Cottage At Goose Marsh Pond near Acadia on the 'Quietside'

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Mount Desert, ME

Acadia National Park5 min drive
Echo Lake Beach16 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)16 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Located in the village of Pretty Marsh, our Post and Beam cottage looks across the sloping grassy field to Goose Marsh Pond, the salt water inlet that flows into Squid Cove on the western side of Mount Desert Island. This pastoral site, often teeming with wildlife, offers a quiet, cozy and peaceful spot to recharge after a day exploring Acadia National Park and MDI.

Pretty Marsh is on the western side, the "Quietside," of Mount Desert Island. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The dining room has a wonderful view of the water, fields and the neighboring apple orchard. We also have a fully screened "Tea House" in the back yard to enjoy a mosquito-free outside experience.

Acadia National Park is spread out over many parts of Mount Desert Island. The ocean and freshwater ponds are close by for swimming, canoeing and kayaking. ANP's 50 miles of fine gravel carriage roads are renowned for walking, running and biking, and wonderful mountain and seashore trails are short drives away. The town of Southwest Harbor, a charming village with a fine foods market, restaurants, coffee shops, a bike shop, library, art galleries and shopping is a 15 minute drive. The eastern side of MDI (Bar Harbor) where you can find many restaurants, shops, theaters ... and hustle & bustle, is a 20 minute drive.

Property manager

Karen and Rick

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Sweet cottage in an even sweeter location. Noonie's Nest is the perfect spot for a Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park vacation.

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No additional overnight guests.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 vacation home is by the sea. 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 Wild Acadia Fun Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 5 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 16 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 17 min drive
Village Green - 22 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

Shell - 10 min drive
Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - 15 min drive
The Travelin Lobster - 12 min drive
Abel's Lobster Pound - 13 min drive
Mother's Kitchen - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage At Goose Marsh Pond near Acadia on the 'Quietside' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

29 August 2022

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

Magical Place

My family loved everything about this rental. We did not want to leave. Karen and Rick placed so much thought into making sure their guests had a perfect stay. Comfortably decorated, ample linens, kitchen supplies, and towels, a binder and helpful notes throughout, The pond view from the dining room was truly special. Convenient and relaxing location to come back to at night after visiting either Bar Harbor or Acadia.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

29 September 2021

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

Great Times at Goose Marsh Pond

This is the sweetest little post and beam cottage I have ever seen. Loved all the artistic touches. Beautiful view over Goose Marsh Pond. Loons and cool breezes at night.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

21 September 2021

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

Beautiful peaceful setting

Quiet location, unique and beautiful house. We thoroughly enjoyed our week there.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

27 August 2021

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

Could not have been better!!!

We absolutely loved our time on MDI and Rick & Karen’s property was perfect! Their home was beautiful and had everything we needed! We wish we would have booked another week!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

22 August 2021

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

Feel-good house in a stunning spot!

We so enjoyed our stay in the cottage at Goose Marsh Pond -- the hosts built and designed this all-wood cottage themselves and it is filled with lovely, interesting touches. We especially loved the light-filled dining room with views of fields, the pond, the apple trees, and many deer every morning. Comfortable beds, thirsty towels, a well-stocked charming but quirky kitchen, plenty of comfortable seating in the living room for 2 couples, books, everywhere, and a grand piano (in tune), were some of the details that made for a really nice stay. We enjoyed morning and evening walks along the quiet road into the woods and along the pond and of courser all there is to do in Acadia! The hosts were available and responsive to questions we had. We would definitely come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021