Cozy, clean, quiet cottage. Perfect retreat after hiking & biking Acadia NP.

Cozy, clean, quiet cottage. Perfect retreat after hiking & biking Acadia NP.

Our family of four was comfortable in the cottage. It was outfitted with everything we needed. The location is near town, but away from the crowds — highly recommend!

Beautiful inside and out. Very clean. Unfortunately my husband is very sensitive to animals and couldn’t sit on couches as there must have been a dog around at some point.

This cozy cottage is a perfect getaway for a Maine adventure. It has everything you need and it’s room enough for four. The quiet location is close to Southwest Harbor yet neatly landscaped to enjoy the ducks, deer and other animals. We will definitely come back again.

This cozy cottage is a perfect getaway for a Maine adventure. It has everything you need and it’s room enough for four. The quiet location is close to Southwest Harbor yet neatly landscaped to enjoy the ducks, deer and other animals. We will definitely come back again.

Spruce cottage is just what our family needed! It has all the amenities as home including comfortable beds. You are close enough to the action of Bar Harbor but far enough to relax with the ducks!

Spruce cottage is just what our family needed! It has all the amenities as home including comfortable beds. You are close enough to the action of Bar Harbor but far enough to relax with the ducks!

What a lovely, quaint cottage! This place was so well equipped that we didn’t need to bring any games, etc, for grandkids to play on our one rainy day! Andy Cline was VERY personable and also checked in with us during our stay. We would definitely recommend Spruce cottage to anyone who was planning a Bar Harbor trip.

very peaceful, like the ducks and deer. This area is even better in the fall with more color and less people. The cottage had everything we needed and then some.

What a wonderful place. Very comfortable and just like being at home. Great location for hiking trails or going to Bar Harbor. Very quiet neighborhood.

We spent ten wonderful days on MDI and appreciated having a comfortable, quiet, spacious, and well equipped cottage to return to each evening. We have rented many condos, homes, and cottages over the years, and this is one of the nicest. The cottage is on the "quiet side" of the island and it was nice being away from the congestion of Bar Harbor (there was at least one cruise ship at Bar Harbor every day--three on one day--adding to the congestion). This cottage is away from the noise, congestion, and crowds, but still within a 30 minute drive of anywhere on the island.

We loved staying in the cottage which is tucked away. It is in Manset and just a few minutes drive from southwest harbor. The house had a husband pond with ducks which are fun to watch. It was well stocked and had plenty of towels and sheets.The washer and dryer are a plus , especially after hiking or kayaking in Acadia. The bed was extremely comfortable. Even thought it is a cottage, it is very roomy. Andy came by to introduce himself and if we needed anything. We look forward to visiting again!

All amenities were more than well covered by Spruce Cottage: clean throughout, comfortable king bed, well equipped kitchen, washer & dryer, nice bathroom & towels, porch with table and chairs overlooking a pretty pond, Webber grill, private driveway, lovely landscaping. We loved that there were plenty of windows...and each had a forest, pond, or garden view. The cottage has a true 'cottage' feel because of the warm wood walls, ceilings and floors. Even though the owner's home is close by, he gives you plenty of privacy and 'space', yet he is available for any questions or suggestions. Andy truly wants each guest to have a great experience. This cottage and other buildings are very special to him and you can sense his joy and pride in sharing it. It's the location that really spoke to us!! With two dogs, we needed a place that we could walk them. Spruce Cottage is perfect for that! Numerous active, uncrowded, working docks are an easy quiet stroll away. In the other direction is a mile of rural forested road with very little traffic. It's just a 5-minute drive to Seawall picnic area...dogs allowed...and we spent time there every day just relaxing by the ocean watching boats. Andy kindly provides notebooks and numerous maps and brochures about the area. The house is well stocked with numerous games and books. The village of Southwest Harbor is everything that Bar Harbor USED to be 40 years ago. ie: SW Harbor is still charming and authentic, far less crowed, and still feels like a working harbor and a community. The shops are wonderful to browse thru, and the bakery is TOO good. Plenty of restaurants to choose from. If you want to party hardy and be entertained by others and be 'in town' often, this is probably not your kind of place unless you plan to travel to Bar Harbor for that stuff, which is only a 25 min drive away. If you are looking for peace, kindness, relaxation, hiking, walking, beach-going, reading, lobster eating, down-time with your dogs...THIS is the place. It exceeded all expectations for us.

My wife and I (and our greyhound) can't say enough great things about Andy and this property. Andy will bend over backwards to make sure you are comfortable and everything goes smoothly. Andy will also give you all the privacy you desire! As far as the property goes, the pictures don't do this place justice. It's absolutely gorgeous. The cabin has all the bedding, cookware, board games, etc you would need. It's very spacious and well planned out. My wife and I did night photography in the backyard one night, such a perfect spot! This location is a few minutes drive (or walk) from some great restaurants and views. Concerned about the distance from Bar Harbor? Don't be. The drive is beautiful and there is a lot more to explore on this island than just Bar Harbor. When we come back to MDI, this is the only place we will stay! THANK YOU ANDY!

The Spruce Cottage was a wonderful setting for our family trip to MDI/Acadia. Andy, the owner, was extremely accommodating and responsive. The setting is on a private pond on his property with a nice little waterfall always running in the background to make sitting outside rather enjoyable and relaxing. The cottage is only a short walk to the water where you can take in some spectacular views of Southwest Harbor and the Acadia mountains or go paddleboarding/kayaking amongst all the boats, which I did. Being in Southwest Harbor, the cottage is on MDI but about a 20 - 30 minute drive into the heart of Acadia, which really makes it nice because you're away from all the traffic and congestion. Also, the "quiet side"/west side of MDI has a lot of interesting areas to explore with some of the best hiking trails on the island - all things you might miss if you stay on the other side. The interior is rustic yet clean, comfortable and cozy with all the amenities we needed for our party of 5. I highly recommend staying at the Spruce Cottage. Andy really cares about the comfort of your stay, the location is fantastic, and the cottage is a tremendous value for being on MDI. We'd like to return!

Spruce Cottage was a beautiful and serene place for my girlfriend and I to relax and enjoy our first trip to Maine. The cottage had everything we needed and really made us feel like we were home. The surrounding area was beautiful, with a small pond right next door and trees all around with the coast only a few minutes walk away. With Bar Harbor only 25-30 minutes away, this is a great place to come and avoid the crowds but still be able to hit all of the tourist spots on the island as well as spend some time with nature if you so choose. There are some great food choices not too far down the road in Southwest Harbor (i.e. Beals and Gotts Store in Bass Harbor) you can enjoy or you can make the trek to Bar Harbor and enjoy a great night out on the town. Overall, this was a fabulous place to stay and Andy treated us very well and responded promply to our inquiries. I would defintiley recommend this place to anyone.

To start: in reviewing the photos there have been some positive changes. There is now a nice flat screen TV in the living room with cable and on demand channels. My son was happy to be able to watch is favorite kid shows. The washer and dryer are now side by side full size machines. It was great to be able to do laundry during our stay. Now the review: the 4 of us from California (my husband and I, our 5 year old son and my 83 year old mom) spent a glorious week at the quaint spruce cottage. The place was completely well stocked and met all our needs. We cooked most of our meals and had ample pots, pans dishes....everything you need. Everyone agreed that the beds were very comfortable and we all slept great after our daily adventures. The cottage is well stocked with books, games, and puzzles. The location is perfect; away from the crowds at Bar Harbor but close enough so you can visit or take the Island Explorer bus for free. The stop is less than a 5 minute walk from the cottage. The cottage is also close to Echo Lake beach where we enjoyed swimming and sand castle building. The beach had great changing rooms and lifeguards on duty. We also went canoeing at Long Pond, a short drive from the cottage. We made use of the folding patio chairs and took them to the beach with us. The grounds of the cottage are lovely with a pond and lovely flowers. We saw deer near the pond and heard frogs at night. My husband used the gas grill to cook many meals. He was happy to find all he needed to BBQ. We got lots of great ideas from Andy and Jennie's suggestion binder and really enjoyed our nature tour on Island cruises, Lobster at Thurston's, and afternoon tea at Jordan Pond. A good time was had by all and we thoroughly enjoyed exploring the East coast and came away recharged and refreshed. I highly recommend. You would be hard pressed to find a better place.

My wife, our daughter, and myself enjoyed a wonderful week here in Manset. The cottage is quiet, clean, and exceptional. The pictures do not do the cottage justice, it is even more beautiful in person. The grounds are wonderful and the setting is idealistic. The cottage is in the heart of Acadia National Park, it is a great location. There are many wonderful amenities - we will be back!

Even with very poor weather conditions I still had a wonderful time in my quaint, comfy cottage. Everything you could need or want was there for you. The quiet, peaceful setting and comfortable, cozy cottage is all you need and is only complemented by the beautiful Maine coastline and community. Would highly recommend!