We had THE most wonderful time! We saw seals and fish and bald eagles and two mink all while just relaxing on the dock and beach and around the firepit! Everything was just top notch! My husband and I (the grandparents), our daughter, her husband, and our three curious and nature loving granddaughters (7,8,9) did some hikes and many of the touristy things but we all agreed that the house and grounds and beach had so much to explore that we were very happy just being there! Linens and supplies were abundant! We just didn’t want for anything! We’ve already told all our friends about this wonderful place! Thank you thank you for sharing your treasure!

Such a beautiful home and in a stunning location. The weather wasn’t the greatest but we still had tons of fun. This house is in the perfect location and gives you an amazing view. Nicole was super helpful.

Everything was perfect for our family vacation. Will definately go back.

We truly enjoyed our stay at this property. The grounds were beautiful and it had an incredible view of the bay. The main house was very clean and comfortable. Additionally, the host took the time to prepare a detailed booklet to provide us with information about things to do in and around Bar Harbor. This information definitely gave us a better overall experience. Many thanks to the host for the extra efforts to provide a comfortable and enjoyable vacation!!!

The location was great to explore all of MDI or just relax and enjoy the views. The views of the water were fantastic. Everything was as described. Only suggestion was info about the dehumidifier in the guest house—didn’t realize there was one until day before leaving. Everything was comfortable and was a good size for extended family. Nicole had stocked all necessities which made everything easier. We all enjoyed our stay very much and would return. Thank you Nicole. It was everything we hoped for and more!

We had the best week at this home! It’s close to everything, but feels very secluded and private. We would definitely stay here again. Do not hesitate to book!

Property location was wonderful. The entire family loved the visit We stayed in the guest house and our kids stayed in the larger house with our infant grandson. It was a perfect set up for us. We rented kayaks and enjoyed them on the days the weather cooperated. Sunsets were beautiful from the property and we enjoyed the fire pit several times this week. Overall we highly recommend staying at this property.

Our family raved about this property the entire week. The listing photos don't do the sunset views, beach, or house justice. What an amazing location with awesome beach access much of the time (except during high tide) and awesome views all the time. We saw seals and harbor porpoise from the dock, and loved watching the different sunsets each night. The house was also great inside. Nicely organized, with everything we needed to cook and serve meals for 8 people. Spacious shared living space, with the bonus of the extra suite in the out building that was perfect for our family with an infant. I also appreciated the welcome packet and useful information, especially for easy kayak rentals (dropped off and picked up at the property with no hassle) and recommendations on grocery stores, hikes, and more. This property is about 10 minutes outside of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, and though it is next to a larger beach-side cottage facility, we felt secluded the entire week. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat.

Amazing view, great property, wonderful location outside of town, but still super accessible. Everything was awesome and the photos only tell part of the story. The main house is all one level and very open. We had a family of 5 and family of 3 traveling together. The 5 stayed in the main house and the 3 stayed in the cottage. Four kids ages 6-11 and all had plenty to do. Everyone had lots of space. We were able to share the main house kitchen and living areas comfortably. The outside space is fantastic with gorgeous sunrise and sunset views. You can see seals and porpoises from the yard and catch crabs from the dock... Likely some fish too but we didn't bring any fishing gear - closest place to get any is the Walmart in ellsworth. Local restaurants are pricey but enjoyable. Geddys was great for the kids. Popovers at the Stadium were excellent if you don't want to fight thru the Jordan pond house. We biked acadia, hiked, whale watched, diver Ed's, shopped in town, drove down to bass harbor lighthouse (walk the trail *and* the paved path in opposite directions.. Great views). All worth it. Note on the whale watch - soooo many pukers. Thankfully not us. The walgreens in town had dramamine and walgreens brand bonine but bring some if you can. We were medicated and mostly good on some rocky seas. Captain warned everyone several times, but everyone decided to stay on board and go on the trip. Guaranteed dozens regretted it. Also - dress in layers and bring more clothes than you need. We are new englanders and were in long pants, hoodies, jackets and some were still a little cold. That being said, we saw 3 whales, a bald eagle, about a hundred dolphiny things, and some seals. Good stuff. Diver Ed's is ridiculous but fun. Back to the house... The views are unbeatable. 2 staircases (20 steps or so total) down to the rocky shore. Lots of seaglass. We brought the kayaks and paddleboards down and checked things out a bit. Top of cadillac mountain is awesome. If you don't know about the national park passport program, check it out at the Hulls Cove visitors center and then get your passport stamped. The kids loved it and are excited for future travels. Can't wait to come back to bar harbor and would return to this property in a heartbeat. Some extra things to pack - tupperware/ziplocs if you're a leftovers family, seasonings, grab firewood when you get there, a flashlight, and you're good to go. Have fun!!

The house and cottage are off the beaten path yet conveniently close to Acadia, Bar Harbor, and Ellsworth. The beach is beautiful and the house large enough that 6 adults and a dog had space to spare.

The location was spectacular - on the water with direct access to the rocky beach. The additional king studio was very nice and spacious, and had been recently renovated. The wi-fi was spotty at best in there, though. The main house had great living space and layout with amazing views to the water. The carpet could use some freshening. We also discovered that the coffee maker hadn’t been cleaned out from the previous renter. It was disappointing that we couldn’t get the propane fireplace to stay on. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The location couldn’t be beat between being on the water and being close to town and the park. The neighborhood was also nice for walking the dogs.

Great location with privacy and convenient access to Bar Harbor and Acadia. House was very comfortable and well stocked. Wonderful location for a vacation!

We had a blast exploring the rock beach and caves, kayaking, roasting marshmallows, and playing board games. This house & guest cottage worked great for our family, and provided a restful spot between exploring Acadia and Bar Harbor.

The property was exactly as presented, great location, quiet and relaxing! Welcomed our dogs which was great. Nicole was easy to reach and responsive. You can't go wrong with this property!

Great property with lots of room and excellent views! Nicole was great, easy to deal with and extremely responsive and communicative. Loved the property and all of the amenities. We plan on coming back soon!

PERFECT is the only way to describe the cottages and the surroundings. This is our second visit and will not be our last. Thank you again Nicole and family for providing such a fantastic rental. Pat Wojcik and family

The house was great--plenty of space and all the amenities you would need. Beautiful view out the rear windows to the ocean. We walked the beach and were the only ones out there--nice quiet location yet still within 10 minutes of Bar Harbor. We are from Missouri so "The Ovens" doesn't count as caves to us but "The Cathedral" (natural granite archway) was really cool and only a five minutes walk down the beach. The owners were very responsive--I had a question about the heater and they texted back immediately. We also met the next door neighbors who were wonderful and a delight to visit with.

Breathtaking location. We loved the privacy of this home, walking along the rocky beach, sunset fires, and most of all, being able to bring the dogs. The home was clean and it had everything we needed for a wonderful week. The location great, close to the park entrance and town. I would not hesitate to stay here again.

We loved our stay at Salsbury Cove. The location is perfect. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular. The house is very comfortable and we hope to stay there again on our next Maine trip.

We had a relaxing stay at this quiet cottage. It was very spacious and we enjoyed walking the private beach at low tide exploring the caves and finding sand dollars. Convenient location, short drive to Acadia and down town restaurants. Very hospitable and responsive owners.

Loved the location right on the water and proximity to Bar Harbor and Acadia. We enjoyed the beautiful sunsets right from the beach in front of the house at low tid almost every night of our stay. With the side house we were able to invite our extended family for a few days and it was like they had their own separate hotel room with full bath! Had all the amenities we needed for our vacation. We especially liked the fire pit on the water. Took advantage of all Acadia had to offer and this house was the perfect launching spot for that. Can’t wait to come back!

We had a great time visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia. The rental property was in an excellent location with water views and access to a rocky beach area. It was also convenient to surrounding sites. The area was quiet and the house felt quite secluded. The property manager was very responsive and helpful with the few questions we had. All-in-all a wonderful experience that we would repeat in the future.

The property was perfect for us as we had 3 couples in our group. It was close enough to bicycle into Acadia and enjoy all of the sites and the miles of carriage paths. Sitting by the firepit enjoying the view was so peaceful and relaxing. We would definitely rent here again.

Wonderful, private, beautiful views, would definitely stay again!!

What a gorgeous cottage! Everything about it was perfect, it was so clean and spacious, and just comfortable. And the yard and the beach area were so great and private. It was a dream vacation, Bar Harbor is a gorgeous place and the park was breathtaking. We will be returning again. Thank you Richardson family for sharing your cottage. Pat Wojcik and family

We had a wonderful time in our week at Ocean Breeze Cottage- the house sits in a peaceful cove and it is very convenient for accessing the beach, kayaking and enjoying walks in the neighborhood. We also enjoyed the proximity to Bar Harbor and the Acadia attractions. The house was clean and stocked with all the things we needed. Nicole was quick to return our calls with questions and we had a very relaxing time. Thank you!!

We loved staying at this property. Having the separate cottage was ideal so we could have some family privacy with our dog while still staying with our extended family. The kids (and adults) absolutely loved the beach area - they enjoyed looking for shells and sea creatures. Nicole was great and very responsive. Thank you for an ideal place to stay on our vacation!

This home was great. Located a secluded overlook point with amazing views of the water and only water and the shore on the other side. The home is spacious and well equipped, but we basically lived outside at the fire pit or on the rock beach the whole time we were there. I would highly recommend this property if you’re looking for a convenient home base close to Bar Harbor and Acadia (10 minutes away each) yet quiet and private for when you want to enjoy Maine,

Our family spent almost 2 weeks at this property and enjoyed every second of it! We loved the location of the home with a private beach for exploring, kayaking, and watching sunsets. The house had everything we needed, and was very comfortable and clean. The view from the home was amazing, and we spent many nights around the fire-pit. The owner was quick to respond to any questions, provided a book of resources, restaurants and hikes in the area, as well as a lovely welcome gift. The location was very convenient with it's proximity to restaurants and Acadia. We could not have asked for more!

Our week here was excellent! This property offered all the comforts of home and then some. The views were stunning, the private beach was exceptional and the accommodations did not disappoint! The property is private and really felt like we were alone on an island!! We are literally down the road from Acadia and downtown Bar Harbor. You really couldn’t ask for more! Nicole was very responsive and answered all our questions! We are an active water sport family and the property’s access to the harbor was awesome. We took out our kayaks daily and the girls rode their paddle-boards and explored the caves along the shore. We will definitely be back!!!