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Otterly A-maine-zing, a cozy cottage with Acadia trails right out front

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A residential backyard with a gray house, a patio with blue chairs, and a variety of flowering plants.
Fully stocked laundry room
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a window with a plant.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, a door, and a rug.
A corner room with a glass table surrounded by two black chairs, a woven floor rug, and a potted plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds

    Guests liked the comfy beds here.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Acadia National Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Thunder Hole
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 "seaglass room"

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 "under the sea"

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Otterly A-maine-zing, a cozy cottage with Acadia trails right out front

Welcome to Otterly A-maine-zing, located in Otter Creek on Mount Desert Island in Maine. This adorable 2-bedroom cottage is conveniently located for all your Acadia adventures. Walk right out the front door and on to the trails! The Otter Creek trail connects to Otter Cove where you can watch for seals, hunt for sea glass, enjoy a day at the beach or continue your hike up the trail to Gorham Mountain, Beehive, Sand Beach, Thunderhole and beyond! Otterly A-maine-zing has everything you need to make your stay comfortable while you enjoy your Maine vacation. There are two full bedrooms, each with a queen bed. There is also another sleeping space with a full size bed. What we call the half bedroom, is a pass through room to the back bedroom but it includes doors between it and the living room and the back bedroom for privacy. The house has a fully stocked kitchen, even including a lobster pot and lobster utensils. Walk up to Otter Creek Market, buy a fresh lobster and cook it right here! Right near the market you'll also find a playground and a bus stop just up the road at Blackstone Campground for the Island Explorer! Hop on board and travel around the island for free! Just up the road is Seal Harbor (5 minutes) where you can find shops, restaurants, and a beautiful beach. Or head into Bar Harbor, only about an 8 minute drive, where you'll find restaurants, entertainment, shops and a full grocery store. Enjoy the peace and quiet in our front garden, on the enclosed front porch or even out back on the hammock (where you can enjoy seasonal views of Cadillac mountain! ). Or head out the front door and right into Acadia! Have an adventure then come home and enjoy the tranquility at Otterly A-maine-zing.

As a side note: we are newer to the VRBO platform. We understand it can be concerning to book with a property that has little to no reviews. However, we have hosted on another platform since 2024 and have achieved superhost status, maintaining a 4.9-star review status with 100+ reviews. It is our goal to give you a 5-star worthy stay and make this your best Maine-Acadia trip ever. We hope this can remedy any of your concerns about choosing to book with us!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Please see Rental Agreement for additional house rules. Code word to complete booking can be found there.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4136334
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Mount Desert

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Otter Creek, a neighborhood in Mount Desert. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 13 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Thunder Hole - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 24 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬10 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Otterly A-maine-zing, a cozy cottage with Acadia trails right out front pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Otterly A-maine-zing, a cozy cottage with Acadia trails right out front?

As of Sep 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Otterly A-maine-zing, a cozy cottage with Acadia trails right out front on Oct 21, 2026 start from $629, 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 Otterly A-maine-zing, a cozy cottage with Acadia trails right out front?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Otterly A-maine-zing, a cozy cottage with Acadia trails right out front?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Otterly A-maine-zing, a cozy cottage with Acadia trails right out front located?

This family-friendly Mount Desert cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Thunder Hole, Ocean Path Trailhead, and Gorham Mountain Trail. Naturalist's Notebook and Hunters Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Townsend

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My husband and I have been visiting Acadia for 8 years and finally decided we didn't want to leave! So, in 2022 we bought our first home here and began renovating. When I'm not renovating you can either find me at the gym doing jiu-jitsu, at the farm riding my horses or out enjoying all that Acadia has to offer!

Why they chose this property

Otter Creek is close to everything on the island but its a quiet neighborhood. The biggest bonus was the trails being right out the front door!

What makes this property unique

The location is special. Being in Otter Creek gives you the ability to go into the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, just a few minutes up the road, but then you come back to the peace and quiet of Otter Creek. The trails are located just out the front door, there's a market and a restaurant within walking distance and there is an island explorer bus stop at the end of the street. Everything you could ever want!
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