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Charming Cottage with Great Ocean Views in Quiet Wooded Setting near Acadia
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 1,250 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 7 nights |
Overview
2 bedrooms, 1 loft with pullout, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps 6
Cove Cottage is a charming beautifully furnished getaway on 2 wooded acres which are shared with Cove House (a 5 bedroom, 3 bath luxury home). Cove Cottage can be rented separately for parties of 6 or less or with Cove House for large parties up to 16 people. The Cottage is situated a short distance from the ocean with wonderful water views. It abutts a nature conservancy and eagles, fox, dear, giant heron and other wildlife are often sighted on the property and nearby protected marshland. Explore the beautiful undeveloped shore via a walking right of way to the ocean. The property is only a short distance from Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and other island attractions. Each of the units has its own parking, entrance, landscaped yard and ocean views. The Cottage is approximately 70 feet from the house and occupies 2 floors above the garage.
About Mary Ann Hale
We designed an built the cottage in 2002. We are retired teachers who have been designing and building custom homes for 30 years.
Mary Ann Hale purchased this cottage in 2002
Why Mary Ann Hale chose Mount Desert Island
Serene and tranquil with beautiful ocean views. The property abuts the nature conservancy and 1/2 mile of unspoiled beach for you to explore. Take out the canoe and watch for seals, osprey, bald eagles, and dolphins along the gorgeous coast.
What makes this cottage unique
Utter peace and tranquility amidst the unspoiled beauty of the Maine coastline.
Rent this cottage along with Cove House (homeway, property number 143459) for a family reunion or getaway with friends --sleeps up to 16 people when combined with the house.
Guestbook comments from the owner
Truly a wonderful home away from home. We would come back. The grounds are beautiful as well as the views. And ohhhh so quiet. We truly understand why they call this the quiet side. We have stayed here on the island several times and wanted to share it with our kids and we would probably never stay anywhere but on the "Quiet Side" again.
Amenities
Southwest Harbor Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1250 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 6
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- Beach View
- Near The Ocean
- Ocean View ...
- Rural
- Water View
- Away From It All
- Tourist Attractions
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Blender
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Lobster Pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove ...
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower , jetted tub
- Master bath has jetted tub
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
Bedroom 3 - 2 sleep sofa /futon , Sofa
- Master bedroom has it's own bath and is on upper floor, loft with pullout sofa is on upper floor, 2nd bedroom is on first floor. 2nd bathroom is on first floor.
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Video Library
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Wood Deck
- 5 garden chairs
- wheelchair inaccessible
- autumn foliage
- bay/sound
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- pond
- recreation center
- restaurants
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- hiking
- hunting
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- pier fishing
- sailing
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
- tennis
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(29 traveler reviews)
Overall Positive
Property well-kept and well-appointed. Quiet and bright in the house. Comfortable beds. Surprised that, when we asked where the garbage liners were kept, we were told that we get "only one complimentary garbage bag." Also only one roll of toilet paper per bathroom provided for the week and no soap provided for shower.
Stayed with them several times.
We stayed with Richard and Maryanne several times. We had to book ahead because the return visitors scoop this spot up quickly. What a creative couple! The house is neat and clean and sheets are nice and fresh always. Kitchen is well equipped (no need to get anything except your grocery). There is a kind of wholefoody type supermarket in town and a regular supermarket for cheaper food. Go to Red Sky or XYZ for dinner. Beales and Thurstons for your lobster during the day. Their house is located close to/next to the beach so walking along the beach with your coffee in the morning is a must. Washer and dryer is in the house. Its on the quiet side and not too far from the main town so going into Bar harbour for dinner or a dance is not a problem. There are so many restaurants close by rather than going into Bar Harbour. Maryanne and Richard is close by and not intrusive but I find it fun to seek them out because they are a very interesting couple and I learn a lot from them. I live in a clean home and love going there because of the cleanliness of the house. Enjoy!!!
A Modern Cottage on the Quiet Side
Cove Cottage is a modern, 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, pleasant living room with a vaulted ceiling, upstairs sitting room, large downstairs deck and an upstairs balcony. We found it a very relaxing place to recover from Acadia National Park hiking, and we found the owners (who built the cottage and live next door) very helpful whenever we needed it. The beds are good, the towels are fluffy, the yard is truly beautiful, and at night there is the quiet of forest and sea, rather than cars or trucks or partying bar-hoppers; what more do you need?
The stairway to the second level is rather steep, and there are steps between the parking area and the entrance to the cottage; so we would not recommend this place to those with physical challenges. Everybody else, however, will find it a refreshing change from the crowded tourist havens a few miles away. And if you long for somebody else to make breakfast for you, zip into nearby Southwest Harbor for the best popovers on Mt. Desert Island, at the non-profit Common Good Soup Kitchen, where locals and tourists contribute whatever they want, in return for those plump delicacies.
Property 203055
Stay: early Sept, 2016. Richard was very helpful with recommendations of places to visit, directions to the nearby sites, etc. Owners were next door, working on a newer property. Property very quiet, and definitely away from the noise of more "touristy" areas (such as Bar Harbor), while providing good access to Acadia, Ellsworth, Searsport, etc.. Nice stove, oven, full sized refrigerator, adequate supply of hot water for dishes, showering. Bed was comfortable, and extra blanket available if needed. T.V. had a large number of channels available, but cell phone coverage is spotty.Outdoor lighting is available, although it does attract bugs, at night. Property was adequately furnished for those without spinal/mobility issues (would not recommend for mobility impaired/small children, because stairs to 2nd floor are quite steep, lack risers, and treads are about 11"-12" inches apart, in height). Would recommend improved housekeeping , prior to arrival of paying guests. Specifically, the bath exhaust fan had not been cleaned in some time, which impacts on efficient removal of bath humidity. L.G. front loading washer in bathroom closet had standing water under gasket, and in rear drawer area (where fabric softener would be placed) and a terrible smell, which required cleaning prior to use, and propping open the door and drawer for many days, to remove the smell.Empty can of "Pam" non stick spray found in kitchen cabinet. Renter is asked to remove garbage and recyclables to an area in the garage (not for use by tenants). Renter is cautioned to remove shams from pillows, avoid washing bedspread and shams, as they are dry clean, only.Renter to strip bed, Renters with children are advised to have children eat only in the diningroom, at the table. Stand fan (needed because property does not have A.C.) "fins" had dust, indicating they had not been cleaned in some time.
Lighting is generally adequate, although L.E.D. lighting would be a significant improvement (the owner told us the property had been equipped with almost all L.E.D. bulbs, but there were only lower wattage C.F.L. bulbs, one of which was burned out, but left in the bathroom closet).
The renter should be prepared to arrive with D.E.E.T., as the garden area and the yard were full of biting bugs. Would recommend property for couples and families with older children. If you cook, contact the owners ahead of time to see what cookware/items are available, as grocery store selection nearby is sparse
Excellent location, family friendly
Cove Cottage was perfect for our family of four (two adults, two elem. age children). When we vacation, we prefer a quiet location, but one that is close enough to town for restaurants and activities. The cottage could not have been in a better location. We could easily access the main entrance to Acadia NP within 30 minutes and it was so nice to return to the "quietside" of the island after a day of hiking on the busier end of the island. As a side, one activity not to be missed, especially if you have young children is Diver Ed's Dive-In Theater. The entire family had a blast. The cottage was very clean and well-stocked with everything you need to cook. We even used the gas grill one night. The private cove with its cobblestone rocks and tidal pools provided hours of fun for our kids. The gardens around the property were spectacular and you can tell that Richard and Mary Ann, the owners, take great pride in their property. When we return to MDI, which hopefully will be soon, we will definitely stay at Cove Cottage again.
FANTASTIC STAY!
The view rom Cove Cottage was spectacular! The property was well equipped and charming as described. We had a large group, which occupied Cove Cottage and Cove House and we could not have asked for a better location.
One of the family members visits Acadia during the fall. In the height of the summer the park does get much more activity and visitors. This location was a welcome relief at the end of the day with all the crowds in the Park, Bar Harbor on the other side of the Island. Access to the beach was wonderful for an evening or morning stroll.
Southwest Harbor has everything you could want for an easy afternoon of shopping, lunch and dinner if you decide to avoid the crowds. Proximity to Bass Harbor Head Light, was a quick drive and the Seawall area was spectacular. This vacation destination was wonderful, I would highly recommend Cove Cottage for anyone that loves a peaceful, gorgeous setting!
Map
The property is located on the 'Quiet side' of Mount Desert Island home of Acadia National Park. The unique scenic beauty of the island provides something for the whole family--mountains, lakes, ocean, and beautiful coastal villages. The choices are vast: hiking the miles of trails in the park, cycling on the 50+ miles of carriage roads in the park, whale watching, kayaking, mountaineering., shopping in Bar Harbor, cultural activities such as summer theater, musical festivals, craft and art shows, museums, golf, visiting the beautiful surrounding islands via local ferries, touring the architectural wonders of the old homes and estates or strolling through gorgeous gardens open to the public.
Other Activities: kayaking, whale watching, summer theater, library, craft shows, antique shows, farmers' markets
Photos
Rates & Availability
Southwest Harbor Cottage Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Summer 2017
Jul 1 2017 -
Sep 1 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
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$1,700
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Fall 2017
Sep 2 2017 -
Oct 21 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
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$1,400
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My Standard Rate
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
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$1,650
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Additional information about rental rates
| Refundable damage deposit | $200 |
| Tax Rate | 9.0% |
Rentals are by the week from Saturday to Saturday. The base rate is for 4 people. The cottage will accommodate up to 6 people. There is an additional fee of $20/night for each additional guest over 4. In the event of cancellation, the deposit is refunded minus expenses to re-rent if we are able to re-rent the property for the entire period.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
- Unavailable
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