Cottage by the Bay

We genuinely loved our stay here and were so pleased with all aspects of the cottage. Tina was an excellent host and made sure to check that we were content and happy with our stay. We cannot wait to come back to Maine as this was a great jumping off point for everything down east Maine has to offer.

Perfect Maine getaway.Beautiful views of the bay.Loved having the kayaks available for our use

Tina’s place was absolutely amazing. We enjoyed hiking everyday in Acadia and then coming back to the cabin to kayak and watch the sunset. We saw seals everyday while kayaking, which was one of the highlights of our trip. We enjoyed fires every night and watching the twinkling stars. We all had a great time and will be a memory with us forever.

The Cottage was beautiful, clean and was equipped with everything we needed. Very peaceful with excellent views and awesome sunsets every night!! Had many bird and a few deer visitors we enjoyed watching. Excellent communication with the host who was extremely helpful. We will try to coordinate another stay for next year.

We had a wonderful stay at Tina’s cottage! The home was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and well equipped with everything we needed. The setting is beautiful and private, with amazing water views. We loved sitting by the fire pit (with plenty of wood provided), using the kayaks and canoe, and watching wildlife—bald eagles calling daily and even seals on the rocks at low tide.The location is peaceful yet convenient, just a short drive to Ellsworth for groceries and restaurants. The large propane grill was great for easy meals at the cottage.Tina was a fantastic host—responsive, caring, and incredibly helpful. When we had a car accident, she went out of her way to provide local contacts and even drove us to pick up a rental car. Her kindness and thoughtfulness made a difficult situation so much easier. You can truly tell this is a much-loved family cottage, not just a rental.We highly recommend staying here and would love to return!

Everything is as described in the listing and then some. The setting is gorgeous! My family of 4 with 2 teenagers enjoyed kayaking, watching the eagles and seals, cooking some meals in the very accommodating kitchen (we had everything we needed in dishes and cookware), and hiking nearby Acadia and the Schoodic Peninsula. The host let us know about Schoodic Beach which is stunning, not crowded at all and a beautiful sandy/gravel spot to swim. Note that it's about 1/2 mile easy hike to beach from the parking lot. We also loved eating out in Ellsworth (Airline Brewery, Morton's Ice Cream, Srendib, Zeppa's Pizza--all delicious!) and Musquito Harbor Brewing in Winter Harbor near Schoodic--a much less crowded part of Acadia. The house was clean and welcoming, the setting stunning, and it was a terrific week for relaxing and spending time together. Thank you for such a lovely vacation spot!

We had a very relaxing week in nature at Tina’s wonderful house. It is located on a quiet lane on the edge of Franklin. It is a wonderful spot in the middle of a quiet forest along the waters edge. The house was well appointed with all the things we needed to have a comfortable week with our family of six. Thanks again Tina!

This was the best VRBO experience we have had yet. Not only was the cabin in a beautiful, peaceful location, but it was remarkably clean. Tina, the host, had remarkably good communication which was thorough and sincere. The location of the stay makes a vacation, and this made our vacation wonderful. Thank you for a great stay!

This is truly a beautiful home and setting which made for a very peaceful and quiet getaway. The canoe/kayaks were another highlight of the property; we frequently saw seals playing and feeding while out kayaking. The kids loved that. The patio, grill and fireplace were nice to cook and relax by at night. The property worked well as a base for our Acadia National Park exploring. We did day-trips to Acadia each day; took about 40 minutes to get to ANP on Mt Desert Island and about 30 minutes to ANP on the Schoodic Peninsula. A few incidentals unfortunately arose during our stay but Tina was quick to respond and assist.

As soon as we pulled in we were in awe! The cottage was wonderful. Lots of space and decor was adorable! We enjoyed our week so much! The deck and firepit were also inviting and we used both every day! The view was spectacular and the sunsets were i credible! We had the perfect wrather for the perfect week! Tina was great to work with and i sure hope we can come and spend time! We were sad to leave!! againasoon!incredible and it

Excellent host, quick / instant to communicate via texts, property is nicer than pictures indicate, even the TV has been updated; a bit of a drive to Acadia, but totally manageable. It was great to come back and relax in total privacy by the outdoor fireplace, go kayaking, and relax in a nice living room with wall to wall windows. The only minor issue we encountered were fruit flies already there when we arrived, but it's not something the host could control. Overall, an amazing stay.

Great location by the bay, the whole family enjoyed it very much. Kayaking is a must, the lobster pot kit and the outdoor kitchen / fireplace is a nice setup for the perfect Maine lobster dinner. Clean and comfy, Tina was very helpful and answered our questions quickly.

The house is set on the waterfront with lovely sunset views across the water. Enjoyed the special setup outdoors for lobster boils and evening fireplace sessions.

We didn't want to leave! It was a great stay, beautiful sunsets and tons of privacy. Highly recommend.

This cottage is close to some of the most beautiful areas in Maine. We love going kayaking as a family on the bay. Our grandsons always want to go back. They even love shopping in Bar Harbor. They love it at the cottage. Tina is so accommodating and easy to work with. The cottage is always spotless and well stocked. This is my happy place.

Excellent cottage!! Clean, efficient, spectacular outdoor activities from the property. Host was amazing. All essentials needed for a great stay. Great cottage location for daily sight seeing adventures in surrounding areas. Great fishing from the bay in front of house. Wildlife viewing from the house. Bear, deer, seals, turkey, porcupine, eagles and many more.