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Tall pines & lake view. Perfect location ctr of MDI! Close trails. Local owners
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 142.1 sq m
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Explore the area

Mt Desert, ME
- Acadia National Park7 min drive
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center19 min drive
- Cadillac Mountain23 min drive
- Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Back reading room
1 Double Futon
Living room queen-size pull-out coach
1 Double Sofa Bed
Main Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Second bedroom, upstairs
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upstairs bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Tall pines & lake view. Perfect location ctr of MDI! Close trails. Local owners
Ideally situated in the center of Mount Desert Island, Echo Pines Cottage is the perfect "home away from home" for vacation activities. It's only minutes from popular "quiet side" trails, including stunning Acadia and Beech Mountains. The entrance to Acadia's pristine, swimmable Echo Lake is only 3 miles away. You'll enjoy a view of the northern section of Echo Lake from the cottage's front windows.
The house sits on 1.5 wooded acres, on a private road. The home is surrounded by tall pines and birch trees. Watch for deer that regularly pass through the yard, and listen for the call of the loons from the lake.
Enjoy eating around the wood- topped kitchen island, or sit by the bay windows looking toward the water.
The cottage is private, but close to all the activities the island has to offer. "Downtown" Bar Harbor is about 15 minutes away, and quaint Southwest Harbor is less than 10.
The house has been outfitted for your comfort, including premium mattresses and many kitchen conveniences and amenities. You'll love the whimsical, "Maine" character of the place. And we take pride in having a spotless cottage!
There are two bedrooms, both with queen-size beds, plus a queen-size pull-out couch with memory foam mattress in the living area and a full size futon couch / bed in the back reading room. The reading room can be closed off for privacy. There are two full bathrooms, both with showers and tubs, one upstairs and one down.
The kitchen is fully appointed, ready for family meals and gatherings! You'll find many basic kitchen staples, like standard spices, cooking oil, and storage wraps provided for you. We also stock condiments in the fridge.
In the basement there's a washer and dryer for your use. Laundry detergent is provided. There's also a ping pong table, ready for those family tournaments.
We, the owners, are local, living on the west side of Bar Harbor, so we're intimately familiar with the area and are ready if you have any issues or questions.
We make every effort to go above and beyond for visitors to MDI. We love the island and truly enjoy sharing it with those who come to experience this fabulous national park. Our goal is that you leave loving Acadia National Park and MDI as much as we do.
Welcome!
The house sits on 1.5 wooded acres, on a private road. The home is surrounded by tall pines and birch trees. Watch for deer that regularly pass through the yard, and listen for the call of the loons from the lake.
Enjoy eating around the wood- topped kitchen island, or sit by the bay windows looking toward the water.
The cottage is private, but close to all the activities the island has to offer. "Downtown" Bar Harbor is about 15 minutes away, and quaint Southwest Harbor is less than 10.
The house has been outfitted for your comfort, including premium mattresses and many kitchen conveniences and amenities. You'll love the whimsical, "Maine" character of the place. And we take pride in having a spotless cottage!
There are two bedrooms, both with queen-size beds, plus a queen-size pull-out couch with memory foam mattress in the living area and a full size futon couch / bed in the back reading room. The reading room can be closed off for privacy. There are two full bathrooms, both with showers and tubs, one upstairs and one down.
The kitchen is fully appointed, ready for family meals and gatherings! You'll find many basic kitchen staples, like standard spices, cooking oil, and storage wraps provided for you. We also stock condiments in the fridge.
In the basement there's a washer and dryer for your use. Laundry detergent is provided. There's also a ping pong table, ready for those family tournaments.
We, the owners, are local, living on the west side of Bar Harbor, so we're intimately familiar with the area and are ready if you have any issues or questions.
We make every effort to go above and beyond for visitors to MDI. We love the island and truly enjoy sharing it with those who come to experience this fabulous national park. Our goal is that you leave loving Acadia National Park and MDI as much as we do.
Welcome!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved welcome, 2 max, $60 per dog per stay
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere on property
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Lock the doors
If you have time, starting a load of towels in the washer would be really appreciated!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
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. 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.

Mt Desert, ME
What's nearby
- Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 19 min drive - 18.0 km
- Otter Cliff - 22 min drive - 22.3 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 23 min drive - 21.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jordan Pond House - 23 min drive
- Shell - 4 min drive
- Beal's Lobster Pier - 10 min drive
- Abel's Lobster - 8 min drive
- Vacationland Coffee Roasters - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Ellen and Curt Goldsberry

We are lucky to be year 'round residents of Mount Desert Island, where we enjoy a huge variety of activities in Acadia National Park - hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming - even cross-country skiing in the winter! We live on the west side of Bar Harbor, in a home that we rented to summer guests for years, and we found that we love renting to folks who want to enjoy the wonders of Acadia.
We both love managing Echo Pines Cottage and gake satisfaction in providing a place for guests to connect, enjoy time together, and experience the treasures of Acadia National Park. Our goal is for guests to have a fantastic experience and to leave loving Mount Desert Island as much as we do.
We both love managing Echo Pines Cottage and gake satisfaction in providing a place for guests to connect, enjoy time together, and experience the treasures of Acadia National Park. Our goal is for guests to have a fantastic experience and to leave loving Mount Desert Island as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
As soon as we saw Echo Pines Cottage we knew it was the perfect spot for people who want to experience Mount Desert Island. The wooded property, the central location, its portrait view of Echo Lake... we knew vacationers would love it! We set out to outfit it with comfortable, fun furnishings and make it special. Curt loves to build furniture and he's had a blast making pieces for the house - everything from the kitchen island to the bedside tables.
This is a charming property on a private road, yet in a location that makes exploring the whole island easy. It's where we'd want to stay if we were visiting!!
This is a charming property on a private road, yet in a location that makes exploring the whole island easy. It's where we'd want to stay if we were visiting!!
What makes this property unique
Window views of Echo Lake
Waking up and feeling like you're in the treetops
Wooded lot with deer and birds
Central location to explore any direction on Mount Desert Island!
Waking up and feeling like you're in the treetops
Wooded lot with deer and birds
Central location to explore any direction on Mount Desert Island!
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