The GREAT: Ben was an amazing host! He was responsive when we messaged and acted on our requests. The view was amazing, and the house had way more space than I had expected! It was outfitted well with lots of kitchen items, and a nice table for the family to eat dinner at. It's got a HUGE yard, and waterfront access. We had a fire on the beach, and it was bucket list worthy. On our final day, the floating dock was put in, which was fun to fish from (use a spoon lure and you’ll land some schoolies!) Don’t sleep on Linda Fernandez’s Gift Shop. We were able to get some Christmas Stockings that I’ll have for the rest of our life! Some items I wish I had prepared for: THE BUGS! If you want to enjoy the deck at any part of the day, bring a screen net. In July when we were there the mosquitos were miserable. The stairs to the third floor are very steep to the point where we didn't feel comfortable holding an infant and climbing them. Some people called them ladder stairs. The walk from the house to the water was farther than the pictures made it appear, and the 'beach' was beautiful unstable rounded off stones that make it very difficult to walk. We didn't end up swimming from the 'beach' area at all as the ground was too unstable plus slippery rocks felt unsafe to keep our footing while in the water. Bring water shoes and maybe you’ll have success there. With all that said, I would stay there again in a heartbeat. The house was amazing and we’re so thankful that Ben offers it as an option on the quiet side of the island!

Great cute cottage on the water. Comfortable beds. Hot shower. Quaint quiet town. Felt like true Maine if you like quiet instead of the hustle of Bar Harbor. We got to experience MDI and Acadia more than we would have staying closer to the park. It’s a great location to all the sites and things we wanted to do. House was set up to be able to stage gear and backpacks for easy reloading/repacking for your next excursion.

Great cute cottage on the water. Comfortable beds. Hot shower. Quaint quiet town. Felt like true Maine if you like quiet instead of the hustle of Bar Harbor. We got to experience MDI and Acadia more than we would have staying closer to the park. It’s a great location to all the sites and things we wanted to do. House was set up to be able to stage gear and backpacks for easy reloading/repacking for your next excursion.

This property was as described and more. Everything was in good order upon arrival, all we had to do was put away our groceries and relax. The view was mesmerizing and we often found ourselves just staring at the ocean. We love staying on the quiet side of the island as there isn’t the hustle and bustle of the Bar Harbor side. We did enjoy our time in Bar Harbor but it was nice to leave it behind. I can’t think of anything that was missing from this wonderful property. We would most surely stay here again.

This property was as described and more. Everything was in good order upon arrival, all we had to do was put away our groceries and relax. The view was mesmerizing and we often found ourselves just staring at the ocean. We love staying on the quiet side of the island as there isn’t the hustle and bustle of the Bar Harbor side. We did enjoy our time in Bar Harbor but it was nice to leave it behind. I can’t think of anything that was missing from this wonderful property. We would most surely stay here again.

Second visit, and the weather was not as great as the first, but enjoyed it nonetheless. We were concerned about the Covid-19 effects in the area, but we found plenty of places to eat and visit. We love this property, and its location. Thanks again for providing such a treasure.

The owner was very responsive to any questions we had both before and during our stay. The property is very well maintained and perfect for a lovely, peaceful stay on "The quiet side" of Acadia. Highly recommended

The house was perfect for us- a great location on the quiet side of the island. Our family loved the large lawn to the water and seeing stars at night. there are great hikes nearby, but it's easily accessible to the prime hiking areas. House is old (has character!) but in good shape and was clean. Stairs to upstairs were steep but ok for our kid (4). The owner was very helpful and had great recommendations. Wish we could have stayed another week!

The house was perfect for us- a great location on the quiet side of the island. Our family loved the large lawn to the water and seeing stars at night. there are great hikes nearby, but it's easily accessible to the prime hiking areas. House is old (has character!) but in good shape and was clean. Stairs to upstairs were steep but ok for our kid (4).The owner was very helpful and had great recommendations. Wish we could have stayed another week!

This was out first trip to MDI and the cottage was perfect for our family of 5. Multiple bedrooms gave us plenty of room and the deck/yard was perfect for the end of the day. Our kids spend hours exploring the rocky beach and searching for sea glass. The cottage was well equipped from the kitchen to the book shelf to the linens and towels. We highly recommend this cottage for a relaxing visit to MDI while still a 30 minute drive to Acadia. The only negative was the floating dock was not in the water this year due to the uncertainty of COVID. This wasn’t a big deal but wasn’t disclosed until 5 days before our arrival.

This was our second year staying at this property and it was just as lovely this year as it was last year. We cannot wait to go back again and enjoy another beautiful week!

We couldn't have chosen a better property for a peaceful getaway. The cottage is old (built in the 1800s), but very well kept and updated. The big sloping yard going to the rocky beach and dock was perfect for our puppies to run and play. The view was spectacular from the deck and all waterside windows. The neighborhood was quiet and the area quaint. The property is located on the "quiet side" of the island, which was great for relaxation. We found pretty much everything we needed and were still close enough to the "other side" to see the whole area. Very close to Acadia Park. Wished we'd brought our kayak. It could have been launched right in our backyard. Maybe next time. This cottage is a gem. Love it.

Wonderful place on the quiet side of MDI. Plenty of space for the two of us who had to bring work, plenty of room in the dining room to spread out with our laptops and papers, and still would have been plenty of space for more. Nice deck overlooking the large, sweeping lawn, with fantastic views of the bay. The cottage could use some paint touch-ups , but it was also very comfortable and charming. We slept SO well. We live in the country so we know quiet, but this cottage was SOOO quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed deep sleeps every evening. The location was ideal for folks like us who aren’t used to having neighbors too close, but still close enough to the restaurants and shops in Southwest Harbor, and also close to the West Side Trails of Acadia, most of which have ample parking. Working for a few hours in the morning and then hopping in the car to do a quick 2- or 3-hour hike was not a problem at all. It should be noted that the stairs are very steep, and could be challenging for very small children or anyone with hip or knee issues. Because they could be an issue for anyone with even a minor physical disability I do think the listing should mention this. But for others, the stairs are a good workout for all the hiking in Acadia. And the TV serves the DVR only. There is no broadcast or cable TV service, but movies are provided. The listing does say “TV/DVR for watching movies” but that doesn't seem very clear to me. Not a big deal for us except for when we wanted to watch the football game. But we were able to tune in to our own cable service from our laptops to watch it. Would definitely stay here again.

We enjoyed the large yard reaching down to the water. Great access for Kayaking even at low tide. Our Yorkies had alot of space to run. WiFi was fine. Having a TV would have been nice, but I did read 3 books which was a plus. All in All, just fine. Jim Robinson

This is a lovely house on a lovely plot of land featuring a vast field leading to a very accessible gravel beach. The house is charming and comfortable, and well-appointed.

This house provided a perfect location for our family of 5. It is a wonderful property if you are looking to relax and rest. It is also close enough to many attractions to keep you busy. We enjoyed the dock, the water, searching for seaglass, and may local attractions and restaurants. Highly recommend!

We really enjoyed our week at the house. Beautiful spot, so nice to have the big yard area and access to the dock. Owner was super accessible, which was nice if there were questions. House is pretty old, but kept clean. Quiet neighborhood and close to Bass Harbor.

The property was nice, the house was peaceful and well kept. I enjoyed staying on this side of the island due to how peaceful it was and I highly recommend this property for anyone that is looking for a peaceful stay on Mount Desert Island. If you want to visit Bar Harbor, it's only about a 30 minute drive. I enjoyed my stay and actually proposed to my girlfriend during the stay at Otter Cliffs.

On the quiet side of the island, this 4 bedroom cabin is a gem. We enjoyed the gorgeous view of Frenchman’s Bay, access to the water, use of the outdoor grill and the enormous, rolling lawn. It was really perfect for us! Kids played badminton and soccer, the pup played a lot of fetch, and we spent every day in and around Acadia - whale watching, climbing, sailing, riding in a horse drawn carriage and hiking Cadillac Mountain. Two notes: 1) there’s only one bathroom which was fine for us, but worth noting. 2) bug spray is a must during the summer mosquito season!