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Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage on MDI near Acadia National Park

Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage on MDI near Acadia National Park

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View from dining area onto deck and overlooking Blue Hill Bay
Shoreline from cottage
View from deck overlooking Blue Hill Bay to Swans Island
Entry hall and dining area as seen from front door
Living room with fireplace

Overview of Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage on MDI near Acadia National Park

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Water view
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Tremont, ME
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBass Harbor Head Lighthouse9 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park's Visitors Center26 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Loft

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage on MDI near Acadia National Park

Perched just feet from the waters of Blue Hill Bay on the quiet side of Mt. Desert Island, our cottage is a seaside retreat, with a sweeping southwest view across Blue Hill Bay, while giving you a base for exploring the amazing island and Acadia National Park. You can spend your days on the deck reading a book and gazing out on the water, or you can come home to watch the sunset after a day of island exploring.

Originally built as a fishing shack, the cottage has been added to and renovated over the last 90 years, but retains it's rustic character with white-washed exposed structure throughout, living room with fireplace and cathedral ceiling, sleeping loft, and windows looking out to the ocean from every room. It can sleep up to 7 people, with a bedroom on the first floor, and 3 sleeping areas on the second floor.

The cottage has a well equipped kitchen, large living room with wifi, TV, DVR, & radio, and a dining room, with a water view that is hard to look away from. Outside, the deck overlooking the water, is perfectly situated for soaking in the sun's rays and watching the resident loons fishing, seals frolicking, and eagles soaring during the day, and celebrating the setting of the sun at day's end.

The cottage is filled with books, and has plenty of games, for rainy days, or when you don't feel like leaving this little corner of paradise.

The cottage is rented week to week, from Saturday to Saturday. It is strictly a no-smoking area. Pets are permitted with prior approval and a fee. We are available to answer any questions you have about our cottage before or after arrival.

Getting There
The cottage is located on the western quiet side of Mount Desert Island, 10 minutes beyond the town of Southwest Harbor, in Tremont. Prior to your rental period, we will provide directions to the cottage.

About the area
Getting around by car is most common; the closest Island Explorer Bus stop is in Bernard. The town of Southwest Harbor with its restaurants and shops is 10 minutes down the road. Bass Harbor and Thurston's Lobster Pound is also conveniently (& deliciously) only 10 minutes away. Numerous beautiful quiet-side mountain hikes are a short drive away, including the Wonderland, Ship Harbor and Beech Mountain trails. Wonderful swimming can be found within a 15 minute drive in Long Pond and Echo Lake.

Property manager

Sylvia & Tom

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Water view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Swimming in ocean from property is not permitted

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Within limits of lease agreement

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
With permission and for an additional fee $150/225

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7
Note from host: within limits of lease agreement
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bernard

Located in Bernard, this cottage is by the ocean. 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. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
Map
Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 9 min drive
  • Echo Lake Beach - 13 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 26 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tan Turtle Tavern - 30 min drive
  • Beal's Lobster Pier - 11 min drive
  • Thurston's Lobster Pound - 5 min drive
  • Colonel's Restaurant - 28 min drive
  • Hansen's Outpost - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage on MDI near Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage on MDI near Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage on MDI near Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage on MDI near Acadia National Park located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Acadia National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Seal Cove Pond and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Spot
A very well equipped cottage in a very quiet and peaceful setting with a wonderful water view. We had a very comfortable and restful vacation. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

maggie p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation
My brother and I had a perfect stay. We hiked, ate lobster and so enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Our host Tom and Sylivia were so awesome in every way. The cottage was so spotless and had everything we needed. Highly recommend this property on your next Maine vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Spot on MDI
This was a great spot for a quiet getaway right on the ocean. Very private and beautiful view. Great cottage with a lot of history. We would recommend this as a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Maine cottage
This was among one of our favorite places we have stayed in over the years!! The cottage is in a lovely, quiet setting, yet not a far drive from the National park. The character of the cottage makes it feel like an authentic Maine experience. My daughters enjoyed writing and drawing on the rocks and catching crabs. My husband and teen son spent a lot of time fishing from the rocks, catching many mackerel and pollack. We enjoyed several fresh fish dinners. The deck was a great place to relax with a cup of coffee and listen to the birds or watch the tide come in, but there was also plenty of comfortable space to spread out indoors on the rainy, misty Maine days. Kitchen was nicely stocked with the basics for cooking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful beyond comparison
The peaceful location was perfect to gather to celebrate the marriage of our daughter. Just what we needed! Excellent communication by the owners, exactly as described and pictured. Lots of laughter and memories from this trip. We’ve already recommended Lyford to lots of friends who couldn’t wait to come. I hope we can return again one day to this little wedge of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sylvia & Tom

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After decades of coming to MDI we were fortunate to find this sweet oceanside cottage to share with others.
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