Pinelodge Cottage -waterfront cottage -Acadia National Park/Mount Desert Island

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A round table with chairs on a wooden deck, overlooking a body of water with trees in the background.
A window with a view of a grassy area and a wooden deck overlooking a body of water.
A small, single-story house surrounded by dense trees.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a wall-mounted decoration.
A grassy area with trees and a view of a body of water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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West 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

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bernard

Located in Bernard, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and rock climbing.
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Map
West 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 Pinelodge Cottage -waterfront cottage -Acadia National Park/Mount Desert Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pinelodge Cottage -waterfront cottage -Acadia National Park/Mount Desert Island ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Pinelodge Cottage -waterfront cottage -Acadia National Park/Mount Desert Island located?

Situated on the waterfront, 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. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our visit to Pinelodge! It is a cozy welcoming cottage with a beautiful view out across Blue Hill Bay to Swans Island and beautiful sunsets. It is well appointed and very comfortable. We would definitely come back here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was the perfect size for our family of four. The view is spectacular. Kathleen was very accommodating with the check in. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Enjoyed our cottage stay, comfortable and cozy; easy access to Acadia National Park!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am so glad that you and your family enjoyed staying with us. You certainly are welcome to come back someday.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing little seaside cottage!

This home was perfect for what we needed. The location is ideal and being right on the water was exactly what we were looking for. Great location for Acadia and Bar Harbor, just a short drive. The house was clean and check in was a breeze. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage

Perfect cottage for our family of four. Kitchen has what you need. Comfortable bed. Easy quite side location to get to Acadia. Really enjoyed our stay and Kathy was a pleasure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent experience

Great views and a very cozy cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am so pleased that your enjoyed your vacation here. You picked a good week. You certainly are welcome to come and stay with us again.
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10/10 Excellent

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

A BIT OF PARADISE

Wonderful property run by wonderful people. Added bonus is watching the mackerel schools feed during high tide and laying out under the stars and viewing the Milky Way!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you again for choosing our cottage for your two week vacation this year. I am so pleased that you thoroughly enjoyed staying here. You are always welcome to relax and enjoy the quiet with us.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Pine Cottage

We could not be happier. Awesome location, wonderful guest experience and super responsive owners. We’d come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are always glad to hear that our guests love our cottage and location. We would love for you to return. As we mentioned to you, if you need a winter getaway to relax and enjoy the quiet, we can make that work for you. Kathleen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot on the ocean

Loved our stay. It was a great location, clean and cozy. Kids thought it was magical. Sunsets were perfect. We went hiking in Acadia every day. Can't wait to return. Pro tip: Pillows are a bit hard so if you're picky about that, bring your own.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay here. It is a beautiful day here in West Tremont. Take care, Kathleen P.S. Thank you for your input.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Classic Maine cottage with perfect view

Wonderful hosts, a great house, and an incredible setting. A classic Maine cottage with perfect views of the sea. Great location with a short drive to southwest harbor. We stayed with 2 young children and had a great time visiting Acadia, friends in southwest harbor, and visiting Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor. The house was clean, well appointed, and the view is perfection. Would rent here again on next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous spot

We have now come for three years in a row. Simply put, we love it. Clean, cozy and updated cabin, amazing location, views views views. The owners are responsive and helpful. We will continue to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It is always good to hear that our guests were very comfortable with our accommodations and enjoyed the peace and quiet of our location. You are always welcome to come and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable cottage with an awesome view.

Kathleen greeted us when we arrived and made sure we had everything that we needed and told us a bit about the area. We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to be able to return. The bay is beautiful and it is great to be able to watch the ducks, and the lobster boats. We saw a doe and her fawn on the lawn a couple of times. The area is quiet and all of the activity of Acadia NP is easily reached from there.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Pinelodge Waterfront Cottage

We had a wonderful, relaxing, peaceful stay, a retreat! What we especially enjoyed most was that when we desired, we could go visit all the busier locations ie. beautiful Acadia and Bar Harbor which were close by yet come back to this beautiful little cottage and relax. Our host could not have been more generous and helpful. This beautiful little cottage itself has everything you would require for a sort or long stay. We stayed 10 days and enjoyed all of them tremendously and we certainly would come back again
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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One for the view. Stay for the peace and quiet.

The cottage was clean and charming with everything you might need. The view of the sunset over the bay was breathtaking and different every evening. Pinelodge Cottage is convenient to everything on Mount Desert Island, but is a nice escape from the crowds on the east side of the island. Our host Kathleen was very helpful and responded to all questions. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week with amazing view

We thoroughly enjoyed our week by the water. It was definitely the quiet side of the island. We have come to MDI for many years however this was the first time on the water and we could have just sat on the deck the entire time and been happy. Never been anywhere so peaceful. The cottage was clean and comfortable and Kathleen was very nice. The cottages are landscaped so you don't see the other cottages easily. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so happy that you found Pinelodge Cottage this year and were able to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet with us. We would love for you to return
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint cottage with beautiful views

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage overlooking Blue Hill Bay! Kathy and her husband were very accommodating and helpful. It was very comfortable especially the queen size bed. You could see amazing views of the bay from the living room and the patio. There was a path down to a small beach with stones where tidal pools collected. We loved the quietness after returning from a day in Bar Harbor. We hiked the trails nearby Ship Harbor and Wonderland - easy with wonderful views at the end of the trails! Also we hiked the other trails around Acadia Park about 20 min away. We would definitely recommend to family and friends!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time here. You certainly are welcome to come back to enjoy the peace and quiet with us.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Hot water problems turns instant hot water turns off in 10 minutes. TV was ROKU. It is terrible fire alarm go off too easily.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
As owners who reside on the property, we provide quick response to any issues our guests may encounter. That was certainly the case with this couple. The tankless hot water heater installed in the cottage provides an endless supply of hot water at 120 degrees F. While the guests were here I took a look at the shower and found they had adjusted the shower head volume to a very low flow. As I explained to them, the heater requires an adequate flow to operate. With normal flows, the hot water supply is entirely reliable. We utilize Roku to provide TV programming because we are in a remote area beyond the reach of over the air signals. In the years we have offered the Roku streaming service our guests have indicated it provides easy access to a world of programming options including the ability to utilize their own accounts with Netflix and many, many other streaming services. The smoke alarms are in a bedroom adjacent to the kitchen and the living room. This is the first time we have had a report of unexpected or nuisance alarms. The guest indicated the alarm was triggered by cooking smoke. I suggested they might open windows in the bedroom and kitchen to provide additional ventilation to avoid triggering the smoke alarms. After more than 50 years experience creating a safe, beautiful and joyful environment for our guests, it is disappointing when we fall short. Fortunately we don't often find ourselves there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Classic Maine cottage with a beautiful ocean view

We had a fantastic week at this cottage in a private and lovely area on Mt. Desert Island. It was a cozy cottage for two adults with two college age children, but it provided us with everything we could have needed. The setting is spectacular with an iconic rocky coast that is accessible via a small path off of the backyard. Lobster buoys dot the water and you can watch the fisherman hauling up their traps every morning. We could access Acadia easily and enjoyed the nearby, quaint towns of Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor and Bernard. Kathy and Jay are excellent hosts. We asked to borrow a few beach towels to take to Sand Beach and Echo Lake and they were happy to provide them for us. Overall, a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Jay and I are especially pleased when our guests return and stay with us again. Now your children will finish college and then some day they will bring their children to enjoy our peaceful location. I am not surprised that they wanted to return even though you needed to fly from your home to get here. You certainly are welcome to come and stay with us again. Kathleen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Quiet, cozy and close to the water

This property was as advertised and exactly what we were looking for. The house was clean and comfortable. The owners have taken good care of the house and made some updates, including tankless hot water system which worked great! The view from the deck was great and the path to the beach was easy. We took great pictures of the rocky beach and coastline both morning and evening. The owners were next door but there was plenty of privacy and they were available by text if we had questions. We were about 20 minutes from Bar Harbor but found several small businesses closer to us with good food and shopping. We really enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend this house. We would definitely try to schedule it on a return trip to ME!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Jay and I are always happy to hear that our guests enjoyed our cottage and peaceful location. We would love to share our cottage with you the next time you come to MDI.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location Away from the Congestion

We had a lovely stay at this property. The owner is on the property but was not intrusive at all. The property had a beautiful view and a short path to the rocky beach which was a nice spot to watch the sunset - bring mosquito spray. The property had all amenities needed to cook nice meals - we had a lobster boil - there was a place selling live lobsters cheap just past all the outside seafood establishments on the way into the island. The bedrooms were comfortable and the shower had plenty of hot water. There was no AC so if it is hot you may want to bring an extra fan (there was one there). A cozy fire was available for cool nights. Don’t forget to visit Bass Harbor light which was 5 minutes away. It took about 25 minutes to get to the road for Cadillac mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thanks for taking the time to comment on your stay with us. With the cottages on the same property as our home, we are available to respond the needs of our guests promptly. I wish we had known you could have used an additional fan. In recent years we have engaged a licensed applicator who applies an insecticide to control ticks and mosquitos. With the rainy weather we have had this season, the mosquitos emerged earlier than normal. For future years we have moved that first application up to the third week in June. You certainly are welcomed to come and stay with us again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage , amazing view, nicely appointed. Perfect outdoor space with dining table in addition to comfortable armchairs. Location is private but easy drive to our favorite restaurants in Southwest Hatbor.Living Room with large dining area very comfortable,and attractive, as are both bedrooms.The only disappointment was the shower in the bathroom, small and a tight fit for us, both of normal height & weight.None the less we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

*****

*****
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thank you for the five star review. We are so glad that you and your family totally enjoyed your week stay and were able to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay on MDI!

My husband and I booked PineLodge for the first week of our Maine adventure this year. We love the quiet side of the island and this property was a wonderful way to disconnect, relax and set the tone for the rest of our trip. The property was very clean, comfortable (the water pressure in the shower is likely the “best shower” my husband has had while visiting the island 😁 and that says something considering he has been visiting for 50+ yrs) and has incredible ocean views. We loved being able to eat out on the back deck, sitting in the shade of the trees reading a book, and seeing the lovely deer and her fawns in the morning. We would certainly stay here again! The only drawback we found were the carpenter ants that we were finding in the cabin (however, we bugs are normal when coming to Maine, so this wasn’t completely unexpected for us).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property on MDI

Everything we wanted from our stay in Acadia National Park. Cabin away from the high populated areas with direct access to the ocean and amazing hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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