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Beachside Cottage on Lopaus Point

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Bernard, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Beachside Cottage on Lopaus Point

Back Beach Cottage sits directly on the sandy shores of Lopaus Point. The private beach is a great place to sunbathe, have a picnic, or take a dip in the refreshing Atlantic Ocean. Explore the rugged coastline and tidal pools or take a short walk to the local lobster pier for lunch or dinner.

Back Beach Cottage offers two bedrooms, one with a queen-sized bed and the other with twin bunk beds. The cottage is completely furnished and equipped with bedding, towels, washer/dryer, and a full kitchen as well as bathroom with a stand-up shower. To add extra warmth on a cool summer or fall night, a Vermont castings woodstove and electric heater are provided. In the living room, sliding glass doors open onto a full deck which offers a spectacular view of the beach as well as an excellent place to socialize or barbecue.

Keywords: Cottage, beach, seaside, oceanside, beachside

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We only rent by the week Saturday to Saturday You can rent more weeks if you like

Important information

You need to know

Property # 36600vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bernard

Located in Bernard, this cottage 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. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Bernard, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 10 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Clark Point Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachside Cottage on Lopaus Point pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachside Cottage on Lopaus Point?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachside Cottage on Lopaus Point?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Cottage on Lopaus Point?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachside Cottage on Lopaus Point located?

This Bernard cottage is on the beach, 1.7 mi (2.7 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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view from the deck of the ocean, bedrooms are a little small, but comfortable. Nice kitchen, screened in porch and a nice deck.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location on Back Beach. The porches (one screened in) are perfect places to sit and watch the tides.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for us. Quiet Neighborhood, right on the water on the quiet side of the island. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location. Sunrise over ocean and full sunset view a brief walk away. Can easily launch kayaks from town park next door.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! Beautiful quiet beachfront on a working harbor, we watched the lobster boats go out & return daily. A little village with restaurants & shops nearby; Acadia's wonders only 15-45 minutes away. Birds & deer galore. Couldn't have asked for anything more!
Front yard view after the only rainy day of our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great and the view was absolutely amazing. The public beach access is right next door, but there was not a lot of traffic in and out, and the few people that did come in were pretty calm and quiet, so it wasn’t an issue at all. The bathroom is a little small. My husband and I are on the short and stout side of things, so there was a little bit of a squeeze between the sink and shower to get to the toilet, but nothing unbearable. The rooms are a little on the small side as well, but there is plenty of room in the main gathering areas of the house, so that also isn’t an issue. The deck and side porch are great for sitting outside, and the little beach area is beautiful and quiet. Made for some very peaceful and relaxing evenings of just sitting by the shore and watching the boats and the birds after a long day in Acadia. The host was super nice. We kind of keep to ourselves quite a bit, so we didn’t have a lot of interaction, but he did come over and introduce himself, and he is just the kind of person that from meeting him you could tell he would be kind and attentive if there was anything needed. We loved our time at the property and would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great getaway

We absolutely loved this cozy little cottage. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat visitor, and plan on many more. Not sure how to possibly improve on much of anything as far as we’re concerned. As good of a chill vacation as it gets!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Wonderful spot

Lovely spot, quiet and relaxed. Great food nearby. Excellent week on Mt. Desert Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

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

Bass Harbor Sunrise

This waterfront cottage is perfectly situated to enjoy morning sunrises over Bass Harbor. The cottage is in a great location to explore Acadia from the quiet side.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey S.

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

Lovely spot

We had a great stay at the home which was in a wonderful location – beautiful beach and close to Southwest Harbor. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi K.

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

The ocean at your front door

Rusty was extremely responsive and helpful, the check in process was super easy, and the view was absolutely beautiful. We loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2023
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin r.

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

Great Place!!

This was our second stay at Beachside and it was just as great as our first! The location is amazing and the house has everything you need. Rusty, the owner, is very friendly and easy to contact if you need anything. A great “home base” but also just a great place to spend a day at as well. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

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

Relaxing

I would go back to this cottage again. The area has beautiful hiking trails through the woods and along the ocean!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

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

Perfect side of Maine

Cozy, and close to what mattered to us... Best of the best for hiking, lobster and just chilling! And we did plenty of all three every day! The perfect host, perfect location and perfect vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Holly H.

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

Back Beach

Fabulous location. Not super private but location and view are fabulous. Rather tight bathroom and bedrooms but nice porch + deck
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alaina m.

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

40 th.

Enjoyed our "downtime" here as much as we enjoyed our adventures in the area. Wonderful stay all around.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann n.

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

Comfy House, Gorgeous Location

Rusty's place is a clean, simple, home in an amazing location. A great base for exploring Acadia, but we also really loved just sitting on the deck and watching the tides, birds, and boats. Bedrooms and bath are definitely small, but living room and kitchen are very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Perfect Maine Home

We had a wonderful month-long stay. The setting is always spectacular, the home had everything we needed and the host was always nearby happy to help. Having a walking beach right outside your door was a treat. Highly recommended for those looking for a quiet place with a view.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

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

Great location

Our family of 4 loved our stay at Beachside Cottage. The location was convenient for nearby hiking and it was about a 35 minute drive to Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park. We watched the sunrise from the screened in porch and sunset viewing was only a short walk away. A great experience overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin r.

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

Amazing Location!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here- highly recommended for a couple or a small family. Waking up to the sunrise over the ocean everyday was amazing! It was great to stay on the “quiet side”. This place has everything you need and the hosts are friendly, helpful, and also give you your privacy. We made wonderful memories here and look forward to a future stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2023
Thanks for your reply We are looking forward to seeing you again Have a good winter Rusty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

The view.

The home was rustic but clean, and Rusty was helpful. The main thing is the views from deck, porch, and living room were absolutely amazing. Quiet and beautiful. Great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

We Always Enjoy Our Stay at the Back Beach

The Back Beach is one of our favorite vacation spots. It is right on the water. The view is beautiful. It is great to use its beach. It is near a number of excellent hikes. We also enjoy just sitting in the chairs on the expansive lawn, and relaxing as we take in the beauty of the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2022
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Lovely Place to Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Back Beach. The two of us have stayed there many times. The house itself was great. The view of the water was gorgeous. It was great to relax on a lawn chair or on the beach. Also, the location was perfect- down a country road, just a short ride to Southwest Harbor and to Acadia national Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just spent 5 wonderful days in this property. Everything was as good or better than our expectations from the photos. The neighborhood was excellent - an easy walk to a great beach and many restaurants. The bed was comfortable and I tend to be fussy about beds. The breezes flow directly through the condo, and the ac works well in the bedroom. We slept very soundly. I would definitely book again if we come back. Amy and Jerry were lovely hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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