Beautiful Victorian Cottage on Downeast Maine Coast ~ Next to Acadia Schoodic !

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

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Winter Harbor, ME

Schoodic Peninsula
‪5 min drive‬
Village Green
‪66 min drive‬
Bar Harbor Whale Watching
‪66 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Bedroom - Rear

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs Bedroom - Front

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom - Rear

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom off Bedroom

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

Upstairs Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Meticulously renovated 1888 Victorian cottage in downtown Winter Harbor. Let this charming home be your hub for all the activities in Schoodic Peninsula and Acadia National Park. It has space to entertain or just to unwind.

A complete renovation has preserved this Victorian's character with tall ceilings, crown molding, original trim and hardwood floors while providing modern living with open concept kitchen/dining/family rooms, granite countertops, new appliances, remodeled bathrooms and refreshed spaces. The kitchen and upstairs rooms have views of Henry Cove and the ferry landing for Bar Harbor. Outside, the inviting gardens in the side and back yards fringe the eating/relaxing areas with table and chairs. A gas fire ring, lobster cooking pot, gas grill and utensils are ready for your enjoyment!

All of Schoodic Peninsula is in close proximity, but why drive? Walk to local restaurants for morning espresso or casual dining. Groceries, gifts, banking, library, post office, historical society, art galleries, antique shops and the Winter Harbor lobster pound* are in close walking distance. Take the free Island Explorer bus to key points locally around Schoodic Peninsula and/or take the ferry for a car-free excursion to enjoy downtown Bar Harbor or continue on the Island Explorer bus to experience the larger portion of Acadia National Park. Kayak, bicycle or hike on trails at Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island and at the Schoodic Woods campground. Enjoy the works of local artists and performing arts including those sponsored in town by Schoodic Arts for All and the Winter Harbor Music Festival.

When not out and about, you can relax with an available book, game or just enjoy watching the gulls and occasional bald eagles. Or you can plug-in with wireless access to high speed internet, high definition television or watch a movie.

Property manager

Stephen Pickford

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Steep stairs & breakables

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

This property accepts credit cards

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 first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Winter Harbor

Located in Winter Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Wild Gardens of Acadia and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Winter Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Schoodic Peninsula - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 63 min drive - 64.0 km
Village Green - 66 min drive - 66.7 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 66 min drive - 66.6 km
Cadillac Mountain - 77 min drive - 73.9 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Geddy's - ‬66 min drive
‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬66 min drive
‪Fish House Grill - ‬66 min drive
‪Choco-Latte - ‬66 min drive
‪The Reading Room - ‬67 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Victorian Cottage on Downeast Maine Coast ~ Next to Acadia Schoodic ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Victorian Cottage on Downeast Maine Coast ~ Next to Acadia Schoodic !?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Victorian Cottage on Downeast Maine Coast ~ Next to Acadia Schoodic !?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful Victorian Cottage on Downeast Maine Coast ~ Next to Acadia Schoodic ! located?

This family-friendly Winter Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Grindstone Neck Golf Course and Schoodic Peninsula. Schoodic Point and Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

TERRY S.

11 October 2024

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

FALL TRIP TO ACADIA

The property was fantastic! It was an older home/cottage that has been renovated to a very high standard. The fit & finish of the home and the furnishings were excellent. It would have been hard to find a better property for the four of us to visit Maine and Acadia. I would highly recommend this property to anyone.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie J.

27 June 2024

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

Friends getaway

This is a lovely property that accommdated the six of us easily. The hosts provide everything you need to enjoy the quaint town of Winter Harbor. Definitely recommend this property!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 July 2024

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

Incredible July Vacation

The house was great. Wonderfully kept older home. Very clean and everything was perfect. We really enjoyed the charming town of Winter Harbor. We experienced several of the local restaurants and thought they were all good. Perfect place to stay if you want to relax and enjoy the quiet.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn C.

4 September 2024

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

Wonderful Mother/Daughter weekend!

Our stay was so much fun! There is absolutely nothing the host hasn’t thought of. Everything was so nice - we were pampered! We utilized the kitchen, big screen tv, grill, and even the fire pit. The beds were so comfortable! Stephen communicated regularly and replied quickly to any questions we had. We would definitely encourage others to stay here.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth Chauncey H.

25 July 2024

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

Memory lane from childhood ++

Great house and yard. Enjoyed eating in the yard and playing games inside on the foggy morning. Visits to Schoodic Point, Prospect Harbor and Corea.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

12 July 2022

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

Exceptional cottage

A beautiful cottage hands down our favorite stay so far. Premier host and beautiful peaceful location

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron K.

6 August 2023

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

Awesome and Peaceful

Our family had a great time. The home was perfect and in the perfect location. Winter Harbor is peaceful and has all you need. It’s a great launching site for exploring the Downeast Coast Line. Highly recommend the house and the owners were super easy to work with for this trip.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kieran C.

11 August 2020

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

Great home

Lovely home in a beautiful part of the country. Great host who anticipated our every need.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

9 July 2022

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

Acadia National Park Area vacation

House on the water with Acadia National Park in background. Clean, well kept home. Friendly host. Close proximity to Bar Harbor and Park.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

2 June 2023

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

Great Stay

We were a group of 5 adults and two kids. This was one of our favorite properties we have stayed in. Everything was clean and well organized. There was everything you could need as far as condiments, seasonings, coffee pods, tea, and the list goes on. Great location for a short walk to the store and to food. We truly enjoyed our stay here!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandhya X.

6 June 2019

Spacious and warm place and great location

The house was great. spacious with lot of living area too along with the 3 bedrooms. Has all amenities we needed. House was clean and tidy

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

John T.

21 August 2023

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

Outstanding Experience #2 !!

We stayed at this property last year and it was one of the best experiences ever. This year even better! Our compliments and appreciation to Stephen. This is a jewel of a house in a jewel of a Maine town!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendie G.

2 July 2024

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

Relaxing Summer Visit

We had a wonderful time at this charming home. It is one of the best rentals I have ever visited. It felt more like staying at a friend’s home. The house was well stocked with so many extras that enhanced our stay. We preferred the quiet atmosphere of Winter Harbor over the hustle and bustle we found on our visit to Bar Harbor. Our favorite activity was definitely the time we spent searching for sea glass on the sandy beach near the house. The local grocery store had everything we needed and the grab and go chowder was some of the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommend and hope to return one day!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

12 July 2021

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

Wonderful!!

This is a lovely home, meticulously maintained. Location is ideal for exploring the mainland side of Acadia. Stephen & Suzanne are wonderful hosts who are quick to respond to any questions/needs. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcella B.

28 August 2021

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

Beautiful lovingly restored home

Beautiful house with everything you could need for a lovely, relaxing respite. Winter harbor was a great town to walk and bike. Very quiet with close access to the schoodic peninsula portion of Acadia. Air conditioning much appreciated and needed during our stay

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

8 October 2021

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

Amazing home

The property was spotless when we arrived. The house was charming and a perfect Maine experience. It’s located minutes from the beautiful Schoodic Peninsula part of Acadia National park. If your looking for the perfect Maine vacation this is the place.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David P.

2 August 2024

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

Ideal 4-family gathering

Our adult children and their partners met us in winter Harbor for a short family gathering. Time was limited because of their jobs so we needed a location where everything we needed and wanted to do was close by. The Victorian cottage in Winter Harbor was perfect. Is attractive and well equipped with all the amenities we needed and more. The location was perfect for biking in the park for walking to restaurants and shops and exploring nearby communities. The outdoor space was small, but work nicely with the firing in the center of the picnic table, a bike rack, and nice gas grill. It also had a pleasant view, and the neighbors were very nice, allowing us to set up our cornhole on the edge of their property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth G.

21 August 2021

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

wonderful getaway

Perfect in every way. House was so charming and immaculate. Host thought of everything. Great location. So peaceful and relaxing. Will definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN Q., Silver Spring, MD USA

24 June 2023

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

An exquisite home

We loved this charming, comfortable, delightful home. It is beautifully decorated, with lovely linens, plenty of towels, and many small touches that made our stay ever so nice. The hosts were terrific in providing detailed information about the house and fabulous suggestions on what to do in the area. It is over an hour's drive from the main parts of Acadia but the Schoodic side of Acadia was gorgeous and we enjoyed our time in Winter Harbor.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin I., West palm beach

4 June 2018

AMAZING!

Absolutely gorgeous home. Perfect location. Great harbor down the road. Adorable 5 and 10 store and delicious cafe all in walking distance. I didn’t want to leave. Thank you!!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shana J.

1 August 2021

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

Acadia Express

The house was really beautiful! We enjoyed our limited time there, and check in and check out were simple. The beds were comfortable and everything we needed was in working order. The hosts were very communicative, and no problems arose that we needed to handle during our short stay. We would consider renting from Stephen and Suzanne in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

30 July 2020

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

Winter Harbor

A gracious host and charming house that is very well organized and set up for a seamless stay. The charming hamlet of Winter Harbor was a good base for our explorations of the Schoodic Peninsula and Petit Manan. We enjoyed kayaking on Tunk Lake with the children and to some nearby islands in the bay. We loved the old time general store and nearby shops. Thanks!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Y.

20 June 2023

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

Quiet Acadia getaway

Lovely cottage with coffee, sandwich, breakfast options just steps away. Bike rental less than a mile away to bike around Schoodic Peninsula, the quieter side of Acadia. We hiked there, as well. Also walkable to the ferry over to Bar Harbor and main Acadia National Park (if the ferry isn't running, it's an hour drive). The cottage is very comfortable, clean and well-maintained, and the info provided about the cottage and surrounding area very helpful. Stephen is an excellent host.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

19 June 2021

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

A Winter Harbor treasure!

Four of us enjoyed this beautifully kept spacious house and garden for a week and we loved exploring Schoodic Peninsular, Corea, Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge, the local cafe, stores and restaurants. This home is centrally located in Winter Harbor, we enjoyed walks from the house and it is in walking/ biking distance from many of the area attractions, including the Lobster Co-op! The locals and neighbors we interacted with were friendly and helpful and we all fell under the spell of this lovely home and and its place in Winter Harbor, Maine.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla O.

3 July 2018

Hidden gem of Acadia

This home and it's accommodations is absolutely everything I thought it was going to be and more! I really wanted to make sure I found a house big enough for two families , and this house was absolutely perfect. Open rooms, bed room/bath downstairs for early risers and two bedrooms/bath upstairs. The beds were so comfortable and kitchen had everything you could think of to wip up some fabulous Seafood, We will surely be back !!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Pickford

We've worked hard all our lives and owning this vacation home is a dream come true for us. We look forward to retiring some day but in the mean time we are very excited to be sharing our special place with you!

Why they chose this property

Winter Harbor is a hidden gem and is a relaxing vacation getaway and mecca for the outdoor enthusiasts. The in-town location is perfect for walking to the shops, restaurants, art galleries and engaging with the friendly residents. Step back in time by visiting the 5 & 10 store and viewing the preserved mansions on Grindstone Neck. Enjoy great food, drink and of course the fresh lobsters right off the dock! Take in a performance at Hammond Hall afterwards.

During your visit you must take the ferry to Bar Harbor and enjoy the beautiful views along the way. You can do all the touristy things at Bar Harbor and then retire to Winter Harbor for a good nights rest, away from the hustle & bustle! Also make sure you take the free in-town shuttle to site-see and go hiking at Acadia National Park, Schoodic Point. Don't forget your camera, the area is breath taking!

What makes this property unique

This older home has been carefully and lovingly renovated by the previous owners and we are very grateful. We love how light and bright the spaces are, painted beautifully and where modern meets historic. We love the high ceilings downstairs and the cozy bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen and adjacent open rooms are perfect, as are all the amenities and flowering gardens. My wife and I are the next keepers and caretakers of Harbor Gardens Cottage and we ask that you please respect and treat our property as you would your own and help preserve for others to enjoy. Please enjoy our home and your stay!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Bedroom - Rear

Living Room 1

Upstairs Bedroom - Front

Upstairs Bedroom - Rear

2 bathrooms

Bathroom off Bedroom

Upstairs Bathroom

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