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Charming, Fully-Equipped Cottage With Private Beach near Acadia National Park

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Loon Cove
Summer daze on Union River Bay
Union River Bay with Blue Hill in the background
Summer on Union River Bay
Sunset over the bay

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Trenton, ME
  • Wild Acadia Fun Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming, Fully-Equipped Cottage With Private Beach near Acadia National Park

This is a wooded property located on deep water oceanfront of the Union River Bay. Although the cottage is not oceanfront, visitors can easily walk a well-groomed trail to approximately 550 feet of private beach that provides access for launching kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards. Bald eagles, ospreys, loons, ducks, cormorants, great blue herons, and harbor seals commonly favor us with visits. A deep water mooring may also be available by prior arrangement. As the beach is southwest facing, sunsets are often divine.

The 1200 square foot cottage is in the woods, approximately 150 yards from the shoreline. It contains:
--Bedroom with queen-size bed and ensuite full bathroom
--Bedroom with 2 twin beds and ensuite half bathroom
--Fully equipped kitchen
--Dining/Breakfast area
--Living room with wood stove
--Den with a couch/futon that can serve as an additional bed
--Utility room with washing machine and dryer
The cottage provides Wi-fi, cable television, a gas grill, patio furniture, air conditioning, and heaters.

The property lies near the main entrance to Acadia National Park (13 miles), the town of Bar Harbor (16 miles), and the city of Ellsworth (5.5 miles). Visitors will have easy access to the broad range of outdoor, touristic, culinary, and shopping experiences offered in this beautiful and historic part of New England.

No smoking is allowed in the cabin.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Please, discuss this with us when you book.

Property manager

Brant Viner

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
1-2 well behaved dogs; vaccinations up to date.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Trenton

Located in Trenton, this cottage is by the ocean. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Seacoast Fun Park and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Trenton, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Wild Acadia Fun Park - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 26 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Village Green - 29 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 29 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joes - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, Fully-Equipped Cottage With Private Beach near Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, Fully-Equipped Cottage With Private Beach near Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, Fully-Equipped Cottage With Private Beach near Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, Fully-Equipped Cottage With Private Beach near Acadia National Park located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Indian Point Trailhead, Acadia National Park and Thompson Island Information Center. L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet and Seacoast Fun Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant woodland setting.

Property owner/manager was helpful and gracious.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

dorothy o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Acadia Cottage

This is a lovely two-bedroom one-level getaway in a private location with easy access to the towns and mountains that make Acadia special. The hosts were communicative. Unfortunately,, the weather was overcast the entire week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Another wonderful vacation at the cottage! Close to Acadia National Park but away from the crowds. A nice quiet setting with access to the water. And our hosts, Maggie and Brant were wonderful as usual. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage by the water!

We had a wonderful trip to Maine and staying at Brant and Maggie’s cottage made it even sweeter. The house is exactly as shown in the pictures plus a comfy master bed (assume twins in kid’s rooms too). We like it chilly so we used the Heat pump (which kept it cool and we were so thankful for). The property the cottage is on is lovely, truly magical. We saw deer, nesting (and flying) bald eagles and my children have already expressed that they miss Brant and Maggie’s pups Milly and Angel. We enjoyed walking down to the beach daily to see the eagles, walk on the rocks and hunt for crabs or sea glass. It’s an easy 30-40 yard walk that made the property exceptional. We were welcomed kindly by Brant and also had a bottle of wine and local treats waiting on us at the house. 20-30 mins to Acadia and Bar Harbor, 10 minutes to grocery and super Walmart if items are needed. Thank you Brant and Maggie!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nell S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation spot near Mount Desert

we had a wonderful time. The cottage is in tip top condition, fully equipped, great amenities. Brant and Maggie shared lots of local lore--restaurant recommendations, etc--and could not have been nicer. Can't say enough terrific about this experiencej And it's a very quiet and private location about 5 miles from Ellsworth and a pleasant 25 min or so drive to Acadia National Park. would be suitable for a couple or a family of 4.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loon Cottage

Nice quiet location about 25 minutes from Bar Harbor & Bass Harbor & 45 minutes to Schoodic Peninsula (highly recommend). Place was very clean. It is located in woods but follow a short mulched path to Bay front beach area. Our dog loved her daily morning swim even though water was about 50 degrees. Our 2nd trip to ANP, and we don’t plan on cooking, but liked the comfortable bed, washer/dryer, and that it was a small home. Brant showed us how everything worked upon arrival, and made sure we knew he was available if we needed help/had questions. His home is also on 12-acre property but we had our privacy. After spending our days exploring the area, nice to come back to quiet home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jack L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Host and super dog friendly property

We would travel for 1 1/2 hours to visit places that were no more beautiful than just a short walk down the path
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This spot was very quiet and relaxing. Centrally located near Acadia and other sites around Bar Harbor. Host was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Maine Getaway

My husband and I loved spending two weeks at this cozy quiet cabin in the woods. Our dog really enjoyed the freedom to wade in the water and to explore the woods and beach on the property. We used the cabin as a convenient base for hikes in Acadia and exploring nearby towns and restaurants. Brant and Maggie were wonderful hosts. They were very helpful with offering suggestions for restaurants, hikes and shops. We hope to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emelia B., Mechanicsburg, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

Very accommodating and hospitable host with a great dog friendly property! We were very comfortable, loved the beach and are going to miss our morning walks with the dogs. Excellent location to access Mt. Desert Island, Bar Harbor and Acadia. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Loon Cottage

Loon Cottage is a peaceful place, nestled in the woods. Mistakenly, we assumed from the photos that it had water views. It does not. As an older couple (mid-70s), the patio also came as a disappointment. It is a gravel area, down three unevenly spaced steps, with no hand rail. Seating and stairs made the area less than conducive to outdoor reading or dining. That being said, we had a great time! Brant is a most gracious and thoughtful host. The shore walk to the beach is a beautiful commune with nature. It is a lovely private beach that our dog throughly enjoyed. We loved the rooster crowing in the distance each morning. Sunsets did not disappoint, and we even had a bald eagle sighting. Great 11 days!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Convenient Cottage/Great location

Brant was an exceptional host keeping contact with us/showing us around the property/and making sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable. We will be back in the near future. My husband enjoyed taking pictures of the wildlife, while my children sat on the shore watching the sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loon cove

Owner was terrific, enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet retreat near Acadia

Home is well equipped and suited our needs as a place to stay with our dog while spending the days exploring Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill H., Mahwah, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a wonderful place to stay

The cottage is in a fantastic location (secluded in the woods, yet not far from Acadia), Brant and Maggie could not have been more attentive and welcoming, and the access to the beach made the trip complete! After only being there an hour, my nine year old daughter asked if we can come back again next summer. We've already booked for 2024, so the answer is yes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Maine Getaway

My family of 4 plus 1 pup had the absolute best time during our time at the cottage. Brant and Maggie are amazing hosts and my family really enjoyed meeting them and their adorable and friendly dogs. The location of the cottage was perfect for us. Secluded and quiet so we could escape the hustle and bustle of everyday, but close to town, Acadia and bar harbor. it gives the best of both worlds. My kid’s favorite activity was going down to the beach and swimming every afternoon. Sunsets from the beach are breathtaking! We just got home and already miss our time at the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Wonderful Visit

Although the weather wasn’t great, we had a wonderful time. Brant and Maggie are great hosts. We will be back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean L., Littleton, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great secluded cottage between Bar Harbor and Ellsworth.

We had a great stay at this very comfortable cottage. It was so quiet and peaceful. Just a short walk to the beach where you could see seals playing in the water and watch the sunset. it was an easy drive to everywhere we wanted visit. Brant and Maggie were so friendly and inviting. This is a great place to escape from life’s business and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Wonderful Week at Loon Cottage

Loon Cottage is perfect for a couple or a family seeking a quiet, beautiful setting that is still close to Acadia. Brant and Maggie are the perfect host and hostess. They make staying at their beautiful cottage so easy and friendly. The cottage is well-appointed and the easy access to a quiet, picturesque shore is just what we needed. In fact, Loon Cottage is the only VRBO location that we have returned to (we stayed there three years ago) and I expect we will return.! Thank you again Brant and Maggie Wanda and Larry
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Loon Cottage was everything we had hoped for. A restful and peaceful stay and close to so many activities and great experiences in Acadia NP ND and surrounding area. Brant and Maggie are thoughtful and gracious hosts! The cottage is very well set up and in a lovely wooded setting with access to Union River Bay. It was a pleasure to stay and will provide many great memories.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

EDNA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

See You Next Year!

First, Brant and Maggie were the perfect hosts. They made us feel welcomed and as if we were family. We couldn't have picked a more perfect place to relax. The cottage was everything we were hoping for and more. Secluded, but not to far from Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park and Ellsworth; we had our pick of places to buy lobster, clams, oysters and a variety of local caught seafood. Hit a few antique shops too.. While we were there we saw some eagles, loons, ducks, deer, harbor seals and even a fisher cat. The sunset was magnificent. God willing, we'll be back next year. Thank you again for everything. See you next year. 💕💕💕
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We can’t wait to come back!

Maggie and Brant were excellent hosts. They thought of everything. The setting is peaceful and we loved the beach. The kayaking was great. It is handy to Blue Hill, Schoodic point and Acadia. Lots of helpful suggestions. We can’t wait to come back! Thank you both.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation

As usual, Brant and Maggie were wonderful hosts. The accommodations were great in spite of the heat wave! It's a great place to stay. See you next summer. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2022 Stay

Our family of five had the most amazing vacation at Loon Cottage. Maggie and Brant were the best hosts and helped shape our stay into a lifelong memory for our family. They were very responsive to our questions and thorough when we checked in to make sure everything would go smoothly. They genuinely cared about making our stay enjoyable. The cottage is perfect for a family of five and a dog. It was very well stocked with everything we needed upon arrival. The location is great for access to Acadia and all that down east has to offer. And for just relaxing, the short walk to the beach is along a well maintained mulched trail. The view at the water is stunning and the sunsets are absolutly incredible. The kids played on the large rocks and even swam on the warmer days. We spent many hours beech combing and found all kinds of sea glass and interesting souvenirs. Starfish, crabs, harbor seals, bald eagles, osprey, deer, and much more nature to enjoy watching on the property. We hope to make it back soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small slice of heaven

We loved our stay at this cottage. Great location, Close enough to easily get to Acadia, far enough to escape the crowds at the end of the day. After a day of being in the park, it was nice to come home and sit on the beach while our kids played on the rocks and in the water. Our kids loved exploring the property and the beach. Brant and Maggie are great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brant Viner

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The cottage is owned and managed by a retired couple who live on the property.

Why they chose this property

It provides easy access to the many tourist attractions of the Acadia area, yet provides comfort and privacy. And, the setting is BEAUTIFUL.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese