Rustic vintage cottage in Duck Cove with limited ocean view.
About this house rental
Nestled in Southwest Harbor, this attractive house for $292 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Rosewood Cottage is situated on 2 wooded acres, located on the “Quietside” of Mount Desert Island. The property is secluded, set away from the road and directly across the street from the ocean. There is a ocean breeze with a limited view of the water and Swan’s Island which is a short ferry ride away. A small brook runs beside the property offering the sound of running water in the spring that becomes a trickle by the dog days of summer. Newly constructed this spring is a 400 square foot deck that wraps around the back of the property offering an ideal spot to relax. A short walk to the ocean, the house is minutes from Acadia National Park and approximately a 20-30 minute drive to Bar Harbor. It was built in the 1940’s and much of the cottage remains intentionally unchanged. If you are looking for a rustic, authentic, vintage summer cottage, built by native Mainers on Mount Desert Island, in a quiet location, away from crowded tourist areas, this is your place.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Southwest Harbor, ME
Reviews
3.9/5.0
Good(36 Reviews)
5.0
pretty, well-equipped, comfortable home in a secluded location
3.0
Location was exactly what we wanted but when we arrived the water was not working. Maybe there was a leak because the house was damp and musty. We had to move to another one of her properties that was an hour away. The other property was actually nicer. There was no hair dryer and I didn't want to buy one because I don't need one at home. The washer is up so high we had to drag a ladder found in a closet to reach it.
3.0
The small cottage was located remotely which is what we were looing for. It was a 20+ min drive from the carriage trails on the other half of the island. Hodgdon seafood is two miles up the road, AWESOME local resource for your seafood needs while visiting.
On the negative side....
Upon arrival everything seemed very dirty & grimy. My wife cleaned the kitchen and bathroom with bleach. She washed the pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and bed linens. The toilet had a leak as did the front main window when it rained. The ice dispenser in the fridge had black mold all over it. The kitchen ceiling showed significant water damage. Not sure I would go back until some of these issues were addressed.
5.0
We had a great time at the house with our young kids. The attic bedroom was perfect for them, and while not a large or luxurious house overall we thought it had plenty of space for hanging out, eating, and cooking together. The deck and back yard are great, and we enjoyed being set back off the road.
The place was remarkably well stocked compared to other VRBOs we've stayed at. Communication with the host was good.
We'd definitely stay again if we come back to MDI!
3.0
Location nice, deck and grill nice. Check in was worrisome was not sure how to check despite reaching out multiple times ti.l the last min. Musty odor likely mold from roof leak over picture window.
5.0
House was cute and clean. Loved being on the quiet side of the island. We saw deer in the front yard every morning and a few turkey as well. Also could hear some coy dogs howling at night.
4.0
Close to everything that Acadia has to offer.Cute cottage very private.we enjoyed Maine and all its beauty!!
4.0
Close to everything that Acadia has to offer.Cute cottage very private.we enjoyed Maine and all its beauty!!
4.0
Nice property off te road in a peaceful setting but close to Bass Harbor.
4.0
This was a perfect place for our family to call home while visiting MDI. The layout of the home was perfect for our 4 teenagers and us. We really appreciated having the washer & dryer right there for us to use. We would have really enjoyed using the outside gas fire pit on the deck but unfortunately the mosquitos were horrible while we were there, so we didn't spend much time outside.
5.0
My family and I had a lovely time at this home! We loved how it was in the quiet areas of Acadia, away from the busy more touristy Bar Harbor. It was close enough to enjoy all the park has to over in just a short drive. We loved exploring the town of West Tremont as well!
The listing is accurate to the home - it is a cottagey, cozy feel - and has only the essentials. There is "2" rooms upstairs as listed, but be aware, you must walk through the loft room to get to the 2nd room, so less privacy. We loved the outdoor patio/firepit!
Overall, we enjoyed our stay and it was everything we needed! :)
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for our family. Great outdoor space with the deck and fire pit.
Our kids loved the upstairs bedrooms
The location was amazing. We liked being on the quiet side of Acadia
5.0
Great stay for a family
We enjoyed staying at this cottage. This cottage was clean and well stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Although a bit of a drive to most Acadia trails, it was so nice having quiet place to come back to after a full day of hiking. We loved the privacy and ability to have a bonfire in the back yard.
5.0
Place was very clean with lots of updates amenities inside. There are really 3 bedrooms. One has a queen bed. The other has two singles. There is a full/double sized bed upstairs that is in an area just outside the bedroom.
We had an issue with the TV being stuck in "store mode" so we could not stream any channels and there was an annoying banner on the bottom of the screen that would not go away. Despite being a smart TV, the smart functions did not work. We tried connecting to the internet to stream and also tried to cast our phones to the TV but neither worked. Bring a laptop and HDMI cord as I don't think the TV can be taken out of store mode. There was no remote for the TV to attempt to get it off store mode. Host did offer to reimburse for a new remote but I didn't want to hassle with it. Host did refund some money for the TV inconvenience which was much appreciated.
Washer and dryer worked great as did all other appliances. Cannot comment on AC though as we never needed it.
Overall, nice quiet place on southwest side of the island. Host was VERY responsive and accommodating. I would recommend this property.
5.0
Good Value for Average Accomodations/Location
Place was very clean with lots of updates amenities inside. There are really 3 bedrooms. One has a queen bed. The other has two singles. There is a full/double sized bed upstairs that is in an area just outside the bedroom.
We had an issue with the TV being stuck in "store mode" so we could not stream any channels and there was an annoying banner on the bottom of the screen that would not go away. Despite being a smart TV, the smart functions did not work. We tried connecting to the internet to stream and also tried to cast our phones to the TV but neither worked. Bring a laptop and HDMI cord as I don't think the TV can be taken out of store mode. There was no remote for the TV to attempt to get it off store mode. Host did offer to reimburse for a new remote but I didn't want to hassle with it. Host did refund some money for the TV inconvenience which was much appreciated.
Washer and dryer worked great as did all other appliances. Cannot comment on AC though as we never needed it.
Overall, nice quiet place on southwest side of the island. Host was VERY responsive and accommodating. I would recommend this property.
2.0
All went great with booking and communication with host.
Upon arrival the first thing you see is a semi broken front door but the key is for the back door, going inside there is a very overwhelming smell of mold or possibly cat urine, not sure but we actually tried to rebook somewhere else but everything was sold out, further as you look around it seems very unfinished with a lot of poor carpentry. I could go on but I really don’t like leaving bad reviews in the first place.
5.0
Great little house. Cozy and perfect for our extended family stay. A great addition would be some outdoor furniture. Definitely recommend.
2.0
Weekend fixer upper!
All went great with booking and communication with host.
Upon arrival the first thing you see is a semi broken front door but the key is for the back door, going inside there is a very overwhelming smell of mold or possibly cat urine, not sure but we actually tried to rebook somewhere else but everything was sold out, further as you look around it seems very unfinished with a lot of poor carpentry. I could go on but I really don’t like leaving bad reviews in the first place.
5.0
Lovely family weekend
Great little house. Cozy and perfect for our extended family stay. A great addition would be some outdoor furniture. Definitely recommend.
2.0
Disappointed with the accommodations. Curb appeal and first impression are not good. Clean inside. No soap in the bathroom or face cloths. Moldy coffee grounds left in coffee pot. Property needs some basic TLC.
5.0
Great property. I love that it was on the quiet side of Acadia.
5.0
551 Tremont
Great property. I love that it was on the quiet side of Acadia.
2.0
Wouldn't stay again
Disappointed with the accommodations. Curb appeal and first impression are not good. Clean inside. No soap in the bathroom or face cloths. Moldy coffee grounds left in coffee pot. Property needs some basic TLC.
5.0
The property was clean and had clean towels and sheets. No garbage from previous people anywhere. The living room was strangely modern with a bunch of video games which was pretty cool!
Caveat was that the second bedroom was not actually a “bedroom”. It’s a space with a bed in it. The pictures made it look like the second bed (not the twins) were in a private room but the room with the twin beds can only be accessed from the upper loft where that second bed is.
If you are in a party that doesn’t need the extra twin beds, and 2 beds is enough (like 2 couples), then you won’t have an issue because the second floor is pretty secluded from the first. However if you are in need of 3+ beds, only the master bedroom and the twin bed room will have privacy.
Also had trouble with the key to the front door and only the back door key seemed to work. Might have been me though I didn’t spend a lot of time trying to wiggle it.
Overall a nice place to stay while visiting Bar Harbor or Acadia!
5.0
Had a great time for 4 people
The property was clean and had clean towels and sheets. No garbage from previous people anywhere. The living room was strangely modern with a bunch of video games which was pretty cool!
Caveat was that the second bedroom was not actually a “bedroom”. It’s a space with a bed in it. The pictures made it look like the second bed (not the twins) were in a private room but the room with the twin beds can only be accessed from the upper loft where that second bed is.
If you are in a party that doesn’t need the extra twin beds, and 2 beds is enough (like 2 couples), then you won’t have an issue because the second floor is pretty secluded from the first. However if you are in need of 3+ beds, only the master bedroom and the twin bed room will have privacy.
Also had trouble with the key to the front door and only the back door key seemed to work. Might have been me though I didn’t spend a lot of time trying to wiggle it.
Overall a nice place to stay while visiting Bar Harbor or Acadia!
5.0
Great place to stay. Comfortable, great space and yard. Loved every minute!
5.0
Great home base for week in Acadia NP
Quiet, comfortable, and well-equipped cottage. Conveniently located for our visit to Acadia National Park.
5.0
This quaint farmhouse was a quiet getaway but still close enough to enjoy local sights, such as Seawall, Bass Harbor Lighthouse and Southwest Harbor. This house was a 30-40 minute drive to downtown Bar Harbor and various parts of Acadia National Park. The property owner was kind and very responsive to our questions.
5.0
Cozy Cottage
Great place to stay. Comfortable, great space and yard. Loved every minute!
5.0
Quiet getaway
This quaint farmhouse was a quiet getaway but still close enough to enjoy local sights, such as Seawall, Bass Harbor Lighthouse and Southwest Harbor. This house was a 30-40 minute drive to downtown Bar Harbor and various parts of Acadia National Park. The property owner was kind and very responsive to our questions.
5.0
This was a nice little cottage that is very quiet with alot of nature. Only 30 mins to bar harbor or Acadia National Park.
5.0
Cozy and quiet
5.0
1st trip to Maine
This was a nice little cottage that is very quiet with alot of nature. Only 30 mins to bar harbor or Acadia National Park.
5.0
Great stay
Cozy and quiet
4.0
West Tremont is in the southwest side of MDI and is quiet. This house is 30 minutes from Bar Harbor and 10ish minutes from the closest town. The house itself is small and older. It worked perfectly for us. It is not the nicest VRBO property you have ever stayed in but it is perfectly fine. You can walk across the street and get to a small bay. It comes well stocked. I wish the owner would post check in and check out instructions on the VRBO description or at least send details. I ended up calling her to find the information. We would and will stay here again. B
5.0
We (family of 6) stayed for a week and loved it!
The location of the house was perfect for visiting Bar Harbor, Acadia, and other points including Ellsworth.
The house is beautiful and has a lovely old Maine house odor to it just like my family’s homes. The house fit all our needs but we did trip the breaker about a dozen times using the ac for upstairs (most days it was not needed). The kitchen had everything we needed to cook small meals. The WiFi was not connected to internet and never worked but it was ok for us. The beds were comfortable and cozy. We came home to deer in the yard more than once and you could see the water through the trees across the street. We would stay again.
5.0
Loved our stay!
We (family of 6) stayed for a week and loved it!
The location of the house was perfect for visiting Bar Harbor, Acadia, and other points including Ellsworth.
The house is beautiful and has a lovely old Maine house odor to it just like my family’s homes. The house fit all our needs but we did trip the breaker about a dozen times using the ac for upstairs (most days it was not needed). The kitchen had everything we needed to cook small meals. The WiFi was not connected to internet and never worked but it was ok for us. The beds were comfortable and cozy. We came home to deer in the yard more than once and you could see the water through the trees across the street. We would stay again.
3.0
Property manager M.I.A.
Older home in need of some TLC. None of the interior doors shut properly if at all. We were there 3 days and emailed and called the property manager several times but never got a response. Had a big TV but none of us could figure out how to work it so it was useless. One of the sleeping areas on the second floor was a landing with no privacy at all.
4.0
Quiet and nice
West Tremont is in the southwest side of MDI and is quiet. This house is 30 minutes from Bar Harbor and 10ish minutes from the closest town. The house itself is small and older. It worked perfectly for us. It is not the nicest VRBO property you have ever stayed in but it is perfectly fine. You can walk across the street and get to a small bay. It comes well stocked. I wish the owner would post check in and check out instructions on the VRBO description or at least send details. I ended up calling her to find the information. We would and will stay here again. B
4.0
Old house on a beautiful lot
This house has a lot of character. It it obviously old and should be treated as such. There are recent reviews that it smelled like mold or mildew and I have to disagree. It simply smelled like an old house that maybe hasn't been opened up as often as it should. The outside of the house looks to be in a little bit of disrepair but the inside of the house is fairly up to date and very clean. We were quite comfortable in this house. That said, it could definitely use some updating. Broken siding, broken concrete, old water marks on the ceilings. None of these things would keep me from renting this house again, but it does tarnish the first impression.
It should be noted that my wife tripped the circuit breaker while blow drying her hair in the bedroom. This caused most of the house to go dark on us and I had to go down to the cellar/basement and flip the breaker back on. Not really a downside since old houses have old wiring that didn't take all our modern devices into account. But it should be considered by future tenants.
All in all i give this property a 4 star rating because it was very clean, in a beautiful location (we saw our share of deer, wild turkeys, and birds through the windows), and when the power went out the owner responded quickly. I took away a star for the outside appearance and the fact that I tripped over the broken concrete on the front porch.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Southwest Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Southwest Harbor is $300 per night. This rental is $8 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rustic vintage cottage in Duck Cove with limited ocean view.. 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 Rustic vintage cottage in Duck Cove with limited ocean view. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Rustic vintage cottage in Duck Cove with limited ocean view.?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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