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Bayside Shore Front Cottage Near Bar Harbor

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High Tide on Our Private Beach
View of Kitchen and Dining room from the living room. The Bay is to the right.
Up to the Library, Master BDR and Balcony
April
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ellsworth, ME
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wild Acadia Fun Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 with two singles

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2 with one queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 upstairs with half bath.

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bayside Shore Front Cottage Near Bar Harbor

We discount for monthly stays from November to April. Please ask us about this discount before booking during this period of the year. I can send a special offer to you through VRBO.

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

Property manager

Jay Hutchins

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:30 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: dogs (limit 3 total)
We charge extra for each pet per week - $150.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The exception to the refund agreement is we refund all payments, except a $150 fee, if we rent to another guest, which is easy given enough time.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and rock climbing nearby.
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Ellsworth, ME

What's nearby

  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Wild Acadia Fun Park - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Acadia National Park - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 26 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 30 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joes - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside Shore Front Cottage Near Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Bayside Shore Front Cottage Near Bar Harbor ?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayside Shore Front Cottage Near Bar Harbor ?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Bayside Shore Front Cottage Near Bar Harbor located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ellsworth cottage is within 6 mi (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

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

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

Great stay

3 generationally together quite comfortably. The house is lovely and spotless. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. Two nice seating areas. Excellent access to the water for our kayaks. At low tide there’s a great pebbly beach. Convenient to Ellsworth shopping and Acadia for all its activities . Host was very helpful on a few occasions when we had question.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristine C.

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

Beautiful location

We had a great week at this home. A nice home base for trips into Acadia and Bar Harbor, but also nice to sit by the water and listen to the birds and watch the wildlife. The home was perfect for our needs, very clean, spacious, and comfortable! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trace G.

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

Loved it!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

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

Maine's priceless gem

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!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Perfection!

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Geneva, NY

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

Bar Harbor Week

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Lovely home in a beautiful location!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

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

Perfect place on the water

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian K.

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

Lovely waterfront

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Beautiful Bayside harbor house

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice L.

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

Lovely, memorable stay

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Great Place to Stay

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley C.

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

Awesome 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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

Gorgeous setting

Beautiful house and deck. Family had an excellent vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M., Orlando, FL

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

The best home we’ve ever stayed in

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley C.

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

Amazing and immaculate

The house was so nice and super clean. The layout is so open and much bigger than the pictures. Our family ands dogs had the most amazing time. The fact that we had AC units made the house so cool . Defiantly booking again .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARK J.

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

Beautiful waterfront home

House was great, very comfortable, had everything. Right on water with easy access. Great location between bar harbor and Ellsworth.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Bayside views and water access!

It is nicely located between Ellsworth & Bar Harbor. Private, lovely views and very comfortable. Close to Acadia national park. Loved it!
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

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

Peaceful Maine Getaway

We love Acadia and everything it has to offer and have traveled here many times over the years. This house is the perfect combination of close enough to Acadia for easy access but far enough away for peace and quiet. We were there during a heat wave and really appreciated the a/c units and being able to come home to a nice cool environment after being out hiking and biking all day. We were there at the height of mosquito season and had to use a lot of bug spray when hanging out on the deck. So be warned!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

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

Perfect Fall Family Vacation

This home was perfect for our family; 5 adults and 2 grandkids. Relaxing, homey, comfortable, spacious, convenient with wonderful sunrise/sunset’s on Union Bay. We rented kayaks from a local spot. We were on the water several times a day with the ease of beach right there at the house! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Lisa W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location

This home has everything needed for a long stay. Lots of towels, kitchen well equipped and lots of books and games. The view was amazing. However mosquitoes were horrible making it difficult to sit outside at night and enjoy the sunset. Tiki torches or fire pit would be recommended to decrease mosquitoes. The house is VERY dated and needs some TLC. ( toilet seat taped together, furniture very used, one bath was very stained from use and the other had mold around bottom of door) Kitchen microwave and cabinets need a good wipe down as well does the area along lower cabinet over hang (lots of food crumbs, dust and dirt) We also had an issue with spiders during our stay. Several in sinks and showers. The home does not have central air conditioning. It would have been nice to open windows for the breeze . However the screens do not fit correctly. They are for older windows. The town and area are nice. The drive to downtown Bar Harbor was at least 30 min and 25 to most parts of Acadia area. We did not mind the drive because we wanted to be on the water and have some privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Lynette B.

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

Beautiful retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house is beautiful and so well stocked. It's close enough to Bar Harbor and Acadia to venture there whenever you want, but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet of the bay. I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn V.

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

This Property is Sublime

When we arrived at this spot it took our breath away and continued to enchant us for the entire week. The house is fabulous-spacious and comfortable with private spaces to sit and read. The kitchen is a real working kitchen and is fitted out with utensils and serving dishes better than any place we have ever rented. The water views are beautiful and the sunsets each night were worthy of many Instagram posts and newly invented cocktails. The beds were comfortable and everyone slept very well. And added to all this -the location! -minutes from grocery stores, lobster pounds and amazing hiking trails. But you don’t really need to go anywhere. We rented some big kayaks and toured the bay, explored the rocks and seaweed at low tide and swam at high tide. Wonderful!

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Definitely Recommend

Jay’s property is comfortable, clean and beautiful inside and out. The main living areas flank the water allowing views from every location. I spent hours on the deck while my son spent hours exploring the cove. He even enjoyed exploring the creek onsite as an added bonus! The house has all the necessities to just jump in and enjoy - I successfully did my first lobster boil there too with all the essentials provided. I really can’t rave enough about this gem - secluded enough to feel total serenity on the water but all points of interest a half hour away, with Walmart a close ten minutes away. I would definitely recommend choosing this property for your Maine adventure. A couple other pointers - order Walmart pick up on your way in. Fresh fish and seafood from Parsons. My son loved the single jacuzzi tub in the main bath downstairs for nightly baths and the walk in shower in the second first floor bathroom was appreciated by my elderly parents. Also, there isn’t any A/C here which wouldn’t be a problem usually but we were there in during a heat wave - each bedroom did have its own big plug in fan to use as needed. I’ll never forget our first drive up the wooded driveway to see it open up to the house and water when we arrived. We all hopped out and ran to the water before anything else. Thank you for sharing your property Jay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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