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Lake view, in center of MDI. Clean, open comfort.

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TV, table tennis
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms142 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

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, in center of MDI. Clean, open comfort.

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, beachy 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 spices, cooking oil, and storage wraps provided for you.

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

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Table tennis
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1530 sq ft (142 sq m)

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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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Village Green - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive - 21.1 km

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, in center of MDI. Clean, open comfort. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lake view, in center of MDI. Clean, open comfort. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake view, in center of MDI. Clean, open comfort. ?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lake view, in center of MDI. Clean, open comfort. located?

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

Lake view, in center of MDI. Clean, open comfort. Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy vacationing!!
Liked the privacy in the woods. We got to see an 8 point buck right in the front window!! Our first time in Maine. Our son is a traveling nurse and going to start work here.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay in MDI
The perfect house for a wonderful trip to MDI and Acadia.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base to explore Acadia
Clean, well-kept property, providing easy access to Acadia NP and other areas on Mount Desert Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Gary P., Pittsburgh, PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Michele P., Manchester, NH

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Esther Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect rental on MDI
We had a great stay at this cottage. It was a perfect spot on the quieter side of the island, which we wanted. Still a very easy drive into Bar Harbor. The house was fully stocked and clean. The owners left great notes and tips for enjoying the area. We have been coming up to Bar Harbor for the last 13 years and this was our favorite rental. We will definitely book it again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

RICK L., Tempe, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
12 Echo Pines Cottage, Oct. 2023
We shared Echo Pines Cottage the second week of October with our daughter. When we got to the house late at night, the power was out due to a storm that had gone through that evening. Fortunately, there were several conspicuous flashlights inside the front door and power was restored early the next morning. It was clean and well supplied with kitchen utensils and appliances, bedding, bathroom supplies, and several games. The two main bedrooms on the upper floor were above average in size with comfortable beds and large closets. The owners supplied detailed directions for getting in the house and leaving, as well as information about things visitors might need such as groceries stores, places to eat, park maps and suggestions of things to see/do. We all had a great visit to Acadia N. P. and the Cottage was the perfect base location to do our exploring.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S., Kentucky

Liked: Cleanliness
COULDN’T HAVE BEEN HAPPIER!
Echo Pines was perfect! There’s no hesitation in giving Ellen and Kurt 5 stars across the board. Communication was quick and helpful from possible govt shutdown, to a long list of favorite restaurants and activities. Echo Pines was the cleanest rental we have ever stayed in. It was equipped with anything you might have needed. While we didn’t cook at the house anything you might have needed was there, very well stocked! Nice washer and dryer, plenty of linens/towels, cozy quilts for cool nights, comfy beds, … the list goes on. The house was tucked away in the woods, making for a quiet, peaceful stay. Location was perfect and away from busy Bar Harbor. We were up and out early each day and made it to all major trail heads within 15-20 min. Some of the best restaurants we ate at were on this side of the island as well. Pleased with our choice to stay at Echo Pines is an understatement. We will definitely stay here again if we get the chance to visit MDI and Acadia again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Anne E., Kensington, CA 94707

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Noelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
The cottage is located about as close to the center of MDI as you can get, right on the edge of the park with easy access to everything on "The Quietside" of the island, including plenty of trails, Echo Lake, Long Pond, Southwest Harbor and Somesville and the Sound--all less than 10 minutes away. And the bigger/busier attractions are about 15-30 minutes out: carriage roads, Bar Harbor, Park Loop Road, Ellsworth. The house itself is great. the location is very private, on a nice wooded parcel. We enjoyed lounging on the back deck and morning coffee in the enclosed porch. The kitchen is well-appointed and made for people who love to cook. The only disappointment was that we were there too early for the blueberries in the yard to be ripe. I didn't have much interaction with Ellen, just a text to let her know of our arrival and departure, but she responded quickly both times. I would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Shari K., Buffalo

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home- great hosts!
We loved our private space so close to Acadia. The home is well appointed with everything you need, the games and puzzles were such a nice touch and a great way to relax after hiking. Ellen and Curt gave us the best tips before hand (the parking access for the park was key!!) and left us a lovely welcome note. Great recommendations for local fare and things to do. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023