Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show. Prayer Labyrith and Morancy Pond are also within 12 miles (20 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. 75 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculately clean, pristine. Great amenities. Location was exceptional, beautiful and serene. Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing waterfront retreat

Great little cozy cabin and a wonderful porch to enjoy the view. Host was great, she even called me to make sure everything was ok. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The cottage has a great view and we enjoyed watching the wildlife from the front porch. The neighborhood is very peaceful. It is a great home base for visiting all that the area has to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet seaside retreat

This cabin was the perfect getaway from day to day life. Sue was fantastic and the views were unreal, especially the stars at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2022
So glad you had a nice getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of Paradise - Hancock Point, Maine

While the weather was cool and often rainy, the view of the cove and the refreshing salt air was divine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous View

Great location. Quirky older cottage but well maintained overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2022
Thanks for staying at this 100 year old cottage!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice spot

Had a short stay needed bed and shower
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy cottage, with its view and location was a 10/10! The amenities available in the house were just what we needed. I’ll say it again, the view is amazing!! You can see the sunrise and the sunset as well!! We felt at home immediately. We loved sitting on the porch morning and evening and watching the water, boats, birds and seals. We were close enough to Bar Harbor and Acadia and other attractions but it was nice not being in the downtown area. The beds were comfy too! Tidal Wave is very close to the cottage and I am so glad we saw the sign and checked it out. It was not on the list of things I had researched to do but it was awesome and I wished we had went sooner so we could have picnicked there another day. This was a great place to see the seals. We definitely will stay here again on our next trip to Maine. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular

3rd time staying at Sue's property. Clean, comfortable, all amenities one could want, amazing views of Mount Desert Island, seals, eagles, etc. Worth the price. Will stay again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best View on East Coast

Wow! That's all I can say. Excellent views, best host you could ask for, very very very clean, everything you could need. We had an amazing and very relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Camp with a view

Nice get away location for a couple (if you can handle either one full size or separate beds) with an absolutely magnificent view. Camp is not fancy but very clean and has just the right amount of Maine Camp Quirky to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views and cozy cabin

My best friend and I stayed here on a girls trip. The cabin is super clean and stocked with everything you need, including tips on what to do in the area. The owner was proactive about helpful advice about crowds in nearby Bar Harbor and quick to respond through the whole booking process. And the view is the BEST! Even if the other things were not true, it would be worth it for the view. Thank you for sharing this little piece of heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect

My wife and I spent four nights at this property and absolutely loved it. Easy commute to Acadia and other attractions in the area. Even though we loved the park, scenery, food, etc... we both really looked forward to getting back to this cabin to have time to enjoy the view. All other reviews are accurate - the view is incredible! The host made check in/check out easy. Communication was excellent. Zero complaints and we hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly a cozy cottage

This well-appointed cottage was perfect for our Maine getaway. There were unexpected amenities when we checked in such as condiments, coffee, and other foodstuffs in the cupboard. We were also greeted with a gift certificate to a local restaurant. The place was spotless, the bed was comfortable, and the view was second to none. I hope we have the chance to return! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Exactly what we wanted

The cottage is convenient (~35 minutes) to Arcadia NP in a quiet residential area that is only minutes away from good restaurants and groceries. The view from the front porch is spectacular -- the bay, Arcadia's mountains in the distance. The cottage itself is perhaps a bit rustic (that is, the bedrooms are small) but it's clean, comfortable, and has everything we wanted/needed. Best of all, our host -- Sue -- is amazingly friendly, responsive, and helpful. I would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2022
Thanks so much - hope to see you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fantastic spot!

On the waterfront in Hancock point - wonderful spot, highly recommended. It’s small but exactly as advertised and we had a wonderful time looking at the bay and stargazing at night. We hit a heat wave and it was still chilly at times from the breeze off the water. We spent 3 nights as a stop off point before taking the ferry to Nova Scotia and loved every minute of it. Go there! For a great meal try Sweet Peas’s Farm on Mt Desert Island - pizza, ribs and their wines were all outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2022
Thanks for the dining tip! So glad the stars were out for you - they are amazing there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent view!

If you are looking for a stunning view, peaceful and quiet neighborhood, cleanliness, excellent communication, and a cozy cottage, then look no further; this is the place for you! Easy to find! And, oh my goodness, did I mention the view? This cottage comes fully stocked with all the kitchen items needed. We were in the area 4 days and traveled to various parts of Acadia very easily. One more time….. that view!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just beautiful….

My husband and I stayed for 3 nights. The cabin is charming! Very clean and cozy. Unbelievable views of bay. Convenient drive to both Bar Harbor and Schoodic Point. Appreciated the $25 gift certificate to Ruth and Wimpys. (Please be advised they are closed Saturday-Sunday-Monday. and they do take reservations.) Sue was fantastic throughout the process. Highly recommend this cabin. A little slice of heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2022
Thanks for staying! So glad you had a nice time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing peaceful little place

This was absolutely great. Clean, comfy, everything you need and nothing you don’t. It’s not super big but you know that from the pictures. We had fires in the pit every night by the ocean, and the same seal would visit us and swim around the shore line each night, probably begging for tortilla chips. We would love come back in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't beat this view

The pictures of the view do not do it justice! The yard is also a decent size for littles who need to run and there is a cute swing on the side of the house. The listing represents this but it is a smaller place. It was perfect for me and my young son. The home was clean and the address provided was accurate and easy to find. The driveway is steep but I had no problems going slowly in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the cabin!

The cabin was very clean and well-furnished, and everything was just as advertised. Sue was very kind and attentive and quick to respond to questions. We had a wonderful week. The view is amazing. We saw seals swimming in the harbor most days. We were not familiar with the area & were a little concerned about the drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia, but the drive was not bad at all. Plus there are several nice restaurants not far from the cabin, and you can get everything you need at Ellsworth, so there are amenities close to the cabin. The week we were there, Bar Harbor & Acadia were packed with people—way too many people and hardly any parking spaces. We were relieved that we weren’t staying in the middle of that. The cabin proved to be a great choice for us. We would stay there again if we ever go back to Acadia.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot, clean cabin

We just loved our stay in this Hancock cabin! Very clean and exactly as she described. The owner is super responsive and everything was perfect. 180-degree view. Just know it has no AC, the beds are not super comfy, and it's a bit on the small side -- a real cottage experience. But that is all well explained and the price is reflective. There is even a little kids' house with bunk beds that our boys loved playing in. The kitchen is well stocked with pots and pans (even stuff for lobsters) and even some basic things like tea and seasonings. It is about a 30-minute ride to Bar Harbor. Thank you, Sue, for a wonderful visit! Highly recommend. (The only thing we were wishing it had were a couple kayaks to play around in. :))
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you Sue! Glad you had a good time. Sorry to hear about the beds though. The double mattress and box spring are brand new. And the twin is only a year old. :-( Hope to see you back again in the future. And thanks for leaving it so clean!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views

Great views, very clean, stocked with everything you will need, and easy check-in and out process. Sue is wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rest and relaxation with beauty and nature

I was able to take several days to myself and enjoy the absolute beauty of this perfectly located cottage. It had all I needed and was super comfortable. I highly recommend. Host was easy to communicate with. I would love to go back. You can not beat the location and the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful & Relaxing

No one should ever rate this property anything less than a 5. Sue goes out of her way to make sure you know what you're renting. And what you're getting is a SPECTACULAR View. The Cabin is as advertised. Waking up to the sounds of the Loons, Seagulls, and Lobster Boats is Wonderful. We stayed 4 days. One day was rainy and foggy and just not a good day to go see Mount Desert Island. So we spent the day sitting on the front porch and watching the tide come in and go out. Watching those waves lapping at the rocks. WOW! Talk about cathartic? We were on a 25 day tour of the New England States. And that day just sitting and relaxing on the front porch was the Best Day of our trip. If you're the type of person who finds fault in everything, you should probably pay more and go somewhere else. But if you want a Rustic, Relaxing, and Peaceful stay away from the Hustle and Bustle of the tourist in Bar Harbor, than this is your vacation spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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