Private Waterfront Redwood Cottage on Harbor Near Acadia (Schoodic Point)

• A Quiet and Peaceful Place on Birch Harbor

  A Quiet and Peaceful Place on Birch Harbor

  • Guest Lou & Jen
  • Date of stay 05/25/12
  • Review Submitted 05/30/12
  We had a great time at the Redwood Cottage over Memorial Day weekend. The cottage was well-appointed with everything you would need for a restful stay. The views of the harbor are breathtaking from the wrap-around deck. The cottage was clean and in good order when we arrived. There is a full kitchen as well as a washer/dryer available for those who need it. Please understand that this is rustic Maine in all it's glory! If you need wi-fi, cable TV, or a good cell phone connection this cottage is not for you. But, there are enough old-fashioned board games, books, and beautiful scenery to keep you more than occupied. There is also a DVD player in the living area, so if you need some entertainment for the evenings just bring a few movies with you. The Schoodic portion of Acadia National Park is just a few miles down the road and if you are interested in everything that Mount Desert Island provides, it's about a 40 minute drive away. When we were there in late May, the ferry from Winter Harbor to Bar Harbor was not yet running--but during the summer it runs daily. Overall a great experience and one that I would reccomend to anyone looking for some nice relaxing time on the Maine coast!

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• Rave

  Rave

  • Guest Bll L.
  • Date of stay 10/05/11
  • Review Submitted 12/27/11
  I waited to review this home so that I wouldn't be biased. Even after a couple of months I feel the need to rave. With less than a week's notice the cabin was ready for occupancy; clean and neat with everything available that was listed and we needed. If you plan on watching TV you will be disappointed since coverage is spotty, but there are a few movies provided for a "rainy day". We were on the go so the TV was a non-issue. The location was perfect for day trips up and down the coast. A nearby lobster pound more than filled our need for lobster and at a much more reasonable rate than stores or restaurants. I would not hesitate to return--or recommend this to anyone who does not feel the need to be constantly connected to the world.

  Owner response: Thank you so much for visiting with us. We were happy to have you and I am glad you had such a good time! We also made some changes this fall that may help the TV issue. We bought a 32" flat screen and a dvd player so hopefully the reception will be a bit better. Also, this winter they are building a new cell tower a couple miles away so cell phone coverage should be excellent. Thanks again and we hope to have you back next year!

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• Tempted to keep a secret, but...

  Tempted to keep a secret, but...

  • Guest Owen
  • Date of stay 05/14/11
  • Review Submitted 06/17/11
  This cottage is simply great! You will feel comfortable instantly. The cottage has all the amenities and the surrounding area has a good store, marina and restaurants. Buy and cook your own lobster to enjoy at Dan's cottage . The birdwatching is superb. We loved it! Thanks!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thank you so much! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time. Our staff of humming birds and warblers have asked that you come back next spring. Whenever I go to the cottage I am reminded of why they call Maine vacation land. I am so happy that we could share our little corner of it with you! -Dan

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• Diamond in the not so rough

  Diamond in the not so rough

  • Guest Mike
  • Date of stay 07/07/08
  • Review Submitted 12/22/10
  Location was excellent. Directions were easy to follow. Layout and amenities were as advertised and made the place very comfortable to stay in. Everything was very clean and well taken care of. I would recommend this location to just about anyone. All the activities (hiking, biking, shopping, sightseeing, even going to church) were all fun and easily available. Even found wild cranberries and an acid bog with carnivorous plants. Didn't find one restaurant I didn't like. The local specialty food shops were great for picking up things to cook as well. Even found a couple of local farm stands for some really fresh produce. If you go before July you can catch the strawberry stand right up the road, and if you go later in July you have your own lowbush blueberry patch in the front yard. Saw a bald eagle on the cove once and porcupines feeding in the trees just off the front porch.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Relaxing and a great jump off spot for local fun

  Relaxing and a great jump off spot for local fun

  • Guest Rick
  • Date of stay 09/21/09
  • Review Submitted 11/10/10
  Four of us stayed at the cottage in late September. It provided marvelous views of the harbor (even an eagle) and a great home base for enjoying area attractions, including Bar Harbor, Mt. Desert Island, Campobello Island, and local wine tasting. Perhaps our favorite "hidden jewel" was the Schoodic Point section of Acadia Nat. Park, which is within reasonable walking distance from the cottage, but better to drive through it. The surf on the rocks was mesmerizing. I'm sure we will try to get back in the future.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Relaxing and wonderful

  Relaxing and wonderful

  • Guest Jim & Jackie
  • Date of stay 07/26/10
  • Review Submitted 08/05/10
  This remote cottage with spectacular setting overlooking Birch Harbor will help you unwind. This is a nature lover"s dream. We enjoyed watching the eagles soar overhead and the osprey fishing at low tide. The views from the deck are just wonderful and there was always a beautiful breeze. The clean cottage is nicely set up with lots of extras to cook with. TV and cell phone service was spotty, but who would want to sit inside and watch tv? There is easy access to the Schoodic Point section of Acadia National Park (1 1/2 mi.) which we toured several times. On site caregiver was very nice and helpful. Incredible ocean views and scenery wherever we drove makes it even better!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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Additional information about rental rates

For last minute rentals or partial weeks we pro-rate based on the number of days you will be staying and add $50 for cleaning. For full week rentals or longer there is no cleaning fee.

We ask for a 50% deposit to hold your dates with the remainder due 1-2 weeks prior to your actual visit.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

A 7% State of Maine Lodging Tax will apply to all rental fees.