Private Cottage in Quiet Woods near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor, Maine
$311 avg/night
Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

Leave the hectic world behind and come to Maine to relax in this quiet cottage in the woods near Acadia National Park. Just 10 minutes to Bar Harbor, 6 minutes to the Park Entrance and Information Center, and 7 minutes to the Hadley Point Beach for swimming, boating, and picnicking.

The master bedroom has a queen size, cushion top mattress and a hand-made lighthouse quilt. The room features nautical-themed decor and a private bathroom with shower and abundant towel racks. Relax in the sitting area or write a postcard at the desk. An overhead fan supplies a gentle breeze.

Light cascades into the second bedroom with its single and bunk, all twin extra-long beds. Cuddle up under the quilts or write letters at the desk. The adjacent bath with tub/shower also serves the living room.

The living area has a pillow-filled sofa suitable for napping, easy chair, and a flat screen TV with Home Theater Surround Sound, Cable, and DVD/CD player. A wide variety of movies are also available from the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor. You can play with games and toys or savor a book from our library which has everything from mysteries to histories, biology to biography.

The living area opens to the fully equipped kitchen with its refrigerator/freezer, electric stove and oven, separate convection microwave, toaster, blenders, and large sink with dishwasher. Chefs will enjoy the full supply of pans, pots, (including a lobster pot!), cooking utensils, dishware, flatware, coffee pot, and ash picnic basket. As you sit at the oak dining table, sipping your morning coffee or tea, looking out the picture window, you may spot birds, squirrels, or an occasional deer or fox. You may prefer taking breakfast on the front porch before heading out for a day of hiking in the Park or sightseeing and shopping in the quaint towns of Mount Desert Island.

In the evening, enjoy rocking on the front porch or solving jigsaw puzzles at the game table. There you may catch the lovely scent of balsam fir and drink in the exquisite tranquility of Maine at its best.

Children welcome. No pets. Non-smoking.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Composting Double-glazed Windows Recycling Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library Flat-screen TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Fan Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request)
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Thin Carpet In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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Review Review

  • margaret

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    Kerr Cottage is homy....comfortable and cozy. James and Marilyn are wonderful and caring hosts. The delicious berries pie which James baked for us was sooo delicious.

  • Aaron

    Submitted Aug 17, 2022

    Stayed Aug 7, 2022

    The owners are wonderful people. It was much bigger, and nicer than the pictures described. And the homemade blueberry rhubarb pie was incredible

  • Ying

    Submitted Aug 23, 2021

    Stayed Aug 16, 2021

    Mr and Mrs. Kitler are very nice and thoughtful, the cottage is very clean and cozy. We had wonderful time there. Both my daughters did not want to leave!! Yeah! The berry pie was yummy!!!

  • William S.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2026

    Stayed May 31, 2026

    Amazing owners who checked in and communicated well. House was cozy and fit our family of 5 well.We plan to return again!

  • Lori N.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    This was a perfect little cottage for our family (two young kids) to set up shop while we explored Acadia National Park over 5 days. James and Marilyn were gracious hosts, welcoming us with smiles, a friendly chat, and a special surprise in the fridge upon our arrival. The cottage had everything we needed for meals, sleeping, relaxation, bathing, and entertainment (though we spent most of our waking hours exploring the park). The location was fantastic (very short drive to Bar Harbor, the park, and other attractions). Highly recommend this cottage to other families looking for adventure in the great Maine wilderness.

  • Karen M.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    This cabin was wonderful to stay in while visiting Acadia. It was In the woods which was very peaceful but also within an easy drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The cabin was very clean and cute. We were able to use the grill and make meals to eat in (plenty of kitchen items). The hosts were very friendly (loved the pie that was waiting for us). We would definitely stay here again if back in the area.

  • Reginald V.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    AWSOME!! James & Marilyn were Great hosts. They were very helpful and knowledgeable on things to do. There was a home made pie that James prepared in the refrigerator,waiting for us apon arrival. The cabin was furnished with everything you could need and was spotless - clean. The location of the cabin is close to Bar Harbor. Less then 10 minute ride. Deffinitly would stay here again!

  • Catherine S.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Not only is this property charming and cozy, its location is fabulous! It's situated in a wooded residential neighborhood that winds down by the ocean for lovely sunrise views. It is 3 miles from Acadia visitor center and 8 miles from Bar Harbor. There's a bus stop for the Island Explorer within a mile of the cottage at the Bar Harbor camp ground.The cottage itself was wonderful (and so are the owners!). They provided games, jigsaw puzzles, toys for children, videos, and a whole library of books for the occasional quiet evening or rainy afternoon. We enjoyed sitting outside on the porch, having morning coffee or hanging out in the evening in the rocking chairs and swinging after going to the many sights, hikes, or wherever we were that day.The cottage was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. The kitchen had everything needed to make full meals, which made it a perfect retreat.I'd highly recommend this cottage for your Maine vacation!!

  • Emily L.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Sizeable, clean cottage with plenty of amenities provides. No walkable access to water.

  • Kevin S.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 31, 2025

    Great location near Acadia and BarHarbor restaurants. Very clean and well equipped kitchen. The hosts were gracious and kind. We arrived to a home made pie!

  • Kimberly Z.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    The property had everything we needed and was perfectly clean! The hosts were very welcoming and made sure that we had what we needed for a great stay (including a pie!). I have already recommended the property to a friend.

  • Jan K.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Lovely cottage in the woods! Great set up with a bedroom at front of cotttage with full bath, en-suite in the back of the cottage. Everything we could possible need or want was at our finger tips. Fantastic location. Short drive to Acadia visitors center and loop road and 15 minutes to Bar Harbor. Hosts were warm and very helpful. We will return for sure!

  • eileen m.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Our stay at the cottage was wonderful. We highly recommend staying there if you are going to visit Acadia National Park or Bar Harbor. The place was scrupulously clean and very cozy, charmingly decorated. The owners made us feel very at home. (When we checked in we were delighted to find a home made pie waiting for us. Delicious!) It was great to go back to the cottage's peaceful setting after spending the day at the park or Bar Harbor, both of which can get really busy this time of year. The park entrance is just down the road, and Bar Harbor a few minutes drive away. If you are going to be visiting the area, do yourselves a favor and stay here!

  • Denise V.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    What a lovely, quiet cabin with such gracious hosts! I have been vacationing in Maine since 2002, and this was by far my favorite rental. It was clean, spacious, homey, and conveniently located to local attractions, but also remote enough to allow for a deeply relaxing getaway. I am so missing sitting on that porch with a book and a cup of coffee!

  • Dale M.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    This is a great cabin nestled in the woods of Nar Harbor. It’s far enough away to be out of the bustle and traffic of Bar Harbor yet just a few short minutes away from the entrance of Acadia and downtown Bar Harbor. The cabin is wonderful, the kitchen was fully equipped with every pot and pan and utensils that you could possibly need. My wife and I lived our stay and were sad to leave.

  • Nikole B.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    The cottage was very clean and well appointed. It was in close proximity to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The hosts were very friendly and even made a homemade pie for us to enjoy! If we are ever taking a trip to Maine again I would definitely look to see if this place was available.

  • Jayden P.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    This cottage is great! It is the perfect size for around 4-5 guest and has a large selection of books, games, and movies to enjoy in case the weather is not ideal for your trip. The location gives you privacy while also being right outside of Acadia NP. James and Marilyn are extremely kind and generous. They checked in to make sure we were warm enough since it was chilly when we visited and even made us a pie. If I ever go to this area again, I will definitely be staying here!

  • John I.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    Our stay at this cottage was convenient to Bar Harbor and ANP, yet the cottage is secluded and quiet which was the perfect way to experience the area. The cottage is well kept, clean and fully supplied with everything you will need.

  • Rajean B.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 22, 2024

    The property is wonderful. And convenient to the entrance to Acadia National Park. We did experience a disastrous check-in process. No communication at all with the hosts with the address or check-in process. Tried multiple ways to connect, including contacting VRBO directly multiple times, with no luck. Scary. Finally got resolved 3-4 hours after the check-in time.

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    The cottage is conveniently located near Acadia National Park, as well as a very short drive to Bar Harbor. The cottage is very cozy with all the amenities that are needed for a comfortable stay. The hosts are close by, very helpful and willing to provide any information or needs that the guests may have.

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