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Tidewatch Cottage

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A view of a calm lake with a small island of trees, a clear sky, and a wooden dock.
A small, single-story house with a porch and a view of a lake.
A kitchen with a large window overlooking a lake, a sink, and a vase on the windowsill.
A wooden dining table with chairs, a bench, and a view of a lake.
A window view of a forested area with a small dock and a cabin.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Bernard

Located in Bernard, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting.
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Map
Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 8 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tidewatch Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tidewatch Cottage?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tidewatch Cottage on May 1, 2027 start from $608, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tidewatch Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tidewatch Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tidewatch Cottage located?

This Bernard vacation home is on the beach, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Acadia National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead. Seal Cove Pond and Flying Mountain Trailhead are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, and nicely furnished and appointed property with a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, great property! Loved the outdoor deck right off the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home right on the water, we loved our stay! Home was well stocked with everything you need, not to mention the great location! Host was very responsive any time we had a question. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property and location. The view from every window was incredible. S’mores on the floating patio while star gazing was phenomenal. Cozy, would stay again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly a beautiful property with fantastic views!! Sitting out on the seemingly endless deck on a gorgeous fall evening we looked across to John’s Island and there was a bald eagle perched on a tree top. Most certainly booking this one again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here on a family weekend trip to visit Acadia for the first time this October. The house is full of rustic charm and has everything you need for your stay. And you cannot beat the view! Absolutely beautiful. We were lucky to have beautiful weather and peak foliage. Away from the tourists but within a short, scenic drive to the Visitor's Center where you can catch the handy shuttles to all parts of the park and Bar Harbor. Would definitely recommend this lovely place and Ingrid is an excellent host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is beautiful and watching the sunset and sunrise off the deck over looking the water was amazing best part about it. Beds were comfortable and house was very organized and clean. We loved out stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here, the house was absolutely beautiful. We loved the view, the beds were comfortable, the livingroom and kitchen were gorgeous, and the house was well stocked with everything we needed. The little sleeping cabin was cute and my kids enjoyed it. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay at Tidewatch! It was exactly what we were hoping for—a true coastal Maine experience. The house was spotless when we arrived and had everything we needed, making it easy to settle in and relax right away.The location on the quiet side of Acadia was perfect. We loved being away from the crowds while still being just a short drive from all the park's main attractions and hiking trails. After a day of exploring, coming back to the peaceful setting was one of our favorite parts of the trip.The views were absolutely gorgeous and something we'll remember for a long time. Whether we were enjoying our morning coffee or winding down in the evening, the scenery never got old. We'd happily stay here again and would recommend Tidewatch to anyone looking for a peaceful, authentic Maine getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vrbo ever! Beautiful location, well appointed kitchen, gorgeous views, deck and dock, comfortable bedrooms and snore box a plus. Super responsive host. Would 100% book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING home!!

We loved the trip and the house was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing - highly recommend

Truly fantastic - what an amazing place to stay. Absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and lovely stay

Beautiful house, in a beautiful setting. Tidewatch is a fabulous place for a holiday. Even though it was too cold to sit outside, the inside setting was stunning with surrounding windows and a great area / equipment to cook.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible

We had an absolutely amazing time in Acadia, and at Tidewatch. What a fantastic spot! We’re already planning our trip back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Quiet Get Away

We loved the beautiful on the water location of this cottage on the quiet side of Acadia Natl Park. A very unique lay out with spectacular water views all around. Lots of activities in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, Peaceful Vacation

The location is beautiful and quiet. Home was as pictured and very clean. Deck was great and views from the living room were perfect. I was concerned that the drive to Acadia would be too far to beat the crowds, but learned everything is close on the island so we had no issues. I would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

What a rental should be!

No unpleasant surprises, but loads of superlatives!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect home for a family reunion

The property was perfect for a 1-week stay for a family of 6 adults. We were able to prepare several meals in the large kitchen to allow for multiple cooks. The views from every window allowed us to enjoy the sights and sounds of Bass Harbor, adding to memories of a wonderful vacation. The Snore Box was a big hit! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Week!

Our family had a fabulous experience at Tide Watch! Every window offered a view of Bass Harbor & the deck and furnishings could not have been a better place to enjoy time as a family! We appreciated the new grill, the beautiful well supplied kitchen, roomy natural wood table and overall decor. The beds are comfortable and the Snore Box is adorable! As always, Mt Desert Island and its beauty and charm never dissapoint!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best of Maine

This is truly a special home on the water in Maine. It allowed us to experience the habitat of that little cove in ways that would not have been possible in other rental houses: to be part of the ocean tide as it cycled through each day, to watch the birds, to find the frogs and slugs in the woods, to sleep in the napping cabin in the rain. We felt so lucky to have found it and stayed there. It will be in our family memory always.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet side peacefulness

We loved this house sitting on Bass Harbor, watching the dramatic tide change from the ample deck and gas fire pit or windowed large room. The home is well stocked and updated and says “Maine”. Owner communicated ceryxwell
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved our stay in MAINE!

The views were relaxing and beautiful, eagle visited a few days. The home is fully stocked and ready for your enjoyment. Beds are comfortable, plenty of blankets, pillows and linens for all 5 of us. Could have used a few more hand towels in the kitchen. Seating in kitchen and living room is adequate be careful of the rugs they were slippery. We did have an issue with the grill, one guest prefers meat and tried to cook multiple times on the grill with no luck, just not hot enough to sear. The side burner worked great for the lobster!! One our last night there was a terrible storm, had to latch all windows water was coming in, we lost power, and it did not come back on before we had to check out. We have stayed in 4 other Maine homes and this one was just what we needed. Thanks to our host for the great communication!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An absolute gem

I can’t say enough about how much we loved this property. It has always been a bucket list item for me to go to MDI/Acadia and I was fortunate enough to save up enough and take my wife, parents and sister! The property was beautiful, right on the tidal basin so we got to see the complete fluctuation of a empty bay teeming with life (basically birds feasting on shellfish) as well as the beauty and serenity of the higher tide. Peaceful and serene doesn’t quite describe the vibe! The inside of the house was well kept and had a great vide and beautiful upstairs for entertaining. Perfect house for2 couples and 2 singles or 3 couples and 2 singles (if one of the couples is okay with sleeping in a beautiful/cozy detached cabin and using the main house for water). Ingrid and John were responsive and friendly and we loved staying with them. Would 100% stay here again if we go back. Property only and easy/beautiful 20-25 minute drive from downtown bar harbor. And minutes from southwest harbor. Thank you again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

It's the little things that matter.

The location was great. Nice quiet setting. Worked fine for our party of 8.The building was fine but is in need of some refreshing. The crankout windows need repair/replacement. The picture for the listing suggested you could swim off the dock. Really wasn't possible given the prevalence of low tide. Our primary issues were the small things. The grill was falling apart. It was replaced immediately after we pointed out it's condition. The propane tanks for the fire pit and grill were virtually empty. Ran out of fuel for both after two uses There were not adequate number of garbage bags or paper towel rolls. Should be a least 1 bag per day. We enjoyed our stay but at this price point we were expecting greater attention to the details.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2024
Greg, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and you're absolutely right that the cleaners should have stocked you with more trash bags and paper towels. I’ve already pointed out their error. I’m sorry you thought you’d have more time to swim off the dock. Our description is very clear that the house is located in the tidal area of the harbor and the tides come in and out twice a day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidewatch is a great cottage with INCREDIBLE views. We spent so much time on the deck and dock just enjoying the views. The firepit was an awesome feature and we enjoyed it with a view of the water and stars several nights. We loved the big open living area and spent most of our time there. The kids enjoyed their breakfast at the counter and the adults loved the big table. Many rounds of Rack-o and Exploding Kittens were played at that big table, too! We also appreciated the many lighting options for the main area.We needed a couple things during our stay and Ingrid's response time was amazing. Super fast and helpful!!PROS: being on the water and watching the wildlife, big dining table, fire pit, open area and our party of 8 never felt crowded.CONS: no fish to catch :(, the driveway is very steep and hard to get back up and one of our 3 cars had to back all the way up to get a "running start" :) The bed in the snore box is best just for one person. It's a full-sized bed (which my husband and I have shared before) but it's a stiff mattress and every time one of us moved it woke the other one up. I ended up sleeping on the couch the whole week... which was thankfully comfortable all things considered. Favorite local spots to eat were Beal's and Thurston's ... and the Clark Point Cafe is INCREDIBLE. Best croissant I've had outside of France. Wonderland trail is a favorite nearby walk, (and easily managed with our 4 seniors) and Ship Harbor is our other nearby walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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