Private Ocean side rustic cottage with beach Bar Harbor

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Bar Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park
‪10 min drive‬
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪17 min drive‬
Cadillac Mountain
‪31 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Remote rustic ocean side setting looking at stunning sunsets over Blue Hill bay from a deck and or beach bordering The Nature Conversancy . Access to Acadia National Park. Rare setting for nature enthusiast.

Property manager

Peter Horsman

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

Mountain view

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Kitchen
Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

A wonderful experience for children and teens.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Dogs should not be allowed to roam unattended .

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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 1741

About the area

Indian Point

Located in Indian Point, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
Village Green - 22 min drive - 19.0 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 22 min drive - 19.5 km
Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Shell - ‬9 min drive
‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
‪Lunt's Lobster Pound - ‬12 min drive
‪The Lobster Shack - ‬53 min drive
‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Ocean side rustic cottage with beach Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Ocean side rustic cottage with beach Bar Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Ocean side rustic cottage with beach Bar Harbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Ocean side rustic cottage with beach Bar Harbor located?

Located in Indian Point, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within 6 mi (10 km) of Atlantic Brewing Company, Acadia National Park and Long Pond. Thompson Island Information Center and Acadia Repertory Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

17 Aug 2024

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

Slice of heaven

What an amazing place. We have been coming to Acadia for years and this has to be the best kept little secret. The cabin is so homey and comfortable and the views and wildlife is spectacular. We rented kayaks that were delivered to the door and loved starfish hunting and seal watching. Very easy to get to carriage roads and bar harbor but found we wanted to spend more days hanging in the natural beauty at the cabin!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer F.

10 Aug 2024

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

Great MDI visit

Loved staying here! Sunsets over the water and Blue Hill were fantastic. Great location. Grateful for stewardship of special place and opportunity to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

24 July 2024

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

Wonderful Getaway

Property was located in the most ideal location for privacy and convenience. The cabin sat right on the water and access to the beach was just steps away. Some neat history if you read through some of the "artifacts" throughout the cabin. Our kids had a blast finding/catching crabs, clams and even oysters! Watching the seals was an event in itself -they were so close. The cabin was rustic. Nothing fancy, but we were okay with that. Somesville church had amazing baked pies (must try) - within 10 mins. Town Hill market had great deli sandwiches and ice cream - less than 10 mins. The Travelin Lobster was good and super close - less than 10 mins. Blagden Preserve had a hiking trail closeby which was convenient AND free EV charging spots (which was helpful). Lots of things to see and do.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

9 July 2024

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

Paradise

This place was amazing! Peaceful, beautiful, and just what my boys and I needed for our vacation! We woke up to the beauty of the water each day along with the seals sunbathing nearby. This was a quiet, rustic retreat close to many trails near the cabin and not far in Acadia. We are so thankful we had this opportunity and are forever grateful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri T.

9 Aug 2023

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

Rustic property on ocean front

This is an amazing spot on the ocean. We arrived late the first night and were greeted by "grunting seals" that were splashing around in the water. We really enjoyed watching them and checking out the surrounding area on paddle board and walking. This is a rustic cabin. Very simple and we thought it was really cool. Bring your own beach towels as there was only one there. Bring your own bathroom towels if you need extra as they were worn. If you need to work, bring a booster as the WIFI did not allow us to check in with work/emails etc. which was not necessarily a bad thing. Prepare to totally relax and enjoy an absolutely beautiful place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lina A., Willowbrook, IL

31 July 2023

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

Awesome stay!

This was one amazing vacation! The property has the most beautiful views of the ocean and woods. We really lucked out with the weather as it was relatively hot, so we ended up swimming in the ocean and enjoying high and low tides. Our boy enjoyed watching crabs and climbing rocks. The water here is very warm compared to the other parts of the ocean that we went to. There is also a lot to do in the area and everything is within the short distance, such as whale watching in Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, small fishing villages within 40 minute drive, lots of good antique shops. I would totally visit again despite a 20 hour drive :). Thank you for letting us stay here!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

8 July 2023

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

View!!

My family had a wonderful stay here. The view is amazing. The setting is cozy, quiet and relaxing. We enjoyed exploring low tide (definitely bring water shoes you don’t want to miss this opportunity) and all the sea creatures. And swimming at high tide (the water is much warmer than the standard Maine ocean). And the seals!!! So many seals! For reference my boys are 9 and 11… in addition to the ocean they liked exploring the woods (no big foot was to be found but lots of deer), riding their bikes down the road and hiking the trails in the preserve.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Palmetto, FL

5 July 2023

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

Nothing compares to this as Nature Lover's Retreat

I hesitate for write this review for fear of letting the secret of this amazing place out, but we are so grateful to the family who owns this unique property for making the experience of this amazing place available. It is a rare chance to experience a coastal Maine cabin surrounded by wildlife and coastal forest. There are seals and bald eagles at your front door all day long and deer at your back door. The cabin is right on the water and even the road into the cabin is through a nature preserve. The entire front of the cabin offers views across the bay in two directions. The cabin itself takes me back to coastal and lake cabins I knew as a child and I cannot express how much we appreciated the opportunity for our children to have the cabin experiences we remember from our childhoods.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

27 June 2023

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

Great little cottage on the bay

We couldn’t have asked for anything better. The view was probably one of the best around. And the house was very clean and comfortable

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Peter Horsman

My wife and I and daughter and son are the stewards for Cottage at Indian Point or commonly know locally as Uncle Toms Cabin. Dating back to my great grandfather Thomas C Higgins a store keeper in Bar Harbor that sold to the Rockefellers and Fords, my grandfather Thomas C Higgins II a civil engineer that built many stone bridges in ANP, my uncle Thomas C Higgins III librarian , all from Bar Harbor, Me.

Why they chose this property

We have this unique gem on Mount Desert Island overlooking Western Bay to Blue Hill that has been in my family dating 1802. The property is located along the ocean front at Indian Point in Town Hill Maine. For years this rustic cottage was used as an artist retreat that has allowed them to be inspired. Many visitors have commented that "we can not wait to get back to camp from other parts of the island" to enjoy the afternoon and evening sunsets. This is why my ancestors have held on to this property.

What makes this property unique

6 acres shorefront to explore with tidal pools and rock bluffs at low tide.
Large seal colony where many pups are born and raised in April.
Abundant wildlife as deer and water fowl.
A wonderful beach for kayak put in or swimming.

Languages:

English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Common area 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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