Alfresco Patio with a Harbor View, the quintessential Maine Vacation Home
About this house rental
Located in Winter Harbor, this attractive house for R 10,701 per night is a great option for your next break. PRICING - All inclusive pricing makes booking your vacation easy. One price + VRBO - AirBnB booking fee & Tax = Straightforward Reservation and No surprises Paddle a kayak on the harbor or rent bikes to cruise to the Prospect Harbor Lighthouse. A secluded back patio invites you to unwind by the firepit after a fun-filled day. Highlights of your two-story rental include elegant design, a beautifully updated kitchen, and original New England accents. LIVING AREA The inviting living area is outfitted with a plush sofa and two armchairs. Relax and watch favorite shows on the 47” TV. The gas fireplace creates added allure. The adjacent office area provides space to check email or write postcards. KITCHEN & DINING Prepare authentic Maine meals in the kitchen, appointed with a full suite of stainless steel appliances. Home chefs will also appreciate the sweeping granite countertops. When you’re ready to eat, gather around the table for six in the dining area. BED & BATH This home sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms. Find quiet privacy in the master bedroom, furnished with a queen-size bed with hotel-quality linens. The en-suite bathroom features a luxurious clawfoot bathtub. The second bedroom holds a king-size, while the third bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed. There are two full bathrooms. One on the first floor has a tub. The second bathroom includes a walk-in shower. OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES Kick back on the front patio as lobster boats pass by on the harbor across the street. The dining table seats four to afternoon snacks. A flagstone patio in the backyard offers a private paradise. Recline under the shade of the gazebo as burgers sizzle on the gas grill. On starry nights, gather around the wood-burning firepit. The front yard and backyard are both surrounded by a picket fence, allowing furry friends to play in the soft grass. EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS Complimentary Wi-Fi and a washer/dryer are provided. Parking is available for three cars in the driveway. The living room fireplace is available for your enjoyment (the fireplace in the dining area is not operational). THE LOCATION Located across the street from the harbor, you can walk 1-minute to a serene waterside setting. Rent kayaks for an exciting aquatic adventure. Located 0.3 miles away, the Prospect Harbor Lighthouse is an iconic landmark. Explore beautiful scenery at Corea Heath, a wildlife refuge located just 2 miles from your rental. Or venture 37 miles to visit Acadia National Park. Take the Katie Grace ferry to Bar Harbor from Winter Harbor. Located less than five minutes from the house, the ferry will take about 45 minutes and the views are spectacular. As you cross the bay, you can expect to see wildlife —possibly nesting eagles — lighthouses and mansions and watch hardworking lobstermen hauling their traps. Bring your bikes! More about Acadia National Park : Acadia National Park is approx a 60 minute scenic drive away. Or take the ferry. Two local companies offer visitors access from Winter Harbor (the village next door) and Bar Harbor. The Bar Harbor-Winter Harbor Ferry travels between Bar Harbor and Winter Harbor. The route through spectacular Frenchman Bay passes lighthouses, mountains, mansions, and working lobstermen. The Schoodic Ferry connects passengers, their bicycles, and leashed pets to the Bar Harbor from Winter Harbor and the Schoodic Peninsula. Relax as you cruise between Bar Harbor and Winter Harbor, unconcerned about traffic or parking during your 45-minute ferry ride. Coastal Maine Vacations requires a rental contract to be signed at the time of booking. If you would like to see a copy in advance please contact us.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Winter Harbor, ME
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(47 Reviews)
5.0
Joy Cottage was perfect. Cute and charming. Every detail so well done. Appreciated the great communication before, during and after. We can’t wait to come back!! We loved our stay.
5.0
2 Couples were celebrating our 40th and 45th anniversary's with a New England fall color trip and Joy Cottage was our last stop before heading home.
The house and property were beautiful with lots of character. Apparently built 100 years ago and recently updated it was a fun place.
Very comfortable, clean and with all of the items needed.
We did make breakfast on 2 days and 1 dinner. Having a complete set of measuring cups and spoons would be helpful - we made what was there work.
Highly recommend this property and would stay again.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
What a beautiful property. A quintessential Maine ocean front home (well, almost on the water)! The home is nicely furnished and very well appointed. What you want in a vacation rental on the Maine Coast. The location is excellent for viewing the area, including Acadia National Park and Schoodic Peninsula. What a beautiful area. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a vacation rental in that area.
5.0
Four adults and 2 pups. Lovely cottage with Prospect harbor views and the sounds of lobster boats and buoy bells. Quiet street. Fenced in yard for pups (or kids) to safely play. Sizable and well-appointed kitchen. Large dining and family rooms. 3 bedrooms (2 up, 1 down). Stairs are steep with shallow treads. Not ideal for elderly or small children (imo) ... hello downstairs bedroom. Only a few miles from Schoodic section of Acadia Forest Park offering both hike and bike trails without the crowds of the Bar Harbor version.
5.0
We loved the property and wish we could have spent more time there. Great access to Acadia National Park, especially the Schoodic Peninsula with awesome sunsets.
5.0
This was our first time to Maine but won’t be our last! The house is as described and pictures are right on point. It is a very unique house, a couple of neighbors gave us some history which was very interesting. Unfortunately tropical storm Lee joined us on Saturday but the house had a backup generator that was a lifesaver! We are from Fl so used to hurricanes but the generator made it easy. The stairs to the top rooms is a little steep, so just be cautious. There was plenty of room for the six of us comfortably. We also had a dog with us the whole yard is fenced in which was great. The beds were very comfortable and the house was very clean and had most everything we needed, (maybe a few more coffee mugs).This area is gorgeous! The sunset, the water view and the stars at night were beautiful. I highly recommend a visit the Schooner peninsula of Acadia, so close by and it is absolutely stunning and not crowded at all. It is about an to Bar Harbor and about an hour and 15 to the airport. I would recommend this house, thank you for a wonderful stay!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Joy Cottage was the perfect for our trip to Maine. It is in a beautiful location and a good place to do various day trips from. And there is a lighthouse within walking distance!! Loved everything about it!
4.0
We stayed for a week at this really cool old house. SO MUCH CHARACTER! This property was really nicely updated throughout. Was also decorated really nicely to reflect the history. Fenced in yard and back patio are amazing if you have a dog. Ocean/Bay view from the shore but no ocean access which I believe is how it is listed. Floors are really cool wide old boards - some decent gaps that you really cant clean between so I am not sure I would want a toddler crawling around as much. Stairs are also super steep for little ones. We had a major ant problem in the kitchen and had to throw away a lot of food - owners notified and offered to bring a can of ant spray. Contacted the owners 3 times during the stay and they were able to respond 2 of the times.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect
5.0
This place was so well thought out! Loved every minute. Felt like home.
4.0
Loved the relaxing location and quiet. The house itself was wonderful and full of charm. I don’t believe the sheets were cleaned as there were dead bugs, grass and stains in all three beds, but otherwise the house was clean.
5.0
The home was charming, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a classic Maine get away.
5.0
Enjoyed our time at the house. Location was easily accessible to the towns and took a day trip to Acadia. Wonderful views.
4.0
Great location and we had a very pleasant stay
Found some great restaurants nearby
Property well appointed but shower in downstairs bathroom was a bit challenging
5.0
This property was amazing and beautifully located. We travelled just under an hour daily to visit Acadia National Park and stopped in Bar Harbor for a stroll and ice cream after each hike. On our way back to Prospect Harbor we discovered Schoodic Peninsula. The drive along the rocky coast of the peninsula is spectacular and worth the drive. It is just a short distance from the house.
After a long day and tired feet, we were so happy to return to the house for a quiet relaxing evening. Preparing dinner in a well-equipped kitchen, grilling outside, lighting the firepit and enjoying smores was a perfect end to our day. I loved this house and location!
5.0
Great comfy cottage looking at Prospect Harbor. Nicely appointed and decorated. Great communication throughout the entire process. Would definitely stay there again.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I rented this cottage based on the pictures and it did not disappoint. Our family of six enjoyed having the space to spread out and relax while we enjoyed the surrounding areas. Everything was clean and nicely furnished. The kitchen had everything we needed for meals during our stay which is not always the case when places say they have a fully stocked kitchen. I loved waking up in the morning and seeing the water and boats. In the evenings we utilized the fire pit and ended the day with 'smores (firewood was provided for us!). It couldn't have been more perfect!We did spend some time in the Schoodic portion of Acadia which is very close, but not much time. Most of what we wanted was closer to Bar Harbor which meant we had to drive a bit each day but it wasn't terrible. Just know that going in. I hope to come back again sometime in the future! It is definitely an easy place to fall in love with!
5.0
It's challenging to put into words how absolutely stunning this cottage rental was. From the moment we opened the door is was breathtaking. There wasn't one single thing we didn't enjoy. To TOP IT OFF the host, Justin, went above and beyond and had the cottage decorated for my 40th birthday and gave the most generous gift basket with a $75 GC to the LOBstore, which we steamed live lobster for dinner one of our nights there. I would highly HIGHLY recommend staying Prospect Harbor at the Alfresco Patio. I wish that was my forever home!!
5.0
This home had all the necessary amenities, great space and quiet neighborhood. Perfect for a family with a dog as the entire yard is fenced in. Small beach down the street which was great for searching for sea glass. Property management company was wonderful and extremely helpful.
5.0
We were on a family road trip in Maine and chose this beautiful location for 2 nights. The house was perfect for our family of 5 and my parents. Beautiful home. Beautiful yard. Beautiful views. Absolutely perfect ending to our vacation.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay!
5.0
The house was lovely, clean and well appointed with the essentials needed to enjoy our stay. We enjoyed the old world charm of this quintessential New England cottage updated with all the modern amenities.
5.0
Easiest rental ever! Great communication from owners!!
5.0
We enjoyed a wonderful 2 night stay at this location. Loved the house, great amenities. Perfect home base for outings to Acadia and Bar Harbor.
5.0
The property was just as described. It was very clean, well decorated for that quaint cottage feel, well supplied with kitchen equipment and linens and had a wonderful view of the water and lobster boats.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Joy Cottage was a very spacious, clean, updated home with plenty of New England charm. The house was located on a beautiful and quiet street which did require a fair amount of driving for amenities of any kind, however.
5.0
Wonderful spot. My dogs had a great time.
5.0
My family and I enjoyed our stay in this quaint Cape-style home. We ate breakfast outside each morning and loved having a view of the harbor. This home is located on the Schoodic side of Acadia National Park-otherwise known as the quieter side. It takes almost an hour to drive to the more populous side, but we really didn't mind. It was great returning to our VRBO away from the crowds of Bar Harbor each night.
5.0
The cottage was fantastic. It was perfect for our group (two couples, one with an infant). The home was very well decorated and the facilities (washer/dryer, bathroom, kitchen, etc) were great. The view out the windows was worth the price of admission! We loved the area though we did find ourselves hard up on dinner choices as many local places closed earlier than we expected or weren't open some days.
We absolutely loved the place though and would stay there again in a heartbeat.
5.0
We had a great few days at Joy Cottage. The property had everything we needed and was so clean and tidy. We would love to come back!
5.0
Smooth as could be. Very friendly and seamless from start to finish. Excellent location. No complaints at all
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful home, perfect location for visiting Schoodic Point, Prospect Harbor Lighthouse and Grindstone. Lovely views from every window. Living room was cozy as well. We especially loved the heated toilet on the second floor! Bed linens and pillows were amazingly plush. Can’t wait to return.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. We had many age groups with us, everyone was happy and comfortable. Beautiful home.
4.0
Property is as described. There is nothing going on in Prospect harbor which was not an issue for us but might be for other people.
5.0
Perfect vacation house. So many amenities, super clean. Best part was sitting outside with the harbor view. Dog friendly. Perfect. It does take an hour to get to Bar Harbor/Acadia but still worth it!!!
5.0
See above
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Joy Cottage was a wonderful place for my family to spend a few days together. We enjoyed the space inside and outside of the home. It was quiet but close to lots of things to do. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Charming home with plenty of Maine character. Slept 4 adults and 2 toddlers comfortably. Great spaces - large kitchen and dining room, comfortable family room, and wonderful outdoor spaces. Close enough to Acadia NP, yet far enough away to enjoy quite time. Great hosts too.
5.0
Perfect Maine Vacation Home
Charming home with plenty of Maine character. Slept 4 adults and 2 toddlers comfortably. Great spaces - large kitchen and dining room, comfortable family room, and wonderful outdoor spaces. Close enough to Acadia NP, yet far enough away to enjoy quite time. Great hosts too.
5.0
Quaint Cottage
Perfect place to decompress. Very nice and quite. Within an hour from everything.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Winter Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Winter Harbor is R 5,618 per night. This rental is R 5,083 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Alfresco Patio with a Harbor View, the quintessential Maine Vacation Home. 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 Alfresco Patio with a Harbor View, the quintessential Maine Vacation Home pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Alfresco Patio with a Harbor View, the quintessential Maine Vacation Home?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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