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Oceanfront Cottage with incredible views of Acadia National Park mountains

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 491.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Cottage with incredible views of Acadia National Park mountains

Hill Side Cottage sits within feet from the Ocean on the Western shore of Somes Sound in the village of Hall Quarry.

Hill Side offers all the amenities of home, including: Full size appliances, washer / Dryer, all linens, granite fire place, large deck, flat screen satellite TV, WiFi, private parking with unobstructed breathtaking views over Somes Sound and Sargent Mountain.

Our Cottage comes with access to 3 deep water docks perfect for fishing or keeping your boat. Enjoy the sunrise and quiet island atmosphere from your own deck, and listen to the loons at sunset. A deep water mooring is complimentary if you are bringing / renting a boat.

Hill Side cottage is well maintained, and kept to the highest standards in cleanliness and quality. We provide firewood, soap, detergent, paper towels, trash removal, and a large kettle to cook your fresh Maine lobsters which we have available at our dock. Enjoy fine local restaurants, and spend the day in Bar Harbor which is only a 10 minute drive. Enjoy the peaceful surrounding rich in wildlife and amazing views.

Property manager

Paul Grindle
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Oceanfront Cottage near Acadia National Park with quick access to Bar Harbor

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  • Kitchen
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Otter Cliff - 21 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 28 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cottage with incredible views of Acadia National Park mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cottage with incredible views of Acadia National Park mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cottage with incredible views of Acadia National Park mountains?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cottage with incredible views of Acadia National Park mountains located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Maine Granite Industry Museum, Acadia Repertory Theater and Long Pond. Acadia National Park and Beech Cliff Loop are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special cottage on Somes Sound

Lovely home. Beautiful view. Very well supplied and stocked. Friendly host was very helpful as we contacted him several times. I love Marilyn’s paintings throughout the home! On the downside: in all my years of traveling and renting homes/condos, I ve never been asked to checkin so late and checkiout so early!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Great View

Hillside provided all of the necessities, was clean and has a great view from the deck. The host was wonderful in turning on lights since we arrived after dark. My husband and I had a great week hiking in Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana O.

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

Amazing location

What a wonderful cottage with a spectacular view! The location was quiet and serene yet convenient to explore Acadia, Bar Harbor, & the other harbor towns on MDI. The cottage was very comfortable with everything we needed during our stay. The deck was our favorite part - we spent a lot of our time while at the cottage relaxing and enjoying the view from there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

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

nice outdoor space

extremely responsive and accommodating owner only point and it’s not a complaint is that the dock is not directly connected to the house so the pictures online or a little misleading not a big deal at all great space for a little baby to run around a nice outdoor areas for eating, sitting and reading reading.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E., Arlington, MA

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

Great location, comfortable digs, responsive hosts. Would definitely return

Check-in was easy and everything was clean and ready for our arrival (including a fire laid in the fireplace). We were visiting the last week of August and so did not need either heat or A/C — just the ceiling fan. We particularly enjoyed the spectacular view across Somes Sound from the private deck and the shared floating docks. We watched osprey fishing i the Sound and had two bald eagle flybys during our week’s stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D., ELLICOTT CITY

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

Fantastic location

This property was exactly what my family needed and was looking for. You can't say enough great things about the views from the property, the proximity to Acadia National Park, and the property itself. The owners make sure you have everything you need, had the easiest check in process to date, and was equipped with everything a typical VRBO would have. We will definitely considering coming back to this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B., Frederick

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

Beautiful view, quiet location

We had a very pleasant stay at Hall Quarry. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The owner was very responsive to any of our needs. Plenty of room for a family of four. Though not the fault of the host, the internet was spotty on rainy days. Just something to be aware of so have other things to do! The views from the deck were beautiful! Sparkling water, and, if you get up early enough, fantastic sunrises! Apparently there were other cottages nearby, but we did not hear or see them. Very private.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G., Wrentham

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

Great location for a quiet get away.

The Hall Quarry location afforded great views from its full length deck of sunrises over Somes Sound on Mt. Desert Island. The house itself contained all the kitchen necessities, had a great automatic grill/smoker, and was very comfortable to stay in. It was no more than a 20 minute drive to just about anywhere on the island including Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park . The house is set well off of any main roads and is extremely private and quiet. On moonless/cloudless nights the stars just exploded across the sky. The house was set-up great for one or two couples with kids. Plenty of room. Paul and Ashlee, the hosts were very responsive to every query. Although we are not boaters, it looked like there were good accomodations for those who are.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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

Wonderful cottage for a little peace, close enough to anything you may want to do.

The Hillside property we stayed at was great for our 4-person young family, we even could have hosted another family member or two comfortably and did host another 6 people for an early dinner. All the right kitchen utensils and quality non-stick pans, make sure to not use metal on them! The fireplace during our late April stay was used quite a lot for ambience and a little direct warmth, having a nice fire going with subtle lighting above while unwinding with some games after a day hiking and exploring was the icing on the cake of this trip. The satellite TV has some good music channel selection and always a movie on for most age groups. The view from behind double slider doors is great if it's too cold outside, but out on the expansive deck was where I spent some nice mornings and late afternoon quiet time. You can really take in all the atmosphere of Somes Sound, the only fjard in North America, and the adjacent mountain peaks of Acadia National Park. The upstairs bedroom has low head room, so best for the littler kids and you have to stay very aware of the ceiling or you'll regret it! The downstairs bedrooms were comfortably sized with soft cozy beds, good closet space for hanging jackets and sufficient dresser space. The owner Peter was very responsive to inquiries and anything we may have needed, getting lobster right at the dock was a treat for the kids and Peter provided a brief lesson and talk about lobster, the quarry area around us, history of the buildings and answered other questions they had. We packed a lot into a week, I highly recommend making an appointment with the Granite Museum where Stephen Haynes can give a great presentation about how the environment you're staying in was formed millions of years ago and the history of the granite industry that was here. Then when you return to your cottage try to imagine the roads, rocks and area you are staying in used to be a bustling quarry. Also the Acadia Mountain trail, Jordan Pond loop trail with a detour up to Bubble Rock if you're up for a scramble, walking to Bar island at low tide for a view into Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain for sunset at Blue Hill overlook. Of course a day in town and lobster dinner is also necessary. We did a lot more, but those were highlights for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anatoliy P.

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

Excellent Place!!!

Will come back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

joe a.

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

4th of July In ACADIA!!!!!

Really can't say enough about this property, but ill try. The owner went above and beyond, A million dollar view, property is INSIDE Acadia national park and only 15 minutes from Bar Harbor. Of ALL the places we've rented in the past this property is by far the most well cared for by the hard work put in by the owner. Cant wait to go back soon. Thanks again to Paul and his family.

10/10 Excellent

james W.

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

Outstanding Location

Water view was great. Cottage was clean and well kept.

10/10 Excellent

david r.

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

It was wonderful!

The house was perfect for us. Such a peaceful view from the living room! It had everything we needed.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

JOHN M.

Superior property

Very private setting and with a great view of Somes Sound in Hall Quarry, ME. All amenities are there to make this a great vacation stay. We have been going there, almost yearly, since 1985.

10/10 Excellent

jay r.

Exhale, a respite like few others

Since discovering the Hill Side several years ago we can't imagine this not being part of our lives. Ashlee & Paul are perfect hosts and the Hill Side offers all the conveniences of home coupled with spectacular views, a wood burning stove & tons of privacy. They have thought of everything. The toughest decision once you arrive is whether go out and take in all the Island has to offer or stay put and luxuriate in your surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

JOHN M.

This is a wonderful property.

We have been coming to Hillside since 1984 (missed a few years). The view of the Sound and mountains is fantastic. Privacy is excellent, and the house itself is great with a large open deck, very comfortable living arrangements, and all the basic comforts of home. All which transfers into an ideal place to stay on MDI, away from the bustle of Bar Harbor, but with close access to all MDI has to offer.

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Hosted by Paul Grindle

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