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Private Cottage in Quiet Woods near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Cottage in Quiet Woods near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor

Leave the hectic world behind and come to Maine to relax in this quiet cottage in the woods near Acadia National Park. Just 10 minutes to Bar Harbor, 6 minutes to the Park Entrance and Information Center, and 7 minutes to the Hadley Point Beach for swimming, boating, and picnicking.

The master bedroom has a queen size, cushion top mattress and a hand-made lighthouse quilt. The room features nautical-themed decor and a private bathroom with shower and abundant towel racks. Relax in the sitting area or write a postcard at the desk. An overhead fan supplies a gentle breeze.

Light cascades into the second bedroom with its single and bunk, all twin extra-long beds. Cuddle up under the quilts or write letters at the desk. The adjacent bath with tub/shower also serves the living room.

The living area has a pillow-filled sofa suitable for napping, easy chair, and a flat screen TV with Home Theater Surround Sound, Cable, and DVD/CD player. A wide variety of movies are also available from the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor. You can play with games and toys or savor a book from our library which has everything from mysteries to histories, biology to biography.

The living area opens to the fully equipped kitchen with its refrigerator/freezer, electric stove and oven, separate convection microwave, toaster, blenders, and large sink with dishwasher. Chefs will enjoy the full supply of pans, pots, (including a lobster pot!), cooking utensils, dishware, flatware, coffee pot, and ash picnic basket. As you sit at the oak dining table, sipping your morning coffee or tea, looking out the picture window, you may spot birds, squirrels, or an occasional deer or fox. You may prefer taking breakfast on the front porch before heading out for a day of hiking in the Park or sightseeing and shopping in the quaint towns of Mount Desert Island.

In the evening, enjoy rocking on the front porch or solving jigsaw puzzles at the game table. There you may catch the lovely scent of balsam fir and drink in the exquisite tranquility of Maine at its best.

Children welcome. No pets. Non-smoking.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this cottage's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a balcony or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • 12 minutes by car from Acadia National Park and 7 minutes from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Private Cottage in Quiet Woods near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Bar Harbor cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

See the Template Lease for a list of House Rules. The items in green are specific to a particular client.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Private Cottage in Quiet Woods near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cabin was wonderful to stay in while visiting Acadia. It was In the woods which was very peaceful but also within an easy drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The cabin was very clean and cute. We were able to use the grill and make meals to eat in (plenty of kitchen items). The hosts were very friendly (loved the pie that was waiting for us). We would definitely stay here again if back in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald V.

Liked: Cleanliness
AWSOME!! James & Marilyn were Great hosts. They were very helpful and knowledgeable on things to do. There was a home made pie that James prepared in the refrigerator,waiting for us apon arrival. The cabin was furnished with everything you could need and was spotless - clean. The location of the cabin is close to Bar Harbor. Less then 10 minute ride. Deffinitly would stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not only is this property charming and cozy, its location is fabulous! It's situated in a wooded residential neighborhood that winds down by the ocean for lovely sunrise views. It is 3 miles from Acadia visitor center and 8 miles from Bar Harbor. There's a bus stop for the Island Explorer within a mile of the cottage at the Bar Harbor camp ground.The cottage itself was wonderful (and so are the owners!). They provided games, jigsaw puzzles, toys for children, videos, and a whole library of books for the occasional quiet evening or rainy afternoon. We enjoyed sitting outside on the porch, having morning coffee or hanging out in the evening in the rocking chairs and swinging after going to the many sights, hikes, or wherever we were that day.The cottage was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. The kitchen had everything needed to make full meals, which made it a perfect retreat.I'd highly recommend this cottage for your Maine vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sizeable, clean cottage with plenty of amenities provides. No walkable access to water.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location near Acadia and BarHarbor restaurants. Very clean and well equipped kitchen. The hosts were gracious and kind. We arrived to a home made pie!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kerr Cottage is homy....comfortable and cozy. James and Marilyn are wonderful and caring hosts. The delicious berries pie which James baked for us was sooo delicious.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property had everything we needed and was perfectly clean! The hosts were very welcoming and made sure that we had what we needed for a great stay (including a pie!). I have already recommended the property to a friend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in the woods! Great set up with a bedroom at front of cotttage with full bath, en-suite in the back of the cottage. Everything we could possible need or want was at our finger tips. Fantastic location. Short drive to Acadia visitors center and loop road and 15 minutes to Bar Harbor. Hosts were warm and very helpful. We will return for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

eileen m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot and great hosts!

Our stay at the cottage was wonderful. We highly recommend staying there if you are going to visit Acadia National Park or Bar Harbor. The place was scrupulously clean and very cozy, charmingly decorated. The owners made us feel very at home. (When we checked in we were delighted to find a home made pie waiting for us. Delicious!) It was great to go back to the cottage's peaceful setting after spending the day at the park or Bar Harbor, both of which can get really busy this time of year. The park entrance is just down the road, and Bar Harbor a few minutes drive away. If you are going to be visiting the area, do yourselves a favor and stay here!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely, quiet cabin with such gracious hosts! I have been vacationing in Maine since 2002, and this was by far my favorite rental. It was clean, spacious, homey, and conveniently located to local attractions, but also remote enough to allow for a deeply relaxing getaway. I am so missing sitting on that porch with a book and a cup of coffee!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect hideaway in Bar Harbor

This is a great cabin nestled in the woods of Nar Harbor. It’s far enough away to be out of the bustle and traffic of Bar Harbor yet just a few short minutes away from the entrance of Acadia and downtown Bar Harbor. The cabin is wonderful, the kitchen was fully equipped with every pot and pan and utensils that you could possibly need. My wife and I lived our stay and were sad to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage in Bar Harbor

The cottage was very clean and well appointed. It was in close proximity to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The hosts were very friendly and even made a homemade pie for us to enjoy! If we are ever taking a trip to Maine again I would definitely look to see if this place was available.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayden P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage is great! It is the perfect size for around 4-5 guest and has a large selection of books, games, and movies to enjoy in case the weather is not ideal for your trip. The location gives you privacy while also being right outside of Acadia NP. James and Marilyn are extremely kind and generous. They checked in to make sure we were warm enough since it was chilly when we visited and even made us a pie. If I ever go to this area again, I will definitely be staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Convenient

Our stay at this cottage was convenient to Bar Harbor and ANP, yet the cottage is secluded and quiet which was the perfect way to experience the area. The cottage is well kept, clean and fully supplied with everything you will need.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rajean B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great After Check-In

The property is wonderful. And convenient to the entrance to Acadia National Park. We did experience a disastrous check-in process. No communication at all with the hosts with the address or check-in process. Tried multiple ways to connect, including contacting VRBO directly multiple times, with no luck. Scary. Finally got resolved 3-4 hours after the check-in time.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Salsbury Cove

The cottage is conveniently located near Acadia National Park, as well as a very short drive to Bar Harbor. The cottage is very cozy with all the amenities that are needed for a comfortable stay. The hosts are close by, very helpful and willing to provide any information or needs that the guests may have.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy I.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Cabin in the Woods

In spite of its location close to the tourist hub of Bar Harbor and the entrance to Acadia National Park, the cabin provided quiet solitude and a relaxed environment. Very well equipped to serve our needs. Everything was in fine working order. When I contacted the host prior to arrival, I told him the kinds of things we wanted to do while in the area, and when we check in there were numerous guides and travel pamphlets on the coffee table that were useful in finding locations and attractions to maximize our time. Very friendly and hospitable hosts. A wonderful stay. A place we would visit again and recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Stay!

Peaceful setting and just a short drive to see everything we wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and nice cottage ideally located

We had a great stay with our 15-yo twins at Marilyn and James’s cottage. The cottage has lots of space and the patio is great. The location is also very quiet while being very close to Acadia park entrance (less than 10 min) and Bar Harbor. James and Marilyn were very welcoming and eager to answer any questions. We would go again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nem c.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little bit of heaven

We rolled into our little cottage and found a fresh baked warm berry pie waiting for us ! My niece and I were traveling together on our annual summer trip. This place was idyllic. So well appointed. Very clean and cozy. Kitchen was nice to cook in. Especially loved the cornflower vintage Corningwear ! It was so convenient to Acadia Making the daily commute a snap Beds were extremely comfortable. Lots of nice linen. We couldn’t have been happier.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we were looking for

This cute, comfortable, cozy cabin in the woods was what we needed. The surprise in the fridge was absolutely delicious. It has to be one of the cleanest VRBO we have stayed in. The owner lives behind the cabin and are the nicest couple. It is secluded but close to everything especially the national park. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Father/Daughter Vacation

We had a wonderful time staying at this cute cabin situated perfectly on the island to see a good bit of it in 5 days. The weather was great and the cabin was comfortable for a heat wave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage and Hosts!

We absolutely loved our stay at the Cottage. James and Marilyn were wonderful hosts and the cottage was very clean and well stocked. Our almost 6 year old enjoyed the bin of toys and the children’s books. The proximity to the NP entrance, Bar Harbor, as well as other attractions on MDI was so convenient! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will stay here again, if we ever are in the area again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024