Quiet Lakefront Cottage near Acadia National Park

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Mt Dessert, ME

Acadia National Park7 min drive
Echo Lake Beach13 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center16 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

First Floor Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

First Floor Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Double Futon

Second Floor Bedroom #1

2 Single Beds

Second Floor Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Northwood, the Maine home of your dreams. Located on Long Pond with lakefront property and wooded coverage. Endless opportunities for your perfect vacation - fishing, swimming, kayaking, shopping in Bar Harbor, or hiking in Acadia National Park. Or, relax in our quiet haven - sitting on the wrap-around porch to read, enjoy cocktails, and catch a stunning sunset.

The house has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, sleeping 8-10 people. Please note that the bedrooms feature a funky and unique interconnected design. 2 bedrooms, each with queen size beds are nestled on the 1st floor. Guests access the second set of bedrooms, each with a set of twin beds, via stairs within each 1st floor bedroom. What makes the space interconnected is there is no door to separate the first floor and 2nd floor bedrooms, just a staircase. While some may say this lacks privacy, we think it’s a great way to get comfortable with your vacation crew. Guests who sleep upstairs would need to walk through a 1st floor bedroom to access the rest of the house.

There are two full bathrooms, both on the first floor - one with a shower tub and one with a shower stall.

The kitchen is equipped with an oven, microwave, toaster, blender, drip coffee maker, mixer and all the usual kitchen utensils. The stove top is an electric 4-burner retro Jenair. The refrigerator is a side by side with an icemaker and water in the door. Off the kitchen is a screened-in porch, perfect for breakfast / lunch or just to sit and enjoy the lake views.

We have 3 Kayaks available for you to take for a spin on the lake, life jackets provided as well. Kayaks can be launched right off of the dock.

For local attractions we love Beech Mountain, just up the road, for a easy to moderate hike with amazing lake views of Long Pond and ocean views off the southern end of the island. Northwood neighbors a local farm, Beech Hill Farm, where you can find organic vegetables, meats, and other local goods. Groceries, shopping, and restaurants can be found across the island - Northwood is 13 min to Southwest Harbor and 20 min to Bar Harbor or Acadia National Park.

We’re so excited to share our family’s summer home with you - this house has been a pivotal part of our summers for more than 40 years.

Sorry, no pets.

Property manager

Steve

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

View of Sargent and Cadillac Mountains from our old dock (since replaced)

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Any pets will result in loss of damage deposi

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Fireplace use is not allowed, any use results in loss of damage deposit

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mt Dessert, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 7 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 13 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 16 min drive
Otter Cliff - 25 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 34 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 29 min drive
Shell - 10 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 21 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 17 min drive
Colonel's Restaurant - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Lakefront Cottage near Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Lakefront Cottage near Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Lakefront Cottage near Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Lakefront Cottage near Acadia National Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Long Pond and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Acadia National Park. Maine Granite Industry Museum and Beech Cliff Loop are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

brad t.

26 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay here if google to Acadia

This place was close to everything you want to do near Acadia. Beds were very comfortable and the house was very private. We thoroughly enjoyed coming back home everyday after a long day of hiking ! Views were great also!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

25 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didn't want to leave

This property is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. It is in a prime location on the island to do day trips to Bar Harbor or Acadia. It's tucked away from the main road, which makes it a peaceful place to unplug and unwind. The house was well stocked with all of the amenities of home, including board games and DVDs for rainy days. During the day, the dock is the perfect place to swim, fish, or launch a kayak. In the evening, it's the spot to watch the sunset, listen to the call of the loons, or stargaze. Heaven!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Dan Z.

18 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Endless summer fun!

Steve was a very helpful host who answered questions promptly and saw to a fix within a matter of hours of a faulty water heater. The house has a beautiful location with a large dock on a clear mountain lake with sunset views. Acadia National Park and Mt. Desert Island offered more than we could do in an entire summer. We'd definitely stay again!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monique M.

17 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location

Great stay for family. Stairs to second floor and dock difficult for grandmas

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Ada H.

28 Aug 2018

beautiful lake in a great area of Maine

Hi Steve , We really enjoyed everything in SW Harbor , Long Pond , and Bar Harbor . The lake views at the house , sitting on the deck are perfect in the morning and late afternoon . The layout of the house is a little strange so definitely need to vacation with family or people you know super well since the upstairs guests have to come down into the downstairs bedrooms. The main thing that I would recommend is newer sheets/linens and towels . They were a bit worn and the fitted sheet for the upstairs had no elastic so kept coming undone . There were a few lights that did not work . Also would have been nice to use the BBQ.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Steve

This is our family’s summer home. My sister and I live in Southern Maine and our brother lives in Virginia.

Why they chose this property

This has always been a special place for my family, when we were growing up our parents would bring here for the summer to escape the heat of Philadelphia. There is no better place to escape in the summer, unwind, enjoy the quiet and the beauty of the lake and Acadia National Park.

What makes this property unique

Get away from it all. The house faces west, and has spectacular sunsets. The lake is beautiful and the other side of the lake is national park, so there is nothing to spoil the view. From the moment you drive down the big hill to the house you feel like you are truly escaping.