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Down East Maine modern, well equipped cottage in heart of coastal Winter Harbor

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Cottage
View from yard
View of Dining and Living areas from kitchen
Main Bedroom
Second bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Down East Maine modern, well equipped cottage in heart of coastal Winter Harbor

Autumn on the coast of Maine. it couldn't get better.

The cottage is only two miles from Acadia National Park/Schoodic Peninsula. Convenient to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island by short ferry ride. No need for car once there, as the free Islander bus transports you and your bike everywhere on the island. Once you arrive in Winter Harbor, you literally can leave your car in the driveway and get everywhere on the point by foot, bike, or free Islander bus.
Very short pleasant walk to the ferry, fishing harbor, restaurants, stores and many local galleries and artisans. Cottage comfortably includes gas fireplace, Roku equipped T.V., telephone, Wifi internet service; modern kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher, clothes washer/dryer, and a beautiful deck. Natural amenities include nearby fresh and salt water fishing and swimming, kayaking, golfing, hiking and biking trails and sunset vistas over beautiful field with Cadillac Mountain in the distance.

A range of restaurants are available as well as a well equipped food market for all your needs. Every Tuesday has an active farmer's market at the end of the lane.

No pets/no smoking

Property manager

Owner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
$200.00 deposit is refundable if cottage left as clean as found upon arrival and there is no damage beyond normal wear and tear.
Upon departure, strip beds, leave linens in clothes basket in first floor bathroom. Leave dishwasher, refrigerator, drier, trash barrels empty.
FINAL HOUSE RULE: RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR VACATION.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Winter Harbor

Located in Winter Harbor, this cottage is 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. Wild Gardens of Acadia 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.
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Winter Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Schoodic Peninsula - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 62 min drive - 63.8 km
  • Village Green - 66 min drive - 66.5 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 66 min drive - 66.5 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 77 min drive - 73.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 48 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 - ‬66 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Down East Maine modern, well equipped cottage in heart of coastal Winter Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Down East Maine modern, well equipped cottage in heart of coastal Winter Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Down East Maine modern, well equipped cottage in heart of coastal Winter Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Down East Maine modern, well equipped cottage in heart of coastal Winter Harbor located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Grindstone Neck Golf Course and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Schoodic Peninsula. Schoodic Point and Chapter Two Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property management
Nice quaint town to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was everything it said it was
Very nice place to stay. The cottage was very well stocked with everything you would need. The owners were very nice. I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely well appointed house, excellent location
12 days in "downtown" Winter Harbor late August. Easy access to Schoodic Peninsula hike, bike, ocean, ocean, ocean! Homeowner very accessible and easy to work with.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week in Winter Harbor
Fantastic house and hosts. We loved that we could walk to visit the harbor, go out to dinner, cycle through the national park, and enjoy every minute. Loved sitting on the back deck, enjoying the view, grilling, and relaxing. Anne and John were great hosts. We’d love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay at Winter Harbor
Wonderful, cute cottage close by the Schoodic Peninsula part of Acadia National Park. It's much quieter and relaxing here in Winter Harbor. It's a nice location to just visit close by attractions or venture farther out like we did to Bar Harbor, and then make a sightseeing trip another day in the other direction to Lubec, Maine on the border of Canada. The kitchen was well equipped and the beds were comfortable. Check-in was a breeze, and the hosts John & Anne were very accommodating. We had a very nice stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Stayed with family in John and Anne’s cottage. Everything was just as described and check in couldn’t be easier. Perfectly located within walking distance of several restaurants and ferry and short drive to Schoodic Acadia and farmers market just across the street on Tuesday. Would definitely stay there again. Only suggestion would be to update some of the information in the book for 2024 as it seems there have been some post-Covid changes to local businesses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Harbour, Maine
This was a great place to stay. Very clean and quiet and we had a lot of room for the 4 of us. Owners were amazing to work with. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location
Centrally located, beautifully decorated, comfortable house making our trip to the quiet side of Acadia the perfect getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darling Cottages
This is a very cozy home very close to the Schoodic Peninsula of Acadia National Park. Wonderful restaurant on the corner within walking distance. Everything was as described and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming
Very cozy in a great location for exploring the Maine coast and a nice drive across the bay to Acadia park and Bar Harbor we ate at great restraunts close by and cooked in all in all a great bacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place
Wonderful place to stay in the Acadia National Park area. John and Anne are great hosts who were alway quick to respond to any inquires. It’s near enough to enjoy and explore the Bar Harbor area while still enjoying the tranquil Winter Harbor area. House has all the amenities for a week stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage in Winter Harbor
We very much enjoyed staying in John and Anne's cottage. It is in the heart of Winter Harbor with easy access to all the shops and a short drive away from the National Park at Schoodic and nice outlooks on Grindstone. The house is well equipped and comfortable. Everything worked (although the Wifi is a bit slow). John and Anne are welcoming hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Harbor Stay
Very nice, well equipped house. Located on a quiet street within walking distance of everything in Winter Harbor including restaurants, groceries, and the Winter Harbor - Bar Harbor Ferry. Very conveniently located for exploring the Schoodic Peninsula portion of Acadia NP by car or bicycle. Day trips to Bar Harbor and the Mount Desert Island portion of the park are very doable as well, but note that Bar Harbor is a good hour drive by car. We really liked the property and would definitely book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A foggy, cozy, week in Winter Harbor
Very comfortable, spacious kitchen and dining area as well as living room/TV area. Very well supplied with all our dining and cleaning needs. Downstairs and upstairs bathroom with large walk in showers. I would suggest that the upstairs bathroom needs more hooks for towels and a small table for toiletries . John and Ann were very responsive both on line and by phone for any of our questions. We really enjoyed our week with you! Thanks, Margaret
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra M., Lake St. Louis, MO

Great cottage in a lovely community!
The cottage was roomy and cozy and clean. It is just moments away from the Schoodic Peninsula part of Acadia National Park. There are lovely gift shops and galleries nearby. The community is lovely and the people so very friendly. We went in the fall and enjoyed every minute of the hour drive through the gorgeous fall foliage to get to Bar Harbor and the main (but more people) part of Acadia. We enjoyed retreating to quiet Winter Harbor each night. John and Anne were gracious hosts from the beginning of the first communication to our departure.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

connie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acadia
Property was very nice. We had a little difficulty finding the cottage as we arrive late at night and it was dark. The house number was on the house and not the cottage as we could not see the cottage as we drove up. the downstairs bathroom did have a funky smell to it. we love the fact that we could walk to everything and the restaurants were wonderful. I would highy encourage the ferry to bar harbor.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mary D., Sparta, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay at Winter Harbor
House was clean, beds were comfortable and kitchen had everything we needed. Disappointed that there was not a smart tv and only an electric percolator coffee pot. Winter Harbor is a quaint town with shops and restaurants. Got fresh lobsters down by the harbor at the co-op and steamed them at the house. Delicious. Bar Harbor an hour away. Went to Acadia NP several times. Note that the ferry was closed in October. Bar Harbor whale watching we saw many whales on the trip. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing for Family of 5
This property location was exactly as described. My family that includes three children under the age of 8 thoroughly enjoyed the laid back atmosphere of Winter Harbor, and the views experienced at Acadia on the Schoodic Peninsula. We took the ferry from Winter Harbor to Bar Harbor one day and had a great time on the ferry. We realized quickly though that the views available at Acadia on Schoodic were just as spectacular as the views available in Acadia in Bar Harbor with far less crowds/congestion which was preferred for the ages of our young kids. There are more dining options in Bar Harbor, but we never had a bad meal in Winter Harbor. The outdoor area at the house was also ideal since the kids could play outside with a large yard area without fear of much (or any) traffic along Rand Ln.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Lancaster, Pa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Harbor Heaven
My family decided to visit Maine to see where my father grew up. We’d heard stories of Bar Harbor, Boothbay, and Bath but had no idea where we wanted to stay. We stumbled on Winter Harbor through the VRBO. WH is about an hour from Bar Harbor however it is worth every minute of the drive (or the GORGEOUS ferry ride ....literally 1/2 mile from the house.) Ann and John, the owners, were incredible; Very, very sweet and Accommodating. The house was incredibly clean and was stocked with everything you could need. There was a small grocery store within walking distance and a few restaurants too. You have to try Chase’s for amazing breakfast, and Fisherman’s Galley has the BEST crab rolls, worlds best onion rings and blueberry pie!!! Say “hi” to our new friend Matthew if you stop in.There is a lobster shack across the path from the house!!! You’ve gotta try the lobster rolls! There is no shortage of lobster and there is a lobster co-op right in WH. You can’t get any fresher! Acadia National Park is Amazing and the entrance to the park is within walking distance. There are very cute shops in WH and a great little bike shop to rent bikes. We highly recommend the bikes! Finally, if you are looking for a sweet cabin filled with everything you need, then look no further. Winter Harbor is very quiet but close enough to see and do everything that makes Maine fabulous! Thank you Ann and John for sharing your lovely, perfect home! We look forward to the next time we visit and will definitely recommend your cabin to all our friends! The T. Smith Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The leaves wow
We had a pleasant experience, however the one draw back was the TV reception there was no NFL, NCAA, or Baseball and no locaL channels the set was maybe 20 inch.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Winter Harbor House
Very clean and spacious place. Be aware that although both bedrooms are upstairs one of the bathrooms is downstairs. About 30 minutes to Ellsworth (the closest real town) that has grocery stores and other services, and about an hour to Acadia National Park. The house is almost across the street from a pretty good restaurant.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Country
We had a blast in Maine and the house was so close to things we ready enjoy doing. The house had everything you need and more. We really appreciated everything. The lobsters from the co ops were fabulous. Maybe upgrade the TV for those rainy days but other than that, perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay
We are 2 retired couples traveling together. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here on the Schoodic Peninsula. The home is well stocked and in a convenient location. The host was very responsive. We would stay here again, if we ever come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Harbor Cottage
We had a wonderful relaxing stay in Winter Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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