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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪23 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

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

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
No additional overnight guests.

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 holiday 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 25 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 27 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mother's Kitchen/Coffee Matter - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Original Travelin' Lobster - ‬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.

What time is check-in at Cottage At Goose Marsh Pond near Acadia on the 'Quietside'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage At Goose Marsh Pond near Acadia on the 'Quietside'?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage At Goose Marsh Pond near Acadia on the 'Quietside' located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Acadia National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Seal Cove Pond and Long Pond. Acadia Repertory Theater and Atlantic Brewing Company are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a special place! We had such a wonderful stay with our two kids. The house is so full of love and clearly very well cared for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Leslie S.

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

Sarah R.

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

We loved our stay!

We loved our stay at Goose Marsh Pond with our two kids! Truly such a special and well-appointed home. We enjoyed cooking in the very functional kitchen, meals in the sunny dining room, playing the piano and other fun instruments, reading some of the many books on the shelves, listening to owls while sitting on the screened-in tea house, and exploring the area nearby. Super comfy beds too. Easy and quick access to cute towns and Acadia hikes. And the hosts were easy to be in touch with and very welcoming! Thank you for having us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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.

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

Melissa K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Wonderful Week on MDI

We had an amazing week staying on MDI. The house and hosts were great! No significant negatives to report - all positives! Thank you for a memorable week with the family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bridget R., Charlottesville, VA

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

Beautiful cottage for families

We absolutely loved this cottage for our family vacation. The details and decor are lovely and it is a great place for families. We also loved the location as well and were able to walk down to the water from the house. I hope we can stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

June G.

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

Homey cottage, idyllic location!

We loved Cottage at Goose Marsh Pond! Extremely well-cared for place in a tranquil location in close proximity to everything on MDI! The owners were incredible - providing helpful information and delicious treats :))! We didn't want to leave! Thank you, Karen and Rick, for a memorable stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Special home in a lovely, quiet corner of MDI

Well appointed, clean and comfortable home. Perfect place to go explore all things Acadia and MDI, then have a retreat at the end of the day to make dinner and read a book. Many memories made and we look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

alexander c., Santa Monica, CA

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

wonderful cottage

We had a great time at the cottage - excellent, quiet location; well-equipped kitchen for preparing meals; and nice place to get away and relax. It was exactly what we were looking for. The owners are very nice and stopped by to provide recommendations on things to do and see on Mt. Desert Island. We were also glad for the coffee and muffins that greeted us at the beginning of our stay. They were delicious and a nice touch! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

john e.

Wonderful cottage in a rural setting

Wonderful cozy place Very well equipped cottage in a peaceful and serene setting We would definitely return in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Wonderful spot for respite

This was the best place we could have asked for. It was clean, quiet and, most of all, very aesthetically pleasing. We ended up spending less time exploring Mount Desert Island than we originally thought we would, but there was no difficulty just staying at this beautiful place and relaxing for our time there. I sincerely hope we can return some day soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric E., EDEN PRAIRIE, USA

Fabulous property, Great owners

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage at Goose Marsh Pond. The property was beautiful and very comfortable as well as convenient to Acadia National Park and everything it has to offer. Great place to come home to and relax after a day of hiking. Beautiful four-seasons porch to spend the day playing games and visiting. The owners were wonderful hosts and were easy to work with. They also offered and had great suggestions about what to see and do and where to eat on the island. Would definitely recommend staying here as a get-away and to take in ANP.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

A granite diamond!

Beautiful setting, beautiful home, lovely hosts. A very special place. The home is elegant yet unassuming, crafted with care by its owners from heritage materials. Unexpectedly, the house became an important part of our experience of MDI. Richly supplied with excellent books and everything needed for making great meals, too. Rick stopped by once to check in with us, and it was great to meet him and to learn more about the area. Would unconditionally recommend to any visitors.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

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Hosted by Karen and Rick

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