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Boathouse Efficiency Waterfront Cottage near Acadia National Park

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Room
Terrace/patio
Water side of the Boathouse
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Pond
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Boathouse Efficiency Waterfront Cottage near Acadia National Park

The Boathouse is an efficiency cottage that accommodates 2. It has everything you could ask for in a romantic cottage getaway. The Boathouse is a waterfront cottage located on the shore of Hodgdon Pond, a fresh water pond on the west side of Mount Desert Island. Hodgdon Pond is very quiet and peaceful and is bordered by Acadia National Park that protects the watershed from future development on the east side of the pond. From the front deck, you look right out over the beach area and dock where there are kayaks, canoe and rowboat for the free use of our guests. The dock and use of boats is shared with one other vacation home.

Amenities include: The efficiency of one room living area with a queen size bed, kitchen with dinette, range and refrigerator and two chairs to relax in. The separate bathroom has a new walkin shower. There is a land line telephone where cell service can be limited due to the location. Satellite cable TV, and internet is also provided. The spacious deck has an outdoor grill. Newly updated heating and air conditioning system.
Area Information:

The recreational, cultural, and dining offerings in this area are phenomenal. Acadia National Park is at your fingertips.

The Park has nearly 32,000 acres of land which offers unequaled beauty and ocean front access. Over 55 miles of carriage trails provide hiking and biking with vistas of unrivaled beauty.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fine for children, but only one queen bed.
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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
No smoking inside buildings
1 dog under 35 lb’s allowed June 3-9, 2024 June 22-29, 2024 With $150 non refundable pet fee.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seal Cove

Located in Seal Cove, this cottage is on the waterfront. Atlantic Brewing Company and Bubble Rock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Bar Harbor Whale Watching are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Map
Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Long Pond - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Village Green - 23 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 25 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 28 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boathouse Efficiency Waterfront Cottage near Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boathouse Efficiency Waterfront Cottage near Acadia National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boathouse Efficiency Waterfront Cottage near Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boathouse Efficiency Waterfront Cottage near Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Boathouse Efficiency Waterfront Cottage near Acadia National Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Seal Cove Pond and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here, just sitting on the dock drinking my morning coffee made it all worth it. It’s a little slice of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Lakehouse is just beautiful! It had everything for a quiet escape in nature. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Great Spot

Nice cabin with everything you need. It was very peaceful being on the "quiet side" of the island.
Full Moon
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny L.

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

great little cottage

The cottage was better than we had hoped for .The dock was awsome.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nihad A.

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

Beautiful

Amazing location with a beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Early June Paradise!

We had an absolutely amazing stay in early June! We were able to enjoy paddling out on the pond, relaxing to the sounds of the frogs at night, and beautiful 65 degrees, sunny weather every day! We hope to go back soon - the cabin was just perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Blissfully quiet and spectacularly gorgeous

This place was such a wonderful place to unplug. Loved watching the pond change over the course of each day. So glad to have had access to watercraft, bbq, and a comfortable space to feel safe and able to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean A.

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

First Time Maine Vacation

This is a wonderful rental! Very clean and in a beautiful location out of the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. Close to hiking trails and shopping. We had a wonderful time but ended up leaving a day early due to the Hurricane Lee. Would recommend this rental if you like a private and secluded area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Peaceful cottage with breathtaking view

My husband and I stayed here and loved the boathouse. It was so peaceful and had amazing views of the pond. It's in a great location close enough to downtown areas and hikes but far enough away that it was really tranquil. We also enjoyed staying in for the evening and eating dinner on the dock. The kayaks were also a great touch and we loved our morning paddle. Also, everything was clean, safe, and in working order. This is definitely a spot to return to.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle M.

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

Highly Recommend

We loved everything about this property! Wished we could have stayed much longer. Close drive to all the sights in Acadia/Bar harbor/MDI But .. still very remote & peaceful! Bed here was super comfortable! Thank you Thank you Thank you.. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ((So many other properties we’ve stayed at in the past have had terrible beds.. people go away to RELAX~ Thank you for the wonderful Bed!)) Hopefully we will get back here one day to your very beautiful property! Thank you again Sincerely, Rochelle & Scott
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful place to stay during an Acadia getaway. My husband and I spent our honeymoon here and loved how quiet and private our stay was. The property is immaculately kept and just a short drive from everything you want to do on the island. We will absolutely stay here again when we come back to Acadia!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy place to stay right off the water. Bar Harbor is 20 min from the location so an easy drive to go to dinner or the national park. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for two people exploring Acadia and Bar Harbor! Loved coming back to such a peaceful and quiet cabin at the end of a busy day. Super clean and had everything we needed. Very easy check in process and great communication with host!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The boathouse is a beautiful place to stay. Just sitting in the quiet overlooking the lake is enough to bring me back. I am glad there was not much available on the other side of the island as it was busy. Staying in this side of the island and driving to bar harbor gave us a chance to explore the island on our way over. Very much recommend this place, it is all it claims to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Magical

The Boathouse is beautiful and serene. We have been traveling Maine and this was the highlight of our trip. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Magical boathouse!

The boathouse provided such a lovely home base for my partner and I as we explored Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park for a week. Everything we needed was provided, from extra linens to laundry supplies to kayaks! My partner wants to send a special shout out to the small round fan that gave the perfect amount of white noise and helped him sleep so soundly each night. The boathouse is 20-30 minutes from Bar Harbor/Acadia depending, which was a great distance for us to have a quiet, peaceful stay away from tourists and traffic without taking a significant amount of time to travel. We could easily hike in the morning, return to the boathouse to rest and clean up, then go out to Bar Harbor, Bass Harbor, or Southwest Harbor for dinner and shopping. We already can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations, piece of heaven
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

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

What a tranquil getaway

The Boathouse was just the perfect place for my husband and I to stay while exploring Acadia. The view from the dock was so serene and the perfect spot to enjoy a good book. The Boathouse itself was just the perfect amount of space for two. The home was clean, heating/cooling system worked great, bathroom was spacious, and close to bar harbor and other Acadia area attractions. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Peaceful get away

Beautiful home and location. Perfect for 2 people looking to relax in a peaceful atmosphere yet close to Acadia and Bar Harbor for daytime adventures.9
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

MDI marathon

Wonderful stay. Super relaxing and clean. Enjoyed the time spent there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

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

Cozy boathouse

Exceeded expectations! Wonderful first time in Maine. Enjoyed staying on the quiet side of MDI with such a peaceful view!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angela B.

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

Just right

Perfect size for two adults wanting to enjoy Acadia and Bar Harbor. Quiet surroundings. Picturesque view!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Peaceful Park Visit

We enjoyed this cozy stay for two - it was a perfect size for us, had all we needed (except a washer and dryer - but no room for it). The bathroom is beautifully done with a 5 fee5 filed shower and fluffy towels. Bed in this studio was comfortable with ample blankets. The host supplied a notebook with helpful information about the area and visiting Acadia National Park which is 4 miles away. We did not get directions from VRBO but the host was kind enough to provide them when asked. Our stay was too short to use the row boat or canoe but if we return, we’ll plan to try them out on the pond. We recommend this stand alone studio-house to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

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

Maine vacation

We enjoyed the peaceful pond and access to the boats. The boathouse was cozy and stocked with comforts of home. The bed was very comfy too. Location to Acadia and Bar Harbor were perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

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

A wonderful week!

My husband and I were so thrilled to spend our visit to MDI at such a lovely home. The first day we saw a loon off of the deck. We enjoyed the space so much and hope to return again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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