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Lake view, ctr of MDI, amidst tall pines. Clean, open comfort! Managed by locals

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms142 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake view, ctr of MDI, amidst tall pines. Clean, open comfort! Managed by locals

Ideally situated in the center of Mount Desert Island, Echo Pines Cottage is the perfect "home away from home" for vacation activities. It's only minutes from popular "quietside" trails, including stunning Acadia and Beech Mountains. Entrance to Acadia's Echo Lake is only 3 miles away. You'll enjoy a view of the northern part of Echo Lake from the cottage's front windows!

The house sits on 1.5 wooded acres, on a private road. It's surrounded by tall pines. Watch for deer that regularly pass through the yard, and listen for the call of the loons from the lake.

Enjoy eating around the wood- topped kitchen island, or sit by the bay windows looking toward the water.

The cottage is private, but close to all the activities the island has to offer. "Downtown" Bar Harbor is about 15 minutes away, and quaint Southwest Harbor is less than 10.

The house has been outfitted for your comfort, including premium mattresses and many kitchen conveniences. You'll love the whimsical, "Maine" character of the place. And we take pride in keeping the cottage spotless!

There are two bedrooms, both with premium queen-size beds, plus a queen-size pull-out couch with memory foam mattress in the living area and a full size futon couch / bed in the back reading room. There are two full bathrooms, with showers and tubs, one upstairs and one down.

The kitchen is fully appointed, ready for family meals and gatherings! You'll find many basic kitchen staples, like standard spices, cooking oil, and storage wraps provided for you. We also stock condiments in the fridge.

In the basement there's a washer and dryer for your use. Laundry detergent is provided. There's also a ping pong table, ready for those family tournaments.

We, the owners, are local, living on the west side of Bar Harbor, so we're intimately familiar with the area and ready if you have any issues or questions.

We make every effort to go above and beyond for visitors to MDI. We love the island and truly enjoy sharing it with those who come to experience this fabulous national park. Our goal is that you leave loving Acadia National Park and MDI as much as we do.

Welcome!

Property manager

Ellen and Curt Goldsberry

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking anywhere on property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,530 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Well behaved welcome, 2 max, $60 per dog per stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Charming Gambrel Cottage Near Acadia's Echo Lake Trails!

About the area

Map
Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 6 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 17 min drive
  • Otter Cliff - 19 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake view, ctr of MDI, amidst tall pines. Clean, open comfort! Managed by locals pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lake view, ctr of MDI, amidst tall pines. Clean, open comfort! Managed by locals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake view, ctr of MDI, amidst tall pines. Clean, open comfort! Managed by locals?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lake view, ctr of MDI, amidst tall pines. Clean, open comfort! Managed by locals located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Maine Granite Industry Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia Repertory Theater and Long Pond. Beech Cliff Loop is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Lake view, ctr of MDI, amidst tall pines. Clean, open comfort! Managed by locals Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Visit to Acadia
Property was great, beds comfortable and kitchen was well stocked. Enjoyed our time at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Another wonderful year at Echo Pines Cottage
This is our go-to spot to stay when we visit MDI. The house is clean, convenient and the hosts are very kind and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend and we look forward to staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

Gary from Pittsburgh, PA
We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. Location was great - quiet, secluded spot in the woods, but close to Acadia NP and amazing restaurants in Southwest Harbor - less than five miles away. Kitchen is well stocked - one the best we've had during our many trips, beds are quite comfortable and there is lots of space to relax indoors or outside. Highly recommend the cabin for your Acadia vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Perfect Family Vacation
The property is very well-maintained and the owners have thought out so many details, making it very easy. The kitchen is beautiful and has a great island for family gathering. It's very dog friendly and there are easy walks around the house as well. Bedrooms are very comfortable. The host is very responsive and easy to communicate with. We would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Centrally located
Cozy and clean cottage. Well maintained. Nice location in the woods on the less busy side of MDI. Located centrally to all the places you want to go. Hiking trails, Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mountain, you name it and it's typically 15 - 20 minutes or less to get there. Supplied Welcome packet was very detailed and provided all the information you can possibly think to ask. We look forward to staying again sometime in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

Excellent Stay!
We stayed Here for two weeks with two kids and a dog the house was fully stocked and neat when we arrived. Your owner was in touch consistently and halfway through asked us what we needed and dropped it off the next day. It was a great location to get all over the island easily. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther Y.

Wonderful Stay at 12 Echo Pines
The house was wonderful! Everything was clean and tidy, with all the amenities needed for our stay. Lots of space and convenient to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. It was nice to have a washer and dryer, and a ping pong table. Big kitchen, with spices and enough dishes, utensils, and supplies to make anything. We even grilled steaks one night! You can't go wrong with staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Great Place to Stay on MDI!
We were looking for a place that was a little more quiet and peaceful, and this cottage was perfect! It was very clean and spacious and worked great for our family of four. We spent our days exploring Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor (about 15 minutes away). After a busy day we enjoyed being back at the cottage on the quieter side of the island. Would definitely book again in the future!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

Bar Harbor
We loved the house. It was clean and comfortable, and we had everything we needed. My only wish is that it could have been longer! When we were delayed in arriving due to a flat tire, the hosts went to the property and turned on the lights for us so we wouldn’t have trouble getting in when it was dark. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Nice Home for a Family Stay on MDI
Very comfortable and welcoming home for our family stay. The host was very accomodating. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Great Vacation Home & Hosts
We had the most wonderful time at Echo Pines Cottage. The house was an absolute dream- wonderful sleeping arrangements for the whole family, a gorgeous kitchen and outdoor grill for our meals, and a lovely back deck for watching wildlife. The kitchen was well-stocked with whatever you could need and the hosts included really comfortable linens and towels. Truly anything you can think of needing for a holiday, the hosts made sure you had stocked in the house. We felt very taken care of and greatly appreciated the hosts’ suggestions for local activities. It was a beautiful home and we all loved our stay very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelle B.

Fantastic Home in a Great Location
Wonderful and well appointed home, with everything you need for a great week on MDI and Acadia!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great stay!
Excellent property, very clean and well stocked down to the details. Centrally located with easy access to Acadia, Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor, etc. Gracious hosts who do everything they can to make your stay as comfortable as possible. It was everything we wanted out of a vacation rental. Would highly recommend and we hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Echo Pines Cottage, great place to stay in Maine
Our family loved this property. It was clean, well-stocked, and is in a great location to see all of the sites in Acadia. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Great Stay
What a wonderful home away from home! Everything was great-host, location and cleanliness of the house! We could not have asked for a better place to stay while visiting Acadia National Park!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

Maine vacation
everything was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Welcoming and cozy retreat—simply perfect place to recharge while enjoying the outdoors
Everything you want in a vacation rental—indoor/outdoor hang out space, clean and comfortable sleeping, kitchen and bath essentials, and good location. Such a beautiful setting too!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

Great location to explore Mt. Desert Island and Acadia
We had another great stay at this property. The place is clean, well-maintained, and well-furnished for a vacation week at the park. The central location is ideal, providing easy access to Bar Harbor and the park, and also to great hiking and fresh-water swimming, and Southwest Harbor and Bass Harbor on the west side of the island. This is a perfect home-base for enjoying and exploring Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Great location on the quiet side!
We had a family of four that really enjoyed our stay at this home. The cottage felt so welcoming and cozy….one of the better rentals we have stayed at through VRBO. The hosts were very informative and kind. The cottage was perfectly clean and a peaceful location….we would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

john q.

Great Place. Quiet and clean.
Perfect location on the ‘quiet’ side of the island. Deer in the front yard and loons calling at night! We loved it and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Great week at Echo Pines
We spent a wonderful week at Echo Pines Cottage. Ellen and Curt were terrific hosts. The house is very spacious and comfortable with lots of little extras to make you feel right at home. I would definitely stay here again when I'm back in Maine!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

Great place to stay for a visit to MDI and Acadia.
The cottage was ideal for our vacation planned around Acadia National Park. It's ideally located on the quiet side of MDI, just a short drive to Bar Harbor and the park, itself, as well as restaurants and stores in Southwest Harbor. We had good communication with the owners during the reservation and check-in process, and the property itself was clean, well-furnished, and well-suited for our 1-week national park vacation. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne E., Kensington, CA 94707

Great location on MDI!
Close to all Acadia Park entrances, carriage roads, Eagle Lake, Jordan Pond, Cadillac Mountain, Bar Harbor and more. Jordan pond popovers should not be missed. Delicious! Well stocked kitchen, great appliances, comfy beds and high end linens. Perfect for two couples celebrating a big birthday!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

bruce z.

long weekend get away
wonderful 3 days and 4 nights in the center of Acadia. Hikes to top of Acadia Mt., boat trips to Cranberry Isle, and lots of lobster. Amazing house and hosts, everything was immaculate and "thought out" 100%. Hosts very responsive from the time of booking through the end of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

A lovely cabin with fantastic hosts
Echo Pines cottage was in the perfect location for our multi-generational family vacation in Acadia. It was clean, well-maintained and had everything we needed for our stay. Hosts Ellen and Curt went above and beyond to help us out when one of our car batteries failed - which would have otherwise left us stranded at the cottage. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023