Ocean-Beach Front Cottage on Blue Hill Bay w/ Mt Desert Island on the Horizon...

The location and view were excellent. It was a little cold but the portable heaters did the job! The hardwood floors were nice but we brought a couple of runners so that our dog wouldn't slip and they worked perfectly. Had every appliance and kitchen utensil you could want or need!

The location could not be beat. 5 stars. We were familiar with the cove and the cottage before renting and our expectations based on the location and the cost per night were high. There were mouse droppings on the kitchen counters and in drawers. There were no cleaning supplies available. No paper towels. There was a dirty used sponge in the kitchen sink and no clean ones available. Luckily we drove from home and had brought some of these things ourselves. I washed the comforter on the downstairs bed before I would use it. It looked dirty and was visibly stained. The cookware needs updating. The kitchen faucet needs repair as does the handle on the oven door. There were portable heaters available and we used them as needed and were comfortable. The shower upstairs was newer and clean. The downstairs bed was comfortable. There is black mold in the downstairs tub that needs attention. Overall, it is a lovely cottage and has so much potential. We did report some of these major things to the owner and he responded quickly. We would love to return in the future and hope that the owner will address these issues to make the cottage as upscale on the inside as it is on the outside, and as the price to stay there reflects what a renter might expect to find upon arrival. :

I had read the reviews and knew not to come in after dark, but we came in after dark and it was raining. It was very difficult to find the house. I wish there had been more signage to guide us. Or a heads up from Tim.This was a typical Maine beach cottage on the water.No frills. A small television and the heat came from the gas fireplace. Once again, I had read all the reviews and was expecting that.But what made our stay worthwhile was when we walked out the back door and saw that million dollar view. It was simply breathtaking.

The best part of this stellar location and home is the view, without a doubt. It is stunning to wake up to and enjoy throughout the day. The isolation at the end of a private dirt road was exactly what we wanted. Although 40 minutes form Bar Harbor / Acadia we were happy to drive the distance for the view. Inside the house much of it is dated though quaint, in need of TLC. The kitchen sink faucet had a leak which only manifested when fully on/open. There were several light bulbs out or simply not present, including the outdoor lights atop the house. Which would have been nice for taking out the dog at night. Each bed had a well-aged mattress and old, non-supportive pillows. If driving here from your own home bring lots of items for the kitchen, including a sponge as the one provided looked to be a year old and beyond its useful life. Also bring toilet paper and tissues, as well as soap for bathrooms, etc. The more you bring the more comfortable you will be... The first floor bathroom had no lock on the door and also, oddly, no fan or window. Outside the farmer's porch was very welcoming, including generous seating. For the lawn there were Adirondack chairs and more. There's ample parking for 4 or 5 cars. If you do have a dog with you check out Woodlawn nearby. Great walking trails. Overall we were happy to have chosen this house and might even consider returning one day. But there are many, many other properties available in the area.

We had a wonderful stay here and did not want to leave. The location does it all. The host was very easy to communicate with and we will surely be back to this special place.

Great location and amazing views couldn’t ask for a better place to start my morning with a cup of coffee with an excellent host who is very responsive

Wonderful property serving all the quintessential Maine vibes. The house was clean, comfortable and right on the water! You can't beat the views and tranquility at the property and we truly enjoyed being removed from Acadia on a quieter peninsula which was extremely fun to explore!

Truly fabulous location. Beautiful, peaceful, just glorious! Some of the furniture could use updating, but again, the view made up for all of that!

This was a wondeful waterfrony stay. Beautiful views of the harbor, perfect gathering space. Clean and organized. Loved the fireplace for the chilly weather.

The house was very efficient. Kitchen and living space was nice. Only downfall was having one television. Check-in process was very easy and communication with the property owner was excellent. The view from the front yard was absolutely stunning!!!

beautiful views, great location, great house.

What a beautiful property! My family stayed for a week and loved every minute. Close to Acadia and Bar Harbor, but truly amazing enough to make it hard to leave. The beach and seals in your own backyard cannot be beat. We were 7 adults and a child and fit perfectly. Kitchen is well stocked and communication was great (though we didn’t need much while there).

We were looking for something close to Acadia but quiet and away from the crowds and this spot was absolutely perfect! We ended up spending most of the trip just enjoying the house and ocean right out the backdoor as it was everything we had hoped for.

House size and view were fantastic. It was isolated but yet still not far to restaurants or grocery. Only 30 min from Acadia and Bar Harbor. Downside was that it was not very clean and there was no hand towels in bathrooms to use. We also had to find a closet with towels and one of the beds was not made. So we had to find sheets and make ourselves. Finally it was listed there was a futon when really there was only a futon mattress so one of us slept on a floor on a very old futon mattress. I think each room should also have a simple box fan available too as it was 97 one day. Overall, the place has great potential and the view and location was amazing but the finer details were grossly lacking for the price we paid.