Oceanfront Island Cottage Close To Acadia

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Milbridge, ME

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)49 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center78 min drive
Village Green79 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching82 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master - King bed

1 King Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Second bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Just to the north of Acadia National Park's Schoodic Peninsula, escape to our charming family cottage on the shores of Downeast Maine. A wildlife lover's dream, our guests have enjoyed visits by moose, foxes, seals, eagles, deer and wild rabbits, and steady stream of hummingbirds. Located on a small Maine island, it is easily accessible by car over a causeway. This two bedroom, two bath cottage has a cozy and welcoming ambiance that will make you feel right at home. A fully equipped kitchen invites you to cook at home and, of course, prepare your own lobster feast. Take in the evening performance of the moon and stars while gathering around the outdoor fire pit next to the shore.

The bay is perfect for kayaking and the rocky shore is an enjoyable spot to sit and take in nature, replete with sightings of eagles, loons and seals that call the bay home. Hikers will enjoy climbing Pigeon Hill or a trek through Petit Manan State Park, just a couple of miles down the road. Live Lobsters may be purchased daily from a nearby Lobster Pound, also located on Bar Island.

Property manager

John Zito

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Welcome to our cozy cottage on the ocean.

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Milbridge

Located in Milbridge, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Egg Rock Lighthouse and Criterion Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and Catherine Hill Winery. Bar Harbor Whale Watching and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Milbridge, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 78 min drive
Village Green - 79 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 82 min drive
Shore Path - 82 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 93 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Milbridge House Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪44 Degrees North - ‬12 min drive
‪Vazquez Mexican Takeou - ‬12 min drive
‪Hometown Shellfish - ‬10 min drive
‪Lawrence Ray Fishing Industries - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Island Cottage Close To Acadia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Island Cottage Close To Acadia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Island Cottage Close To Acadia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Island Cottage Close To Acadia located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Petit Manan Point, Rogers Point Beach and Bartlett Maine Estate Winery. Ray Point is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) away.

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Sept 2023

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

Stay at picturesque cottage in Maine

Stayed for 4 nights at this lovely cottage. Was very relaxing watching the tides come in & out. I was able to experience a variety of weather while there, which was cool - foggy days to bright sunny days. John was very responsive.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeremiah t.

16 Aug 2023

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

Gorgeous Views on the Ocean

We had a wonderful time and relaxing stay, kayaking in the ocean, sitting by the fire at night and a reasonble drive to Bar Harbor where we enjoyed a couple days & drove to the top of Cadillac Mountain on a picturesque morning. Great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

26 July 2023

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

A tidy peaceful getaway

The cabin was everything noted online and very clean and the entire property was tidy. The location was oriented such that it felt very private was no noise around other than nature. Even saw bald eagles in their element. Entire process was easy and all met or exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this place for an extended vacation or even a short getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lien Emilie S.

16 July 2023

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

Stay at cottage in Milbridge, Maine

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage. Nice updates. Felt cozy, but was roomy at the same time. Beautiful view which included wildlife. Short drive from Acadia National Park. Wonderful breeze in the evening. Will be recommending this cottage to our friends and family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy E.

16 June 2023

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Packandrelax

It was a great cottage and the host were extremely accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

13 June 2023

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Everything promised and more

Beautiful and comfortable home and location. Super quiet, steps from the water and very well stocked. Host was proactive with communications. We had no issues and wanted for nothing but the peace and quiet of starring at the tides coming in and going out. We watched birds and even saw a seal from the property. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

5 Oct 2022

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Tranquility in Maine

The home is in a very quite neighborhood. The owners made sure that every possible need that we might have was taken care of before arriving. Watching the tide move in and out and all of the lobster boats coming and goi g was very nice. (I love the lake at home). If you want to cook your own lobster they provide what you need to accomplish this. If grilling is your calling no worries,provided. We’ve been on a very long road trip one that will last about three weeks and we feel this has been the best adventure we’ve had. Definitely worth stopping in to spend a few days or more.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha P., Bayboro, North Carolina

14 Sept 2022

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Maine Getaway 2022

The Picturesque Island Cottage in Milbridge was perfect for our mini vacay celebrating both our retirements! The home was lovely, super clean and has the best view! We enjoyed coming back in the evening and relaxing outside watching the tide come back in. We look forward to returning soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Aubrey F., Richmond, Virginia, USA

2 Sept 2022

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A cozy and adequate retreat on the water

A cozy home that had obviously nurtured the owner family in lovely fashion. The owner could not have been more helpful and available.The home had everything you need for a short stay. The house was a bit dated - certainly not a five star - but totally comfortable. The view out the front porch of the bay was expansive, only slightly marred by the lobster processing plant across the water one mile away. It was usually quiet on this island with an occasional truck going by on the dirt road to the seafood processing facility nearby. All in all, we enjoyed it although quite expensive in season.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F., Sugar Land

29 Aug 2022

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Lovely secluded property

We all loved this place. It is so quiet here that we couldn’t even hear another car. The views from the windows all across the back of the house are superb. The house is very clean and the owner is super responsive. We enjoyed walking out on the mudflats at low tide and finding treasures. We enjoyed birdwatching from the house. The hummingbirds who visited us at the feeders set out by the owner are just charming. Cute dinnerware and a family cookbook and all of the feelings that this is a loved family home.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lenny R.

28 Aug 2022

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Amazing

Great house and even better location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia E., Baton Rouge, LA

14 Aug 2022

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The Name Says it All! Picturesque waterfront Maine Family Home!

Felt like coming home to the family vacation cottage. Well stocked kitchen with all cooking accessories imaginable. Comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms. Very clean and ample room for a family or couples to relax. Bring your own coffee to enjoy on the porches while watching wildlife in this bird sanctuary. This location is about an hour from Bar Harbor with Winter and Birch Harbor a short drive away. Plenty to see and do or just sit waterside and watch the tide come in and out. We enjoyed the outdoor seating around the fire pit at night. Ample screened windows for the cool breeze, no A/C needed. Plenty of fans provided. We really enjoyed this place and hope to return. Perfect for two empty nest couples escaping for a long weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

29 July 2022

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A bit of heaven an hour from Acadia's Hulls Cove entrance

Beautiful family cottage from which to enjoy cool evening breezes even on the hottest of summer days, down time after the crowds at the National Park. Updated and cozy. Kitchen fully outfitted. Perfect for star gazing, and campfires. All conveniences anticipated. Wish we had stayed longer!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leijun H.

11 July 2022

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great place to stay for a relaxed vacation

This cottage was clean and cozy. It has everything that the owner boasts in the description. We enjoyed the incredible view every day. The kids picked mussels and tiny crabs at low tide, and got stuck in the sticky mud :) We saw eagles, hummingbirds, deer, and a boat catching fishes with nets not far away. At night, without the light pollution in the city, the stars had never been clearer and brighter. The cottage is reasonably close to many places (10-min driving to a grocery store, about 1-hr driving to bar harbor). We cooked lobsters twice and appreciated all the cookware in the cottage (we quickly evolved from buying lobster rolls from restaurants to making our own, which was much cheaper and equally tasty). It was a peaceful 4 days of stay with lots of fun. Highly recommend! The only complaint is that somehow the fountain water was a little yellowish. We bought plenty drinking water from the grocery store. So it was not an issue at all.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary W., Keller, TX

23 June 2022

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Picturesque Cottage

The cottage is exactly what we were looking for. Peaceful and quiet and located on a beautiful cove. We saw seals, eagles, deer, bunnies and all kinds of birds almost daily. The cottage is wonderfully equipped; lovely kitchen with every plate and gadget imaginable. Bed was very comfy. Bathrooms are very large for a cottage. Loved having use of washer & dryer. Town of Milbridge is quaint and not far away. Would love to come back one day!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bret D., Michigan

19 Oct 2021

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We had a wonderful stay. The property was every thing we hoped for. Easy drive to Acadia!

We hope to stay there again some day! Highly recommend. BD

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger H., DeKalb IL

3 Oct 2021

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Peaceful Cottage on a Bay

A very nice down-home cottage to plant your roots for a stay! The owners have opened up their family cottage for travelers to stay, and it feels “just like home”! Very clean, and it has most all amenities you’ll need. They recently added a Sprint WiFi hotspot and it worked very well for us — a plus in our books! The surrounding area has lots to offer. Our favorites: Chipman’s Wharf (good selection of seafood and fresh and frozen lobster— all to take home to enjoy), Schoodic Point and Winter Harbor/Prospect Harbor. Milbridge (town to the north) with a nice gift shop, adequate grocery store, and lots of local color, and for a nice dining experience, the Crocker House Country Inn. If you want a costal Maine experience in a quiet bay, THIS is the place to land!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

17 Sept 2021

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Silence, Beauty, Serenity

This property gave us a million dollar view! A sweet, cozy, warm environment. It was within an hour of every spectacular hike we could imagine in Maine! All the comforts of home.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth and David E., Mountain Brook

24 Aug 2021

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Wonderfully Equipped Cottage in a lovely setting convenient to many locations in Coastal Maine

Very well appointed and clean home that provided a most comfortable and private stay. Convenient to upper Maine and DownEast areas including Acadia. The kitchen was very well appointed and it is clear that this family home is well loved. Enjoyed the beautiful view every day!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

12 Aug 2021

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Loved it!!

Beautiful place, looks even better in person. Food location. Quiet there, but not too far from Bar Harbor. Great experience. One note: not too many restaurants in the immediate area, but kitchen is very well stocked with cooking pots,.pans, dishware. We loved our week in this beautiful area!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

27 July 2021

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Perfect bay view in Maine

Loved our stay here. The house is as described and literally had everything imaginable for an at-home lobster feast!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

1 July 2021

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Perfect family get away for Maine vacation

Our family of 4, including 2 teenager boys, spent 5 days in this charming house in early June. Everyone enjoyed the house, the view, the quiet surroundings and the starry nights. First, you get all the usual amenities, such as fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, fire place, outdoor hammock, lounge chair, fire pit, etc. Then the house is not one of those typical vacation rentals. As you step in the first time, you feel welcomed by the charm and warmth that is beyond the photos you see online. As you spend more time living here, the sense of family root, pride and history are at every corner, represented by the knickknacks, decorations and the shelves of books about Maine, fishing industry, lobsters and legends of local people. The location is perfect for us, ultimate peace and quiet. There is the famous Acadia Park, Schoodic Island not too far away, and there are many trails and rock beaches nearby to explore. John provided a complete guide on their website. And as if you need another bonus, the hummingbird comes to feed/visit every day. We thank the owner for sharing their home with us. We hope to visit again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

26 June 2021

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Great time

The property had everything we needed. The location was fantastic. The views were amazing. We had a deer come right up the driveway and a Harbor seal in front of the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021