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Walkway to front entrance
Front view with lilacs in bllom to the left
Day lillies and goatsbeard
Spring lupines in the front field

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Atlantic Brewing Company
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central MDI - 2025 updated kitchen

Moss Mountain Cottage is a clean, bright, spacious 3-bedroom/two bath cape-style home nestled on 5 private wooded acres in the village of Town Hill. Less than a mile away is the Town Hill Market, noted for its delicious homemade sandwiches and snacks, and where you can access the free Island Explorer shuttle from June to September. Our central location is a short drive to either Long Pond or Echo Lake (part of Acadia National Park) for swimming, kayaking and canoeing, as well as walks to the shore at the nearby Nature Conservancy or along the Blue Horizons pathway. Moss Mountain Cottage offers a heated and air-conditioned home, with a bright, spacious and open living, kitchen and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry room, a first floor bedroom with ¾ bath (shower), two large 2nd story bedrooms that share a full bath with tub/shower combination, wireless internet, TV and Blueray DVD player (no cable - 17 local channels, Netflix and DVD library), games and books are all part of the package. Linens, towels and blankets are also provided. Outside you will find a large front and side yard where children can play, a deck with a gas grill and outside dining, a patio/fire pit with a supply of wood and ample seating - all surrounded by beautiful flower gardens. Free parking is available for up to three vehicles..
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No street shoes inside the house
No large parties - loud noise travels easily in rural areas.

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

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Atlantic Brewing Company - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 16 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 21 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Farmstand Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bistro on Eden - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central MDI - 2025 updated kitchen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central MDI - 2025 updated kitchen?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central MDI - 2025 updated kitchen on 6 Jun 2026 start from £261, 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 "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central MDI - 2025 updated kitchen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central MDI - 2025 updated kitchen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central MDI - 2025 updated kitchen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central MDI - 2025 updated kitchen located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company and within 6 miles (10 km) of Acadia National Park and Long Pond. Acadia Repertory Theater and Bubble Rock 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. 75 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private ,secluded and very clean. I would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful home! Location is very accessible to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Very helpful hosts. Would love to stay here again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thanks Virginia for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you and we can't thank you enough for leaving the cottage in such great shape. We would be happy to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay in Acadia. We had five grown people in our group and we fit completely comfortably in the house. Everything was clean and well stocked; we did not want for anything. The grounds are so well maintained and great fun to hang out in. With a cheerful fire and some cold drinks, hanging out on the patio apres-hike is a perfect summer vacation activity. It's close to the Travelling Lobster and Island Takeout as well. The host is perfectly communicative and had a wonderful welcome package waiting for us. Stay here if you can!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Spotlessly clean and so comfortable with wonderful touches in every room. Conveniently locationed.

Would definitely recommend. We enjoyed coffee on the deck and a million stars by the fire pit. We loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Nancy, her husband and friends were wonderful guests. Clean, tidy and great at communicating. We would love to host them again anytime they visit the Mount Desert Island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Elizabeth M.

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

Terrific!

Great house, great location, great stay! Owner helpful and easy to communicate with! Enjoyed everything about it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2024
Michael and Elizabeth were fantastic guests. They left our cottage in pristine shape, going above and beyond in their efforts to leave things as they found them. Any host would be lucky to have them as guests. We hope they'll return someday and would happily welcome them back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Weihua N.

Jean is a wonderful host! The house is at a great location!

Our family of 6 just completed a wonderful vacation at Moss cottage! It has everything we need and the house is close to most attractions and shopping area. Would come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks Weihua - we would love to host your family again as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

Acadia

Wonderful host!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2023
Denise and her family were wonderful guests - extremely clean and very good communicators. Highly recommend to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

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

Peaceful Place

Nice quiet spot tucked away in the privacy of a wooded lot. The landscaping and fire pit add to the relaxing atmosphere. Owners were very responsive and left a wonderful welcome gift. Easy check-in / check-out. Short drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2024
Wonderful guests who left our cottage in great shape. We would welcome them back anytime and highly recommend them to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Wonderful cottage in a peaceful setting

Our grouped loved this property, and we would most definitely stay here again if our travels bring us back to the area. Quiet, well-equipped and very comfortable. All of the previous praises are well-deserved.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
We highly recommend David and his group. to other hosts. They left our cottage in pristine condition and it would be our absolute privelege to host them again anytime they visit our area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

Great stay!

We had a great experience staying at Moss Mountain Cottage. Everything was very clean and organized and any questions that we had were outlined in a great binder that Jean provided along with brochures and ideas of things to do during our stay. House was super cozy and it made everything super convenient! Definitely felt like a home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks for such a nice review. We do our best to make our guests feel at home while visiting MDI and to make sure they aren't searching for anything they need during their stay at the cottage. It was certainly our pleasure to host you and your family - you were terrific guests and would be welcome back to Moss Mountain Cottage anytime you visit MDI in the future. Happy Holidays!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Amazing

The cottage was wonderful! It had everything that was needed, well stocked. The location was centrally located to everything. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2022
Jim and his family were wonderful guests who I would highly recommend to other hosts. We had clear communications and they left our cottage in pristine condition. We would be happy to host them again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

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

A wonderful Fall vacation on MDI

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Moss Mt. Cottage. The property was by far the cleanest and best equipped we’ve stayed at. Jean was the perfect host, answering our questions and making sure we were comfortable even during a power outage. We highly recommend this property, and hope to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Terry and her family were wonderful guests and I was so glad to have the opprotunity to meet them - just after the power went back on after being out for some time due to high winds. Since they were visiting from South Florida, they assured me that they were used to power outages and that all was fine. Beside their understanding on this front, they were great at communicating all their needs before and during their trip and gave us a head's up that they'd left early so that we could start cleaning for our next guests. They left the place in great shape and we would love to host them again anytime they visit the island and would highly recommend them to any other property owners.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

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

Acadia but coat list vacation

Beautiful vacation home. Had an extremely well stocked kitchen and lovely outdoor deck. The bedrooms were very spacious and comfortable. We all enjoyed our stay. It was an easy spot to explore Mount Desert Island from. I would highly recommend this rental. Jean had everything set up for us and was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Thanks so much Kate for your lovely review. We couldn't have asked for better guests - you left the cottage in pristine condition which is always helpful for our cleaners. We'd love to host you again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

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

Great house, great host

Comfortable, clean, spacious, private, and well appointed. Jean is an incredibly thoughtful and thorough host who has considered every detail to make sure that you feel relaxed and 'at home away from home' while enjoying all that MDI has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2020
Rob and Bronwyn were wonderful guests. They communication their questions and needs clearly and in a timely manner and left the cottage just as they'd found it. We'd welcome them back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Perfection!

Great location, comfortable, clean, well stocked, and the owner is super friendly and helpful. I have stayed in many vacation rental properties and this one is in my top five. Don't think about -- book this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
We work hard to make sure our guests feel at home while vacationing at our cottage and it pleases us immensely when they appreciate what we've done. Thank you Angela for the review and for being a great guest. We would highly recommend you to any host as well.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bart K.

Great Value

This cottage was very clean, surprisingly roomy, well stocked with appliances, etc., and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks Bart - I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the cottage. In addition I was pleased to have to spend so little time cleaning and tidying up after your departure. I would also highly recommend you and your friends as guests to any other VRBO host. and you are welcome to return to Moss Mountain Cottage anytime you are visiting MDI.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mig H.

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

Nice stay

My adult family enjoyed our week-long stay at Moss Mountain Cottage. It was very clean and comfortable in a convenient, yet private location. Beautiful, thoroughly maintained backyard, with a deck and also a fire pit with chairs. Good communication. Jean responded quickly to messages and stopped by for yard maintenance
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

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

MOSS MOUNTAIN COTTAGE

THIS PROPERTY WAS CENTRAL TO MANY DIFFERENT AREAS.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2022
Very good guests - left the property clean and tidy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy U.

Wonderful place that felt like Home

This is one of the most well equipped homes I’ve stayed in. Jean has thought of everything you could need. It’s a very comfortable place and feels more like home than a rental. Jean is great to work with. The location is very convenient. It’s close to Acadia and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Cathy and her sisters were wonderful guests. They left the property sparkling clean and were great at communicating with us every step of the way. We are so pleased to know they enjoyed their stay as much as we enjoyed having them. They are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue Z.

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

Wonderful stay away spot during quarantine

The house feels a lot bigger than how it looks from website. It’s beautiful and well stocked and has everything we need. The bedroom is spacious and comfortable. we really enjoyed our stay. The owner Jean is so kind, she goes out of the way to make sure the house is in the best condition and her guests are comfortable. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a safe, clean, friendly place to stay in Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2020
Sue and her family were wonderful guests. We had several opportunities to connect during their stay and they were a warm, funny and very appreciative family. They seemed to thoroughly enjoy their visit and we thoroughly enjoyed hosting them. Not to mention that they left the cottage as clean as they found it. We would absolutely love to host them anytime they visit the island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie B.

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

Lovely cottage on MDI

We had a wonderful stay at Moss Mountain Cottage. The property was clean and exactly as described. The beds were comfortable, the cottage was spacious, and it had air conditioning! We appreciated that it was quiet and secluded off the road in a beautiful wooded area. The location was great for exploring the island - easy to get to Bar Harbor, to hiking in Acadia and to the "quiet side" of the island. A bonus is that it is minutes away from our favorite lobster pound, The Travelin Lobster.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2023
Thank you Stefanie. You were wonderful guests and we would welcome you back to the cottage anytime you visit MDI.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Moss Mountain Cottage Gem

We were so lucky to have chosen this cottage for our week long stay in Maine. It's very clean, quiet and we felt very safe staying here during times of COVID. The owners were very thoughtful to provide such a well stocked home for their guests. The king bed was very comfortable and there were nice towels for the bath. Jean provided great communication during our stay. We highly recommend Moss Mountain Cottage for your Maine vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2021
Absolutely wonderful guests - you couldn’t ask for better. Katie and her husband were great communicators, followed our simple rules, and respected our property. In fact they left the house much as they found it. We wouldn’t hesitate to have them back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annette c.

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

Comfort like home in private setting.

The beds are comfortable and kitchen is well stocked with cookware and pantry items which makes it easy to cook and eat meals at home, which was our preference during Covid. Backyard is quiet with we enjoyed making a fire and watching the stars. It seems like everything on MDI is an easy drive from Moss Mountain Cottage! We explored hiking trails and beaches during the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2021
Great guests! Annette was a great communicator, followed all of our rules, and she and her family left the house in perfect shape when they left. We'd love to have them back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Wonderful cottage

Moss Cottage exceeded our expectations in every way. It was clean, well-appointed, organized and very private. The outside deck and garden/patio were lovely and we enjoyed watching the local wildlife - like the snowshoe rabbit munching on Jean's garden. The location was very convenient and encouraged us to explore the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island. Jean was a great host and made us feel so welcome! I would encourage anyone to stay at Moss Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2021
What a kind review. Ann's group were wonderful guests who I had the opportunity to briefly meet during their stay. Communications were easy and clear and they left our cottage in great shape. We couldn't have asked for better guests and would highly recommend them to any other owner. Thanks so much Ann and we sincerely hope to see you again at our cottage in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

Perfect location just off the beaten path but close enough to Bar Harbor for shopping or restaurants

Jean was so easy to work with and her personal touch to the cottage was such a warm and genuine plus. We loved the cottage, it had everything that we needed and the cleanliness was over the top. We all came down with the flu and took one full day to rest and it was so comfy that we felt at home. We explored the island for 4 full days and looked forward at the end of the day to return to moss mountain cottage. Thank you Jean!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks Shannon for this wonderful review and all the kind words you left in our guest book. I was so pleased to hear how well the cottage worked for you, especially while you were recuperating from the flu. You were perfect guests and went above and beyond in how well you left the cottage, making cleanup on our end go very smoothly. It would be our pleasure to host your family and friends on your next visit to MDI.

About the host

Hosted by Jean Sylvia

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I built Moss Mountain Cottage in 1988 as a single mother raising my lovely daughter who now lives with her family in Southern California (much too far away)! Now married, I live in downtown Bar Harbor with my husband, across the street from my three lovely granddaughters.
As young girls, my daughter and her cousin spent countless hours combing the backwoods of our property and collecting moss. Their grand plan was to make wreaths to sell to the tourists - leading they were sure - to their fame and fortune. The small hill where they found the best moss, they named 'Moss Mountain.' Although they never sold a wreath (I'm not even sure they completed one), they spent hours in our backyard playing, laughing and planning their futures, as little girls love to do. I'll always treasure those days and those girls, and it is this fond memory that inspired me to name our guest house 'Moss Mountain Cottage.'
We hope you'll create your own happy memories while staying here as well.gar
Bar Harbor license #VR2R25-121

Why they chose this property

Mount Desert Island has been my home since I graduated from college - a very long time ago - and I love it here. During the summer I hike and bike the trails of Acadia, comb the beaches to collect sea glass and sea-tumbled rocks, garden, volunteer, and take in all the island has to offer in unique shops and gourmet restaurants. During our cold and snowy winters, I take early morning walks or snowshoe on the breathtakingly beautiful and very quiet carriage roads, spend time with my family and friends, and read some great books I've been meaning to get to all summer.
When I travel away for any length of time and start yearning to see the mountains of Acadia and smell the sea air as I cross the Trenton bridge onto MDI - that's when I really know how much I appreciate and love my island home and I can't wait to share it with you!

What makes this property unique

I love the quiet and the privacy of the homes around Indian Point. Moss Mountain Cottage sits on 5 acres and features a large deck with a Weber grill and outdoor seating/dining for 8 guests and the patio gardens off the back deck include a fire pit and seating, also for 8. Both the deck and patio are quiet places to relax and hear the chatter of frogs in the bog; morning songbirds or nighttime owls; be greeted by visiting deer and rabbits as they try to sneak a snack from my flower gardens; take in the beauty of a full moon or on a clear night, the sky bursting with stars as far as the eye can see. All this to ensure you a peaceful and restful vacation on MDI.

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