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Quietside home on Duck Cove, close to Acadia

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A two-story blue house with a porch, a mailbox, and a chimney.
A house with a porch and a covered front area, surrounded by a grassy yard.
A night sky with stars and the Milky Way, a campfire, and three Adirondack chairs in a grassy field.
A wooden deck with a rocking chair and a table, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
A living room with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table, a patterned rug, a television, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Seal Cove Pond
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quietside home on Duck Cove, close to Acadia

Skip the crowds and traffic of Bar Harbor and welcome to the Quietside of MDI. Our home sits on an open acre of land overlooking Duck Cove. You are less than 10 minutes from the restaurants and shops of Bass Harbor and Southwest Harbor and the less-crowded areas of Acadia National Park.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We are sorry for all the instructions, but our cleaners are stretched thin and have difficulty getting everything done without a bit of a head start! THANK YOU!
Please don't forget to log out of your streaming services!
Please re-cover grill and secure tightly with provided bungee cords. Lost covers incur a $90 replacement fee.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please use side door for all traffic, leaving shoes in mudroom.
Renters are not allowed to use wood burning stove or pellet stove without permission from owner and only in an emergency.
Renters must provide their own wood for the fire pit.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2436689vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. 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 kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Seal Cove Pond - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Clark Point Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quietside home on Duck Cove, close to Acadia pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Quietside home on Duck Cove, close to Acadia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quietside home on Duck Cove, close to Acadia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quietside home on Duck Cove, close to Acadia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quietside home on Duck Cove, close to Acadia located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very roomy and comfortable with lovely, large rooms. Also great porches and decks to enjoy the outdoors. The area was quiet and beautiful. We appreciated that the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. I'd definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Moira S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was just lovely! Very well-appointed, spacious, in a great location - that's close to everything but far enough away that we felt like we were having a real break. The hosts were incredibly responsive and thoughtful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect and the host's are completely and immediately available xoxo
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Kerry L.

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

Great vacation, great house

Loved the quiet location and charm of this house
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris n.

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

Excellent spot on quiet side of the island

Property was clean and perfect for our family to stay. Easy access to the bay for walks at low tide and good restaurants close by
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla D.

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

Great Place to stay!!

This is really a wonderful place to stay. It's so comfortable and really a quiet place to stay. It has everything you need while you stay there. The owner was so pleasant to work with. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a nice quite place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were celebrating our anniversary with our children and their partners. We chose this home due to proximity to people we know and we like the quiet side of the island. The house was clean and welcoming. It offered room for us to spend time together. We had lots of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Peaceful

A perfect location for a quiet stay with easy access to Acadia and the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor if you so desire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Great home for first Acadia visit!

Perfect spot for a family vacation! Home has everything you could want: plenty of space, great yard, good location if you are looking to be away from crowds at Bar Harbor but close enough to visit anything in the park. Our last night was spent sitting around the fire pit and gazing at all the stars.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a delightful experience! Check in was very simple, the home was clean, well equipped throughout and the kitchen had all the amenities needed to prepare multiple meals. The location was perfect located in a quiet, rural community yet very close to the small town of Southwest Harbor and a short drive to Acadia Natl Park, Northeast Harbor, and Bar Harbor. We hope for an opportunity to return to this Quietside home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard H.

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

Fabulous House

This house was so nice! Clean, well-stocked kitchen, really comfortable beds in all the bedrooms. We had a wonderful time sitting on the decks and enjoying the quiet of Maine. Our vacation was too short!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michele b.

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

Escape from reality

Beautiful property with amazing views. We loved so many things: the house was very cute, basically on the water (hop, skip & a jump), stargazing, screened in porch, rocking chairs, the swings. The house has everything you need on the beautiful MDI.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

First Trip to New England

We took our first trip to Boston and ventured into Maine. We decided to stay on the opposite side of the peninsula from Bar Harbor and were delighted with our choice. This VRBO was charming. It felt like a big hug upon arrival. It was in a great location to drive all over the peninsula. We drove to Bar Harbor one day and Acadia National Park another. The VRBO was a great place to land after a fun-filled day. Great restaurants nearby in Southwest Harbor. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helaine I.

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

Beautiful property!

Loved the remote location overlooking a pond. Wonderful wrap around porch and deck. Fire pit and corn hole on the lawn. Comfortable house. Owner very responsive. Coffee maker was broken and he immediately had it replaced. Had a great stay on the “quiet side” of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie T.

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

Beautiful and comfortable

This was truly a home away from home. It had EVERYTHING we could have wanted and needed. The property was beautiful. We enjoyed walking the cove each day at low tide. Stars were beautiful at night. The blackout shades upstairs were a very nice touch! All beds were comfortable and appliances were all new and up to date. We very begrudgingly checked out when it was time to leave…it was paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley K.

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

Perfect spot on the quiet side of MDI!

Our family of four plus dog enjoyed this gorgeous home as a base while we explored Acadia. The house itself is beautiful, clean and nicely set up for relaxing and eating together. We spent many nights eating out on the large deck and using the fire pit under the stars and many mornings sipping coffee on the porch. The owners have thought of every detail to make your stay enjoyable including the most comfy beds and linens and a well stocked kitchen. We were especially thankful for the AC and fans, which made the house comfortable even in an unexpected heatwave! For us, the location could not have been better - easy drive to the park and Bar Harbor, plus shopping and restaurants nearby. We hope to be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Quaint and Comfortable

This is a great property on the quiet side of MDI. It's a short walk to the water and a short drive to anywhere on the island that you want to visit. Since it's outside of town it's very quiet and there's very little traffic that passes the house. Our kids loved the porch swings and were so impressed with the spiral staircase. The home was well stocked with coffee making supplies, games, books, cookware, bedding and towels. The beds and couch were very comfortable and we spent evenings there playing games and reading in the living room. John was very helpful with check-in and giving us information about good local spots to see and to eat. I wouldn't think twice about staying here again, it was a wonderful experience from check in to check-out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor O.

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

Very nice property on the Quiet Side of Bar Harbor

We rented this home for our family reunion. 6 adults. The space was very nice. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. The bedrooms were spacious and the towels were soft and fluffy. It was very comfortable for all of us. We selected this property for the lovely lawn and fire pit. The lawn had a large flat area so we brought our croquet set and bocce set. We were not disappointed. The lawn area was great, the weather cooperated and we played lots of lawn games. Stargazing was nice too... until the moon came up. The moon was full during our stay so the stars dimmed once the moon rose. I can only imagine the views of the starfield when the moon isn't full. All in all, we had a great time. Thanks John and Sara.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Great house, quiet area, super host

We stayed at the house for a month while we worked remotely and the kids went to camp. The house is very livable for a longer term stay. It has everything you need in all aspects! The beds are super comfortable, but the couch is just ok. The kitchen is really well stocked, and the house also has a ton of "extras" that fill in all the little gaps o to meet your creature comforts. The temperature control was very reliable. The screened in porch was also a great feature! The neighborhood is really quiet and has a nice long street for dog walking or running. The yard is very big and the kids had fun playing outside, especially on the porch swings! The proximity to the cove makes for a really peaceful stay, especially with the fog that rolls in and out with the tide. During low tide, the kids enjoyed looking for sea glass down at the cove. The house was a little far from Bar Harbor and NE Harbor, but very close to SW Harbor and certain parts of Acadia (within 10 minutes). The drive around the island was easy, and we appreciated the quietness of the area as a small compromise to the farther location. The host was excellent. John was super responsive, usually replying to texts within minutes. He had very helpful recommendations and was very kind. He made the stay extra comfortable and enjoyable! We would definitely stay here again on a future trip and highly recommend both the house and the host!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maia T.

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

great stay

Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

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

Idyllic Maine Farmhouse

We enjoyed staying at John & Sara’s beautiful antique farmhouse in quiet Tremont. The house & grounds were lovely & peaceful. The easy access to the cove provided cool ocean breezes & lots of fun swimming & exploring. A perfect place to rest & recharge after a day exploring Acadia, Bar Harbor, or any of the other beautiful seaside towns of MDI. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Why didn't we book for longer?

What a special and perfect home this is. We absolutely loved our stay. Everything about the house was so comfortable and perfect for our family. The kitchen and outdoor grill allowed us to cook as much as we wanted (when not at Hodgdkins). The enclosed porch was a great way to still be outside when the bugs were bad at dusk and dawn. Beds were comfortable, pillows were great.... It unfortunately took us a couple of hot nights to realize there actually were fans (we are old school and had in our heads that we were looking for box fans). The only suggestion we can think of would be an outdoor hose so we could wash down bikes and kayaks. We were so glad we picked the "quiet side" and the location of the house was amazing. We will most definitely be back. Thank you Sara and John for such a lovely stay (right down to the local gifts and special note in the upstairs bedroom). We loved it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Perfect vacation spot

My family had a wonderful stay. The house was super clean, well stocked, nicely furnished, and very comfortable. The area was quiet and we loved walking down to the cove. John was helpful and quick to respond to questions. Hope we can return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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