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Cedarledge Cottage - waterfront- Acadia National Park - Mount Desert Island

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A wooden deck with two metal chairs and a small round table, overlooking a body of water and a forested area.
A coastal property with multiple houses surrounded by dense forest.
A rustic interior with a wood-burning stove, a woven rug, and a blue chair.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a fireplace, two wicker chairs, a round table with a lamp, and a bed with striped bedding.
A view through a window with a grid pattern, overlooking a wooden deck with outdoor furniture and a body of water in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Seal Cove Pond
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bernard

Located in Bernard, this cottage is by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Seal Cove Pond - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedarledge Cottage - waterfront- Acadia National Park - Mount Desert Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cedarledge Cottage - waterfront- Acadia National Park - Mount Desert Island?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Cedarledge Cottage - waterfront- Acadia National Park - Mount Desert Island?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedarledge Cottage - waterfront- Acadia National Park - Mount Desert Island?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Cedarledge Cottage - waterfront- Acadia National Park - Mount Desert Island located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Acadia National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Seal Cove Pond and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage with fantastic coastal view. On quiet side of the island but close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Very responsive hostess. Would love to return some day!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were looking for a quiet/private, comfortable, picturesque place on the 'Quietside' (west side) of the island and this cottage is it. The cottage is well maintained, clean, and warm with propane stove/heater. Who doesn't like water views from the kitchen to start the day making coffee. Also, a great path from the yard to get you right next to the water to enjoy your coffee or happy hour beverages. Good stargazing from the deck too. While quiet, it isn't backwoods. Very close to Southwest Harbor, ferry rides to other islands, and excellent restaurants within a couple miles. Outstanding hiking trails (e.g. Ship Harbor, Wonderland) are very close too.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet side was wonderful area and the cabin was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cedar lodge was a great home base and jumping off point to explore all things Acadia. Really enjoyed the incredible quiet and stunning views. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location on the quiet side of Mt Desert Island. This was our second visit and we plan to visit again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location, but with houses nearby, so one doesn't feel too isolated. A nice path down to a rocky shoreline.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting Acadia

We had an amazing time! The property is comfortable and homey and the location absolutely breathtaking! We were able to enjoy Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor and rest an relax after our busy days. We are already making plans to come back! Thank you for an unforgettable vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr

Very nice cottage. Owners are excellent
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed at Cedarledge Cottage for a week at end of August, 2025, and we loved it. The cottage has magnificent views of the ocean, and it has a very well-stocked kitchen. The cottage is on the quite side of Mount Desert Island, which we appreciated very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, great experience. Kathleen was a great communicator and gracious host. The cottage was squeaky clean. The view from the back deck was incredible, and the little path down to shore made for beautiful sunset photos.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful place to relax

Beautiful place to relax, but only recommend to choose some place outside to put burn wood. Many people like that
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thank you for your kind words. A fire pit is potentially a delightful amenity. We have concluded that the fire danger it presents with the frequent strong breezes from the bay make it a poor choice for our waterfront location. Wish it was possible.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful-peaceful-peaceful-amazing views- You wake up with the sound of waves - you go to bed with the same sound . This is a place to relax- to recharge your batteries - to forget about your problems and work .I will recommend this place for anyone who can live without iPads-iPhones and all social media.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet side, better side

Had a lovely time in the cedarledge cottage. The deck and coast were perfect after an exciting day hiking, and the views were amazing to wake up to. Would love to return!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am so that you enjoyed the peace and quiet of our location. Our new deck chairs are the perfect addition where you were able to relax after a day of hiking or start the day with a cup of coffee. You certainly are welcome to come and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage

A charming cottage, tastefully decorated, fully equipped, comfortable beds. Kathy and Jay were helpful and enjoyable hosts. The water view is lovely from the deck and excellent from the chairs on the rocks at the end of the shore path. We saw the eagle, a pair of loons, eiders, guillemots, an osprey. Thurston’s for excellent lobster and crab is 10 minutes away. Quiet side Acadia hikes are easy to get to. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Cottage

Cedarledge cottage is the cottage of our dreams. Perfect location and view. Cozy and quiet. It had everything we needed. We would love to come back! We loved that it was away from major hustle and bustle yet within driving distance for anything we wanted to do. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Jay and I are always happy to hear that our cottage was the perfect place for your vacation and you already want to come back again. You are always welcome to stay with us. Kathleen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful place on the island

This place is away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. It’s a great launching point for all things Acadia. You’ll notice when you arrive the beautiful view of the ocean and you can spend your mornings on the back porch listening to the water hitting the shore. The place was clean upon arrival and the beds were comfy for your nightly rest. There’s fast internet and a smart TV if that’s your thing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in every way

Cedarledge is a perfectly appointed cabin with a stunning location. We used it as a base to explore the “quietside” of the island as well as Bar Harbor and Acadia. Jay and Kathleen are lovely hosts. The property is incredibly quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed several great meals at the Seafood Ketch in Bass Harbor and loved Quietside Snacks in Bernard (try the Butter Bird!) and highly recommend the Island Harbor Cruise to see seals and birds (out of Bass Harbor). Two easy, nearby trails are Ship Harbor and Wonderland. We can’t wait to return!
View from cabin
Living room
Kitchen
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hiking Trip

The property couldn’t have been lovelier! Right on the water to watch the boats and to walk right along the shore. Sitting on the Adirondack chairs at the end of the day was glorious. Bed is so comfortable. Pillows are comfortable. Kitchen well appointed. Has stove was great. Kathy super helpful host. Cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay!

We recently stayed at the Cedarledge property and had a lovely stay. We previously rented another of Kathleen’s properties so we were excited to find this one available for a last minute trip. The location was exactly what we were hoping for and was a great home base for us during our stay. Being waterfront is always beautiful, especially on a few morning where we had fog roll in overnight. We also thoroughly enjoyed eating our lobsters sitting on the deck chairs overlooking the water. The kitchen is well stocked and allowed us to cook many of our own meals. The internet is also quite strong, which is a plus and not something you can always count on while staying on MDI.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect scenery on Maine coast

Kathleen and Seaside cottages are a wonderful place to escape to from the city and enjoy the quiet and wonder of the Maine Coast on the quiet side of Mt Desert Island. Kathleen makes it all so easy to check in and help with any questions. Enjoy a short walk to two Adirondack chairs sitting on the rocky cliffs of the property to enjoy the ocean and sunsets. Lobster boats, deer, loons and even bald eagle were some of the wildlife we saw this trip. The cottage fits a couple well with a nice sunny master bedroom and smaller second bedroom. The living area has a dinner table, two chairs to watch TV, and a smaller couch for reading. But you probably won’t spend a lot of time there if you want to go out hiking in Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect Getaway!

We couldn't have chosen a more perfect place to stay an entire week in Maine! Absolutely charming cottage with everything so neatly arranged, and everything is there for you to call it your home away from home. In addition to the cleanliness and beauty of the cottage and landscaping, there is a short trail to your own private beach front. There's ample yard to play outdoor frisbee or other fun things. You will love the closeness of the coast and water to the cottage. The view is spectacular and all this is very private and you feel like you're experiencing something special! Just what you want when you vacation! Lounge on the outdoor chairs or hammock while never being able to walk away from that view of Blue Hill Bay, leading to the ocean. The coastline also gives you many beautiful pictures! My camera snapping shots inside and outside all the week long! The queen bed is very comfortable! Just bring sheets tis all! There's the view of the bay from your bedroom window! Seriously, you're constantly only approximately 60 feet from the water! Kathy Shields, friendly owner of the cottages at Seaside, shows her care for her properties in every thing from inside and outside your choice of cottage. You will have made a great choice to vacation at Seaside Cottages. You won't be wishing you were anywhere else. Enjoy!! We surely testify that it as the perfect place for us!!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Dear Susan: Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I am so pleased that you were able to relax and enjoy your vacation with us and you thought of our cottage as your "home away from home". We love living here on the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island/Acadia National Park and are able to share our home and cottage with our guests so they can have a peaceful private getaway. You certainly are welcome to come and stay here on your next visit to Mount Desert Island/Acadia National Park. Take care, Kathy Shields
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A peaceful retreat with a beautiful view.

This was our first visit to Maine and we were not disappointed especially since we had this cozy cottage on the quiet side of MDI island to return to each evening after hiking, biking, and sightseeing. We had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped and enjoyable to cook in. The cottage is very clean and the bed comfortable. We would not hesitate to rent again if the opportunity presents itself.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Glad Cedarledge was all you expected. As I write this, we are entering the fall season when the gas fireplace and Rinnai heater will keep thing toasty. We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our guests. Hope you will return soon.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great views, maybe a bit of cleaning is in order (and a new cable subscription)

The view of the ocean was the biggest draw to this home. You can walk along a short path and wade in the water. MDI has many mosquitoes, but when it rained, it seemed they were particularly abundant around this part of the island. For us, the biggest problem was the cleanliness of the home. There were roaches (or water bugs not sure) in the bathroom. Much of the house seemed like it needed a good dusting and cleaning. I would recommend that the owners hire a professional cleaning service in between guests. My sense of it was that they do their own cleaning. One other gripe was that the owners have some strange way of providing television or cable. You have to make your own subscription (and possibly pay extra). It was so complicated that we could not figure it out. The house was otherwise cute, all the amenities that you need were there, and the two owners are responsive.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2021
We appreciate the feedback from every guest. We take pride in the cleanliness of our cottages and the reviews from our guests over time speak to our consistency in that regard. In our rural, wooded setting we do see occasional ants or other bugs, but NO cockroaches! Never seen one in 51 years here on MDI…our presumption is they don’t like Maine winters. We provide excellent WIFI service, and utilize broadband to provide television signal using the Roku service. Roku offers both free content for national news and the ability to easily utilize your account for Netflix, Hulu or other streaming content you may use at home. Easy to follow printed instructions for the TV and Roku are in each cottage. As an owner occupied property, our guests have easy access to us and our support for anything that is not as you would expect it to be. In that regard, we have recently (8/21/2021) had our entire 7 acre property treated for mosquito and tick control by a Maine licensed pesticide applicator. That seems to have effectively controlled the problem nicely. We wish it was not necessary, but believe it is a sound decision.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage on the water

Clean, quiet retreat with beautiful water views of Blue Hill Bay. It’s about thirty minutes to the Bar Harbor side of the island which was fine with us. The cottage was cute and cozy and the gas stove helped cut the chill in the morning. Very fun and relaxing family vacation! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are very glad to hear that you had a wonderful vacation with us. There are many fun hikes and things to explore here on Mount Desert Island. Come back again. We would love to have you and your family stay with us. Kathleen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage with great view

We loved it! Wonderful view, quiet, clean, kind owners. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We always like to know that our guests had a wonderful time here. You certainly are welcome to come and stay with us again. Take care, Kathleen
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