New Cottage, Beside Sargent Brook and Acadia National Park for Nature Enthusiast

• Sweet Cottage Review

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  Sweet Cottage Review

  • Guest Jon & Ginny
  • Date of stay 09/09/12
  • Review Submitted 01/06/13
  The charming Sweet Cottage is located right in the heart of Mt. Desert Island - making touring in Acadia easy - with most sites, trails and Bar Harbor within easy access. We stayed a week and would love to come back! The cottage is a place you actually have to experience to fully appreciate it - photos don't do justice to the forethought, impeccable quality, simplicity and comfort that welcome guests. Thank you!

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• Awesome Cottage! Centrally located!

  Awesome Cottage! Centrally located!

  • Guest Deanna B.
  • Date of stay 07/01/12
  • Review Submitted 07/10/12
  This was the first time renting from the Sweets and it was perfect. The 3 of us (husband and 11 month old daughter) had a fantastic time! It is centrally located, so we were able to visit all of our destinations without a lot of travel time. The cottage was VERY clean and it came with everything we needed. I LOVED having the laundry in the unit as with a baby one needs it. They also had everything we needed for our steamers and lobster dinner. The big pot was perfect! We highly recommend this place and you will enjoy every minute of your stay! Oh and Ann is GREAT with email communication too! We asked lots of questions and she was quick to reply to us with the information we needed.

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• Lovely, cozy cottage

  Lovely, cozy cottage

  • Guest Kathleen M.
  • Date of stay 06/17/12
  • Review Submitted 06/27/12
  My husband and I enjoyed our stay immensely. This cottage immediately felt like a home away from home. As other reviewers have noted, the craftsmanship is excellent. The decor was just lovely. There were a lot of great touches (organic spices, teas, sugar waiting in the bowl, a selection of books, games, local maps and guides) that made this place so homey. It was spotless when we arrived. The brook was lovely to listen to while relaxing or sleeping. The location is great for getting into the center of Acadia or checking some of the trails outside the park and closer to Mount Desert. It was a short drive to Bar Harbor for dinner or shopping. The owners were very responsive and helpful. We hope to stay here again in the future.

  Owner response: Thank you so much for all your kind words. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you come again. Thank you for taking such great care of the cottage. All Our Best, John & Ann

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• Loved it.

  Loved it.

  • Guest Meredith S.
  • Date of stay 08/06/11
  • Review Submitted 01/14/12
  The house is beautiful and the craftsmanship is amazing. House has top of the line appliances. We enjoyed the location in terms of proximity to Acadia and North East Harbor. Easy to get to Carriage Road from property. We would happily return, but it is too small for our growing family - perfect for a couple or a family with one child.

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• Sweet Cottage: Sweet it is!

  Sweet Cottage: Sweet it is!

  • Guest Elise J.
  • Date of stay 08/07/11
  • Review Submitted 10/02/11
  We loved this cottage. Not only was the cottage a lovely retreat, but it was a wonderful work of art. As an architect, I really appreciate quality of workmanship and in addition to enjoying our stay there, I spent the week admiring every little detail that was painstakingly crafted to restore/rebuild this little gem by the brook. The choice of materials and quality of craftsmanship is top notch, which wasn't a surprise once I learned that John is a mastercraftsman who has worked on some of the most beautiful houses on the island....and Ann did a fabulous job decorating in a simple, elegant manner which beautifully complements the awesome craftsmanship. It is outfitted with everything you need and if you want to have a good sampling of Crate and Barrel housewares, this is it! Ann and John live next door, although totally out of view of the cottage, and are available to answer any questions or to transport the canoe for your use. We are hikers and enjoyed the close proximity of the cottage to the Park (not to mention the lobster restaurant just a stone's throw away which was the quintessential Maine lobster restaurant)! What an ideal location, quiet and relaxing spot to vacation. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks for the wonderful week!

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• Great House

  Great House

  • Guest james W.
  • Date of stay 07/10/11
  • Review Submitted 07/23/11
  House is centrally located on the island. Great place to stay. Outstanding craftsmanship in house. Enjoyed our stay. Would return to rent in the future.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• Beautiful, centrally located cottage

  Beautiful, centrally located cottage

  • Guest Nate
  • Date of stay 06/05/11
  • Review Submitted 06/13/11
  I just spent the last week at this wonderful cottage that had everything you could possibly want in a vacation rental. Peace, quiet, convenient to everywhere on the Island. Ann and John have created a wonderful place that is probably the most relaxing vacation I have had ever! The cottage itself is beautifully crafted, situated next to a gurgling brook. Each night I went to bed with the windows open listening to the brook and having a cool breeze come in. One night it was so quiet and peaceful you could hear loons on the sound. You could not ask for a better place. While convenient to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park it was far enough away from the commercialism of Bar Harbor that you missed the crowds unless you went into Bar Harbor. Northeast Harbor is just a short ride away with cute shops and beautiful scenery. In my opinion this is the most convenient area on the island to stay and the Sweet Cottage couldn't be a better place to spend a vacation.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thanks Nate for your kind words. You left the cottage so clean. I put your refundable damage deposit in the mail yesterday. You are always welcome here at Sweet Cottage. Thanks again John and Ann

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• Great Central Location

  Great Central Location

  • Guest dselmal
  • Date of stay 08/23/10
  • Review Submitted 09/02/10
  Our family of 4 stayed here for 3 nights in August while we explored Acadia National Park. It was a great location; away from the crowds/congestion of Bar Harbor, yet easy to get to any of the trails and small towns that make up ANP. We especially appreciated all the "green" touches the home had from the recycling center to energy efficient washer and dryer. One rainy night was spent on the sun porch playing the board games that were provided. The home was in pristine condition and the owner was very knowledgeable about the area. There was even a canoe that we could have used had we had more time.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• Beautifully crafted cottage

  Beautifully crafted cottage

  • Guest Happy Family of Four
  • Date of stay 07/25/10
  • Review Submitted 08/06/10
  The Sweet cottage is aptly named! The craftsmanship of the cottage interior is amazing with natural wood, handcrafted cabinets, bamboo flooring, granite tiles and countertops. The cottage is well stocked with quality cookware, dishes and linens. We (family of four) spent the week walking around the cottage admiring the construction details. The cottage is also family friendly with the Sweets providing games, DVD's, and reading material. There is even a hammock that swings over the brook and a canoe for your use! The owners are helpful and welcoming. The cottage location is convenient to many of the islands attractions. You can walk from the cottage to hiking trails and the carriage roads. Bar Harbor is a 10 minute drive. My family loved this place!!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Beautifully crafted cottage

  Beautifully crafted cottage

  • Guest Happy Family of Four
  • Date of stay 07/25/10
  • Review Submitted 08/06/10
  The Sweet cottage is aptly named! The craftsmanship of the cottage interior is amazing with natural wood, handcrafted cabinets, bamboo flooring, granite tiles and countertops. The cottage is well stocked with quality cookware, dishes and linens. We (family of four) spent the week walking around the cottage admiring the construction details. The cottage is also family friendly with the Sweets providing games, DVD's, and reading material. There is even a hammock that swings over the brook and a canoe for your use! The owners are helpful and welcoming. The cottage location is convenient to many of the islands attractions. You can walk from the cottage to hiking trails and the carriage roads. Bar Harbor is a 10 minute drive. My family loved this place!!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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Additional information about rental rates

One half of the total is due immediately to confirm the reservation with the balance due 30 days before arrival date.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

An additional charge is a 7% state sales tax as well as a $200 refundable damage deposit.