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An island on an island

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Exterior
Living area
Living room
Large dining porch with bar
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Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
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  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
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Mount Desert, ME
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationEcho Lake Beach14 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park's Visitors Center16 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main floor master bedroom

1 King Bed

Master bedroom loft

1 King Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twins bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

An island on an island

Ledgewood Cottage is nestled on three private acres on the quiet side of Mt. Desert Island. Situated on an island at the northern end of Long Pond, the largest lake on Mt. Desert Island, the home is secluded but within easy reach of all the area has to offer. The beach at Long Pond, with its dock and canoe and kayak rental, is just up the road, and the towns of Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Northeast Harbor are all an easy drive away. The nearby mountains are interlaced with National Park hiking trails. After a day of exploring the carriage roads and trails, lakes and villages of Mt. Desert Island, come back along the winding woodland road to the peace and comfort of Ledgewood Cottage.
The house is a four bedroom year-round vacation home, and features spacious living rooms on two floors, as well as two distinct master bedrooms. The two upper levels are air conditioned, and the partially below grade lower level remains comfortable year-round.
Entering from the comfortably furnished deck, you will enter a cathedral ceilinged great room. At the near end are a dining area and well equipped skylit chef's kitchen with two-oven Jenn Air range. Complimentary spices and condiments are provided. Beyond the kitchen, the larger section of the great room holds a living room, with two long couches, extra chairs, large flat screen TV and speakers. Area maps and guidebooks are provided here to help guests plan each day's adventures.
Next to the great room is the large dining porch with seating for eight, the perfect gathering spot at the start and end of the day. Three walls of windows fill the room with sunlight, and a bar holds glasses and barware, as well as puzzles and board games. On the other side of the great room, a hallway leads to two pine paneled bedrooms. The main floor master bedroom has a king bed and en suite bathroom with both a walk-in shower and deep jetted soaking tub. Across the hall, a second bedroom holds two twin beds. A laundry and another full bathroom with large walk-in shower complete the main floor.
Ledgewood Cottage's upper level holds the second master bedroom, a spacious relaxing sleep loft with king bed, two skylights, and view across the great room to treetops and sky. The lower level of the house holds the fourth bedroom, with four-poster queen bed and private outside entrance.
Newly added this year on our lower level is a large second living room, with couches, tv, and table with board games and jigsaw puzzles.
Our four bedrooms are distributed on three levels, providing guests with privacy. Our twin bedroom and pack and play are ideal for two or three younger children, and the other three bedrooms are suitable for adults and older children (the master sleep loft is just for adults).
At Ledgewood Cottage, every effort has been made to provide visitors with a rewarding and memorable vacation. Our goal is to ensure that guests have everything they need, and will feel they have truly found a welcoming home away from home.

Ledgewood Cottage is a no smoking, no pets vacation home. Due to our family's severe allergies, we cannot allow dogs under any circumstances. We ask that guests not request special permission for their own four-legged family member, regardless of size, breed, or good behavior.

Property manager

Julie Sarason
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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
For safety, the loft bedroom is for adults only,.

Events

No events allowed
Maximum 12 people on premises at any time.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fires of all types are not allowed indoors or out. The only exceptions are the grill, gas stove, and birthday candles.
No parties; maximum of twelve people on the property at any time. Maximum of eight overnight guests.

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
Note from host: Maximum 12 people on premises at any time.
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 deadlock

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive
  • Echo Lake Beach - 14 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 16 min drive
  • Village Green - 21 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Colonel's Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An island on an island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at An island on an island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An island on an island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An island on an island located?

This family-friendly Mount Desert holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Long Pond and Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Camilla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, comfortable, quiet place
The house was fantastic with all the amenities that you would need. It's on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island and yet just about a 25 minute drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Very private.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An MDI marathon experience in beautiful Acadia!
Our stay was perfect in this beautiful spacious home tucked in a quiet spot but close to everything. It is a well cared for home and we have all good things to say! We hope to return someday. Happy guests from Vermont!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Butter Week
3 couples from MI stayed at this lovely hideaway in a wooded paradise in Mount Desert Maine. After long days on the trail we cooked in the well equipped kitchen and ate so much fresh seafood we made the official name of the vacation Butter Week. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie H., Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Family Time!
We had the most remarkable stay! Peaceful, quiet, beautiful, everything we needed. Close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Couldn’t have been happier, or felt more at home!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house near Acadia!!
We had a great time!! The house is clean and very spacious. We loved that we were close to Acadia but off the main roads to give you that privacy and those natural surroundings that make that area great. The owner is great to work with and provided all information in a very timely manner. We will definitely stay here again if we come back to the area. If you are looking for a close jumping off point to Acadia especially with a larger group or with kids, this is the house for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maine Getaway
Beautiful house in a quiet woodsy neighborhood. Conveniently located to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and Bangor. House was very nice and perfect for our trip. The owners are very responsive and go the extra mile to ensure that their vacationers are happy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Retreat!
Beautiful, well maintained property on the quiet side of Bar Harbor. The listing is 100% accurate and exceeded our expectations. There is plenty of room for everyone and the home had everything we needed. Julie was fantastic to work with and it was a pleasure to rent her property. Comfy beds, beautiful linens and modern furniture.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large House, Center Island
Our family of 4 have been spending a week in Mt. Desert for the past 3 year and this time needed a larger house to accomodate another family of 3. This house did the job. The basement level good for a teen or kids to get some space - though ours never seem to give us much! Comfy large beds for rest after long days hiking Well located to be able to access any part of the island in under 30 minutes. Long pond beach 5 minutes away for a quick swim or canoe. Overall good house for reasonable cost to gain some space and serve as a good home base.to enjoy the beauty of Acadia
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mark G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wooded Retreat
Our family enjoyed our stay at Ledgewood very much. It is located in the perfect spot for easy access to Acadia National Park but secluded enough to have a quiet family vacation. The house was adequately supplied to make family meals. We appreciated the spacious living space and large dining table.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet retreat
We loved the open layout and quiet location in the woods. We were not far from hiking and other downtown shopping/eateries. We loved having a house to hang out in with our friends, as opposed to separate hotel rooms. This home made our first trip to Maine most enjoyable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann S., Stephens City, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
This was our third stay here and as always everything was great! The location is so quite and peaceful with the only sound singing birds and grazing deer. The internet is fast and great TV too. Julie is a wonderful host and is super responsive to any questions or issues that may arise. we attended the Acadia Birding Festival and the house is convenient to get to the events. The air conditioning was appreciated during the unusually warm spring temps. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hideaway in the woods, would stay again
This place was everything I want from a rental. The space was gorgeous and well appointed, the owner sent very detailed directions about getting there, checking in, and checking out, and it was very clean and well kept. I knew ahead of time that it was going to be "in the middle of nowhere," but as someone who also lives in the middle of nowhere, and has visited friends and family in many such places, I wasn't worried, and actually had much better cell reception and GPS connection than I expected, even at the house. We arrived at night in pouring rain, but still had no trouble finding the place thanks to the directions. Thankfully the weather for the rest of our stay was perfect. We had also unwittingly scheduled to be there during a meteor shower, and the house is in a dark enough location that the Milky Way is visible and I was able to see dozens of shooting stars from the deck. The only thing of note is that there is a tree branch wedged under the eaves of the window on the upper floor, and during the rain and wind the first night it caused some noise and should probably be removed to avoid damaging the roof. But overall our stay was great and I would 100% return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

kayli c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Maine Getaway
This property is in an awesome spot if you are wanting to visit multiple areas of Acadia National Park. We loved our stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonard S., Beckley, WV USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Quiet Retreat on Mount Desert Island
We thoroughly enjoyed Ledgewood Cottage! Acadia National Park is so beautiful, but can also be crowded in the fall. Ledgewood Cottage is in an ideal location on the "Quiet Side" of Mount Desert Island (on and Island in a pond on an island!) and provided a quiet and peaceful and beautiful respite at the end of a day of hiking or sailing or sightseeing. The house is tastefully appointed, well maintained, and was adequately stocked for our needs--we prepared our own meals most days--and we especially enjoyed the gas grill on the deck, and hearing the loons on Long Pond. If I make it back to Acadia, I will definitely try to rent Ledgewood Cottage again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin in the woods!
We enjoyed our stay. It was a nice and quiet neighborhood, perfect for a getaway. The cabin had most things we needed but could benefit from some updates and deeper cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar Harbor
Beautiful location. Love Bar Harbor and gave lots of helps in library. Need handholds in shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time in Maine
Great location and nice big house! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
We had a total of 8 of us (2 couples, each with two children), and this property was perfection! It was an easy half hour drive to most of the main hikes we wanted to do (Ocean path, Thunder Hole, Cadillac Cliffs, Jordan Pond, etc). It was also a quick 10-15 minute drive to Echo Lake Beach, which our children enjoyed immensely. The property even had some sand toys available for them! What a lovely touch. The rooms were all cool and clean, even on the hot summer days we had. We are avid chefs, and let me tell you- the kitchen had every pot, pan, utensil, you could ever need. It even had a lovely array of spices and condiments. Everywhere you looked, there were amazing little comforts. There was a basket of board books for the children, hair dryers and makeup removal towelettes in the bathrooms, maps and guidebooks galore, and so much more. It really was the perfect location for our summer vacation in Acadia! Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann S., Stephens City, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful home on Mount Desert Island
This was our second stay at Ledgewood, and we loved it all over again. This is one of the most quiet and peaceful locations we have found here. Yet, the internet is very fast and allowed me to teach zoom classes during the week. The IGA grocery store is close for groceries. In the busy summer season it was much appreciated to be able to cook in the well stocked kitchen. Comfortable bed and super comfy sofas to sit on while you watch TV. We only turned on the AC once as it cooled off readily in the evenings and just opening windows was all we needed. Washer and dryer were useful to keep up with clothes. Dishwasher works well and the coffee maker is a cone style drip type. Very few cars pass this way so very quiet. The porch is nice for watching the warblers in the trees every morning so bring your binoculars. We love it here and hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in the woods
Everything about our stay was easy. It was well stocked and cozy. Loved sitting out on the deck and enjoying the beautiful weather. On the quiet side of MDI but very convenient to both sides of the island. It’s a bit of a drive from the main road, and I suggest avoiding it at night if at all possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
We loved this house and property! There were 6 adults so it was nice to each have our own space as couples. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of dishes, pots and utensils. As well as some spices and oil which was a great bonus! The house was very clean and in such a nice wooded area. It was just a short drive to everything we wanted to see (mostly Acadia and some of Bar Harbor.) We really had the best time and I definitely recommend staying at this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property!
We had a fantastic time in Acadia National Park, and this house helped to facilitate that experience! Check in and Check out were well described and very easy. The house was very well equipped with anything you'd need. We really needed laundry (our kids enjoyed splashing around in the tide pools, hiking, Sand Beach, etc.) so that was a great feature. We used the grill twice, baked some brownies, cooked, etc. We utilized both living spaces, corralling the kids downstairs at times to get some things done/play games as adults. Oh, and they have Sorry, Scrabble, UNO, and other games for when you're just hanging out at the house too! We were a group of 3 Adults and 3 Kids, (we were supposed to have two more adults, but they couldn't make it) and it was a very comfortable environment. Just so future guests know, it is very far back on the gravel road. We were in a rented minivan, so no big deal, but just so you're aware - it does take a while to drive in and back out of the rustic "neighborhood." That didn't bother us, as we liked the seclusion! But we just figured we'd point that out. To sum up, this house is PERFECT for your stay in Acadia!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and Spacious
Julie’s home was a great landing spot for our Acadia vacation. The location is beautiful and the house is spacious. We loved having room to spread out for time together in the evenings. We had all we needed and appreciated things like games, condiments and even the welcome gift. A great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had a great time at the Maine cabin in the woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mt. Desert Island on an Island
Awesome home with great accommodations ! Our family loved staying there and would recommend it to anyone. Host Julie was super helpful and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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