Quiet Wooded Setting Near Acadia National Park
- Minimum stay:5-7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
'Manset Studio,' newly built and situated in a peaceful wooded setting ,is minutes away from the Seawall area of Acadia Nat'l Park. Tastefully furnished, this second floor studio offers a large deck, full kitchen, and open living area. A new queen-sized bed is located in the built-in sleeping alcove.
The living room has a comfortable, new double futon couch. HDTV, DvD player ,iHome for iphone and ipod are provided. Stairs from the sunny deck lead down to a spacious yard..with Weber grill, picnic table and fire pit (perfect for evening campfires) .. firewood provided ,as are comfortable chairs. There is ample parking . Explore MDI and Acadia National Park from 'Manset Studio' on the free bus service provided by Acadia National Park.
Property Type
- Studio
- 525 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Low Allergen Environment
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- VCR
- Games
- Books
- Satellite / Cable
- CD Player
- Video Library
- Radio
- Stereo
- Books For Kids
- DVD Player
- Games For Kids
Theme
- Romantic
- Away From It All
Attractions
- Live Theater
- Coin Laundry
- Botanical Garden
- Playground
- Library
- Bay/Sound
- Winery Tours
- Forests
- Festivals
- Autumn Foliage
- Theme Parks
- Cinemas
- Pond
- Recreation Center
- Restaurants
- Marina
- Museums
- Churches
- Water Parks
Car
- Recommended
Leisure Activities
- Paddle Boating
- Outlet Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Antiquing
- Sledding
- Beachcombing
- Walking
- Eco Tourism
- Whale Watching
- Bird Watching
- Photography
- Scenic Drives
- Horseback Riding
- Gambling Casinos
local services and businesses
- Medical Services
- Laundromat
- Fitness Center
- Hospital
- ATM/Bank
- Groceries
- Massage Therapist
- Babysitter
Location Type
- Near The Ocean
- Village
- Rural
sports and adventure activities
- Whitewater Rafting
- Hiking
- Ice Skating
- Mountaineering
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Fishing
- Rafting
- Freshwater Fishing
- Swimming
- Water Skiing
- Mountain Climbing
- Snorkeling
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Wind-Surfing
- Skiing
- Surfing
- Golf
- Water Tubing
- Golf Privileges Optional
- Deepsea Fishing
- Sailing
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Pier Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Fly Fishing
Arrival Day
- Flexible
catering options
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Dining
- Dining Area
forms of payment
- Accept Credit Card
General
- Linens Provided
- Internet
- Safe
- Local Activities Guide
- Thermos Bottle
- Filtered Water
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Parking
- Heating
- Living Room
- Sofa Bed
- Activities Guide
- Alarm Clock
- Wireless Internet
- Parking On Street
- Ceiling Fans
- Parking Off Street
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Hair Dryer
- Basic Soaps
- Iron & Board
- Local Maps
- Firewood
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Oven
- Toaster
- Grill
- Kitchen
- Stove
- Dishes & Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Pantry Items
- Freezer
- Blender
- Lobster Pot
- Stove
- Cooking Utensils
- Coffee Grinder
- 4 Ring Stove
Outside
- Boat With Paddles
- Small Cooler
- Outdoor Grill
- Lawn / Garden
- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Large Cooler
- Canoe
- Wood Deck
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Beach Towels
Reviews
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Lovely stay on the Quietside of MDI!
Lovely stay on the Quietside of MDI!
- Guest Debbie C.
- Date of stay 09/22/12
- Review Submitted 10/03/12
Our time at Manset Studio was so happy and relaxing! We enjoyed many of the hiking and carriage trails that Acadia had to offer but were always so glad to come "home" to Manset Studio. It is a very private place with your own side yard, fire pit, and boats. But, we most enjoyed coming back, cooking a meal, having some wine, planning our next days adventures. Mary was incredibly helpful with suggestions on best first day "starter hikes." She gave thoughtful recommendations on restaurants, best lobster (Thurstons), great blueberry pancake breakfast (Sea Biscuits Cafe), desserts (Quietside Cafe). Manset had everything we needed, Mary even provided a basket of supplies... coffee, milk, fruit, cheese and bread... so we could settle in, get our bearings before finding the local market. It was a wonderful location and lovely quiet cabin.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Wonderful rental
Wonderful rental
- Guest Gabriela V.
- Date of stay 07/16/12
- Review Submitted 07/30/12
We came to the Manset studio to have our honeymoon and had a wonderful time! The place looks exactly like the pictures on the site, and we found it spotlessly clean, with nice towels, linens and books! The bed is comfy, as is the living-room futon couch. The shower has great pressure and lots of hot water! When we arrived there were brownies and fresh organic berries on the counter and a bottle of nice white wine in the fridge! It was a lovely start to our two-week stay there. We used the outdoor grill, which was clean and easy to use, as well as the fire-pit in the evenings. (Don't forget the bug spray!) The location is very quiet, with lots of birds (and a few deer!) all around. Echo lake and Long Pond (for swimming and kayaking) are minutes away by car, as is Wonder Land, where the tide pools are magnificent! We found Southwest Harbor to be more to our liking than Bar Harbor. It doesn't have as many restaurants and shops, but it has a lot less tourists! I would highly recommends this place, and plan to return!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Very enjoyable stay
Very enjoyable stay
- Guest Patrick B.
- Date of stay 06/17/12
- Review Submitted 06/24/12
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Manset Studio. The owners were very thoughtful, providing just about everything that one could think of, from a welcome basket with goodies to games and movies and a fully equipped kitchen. The unit is very private, with a yard, fire pit, and grill, and situated down a gravel road well away from the nearby small highway that leads to the beautiful Seawall area of the park. We (a young couple with a baby) would highly recommend it.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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An ideal place to relax
An ideal place to relax
- Guest Lucie
- Date of stay 04/07/12
- Review Submitted 04/16/12
I could not ask for a better place to spent this week of rest. The studio, surrounded by trees, is very peaceful and private, however near everything: village, convenience stores, hiking trails and seashore. Everything is cozy, clean and nothing is missing. The owners are very welcoming and generous. A basket filled with delicacies was waiting for me at my arrival, a delicate attention I truly appreciated. I will definitely come back!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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A Peaceful Respite
A Peaceful Respite
- Guest susan c.
- Date of stay 01/30/12
- Review Submitted 01/31/12
After a somewhat stressful time period, I was able to come to this charming apartment for a time of respite. The apartment is in the treetops with a quiet woodland setting surrounding it. Birds at the feeder and on tree branches right outside the window make it the perfect place to rest and relax. I was greeted with a basket of goodies, and a note welcoming me with the assurance that the owners were nearby for any assistance. The furnishings are lovely, the kitchen completely furnished with all the necessary cooking supplies, and the apartment in general is cozy, clean, quiet and comfortable. There is wireless capability, a television with DVD player, games, puzzles, and many books! Having been a winter visitor these were wonderful amenities! Even in winter this island is lovely and there are restaurants and shops open. So, consider the possibility of staying in this lovely apartment in the off season. You will not regret it. However, do not hesitate to stay in this apartment for your stay on Mt. Desert Island in any season, You will not regret it!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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This beautiful studio is our "home" in Maine.
This beautiful studio is our "home" in Maine.
- Guest Eileen & Steve
- Date of stay 07/25/10
- Review Submitted 01/12/11
My husband and I have stayed in the Manset Studio for six years in July or August (one or two weeks/year), and every single day has been a pleasure. The studio itself is beautifully designed, and furnished. Mary and Tom are perfect hosts. We enjoy boiling up a couple lobsters that we buy from a nearby pound, the studio includes a BIG lobster pot (any anything else you'd want for cooking). We love the nearby Seawall area, the hiking in the Park, the restaurants, and there is an excellent series of chamber music on the Island.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Summer scorcher at MDI
Summer scorcher at MDI
- Guest Steve
- Date of stay 09/01/10
- Review Submitted 09/08/10
We arrived from the UK to a heatwave on Mount Desert Island which was a bonus for our stay but the buggest bonus was the Manset Studio provided by Tom and Mary. This place is a perfect spot for a couple and although we were only there for 5 nights we would have been happy to stay there muh longer. If you are staying on mount desert island I highly recommend this as a place to stay; it is cosy but spacious with all you could need for a relaxing break.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4
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The Personal Touch
The Personal Touch
- Guest nuanc
- Date of stay 04/11/09
- Review Submitted 04/18/09
While I am not a typical tourist to Mount Desert Island because I have family here, I am a frequent visitor and have stayed at several different rentals in the Southwest Harbor vicinity. This is one of my top picks! I have stayed at Manset Studio on three separate trips and look forward to more. The space is well layed-out as well as beautifully constructed and decorated. The kitchen, while tiny, is fully functional and very well-equipped with designer-quality dishes. The bed nook is cozy and the bed extremely comfortable. The wireless internet works perfectly and the owners now provide satellite tv. The location is private and quiet and there are lovely sunsets and wildlife to be seen from the deck! Unlike the sterile atmosphere in a lot of rentals, the owners provide lovely, personal touches that make you feel at home, such as a nice selection of teas, fresh flowers or potted plants and lots of wonderful books! Mary goes out of her way to be thoughtful. On one trip I got a stomach bug and she brought soup to my door! I came for Easter another time and since she knows that my young granddaughter is a frequent visitor, she had juice boxes in the fridge and an Easter basket with fruit and candies waiting for us. If you are a small party, can handle stairs and don't need an in-town location, consider Manset Studio as your home-base on the spectacular Mount Desert Island. It is full of warmth and charm.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 7/7
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Great experience
Great experience
- Guest sheron
- Date of stay 09/26/08
- Review Submitted 10/07/08
We enjoyed our stay at the Manset Studio. Mary's gift of cookies, apples, and blueberries made it especially welcoming. Accommodations were roomy for two. Shower worked great. The second floor walkup was fine for us, but people with infirmities might find it challenging. Overall, a great experience and the price was right.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
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Manset Studio
Manset Studio
- Guest Wants to Move to Maine!
- Date of stay 09/06/08
- Review Submitted 09/17/08
As other reviews state, the studio was well maintained and wonderfully cozy. It was tucked away from the more touristy areas which made it very relaxing. The driveway was partially washed out when we arrived, but the owners were helpful and accomodating regarding this. It was fixed mid-week and was fine. There was no cable television, much to my sports-loving husband's sadness, but we kept busy in the area nonetheless. I regret not spending more time exploring Southwest Harbor, as we spent a majority of time in Bar Harbor and Acadia. Down the road from the studio, I wanted to stop at the Hinkley store (if you're a boat/sailing person, you know who this is!), but I saved this to do on the weekend and found the store was only open during the week. Next to it was restaurant that looked very quaint, though we didn't eat there either. So . . . my tip is . . . check out the side roads! We loved the BBQ and beer at the Atlantic Brewing Co., shared a table with a family from Florida, and were treated nicely by the local patrons. If you go to Bar Harbor and enjoy a good breakfast, don't miss Jeannie's. If you plan to eat at the Jordan Pond House, in Acadia, get there early. It opens at 11:30 a.m., so when we got there at 11:00, we had a parking space in the lot. When we went later, we had to park down the road. The bakery in Southwest Harbor seemed a bit pricey to us, costing over $12 for 2 pastries and a bottled water. The food was good, however, despite the price. If you hike, be warned that the "moderate" status of the Pemetic Mountain Trail in Acadia is NOT "moderate." It was quite a hike, though the views once you crawled, gasping for breath, to the top were great. Make sure you take water!! Lastly, though I am by no means a morning person, we got up at 4:00 a.m. to go to watch the sunrise on Cadallic Mountain. t was freezing and windy up there but WELL worth waking up and being cold for!! Hope this all helped!! Enjoy!Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 6/6
Rates
Rental basis: Per property
Rental rates quoted in: $
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Early Summer Jun 1 - Jun 28, 2013 7 night min stay |
$86 | $86 |
$86 | $600 | ||
| Mid Summer Jun 29 - Jul 26, 2013 7 night min stay |
$104 | $104 |
$104 | $725 | ||
| Summer Jul 27 - Aug 23, 2013 7 night min stay |
$114 | $114 |
$114 | $800 | ||
| End of Summer Aug 24 - Aug 30, 2013 7 night min stay |
$100 | $100 |
$100 | $700 | ||
| Early Fall Aug 31 - Sep 27, 2013 6 night min stay |
$100 | $100 |
$100 | $700 | ||
| Fall Sep 28 - Nov 1, 2013 6 night min stay |
$86 | $86 |
$86 | $600 | ||
| Early Winter Nov 2 - Dec 31, 2013 5 night min stay |
$79 | $79 |
$79 | $550 | ||
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency ($) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.
Additional information about rental rates:
Deposit is $300
We are flexible on arrival and departure dates. We are a yearly rental, and we are open to longer term rentals.
Fees and Taxes:
- Tax Rate 7%
Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
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Treehouse!
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full sized,electric stove,w/oven
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sleeping alcove
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writing desk/study
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open living area....futon opens up for additional sleeping
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carpeted stairway to lower entrance
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kitchen,counter and closet from top of stairs
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Picture window,one view to early spring for Manset Studio
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outside seating on the deck
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very private deck area
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spacious full bath with shower
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bathroom
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living area,door to deck
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kitchen w/fullsize fridge,microwave,toaster oven, sink,and electric stove.
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sleeping alcove
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