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

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

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The front porch of the Kerr Cottage with sitting area & game/puzzle table
Northeast Creek in the Fall.
Master bedroom Queen bed with custom crafted quilt.
Second bedroom twin bed with extra long mattress
Second bedroom twin bed with extra long mattress

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

10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Bar Harbor, ME
  • Popular LocationVillage Green12 min drive
  • Popular LocationBar Harbor Whale Watching12 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)13 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park's Visitors Center14 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Front Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

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

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. This room has a private bath with shower and lots of towel racks.

Light cascades into the second bedroom with its twin extra-long beds. Cuddle up under the quilts or write letters at the desk. The oak bureau and private closet provide ample storage. The adjacent bath with tub/shower also serves the living room.

The living area has a pillow-filled sofa suitable for sleeping, easy chairs, and a flat screen TV with Home Theater Surround Sound, Cable, and DVD/CD player. A wide variety of movies are 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 kitchen with its refrigerator/freezer, electric stove and oven, separate convection microwave, toaster, 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.

Property manager

James & Marilyn Kitler
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
See the Template Lease for a list of House Rules. The items in green are specific to a particular client.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Bubble Rock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Acadia National Park and Hulls Cove Visitor Center. Traveling with kids? Consider George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Village Green - 12 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 12 min drive
  • Shore Path - 12 min drive
  • Acadia National Park - 12 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 14 min walk
  • Geddy's - 11 min drive
  • Stewman's Downtown - 11 min drive
  • Thirsty Whale - 11 min drive
  • Fish House Grill - 12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fernando C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well located and comfortable cabin
Easy to find and well located about 5 minute drive to Acadia park and 12 minutes from Bar Harbor. The cabin is clean, bright and comfortable with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and well equipped kitchen. Located in a wooded area that is very quiet but close to a road. Owners are friendly and available (live up the road) and welcomed us with a home made pie. We were lucky to spot a red fox walking in the woods around the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private cottage in the woods
Well stocked, convenient location. Hosts James and Marilyn are great! Would say here again! Thanks so much…
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin in the woods
Very clean property that is fully stocked. The owners are lovely and stock the cabin with several brochures of activities around Bar Harbor. The location is a quick drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor shops and restaurants. I highly recommend this property to families.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place. Great Owners.
I really enjoyed my stay. I highly recommend the cabin. It has a forested location that is not far from Bar Harbor. The place was very clean with plenty of room. The surroundings were very quiet. The owners were great. I attended church with them. They were helpful in every way.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

marc t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfection
The Kitler's cottage is a luxury house- with every comfort imaginable. We enjoyed it all! Walks around the tranquil neighborhood, many hours enjoying the porch, hanging out reading and playing games! We all slept extremely well- the beds are SO comfortable! Two bathrooms with separate showers as well- was a huge plus! A perfect place to stay! We did it all- biked the carriage roads, hiked cadillac mountain, sea kayaked at Hadley Point, ate in Bar Harbor- everything was so close! What a blessing to have found this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by James & Marilyn Kitler

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We are Mainers - although we are, in local parlance, from away. Marilyn first came to her family's cabins in Maine as an infant. James came when he started dating Marilyn. We have come every summer since 1967 and settled here in 2002, drawn by the area's natural beauty and its vibrant, richly varied community. It always has been a respite from our busy careers as schoolteacher and engineer/investment analyst.

Why they chose this property

The Kerr Cottage has been a family summer camp since the 1930s, loved for its proximity to Acadia National Park. What can top a picnic on the rocks beyond Thunder Hole, where you can watch the powerful waves spray foam on the shore? In 2012 James and his cousins from California initiated a major project to rehabilitate and expand the Kerr Cottage, transforming and bringing it to modern standards of comfort and convenience. It is now a bright, airy cottage, a private refuge near Frenchman's Bay.

What makes this property unique

The Kerr Cottage is a place for families to gather and enjoy each others' company. There are quiet corners in which to read a book, rock in a chair, or work a puzzle. Social spaces in the kitchen, living room and front porch provide comfortable spaces for eating, conversation, playing board games, or enjoying the AV system It is in the woods, sheltered and shaded by trees, but convenient to the small towns of Mount Desert Island and the Acadia National Park.

Languages:

English

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