This cottage is better than advertised. The host thought of every detail to make it feel like home. Anything and everything you could need or want was provided...from linens and towels to fully equipped kitchen and a washer and dryer (even had laundry soap to use). The location was close to everything in Acadia park and a short drive to Bar Harbor but it was extra nice to come to Southwest Harbor which was much less crowded. And SW Harbor had fabulous restaurants without the long wait times. This place was a true gem and totally enjoyable.

If your planning a trip to Acadia National Park the Southwest Harbor is where you’ll want to stay on quiet side of the park! We felt like welcome friends here! This cottage was wonderful but be aware the stairs to bedrooms are very steep. Bathroom is small. Kitchen was perfect and laundry excellent, picture windows view the yard with fire pit and adorable family of deer that entertained us every day!

This quaint little cabin was exactly what we were looking for. Quiet, not too fancy--perfect for our family trip to Acadia. I loved the detailed notebook with recommendations. You could tell that a lot of time was put into it. Overall the house had everything we needed (except a baking sheet-- we did struggle to make a frozen pizza). One thing I want to point out is that this property is further from Acadia than you think. If you just look at the map, and you don't know the area, it seems really close, but when you actually drive it, it's 40 minutes to get to the key spots in the park. We found ourselves driving way more than we expected. This was not an issue with the property, but just something to be aware of if booking to visit Acadia. This house is in a wonderful woodsy setting. I think it could be improved with better outdoor seating areas. There were a couple of metal chairs outside the door, but it feels a bit like a missed opportunity. We didn't really spend any time outdoors because it felt like there was no where to be. It would be a perfect fit for a hammock or maybe some seating around a firepit. Finally, this house does not have air condititioning. Again, it was in the listing, so not a problem with the house, but we didn't notice before booking, and it was a pretty hot week, so it caught us of guard. We were able to make do with the fans that we in the house, and one bedroom does have a window unit. Just be aware.

This place is bigger than the pictures show. It was great for our family of four. You could put two more people downstairs on the pullout couch but with no window coverings downstairs it would be very bright in the morning. It was so quiet and we loved being away from the crowds and traffic at Bar Harbor. The stairs were a challenge with my bad knees, but I managed.

We often visit seawall every 3 to 4 years. We loved the location of Cranberry cottage and all of the amenities that were provided. Great time!

Cranberry Cottage is just as advertised! Perfect for a family of five, and has exactly what you need. We loved being away from the hustle of Bar Harbor but still a 5-10 minute drive to some favorite hikes, Southwest Harbor, and the Seawall area. And still plenty close to the main park for the big hikes! We walked down to the rocky beach every afternoon, played stick ball in the yard, and watched deer families wander through during breakfast. The best part was perhaps the extensive binder left by Anne with her family’s recommendations, we loved consulting it for new ideas!

Very nice, quiet cottage in Southwest Harbor. Communication with the property owner was excellent and quick with responses. Near the ocean and a few easy hikes in the southwest section of Acadia. Charlotte's Lobster Pound is just around the corner- other lobster locations are a short 5-10 min drive away. We loved the cottage and would stay here again.

This house was the perfect spot for my family of 5. Perfect hikes close by for younger kids with the lighthouse a must see. The lobster pound at the end of the driveway was an awesome addition. My kids loved playing in the yard after a day of adventuring. And we enjoyed listening to the boats in the mornings.

We had a wonderful, relaxing, & peaceful stay. A mother deer with her new fawn just outside the window was sublime. We also really enjoyed the fire ring outside in the evening.

Our family of five felt so lucky that we found this adorable cottage when we were planning our few days up in Acadia. It was the perfect, quiet spot for us. We found the beds comfortable, including the sofa bed. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the washer and dryer were really great to have. We enjoyed the deer that came to visit, and Charlottes Lobster Pound, which truly is at the end of the driveway. We hope to visit again in the future, our stay here was definitely a highlight of our two-week New England adventure.

Loved the quite nature of this side of Mount Desert Island. We used the beach a lot, which is just about a minute walk from the cabin. Cabin was very clean and more spacious than we anticipated. We would not hesitate to stay here again. Also, the cabin owner provided a lot of valuable information about hiking, eating etc. She had extensive knowledge of the area!

It was a lovely cottage!

The pictures don’t do this house justice . It’s such a nice place to stay , all the extras included laundry detergent and dishwasher detergent. The list of places to eat and hike and see was great ! Your short walk to the beach was beautiful, Thank you so much we had a great vacation. We highly recommend staying with Anne

Check in was easy and overall communication with the host was great, including some wonderful recommendations for hikes, food, and activities in the area. The place is bigger than it looks from the outside, it was clean and has everything you'll need for a great stay (kitchen to cook basic meals, gas grill outside, washer & dryer, etc.). The location is beautiful and quiet and we saw deer and a fox on the lawn in front of the cottage a few times. The beach access is for a typical Maine rocky beach, which is not great for walking but has a beautiful view and is great to look for sea shells etc. Getting to Acadia is a bit of a drive but totally doable.

Our family highly recommends staying at Cranberry Cottage. The cottage was the perfect size for our family of 4. The huge windows looked out onto the beautiful surroundings where we saw deer each evening! Though there are other cottages on the lane, it felt extremely private due to the large yard and many trees. The rocky shoreline is just a minute stroll down the lane, and the kids loved climbing on the rocks each evening. Perfect location on the "quiet side" of the island with lots of great food nearby and several great hikes. But also an easy 30 minute drive to the main side of ANP to explore the park. Anne, the host, provided us with amazing suggestions on where to eat and what hikes to do. It was so helpful! We are already thinking about returning to the area for a future trip, and we will certainly stay in this cottage again when we do!

My partner and I are a couple of city mice, and we really loved the tranquility of this cottage for our trip to Acadia. It was so quiet we'd find deer coming right up to the windows in the mornings and evenings. We found the cottage clean and well stocked, and we made good use of the grill.

House was great in a quiet location. Only thing they could do to improve it would be to add curtains downstairs for privacy.

Great place and very quaint!

every thing was good except the property is a little hard to find in the dark

First of all, Anne is SO super about communicating with you. This means a lot to us. This place is a very rustic cabin in an amazing part of the world. It is an older property without a lot of bells and whistles, but if you're looking for a no-frills experience in a beautiful location, this is the place for you. You are steps from a beautiful rocky beach, and about a 25 minute drive to Bar Harbor. We were greeted with deer in the yard and entertained the entire time with a family or two of deer. Sometimes as many as five in the yard including a big buck with antlers. I am a fairly fit 71 year old, but I must say that the stairs to the bedroom might be an issue for older folks who aren't so fit. They are steep, but there are 2 rooms up there with very comfortable beds with skylights above the beds. The star-gazing was great and so were the fires in the fire-pit outdoors. We really loved the whole experience and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely Maine experience. And again....Anne was awesome!!

This is a great cottage with easy access to all that there is to explore and take advantage of near Acadia Nat'l Park. Southwest Harbor is a wonderful alternative to Bar Harbor without all the touristy and busy traffic that Bar Harbor attracts. The Cottage is exactly as pictured in the VRBO listing and it was super clean and well equipped for everything we needed. Anne is a great host and very quick to answer what few questions we had. She had pre-sent a complete list of things to do, places to eat or buy groceries, hiking suggestions and other helpful tips that made our stay even better. Thanks for a great stay.

We had a great time - simple, tidy and clean place that was a great jumping off point for our Acadia hiking adventure!

We stayed here with our 3 children (ages 8, 11, 14) and it was perfect for us. The house had all the amenities needed for us. We loved the access to the shore, it was fun to go down there and explore. Takes about 20-30 min to get to the other side of the island, but that was not an issue and we enjoyed being away from the crowds a bit. Not being familiar with the area, it was a little uncomfortable not having and window coverings on the first floor. Felt a little exposed, but got used to it. Thank you for having us in your home.

We enjoyed a lovely return to Cranberry Cottage for the long Labor Day weekend. We really relaxed this trip, staying in and near Southwest Harbor, and frequenting the beach on the property. We did some low key hiking, swam a little, ate lots of great food, and walked the town. The cottage had everything we needed, and we spent time there together reading, playing games, and watching the deer in the yard. It was a perfect end of summer getaway!

A nice spot that is rustic.

This is a perfect location to enjoy the area. It's on the quiet side of the island and minutes away from great hiking and restaurants. (We recommend the popover sundae at Jordon Pond House) Although my husband wasn't comfortable with the lack of blinds on the first floor overall it felt very private. It is secluded well of the road, nestled among trees. We will definitely be returning on our next trip to Maine.

Cranberry Cottage had everything we needed. It is very clean, and bright light that shines through the large windows. Great location near everything, but away from the crowds. Highly recommend!

This house/cabin is surrounded by trees and lawns, away from street noise. Private beach is just a minute from the house, a good place to see sunrise or lobster boat. I particularly enjoy watching stars through Skylines on the comfortable bed and then falling asleep with breeze.

Lovely cottage. Quiet location with easy access to water. Convenient to Acadia, Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor. Responsive hosts. Our family of 5 had a great visit!

Lovely cottage. Quiet location with easy access to water. Convenient to Acadia, Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor. Responsive hosts. Our family of 5 had a great visit!

We had a lovely visit. This cottage is very quiet and charming. It's a quick walk to the shore with beautiful views. Acadia and the surrounding area is magical.

Our family of four (kids ages 11 and 6) had a wonderful stay in the Cranberry Cottage! The cottage was well-equipped and spacious. We particularly loved the sky lights through which we could watch the beautiful night sky! The location in Southwest Harbor is super convenient to the Park without feeling like you are in a tourist trap. We loved being able to walk down to the water and our daily visits from the deer!