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Waterfront Cottage Compound Near Acadia National Park

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A wooden deck with a bench and a canoe, overlooking a calm lake with a forested shoreline.
A cabin with large windows overlooking a lake, a dock, and a grassy area.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a stove, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets.
A wooden pier leading to a house with a modern design, surrounded by a forest and a lake.
A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a concrete deck. There are two white lounge chairs on the left side of the pool. The pool is set against a backdrop of tall evergreen trees and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Pretty Marsh, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Pond
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Seal Cove Pond
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bunk Cabin

4 Single Beds

Grandfather's Cabin

1 King Bed

Main Cabin - Downstairs

4 Single Beds

Main Cabin - Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Mum's Cabin

1 King Bed

Nan's Cabin

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bunk Cabin

Toilet · Shower only

Grandfather's Cabin

Toilet · Shower only

Main Cabin - Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Main Cabin - Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Mum's Cabin

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Nan's Cabin

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mount Desert

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Pretty Marsh, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Sailing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Pretty Marsh, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Long Pond - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Seal Cove Pond - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Maine Granite Industry Museum - 13 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Original Travelin' Lobster - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hodgon Seafood - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lodge @ Terramor - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Cottage Compound Near Acadia National Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Waterfront Cottage Compound Near Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Cottage Compound Near Acadia National Park ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage Compound Near Acadia National Park ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage Compound Near Acadia National Park ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage Compound Near Acadia National Park located?

Located in Pretty Marsh, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Acadia National Park, Long Pond and Seal Cove Pond. Acadia Repertory Theater and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great area for family experiences
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at the Welles property. We all enjoyed having multiple cabins for space, how well stocked the kitchen was, and all the wildlife we were able to see around the property, during low tide, and off the dock. Our group also enjoyed kayaking and brought our own paddle boards to enjoy the water on our non-Acadia hiking days. The property is remote enough to feel peaceful and quiet but is still 15-30 minutes from the larger towns. I truly don’t think the photos do this place justice. Next time we venture up to Maine, we will absolutely look for this property to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most relaxing and enjoyable vacation we have had in a long time. Everything was perfect. The setting was excellent the cottages were well equipped and exceptionally clean. The kitchen was stocked with every dish, pots, pans and utensils you could possibly need. The saltwater pool was the over the top addition to the property. The sparkling clear and cold water was beyond refreshing. Arlo was extremely helpful in assisting us with where to launch and dock my son-in-law's boat. Plus he was available at any time to answer any questions we had. The availability of the kayaks was a nice touch as well as we used them to explore the various islands in the bay. One of the most memorable times in the week we stayed, was waking up to a calm sea as the daylight crept over the hills. Sitting on the deck with a cup of coffee - each cabin has it's own coffee maker - watching the the day come alive and the lobstermen pulling their traps, was the perfect way to start the day. I highly recommend this oasis and hope to be lucky enough to stay there again next year. 10 star rating!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

relaxing retreat

Very quiet and perfect for a large family! Love the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Melinda, We are happy you and your family enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect week on the coast of Maine!

The property was a perfect fit for our active family. Access to Acadia N.P. was just a short drive away, and evenings were filled with lawn games, group dinners and enjoying the abundant wildlife sightings. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing idyllic retreat on the quiet side of the island

This spot was perfect for our family reunion of 16 people. Well-stocked kitchen had everything we could have wanted and easily accommodated us for meals. Having the kayaks and the pool made our stay perfect as they was always something for our active families to do in between hikes and site seeing. We saw seals from the dock and even found a stranded giant jellyfish. Visitors will appreciate a little slice of history as they learn about the Welles family and enjoy the camp that family has created over the generations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Dear Nelson Family, Your review perfectly captured our feelings about our property. We hope you will come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great camp. Each family to a cabin with the main house for gathering, meals and games. Location is ideal with access to all tourist spots and Acadia without the crowds. Our views and hikes from and around camp were as good or better than most of the tourist sites. Kayaking in the morning, fishing in the evening and touring the sites in between - what could be better. Host was responsive to all inquiries and the on site care taker responded promptly to any and all inquiries. Family photoes and historical decorations added to the overall home like feeling. Well stocked kitchen with "left behind" spices and condiments were another surprising plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Coastal Maine Heaven

Our large family has been renting coastal properties on Mt. Desert Island for twenty years. There cannot be a lovelier spot on the Maine coast! The main house is modern and spacious and the cottages are comfortable and private. The grounds and property are very well maintained and in good condition. The view from everywhere is spectacular. In addition to the view, the first thing you notice is the quiet. This is the perfect property to get away from it all and relax. We enjoyed the use of the kayaks everyday and saw seals, porpoises and many types of birds. There is easy access for the boats no matter the tide. At Acadia, we typically hike, bike the carriage roads and golf. This year, I was more interested in staying at the property than anything else. We will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you Peter for your review! We loved hearing that you chose to stay at the property to enjoy the beauty and silence. We hope to see you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Exceeded all expectations! Highly recommend.

Our family stayed in these beautiful cottages for a week this September. There were plenty of activities to keep us all entertained, grandparents and toddlers alike. We kayaked, fished, swam to the islands, collected mussels, read by the pool, played lawn games, and enjoyed the stunning views in every direction. Bar Harbor is a quick drive away, as is Acadia National Park, where we went to hike and explore. Be sure to explore the large property and surrounding Mt Desert Island, as there are plenty of hidden gems to discover. The kitchen in the main cottage is extremely well-stocked with plenty of tools, dishes, and serving-ware to cook for a large group. All of the cottages were extremely clean, with plenty of fresh linens and towels (and laundry on-site). We loved having private space for everyone to sleep, allowing everyone to maintain their own schedule. This is such a unique, special place. We look forward to making many more memories here in the years to come.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you, Danielle! We are so happy that you were able to take advantage of all that our property and the surrounding areas have to offer. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private family retreat to escape and reconnect

This was our first trip with our adult children in several years. It was also their first visit to Maine and MDI. The property had plenty of room to give everyone their "Space"and at the same time allow for reconnecting and sharing this beautiful property. We actually didn't even use 2 of the cabins on the property. Check-in was easy as the doors were not locked and didn't need to be locked the entire stay. It is located essentially at a dead end road with really no neighbors. Wildlife was abundant and had deer walking within 20 ft of the main cabin. It's as though a family friend shared their home with all of their own family memories of the last 50 years. While the house has a couple TVs and DISH. We didn't turn them on. WiFi is supplied by satellite and was fine for our needs. We didn't stream but the speed would have supported it. We enjoyed the supplied Kayaks and touring around the coast shoreline and visiting John Island. Plenty of hiking at Acadia and some time at Bar Harbor which were a short drive away. If you are looking for a great place to get away with family or friends to unplug and reconnect, this is your destination. Highly recommend to any large family or group of friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing week!

Just home from an amazing week at the Wells Camp. As a three generation group of 16 family members we all loved it. The house and cabins were immaculate and the main house had way more space than pics give justice. The room dividers truly allowed us to make separate rooms for people. It was neat to read a little about the family history of the Wells. The grounds are also so well kept and the caretaker was so pleasant and attentive. We had great adventures out and about on Mt Desert Island but we loved hanging at the camp too. We kayaked a lot - headed out to both the islands to explore, said hello to seals nearby and watched the porpoises swimming. We got to see the fishermen pulling in their lobster pots - so exciting! Our weather was amazing and having the pool made for some relaxing late afternoons...only a few in the group were brave enough to jump in the waters from the dock given how chilly the water is! The water was great to walk in and explore the differences at low and high tide - we even found several star fish. The lawn was great for all sorts of lawn games too. We really could not have been happier with the location. The accommodations, the activities available at the camp (having 5 kayaks was such a huge plus for us) and just wondering about the shores and woods were great. It was a simple drive to go hiking, biking, out to eat and to Bar Harbor and the rest of the island. This is truly a great place for a larger group with space for all. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Hi Kathleen, We were so happy to read your review of our property. It is fun to hear how much families enjoy their time together here. We hope to have you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is a special place! Our family rented the cabins for 14 people for our summer vacation, and it was our first time to Maine. We had so much space and the individual cabins worked out great. The smaller cabins are comfortable with beautiful big windows that look out over the water. The inside of the cabins feel new and clean! The main house was perfect for congregating, cooking and relaxing while we enjoyed the view. The kitchen was fully equipped to cook anything we needed to and the dining table had plenty of space to fit everyone. Our family’s group ranged in ages from 4-70 and everyone was able to enjoy the property! The kids spent hours climbing on the rocks, digging for shells and snails, running on the big lawn playing frisbee and tag. They also loved the dock where we could look for wildlife! The large inground pool was perfect for the kids and has a beautiful view of the water. We were able to spot porpoise, otter and seals right from the shore. We also saw deer and friendly chipmonks and squirrels on the property as well. The ride into Bar Harbor was about 30 minutes but felt quick and we were easily able to drive to Acadia to see the park. If you get the chance go see Timber Tina’s Great Maine Lumberjack show which is really close by. The kids really enjoyed it. We highly recommend this beautiful rental to anyone looking to explore Maine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil beauty and functional space

This property is amazing. It is secluded but close enough to Acadia and other sights on Mt Desert Island. Each cabin was clean and had everything we needed for our group. It had more supplies than we had even expected. Our group kayaked every day and enjoyed the yard and wildlife and beautiful sights. The main cabin was the hangout area for the group and the kitchen was well supplied. Stacey, the caretaker was so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed meeting him. Christiana was really helpful answering all of our questions through the booking/prep process. The whole experience was such a good one and we loved our stay and will have great memories of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

There were 16 people from our family and we could not have had a better time. The houses were everything that you said they would be. The views were absolutely amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2021
Barb, We are so happy to have hosted you and your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular

A truly unique property, with four separate cabins in addition to the main house. This arrangement afforded us both family time and privacy. The view and setting are magnificent. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Place!

I got married in Acadia last year and my family and my new in-laws rented this property for the week leading up to the wedding. My family and I have stayed in hotels near downtown Bar Harbor in the past, and I do not think we will ever go back after staying here! The Welles Camp was the perfect place to unplug, relax, and celebrate our marriage with our family. The weather was absolutely perfect, and we had so much fun kayaking every morning, hiking on some trails new to us on the "quiet side" of the island, and so much more. The Welles Camp is an amazing place and we could not have imagined it being any better. We look forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2020
Thank you Devin! We were so happy to have hosted you and been a part of your special week. We hope to see you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A Slice of Heaven in Maine

Our family had one of the best vacations we've ever had. The property was unbelievably beautiful, with amazing views overlooking the ocean. Each of the cabins were wonderfully decorated and cozy - perfect for the overall experience and our family. Our typical day began by waking up watching the sun rise from the foot of our beds, then cooking a delicious breakfast before going for a hike in Acadia National Park (a short drive away). In the afternoon we'd go kayaking from the properties private dock, or stroll around the beach looking for mussels to cook for dinner. One night we had a barbecue on the beach and a huge campfire - let's just say it was awesome. We obviously ate a lot of lobster and other delicious seafood as well. I obviously loved this vacation and can't recommend it enough. We can't wait to go back!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you, Aubrey! We hope to have you and your family back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved staying at the Compound

What a great experience we had at the Wells Compound/Camp. We chose this place for the fifth annual Frasher/Nagy/Stephenson reunion. With 10 adults and 5 children this was the perfect place to take advantage of the great Maine weather and the beautiful surroundings of Mt Dessert Island, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. What made this visit so memorable was the ability to use five kayaks to tool around the bay and visit the neighboring islands and having access to a salt water pool to "cool" off at the end of the day. All in all as we compare it to our stays in Lake Tahoe, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Steamboat Springs and others we would have to rank this at the top of our list. It is a fabulous place and having Lobster around every corner isn't bad either. I think it is safe to say that we will be back Dan Nagy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you Dan! We are always happy when our guests utilize the kayaks and take full advantage of all there is to offer in the area. And we are honored to be at the top of your family vacation list! We hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Incredible Property, Views, Activities!! LOVE!!

We have been coming to this property for 6 years now and absolutely love it every year. The cabins are wonderful and it is great to be able to stay in your own individual cabin and then meet up with the rest of your family/group and hang out in the main cabin. You can walk out of your door and see beautiful 360 degree views of the water and mountains. The private pier is also gorgeous and you can take out the kayaks and paddle around the water and spot dolphins and seals along the way. We go fishing, hiking, swimming in the pool, looking at the stars, eating lobster, and just enjoying the nature around us. You are a short drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Will keep coming back here year after year. You will LOVE it!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for appreciating our property as much as we do! We look forward to having you and your family back again and again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Waterfront Cabins, breathtaking views daily

We spent our 2017 family vacation at Camp Weasel in Maine, next to Acadia National Park on Mt. Dessert, near Bar Harbor. Three generations of our family were comfortably housed in the property, due to the separate cabin layouts we all enjoyed our privacy, yet it gave us an intimate feeling of all being together. The view from the property is captivating, located right on the water. We went to Cadillac Mountain, east coast’s highest mountain, did the 20 mile heartfelt Park Loaf Road, had delicious popovers at Jordan pond seated outside on the lawn, and loved hiking carriage road, built by the Rockefeller family. The bikes and kayaks that are including with the property are such a lovely addition, and great way to really enjoy the property, right on the water. The grand finale was a lobster bake at the camp. We highly recommend Camp Welles, and we plan to return again, for sure!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Dear Ena, Thank you so much for your review of our property! We are so happy you and your family had a great time and we hope you come back very soon!!
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