This little cottage had everything we needed for an unforgettable trip to Mount Desert Island. It was perfectly located as a launching pad for countless adventures. We also equally loved our time spent at "home", especially the quiet mornings making Maine blueberry pancakes (with a few blueberries picked right there!), playing badminton, and just sitting on the porch enjoying the fresh air. Thank you for a wonderful family vacation!

The cabin was a great home base for our Acadia trip. More than enough space for a family of four and our small dog. Well stocked and clean. Owner was responsive to a few questions I had before we arrived. The only downside was the bit of road noise. It’s not a very busy road but when a loud truck went by, it was loud. The bedrooms are in the back, away from the road so that helps, but I am a light sleeper and was woken up a couple of times. If you aren’t a light sleeper it shouldn’t be a problem. Overall we had a great stay here and thought the accommodations were great for our needs.

We loved our stay at this cabin. It had absolutely everything we could possibly need. The kitchen was well stocked so we were able to cook most of our meals at home. The cabin is more spacious than it appears in the photos. Our family of 6 had plenty of room to spread out. Everyplace we went took about 20-30 minutes to drive to. It was great to come back at the end of a long day of hiking to relax on the quiet side of the island. The beds were comfortable and our kids loved having electric blankets on the beds! The owners responded quickly when we needed to reach out to them. I would definitely stay again if we ever make it back to Maine.

We spent a week here and did not want to leave. The cottage is on the quiet side of the island and enjoyed staying on MDI without the hefty price tag of the hotels in Bar Harbor. It was also nice to have a beautiful area to come to at night. There is even a spot to kayak and swim less than 5 minutes away. Our girls (6 and 8) enjoyed spreading out, one slept in the downstairs bedroom and the other loved the loft. Our family enjoyed the stove to keep warm on a cold, rainy night and the fire circle on nice evenings and the games and puzzles. We cooked breakfast at the cottage but enjoyed the local restaurants for dinner. We would definitely recommend this lovely place to friends and family and/or stay here again.

This cottage was well stocked with all the amenities tou could possibly need. Loved the location. Very peaceful.

This cabin was exactly what we were hoping for! Front porch was great to sit out on with the view of a buck walking around a few times. Within 25 minutes of everything we wanted to do for hikes, anything Acadia related, and Bar Harbor dinners. Easy check-in process and cabin was exactly as advertised. Great spot for dogs, also!

This cottage was well stocked with all the amenities tou could possibly need. Loved the location. Very peaceful.

The cabin was great for our family of six. It is cozy, but still spacious. The wood-burning stove was perfect for the cool Maine nights. It is on the quiet side of the park, but still within close proximity to anywhere you would want to go in and around Acadia and Bar Harbor.

Super cool rustic cabin with Maine lobster theme. Nice quiet place to relax after exploring Mount Desert Island during the day. We had a wonderful stay and would totally return to this cabin!

Very clean and rustic cabin. It’s a little close to a main road through the area so you don’t get the true cabin camping ambiance, but it’s close enough to a grocery store and other points of interest that you hardly notice. Perfect place to set up a “home base” to explore and enjoy MDI. The property owners obviously take great care and pride in their cabin and it showed in the upkeep and helpful instructions. Would definitely stay again.

The house is very close to all the possible hiking trails, we did Dorr Mountain, Precipice and Beehive trails, Cadillac Summit, Ocean Path and Thunder Hole, Gorham Mountain, Jordan Cliffs and Beech Cliff trails. It's also close to restaurants and entertainment areas. We didn't spend much time in the house, just the nights, but it was comfy for the three of us and had all the necessary things we needed. Thank you for our stay! Hope to be back!

We absolutely loved our time in the cozy cabin. We spent our days hiking in Acadia and the evenings eating out in Bar Harbor. The cabin was perfect for my husband, myself and our toddler. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook for my kiddo, the place was perfectly clean, decor was fun, and it was full of games to play. It was a bit cold but the heaters and electric blankets helped that. The wood burning stove was more for ambience, which it did well:) it was close to everything we wanted but still felt secluded in the woods. A true Maine getaway. We will absolutely be going back to this cabin!! We loved every moment of our vacation and the cabin was a huge part of that.

Do you like peace and quiet, and being close to the action yet not overtaken by crowds of tourists? If yes, this is your spot to stay. A cute, quaint cabin that’s family owned and on the quiet side of the island. You’re still super close to Bar Harbor and right on top of Acadia National Park, but without the mobs of tourists. Stocked kitchen, comfy beds, good hot water. What more could you need for your outdoor adventure?

Booking was a breeze, directions were spot on. We absolutely loved our accommodations ! The cabin is lovely, well appointed, comfortable, bigger then we expected but cozy at the same time. We loved that we could bring our pup along. We enjoyed grilling, having a campfire and having coffee and breakfast on the front porch. A great get away for a family, small or large ! Kathy, Mary Lou, Pepper and Patti

great place in a great location! we enjoyed the quiet side very much.

Had to call owner because TV wasn't working. I finally figured out why. It was cold and tiny space heater wasn't enough. Had to find and figure out things on our own. Coffee pot was there, but no coffee left. Owner should really check before each renter arrives.

This is our second summer staying at this cottage, and both times we have made wonderful memories. It's on the quiet side of the island, and it is easy enough to get to Bar Harbor, Bass Harbor, and all of our favorite hiking and swimming places. We appreciate the deck for morning coffee, the blueberry patch in the front yard, and a beach on Long Pond a short drive away. The cabin is not fancy (no dishwasher or laundry machine), but there is a wood stove, beds for children, and a grill outside. It is a place to make happy family memories.

Such a quaint cottage on the quietside....well equipped and owner was great!

Such a quaint cottage on the quietside....well equipped and owner was great!

We had a great time in Acadia. Visiting Bar Harbor. This cabin was great. Very cozy and right near a swimming area in a lake. The boys loved swimming out to the dock. We paddle boarded and rented kayaks right there. Best part, all pet friendly. Our dog learned to dive off the dock and rode the board. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. Beds were great. No air conditioning but not needed. Lovely weather and lots of fans. Perfect. Pet friendly a huge plus for us.

Wow! What a great cottage. We loved staying there. It is centrally located on Mount Desert Island and was about 20 minutes from Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park, which is chockfull of fun things to do. This was good because it was quiet and felt like home and the stars at night were amazing. We could easily travel into town, the store or to the park if we wanted to. We went to Pretty Marsh picnic area several times and saw seals out in the water one morning. We drove down to Southwest Harbor, which had a different vibe to Bar Harbor and was very cool. We also swam in Echo Lake (~10 minutes away) which was really nice. This cottage sleeps 8 comfortably and can fit up to 10 people if there are 2-4 children. It has a grill, a fire pit with chairs and a great front porch/deck. We loved the DVDs about the island, park and lighthouses, and watched them all! I highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a mellow Maine getaway.

This cabin was like my grandparents cabin that we visited growing up. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I am going to give a few more details thay we would have appreciated knowing before time. Kitchen- microwave, stove/ oven, drip coffee maker and fridge. There were plenty of glasses, plates, cookie sheets and skillets/ pots, utensils. We mainly just heated up stuff, not true cooking and it was more than sufficient. The house- 1 bathroom that has a shower stall, no bathtub, but plenty of towels. Bedrooms- my young teen loved having the loft to herself. It actually has a full sized bed and 2 twins. It is a loft, so partially open to the downstairs. House- there is no drywall or insulation or central air. We were there in early June so the Temps were nice (50s-70s) Fans, space heaters and a wood stove were provided. The beds had heated blankets, we did not need them. We used the heater in the bathroom and 1 room, but the Temps were mild so we didn't need much else. Outside.- There is a fire pit and chairs, a picnic table, a small patio table with a. Umbrella and a swing made of lobster traps. It is on the same road as another house, but we never saw anyone and there are woods to the side. It is just off a main road, so you heard some car noise, but not much. Two minutes away is Pretty March picnic area. We saw the sunset there several evenings.. we had an entire beach to ourselves every trip. The path is to the left of the gate at the end of the picnic area. Overall, the stay was great. I would book this place again.

Cabin as as described - very comfortable and peaceful. Convenient to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Would recommend to stay here.

We had a wonderful time staying at this place. Pretty Marsh is 2 minutes away which is such an underrated spot in Acadia. The house does not seem to have insulation which leads to temperatures being a bit uncomfortable indoors. Other than that, it’s a great place to stay and relax. Close to everything on MDI.

The cottage is perfect for a stay on the quiet side of the island. The home was very clean and well stocked with everything you could need. The location is a short drive to all of the Bar Harbor fun but far enough away to have peace and serenity at the end of the day. Would love to stay there again in the future.

Returned to Mt. Desert Island after a 10-year hiatus, and since we were traveling with a family group, decided that a cottage might make more sense than multiple motel rooms. We were very pleased with Pretty Marsh Cottage. It was clean, nicely appointed, comfortable, really cute, nicely situated, and provided just what we needed. A terrific value for the price. It is on the west side of the island, but the short drives back and forth to Bar Harbor and Acadia were essentially traffic free, and pleasant.

This cabin was like my grandparents cabin that we visited growing up. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I am going to give a few more details thay we would have appreciated knowing before time. Kitchen- microwave, stove/ oven, drip coffee maker and fridge. There were plenty of glasses, plates, cookie sheets and skillets/ pots, utensils. We mainly just heated up stuff, not true cooking and it was more than sufficient. The house- 1 bathroom that has a shower stall, no bathtub, but plenty of towels. Bedrooms- my young teen loved having the loft to herself. It actually has a full sized bed and 2 twins. It is a loft, so partially open to the downstairs. House- there is no drywall or insulation or central air. We were there in early June so the Temps were nice (50s-70s) Fans, space heaters and a wood stove were provided. The beds had heated blankets, we did not need them. We used the heater in the bathroom and 1 room, but the Temps were mild so we didn't need much else. Outside.- There is a fire pit and chairs, a picnic table, a small patio table with a. Umbrella and a swing made of lobster traps. It is on the same road as another house, but we never saw anyone and there are woods to the side. It is just off a main road, so you heard some car noise, but not much. Two minutes away is Pretty March picnic area. We saw the sunset there several evenings.. we had an entire beach to ourselves every trip. The path is to the left of the gate at the end of the picnic area. Overall, the stay was great. I would book this place again.

Cabin as as described - very comfortable and peaceful. Convenient to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Would recommend to stay here.

Loved it! Perfect place to stay when visiting Acadia National Park.

We had a wonderful time staying at this place. Pretty Marsh is 2 minutes away which is such an underrated spot in Acadia. The house does not seem to have insulation which leads to temperatures being a bit uncomfortable indoors. Other than that, it’s a great place to stay and relax. Close to everything on MDI.

The cottage is perfect for a stay on the quiet side of the island. The home was very clean and well stocked with everything you could need. The location is a short drive to all of the Bar Harbor fun but far enough away to have peace and serenity at the end of the day. Would love to stay there again in the future.

Returned to Mt. Desert Island after a 10-year hiatus, and since we were traveling with a family group, decided that a cottage might make more sense than multiple motel rooms. We were very pleased with Pretty Marsh Cottage. It was clean, nicely appointed, comfortable, really cute, nicely situated, and provided just what we needed. A terrific value for the price. It is on the west side of the island, but the short drives back and forth to Bar Harbor and Acadia were essentially traffic free, and pleasant.