Aldernest Den - Mount Desert Island/Acadia -walk across the lawn down to shore

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Two Adirondack chairs facing a lake with a rocky shoreline and trees framing the view.
A bedroom with two beds, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a dresser.
A rural road sign indicating 'Aldernest' with a number '18' on a wooden post.
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs, a television on a stand, and a red lamp.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

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

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Seal Cove Pond
    ‪7 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)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bernard

Located in Bernard, this apartment is near 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Seal Cove Pond - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aldernest Den - Mount Desert Island/Acadia -walk across the lawn down to shore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aldernest Den - Mount Desert Island/Acadia -walk across the lawn down to shore ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aldernest Den - Mount Desert Island/Acadia -walk across the lawn down to shore ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aldernest Den - Mount Desert Island/Acadia -walk across the lawn down to shore ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aldernest Den - Mount Desert Island/Acadia -walk across the lawn down to shore located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is 1.8 mi (2.9 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice and quiet place to stay. The description and photos represent it well. Everything you need is available.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Acadia National Park. Host lives nearby and was quickly responsive to any issues. Allowed slightly early check in. In a nice quiet area and worked well for our visit. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect stay in a beautiful location - we didn't want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay!

Beautiful, wonderfully located property. Thank you, we had a great stay and would return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Cottage wash cozy. I was initially worried because it is about a 40 minute drive to the popular side of island, but we had no trouble. Roads are easy with no traffic. We actually realized we preferred beech mountain, bass harbor area which is only about a 10 minute drive. My kids loved going down to the beach area at the end of the day. We visited a nearby seafood market and got delicious food to cook at the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Not much to say
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice lower level cottage with a very short walk across the yard to the waters edge. We enjoyed watching the lobster boats pull in their catch every morning while we drank our coffee. The cottage is in a nice quiet area away from all the craziness of the natural park and Bar Harbor. About 25 minutes to bar harbor and the main park entrance. Kathleen was very responsive to any questions we had. The cottage had everything we needed. It is perfect for 2 but might be tight for a party of 3 or more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet, roomy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away

Great spot to relax before getting ready before big hikes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It was a pleasure having you here. I certainly hope you will be able to come back to Mount Desert Island and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute two bedroom unit with a small living room and kitchen. Excellent communication with the host and the apartment was very clean. and well stocked. There is a washer/dryer in the bathroom. You will have to bring all cooking ingredients as there is no olive oil, spices, etc. The walkway down to the rocky shore was a bit overgrown but the view is lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend Acadia trip

We really enjoyed our trip to Acadia and the accommodations. It was great to have the kitchen as well as the beach access. Very comfortable cottage for a family of 4.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2020
Thank you for staying with us this year. I appreciate that you left the cottage in excellent condition. These certainly are extraordinary days so it is especially nice to know that our guests appreciated our cottage and had a good time here. You certainly are welcome to come and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and all you need

Couldn’t have been happier with this location - away from the tourism crowds and waterside, for beautiful sunsets. Much thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and Quiet Property

Great rental property on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island. Super clean and all the amenities necessary for a pleasant stay. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay here. Thank you for leaving the cottage in excellent condition. You certainly are welcome to come and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean first floor apartment in a very quiet neighborhood a 3 minute walk to an idyllic outcropping overlooking the bay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall visit with friends to Acadia

We had a very nice stay. It is a longer drive to the park and Bar Harbor from the quiet side of the island but also very peaceful and less crowded. Accommodations were perfect for meeting up with friends from another state to enjoy catching up and sharing a visit to Acadia.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent apartment on the quietside for 4

Very nice owners. Very easy to rent. We were a family of 4 with older teens and this property was perfect for us. Very quiet and peaceful. Loved having laundry on-site.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

The apartment was very clean and quiet and in an excellent location right near a lot of entrance points to Acadia. It was only about 20-30 mins to Bar Harbor too! Kathleen was so helpful, incredibly nice and easy to get in contact with. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

I and my children (ages 12, 18, and 20) had a wonderful stay at the Aldernest Den. Clean, comfortable, well equipped, and convenient to all points in Acadia National Park. Lovely, private grounds, and the 2-minute walk to the stunning rocky shoreline is well worth it. Kathleen was an excellent host. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am so glad you and your children had a wonderful stay here and were able to enjoy all points in Acadia National Park. Walking down to the shore is the perfect way to end the day. You are certainly welcome to come and stay with us again. Kathleen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Quietside Getaway

Out of all of our places to stay while visiting Acadia, this was by far our favorite. The accommodations and amenities were clean, up to date and well equipped. With a SHORT walk to the private shoreline, it was the perfect place to relax, getaway while still having easy access to everything Acadia has to offer. The only issue we had was the week went by too fast!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Getaway

Just what the doctor ordered! A quiet place for me to recuperate from surgery while my adult kids did their favorite Acadia hikes. And we finally got to the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, less than 10 minutes away. The house was perfectly appointed, and I especially enjoyed sitting on the adirondack chairs on the rocks overlooking water, a very short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My second stay at Aldernest

I love the location and the space. Last year I stayed here in August with two friends, this year in June with a daughter and granddaughter. We love the trails, the mountains and the ocean. Kathleen is a wonderful host and the trail to the ocean is short and we sat out there at the end of the day. Very clean house and great beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location

The location on the "quiet side" of the island and on the ocean was perfect for us. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. The rooms were not big, but perfect for 3 adults, who spent our days hiking and climbing. We ate all breakfasts and several diners there and the washer and dryer were easy to use. Kathleen was great and showed us the basics. I will stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week in Acadia

My husband and daughter and I came for a week in Acadia. The location was perfect for visiting the park. We booked last minute due to a change in plans. The house had everything we needed and was clean. Loved walking down to the water to catch the sunset after a day of hiking!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Jay and I are always pleased to hear that our guests had a wonderful stay at our cottage. Taking a short walk across the lawn down to the shore after a day of hiking was certainly the perfect way to end the day. We hope you will be able to come back another time. There are many more hikes to conquer.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place.

We enjoyed our stay at Aldernest. 1/2 hr from the downtown Bar Harbor area, so not in the thick of things but not too far away. The cottage was clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed. We could have used a few more washcloths and hand towels for a ‘sleeps 4 people’, but we managed. I think the 6 pm check in time and a 9 am check out time is somewhat extreme, but again, we managed. Beautiful seating area down by the water, very quiet, be forewarned, bring bug spray!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2021
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are always disappointed when someone comments about something (in this case towels) that could be so easily resolved during their stay. We reside right here on the property and enjoy the ability to respond very quickly to any need our guests may have. As for the check in and check out times, this is a reflection of our commitment to cleaning thoroughly between guests. We don't have a housekeeping staff...just Kathy, Jay and one helper. We hope our guests can understand our limitations. That said, if you have special needs regarding arrival or departure, we are always happy to provide any flexibility we can given the circumstances of the day.
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