Charming Cottage Steps from Hulls Cove Beach & Entrance to Acadia!
Wake up to sparkling water views and end the day around the firepit under starry Maine skies. This classic 2-bedroom coastal bungalow offers cozy interiors, a sunny bay-windowed living room, and an unbeatable location just minutes from Acadia National Park and downtown Bar Harbor. Dog friendly!
Welcome to your cozy Bar Harbor getaway — a charming cottage-style bungalow directly across from beautiful Hulls Cove beach. Sip your morning coffee in the bright kitchen, unwind in the living room, or gather outside around the Adirondack chairs for evening fires under the Maine stars. Inside, the home blends cottage comfort with thoughtful touches: a roomy eat-in kitchen, a serene primary bedroom featuring queen bed, soft coastal colors and lace-trimmed windows, and a second bedroom with double bed, ideal for friends or family. The living room features plush seating, warm wood accents, and water views that remind you you're on vacation even when you’re indoors. With a large yard for lawn games, private off-street parking, and the ocean just a stone’s throw away, this cottage gives you the best of Mount Desert Island: quiet relaxation with quick access to everything Bar Harbor and Acadia have to offer.
The Space * 2 bedrooms — queen & double beds, ideal for couples, small families, or friend getaways * 1 full bath * Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for meals at home * Cozy and comfortable living area with coastal decor * Dog-friendly, bring up to two furry friends with you * Private yard with classic Maine charm
Location Highlights * Walk to: beachcombing, launching kayaks, restaurants, pastries & coffee * 1/4 mile to Acadia National Park Visitor Center 2 1/2 mile drive to downtown Bar Harbor — restaurants, shops, whale-watching tours, and more * Quiet neighborhood with the feeling of being “away from it all,” yet close to everything
About Hulls Cove: Hulls Cove is one of Bar Harbor’s original seaside settlements — a quiet, scenic cove named for early settler John Hull. While Bar Harbor village became a bustling Gilded Age getaway, Hulls Cove stayed peaceful and residential, known for its protected beach and ocean views. Today, it’s best known as the gateway to Acadia National Park — the park’s main Visitor Center is right here in the neighborhood.
Whether you spend your days hiking Acadia’s famous trails, biking the carriage roads, exploring tidal pools at low tide, or simply relaxing on the lawn chairs with a book, this cottage offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Come enjoy the simplicity and natural beauty of the Maine coast. We can’t wait to welcome you to Hulls Cove!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Check in time is 3:00PM
Check out time is 10:00 AM
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Bar Harbor
Located in Bar Harbor, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Acadia National Park. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Acadia National Park - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Village Green - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Cadillac Mountain - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Thirsty Whale - 6 min drive
Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 3 min drive
Stewman's Lobster Pound - 6 min drive
Geddy's - 6 min drive
Aloha - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming Cottage Steps from Hulls Cove Beach & Entrance to Acadia! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming Cottage Steps from Hulls Cove Beach & Entrance to Acadia!?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Cottage Steps from Hulls Cove Beach & Entrance to Acadia! on 23 May 2026 start from £192, 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 at Charming Cottage Steps from Hulls Cove Beach & Entrance to Acadia!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Cottage Steps from Hulls Cove Beach & Entrance to Acadia!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Cottage Steps from Hulls Cove Beach & Entrance to Acadia!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming Cottage Steps from Hulls Cove Beach & Entrance to Acadia! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Newlin Gardens. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Perfect location, especially if you are hiking or cycling in the park! Also really easy to get downtown by just flagging the free bus down. Highly recommended!
Great getaway wonderful location beautiful accommodations
We had a wonderful time. The cottage is beautiful. The location was fantastic for everything we wanted to do clean and friendly. I would recommend this cottage to everyone.
the cottage was so homey. Wonderful location. Easy parking and unloading our car. Ate most meals in clean and cute kitchen with all conveniences of home. Close to park and cute downtown area. Perfect.
EDNA P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
Glad you enjoyed your visit and thank you for your time with us
This place is literally perfect, super clean. Loved it!!! Great food across the street - convenient to Bar Harbor without all the commotion, nice quiet place with awesome host communication. Thank you so much !!!
This rental is a gem! The location is excellent, offering a quiet neighborhood while being incredibly convenient to both Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.The house was clean and equipped with many amenities, including a large TV for relaxing evenings and a peaceful ocean view during the day. We appreciated the comfort of the soft beds after long days of hiking. Highly recommend this comfortable and perfectly located home base!
Yiyun Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2025
Thank you for the great review
We look forward to renting you again soon
Have a great season
This was our third time staying at this property. It’s very close to Hulls Cove visitors center and to Bar Harbor. the house is very clean. Has all the amenities one needs away from home, spacious enough for 4 people. We will be back.
This lovely cottage is in a perfect location to get anywhere on the island. A lot of thought has gone into the needs of what any visitor could possibly need. Comfortable beds. There’s a lobster bake restaurant right next door that is reasonably priced and very good!
Jackie B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2025
Thank you for taking care of our rental cottage. I look forward to renting with you again. I hope you had a great vacation
Best regards,
Hazel
Wonderful! Check-in was a breeze! Great location - across from the ocean with great views of the sunrise. Walking distance of 1/2 mile from Acadia visitor center and on the Island Explorer bus route. Restaurants and coffee shop very close by. Best of all, the cottage was extremely clean and had all necessary amenities including a washer and dryer. For chilly evenings there is an outdoor gas firepit with Adirondack chairs. HIGHLY recommend!
Laurie B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Laure and family were wonderful guests
We look forward to there staying with us anytime
Second time we stayed at this location and its proximity to Acadia and the town of Bar Harbor allows for relaxation as well as shopping and hiking as needed. The view from the lawn seating of the bay is ideal.
The pictures don't do the place justice. It was so super clean and nice. Beautiful property. Nice wonderful neighbors. 3 miles from downtown Bar Harbor. I will stay again . Also nice to have 2 restaurants steps away from the house. Beautiful ocean view. I'm so thankful to have found this property. Thank you for the stay.
Denise F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2025
Glad you enjoyed the time you spent with us at the cottage looking forward for your next stay
Best Regards,
Hazel
This is a lovely little gem of a property just outside of Bar Harbor in the Hulls Cove area. Place is immaculate - and it was the perfect base to explore Acadia National Park and the entire Mt Desert Island area.
John R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2022
I am glad that you enjoyed the cottage.
We look forward to renting to you some time soon.
Hazel
Cove Cottage is a spotless and comfy place to stay while exploring all that Bar Harbor has to offer. It provided everything we needed and more for our five night stay. We loved the place!
The entrance to Arcadia is just 1/4 mi down the road and a great place to eat is right across the street.