Acadia Nat'l Pk minutes away, cozy seclusion, beautiful views.

Had a wonderful week! Our host, Weslea, was responsive and helpful. The location at the end of the cove made for some great views from the screened-in back porch. The setting is rural and peaceful. It was delightfully quiet.The cottage itself is basic, small, and comfortable for 2 people. They use the space well and have a surprising amount of kitchen utensils, etc. To set your expectations: this is not the luxury homes you see charging a whole lot more per night. It's a bit rustic in a beautiful setting. The large bedroom is plenty roomy. However, there are 2 things to be aware of -- the sun comes up early in Maine. And there are no curtains on the windows. I confess, that was disconcerting. However, you are so isolated that you don't need them. That took some getting used to! We were there in early June, when sunrise was at 4:52 am! Bring a sleep mask if you don't want to be up that early.The primary bathroom is small & has no counter space. The half-bath has lots of counter space. It is a shower-only bathroom. The small shower stall has a handheld shower head. Plenty of fluffy towels.The living space has a table for 2 that can be extended. There is no TV, per se. They do have a small computer monitor for watching DVDs. Plan on streaming if you want to watch TV. Good wi-fi in the house. We had 2 iPads, 2 iPhones, and an Apple Watch and had no bandwidth issues.The cottage is in a remote location. There is a small but well-stocked grocery store about 4 miles away.

A well laid out cottage with everything we needed. The view is wonderful and constantly changing.

What a joy to stay in Spruce Shores cottage while we explored Acadia National Park. The cottage is secluded, peaceful and full of many small delights. The view was amazing, as were the stars at night. We had two chilly, rainy days and we were happy to stay in and enjoy a fire in the wood stove. The kitchen is small but well-equipped. We made most of our meals there. Wesley was helpful and great with communication. We highly recommend staying here.

Wonderful stay and beautiful views. Waking up in the morning to the sunrise and seeing the sunset in the evenings was the highlight. Host was super helpful throughout! Can’t wait to come back!

Loved our stay and the location. So quiet and relaxing. Enjoyed the water and the ocean breezes. The stars at night were incredible.

The cottage is lovely and secluded--located on the quietside of MDI--it is nonetheless close to all trailheads in the park--approximately 30mn from Bar Harbor. The views on the cove are splendid and we spent many hours watching the birds and the stars on comfy camp chairs. The cabin is neat as a pin, well equipped, and the beds are really comfortable! It was a lovely retreat for two and would work well for a young family of three or four. Weslea was very welcoming and helpful! Thank you for the lovely stay!

The views, the seclusion yet with easy drives to Acadia and surrounding communities was perfect. The daily visits from the deer was a definite bonus. I would definitely recommend this home.

It was very easy to check-in and we had all information on the property and the area at hand.

Weslea was a fantastic host. The cottage is wonderful and clean, with lots of cozy touches throughout. We loved starting the morning sipping coffee and looking out at the beautiful view of the cove and watching all the birds! It was also a great home base for exploring the park. Our dog Guinness loved it too! The stars at night were also amazing!

Very serene and quiet, which was exactly what we were looking for on vacation. Close enough but not in the mix. Lovely rock beach to watch the boats.

It's a quaint, no-frills rustic cabin. Modernish, mid-century americana vibe. Furnished with period artifacts, from cookware to paperback local lore. Everything needed to lodge a pack of travelers weary from trekking outdoors. Perfect location if you prefer doing things in Southwest Harbor over Bar. The real gem is the rocky waterfront with picturesque vista of the Gulf of Maine.

We had the most peaceful and relaxing stay we could have hoped for. The cottage was in a perfect location overlooking Goose Cove and is accessible from a small driveway that leads away from the main road. The screened in porch was perfect for morning breakfasts and tea overlooking the cove. The cottage itself was clean, well-kept, and very comfortable. This was my first time to the “Quiet-Side” and I loved the balance between seclusion and proximity to Acadia and Bar Harbor, as I have spent most of my trips on the Schoodic side prior to this stay. I highly recommend this cottage and hope to return in the future.

The views are stunning!! The cottage was quiet and private except for the deer that visited us, we loved seeing them daily. Cottage was exactly as described, absolutely no issues during our 8 day stay. We enjoyed walking down to the cove. It was a perfect place for our dogs. Great location, on the quiet side of island but easy to get to Acadia every day. If we ever make our way to Maine again, I would stay at the cottage again.

Perfect stay on the Quiet Side! Cabin was so quiet and cozy, and the views are incredible. For anyone with an EV - there is an outdoor outlet right by the parking area, which was super convenient for some overnight slow charging. Thank you for the great week on MDI!

The cottage is cozy and just as presented in the online description. From the first moment we walked into the main room and took in the panorama of sea and sky we were enthralled. We enjoyed having meals on the screen porch overlooking the water, and quiet evenings by the woodstove, for which there was an ample supply of wood. Local walks around the cove were fun, we saw herons, osprey and one eagle! While the cottage is on the quiet side, we found nice places to walk and eat nearby. Seafood Ketch was very nice for a birthday dinner. We would come back again in a heartbeat.