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Beautiful Victorian Cottage on Downeast Maine Coast ~ Next to Acadia Schoodic !

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Winter Harbor, ME
  • Place, Grindstone Neck Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Bedroom - Rear

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs Bedroom - Front

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom - Rear

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom off Bedroom

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

Upstairs Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Victorian Cottage on Downeast Maine Coast ~ Next to Acadia Schoodic !

Meticulously renovated 1888 Victorian cottage in downtown Winter Harbor. Let this charming home be your hub for all the activities in Schoodic Peninsula and Acadia National Park. It has space to entertain or just to unwind.

A complete renovation has preserved this Victorian's character with tall ceilings, crown molding, original trim and hardwood floors while providing modern living with open concept kitchen/dining/family rooms, granite countertops, new appliances, remodeled bathrooms and refreshed spaces. The kitchen and upstairs rooms have views of Henry Cove and the ferry landing for Bar Harbor. Outside, the inviting gardens in the side and back yards fringe the eating/relaxing areas with table and chairs. A gas fire ring, lobster cooking pot, gas grill and utensils are ready for your enjoyment!

All of Schoodic Peninsula is in close proximity, but why drive? Walk to local restaurants for morning espresso or casual dining. Groceries, gifts, banking, library, post office, historical society, art galleries, antique shops and the Winter Harbor lobster pound* are in close walking distance. Take the free Island Explorer bus to key points locally around Schoodic Peninsula and/or take the ferry for a car-free excursion to enjoy downtown Bar Harbor or continue on the Island Explorer bus to experience the larger portion of Acadia National Park. Kayak, bicycle or hike on trails at Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island and at the Schoodic Woods campground. Enjoy the works of local artists and performing arts including those sponsored in town by Schoodic Arts for All and the Winter Harbor Music Festival.

When not out and about, you can relax with an available book, game or just enjoy watching the gulls and occasional bald eagles. Or you can plug-in with wireless access to high speed internet, high definition television or watch a movie.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Steep stairs & breakables
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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

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
This property accepts credit cards
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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Winter Harbor

Located in Winter Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Prayer Labyrith and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Winter Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Grindstone Neck Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Schoodic Peninsula - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Schoodic Point - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Acadia National Park - 51 min drive - 60.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪The Barnacle - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Fish House Grill - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace Grille - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Beer Works - ‬66 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Victorian Cottage on Downeast Maine Coast ~ Next to Acadia Schoodic ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Victorian Cottage on Downeast Maine Coast ~ Next to Acadia Schoodic !?

As of 27 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Victorian Cottage on Downeast Maine Coast ~ Next to Acadia Schoodic ! on 30 Apr, 2026 start from S$448, 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 Beautiful Victorian Cottage on Downeast Maine Coast ~ Next to Acadia Schoodic !?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Victorian Cottage on Downeast Maine Coast ~ Next to Acadia Schoodic !?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Victorian Cottage on Downeast Maine Coast ~ Next to Acadia Schoodic !?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful Victorian Cottage on Downeast Maine Coast ~ Next to Acadia Schoodic ! located?

This family-friendly Winter Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Grindstone Neck Golf Course and Schoodic Peninsula. Schoodic Point and Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 96 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well located in Winter Harbor. The home is nicely furnished and quite comfortable. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dervla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointedAll the amenities you would needI love winter harbor!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect stay 10/10! Could not ask for anything more, our hosts thought of everything. What a lovely home in the center of Winter Harbor.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

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

Beautiful maine cottage

Wonderful place to stay,especially if you want to be away from all the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, but close enough to spend a day there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

rafasfam

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best VRBO experience we’ve had! The home is beautiful, clean, and well equipped. We also appreciated the attention paid to all the details that make for a comfortable stay. Couldn’t recommend more!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was one of the best I have ever experienced. Very helpful, so many tips on where to go and what to see. Lovely, lovely house with all the amenities you might need. Could walk to the bakery, local 5 and dime. Some things were closed for the season when we got there but still plenty in Ellesworth. Was so worth going and we all had a great time. Schoodic was, in my opinion, better than Acadia National Park except for the Cadillac Summit drive. Didn't have enough time to see all we wanted to see but did make lots of memories and had time with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great. Five adults. The place was as described, lovely older home well cared for and maintained. The home was well stocked with everything we needed. Extra bedding and towels if needed. Beds were comfortable. Washer/dryer with detergent was really nice as this was the end of a two week vaca. Area was cute with several walkable eateries and a coffee shop. We enjoyed the Schoodic part of Acadia as well as the park on Dessert Island and Bar Harbor. The home was comfortable for all 5 adults to relax together after long days in the parks. Would recommend to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Exceptional cottage

A beautiful cottage hands down our favorite stay so far. Premier host and beautiful peaceful location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Annie J.

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

Friends getaway

This is a lovely property that accommdated the six of us easily. The hosts provide everything you need to enjoy the quaint town of Winter Harbor. Definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phylicia B.

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

Everything we could need

The house is beautiful and literally took care of our every need. Forgot a cooler? They have one. Need a makeup wipe, extra batteries, or shampoo, they have that too. Couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing place to stay for our family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kieran C.

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

Great home

Lovely home in a beautiful part of the country. Great host who anticipated our every need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Incredible July Vacation

The house was great. Wonderfully kept older home. Very clean and everything was perfect. We really enjoyed the charming town of Winter Harbor. We experienced several of the local restaurants and thought they were all good. Perfect place to stay if you want to relax and enjoy the quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron K.

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

Awesome and Peaceful

Our family had a great time. The home was perfect and in the perfect location. Winter Harbor is peaceful and has all you need. It’s a great launching site for exploring the Downeast Coast Line. Highly recommend the house and the owners were super easy to work with for this trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Acadia National Park Area vacation

House on the water with Acadia National Park in background. Clean, well kept home. Friendly host. Close proximity to Bar Harbor and Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sandhya X.

Spacious and warm place and great location

The house was great. spacious with lot of living area too along with the 3 bedrooms. Has all amenities we needed. House was clean and tidy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Wonderful!!

This is a lovely home, meticulously maintained. Location is ideal for exploring the mainland side of Acadia. Stephen & Suzanne are wonderful hosts who are quick to respond to any questions/needs. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Great Stay

We were a group of 5 adults and two kids. This was one of our favorite properties we have stayed in. Everything was clean and well organized. There was everything you could need as far as condiments, seasonings, coffee pods, tea, and the list goes on. Great location for a short walk to the store and to food. We truly enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcella B.

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

Beautiful lovingly restored home

Beautiful house with everything you could need for a lovely, relaxing respite. Winter harbor was a great town to walk and bike. Very quiet with close access to the schoodic peninsula portion of Acadia. Air conditioning much appreciated and needed during our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

TERRY S.

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

FALL TRIP TO ACADIA

The property was fantastic! It was an older home/cottage that has been renovated to a very high standard. The fit & finish of the home and the furnishings were excellent. It would have been hard to find a better property for the four of us to visit Maine and Acadia. I would highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

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

Amazing home

The property was spotless when we arrived. The house was charming and a perfect Maine experience. It’s located minutes from the beautiful Schoodic Peninsula part of Acadia National park. If your looking for the perfect Maine vacation this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Beth Chauncey H.

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

Memory lane from childhood ++

Great house and yard. Enjoyed eating in the yard and playing games inside on the foggy morning. Visits to Schoodic Point, Prospect Harbor and Corea.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Outstanding Experience #2 !!

We stayed at this property last year and it was one of the best experiences ever. This year even better! Our compliments and appreciation to Stephen. This is a jewel of a house in a jewel of a Maine town!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth G.

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

wonderful getaway

Perfect in every way. House was so charming and immaculate. Host thought of everything. Great location. So peaceful and relaxing. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

LeAnn C.

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

Wonderful Mother/Daughter weekend!

Our stay was so much fun! There is absolutely nothing the host hasn’t thought of. Everything was so nice - we were pampered! We utilized the kitchen, big screen tv, grill, and even the fire pit. The beds were so comfortable! Stephen communicated regularly and replied quickly to any questions we had. We would definitely encourage others to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN Q.

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

An exquisite home

We loved this charming, comfortable, delightful home. It is beautifully decorated, with lovely linens, plenty of towels, and many small touches that made our stay ever so nice. The hosts were terrific in providing detailed information about the house and fabulous suggestions on what to do in the area. It is over an hour's drive from the main parts of Acadia but the Schoodic side of Acadia was gorgeous and we enjoyed our time in Winter Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Pickford

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We've worked hard all our lives and owning this vacation home is a dream come true for us. We look forward to retiring some day but in the mean time we are very excited to be sharing our special place with you!

Why they chose this property

Winter Harbor is a hidden gem and is a relaxing vacation getaway and mecca for the outdoor enthusiasts. The in-town location is perfect for walking to the shops, restaurants, art galleries and engaging with the friendly residents. Step back in time by visiting the 5 & 10 store and viewing the preserved mansions on Grindstone Neck. Enjoy great food, drink and of course the fresh lobsters right off the dock! Take in a performance at Hammond Hall afterwards.

During your visit you must take the ferry to Bar Harbor and enjoy the beautiful views along the way. You can do all the touristy things at Bar Harbor and then retire to Winter Harbor for a good nights rest, away from the hustle & bustle! Also make sure you take the free in-town shuttle to site-see and go hiking at Acadia National Park, Schoodic Point. Don't forget your camera, the area is breath taking!

What makes this property unique

This older home has been carefully and lovingly renovated by the previous owners and we are very grateful. We love how light and bright the spaces are, painted beautifully and where modern meets historic. We love the high ceilings downstairs and the cozy bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen and adjacent open rooms are perfect, as are all the amenities and flowering gardens. My wife and I are the next keepers and caretakers of Harbor Gardens Cottage and we ask that you please respect and treat our property as you would your own and help preserve for others to enjoy. Please enjoy our home and your stay!

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