Magnificent sunset views. Love the private beach for reading and swimming. Yard has lots of room…read morefor badminton, croquet, and the deck for an outdoor BBQ. A beautiful "haven" for our grandchildren and family to play and relax. Every window shows the beauty of Union Bay, Blue Hill Mountain, and surrounding woods. We didn't want to leave. Host Sally was very helpful.

From the owner: Specular sunsets. Private sandy beach. Create memories of a lifetime at this unique, shabby chic…read morecottage. Family-friendly place. Enjoy the best sunsets, mountain views, bird watching, steps from the ocean & plenty of room to play. Enjoy Acadia National Park, hiking trails, Cadilac Mountain (only 20 minutes away) then escape to your own private little hide-away. Plenty of local lobster pounds, shopping & restaurants nearby. Bring your own kayak/paddle board then launch steps from the cottage!

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!

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.

The owner, Jayne, made an error when booking our cottage and added an extra night. We learned of…read morethis two days prior and decided to let them know upon arrival. When I brought this to Jayne's attention, she immediately became irate, saying she was "sick of this shit" , evidently this had happened throughout her summer. After ranting and yelling, she told us to "just go to your fucking cottage." This reservation was to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, and she knew this. I asked for a refund of our deposit, as there was no way I was staying here. She then proceeded to swear as her husband and son tried to calm her down. She even hit her husband twice while she screamed at me asking if I was calling her a "fucking liar?" We left. This was too horrible to understand and obviously unsafe, to say the least. They refused to refund the deposit we had sent them in good faith. Do NOT stay here. It's not safe.

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.

We stayed in one of the cottages at Eden Village and were quite disappointed…read more 1. Upon arrival, we noticed there was only a dishware set and paper cups for 3 while the cabin slept 4.... They also had a Keurig but there were no K cups provided. I really don't think anyone is traveling with their own K-cups........ As someone that looks forward to their morning coffee, huge let down there. I'd like to mention that we got a message before checking in stating that there will be nobody in the office during our stay and if you needed anything to call a phone number. So there's nobody even working there to retrieve anything extra from. 2. Our bed was right in front of the patio door with a big glass window and no curtains or blinds providing any sort of privacy from other guests seeing right into our cottage. We put a towel over the window the entire stay which was quite ridiculous looking but did the job. 3. The bathroom. There was a blood droplet on the floor near the vanity, which tells me the cottages are not being cleaned well in-between guests. This is quite literally a biohazard. Aside from that, the bathroom and everything in it stayed wet our entire 3 day stay from the steam of taking a normal shower. Even with the window open and the fan running. Overall, It just seemed like a lack of care and accommodations for your paying guests. I hate to leave a bad review but this was a huge damper (no pun intended) on an otherwise lovely trip to Maine. Hopefully they can take this into consideration and improve going forward.

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.

Update - the property has been since taken off airbnb…read more EDIT: Susan, Let's be honest. Your reply is incredibly unprofessional, and I have receipts from our conversations which show we never consented to you coming in. I can attach these but really it won't make you look good. You said "I can contact the homeowners tomorrow". By "resetting it", you went into one of the bedrooms while we were away and our suitcases were open. Also as consumers, we are allowed to leave our feedback where we feel it is necessary, but you seem to be lashing out here. We first reached out to you about 16 hours before our check out with the feedback, and my review is based on how you took that feedback and have acted on it negatively since then. Susan, also to say you didn't interact with me - It's funny! You were interacting directly with me and the whole group this whole time over Airbnb group chat.You don't think we designated one person to message the host? :D Adding here as well that my "just so you know" was about you not replying to us saying you left no laundry detergent. After seeing other one star reviews on Google, I do wonder if that is a ploy so you can say we trashed the place. Lucky we took photos and you said "looks great!" as parting messages ---------- I'm very disappointed with my recent stay in Sullivan, Maine, at a property managed by Susan. When we booked through Airbnb, we thought we were renting from a local host. Only after arrival did we realize the property was part of a large management company--Simply Rentals USA--which Susan oversees. That impersonal approach defined the rest of our experience. From the beginning, we felt dismissed. One of the first things we noticed was mold on the toilet paper roll. It was damp, discolored, and had visible black and brown spots--clearly unsanitary. We were disturbed and had to go out and buy our own toilet paper. When we messaged Susan privately about it, her only reply was, "weird about the tp!"--completely brushing off a very real hygiene issue. There were also serious safety concerns with the layout of the house. A wooden staircase to the loft juts into a walkthrough area, forcing anyone taller than 5'5" to duck awkwardly or risk getting hurt. My husband and mother-in-law both slammed into it during the night and hurt their shoulders. When we raised this with Susan, she again shrugged it off, saying, "We tried putting rubber bumpers on those steps but they just fell off." There was no acknowledgment of how dangerous this setup could be for guests. The WiFi was another major issue. Despite the listing claiming internet access, we had no usable connection throughout our stay--not a single bar. We brought this up multiple times, hoping for a resolution. But what happened next was far beyond an inconvenience. While we were out one day, Susan entered the property without our knowledge or consent. She later told us she did so to "check the WiFi." This is a clear violation of guest privacy and Airbnb policy. Whether or not she believed it was necessary, entering a guest's private space without permission--especially while their belongings are left unattended--is completely unacceptable. Even worse, her response to our concern wasn't an apology. It wasn't an explanation. It was, "well the listing does say slow WiFi," followed by a winking face emoji. Not only did this fail to address the seriousness of what happened--it came off as smug and dismissive. We reported the incident to Airbnb's emergency support, and they offered to relocate us. That alone should tell you how serious this situation was. Susan, this could have been handled with professionalism, care, and respect for your guests. Instead, you ignored safety concerns, dismissed basic hygiene issues, and violated our privacy. Guests deserve better. To the homeowners, your home was lovely and I would be open to booking directly from you myself in the future. The issue is with management and not with the house or homeowner. Simply Rentals USA (Owner) 36 minutes ago I am floored by this! All of the information was given to me upon checkout and I addressed it. What can I do for you when you are letting me know when you are checking out? The Wi-Fi issue was addressed immediately and I told you I would come to check it out the next day, and did. I reported back that the wifi is mentioned in the listing as being an issue, apologized, and said I have a call in to the company. Its not being dismissive telling you that we disclose that the wifi is unreliable at this property in the listing. Hopefully you will let the next host know about any issues while you are staying so that they have an option to help you and fix it! I certainly could have supplied toilet paper when I told you I would be by to check the . (See google review comment for more)

From the owner: We are always nearby, should you ever need anything during your stay in beautiful Maine! We are a…read morefamily owned and operated business. We have been managing homes and rentals in the area for 10 years. We offer peace of mind to the guests, and the homeowners that their property is well cared for and clean. We pride ourselves on providing a great vacation experience with details on our area, lists of things to do, as well as extra efforts to make sure your space is clean and sanitized.