Acadia Nat'l Pk minutes away, cozy seclusion, beautiful views.

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The cottage overlooks beautiful Goose Cove

Cook in the small, but complete, kitchen

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Parking available
Laundry
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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West Tremont, ME

Acadia National Park
‪2 min drive‬
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
‪10 min drive‬
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪23 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

2 Double Futons and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Spruce Shore Cottage sits on a secluded bluff overlooking Goose Cove, on the western side of Mt. Desert Island, minutes from Acadia National Park. The cottage includes everything you need to be comfortable. West Tremont is 6 miles from Southwest Harbor, a town with excellent shopping and several fine restaurants in every price range. From June through September we rent by the week only. All other months require a three-night minimum stay.

PETS: Dogs are welcome if they are flea-treated. We ask that dogs never be left tied up outside, and that you poop-scoop as necessary. There is a $65.00 extra charge (per week) for dog guests. The property is dog friendly. If you have furniture sitters, please bring a throw.

Property manager

Weslea Sidon

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Languages

English

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Laundry

Outdoor space

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets must be flea treated.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You may smoke outside.

Please use pet throws or extra sheets if pets use furniture. Please be honest about this.

From June-September we rent by the week only, with check in/out on Saturday. In all other months we require a 3 night minimum 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

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 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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bernard

Located in Bernard, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.

West Tremont, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
Echo Lake Beach - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 23.2 km
Cadillac Mountain - 42 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬6 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬12 min drive
‪Gott's Store - ‬7 min drive
‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬28 min drive
‪Seafood Ketch Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Acadia Nat'l Pk minutes away, cozy seclusion, beautiful views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Acadia Nat'l Pk minutes away, cozy seclusion, beautiful views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Acadia Nat'l Pk minutes away, cozy seclusion, beautiful views.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Acadia Nat'l Pk minutes away, cozy seclusion, beautiful views. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Acadia National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Seal Cove Pond and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wendell Gilley Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

7 July 2024

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

Family relaxing getaway

Enjoyed our stay. Quiet location with beautiful view within a short distance to Acadia and Bar harbor.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

15 Oct 2024

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

Serene and cozy!

Perfect stay on the Quiet Side! Cabin was so quiet and cozy, and the views are incredible. For anyone with an EV - there is an outdoor outlet right by the parking area, which was super convenient for some overnight slow charging. Thank you for the great week on MDI!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

7 Sept 2024

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

Lovely View

Property has magnificent view of the bay and is a great location for someone with dogs. Cottage is clean, overlooks the bay from a screened in porch, and provides all the basics needed. Bed is comfortable and access to Acadia and Mount Desert is excellent. Check in was easy and the hosts were very accessible and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann b.

14 July 2024

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

Lovely, peaceful and comfortable

We really enjoyed the ocean view. This is our favorite part of the Island...The Quiet Side. The house had almost everything we needed for a week long vacation on Acadia.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kate C.

23 July 2024

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

ocean view

Wesley was very helpful. She was friendly and responsive with communication.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

1 July 2023

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

Fantastic place on the quiet side!

Lovely and charming place. We had an awesome time. Would go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

24 Sept 2024

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

Comfy cottage with spectacular setting

The cottage is cozy and just as presented in the online description. From the first moment we walked into the main room and took in the panorama of sea and sky we were enthralled. We enjoyed having meals on the screen porch overlooking the water, and quiet evenings by the woodstove, for which there was an ample supply of wood. Local walks around the cove were fun, we saw herons, osprey and one eagle! While the cottage is on the "quiet side," we found nice places to walk and eat nearby. Seafood Ketch was very nice for a birthday dinner. We would come back again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

22 July 2023

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

Great Place on the Water

We loved the quaint cottage and found the location to work so well for trips into Acadia. The hosts were wonderful. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

9 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful view!

We had a lovely time. It was quiet, peaceful and had a beautiful view of Goose Cove. Our dog loved it too; he felt right at home. We were comfortable and enjoyed the breeze off the ocean. The screened porch was wonderful! Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott I., Cambridge

30 Sept 2023

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

Lovely cottage

The cottage has everything we needed and nothing we didn’t. There is a beautiful view of the cove and access to it at high tide is just down a short path and slope from the backyard. Hiking, biking, and all Acadia National Park has to offer is just a short drive away. We had a great stay and the weather was perfect during the last week of September.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

20 June 2023

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

Spruce shore @ Acadia

The cottage was very comfortable and the property offered a scenic view of Goose bay. Very pretty. Extremely relaxing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda P.

20 Sept 2022

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

Heavenly Retreat

The cottage was perfect for my husband and me! And the view is spectacular!! The location on the "quiet side" is excellent, close to everything except the chaos. The hosts are very responsive, but we didn't need a thing. They provided great suggestions on activities and places to eat. It was a perfect retreat!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

michael f.

2 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

maine 25th anniversary getaway

all in all very nice, weslea sidon was extrmely helpful, i do wish we would have received a packet with some information about the placeand it's surroundings for places for food etc.. otherwise very nice and we would like feedback on how we left the house when we left. thank you the foleys

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

29 Aug 2021

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

Nice cottage w/great view

Easy check, in since we arrived much later than we had planned. The cottage was very clean and had great windows and natural bright lighting. Enjoyed the screened in porch for dinner. Plenty of kitchen cookware supplies and nice location to access Acadia and other Mt. Desert activities without the crowds! We brought our two dogs do the extra space to roam and play (for kids & dogs) was a bonus!! Would recommend this to friends and family,

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mallory R.

3 May 2023

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

Cozy Seaclusion

My friends and I had a relaxing retreat at Weslea and Chris' cozy cottage. The water views were stunning any time of day, especially around dawn and dusk. We took advantage of the wood burning stove throughout our stay, as well as the aux cord and the provided games. Acadia was a quick 20 to 30 minute car ride depending on the trail head. Despite it being April, many restaurants, antique stores and other touristy haunts were still open on the weekend. Overall, we'd definitely recommend staying here (truthfully we want to gatekeep it and keep it all to ourselves) as it's truly magical.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert F.

2 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

shabby

It was like the owners left 30 min before I came in. Soap in the shower. Food in the refrigerator. Sheets worn. No key didn't help. Phone number for owner didn't work. Beautiful location.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

13 Aug 2024

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

Treasured Memories

Our week at Spruce Shore Cottage was just short of magical. Our party included my husband and myself and our 13 and 11 year old children. Although the path to the beach was very steep, it was passable. My shell loving daughter loved searching for treasure on the shore in low tide and wading (or swimming) in high tide. My son enjoyed flying his drone and caught gorgeous pictures of wildlife and sunsets. I enjoyed just taking in the view and the quiet serenity of Goose Cove. The pictures hardly do it justice. We found the accessibility to South Harbor convenient for grocery shopping and restaurants and enjoyed exploring the “Quiet Side” of the island. I would highly recommend hiking up Beech Mtn. The views were amazing! The house was not luxurious, but functional overall. We did move the table in between the kitchen and living room so we could sit 4 for game nights and dinner. It was also very practical to use for extra counter space. We also brought our Apple TV so we could catch some of the Olympics at night and we didn’t have any problems with the internet. We did want to point out that the recommended cove access points were either overgrown or posted as private no trespassing, so the only option was the steep path. Minor inconveniences aside, our stay left us with family memories we will treasure forever, rejuvenated spirits…and lots of shells.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxim M.

12 Apr 2023

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

Comfortable, clean cabin with great views

This is a rustic cabin inside and out, but with all that's needed for comfort, and spotlessly clean -- not a speck of dust anywhere, new sponges and towels in the kitchen (something we care about). Having two bathrooms was very handy for a family with kids. All beds are comfortable (including the futon) and the bedding is new. The kitchen counter is small, but there is a dinner table that extends big. The view of the water from the back is hard to beat, and all windows have great views. We stayed in early April and found that this was the perfect time for hiking in Acadia -- no heat, no bugs, no crowds, and parking available anywhere. The trails had some residual snow and the lakes were half-icy, which was great. Many roads were closed (seasonal repair) so some driving around was necessary, but we managed to get to all the trails we wanted. And we've hiked up the Cadillac mountain pretty much all alone. The big supermarket is in Bar Harbor on the other side of the island, about half-hour drive, but we were frequently on that side anyway. This was a great stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

23 Oct 2022

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

Comfortable Water View Cottage

Second time we have stayed at this property. Remains a great location with a beautiful water view. Very dog friendly, and the cottage was clean and cozy. Wood is supplied in abundance for the stove which adds to the comfort especially in cooler weather.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

27 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful Private Spot

Light-filled cabin in secluded spot with gorgeous water view. Clean and comfortable with excellent provisions for cooking and activities. Kitchen area is small (as shown) but has everything you need for simple meal prep. The woodstove was an added bonus on some chilly nights. Backup heat also works well. An idyllic, quiet getaway.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel N.

28 Aug 2022

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

Amazing place

Great private house with good views and you can drive to anywhere on MDI very easily.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

17 Aug 2022

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

Excellent stay

We loved our stay! The view of the water was great (the photos don’t do it justice). Would love to return in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

26 Oct 2021

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

Relaxing cottage, wonderful views

We had an incredible stay at Spruce Shore. Weslea and Curtis were considerate and welcoming hosts, the cottage had everything we needed for our week stay. The views of the cove were seriously serene at any time of day. We had great views of the full moon at night, and when it’s not full, I’m sure the stargazing is top notch. The wood stove (along with the other heaters) kept the cottage toasty and cozy when it was bordering on chilly. Access to the water was a plus - it felt like we had our own little slice of private shoreline to sit and bask in the quiet peace of the tide rolling in. We had easy trips to and from Bar Harbor and the east side of MDI for the busier parts of Acadia, and there was much to do on the quiet side - canoeing Long Pond, the Seal Cove Auto Museum, restaurants in Southwest Harbor, hiking Beech Mountain, Wonderland and Ship Harbor trails. The only downside of our stay is that it was not long enough! I think we could stay here forever (perhaps aside from long winters)! Thanks again, Weslea and Curtis.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

11 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful Location

Property’s view was exactly as advertised, and all of us spent time simply watching and enjoying. Cottage was interesting, clean and very well stocked. Beds were comfortable, and the lovely wood stove with ample firewood provided was a real bonus on chilly evenings. Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

mike d.

27 Sept 2021

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

quiet with great views

rustic cottage on quiet side of island with great views

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Weslea Sidon

My husband Curtis and I are transplanted NYers. He had been a part-time resident since the early '60's and I became one in the 70's. After owning a small antique business and working for Summer Festival of Art many summers, we moved here full time in 1999. I'm a poet and musician; Curtis is a photographer dedicated to film.

Why they chose this property

An iconic spot at the end of Goose Cove. One of the most beautiful, gentle, welcoming views on MDI. We are privileged to own it and delighted to share it. Originally owned by the summer librarian of our small village, the property neighbored ours. It was given to the Nature Conservancy to sell and we purchased it with a promise to them and our neighbor to live there and love it, and not to "develop" it.

What makes this property unique

Easy to be in.

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