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5 personnes•2 chambres•3 lits
Équipements populaires
Parking sur place
Cuisine
Lave-linge
Barbecue
Terrasse en bois ou patio
Wi-Fi gratuit
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West Tremont, ME
Parc national d'Acadia
Place, Parc national d'Acadia
4 min en voiture
Seal Cove Pond
Place, Seal Cove Pond
7 min en voiture
Phare de Bass Harbor
Place, Phare de Bass Harbor
9 min en voiture
Bar Harbor, Maine (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
Airport, Bar Harbor, Maine (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
30 min en voiture
Chambres et lits
2 chambres (5 personnes)
Chambre 1
1 grand lit et 1 lit 1 place
Chambre 3
1 grand lit
2 salles de bain
Salle de bain 1
Toilettes · Douche uniquement
Salle de bain 2
Baignoire ou douche · Toilettes
Espaces
Terrasse en bois ou patio
Cuisine
Salle à manger
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Paul's Cottage - Waterfront Cottage, côté calme de MDI / Acadia à West Tremont
Paul's Cottage est la maison toute l'année où mon beau-père a passé ses années de retraite. Construit pour ressembler à une grange de la Nouvelle-Angleterre, le spacieux salon lambrissé de pin comprend un plafond cathédrale et une cheminée en granit qui est probablement la plus grande que vous ayez jamais vue!
Il y a une chambre avec lit queen et salle de bain complète au premier étage. Au-dessus de la cuisine et de la chambre se trouve une mezzanine avec une salle de bain complète et deux chambres, une avec un lit queen-size, l'autre avec un petit jumeau et un coin salon avec puits de lumière. Vous adorerez absolument la nouvelle lucarne dans la chambre à l'étage, surtout lorsque vous pourrez admirer la baie de Blue Hill et profiter des étoiles et de la lune traversant le ciel clair et sombre. (En raison de la taille relativement petite des chambres en mezzanine, nous limitons le nombre total d'invités à cinq, sans exception, s'il vous plaît.)
Notre cuisine récemment rénovée est bien équipée pour cuisiner et servir, avec des équipements tels qu'une cuisinière et un four à gaz, un micro-ondes, une cafetière, un lave-vaisselle et une table de petit-déjeuner.
Le repas est toujours plus agréable avec vue sur l'eau. Vous pouvez vous asseoir devant la fenêtre de la salle à manger ou simplement sortir pour utiliser la table de pique-nique sur le pont. Dans le coin du salon à côté d'une fenêtre avec vue sur le front de mer, la propriétaire a insisté pour avoir une table de jeu car elle aime jouer au scrabble, au bridge ou au canasta. Oui, c'est un excellent endroit pour utiliser votre ordinateur et nous proposons une connexion Internet sans fil pour ceux qui insistent pour entrer en contact avec le monde extérieur. Cependant, nous vous suggérons de vous asseoir et de vous détendre dans les grandes chaises en osier du salon ............ détendez-vous et profitez de la paix et de la tranquillité. Peut-être que la meilleure chose à faire après tout est de franchir les grandes portes coulissantes en verre sur une terrasse de 400 pieds carrés et de profiter de la vue panoramique sur la baie de Blue Hill.
Nous sommes situés entre Mitchell et Duck Cove sur le côté ouest de Mount Desert Island dans le village côtier de West Tremont, vous constaterez donc que les couchers de soleil spectaculaires vous couperont le souffle.
Comme l'un de mes locataires l'a dit à la minute où il est sorti de la voiture, "je pense que vous avez un peu de paradis ici". Je crois qu'il a raison. Je dois dire que je laisse un peu de mon cœur derrière chaque fois que je quitte Mount Desert Island.
Alors venez vivre la paix et la tranquillité de votre maison loin de chez vous et laissez vos soucis derrière vous.
INFORMATIONS GÉNÉRALES:
l) Nous louons normalement notre chalet à la semaine, du samedi au samedi. Cependant, du 2 novembre au 2 mai, vous pouvez louer le chalet pour un minimum de quatre jours. 2) Nous aimons énormément les animaux de compagnie, mais nous avons constaté que les animaux de compagnie sont souvent mécontents dans un environnement inconnu. Nous avons également des locataires allergiques. Nous avons malheureusement conclu que nous ne pouvons pas accueillir d'animaux domestiques. 3) Notre chalet d'entretien ménager est maintenant sans fumée. Il est interdit de fumer à l'intérieur à tout moment. 4) Nous limitons le nombre de personnes à cinq, y compris les petits enfants, sans exception, s'il vous plaît.
Mots-clés: Waterfront Cottage sur le «côté calme de MDI»
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Paul's Cottage can comfortable sleep five people. We do count children including infants in the total number.
Please clear out refrigerator and wash, dry and put away the dishes, pots and pans.
Double check to make sure you don't leave any personal electronic equipment behind. Put house key on hook before you leave.
Informations importantes
À savoir absolument
Hébergement n° 62412vb
Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte privé (une partie n’agissant pas dans le cadre de son commerce, son entreprise ou sa profession). La législation européenne relative aux droits des consommateurs ne s’appliquera pas à votre réservation, y compris le droit de rétractation. Toutefois, la politique d’annulation définie par l’hôte privé couvrira votre réservation. Les articles 1100 à 1386-1 du Code civil français s’appliqueront. https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/id/LEGISCTA000032040794/
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend le dispositif de sécurité suivant : un extincteur
Cet hébergement comporte des espaces extérieurs comme des balcons, des patios ou des terrasses potentiellement non adaptés aux enfants. Si vous avez des questions, nous vous recommandons de contacter l'hébergement avant votre arrivée afin de savoir s'il peut vous accueillir dans une chambre adéquate.
À propos du quartier
Bernard
Ce cottage vous donne rendez-vous à Bernard, plus précisément près d'un parc aquatique, au bord de l'eau. Envie de vous poser et d'admirer la beauté naturelle des lieux ? Les incontournables Parc national d'Acadia et Cadillac Mountain vous attendent ! Les agréables Naturalist's Notebook et Wild Gardens of Acadia méritent aussi une visite. Découvrez le kayak et les promenades en bateau à moteur sur les points d'eau des environs ou faites le plein d'aventures en plein air en vous adonnant à différentes activités telles que les promenades à cheval et l'escalade.
Parc national d'Acadia - 4 min en voiture - 3.7 km
Seal Cove Pond - 7 min en voiture - 7.5 km
Sentier Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 8 min en voiture - 9.0 km
Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 9 min en voiture - 9.4 km
Phare de Bass Harbor - 9 min en voiture - 8.3 km
Comment se déplacer
Aéroport de Hancock County - Bar Harbor (BHB) - 29 min en voiture
Restaurants
Archie’s Lobster - 4 min en voiture
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 5 min en voiture
Beal's Lobster Pier - 10 min en voiture
Milagro's - 9 min en voiture
Clark Point Cafe - 8 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?
Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.
Combien coûte un séjour dans l’hébergement Paul's Cottage - Waterfront Cottage, côté calme de MDI / Acadia à West Tremont ?
À partir du 11 août 2026, les prix constatés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes dans l’hébergement Paul's Cottage - Waterfront Cottage, côté calme de MDI / Acadia à West Tremont le 13 nov. 2026 commencent à 3 198 €, taxes et frais compris. Ce prix est fondé sur le prix par nuit le plus bas constaté dans les dernières 24 heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont susceptibles de changer. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix plus exacts.
À combien s’élèvent les frais de parking ?
Un parking est disponible sur place.
Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Paul's Cottage - Waterfront Cottage, côté calme de MDI / Acadia à West Tremont ?
Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 17 h 00.
Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Paul's Cottage - Waterfront Cottage, côté calme de MDI / Acadia à West Tremont ?
Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.
Où se situe l'hébergement ?
Au bord de l'eau, ce cottage se situe à 3 km de Parc national d'Acadia et à moins de 10 km de Seal Cove Pond et Phare de Bass Harbor. Sentier Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead et Wonderland Trail Trailhead sont également à 10 km de distance.
Avis
9,8
Exceptionnel
Les avis sont présentés par ordre chronologique, ils sont également soumis à une procédure de contrôle et vérifiés sauf indication contraire.
Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 52 avis sur 56.
10 – Excellent
52
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 3 avis sur 56.
8 – Bien
3
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 0 avis sur 56.
6 – Satisfaisant
0
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 1 avis sur 56.
4 – Médiocre
1
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 0 avis sur 56.
2 – Horrible
0
9,8/10
Propreté
10/10
Arrivée
10/10
Communication
10/10
Emplacement
10/10
Exactitude de l’annonce
Avis
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Meredith M.
7 juil. 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Just as described. Lovely, quiet spot.
Meredith M.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Rachel P.
30 oct. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Kathleen was incredibly sweet and welcoming. Her cottage had everything stocked that you could possibly need. The view and sunset was breathtaking. I HIGHLY recommend Paul's Cottage!
Rachel P.
Séjour de 8 nuits en octobre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Cameron B.
17 janv. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Terrific Getaway
Wonderful property and very welcoming hosts.
Cameron B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Russell H.
3 juin 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful MDI Cabin
We loved staying at this cabin! Spectacular views, comfortable cabin, convenient location to trails and hikes - but away from the busier parts of MDI. Hosts were great! Highly recommend.
Russell H.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Matthew D.
3 déc. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
awesome place
Kathy and Jim are great hosts! Easy to work with and very responsive. The cottage is in a great spot on the quiet side of MDI. Great bay views and amazing fireplace
Matthew D.
Séjour de 7 nuits en novembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Chris M.
19 juil. 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Amazing family vacation
Paul's Cottage is perfectly situated on the quite side with wonderful views and proximity to Acadia, hiking, shops, and restaurants. Wonderful spot for a quiet retreat or family vacation. Owners are very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Great experience!
Chris M.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2021
Réponse de VrboOwner le 26 juil. 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Jay and I are always happy to hear that our guests had a wonderful vacation here.
You are certainly welcome to come and stay with us again.
Kathleen
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Alice B.
23 août 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
We just came home from another perfect week at Paul's Cottage, and we have already signed up for another week next summer. If you are looking for a peaceful and beautiful experience on MDI, this is the place to be - a little slice of serenity right by the ocean, so far from the noise and crowds of Bar Harbor yet only 10 minutes from Southwest Harbor with its wonderful shops and restaurants and art. The cottage is supplied with everything you need and is clean as a whistle. Owners Kathleen and Jay leave you in peace but are there if you need them. We are grateful to have discovered Paul's Cottage and can't wait to return again next year.
Alice B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Voyageur vérifié
12 juil. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Tranquility and grandeur in Acadia
Everything about this property was fantastic. Completely as advertised, clear communication, everything was clean and functional and the pictures do not do the vantage point justice. The views across Duck cove are majestic. The south end of the island is much quieter so if you're looking for a tourist trap, this is not it. There are, however, plenty of places to stock up on provisions within a 10 minute drive. Highly recommend.
Voyageur vérifié
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Susan A.
1 août 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
vaca 23
Paul’s cottage was very quaint, quite, and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay, The views from the deck were fantastic!
Susan A.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Kurt S.
11 oct. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Paul’s Cabin
We loved the vibe and the location of the cabin! Of course the view is great and we really enjoyed the fireplace.
Kathy lives next door and was helpful and friendly. Would gladly recommend and return!
Kurt S.
Séjour de 5 nuits en octobre 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Andrew R.
6 août 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Paul’s Cottage - Relaxing Stay on the Quiet Side
The west side of Mount Desert Island, Maine, is the best side, aptly called the "Quiet Side". We chose wisely staying at Paul’s Cottage, which is full of charm and relaxation. Highly recommend if you want to chill, read a book, light a fire in the fireplace, or have as a perfect jumping-off point to easily get to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and great restaurants with the freshest lobster and blueberry pie! Our host Kathleen was very accommodating, especially having the lights on for us, due to our arrival flight there was canceled and we had to take a much later flight that day. Incredible island hopping and fishing cruises at the nearby Bass Harbor Island Cruises. And the best part of Paul's Cottage is the view off the back deck overlooking Blue Hill Bay. The sunsets were spectacular. Definitely click on Paul's Cottage for your relaxing stay!
Andrew R.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Amy E.
9 juil. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect!
Everything was better than expected. My only problem was leaving. We absolutely loved it!!!
Amy E.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Esther H.
29 août 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful retreat
Best VRBO experience, hands down! The cottage is charming, clean and comfortable, and the views are amazing. I could spend the whole week just sitting out on that deck. Soft sheets and soft fluffy towels are provided, good supplies in the kitchen. The hosts are terrific! Lovely people with prompt and helpful responses. Thank you, Kathy and Jay! We can't wait to come back!
Esther H.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Jeff W.
12 juil. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Fantastic Ocean Front Property
We came from GA and TX to escape the July 4th heat! Great location and well-appointed home. We do a lot of cooking and the kitchen was well stocked, except for spices. Communication with the property owner was very good. 5 stars!
Jeff W.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
James H.
21 juil. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Pristine Property
Paul's Cottage was perfect! Immaculately maintained and very private. We could sit on the deck all day and enjoy the ever-changing views. Located on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert Island, it was about a half-hour drive to Bar Harbor, but much closer to many other places of interest. Kathleen greeted us warmly, and everything was in place. We cannot wait to return!
James H.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Stan D.
6 avr. 2018
A very special time away in paradise!
My wife and I have stayed at Paul's cottage twice now and we will definitely be returning. We go in the winter, when things are really quiet and gorgeous. The house is amazing. The bedroom is very comfortable and it is so nice looking down at the beautiful large burning fire from the loft area. The family room is just perfect and the kitchen has everything you could want to cook and feel like home. (We cook lobsta every night), You will not be disappointed.
Stan D.
Réponse de VrboOwner le 30 mars 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Paul's Cottage is available year round and we do have many guests who love to come off-season just like you. It is good to getaway where you can just relax
and be in a peaceful beautiful location.
The granite fireplace in the living room certainly adds warm and coziness to staying here for a week. One of my favorite places is sitting in the living room at Paul's Cottage with a cup of hot chocolate and working on some puzzles.
You are always welcome to come and enjoy the peace and quiet with us.
Take care,
Kathy Shields
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Alice B.
18 août 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Another week in paradise
We can't say enough good things about Paul's Cottage. This was our third visit there, and we have already booked another week for next summer. The cottage is clean as a whistle and fully stocked, the view is incredible, and the property managers are gems--always available but completely respecting of privacy. The cottage is secluded and feels a world away from the bustle of Bar Harbor, but it is easy to get there and all the offerings of MDI. If there were a rating above 5 stars, we would surely give it. Thanks, Kathleen and Jay -- see you next year!
Alice B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Michael H.
11 août 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful and charming - for four people
We really enjoyed our stay, the views, deck, kitchen, fireplace, and interior are amazing. Great for four people. Unfortunately, the third bedroom/bed is really unusable except for a child with parents in the adjacent room who want no privacy (the upstairs bedrooms have no door separating them and the small bedroom is really more like a closet). As a result, my adult son had to sleep on the couch in the living room. Not ideal. In addition, we recommend locking the doors when you leave.
Michael H.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Barb B.
13 juin 2018
Another Wonderful Stay
This was our 2nd stay at Paul's Cottage. We had (3) adults and (2) children and had plenty of living space. The owners are easy to communicate with and once you arrive they take care in making sure you have what you need. We like to cook in most meals and have found the kitchen to be well equipped. The best part is dining on the deck as well as enjoying your morning coffee or evening glass of wine while taking in the sunset. The upstairs bedroom faces the water so you can go to sleep hearing the lapping of the water and wake up to a beautiful view over the water. This part of MDI is referred to as the "quiet side" and at Paul's you will hear the gulls, lobster boats, water crashing against the rocks and little else!
Barb B.
Réponse de VrboOwner le 30 mars 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We set up Paul's Cottage to be enjoyed as your home away from home cottage. We are so pleased that you and your family settled in for a week and had a wonderful vacation with us.
Sitting on the deck certainly is the perfect place to have a meal with your family or simply to read a book or watch the beautiful sunset. You and your family are always welcome to come and stay with us.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan R.
23 juil. 2020
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Amazing Fireplace & Water View
This is a great house with a wonderful view. The wood paneling, enormous fireplace, and little details give the place a great vibe.
In July we were able to have a fire every night. The daily high never exceeded 70 degrees.
The box spring in the master bedroom was broken at the time of our visit so keep in mind the bed squeaks with the slightest movement. Additionally, the sheets and towels throughout the house are old and worn.
The TV is newer and bigger than what's pictured in the photos I saw with several cable channels. There's good wi-fi if you need to stay connected.
Due to cleaning concerns around COVID be mindful that check-out is 9 am and sheets and towels need to be put in the wash before departure. There is flexibility around this if you don't have time to get it all going.
Jonathan R.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2020
Réponse de VrboOwner le 24 juil. 2020
Thank you for your input. We want all of our guests to be comfortable.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne D.
30 sept. 2018
Amazing Stay at Paul's Cottage!
The two of us spent a week at Paul's cottage earlier this month and to say it was amazing would be an understatement! We so enjoyed it and didn't want to leave this wonderful place!
Most of the time, when we're up here we stay in Bar Harbor, but this year we decided to stay on the quite side and we're so happy we did!
The cottage was perfect and had everything we could possibly need! It's rustic, roomy and comfy. The water views were just INCREDIBLE!! We slept in the upstairs bedroom that looks over the water and were lulled to sleep by the peaceful sounds and wonderful smell of the sea every night.
The whole week was so nice, quiet and relaxing!
Usually when we're in the Bar Harbor area we blow and go a lot, but this time we found ourselves wanting to just stay home, sit on the deck and enjoy the cottage and the view! We saw loons, eagles and (of course!) lobster boats.
Kathy and Jay were great; we enjoyed chatting with Kathy. We didn't need anything, but they let us know if we did that they were right there! They are right next door, but you would never know it as there is plenty of privacy.
And cell phone service and internet were excellent too!
We hope to come back to this little slice of Heaven again someday!
Suzanne D.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2018
Réponse de VrboOwner le 30 mars 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Jay and I are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here on the "quiet side". You are always welcome to come and stay with us.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
David R.
8 août 2018
Private, cozy, charming, and close to everything.
We had a wonderful week at Paul's Cottage! As stated, the house is rustic yet extremely clean and comfortable. It has spectacular views of the water, and if you're sure-footed, you can walk down from the house to sit on the rocks. It is close to Southwest Harbor, where you can find lots of restaurants and stores. The drive to Bar Harbor is 30 minutes.
The cottage felt very roomy for the four of us. Note that the upstairs has one full bedroom (gorgeous, with big windows that look over the water), a small full bathroom, and then a small area that contains a single bed. I would not call this small area a bedroom, but it is room enough for one person to sleep and be someone private.
The kitchen is well-equipped, the laundry room fully functional, and the large downstairs room is lovely. It was quite warm when we visited in July/Aug, so we never got to use the amazing fireplace, although there was ample firewood if we wanted to do so.
The outside deck is spacious, with four chairs that allow you to take in the amazing view. The only criticism is that there is no grill on the deck. There is a small charcoal grill near the side door of the cottage, but it is very small, old and dirty. In my opinion, the owners should purchase a gas grill and place it on the deck.
The owners were communicative, and even though they live next door, they allowed our family perfect privacy.
Since it was very warm and humid when we visited in July/Aug, the cottage was quite warm inside on certain days. There are lots and lots of screened windows and a screened sliding door, so on those days when a breeze blew in from the water, the house cooled down considerably. But when there was no breeze, it was a bit uncomfortable. There is no air conditioning at the house, and there is one small ceiling fan in the main room that really doesn't move the air sufficiently. Since the fan is installed in such a high vaulted ceiling, and the room is so large, the owners should consider installing a much larger fan to accommodate the room size.
David R.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2018
Réponse de VrboOwner le 30 mars 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are experiencing extraordinarily warm weather the last couple of weeks so I will look in to getting some more fans for the cottage. You are always welcome to come and stay with us.
Avis archivé
4/10 Médiocre
David B.
26 nov. 2014
Carpenter Ants
This is a perfectly pleasant cottage in a private location, a stone’s throw from the owner’s home so if there are issues, there’s somebody on site to try to help. Decent kitchen and living space, relatively comfortable sleeping accommodations. The fireplace is huge, a nice feature that we utilized to make s’mores during the summer week we spent there. All of that said, unfortunately the thing I’ll remember most about the house were the ants.
We saw big carpenter ants every day, in every room, on the floors, on the couch, on tables, on chairs, and a few times, in our beds. The owners, Kathy and Jay, said that this normally doesn’t happen this time of year, but when we checked in on Saturday, there were already a few dozen dead ants in the sliding area for the glass door leading to the back deck, which means the problem could’ve and should’ve been diagnosed prior to our arrival. Kathy dropped some pellets on the exterior that did nothing to reduce the population, and so on the Monday after our Saturday check-in we insisted they call an exterminator. I don’t know if the treatment benefited the people who stayed after us, but we saw no reduction in the ant population while we were there.
Kathy was sensitive to the issue after overcoming her reluctance to call an exterminator, but any follow-up was initiated by us. We never received an unsolicited check-in to see if the problem was improving, and the issue merited no mention or apology when we saw her on the morning we left after our week-long stay (Jay was away). In an email exchange after we checked out, Jay indicated that they don’t look to control the problem with an exterminator because “We, and our other guests, have viewed the ants as an annoyance, but something that did not warrant the human exposure to the exterminator's materials.” I can only speak for myself, but I would think that most people would opt for a responsible exterminator doing his job over ants crawling into bed with the kids.
Why 2 stars instead of 1? Under ant-free conditions it’s a nice cottage with a lovely view of the water. That said, for visitors deciding whether or not to stay here, I’d be concerned this issue could recur unpredictably. The owners indicated this was normally an early spring problem, but the fact that it occurred in mid-August means that the ants have decided not to abide by a predictable schedule.
David B.
Réponse de VrboOwner le 30 mars 2020
Jay and I, with over 40 years history with this property, have had countless satisfied guests.
The exterminator's visit had the desired effect and the next tenant saw only a handful of ants during their stay and those were dead. Unfortunately, that did not resolve the problem when the reviewing guest was in the cottage. We regret their discomfort.
On the recommendation of the exterminator, we have made landscaping improvements around the cottage foundation to limit wood cellulose materials the ants find inviting. We will also continue a regular application of insecticide round the exterior perimeter of the foundation to discourage migration of the ants from the surrounding spruce forest. We will only be using insecticide material on the interior as a last resort. We believe that caution is in keeping with the sensitivities of our guests.
As resident owners, we are committed to treating every guest as we would want to be be treated. Our history of satisfied guests seems to suggest we must be generally doing it right. That said, we have learned from this experience and will do everything we can to avoid the ant problem for future guests.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Janet W.
9 août 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
What a lovely spot, and a wonderful house! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, especially the deck. Perfect for reading and looking up to admire the sunset, or the terns diving to catch fish, or the osprey flying by, or the lobster boat tending their traps. The deck was also great for enjoying the night sky -- very fun to see the milky way. We also enjoyed great lobster meals at Archie's and at Hodgdon's close by, and Southwest Harbor is just a 10-minute drive for shops and restaurants. Host is very helpful, everything as promised. We would love to come back!
Janet W.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Tamara R.
30 juin 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Had a wonderful family vacation (Mom, Dad and our 2 daughters that just graduated college) at Paul's cottage. We did "all the things" - Acadia, Bar Harbor, and surrounding areas. The place is just as described; however, I don't think the pictures on the listing do the views justice - it's really beautiful! The cottage is not far from Southwest Harbor. We visited a few of the local restaurants and they didn't disappoint. We loved "The Upper Deck". Bar Harbor and Acadia are 20-30 mins away, but not a bad drive. There were also wonderful restaurants and views in Bar Harbor. Kathleen's communication was great!
Tamara R.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2026
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