Ellsworth, Maine
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Built in 2001, the cottage is designed for enjoying time inside and out during our spectacular summers. It rests in a quiet location 75 feet from high tide. Has 4 BDRMS and 3 bathrooms. No roads or ledges to traverse when walking down to our private beach. We are 25-35 minutes from Bar Harbor and 20 from Acadia National Park, and only 7 minutes from Bar harbor Airport and 35 from Bangor International Airport. WE HAVE HIGH SPEED INTERNET FROM Spectrum AND CABLE TV WITH A DVR. WE HAVE TWO FLAT SCREEN TVS. ONE IS IN THE LIVING ROOM THE OTHER IS IN THE DEN/BDRM.
OUTSIDE
The cottage faces the sunset and Blue Hill Mountain across the inter-coastal ocean area of Union River Bay and Blue Hill Bay. Wooden stairs step down to a typical Maine tidal zone, except for the brook on the south side of the property.
At low tide rocks draped in thick tangle of yellow-green and brown-purple seaweeds surround our pebble beach. These are called Rockweed and are an important part of our coastal ecosystem. The shore provides lots of chances for beach combing and exploring. A brook empties into the Bay on the south side of the property and encourages birds and other wildlife to visit.
A large deck and a balcony off the second-story bedroom are great places to picnic or for sitting still and enjoying songbirds, ducks, loons, gulls, eagles, on occasion some wild turkeys, squirrels, even seals, and osprey, depending on the time of year.
Keywords: Shore Front Cottage
We loved our stay. I liked the layout of the house better than any Vrbo I've stayed in. Two of the bedrooms have wonderful views and small private bathrooms. The house was great for two couples (what we had) but could easily have been very comfortable for three couples, since the bedrooms are spaced out and all with bathrooms. The house faces west so the view of the sunsets are spectacular! We cooked local seafood every night and found the kitchen equipped enough to do so. There are small stretches of woods between the neighboring houses so the house and beach area feels very private. We loved the creek in the woods emptying into the ocean. And the tides are extreme enough that it was easy to have an evening fire below the tide line. Only blips were minor. Our disappointment that the wood stove in the house was off limits (ie insurance) And there was a neighbor with an unhealthy relationship with his leaf blower on several evenings.
We spent a week in this warm..cozy..homey gem of a house....gramma...my teen daughter and my older daughter and my son in law and my 2 grandkids..8 year twins. It was a perfect fit! We just loved it. Perfect distance away from the business of bar harbor but close enought to go there for dinner if we didnt feel like cooking. We will be back lord willing! Loved it!!! Thank you!!!
My family and I gave been vacationing in Maine quite frequently. We have stayed at many different locations and homes. Bayside cottage is by far our favorite. The home is spacious and immaculate. The location is very private. Acadia and the towns of Mount Desert Island are a short drive away. We rented kayaks and truly enjoyed the water only steps from the home. I can not recommend Bayside cottage enough. I hope to return in the future
The house and property were exactly as described. The water was easy to get down to. We had a lot of fun with the dogs in the water. Also kayaking in the bay. Everything was fairly easy to get to from here. It was so nice that the house was so well stocked with all the basics plus much more for a group of 6 adults. We would all love to come back again. We have also told many of our friends about this house for future vacations in Maine!
We stayed here for a recent family vacation and had a wonderful time. The house is located near Bar Harbor (25 min) and Acadia (20-30 mins, depending on where you're headed). After a day in the park, it was so nice to hang out in the backyard with its beautiful waterfront view. The house was clean and host was very easy to get in touch with. Would love to stay here again and recommend to anyone planning a trip to Maine!
A great place on the water. We saw three seals surface, a merganser with chicks, and many other species of birds. The house was well proportioned for the six of us. We very much enjoyed our week there.
Lovely waterfront setting, we could watch the inlet ice over and get snowed on as the temperature dropped . Well protected from the road by the trees. Easy access to town in about ten minutes The house has pretty much everything you need for a comfortable stay , Lovely cozy interior with lots of space.
The house is beautiful and equipped with anything we needed. The grounds are beautiful, right on the water! Perfect for a group where everyone has their own space but the open space concept in the common area was perfect when we are dining. A wonderful place to be!
We had a wonderful week at the Bayside Cottage with my two mobility-restricted parents in their 70s, and two young children. Everyone across age groups thoroughly enjoyed our stay. As other reviewers have said, the cottage is more spacious than photos suggest and the waterfront provides endless opportunities for exploration. Acadia was packed when we visited, so we happily opted to spend most of our time at the house. Will return!
We had an amazing time. It was quiet, incredible sunsets, the house was clean, we saw a lot of wildlife, and it was right on the water/Ocean. It was in a great location. Acadia is a very busy place and after a day of exploring it was nice to come back to a quiet place to relax. I would highly recommend this place for your vacation.
This was our second time staying at the house. It is truly amazing . The house is so clean and cozy. The air conditioning really helps . My boys and dogs also had a great time going in the water. We absolutely love this house . It is close to all the sights . It is also on a very private location making it so relaxing. See you again next year. Love the Calise Family
Beautiful house and deck. Family had an excellent vacation
I cannot speak highly enough about Bayside Cottage. From when I first made our reservation, to our communication after we checked out, a top notch experience. The home is situated on Union River Bay, a short drive to grocery stores and restaurants in Ellsworth and 20-40 minutes to anywhere in Acadia National Park. The central location is superb. However, the true beauty of the location is being on Union River Bay. Whether you live in the city or suburbs, spend loads of time outdoors, or don’t prefer dirt - it is effortless to enjoy and sync with rhythm of nature at Bayside Cottage. The sunsets over the Bay are gorgeous, and it felt so natural for our days to align with the rhythm of the tides. It is 10+ feet between high and low tide. Every 12 hours when the tide was low, we ventured out to the shore to explore, and see what we see. Bayside Cottage is a great spot to tide pool. We saw many of the regular tidal zone creatures and also lucked out seeing a lion’s mane jelly fish and elvar (young eel). If you like puttering around on the shore like we did, you’re certain to find sea glass. We rented kayaks for half the week we were there, from a local company that delivers and picks up. We loved being able to paddle right out our back door. If you intend to tide pool or kayak/canoe, close toed water shoes (crocs, keens, etc) are a must. This trip was myself, my husband, and our two elementary aged boys. The home is very spacious, we had more than enough room. We all loved exploring all the books in the home, as well as the game room. We cooked many of our meals at the home and the kitchen is very nicely equipped. It was an easy drive to go to different areas of Acadia National Park.
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