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Wooded acreage, lake view. Center of MDI, close to trails. Managed by locals.

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1530 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mt Desert, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mount Desert

Located within a mile (2 km) of Maine Granite Industry Museum, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Acadia Repertory Theater. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 22 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Otter Cliff - 24 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain - 24 min drive - 12.7 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Wooded acreage, lake view. Center of MDI, close to trails. 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 "quiet side" trails, including stunning Acadia and Beech Mountains. The entrance to Acadia's pristine, swimmable Echo Lake is only 3 miles away. You'll enjoy a view of the northern section of Echo Lake from the cottage's front windows.

The house sits on 1.5 wooded acres, on a private road. The home is surrounded by tall pines and birch trees. 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 and amenities. You'll love the whimsical, "Maine" character of the place. And we take pride in having a spotless cottage!

There are two bedrooms, both with 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. The reading room can be closed off for privacy. There are two full bathrooms, both 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 are 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!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.

Property manager

Ellen and Curt Goldsberry

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,530 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Well behaved welcome, 2 max, $60 per dog per stay

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 24

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Mount Desert within a short 19-minute walk of Maine Granite Industry Museum. You'll also find Acadia National Park and Echo Lake Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Wooded acreage, lake view. Center of MDI, close to trails. Managed by locals.?

With a stay at this lakeside vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each accommodation plus kitchens and lake views in some.

Are there hot tubs at Wooded acreage, lake view. Center of MDI, close to trails. Managed by locals.?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor), which is 8.8 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Wooded acreage, lake view. Center of MDI, close to trails. Managed by locals.?

Yes, every accommodation at Wooded acreage, lake view. Center of MDI, close to trails. Managed by locals. comes with a deck with some featuring lake views.

Wooded acreage, lake view. Center of MDI, close to trails. Managed by locals. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Myron A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! All the amenities of home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

The property was super clean and the location was perfect for hiking Acadia! The property hosts were very responsive and friendly. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and worked great

The place was as described, clean, and worked great for our group, thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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