Five stars is NOT enough!!! I'd like to give this beautiful chalet 25 stars! Here is how I would do…read morethat: Location: 5 Stars: Fantastic location. It is the closest vacation property off the bridge from Mt. Desert Island. In addition, there are no less than 5 lobster pounds nearby with 3 being very close, one is walking distance. A new bakery just opened up and it is walking distance too. It has coffee drinks, blueberry pie, blueberry muffins and scones and Whoopie Pies. It is also close to the grocery store and gas. Chalet amenities: Five stars. My wife and I have stayed at all kinds of rentals all over the world and this is the CUTEST place we have ever seen. The decorations will make you smile and give you peace. The two bedrooms are both great and the bathroom has all you need including an amazing shower head and toilet light---cool! There are several restful places to sit if you need some down time and the kitchen is equipped with everything you might need. The Keurig coffee maker is stocked with great tasting coffee pods. Food nearby: Five Stars. Five lobster pounds close by and the bakery plus Bar harbor is close with some great restaurants as well as Ellsworth. You won't go hungry and Acadia house is close to it all. We ate so much lobster, we almost turned red and the tasty blueberry dishes were amazing too! We also had some amazing ice cream too. All this nearby in a special country looking paradise! Chalet ownership: Five stars. Cliff is the most amazing owner! He really cares and is absolutely focused on giving folks an experience they won't soon forget. He keeps the Acadia House in perfect shape! Cliff is also a local expert on ALL the many fun activities to do in the area. His recommendations were truly priceless! He knows where to drive, where to shop, where to eat and where to hike. The first vacation rental I ever rented where we also got a tour guide...bonus! Nearby activities: Five stars. Whether you come for a long weekend or more than a week, you can rest assured you will not run short of things to do. We visited some amazing nearby gardens, hiked some adventurous hikes, went to drives to sights that take your breath away, shopped in beautiful Bar Harbor, took a nature cruise, and even saw a really fun lumberjack show. We could have done a lot more but our six nights simply flew by. In summary, we had a great time. Don't hesitate to book this place. I am sure we will be back when we can!

From the owner: Search no more...You've found it! Now let your vacation begin... Here at the Acadia House you'll…read morefind a warm and inviting contemporary retreat awaiting you with a beautiful all pine Interior to enjoy. The Acadia House is a Gateway property that sits only 20 seconds by car to the Trenton Bridge, giving you very quick access to MDI, Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park. This recently built cabin-style Chalet with its ideal location enables the savvy and budget minded traveler the opportunity to avoid those steep island lodging costs, while providing you with a truly relaxing, affordable and fully equipped vacation home with all the comforts you would expect to find and enjoy. As for your convenience, this property is well positioned right down the street from the Harbor Bridge that leads you directly over to Mount Desert Island and puts you within minutes to all the most popular Island sights, activities and attractions! Don't wait as availability will fill up... BOOK NOW for 2017-2018!

We rented this house for our 4th trip to Bar Harbor - our first trip bringing two young children…read more The house is fantastic. It was perfectly clean with comfortable beds and pillows - it's clear that the owners also stay here and they care about the comfort level. It's beautiful and secluded, which was great for us since we have young children; no noise from others, and nobody bothered if we had a crying baby. The DVDs, games, and book selections were greatly appreciated - it's just so nice to have those things already on hand for rainy days or early evenings in. And the location was good too, just about a 10 minute drive to downtown Bar Harbor. One thing I would note is that although the website boasts a "stone chimney and wood stove" for "cooler nights," guest use of these was not permitted while we were there. It wasn't a big deal for us, but if it is for you, you might want to ask about that. They do have central heat, which we did need to use in early June. Another thing I would note is there is no Wi-Fi, so unless you have an iphone it's hard to call places or google rainy-day stuff to do. There are internet cafes in downtown Bar Harbor but of course that's ten minutes away. So you might want to do your research and come armed with addresses and telephone numbers of local places. If you do that, it's kind of nice to have a week away from the internet. Last - bring bug spray, it is in the woods. Oh one more thing - the two full bathrooms are nice and big and we were actually able to sleep our baby in the downstairs bathroom, using a monitor. This enabled us to put our toddler in the second bedroom and sleep in the master bedroom ourselves. Definitely recommend this place.

We stayed at Tide Watch Cabins for our anniversary and had a great time. The cabin space is perfect…read morefor a couple and a dog. The view is spectacular, and we had a great time watching the tide come in and go out. They also put flowers in the room for our anniversary! The restaurant next door (same owners) brought us food on the patio outside the cabin, so we were able to have a private little dinner. The cabins are very close to the Hull's Cove Entrance of Acadia and about five minutes drive to downtown Bar Harbor, but still nice and quiet. Definitely a place to return to!

Stayed for a short visit to Bar Harbor/Acadia recently. The cabins are small but cute. We stayed…read morewith our pup and there was plenty of room for the three of us. Rooms were clean and had everything needed (microwave, mini fridge, toaster, coffeemaker with thier own coffee blend). They all have water views and a small, covered, outdoor sitting area (with 2 chairs and table for our cabin). The thing I most appreciated was the staff ... service was outstanding. Everyone was very friendly and as helpful as could be. We really enjoyed our stay! BTW, the attached restaurant is very good too!

Absolutely a must stay! Called day of; got reservations to the best place in the area. Arrived…read moreafter midnight. Stayed in #21 and 22. Large rooms with a couch, multiple recliners, and stove to enjoy a fire. The views were beautiful! This place was clean with a lovely fully equipped kitchen and renovated bathrooms. The staff were super friendly. The owners loaned us pots to boil our lobster that were freshly caught by the locals. Enjoyed the sunset. Visited nearby Acadia NP. Still family owned, 1 of only 3 in the area. Our family has decided this is the best place we have ever stayed and we have traveled extensively.

Found this place on Yelp (of course!), and I was immediately attracted to its waterside location…read moreand the fact that it wasn't on the main road but on the 'old' Bar Harbor road. David made us very welcome when we arrived and gave us the orientation talk on the island, giving us a couple of local newspapers and marking down worthwhile sights on the maps before showing us to our 'cottage'. I'd actually describe the cottage as more of a beach hut (we had one of the smaller ones), but it had everything in it and was only a few yards from the water's edge with great views over Salisbury Cove. There was a porch with chairs and table where you could sit and watch the sunset. Very pleasant. Inside, the cottage was scrupulously clean, there is a small kitchen area with stove and coffee maker etc. if you wanted to eat in. It could have done with an electric kettle to make tea with, although you could use the coffee maker to boil water I guess. There's a small heater in the wall that we used a few times as we had a couple of rainy days during our stay. Best of all was the shower - great water pressure and piping hot. A great start to the morning. Followed by a cup of complementary coffee from reception, we were all set to go and explore. So thanks to David and Jayne - we really enjoyed our few days here and would gladly return in future.

NEW OWNERS AS OF MARCH 2025…read more If you're looking for a quiet place to rest before catching the sunrise, I highly recommend Eden Valley in Bar Harbor. They offer both motel-style rooms and cottages--though I can only speak to the motel room, as I didn't stay in a cottage. I met the two new owners, sisters from New York, who were actively making upgrades and working on the landscaping. They were incredibly kind and accommodating, even placing me in a room away from other guests so I could enjoy a peaceful night's sleep. The room was clean and comfortable, with great amenities. The bed was cozy, the air conditioning worked perfectly, and the rate was very reasonable--about $100 with tax. The only downside was the water pressure in the shower and a slight delay before the hot water kicked in. Other than that, no complaints. Check-in was super convenient. Instead of keys or cards, they use a keypad system with a code programmed specifically for each guest--reset after every stay. Great for travelers who are in and out. There's no on-site restaurant, but the motel is only five minutes from town. The property features a scenic view of a field and trees, plus a pond and small play structure. If you're planning to spend most of your time exploring the area and just need a quiet, comfortable place to sleep, this is a fantastic choice. Good parking, great people, and a relaxing environment. Would 100% stay again.

I stayed here for 3 nights and honestly, the first night already ruined it for me. Around midnight,…read moreafter a long, tiring day of hiking, we were told we had to switch rooms because they had placed us in the wrong one. We had to pack up everything and move from Room 6 to Room 27 in the middle of the night. And to make things worse, they gave us the wrong key code to the new room, so we were stuck outside for a while. What really made the experience worse was the lack of professionalism from John, the person in charge. He wasn't helpful, never apologized, and didn't seem to care at all about the inconvenience. Not even a "sorry" after making us do all that at midnight. It was a very frustrating and disappointing start to our trip. I would not recommend staying here, especially if you're expecting basic hospitality and accountability.

We were only in town for one night and had a great stay here. Close to town but just far enough to…read morebe a quiet peaceful place to stay even at the height of summer. The best part is the beach where we enjoyed our morning coffee. Great, friendly people who run the place too! We hope to be back for a longer stay next time.

I stayed at Emery's Cottages with my boyfriend while visiting Acadia National Park. Emery's is…read morelocated about 5 minutes from the park and 10 minutes from bar harbor. The location was perfect allowing us to see so much without driving far. The view from our cottage was beautiful. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular each day. We stayed in a cottage without a kitchenette but used a kitchen on the property that was open to guests. We also used grills on the property a few nights. The room itself is incredibly clean and comfortable. It offers everything you'll need for the perfect getaway. The owners are extremely kind and will give great advice on local restaurants and sites to visit.

My sister, a good friend and I rented a cottage in Northeast Harbor last Fall for a week. Kate at…read moreKnowles was super helpful in evaluating the various properties and helped us choose one that exactly suited our various wishes. We could not have been happier with our clean, beautifully appointed rental. Next week we are arriving for what has become an annual Fall event. The rental we had before was not available but Kate has helped us choose another and we are anticipating yet another wonderful property for our stay. Knowles has been my 'go to' company for many years for sales, purchases and rentals. Their professional standards and exceptional clients services have always been above and beyond. Their paperwork is simple yet thorough and covers everything. I'm always glad to recommend them to my friends for all real estate needs.

We've been working with Knowles company for several years on summer rentals and they've been…read moreterrific. After dealing with another agency , on the island , that always felt like pulling teeth, what a pleasure to find a professional group. I first found Nikki, by sending an email as I was taking off on a flight from Miami to NY. By the time we landed, she had already responded with options. Thus began a beautiful relationship with Nikki ,always listening to our wants and needs, and doing her best to find suitable options. It was like going from dark to light , with the other agency, and we are not going back to the dark side. We've been very happy with our summer rentals.