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Private Cottage in Quiet Woods near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor

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A cabin with a porch, a staircase, and a deck.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A cabin with a porch, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area.
A room with a bookshelf labeled 'BARGAIN BOOKS', a television, and various board games.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 5•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Front Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Private Cottage in Quiet Woods near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor

Leave the hectic world behind and come to Maine to relax in this quiet cottage in the woods near Acadia National Park. Just 10 minutes to Bar Harbor, 6 minutes to the Park Entrance and Information Center, and 7 minutes to the Hadley Point Beach for swimming, boating, and picnicking.

The master bedroom has a queen size, cushion top mattress and a hand-made lighthouse quilt. The room features nautical-themed decor and a private bathroom with shower and abundant towel racks. Relax in the sitting area or write a postcard at the desk. An overhead fan supplies a gentle breeze.

Light cascades into the second bedroom with its single and bunk, all twin extra-long beds. Cuddle up under the quilts or write letters at the desk. The adjacent bath with tub/shower also serves the living room.

The living area has a pillow-filled sofa suitable for napping, easy chair, and a flat screen TV with Home Theater Surround Sound, Cable, and DVD/CD player. A wide variety of movies are also available from the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor. You can play with games and toys or savor a book from our library which has everything from mysteries to histories, biology to biography.

The living area opens to the fully equipped kitchen with its refrigerator/freezer, electric stove and oven, separate convection microwave, toaster, blenders, and large sink with dishwasher. Chefs will enjoy the full supply of pans, pots, (including a lobster pot!), cooking utensils, dishware, flatware, coffee pot, and ash picnic basket. As you sit at the oak dining table, sipping your morning coffee or tea, looking out the picture window, you may spot birds, squirrels, or an occasional deer or fox. You may prefer taking breakfast on the front porch before heading out for a day of hiking in the Park or sightseeing and shopping in the quaint towns of Mount Desert Island.

In the evening, enjoy rocking on the front porch or solving jigsaw puzzles at the game table. There you may catch the lovely scent of balsam fir and drink in the exquisite tranquility of Maine at its best.

Children welcome. No pets. Non-smoking.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
See the Template Lease for a list of House Rules. The items in green are specific to a particular client.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4334250
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Acadia National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 23 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Aloha - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage in Quiet Woods near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Cottage in Quiet Woods near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor?

As of 21 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Cottage in Quiet Woods near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$2,508, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Private Cottage in Quiet Woods near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage in Quiet Woods near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage in Quiet Woods near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage in Quiet Woods near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by James & Marilyn Kitler

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We are Mainers - although we are, in local parlance, from away. Marilyn first came to her family's cabins in Maine as an infant. James came when he started dating Marilyn. We have come every summer since 1967 and settled here in 2002, drawn by the area's natural beauty and its vibrant, richly varied community. It always has been a respite from our busy careers as schoolteacher and engineer/investment analyst.

Why they chose this property

The Kerr Cottage has been a family summer camp since the 1930s, loved for its proximity to Acadia National Park. What can top a picnic on the rocks beyond Thunder Hole, where you can watch the powerful waves spray foam on the shore? In 2012 James and his cousins from California initiated a major project to rehabilitate and expand the Kerr Cottage, transforming and bringing it to modern standards of comfort and convenience. It is now a bright, airy cottage, a private refuge near Frenchman's Bay.

What makes this property unique

The Kerr Cottage is a place for families to gather and enjoy each others' company. There are quiet corners in which to read a book, rock in a chair, or work a puzzle. Social spaces in the kitchen, living room and front porch provide comfortable spaces for eating, conversation, playing board games, or enjoying the AV system It is in the woods, sheltered and shaded by trees, but convenient to the small towns of Mount Desert Island and the Acadia National Park.

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