Cedarledge Cottage - waterfront- Acadia National Park - Mount Desert Island
Cedarledge Cottage is a two bedroom waterfront cottage. One bedroom has a queen size bed and one with two twins. There is a living room/dining area, fully equipped kitchen and full bath.
Step through the sliding glass doors in the dining area on to a large deck with comfortable seating and a spectacular view of Blue Hill Bay.
Our home and cottage are located on the western side of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park in the coastal village of West Tremont. We own seven acres of land and 500 feet of bold granite and stone beach shoreline with a southwesterly exposure on Blue Hill Bay. Our location is exceptional private, decidedly un-commercial, yet convenient to the facilities of the surrounding towns including Bar Harbor. You can get to parts of Acadia National Park within 10 minutes and to Bar Harbor in about 30.
Please come, relax and enjoy the quiet with us whether you need a lovely private honeymoon cottage or just a peaceful getaway. You will find our rates competitive and our setting incomparable. We look forward to greeting you and are available when you need our support.
Additional Details: Wi-fi using 200 Mbs Spectrum Cable Modem Connection High definition television with Roku A gas fireplace and Rinnai heater Parking next to the cottage
Please remember:
1) Our Cottage is Pet Free. We have found that many returning tenants are allergic to pets so this is a "firm policy", no exceptions, please 2) We can accommodate four people comfortably. We do count children, including infants as part of the occupancy. No exceptions, please. 3) Our Cottage is Smoke Free. No smoking allowed on the premises.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bernard
Located in Bernard, this cottage is by the ocean. 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby.
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
Cadillac Mountain - 40 min drive - 37.6 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Vacationland Coffee Roasters - 8 min drive
Archie’s Lobster - 4 min drive
Milagro's - 9 min drive
Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - 9 min drive
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cedarledge Cottage - waterfront- Acadia National Park - Mount Desert Island pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cedarledge Cottage - waterfront- Acadia National Park - Mount Desert Island?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Cedarledge Cottage - waterfront- Acadia National Park - Mount Desert Island?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cedarledge Cottage - waterfront- Acadia National Park - Mount Desert Island?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Cedarledge Cottage - waterfront- Acadia National Park - Mount Desert Island located?
Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Acadia National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Seal Cove Pond and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail 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.
My wife and I stayed at Cedarledge Cottage for a week at end of August, 2025, and we loved it. The cottage has magnificent views of the ocean, and it has a very well-stocked kitchen. The cottage is on the quite side of Mount Desert Island, which we appreciated very much.
We had an amazing time! The property is comfortable and homey and the location absolutely breathtaking! We were able to enjoy Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor and rest an relax after our busy days. We are already making plans to come back! Thank you for an unforgettable vacation!
A charming cottage, tastefully decorated, fully equipped, comfortable beds. Kathy and Jay were helpful and enjoyable hosts. The water view is lovely from the deck and excellent from the chairs on the rocks at the end of the shore path. We saw the eagle, a pair of loons, eiders, guillemots, an osprey. Thurston’s for excellent lobster and crab is 10 minutes away. Quiet side Acadia hikes are easy to get to. We would definitely stay here again!
Cedarledge is a perfectly appointed cabin with a stunning location. We used it as a base to explore the “quietside” of the island as well as Bar Harbor and Acadia. Jay and Kathleen are lovely hosts. The property is incredibly quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed several great meals at the Seafood Ketch in Bass Harbor and loved Quietside Snacks in Bernard (try the Butter Bird!) and highly recommend the Island Harbor Cruise to see seals and birds (out of Bass Harbor). Two easy, nearby trails are Ship Harbor and Wonderland. We can’t wait to return!
Had a lovely time in the cedarledge cottage. The deck and coast were perfect after an exciting day hiking, and the views were amazing to wake up to. Would love to return!
This place is away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. It’s a great launching point for all things Acadia. You’ll notice when you arrive the beautiful view of the ocean and you can spend your mornings on the back porch listening to the water hitting the shore. The place was clean upon arrival and the beds were comfy for your nightly rest. There’s fast internet and a smart TV if that’s your thing.
The property couldn’t have been lovelier! Right on the water to watch the boats and to walk right along the shore. Sitting on the Adirondack chairs at the end of the day was glorious. Bed is so comfortable. Pillows are comfortable. Kitchen well appointed. Has stove was great. Kathy super helpful host. Cannot wait to go back!
Cedarledge cottage is the cottage of our dreams. Perfect location and view. Cozy and quiet. It had everything we needed. We would love to come back! We loved that it was away from major hustle and bustle yet within driving distance for anything we wanted to do. Thank you!
We recently stayed at the Cedarledge property and had a lovely stay. We previously rented another of Kathleen’s properties so we were excited to find this one available for a last minute trip. The location was exactly what we were hoping for and was a great home base for us during our stay. Being waterfront is always beautiful, especially on a few morning where we had fog roll in overnight. We also thoroughly enjoyed eating our lobsters sitting on the deck chairs overlooking the water. The kitchen is well stocked and allowed us to cook many of our own meals. The internet is also quite strong, which is a plus and not something you can always count on while staying on MDI.
Kathleen and Seaside cottages are a wonderful place to escape to from the city and enjoy the quiet and wonder of the Maine Coast on the quiet side of Mt Desert Island. Kathleen makes it all so easy to check in and help with any questions. Enjoy a short walk to two Adirondack chairs sitting on the rocky cliffs of the property to enjoy the ocean and sunsets. Lobster boats, deer, loons and even bald eagle were some of the wildlife we saw this trip. The cottage fits a couple well with a nice sunny master bedroom and smaller second bedroom. The living area has a dinner table, two chairs to watch TV, and a smaller couch for reading. But you probably won’t spend a lot of time there if you want to go out hiking in Acadia National Park.
Sharon B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
1 Jun 2018
The Perfect Getaway!
We couldn't have chosen a more perfect place to stay an entire week in Maine! Absolutely charming cottage with everything so neatly arranged, and everything is there for you to call it your home away from home. In addition to the cleanliness and beauty of the cottage and landscaping, there is a short trail to your own private beach front. There's ample yard to play outdoor frisbee or other fun things. You will love the closeness of the coast and water to the cottage. The view is spectacular and all this is very private and you feel like you're experiencing something special! Just what you want when you vacation! Lounge on the outdoor chairs or hammock while never being able to walk away from that view of Blue Hill Bay, leading to the ocean. The coastline also gives you many beautiful pictures! My camera snapping shots inside and outside all the week long! The queen bed is very comfortable! Just bring sheets tis all! There's the view of the bay from your bedroom window! Seriously, you're constantly only approximately 60 feet from the water! Kathy Shields, friendly owner of the cottages at Seaside, shows her care for her properties in every thing from inside and outside your choice of cottage. You will have made a great choice to vacation at Seaside Cottages. You won't be wishing you were anywhere else. Enjoy!! We surely testify that it as the perfect place for us!!
This was our first visit to Maine and we were not disappointed especially since we had this cozy cottage on the quiet side of MDI island to return to each evening after hiking, biking, and sightseeing. We had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped and enjoyable to cook in. The cottage is very clean and the bed comfortable. We would not hesitate to rent again if the opportunity presents itself.
Dianna R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
6/10 Okay
michael l.
9 Sept 2021
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great views, maybe a bit of cleaning is in order (and a new cable subscription)
The view of the ocean was the biggest draw to this home. You can walk along a short path and wade in the water. MDI has many mosquitoes, but when it rained, it seemed they were particularly abundant around this part of the island. For us, the biggest problem was the cleanliness of the home. There were roaches (or water bugs not sure) in the bathroom. Much of the house seemed like it needed a good dusting and cleaning. I would recommend that the owners hire a professional cleaning service in between guests. My sense of it was that they do their own cleaning. One other gripe was that the owners have some strange way of providing television or cable. You have to make your own subscription (and possibly pay extra). It was so complicated that we could not figure it out. The house was otherwise cute, all the amenities that you need were there, and the two owners are responsive.
Clean, quiet retreat with beautiful water views of Blue Hill Bay. It’s about thirty minutes to the Bar Harbor side of the island which was fine with us. The cottage was cute and cozy and the gas stove helped cut the chill in the morning. Very fun and relaxing family vacation! Thank you!
Beautiful property on the water
Quiet and relaxing with all the amenities of home including wifi
Location on the quietside is our preference with easy access to the Park and Bar Harbor and all the other Harbor villages of the Island.
The view from the rocks on the shore is spectacular
Our weeks stay went by too quickly and we hope to return soon
Kathy met us when we arrived and said goodbye when we left and kept in touch via email but otherwise left us to enjoy our time away from the world
Outstanding and awesome place
The cottage is great, Cathy and her husband are most caring hosts. Couple things to be mindful of that do not necessarily relate to the cottage itself: pack sufficient items to last you throughout your stay since there is no laundry in the cottage. If you travel by car buy your groceries on the mainland since the grocery store near property is sparsely stocked and overpriced. The property itself is grea with location being perfect in my opinion. Warm welcome and restful- exactly as needed
This is a great little cottage for getting away! Very comfortable and clean, with all the amenities you need. There's a short path to the ocean, where you can sit and watch the sun rise, or put in a kayak. The property is well back from the main road, and the only sounds you hear are the ocean, the birds, and the lobster boats off in the distance. We had a wonderful stay, and will go back again!
John S.
8/10 Good
Jim K.
26 Oct 2018
Quiet, clean, well taken care of property. Kind and gracious hosts.
The property is nice and quiet, just what we wanted. It gave us a chance to relax and enjoy the island without having people constantly around. If we wanted the busy scene we could drive to it and enjoy that and come back to the cottage when we were finished. There are two small towns within 5-10 drive to eat, shop or get groceries etc. You are about twenty minute drive from Acadia Park's main entrance. Oh yes, I almost forgot. This is finally a place with decent wifi, I can't tell you how many places say they have wifi and you get slow poor connections. I do occasionally have to work when I am gone and the wifi here was great! That was a blessing I wasn't expecting, cudos to the hosts for that! If I wanted to stream some netflix no problem.... it made it nice to come home in the evening, watch the sunset, climb in bed and watch a favorite episode online.... ahhh day complete.
Jim K.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
8/10 Good
Miklos G.
27 Aug 2018
Well-kept property in a beautiful location.
Well-kept property in a beautiful location. The owner was very kind and helpful. We would be happy to return in the future.
Miklos G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
About the host
Hosted by Kathleen Shields
Languages:
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