We had a wonderful stay at Tinaâs cottage! The home was exactly as describedâclean, comfortable, and well equipped with everything we needed. The setting is beautiful and private, with amazing water views. We loved sitting by the fire pit (with plenty of wood provided), using the kayaks and canoe, and watching wildlifeâbald eagles calling daily and even seals on the rocks at low tide.The location is peaceful yet convenient, just a short drive to Ellsworth for groceries and restaurants. The large propane grill was great for easy meals at the cottage.Tina was a fantastic hostâresponsive, caring, and incredibly helpful. When we had a car accident, she went out of her way to provide local contacts and even drove us to pick up a rental car. Her kindness and thoughtfulness made a difficult situation so much easier. You can truly tell this is a much-loved family cottage, not just a rental.We highly recommend staying here and would love to return!
Perfect location to relax and reconnect as a family
Everything is as described in the listing and then some. The setting is gorgeous! My family of 4 with 2 teenagers enjoyed kayaking, watching the eagles and seals, cooking some meals in the very accommodating kitchen (we had everything we needed in dishes and cookware), and hiking nearby Acadia and the Schoodic Peninsula. The host let us know about Schoodic Beach which is stunning, not crowded at all and a beautiful sandy/gravel spot to swim. Note that it's about 1/2 mile easy hike to beach from the parking lot. We also loved eating out in Ellsworth (Airline Brewery, Morton's Ice Cream, Srendib, Zeppa's Pizza--all delicious!) and Musquito Harbor Brewing in Winter Harbor near Schoodic--a much less crowded part of Acadia. The house was clean and welcoming, the setting stunning, and it was a terrific week for relaxing and spending time together. Thank you for such a lovely vacation spot!
We had a very relaxing week in nature at Tinaâs wonderful house. It is located on a quiet lane on the edge of Franklin. It is a wonderful spot in the middle of a quiet forest along the waters edge. The house was well appointed with all the things we needed to have a comfortable week with our family of six. Thanks again Tina!
This was the best VRBO experience we have had yet. Not only was the cabin in a beautiful, peaceful location, but it was remarkably clean. Tina, the host, had remarkably good communication which was thorough and sincere. The location of the stay makes a vacation, and this made our vacation wonderful. Thank you for a great stay!
This is truly a beautiful home and setting which made for a very peaceful and quiet getaway. The canoe/kayaks were another highlight of the property; we frequently saw seals playing and feeding while out kayaking. The kids loved that. The patio, grill and fireplace were nice to cook and relax by at night. The property worked well as a base for our Acadia National Park exploring. We did day-trips to Acadia each day; took about 40 minutes to get to ANP on Mt Desert Island and about 30 minutes to ANP on the Schoodic Peninsula. A few incidentals unfortunately arose during our stay but Tina was quick to respond and assist.
As soon as we pulled in we were in awe! The cottage was wonderful. Lots of space and decor was adorable! We enjoyed our week so much! The deck and firepit were also inviting and we used both every day! The view was spectacular and the sunsets were i credible! We had the perfect wrather for the perfect week! Tina was great to work with and i sure hope we can come and spend time! We were sad to leave!! againasoon!incredible and it
Excellent host, quick / instant to communicate via texts, property is nicer than pictures indicate, even the TV has been updated; a bit of a drive to Acadia, but totally manageable. It was great to come back and relax in total privacy by the outdoor fireplace, go kayaking, and relax in a nice living room with wall to wall windows. The only minor issue we encountered were fruit flies already there when we arrived, but it's not something the host could control. Overall, an amazing stay.
Great location by the bay, the whole family enjoyed it very much. Kayaking is a must, the lobster pot kit and the outdoor kitchen / fireplace is a nice setup for the perfect Maine lobster dinner. Clean and comfy, Tina was very helpful and answered our questions quickly.
The house is set on the waterfront with lovely sunset views across the water. Enjoyed the special setup outdoors for lobster boils and evening fireplace sessions.
This cottage is close to some of the most beautiful areas in Maine. We love going kayaking as a family on the bay. Our grandsons always want to go back. They even love shopping in Bar Harbor. They love it at the cottage. Tina is so accommodating and easy to work with. The cottage is always spotless and well stocked. This is my happy place.
Excellent cottage!! Clean, efficient, spectacular outdoor activities from the property. Host was amazing. All essentials needed for a great stay. Great cottage location for daily sight seeing adventures in surrounding areas.
Great fishing from the bay in front of house. Wildlife viewing from the house. Bear, deer, seals, turkey, porcupine, eagles and many more.
This amazing cabin afforded us the peace, quiet, privacy & nature, with the amenities of home, that we look for. Having use of the kayaks during our stay was an added bonus.
Cottage by the Bay is a special place. The peace and tranquility of the location is amazing. Tina was extremely responsive to any questions or concerns that were raised. Hope to visit again soon.
This beautiful home is exactly what we were looking for. Close to Acadia and Bar Harbor it allowed us to enjoy the area and then come home and relax. The view of the bay is impressive. The outdoor fireplace provided the perfect spot to relax. Tina is an amazing host. We canât wait to come back! Thank you Tina for sharing your treasure with us!
We have stayed here a number of times and we are never disappointed. The whole family can kayak or canoe, the kids are so excited when harbor seals pop their heads out of the water, eagles flew by or landed in the trees almost every day, it is close to Acadia National Park and BarHarbor. A wonderful experience and many memories made here.
The cabin is wonderful and the view is beautiful. Tina, you are a generous and gracious host. Such a perfect place to stay and make memories with our kids.
Picturesque house on water with views of harbor seals. Super clean. Great response from hostess. The hostess wants you to feel at home with plenty of extra amenities.
This was our first trip to Maine. The location of the property was great. Close to Acadia but private. We loved the cabin and land. We saw bald eagles in the trees on the property. The owner of the property is prompt to answering messages and kept in touch with us to make sure are stay was great. She had sâmores supplies in the fridge for us to enjoy. We plan on goi g back to Maine again and we will definitely stay here.
This property is wonderful. It has everything you need plus the surroundings just make it exponentially better! You can watch the seals from the deck swimming around. Enjoy the outdoor fireplace every night. My family and I have zero complaints. The pictures on VRBO do not do it justice. Itâs so peaceful and relaxing. I hope we are able to come back again!
We had such a wonderful time at this property! The view is absolutely stunning and the sunsets are breathtaking. The home is very clean, bright and charmingly decorated. We had EVERYTHING we needed to enjoy a full week to be able to cook our own meals and have coffee on the deck. Tina was quick to respond to any inquiries, made our check-in/check-out process very easy and was readily available for any questions, but left us to enjoy her home without being overly nosey. I would stay here again in a heartbeat, and hope to again for many years to come.
The wife and I stayed here for a week while we explored Acadia and surrounding areas. Cottage was clean, beautiful and location is quiet but close to groceryâs.
We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. Although there is no AC or internet, we had no problem using our phones to make reservations to different places in Acadia. We spent most of our days out but got to enjoy a couple beautiful sunsets off the deck and the fire place is beautiful burning in the evenings. We absolutly love it here and would love to come back in the future.