The house was very spacious for our group of 4 adults and 4 tweens with an awesome view of the cove! I loved the breeze & view from the bedroom near the reading nook. The kids had a ton of fun finding shells at low tide and playing ping pong in the game room. We cooked a few meals and the house had some spices & cookware that we used, was well stocked with paper goods & cleaning supplies. The location was perfect, close to SW harbor, Echo beach, hiking trails & 30 minutes to Bar Harbor and the other side of Acadia. There are a few things to note, I had to reach out to the new Owners about the code to get in and the Wifi info. There is no information book about the house; where does the garbage go, cleaning/laundry expectations before we leave, house emergency info. The towels are very thin and all of the shower curtains are moldy. With the amount we paid to rent the house for a week, these things should’ve been taken care of, in our opinion. I know they just bought the house recently, so hopefully they will have some time during the off season to remedy a few of these things. Luckily, the owner was pretty responsive when we had a question. Otherwise, we absolutely loved visiting Acadia and hope to visit again someday soon!

We had a fun time with family as we explored Mount Desert Island. Great layout for 4 adults and 4 kids, well stocked kitchen, and only 30 min to Acadia. Minutes from the quaint Southwest Harbor town. Ping Pong table was a big hit!

Beautiful cove views, more limited to open ocean and islands, nice screened porch, steps to bay, quiet location, considerate host, adequate kitchen and furnishings, fun game basement, good books and games, easy parking, close to Acadia’s quiet side. Would recommend and rent again.

We loved the house and the location on the quiet side of the island. It was easy to get to all parts of the island and so nice to return to the quieter side.

This home checked all the boxes for us - 4 roomy bedrooms with plenty of space to spread out and in a quiet area with beautiful views of Duck Cove. We were about a half hour from Acadia and Bar Harbor for a few day trips. We enjoyed our time there!

Our stay was very delightful. The property is well equipped, clean, and well arranged for our group. The property owner was easily contacted and responded quickly to all our inquiries. We very much enjoyed our stay.

Property was perfect for us, enough bedrooms and bathrooms for 4 adults and 4 teenagers (16-19). It was about a 25/30 minute drive to Acadia trails and Bar Harbor. There were some supplies already in the house, but the owner was not able to tell me exactly what. Lots of spices which was nice as we cooked 2 of the 3 nights. Owner was quick to respond, but I had to reach out about check-in and check-out first. The owner said he was working on an information book for the house, which will help with questions, I think. Also, some pictures need to be updated, especially the downstairs (different type of couch) and there were no chairs on the lawn to sit in, which would have been nice. Overall, a great house for our first visit to Acadia!

This house near Acadia Park was a great choice for our family of 5. We loved the spaciousness and cleanliness of the house, which had 3.5 bathrooms and a fully stocked kitchen. After checking in we noticed that there was no water in the taps, we only managed to contact the host the next morning and he took care of the problem. We recommend this place to anyone looking for a convenient retreat.

The home was exactly as described. We loved the big family table and the ping pong table. The view was amazing and so was the island.

The house was very nice. The views were beautiful. Really enjoyed sitting out on the deck that was screened in.

We had a wonderful time at this rental. Everything was very clean, the hosts were very responsive and the sunset views were incredible. We were a party of 8 (4 adults, 4 kids) and we had plenty of room. I highly recommend it!

Enjoyed our stay at this house! Great location to Acadia National Park for daily hiking. We stayed mid-OCT, so several restaurants and other tourist things like boating had closed for the season , but found enough to enjoy. Enjoyed ping pong & games in the house.

We really enjoyed our stay. We had three toddlers and five adults with us and the house was plenty big enough for everyone to feel like they had their own space. The kids enjoyed all the games that were available and of course they loved being down by the water. The men enjoyed drinks on the porch with the fantastic view of the the sunset. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking meals. The drive to the park wasn’t too bad. It did seem like a long way at the end of the day, but that is because we had tired babies with us. The beds were not the most comfortable, but hey, you can’t always have it all. We would definitely stay again.

We will definitely recommend staying here to friends and family. Would have been nice to stay for a few weeks! Thank you so much!

The location and setting of the house was beautiful. Listing was accurate and as pictured.

Fantastic home right on the water. Upstairs bedrooms have a fantastic view and the screened in porch was a great place to gather for conversation. Definitely would stay here again. Hate to leave!

Great place to stay! My kids enjoyed playing ping pong! The house was well supplied and clean. We would stay here again!

Comfortable house with all the necessities. Beautiful view of the water. Quiet street with almost no traffic. Listen to the seagulls and (occasionally) coyotes at night. Helpful and friendly owner. There were only 4 of us, but it can comfortably handle up to 8. Highly recommend!

We love staying at the Blue Heron Tide. The house has everything: the view, the rooms, the ping pong, the beach- all in a well maintained, beautiful home.

Blue Heron Tide cottage was the perfect place to stay for my family- the setting (right on the water, amazing sunsets), the size of the cottage and the location on the island (quiet)- were all just right. The cottage was clean and there were very thoughtful details provided for us, like a book of recommendations and information, a sand shovel for my daughters to use, and any kind of kitchen tool we could have possibly needed. This cottage helped my family have a wonderful vacation and make many memories. Thank you Joy and Peter!

Using VRBO to rent this property was seamless. The property was exactly as pictured and was beautifully appointed. We enjoyed our stay

pretty house, nice and quiet location

Really beautiful spot. We all enjoyed the views and the house was very comfortable. There is so much to do and it was a relatively short trip to wherever we went. We would all definitely come again.

We’ve been waiting for two years to take this trip and it was worth the wait! The house was perfect for our family and in a great location on the quiet side of the island. We enjoyed exploring the cove, playing ping pong in the basement and watching the beautiful sunsets. Would definitely stay here again!

Really beautiful spot. We all enjoyed the views and the house was very comfortable. There is so much to do and it was a relatively short trip to wherever we went. We would all definitely come again.

Our intergenerational family had a lovely time at this beautiful home. The home itself was on a stunning cove and was close to southwest harbor which had a lot to offer. Will definitely try to visit again!

We loved the location and spacious house. The views were beautiful and we enjoyed it very much. I wish the bathrooms and kitchen surfaces and table had been cleaned a little better. (spider web on the counter, ketchup on the table and bathroom sinks were messy)

Clean property located close to all our activities. Great sunsets visible from the yard and living room.

Nice quiet spot, easy access to anywhere on the island.

Clean property located close to all our activities. Great sunsets visible from the yard and living room.

Nice quiet spot, easy access to anywhere on the island.

This was the perfect home for our stay together. The location on the quiet side of MDI was so nice and relaxing. The home allowed us to spread out for alone time and come together for food and games. We loved this home. Joy even reached out to check on us after we’d gotten settled. I recommend this home to anyone!