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Rustic vintage cottage in Duck Cove with limited ocean view.

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Duck Cove Mount Desert Island Not a direct view from the house
Exterior
View of the Stream
Living Room
Dining Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic vintage cottage in Duck Cove with limited ocean view.

Rosewood Cottage is situated on 2 wooded acres, located on the “Quietside” of Mount Desert Island. The property is secluded, set away from the road and directly across the street from the ocean. There is a ocean breeze with a limited view of the water and Swan’s Island which is a short ferry ride away.

A small brook runs beside the property offering the sound of running water in the spring that becomes a trickle by the dog days of summer. Newly constructed this spring is a 400 square foot deck that wraps around the back of the property offering an ideal spot to relax.

A short walk to the ocean, the house is minutes from Acadia National Park and approximately a 20-30 minute drive to Bar Harbor. It was built in the 1940’s and much of the cottage remains intentionally unchanged. If you are looking for a rustic, authentic, vintage summer cottage, built by native Mainers on Mount Desert Island, in a quiet location, away from crowded tourist areas, this is your place.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7100592
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bernard

Located in Bernard, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Seal Cove Pond - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 9 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Clark Point Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic vintage cottage in Duck Cove with limited ocean view. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic vintage cottage in Duck Cove with limited ocean view.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic vintage cottage in Duck Cove with limited ocean view.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic vintage cottage in Duck Cove with limited ocean view.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic vintage cottage in Duck Cove with limited ocean view. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.3 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

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 51 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Family getaway

This place was absolutely perfect for our family with small kids. Plenty of space to run around. So close to bass harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

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

Perfect perch for a summer getaway

Quaint classic Mount Desert Island house. Comfy beds, clean space, quiet and tucked away, sunny deck for morning coffee and reading, and exactly what we needed for a quick weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet side ,Tremont Maine

Close to everything that Acadia has to offer.Cute cottage very private.we enjoyed Maine and all its beauty!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jake V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very cute cottage, perfect for a few days in Acadia. Secluded and cozy. Beds were all very comfy. Washer and drier were a big plus for us. Kitchen was a little outdated, but we made due. Check-in and check-out process was okay, not a lot of communication there which made it a tad confusing - I had to reach out to the host for instructions and information on how to get into the house and what was expected of us upon our departure day-of, as we had not heard anything leading up to our trip.Regardless of these minor issues, would 1000% stay here again! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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

National park visit

This was a great location. Close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The property was clean and perfect for 4 adults. There was room for 6-8 people. Checkin and out was easy. The back deck was lovely for morning coffee and an evening glass of wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Good

The house was not updated or perfect but it provided a comfortable place to rest after busy days hiking and site seeing. All the amenities worked well. And the location was good for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

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

Family Vacation

This was a great headquarters for our family vacation to Maine. We felt within driving distance of all we wanted to do, but far from the busyness of Bar Harbor. It is obviously an older home but overall it felt well maintained. For our family of five, we were pushing the space a bit (teenage daughter isn’t used to sharing one bath!) but we made it work. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Cute Cottage by Acadia

We enjoyed our stay in this cute cottage. Some of the family saw a deer in the yard or first morning there. It was close to the tourist places such as Acadia and Bar Harbor, but still far enough away if you wanted to be away from the crowds. We liked hanging out on the back porch and visiting in the evenings and mornings. I’m a person who does well with written instructions, so those would have been helpful for me in regards to check in and check out procedures. (I realize not everyone needs that though.)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

monica F.

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

Cute house close to nature

House was cute and clean. Loved being on the quiet side of the island. We saw deer in the front yard every morning and a few turkey as well. Also could hear some coy dogs howling at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy p.

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

oh for goodness sake I don't want to title this

pretty, well-equipped, comfortable home in a secluded location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great Stay

We had a great time at the house with our young kids. The attic bedroom was perfect for them, and while not a large or luxurious house overall we thought it had plenty of space for hanging out, eating, and cooking together. The deck and back yard are great, and we enjoyed being set back off the road. The place was remarkably well stocked compared to other VRBOs we've stayed at. Communication with the host was good. We'd definitely stay again if we come back to MDI!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dottie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for location!

We had a great stay! Also enjoyed the patio fireplace on the deck but we did spend most of our day time sight seeing but loved the location. Just a couple of things. Maybe add another mirror in bedrooms and extra propane tank available. This is an older home and does have a musky smell. We just opened up the house windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald s.

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

Rose Cottage at Duck Cove

The VRBO pictures and description were accurate. We entered via the back door with a key as instructed by email. When we opened the front door, an alarm sounded and we didn't know how to turn it off. A few minutes later the alarm stopped; maybe the owner was notified? A laminated info sheet in the cottage would be helpful, listing wifi and alarm information.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Short title

Location nice, deck and grill nice. Check in was worrisome was not sure how to check despite reaching out multiple times ti.l the last min. Musty odor likely mold from roof leak over picture window.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

No communication

We had zero information about check in or check out. I had to reach out to her about how to get into the house. There was a bowl of water catching water from the toilet that was available for my children to play in. We lost electricity from a blown breaker and had to crawl into the root cellar to flip the breaker. We reached out to the property manager for information on location of the panel… manager never responded (even now 36 hours later). There is no water near the property, whatsoever. The pictures are misleading. The house is definitely old and charming, but not worth the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lena J.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
This listing is poorly managed. When we arrived ( on time ) for our check-in the Host was nowhere to be found. She did not respond to any of the messages I sent her on VRBO app prior to traveling to MI. I was very upset and wondering if my two children and I will have a place to stay for the night. I called my husband and he was able to find her phone # on VRBO site. She finally responded to the text and let me know how to open the door. UNACCEPTABLE!Also, there were roaches. Musty smell. Was not very clean just sort of clean. Everything worked, except WiFi was down for the first day. The owner fixed it afterwards.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
Thank you for your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that your arrival experience caused you stress. I want to clarify that detailed check-in instructions were sent in advance through the VRBO messaging system. When I received your text, I responded promptly with the door access information, and I'm glad you were able to get in without further issue. Regarding the internet, there was a temporary area-wide outage unrelated to the property itself. I contacted the provider immediately, and once service was restored, I also re-sent the Wi-Fi credentials with a screenshot. You confirmed the issue was resolved shortly after. I’m surprised to hear your mention of cleanliness concerns and pests, as the home is professionally cleaned before every guest's arrival and no such issues were reported during your stay. Had you reached out about any of these concerns, I would have addressed them right away. I always strive to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment, and guest satisfaction is very important to me. Thank you again for staying with us, and I hope your time in Maine was still enjoyable overall.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margaret V.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Had to Move to another property. Water not working.

Location was exactly what we wanted but when we arrived the water was not working. Maybe there was a leak because the house was damp and musty. We had to move to another one of her properties that was an hour away. The other property was actually nicer. There was no hair dryer and I didn't want to buy one because I don't need one at home. The washer is up so high we had to drag a ladder found in a closet to reach it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cindy G.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
I needed to be close to my son and his family. There was nowhere else I could find to go so we had to stay here. This house was very dirty. Spiders, webs in many areas. Lots of dead bugs on the floor, rug and floors not vacuumed, ( vacuum is clogged/broken) the bathroom was terrible. I had to go buy cleaner to sanitize and clean the hair out of the tub and sink also the shower curtain had the pink mildew on it. Totally unacceptable! That shows it hasn’t been changed in a VERY long time. I had to go buy a 12 curtain liner just to be able to shower. The refrigerator wasn’t cleaned either. Even just a simple wipe down. I see that they use a professional cleaning service. Then they should check in on their work as it seems that they are not thorough in their cleaning. The house is cute but needs to be checked in on before a renter arrives. I’m not a complainer but I did send a message to the owner with all that had happened with no response. That’s what prompted me to leave this review.
Hair in the tub. All pictures were sent to the owner
Old filthy curtain liner I had to replace
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

erik a.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cottage Needs attention

The small cottage was located remotely which is what we were looing for. It was a 20+ min drive from the carriage trails on the other half of the island. Hodgdon seafood is two miles up the road, AWESOME local resource for your seafood needs while visiting. On the negative side.... Upon arrival everything seemed very dirty & grimy. My wife cleaned the kitchen and bathroom with bleach. She washed the pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and bed linens. The toilet had a leak as did the front main window when it rained. The ice dispenser in the fridge had black mold all over it. The kitchen ceiling showed significant water damage. Not sure I would go back until some of these issues were addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brittany W.

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

Really disappointed

I have stayed in many rentals over the years and have never had a bad experience until this one. We arrived at the house and went in. I went to put groceries in the fridge and found food residue on the shelf. Not the end of the world, I wiped it out with a Lysol wipe. While I had the wipes out I started wiping down the counters out of habit. They were not clean. I found crumbs and mouse droppings. I took a picture and messaged the host. I started looking around the rest of the house and found more droppings in the dining room floor and on the table. I messaged the host again. After 30 minutes we decided to look for somewhere else to stay and contacted VRBO. They started the process for a refund and reached out to the host as well. It took over a week to get a full refund including the CLEANING FEE! I am not someone who leaves bad reviews over something small like residue in the fridge but rodent droppings is disgusting!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall great, some hiccups

Location was perfect for us to explore all parts of the island, and quiet with room for kiddos to play outside and all spread out at the end of the day. Darling older cottage, and we appreciate the original hardwoods, trim, loft space and quirks of a historic home. The updates including the bathroom and lovely back deck were a bonus. The main issue we had was with the cleanliness (or lack thereof), and feeling like everything was dirty. We opened windows for evening fresh air and dirt/debris/bugs were caked in the sills and on the windows themselves. The refrigerator had visible mildew inside on shelves/trim, and on the water/ice dispenser. I had to clean it just to feel comfortable putting sealed food in it. The dishwasher and kitchen counters were equally grimy. The kitchen was generally well-stocked, though there are only three bowls, which made for extra rounds of washing dishes for our family to eat breakfast each day. We did appreciate the washer/dryer and detergent availability, as well as access to extra bedding and plenty of towels. I likely wouldn’t stay again unless I had communication back from the host acknowledging my feedback about cleanliness, which I haven’t, though it definitely has potential if it’s managed better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Derek A.

Old house on a beautiful lot

This house has a lot of character. It it obviously old and should be treated as such. There are recent reviews that it smelled like mold or mildew and I have to disagree. It simply smelled like an old house that maybe hasn't been opened up as often as it should. The outside of the house looks to be in a little bit of disrepair but the inside of the house is fairly up to date and very clean. We were quite comfortable in this house. That said, it could definitely use some updating. Broken siding, broken concrete, old water marks on the ceilings. None of these things would keep me from renting this house again, but it does tarnish the first impression. It should be noted that my wife tripped the circuit breaker while blow drying her hair in the bedroom. This caused most of the house to go dark on us and I had to go down to the cellar/basement and flip the breaker back on. Not really a downside since old houses have old wiring that didn't take all our modern devices into account. But it should be considered by future tenants. All in all i give this property a 4 star rating because it was very clean, in a beautiful location (we saw our share of deer, wild turkeys, and birds through the windows), and when the power went out the owner responded quickly. I took away a star for the outside appearance and the fact that I tripped over the broken concrete on the front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded and quiet

Nice property off te road in a peaceful setting but close to Bass Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne M.

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

Quiet cottage with lots of character

This was a perfect place for our family to call home while visiting MDI. The layout of the home was perfect for our 4 teenagers and us. We really appreciated having the washer & dryer right there for us to use. We would have really enjoyed using the outside gas fire pit on the deck but unfortunately the mosquitos were horrible while we were there, so we didn't spend much time outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

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

A beautiful quiet stay near Acadia!

My family and I had a lovely time at this home! We loved how it was in the quiet areas of Acadia, away from the busy more touristy Bar Harbor. It was close enough to enjoy all the park has to over in just a short drive. We loved exploring the town of West Tremont as well! The listing is accurate to the home - it is a cottagey, cozy feel - and has only the essentials. There is "2" rooms upstairs as listed, but be aware, you must walk through the loft room to get to the 2nd room, so less privacy. We loved the outdoor patio/firepit! Overall, we enjoyed our stay and it was everything we needed! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Your host

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This vacation home has been in the family for 3 generations. The home was built by my grandfather Arthur Bragg and Oz Tolman. They were in business together and ran a poultry farm. Eva Tolman his wife was a local artist and resided in the home in her retirement and painted. Many of her original paintings remain in the house to this day.

What makes this property unique

The property is secluded and peaceful. The ocean air and views of the water are so relaxing. It’s super close to all that Acadia National Park has to offer.

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