As many of your already know, Acadia National Park takes up about 50% of Mount Desert Island. No matter where you stay on MDI, you will explore the whole island.
You can get to parts of the park within 10 minutes of the cottage and to Bar Harbor in about 30. You certainly will enjoy sitting on the deck any time of the day. The sunsets overlooking Blue Hill Bay will surely take your breath away. Come relax and enjoy the peace and quiet with us.