Acadia Sunset Oceanfront Cottage 3Bdm 3Bth, Game Rm, Private Beach on Duck Cove
About this house rental
Come visit Acadia and stay at our fabulous oceanfront retreat. We are located in Tremont, 5 minutes from Southwest Harbor on Mount Desert Island, home of Acadia National Park. Enjoy Acadia while avoiding the crowds in Bar Harbor! The "quiet side" of MDI has some of Acadia's best hiking, biking, paddling and swimming. Southwest Harbor is a lively little town with some of the islands finest restaurants, galleries and shops as well as a true working waterfront where you can enjoy lobster cruises, sunset sails or take a ferry to one of the neighboring islands. The western areas of Acadia National Park (Echo Lake Beech, Long Pond and dozens of the best hikes and beach trails) are just 10 minutes away and Bar Harbor and the park loop road are 25 minutes drive. Or if you just want a peaceful retreat, you can work remotely with a sparkling view out your window. Explore the shore on a leisurely stroll. Kayak in the peaceful cove, or paddle further out to the open ocean on an adventurous whim. Then return to your private hideaway. There’s plenty to do inside, as well, with ping pong, games, puzzles, and a lovely screened-in porch that maximizes that spectacular view in comfort. Idyllic. Acadia Sunset Seaside Cottage Rental is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath house with private access directly to the shore. With en suite bathrooms and separate dining, living, reading, and game rooms, the cottage is well suited to accommodate multiple generations of family or a small group of friends, while still preserving your privacy. The Master Bedroom on the first floor, with king bed, is furnished in iron and sturdy 19th century New England oak, with a handmade quilt and adjacent full bath. Upstairs, the Blue Room is a bit more playful with its two twin painted cottage beds, wave and buoy décor, and a private 3/4 bath with adjustable shower. While all three bedrooms boast a view of the ocean or mountain or both, the Waterfall Room upstairs features the same stunning view shared by the living and dining rooms, looking out to the mouth of the cove across Blue Hill Bay to Swan’s Island and beyond. A queen bed and his-and-hers dressers complement the private 3/4 bath with adjustable shower to complete your simple, yet comfortable stay. Oversized towels in all the baths add a touch of indulgence. Add to that a fully equipped kitchen, private steps to your own stretch of shore, a porch with cedar glider and additional seating, a gas barbecue grille, CD/Radio/TV/DVD player, a good collection of short stories, a ping-pong table in the game room downstairs, board games, puzzles, and cards for a rainy day or cozy night – and you’ve got everything you need for your vacation, special occasion, getaway, or holiday in beautiful Maine!
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(122 Reviews)
5.0
My wife and I celebrated an early Thanksgiving with one of our adult sons and his gf. We benefited from great November weather, so only spent our evenings on the property. The house had plenty of room for us, the location is excellent (we prefer the "quiet" side of MDI), and everything was very clean. We hope to return when it's a bit warmer to take advantage of the waterfront location!
5.0
Comfortable, quiet and well appointed.
5.0
THE HOUSE WAS BEAUTIFUL, UPDATED , LOCATION WAS CONVENIENT. WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN!
5.0
The property has a beautiful view of the cove to sit and enjoy sunsets!
5.0
Comfortable house with great views in a quiet neighborhood. We had a wonderful stay!
5.0
We enjoyed it very much, its a truly nice place
5.0
We spent two days in Acadia sunset cottage and everything was really perfect.
5.0
We had the best time and couldn't get over how quiet and perfect pur place was! Perfect for our family close to everything we wanted to do. Owner was super helpful and quick responding
5.0
The location of this property is great. It is a perfect place for vacation. Looking forward to stay again.
5.0
Very nicely cared for and clean. Beautiful, peaceful location. We will be back!
4.0
We enjoyed our stay. The cottage is very clean and well stocked, and the screened in porch is small but a great bonus. The sunsets are magnificent! Areas for improvement would be better lighting (among other things, we could never figure out how to turn on the light over the dining room table) and a working microwave. Also, the bedroom on the first floor definitely needs end tables with lamps as well as at least one small chest of drawers. Overall, we are happy to recommend this cottage.
5.0
Located by the water with a great view, house has everything you need to stay and relax. Highly recommend.
5.0
Quiet and picturesque property located 10 minutes from Southwest Harbor. Very good place for an extended family. Three bedrooms each with its own bathroom and shower! Duck Cove is your backyard. Property is well maintained. Bring blackout curtains (we left some there) because in late June, the sun rises before 5am!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. The view was beautiful!
5.0
We had a wonderful time there. We loved each having our own bathrooms. The bedrooms do need curtains to block out the sunrise and more lamps. It was very quiet.
5.0
Screened in porch was great.
5.0
Our family enjoyed our stay here. The location worked great for going into Bar Harbor and Arcadian Park. View for great!
5.0
We had a wonderful time. It was as listed. Clean, neat, and they checked in with us to make sure we had what we needed!
5.0
We had a wonderful time. It was as listed. Clean, neat, and they checked in with us to make sure we had what we needed!
5.0
We loved the home, beds were very comfortable, the room was very clean and we especially loved the porch!
5.0
This was the perfect place away from the crowds with access to Acadia and all the island has to offer.
5.0
Joy and Peter are excellent hosts: property was perfectly clean, well cared for and stocked with essential immunities. The house was of good size. The lower level recreation room adds a great dimension to the space, especially as it opens to the outdoor dining area. And situated in the east shore of an inlet you get the full coastal experience with salt air, the sound of water and gulls, and beautiful sunsets. The SWH is the place to be on MDI as you get the solitude of a remote area, but with excellent dining options close by and 20-30 minutes from the best hiking of MDI and Bar Harbor. Highly recommend this property.
5.0
My sister and brother-in-law and other sister and I loved the beautiful, comfortable and quiet house. There was plenty of room for all to have their own space and comfortable places to get together. We loved walking the beach at low tide and enjoying the evening on the screened in porch. Ship Harbor, Wonderland and Flying Mountain are close by and wonderful trails! Had great meals at Beal's and Thurston's. The approximately 1/2 ride to the park entrance is well worth the benefit of being on the quieter side of MDI, still with access to local stores and restaurants. Thanks to Joy and Peter for the obvious care and attention they give to their home to make sure visitors feel welcome and comfortable. Hope to return for a visit in the future!
5.0
we enjoyed our stay and looked forward to the sunsets each evening!
5.0
Very clean, very comfortable house. The surrounding area was beautiful and quiet. We loved sitting in the screened in porch and watching the cove in the morning and evening.
5.0
Our first time in Maine and really enjoyed our stay. There's so much to explore nearby.....Bass Harbor Lighthouse, Ship Harbor and Wonderland Trails are close. Southwest Harbor is a cool town with a pharmacy, restaurants, etc. Best meal was at Thurston's, not a fancy place but, they know what they're doing! Joy was great to communicate with....the cool evenings, sleeping w windows open, can't beat it. Cottage well equipped and our teenagers appreciated having their own bathrooms. Place is very clean. Thanks for the hospitality Joy!
5.0
We loved our vacation at this magical cottage. We had 2 families with adult children and a teen and we all enjoyed it. Plenty of room to spread out and with in a short driving distance of so much and 30 minutes into Bar Harbor for more! Highly recommend renting kayaks and having delivered to explore the cove. Thank you so much for a dream vacation!
5.0
It was our first trip to MDI and Acadia National Park for this 3 generation trip. We knew we wanted to enjoy life on the quietside and didn’t mind driving the island. Duck Cove was quiet, secluded, and stunning! Beautiful sunsets over the water/trees. The house was a great size for 2 kids, 2 parents, and 2 grandparents. We had space to hang out together eating, playing games, and exploring the rock beach but we also had space to sit alone and read a book or work on a puzzle. Joy was quick to respond to any questions we might have and even gave us a fun tip about how to refill water jugs like a local (which we did - twice!).
Super close to some easy hikes like wonderland, ship harbor, and the bass harbor head light. About 45 min to downtown Bar harbor, and about 35 min to park loop road. When we return, I would rent from Joy and Peter again in a heartbeat!
5.0
The house was a perfect size for our family. We loved the location and being on the water. Ping pong a plus!
5.0
We loved the location. House nicely furnished and it had all the necessary requirements. We would rent again if we are in the area.
Good restaurants in nearby village.
5.0
We had plenty of space for our family of five. The three full bathrooms were much appreciated. Great location to visit Acadia.
10.0
We had plenty of space for our family of five. The three full bathrooms were much appreciated. Great location to visit Acadia.
5.0
We had a great time here! Duck Cove was beautiful, the house was exactly as advertised - great rooms and amenities, the check-in and -out process was seamless. It was also close to a lot of the places we wanted to hike and only a short drive with beautiful scenery to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. We will definitely stay here again when we come back!
4.0
Need better instructions to find house, a number out front would help if arriving in the evening. It doesn't help to say purple door when it's hidden by a white door. Otherwise a very nice place stay
5.0
We cottage is located on the quieter side of the island with sunset views and access to the beach. Everything was very clean and the kitchen was the wonderfully stocked - lots of pans, seasoning, etc. The owners were very responsive and helpful to all our inquiries. Should we ever revisit Acadia again, we would like to stay here again.
5.0
We loved our stay at this cottage and hope to return again next year. It was perfect for our family of four plus grandparents- we especially appreciated that each bedroom has its own bathroom! The cottage is spacious and well laid out and had everything we needed. It was such a nice retreat to return to after spending time in the craziness of the park on Indigenous Peoples Weekend!
5.0
Beautiful place! Also, the house and kitchen are so well stocked with anything we could need.I t was perfect for our stay.
5.0
Pros:Great location with nice view. Spacious and comfortable. Quick response from the host.
Cons: very limited towels and no laundry detergent to wash.
5.0
This cabin is the perfect spot to get away from the craziness of the Bar Harbor area but still close enough to enjoy the craziness of the Bar Harbor area. We also enjoyed checking out the tide pools, reading on the porch and viewing the stars. Great little place and the owners are very easy to work with.
5.0
We were very pleased with everything. Very relaxing and close to all of the places we wanted to visit, South west harbor, north east harbor, Bar Harbor, etc.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Southwest Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Southwest Harbor is $462 per night. This rental is $416 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Acadia Sunset Oceanfront Cottage 3Bdm 3Bth, Game Rm, Private Beach on Duck Cove. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Acadia Sunset Oceanfront Cottage 3Bdm 3Bth, Game Rm, Private Beach on Duck Cove pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Acadia Sunset Oceanfront Cottage 3Bdm 3Bth, Game Rm, Private Beach on Duck Cove?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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