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Picturesque Cottage in Pretty Marsh.

Cabin with kitchen, near Acadia National Park

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View from the porch
Living room
Living room 2
Living room 3
Living room and kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Picturesque Cottage in Pretty Marsh.

This charming Cottage is located in a quaint area of Mount Desert Island. Closer to the "Quiet Side" of Mount Desert Island it is near to the Village of Somesville, Bartlett's Island landing and part of Acadia National Park. The Cottage has an open floor plan with a Kitchen, Dining room and Livingroom that look out over the deck. There are 2 downstairs bedrooms, one with a queen size bed and the other with twin beds. A open loft has 2 twin beds.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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 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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this cabin is in a rural area. 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 cycling and hiking.
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Village Green - 20 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 20 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 22 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 25 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Original Travelin' Lobster - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picturesque Cottage in Pretty Marsh. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Picturesque Cottage in Pretty Marsh.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque Cottage in Pretty Marsh.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque Cottage in Pretty Marsh. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Long Pond and Seal Cove Pond. Acadia Repertory Theater and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to enjoy the beauty of Mt. Desert Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location of our cabin. Relatively quietand spacious. Short distance to park loop and harbors. Would seek to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Great stay

We absolutely loved our stay here! It was stocked so well and there were all sorts of Maine decor. We really enjoyed the porch, fire pit and grill and it was nice being on the quiet side of the island. Helen was extremely communicative and even replaced the grill immediately upon us realizing the old one wasn’t working. We highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Would definitely stay here again!

Loved it! Perfect place to stay when visiting Acadia National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

great place

great place in a great location! we enjoyed the quiet side very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Alexis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The cabin was clean and spacious. The kitchen was very well stocked. The owner was kind and responsive. The only caveat is while we were there, there were 3-4 nights the temps got down to 40 outside and we could not keep the cabin to a comfortable temp. We used the wood stove ( and had plenty of firewood) ,but couldn’t seem to get the place warm. There were space heaters , but we didn’t feel safe sleeping with them on , especially with toddlers. We ended up taking turns staying awake so that we could have the space heaters on, which did help. There are also electric blankets , but we did not have the toddlers use those either. Would definitely recommend staying here during warmer months because it is a nice cabin, we just weren’t able to keep it warm.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

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

Maine Cabin Master

Cabin as as described - very comfortable and peaceful. Convenient to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Would recommend to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Loved this place!

There were four of us and plenty of room for us to spread out. Everything was clean and very welcoming. The owners daughter was very quick to respond and even printed & delivered something for us needed for the park. Absolutely would recommend this place for everyone including larger families, lots of beds & space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

Perfect!

The cabin was great for our family of six. It is cozy, but still spacious. The wood-burning stove was perfect for the cool Maine nights. It is on the quiet side of the park, but still within close proximity to anywhere you would want to go in and around Acadia and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Wonderful! Would Return and Recommend to Others

We spent a week here and did not want to leave. The cottage is on the quiet side of the island and enjoyed staying on MDI without the hefty price tag of the hotels in Bar Harbor. It was also nice to have a beautiful area to come to at night. There is even a spot to kayak and swim less than 5 minutes away. Our girls (6 and 8) enjoyed spreading out, one slept in the downstairs bedroom and the other loved the loft. Our family enjoyed the stove to keep warm on a cold, rainy night and the fire circle on nice evenings and the games and puzzles. We cooked breakfast at the cottage but enjoyed the local restaurants for dinner. We would definitely recommend this lovely place to friends and family and/or stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

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

Cabin on Quietside

The cabin was a great home base for our Acadia trip. More than enough space for a family of four and our small dog. Well stocked and clean. Owner was responsive to a few questions I had before we arrived. The only downside was the bit of road noise. It’s not a very busy road but when a loud truck went by, it was loud. The bedrooms are in the back, away from the road so that helps, but I am a light sleeper and was woken up a couple of times. If you aren’t a light sleeper it shouldn’t be a problem. Overall we had a great stay here and thought the accommodations were great for our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything needed was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is super cute and has everything you need! Perfect location!!!! Would definitely recommend and stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay while visiting the island for the week, had everything we needed to feel right at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect place for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helen is a wonderful host! We were grateful we were able to stay in such a cozy camp in a great location for an extended stay!
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis F.

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

MDI

Had a lot great hikes especially up to Cadillac mountain to see the sunrise which was awesome. The cabin was perfect very clean. Well stocked with kitchen supplies and everything else we basically needed enjoyed my stay very much
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Great stay

Overall a great stay! I dont think its the himeowners fault but google maps does bring you to the wrong house so that was confusing. The only other thing is we were wondering was instructions for dirty bedding and where they wanted the trash.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernie K.

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

Another wonderful stay

I've honestly lost count of exactly how many times we've stayed at Helen's cabin. We keep coming back because it's really lovely. Comfy, cozy in the right places, open and airy in the right places. It's hard to imagine visiting MDI and Not staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim N.

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

Family Vacation

Convenient location. Cottage / cabin was excellent for our needs. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Perfect Maine Cottage

The cottage was perfect for our Acadia vacation. It is a quintessential Maine cabin and was decorated adorably. It was a short drive to all of our hikes and we enjoyed being on "the quiet side" of the island. The kitchen was well stocked. We were a little concerned about there not be a furnace for the cool evenings, but there was plenty of firewood to make a fire with and electric heaters to keep the cottage warm.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun G.

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

Great Place

We had a wonderful time and the property was great. Lots of amenities and we were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Hidden Gem in Pretty Marsh

We loved our stay at the cottage in Pretty Marsh. It was clean & cozy, and was very well stocked with everything you could need! We got in a little early and Helen was able to accommodate about an hour earlier check in, which was so kind. It’s a great home base for all our Acadia adventures. There is a grocery store nearby, and some great local eateries. We had wildlife on the property to enjoy, including deer, turkey and porcupine. It was a really a wonderful stay! I would highly recommend this little hidden gem in Pretty Marsh!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget Alejandra V.

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

Quiet and Cozy Cabin on MDI

This cabin was perfect for our stay to Acadia national park. It is located on the west side of the island which is about 20-30 minutes away from the popular trails like beehive/jordan pond/ thunder hole but only 5 minutes away from beech mountain trails which are underrated in my opinion! Overall, I think the location was perfect because it was about 20 minutes from bar harbor, 25 minutes to the nearest Walmart and there were plenty of trails nearby or closer to bar harbor. The house was big enough for my family of 4 adults and 1 child. There were two small bedrooms and a loft above the living room. Unfortunately the loft got very hot so my sister ended up sleeping in the living room on the futon. The cabin is located right down the street from a picnic area which was nice to visit as well. Overall it was a quiet cabin on the owners property. It was distanced enough from the main house where we felt we had enough privacy and we only saw the host in passing when they drove down the driveway. There is little to no phone service in the area so I highly recommend downloading your route before reaching the house because the gps did not work when were trying to find the house. There is a small kitchen which worked well for the night we ate in. There was also a bbq grill and campfire which was a pleasant surprise! I would definitely recommend staying here for a nice trip to MDI.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wanda B.

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

Great vacation

Property was comfortable, clean and cozy. Lots of room to spread-out. Had a great time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Helen Smallidge

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My husband and I grew up in Pretty Marsh and then lived away for most of our adult life. We always came back to visit our families and to spend our summers here in Pretty Marsh. My father build this cabin for my husband Niffie and me and our three daughters. We have shared many fun nights, parties and memories here and now hope that others can make their own memories. It was so nice to come back and slow down. From swimming in the ponds and lakes, boating, hiking and picking blueberries and having my mother bake her famous blueberry pie. We love the location of Pretty Marsh and being closer to the quiet side of the Island but still just a short drive to the other towns. Hope you will enjoy staying here as much as we did for so many years. Helen

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