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Unique Slate-sided Artist's House in Quiet Rural area near Acadia National Park

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A stone house with a sloped roof, a small porch, and a garden area with plants and a birdbath.
A cozy cabin interior with a large window offering a forest view, a small table with bottles and a teapot, and red cushioned seating.
A spacious room with wooden beams, a kitchen area, and a bookshelf.
A wooden dining area with chairs and a table, a kitchen with a sink and counter, and a window with plants.
A garden with a black house, a green door, and two white lounge chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near the sea, this 1-bedroom vacation home accommodates 2 guests. It features a patio for outdoor relaxation and offers access to nearby golf. Adventure seekers can enjoy kayaking, fishing, hiking, and biking, while attractions like Seal Cove Pond and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead await exploration.

Highlights

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Seal Cove Pond
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unique Slate-sided Artist's House in Quiet Rural area near Acadia National Park

Slate House is a spectacular and unique post-and-beam artist's home, located in a private wooded setting just around the corner from the picturesque village of Bernard, where the town dock and local favorite restaurant Thurston's Lobster Pound is located. The colorful and comfortable interior has a large, open living area upstairs, along with a kitchen equipped for the gourmet cook, a cozy master bedroom/bathroom with a beautiful tiled shower, and a deck outside the bedroom door. The artist owner, who lives on the property and works in her studio here as well, maintains an extensive landscaped garden as well as a small orchard and vegetable gardens - guests are welcome to roam! The living room and bedroom look out onto a small, peaceful perennial garden and the woods beyond.

This is a perfect home for relaxing in a quiet, out-of-the way spot, yet close to the village of Southwest Harbor (4 miles) with all of its amenities.

Longer term rentals are possible, feel free to discuss options. A 35% deposit is requested to secure a rental, refundable up to 45 days in advance of the rental; after that I am happy to refund your deposit if I am able to re-rent the property. Slate House is currently available for rental in 2025 from June 14th - September 20th. Please note that the minimum booking term is 4 days, and no pets are allowed.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

Not good for children under 5, except for infants

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number 962069
Property # 962069
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
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. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Seal Cove Pond - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Slate-sided Artist's House in Quiet Rural area near Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Unique Slate-sided Artist's House in Quiet Rural area near Acadia National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Slate-sided Artist's House in Quiet Rural area near Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Slate-sided Artist's House in Quiet Rural area near Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Slate-sided Artist's House in Quiet Rural area near Acadia National Park located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 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. 79 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

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10/10

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10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best house rentals we’ve ever done in a fabulous location. Once at Cherie’s you would never know the other side of the island is overstuffed with tourists
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A lovely , incredibly quiet place with a delightful host. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sorry that there are not enough stars to rate this gem…brilliantly designed the house is a living art gallery, with every creature Cheri is the soul of the home, and in 20 years of travel, we have not had a better experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!!!

Lovely home in excellent location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Cherie was the perfect host! Her home was in the perfect location and we loved the serenity.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2022
thanks so much for visiting Ray, it was a pleasure to host you and I enjoyed meeting you all - so glad you had a great visit to MDI!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The Slate House was a great spot to stay. It’s a quite unique home and in a very quiet setting. Cherie was very welcoming and friendly and easy to talk with. The house was very clean and comfortable. Thanks Cherie!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect quiet cabin

Property was perfect for stay on the Quiet Side. You feel like you are in middle of the woods, just sounds of nature. Cabin was clean and well appointed, Cherie was very responsive to all communication. Very easy access to harbor towns and west side Acadia trails.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, quiet getaway

We loved our stay at Slate House - a beautiful custom-built home with amazing eclectic art and decor. The house was spotless and well-appointed - very cool industrial kitchen! We enjoyed slow mornings on the patio out back enjoying the quiet scenery, but the house is also very convenient to all points on Mount Desert Island. Cherie is a fantastic host - excellent communication, thoughtful and accommodating, and just plain fun to talk to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and quiet stay at the Slate House

Cherie's place was wonderful! My husband and I spent four nights here for our visit to Acadia and loved it. It is tucked back in the woods on a beautiful property and was very quiet and peaceful, which was lovely to come back to every evening after the hustle and bustle of the park and Bar Harbor. The kitchen was very well equipped and we cooked lots of our meals at the house. Cherie was an excellent host and was very communicative and happy to answer any questions. Would love to stay again the next time we visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming timber frame

If you are looking for a charming cottage in the woods; this is it. Open design, timber frame construction with amazing material characteristics. Then there is Cherie....her special hospitality completed our stay. Thank you Cherie!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Location

Beautiful handcrafted home in a very rural and quiet setting. Wonderful and relaxing to return to after a day of exploring Acadia and surrounding areas. Everything you need is provided. Great water pressure, comfortable sleeping and just a charming home. Cherie is wonderful and friendly and easily accessible if need be. The visit from the porcupine wandering through the property was a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quirky, Convenient, and Quiet

We had a lovely week at this house. It was very quiet and private as it was set back in the woods. We saw some deer around the property. The piano was wonderful. We had the windows open the entire time. The air is so clean here! Every day we went out either for dinner or an activity. I’ve had our dog with us and she loved visiting here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Greatest Trip Ever!

This house was way beyond our expectations! The chefs kitchen, the craftsman ship, décor, the fact we could do laundry and have our dogs also was just wonderful! The house was secluded but yet close to everything. Cherie was a great hostess and have even invited her to visit us when she comes to Georgia! We drove all the scenic highways, but let me assure you do NOT miss Schoodic Point. Thunder Hole is just a burp compared to it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
So delighted you had such a great time - and yes Schoodic is a gem! Fall is a perfect time to be here - hope you'll come back to visit again, I really enjoyed meeting and chatting with you....and would love to see you if I get to Georgia! and ps, thank you so much for leaving the house in such great condition!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Retreat on the Quietside

From the moment I drove down the gravel drive to Cheri's hideaway, I just knew my stay would be wonderful. The acres of pines and birches, the hillsides filled with gardens welcomed me with beauty. Cheri is a delightful homeowner, kind and giving and her home is designed and decorated with her artistic flair. Everything one could need or want is provided for and more. We enjoyed all of the art on the walls and the views out of the many windows. It was so enjoyable seeing the garden blossoms emerge each day. I would highly recommend this little piece of paradise.
Stayed 42 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slate House is fantastic!

We had a wonderful time staying at the Slate House. Cherie is providing a house that is relaxing and surrounds you with everything you need to feed your spirit! The house itself is very special. The house is nestled in the woods with perennial gardens. Within the house you will be surrounded by art. The house itself is situated just 3 miles from the Southwest Harbor and within 3 miles of Acadia west island hiking trails. You will be a max of a 20 minutes drive to the Acadia National Park Beach entrance. Thank you to Cherie for sharing her house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet retreat

Tucked the woods on the “quiet side” of the island. This cottage has so much lovingly crafted detail. Ideal for two people, but can be for four. The second bedroom and bath are in the walk-out lower level. Super dog friendly, but the owner requests that dogs be leashed on the property to protect her extensive gardening and that they stay off the furniture. The decor is eclectic and artistic and the place has a very full shelf of books to choose from. If you bring your dog, be sure to check out Little Long Lake park. We all loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location

Slate house

Initially disappointed. Foul musty odor upon entrance. Not air conditioned/ wasn’t aware of this. Owner acknowledged having sump pump problems and quickly got this repaired. Had problems w gas stove and no use of oven but able to make it work. House was quaint but lower bedroom had spiders I had to kill and moldy shower curtain. Owner was very nice. Had to go out to buy bounce sheets and candles to help house smell better. Would look for different home to stay in if would return.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our 5-night stay here on the quiet side of the island. The Slate House is spacious, clean, well equipped and attractively designed and decorated. It’s just the right size for a couple like us who appreciate having plenty of room. Cherie is a most helpful and congenial host. The secluded forest setting is ideal for nature lovers and anyone who is looking for privacy and peace. It was delightful hearing the bird song in the morning, especially the thrushes. Stargazing and seeing the Milky Way right from the driveway was an unexpected treat. We hope to be back and highly recommended Cherie’s place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2026
hey John - really enjoyed meeting you both, glad you enjoyed your adventures and were comfortable in my home! Would love to see you again, enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil, beautiful home on the quiet side of Mt Desert Island

This is a beautiful, well cared for and loved, home-- both tucked away and peaceful and yet so very close to all the Acadia attractions -- the best of both worlds! Cherie is a wonderful host, an amazing artisan, and generous with very useful 'insider' tips to make your stay on the island perfect. We were only able to stay 6 days, but in that time, hiked, kayaked, swam, and rode our bikes-- and our only regret is not having more time to spend just relaxing in and around the house! This house, like the beautiful jewelry Cherie makes, is a gem! The trick is finding time available! We will definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace, quiet And beauty.

Pleasurable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

The Slate House was more than we expected. It is beautifully designed and decorated. Large open living space and very comfortable. The host went above and beyond to make our stay everything we wanted. Would definitely stay in the Slate House again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely and unique home off the beaten path

The Slate House is everything you’d imagine for a perfect quiet vacation. It’s off the radar 2 miles from Bass Harbor which is a charming village on “The Quiet Side” of Mt Desert Island. Factor in Southwest Harbor being 5 miles away and there are enough amenities to keep anyone engaged, from boat and sailing charters, to kayaking, to shops and restaurants. Oh yeah, the weather is ideal, 60’s at night an mid 70’s in the daytime Cheri, the owner couldn’t be a more perfect host, as well as delightfully engaging.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous property inside and out

Owner provided everything, including privacy. Home is one of a kind artistic gem. Exceptionally clean, comfortable, quiet. Great home base. Could have stayed for a month!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by cherie

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As you can see in the photo collage above, I love the outdoors and spend much of my time (when I'm not working in my studio) hiking and kayaking in Acadia, relaxing with friends and perusing my rather sizable garden, in which I grow most of my own food and maintain a varied perennial, tree and shrub landscape. I have been a full-time working artist since 1972 and have lived in Maine since 1974, first in Washington County and then to Mt. Desert Island in 1982.

Why they chose this property

When I moved to Mt. Desert Island from Washington County, Me in 1982, I was already very involved in the artistic community and wanted to find a piece of land here on which I could build my home. With several other artist friends, I bought property which we then divided into separate lots, mine being about 4.5 acres on which I personally built my own cabin, then my studio and house followed in 1999 and 2004 respectively. My involvement in the Island's artistic life included co-ownership of Island Artisans Gallery (from 1983 - 2015, 32 years!) in Bar Harbor, as well as working in my own studio. I had for years also been an avid organic gardener and have been thrilled to have the land to work....

What makes this property unique

One of the great and fun aspects of my home is everything that happened long before I actually built it: for years I have collected re-cycled building materials, odd bits and pieces that I thought might go into a house someday. The flooring upstairs came out of an abandoned woolen mill in Lewiston, Me.; the slate siding on the house was salvaged from a roof in Portland, Me. - so much of what I see every day in the house has a story and a memory for me.

Languages:

English, French

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