We enjoyed our stay on this property. The Dining plates and bowls could use some updating. Including drinking glasses several of kitchenware had chips in them. Bath tub drain was very slow

We could not have asked for a better location and view of the ocean. The area was quiet and peaceful. The house had all the essentials. Sort of a different layout in that to cross from one part of the house to the other we had to pass through an outside deck. Good communication from the owner.

We had a wonderful time in Maine. Rita’s Cottage has a beautiful view of the water and was very peaceful. The drive to Acadia was not bad. The beds were very comfortable. I would recommend this property to anyone traveling to Maine for vacation.

Perfect view of the mountains- very remote and quiet location. We loved watching the wildlife from the porch- and even saw seals fishing directly in front of the property. The road was quiet- very little traffic, quiet neighbors. No problems with the cottage itself. We have adult and teenaged kids- so no problems with the beach access as it is very steep.

Great little cottage away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor and Acadia. Beautiful views in a very quiet and secluded neighborhood. Loved the nearby town of Ellsworth as well. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quiet, simple, cozy and no-fuss cottage

We had a wonderful time. The place was beautiful. we plan to return again. We have two adult sons with physical limitations, so access to the beach was difficult. Many properties had stairs leading down to the beach, which would have made things much easier. There is no washer/dryer, so we had to make a trip to the laundromat. We are from a rural area so we are used to traveling for groceries or activities, there really is nothing near by. We totally enjoyed the place and will definately return.

There are great views of the bay, right on the water, close to BarHarbor and National Park, restaurants, kid-friendly with secure gates, quiet neighborhood, and semi-private. We couldn't have wished for a better spot. I wish my stay was longer. Definitely on my "must return list". The only problem was that if you are older or disabled, it might be hard for you to get down the slope to the house itself. The owner was super friendly and very helpful with tips on where to have great meals.

Beach front property with excellent view of Mt. Desert Island. 45 minute drive to Acadia National Park. Many local mountains and lakes to visit. Would come back again

There are great views of the bay, right on the water, close to BarHarbor and National Park, restaurants, kid-friendly with secure gates, quiet neighborhood, and semi-private. We couldn't have wished for a better spot. I wish my stay was longer. Definitely on my "must return list". The only problem was that if you are older or disabled, it might be hard for you to get down the slope to the house itself. The owner was super friendly and very helpful with tips on where to have great meals.

Beach front property with excellent view of Mt. Desert Island. 45 minute drive to Acadia National Park. Many local mountains and lakes to visit. Would come back again

We loved our time at this cottage! We are a family of 8 and the space worked well. The views are amazing, exploring and resting were the most enjoyable moments for us. Close enough to Acadia park which we also loved. Cottage could’ve been organized more in the kitchen and cleaned more thoroughly. Overal a wonderful experience!

We loved our time at this cottage! We are a family of 8 and the space worked well. The views are amazing, exploring and resting were the most enjoyable moments for us. Close enough to Acadia park which we also loved. Cottage could’ve been organized more in the kitchen and cleaned more thoroughly. Overal a wonderful experience!

Very nice cottage on the water. Laid back relaxing setting.

Very nice cottage on the water. Laid back relaxing setting.

We had a wonderful time at the house. I read some older reviews saying the linens weren't good but this was not our experience. The beds were all comfortable and the sheets and blankets were clean and also comfortable. We brought our own towels so didn't use what were there. I spoke to the owner and she noted that they do have a problem with people walking off with the towels if she gets new ones so it's understandable that they aren't the best but they seemed fine - again - we brought our own anyway. There were plenty of sheets and pillows and blankets. The bottom bunk in the bedroom with the bunkbeds is a queen sized and plenty big for two people. That room is a bit small but we were fine. The other two bedrooms are great - the kids really enjoyed staying in the one with its own porch. There are two bedrooms off the main porch and the full bath is also in that part of the house. So you have to walk out on the porch to get to them but we didn't have any problem doing that and it was sort of fun really. The main porch is plenty big and even in the rain we were fine to go back and forth.The view is fantastic. You can see Cadillac Mountain and the lights of Bar Harbor. It's about a 40 minute drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia but we didn't find that to be a problem. In fact we really enjoyed coming back to the house after our excursions and having it be peaceful and away from a lot of people. The description on VRBO says there is a volleyball court but there isn't one. We didn't miss it but just pointing that out. There are steps down to the water. We had water shoes with us and it's good we did because it's a rocky shoreline with a lot of mussel shells and things. The shoes helped a lot. We kayaked and just sat on the porch. It was wonderful. The roads around the neighborhood are great for jogging with very little car traffic. The kitchen isn't very big but it was well equipped and we weren't missing anything. Plenty of extra spices and sugar and things. No washer/dryer. That's one thing that would be nice to have but we really didn't miss it. All in all it was a wonderful stay.

We had a wonderful time at the house. I read some older reviews saying the linens weren't good but this was not our experience. The beds were all comfortable and the sheets and blankets were clean and also comfortable. We brought our own towels so didn't use what were there. I spoke to the owner and she noted that they do have a problem with people walking off with the towels if she gets new ones so it's understandable that they aren't the best but they seemed fine - again - we brought our own anyway. There were plenty of sheets and pillows and blankets. The bottom bunk in the bedroom with the bunkbeds is a queen sized and plenty big for two people. That room is a bit small but we were fine. The other two bedrooms are great - the kids really enjoyed staying in the one with its own porch. There are two bedrooms off the main porch and the full bath is also in that part of the house. So you have to walk out on the porch to get to them but we didn't have any problem doing that and it was sort of fun really. The main porch is plenty big and even in the rain we were fine to go back and forth. The view is fantastic. You can see Cadillac Mountain and the lights of Bar Harbor. It's about a 40 minute drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia but we didn't find that to be a problem. In fact we really enjoyed coming back to the house after our excursions and having it be peaceful and away from a lot of people. The description on VRBO says there is a volleyball court but there isn't one. We didn't miss it but just pointing that out. There are steps down to the water. We had water shoes with us and it's good we did because it's a rocky shoreline with a lot of mussel shells and things. The shoes helped a lot. We kayaked and just sat on the porch. It was wonderful. The roads around the neighborhood are great for jogging with very little car traffic. The kitchen isn't very big but it was well equipped and we weren't missing anything. Plenty of extra spices and sugar and things. No washer/dryer. That's one thing that would be nice to have but we really didn't miss it. All in all it was a wonderful stay.

Nice clean property. Responsive owner. Easy access to Acadia, sheltered water in the backyard for paddling. Seals, jumping fish, lobster men and the occasional dolphin visible from 2 excellent porches with views. Galley kitchen. Note a high wall in the pictures with a drop to the rocky beach separated from back yard by a split-rail fence, may be a problem for parents of active toddlers. Fine for bigger kids. Heads-up: no washer/dryer. 1 bedroom in original cottage, 2 in the addition and a brief transit on the porch between the new and old portions. Overall location and views win out.

Nice clean property. Responsive owner. Easy access to Acadia, sheltered water in the backyard for paddling. Seals, jumping fish, lobster men and the occasional dolphin visible from 2 excellent porches with views. Galley kitchen. Note a high wall in the pictures with a drop to the rocky beach separated from back yard by a split-rail fence, may be a problem for parents of active toddlers. Fine for bigger kids. Heads-up: no washer/dryer. 1 bedroom in original cottage, 2 in the addition and a brief transit on the porch between the new and old portions. Overall location and views win out.

Great base for our week in Bar Harbor area. Really enjoyed the relaxing, quiet location and the house is great.

Great base for our week in Bar Harbor area. Really enjoyed the relaxing, quiet location and the house is great.

Loved staying at this little cottage. Close enough to head into Bar Harbor, but fat enough away for peaceful solitude. Our whole family felt this was the most peaceful week of the summer. We would come back.

Loved staying at this little cottage. Close enough to head into Bar Harbor, but fat enough away for peaceful solitude. Our whole family felt this was the most peaceful week of the summer. We would come back.

This house was perfect for four adults and three kids. The view is amazing and the kids spent hours exploring the beach and finding "treasures" at low tide. The kitchen was functional for cooking in, and there is a picnic table and dining room table big enough for everyone. Walking across the porch to get to the other part of the house really isn't a big deal in the summer since it's covered. There's not much within about a half hour but if peace is what you're looking for this is a great place.

This is a beautiful sight of mountains of Acadia Park. The children enjoyed finding mussels and crabs at low tide. Not too long a drive to Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.

We enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for our family of 5. The only downside of the whole trip was that it took about an hour to get to and from Acadia.

This cottage had nice views from the backside of the property. However, the cottage itself had something to be desired because it was separated into two units. When going to sleep at night if you slept in the back unit where the two queen beds were you had to lock the front unit out the front door and go into to the back units front door and lock it up because the back door on the front unit did not have a key lock. The beds were not comfortable and there was barely any linens in the house so bring your own. Never could get the Wi-Fi to work. We were just luckily we had our smart phones to use the Internet because our laptops were useless. We had a wonderful time in Maine, but this cottage was way overpriced. I could've stayed in a hotel, saved money, been more comfortable, and seen as many pretty views. One good thing about the cabin it was quiet and serene on the back porch, and there wasn't a lot of traffic around the cottage to make too much noise.

Beautiful spot, loved sitting on the deck and looking at the water. Cabin has comfortable beds. Great location. Needs a little maintenance, but over all fit our needs. Only suggestions would be trim bush in back to open up the view, cookware needs a little updating, and furniture needed cleaning. The cabin its self was beautiful.We would definitely rent it again. Enjoyed Maine and having time with our family.

We enjoyed the courage and private beach access immensely. We hope to be able to come again in the future.

Had a wonderful week vacation here at this cottage. The view was wonderful and exploring the beach at low tide was great! We'd definitely come back and stay again another time. The cottage has all you need for the week and the cleaning person does a wonderful job and the owner is very nice and responsive. The beds are comfortable and plenty of blankets for the cooler ocean breeze nights. it's close enough to explore Acadia and surrounding area and just far enough away to have a quiet place to relax after a busy day.

Great view of Mt. Desert Isle from porch as advertised. Very clean and comfortable. Layout a little odd since the best bedroom is accessible only by going out on the porch and over to a separate doorway. Had minor problems: opening & closing the lockbox; getting the Wi-Fi operational; never did get the TV in the living room to work properly (hardly any channels loaded). I called about this but was told not to mess with the system! Maybe I needed instructions. Easy access to a local restaurant that we love and to Acadia NP.

Beautiful - right on the water. Scenery spectacular. Quiet - not on a busy road, neighbors far enough away. Location perfect! Good dining nearby, park nearby... well furnished & comfortable.

We have vacationed in Maine for the last fourteen years and have been coming back to this cottage for the last ten years. We have always found it to be clean, appreciate that it is pet-free and has a beautiful view. It is conveniently located, just far enough away from the crowds of Acadia National Park which is a favorite destination for visitors. Bar Harbor which has great shops and galleries is less than an hour away. Whether you just want to kick back and relax or go out and enjoy Mother Nature, it is a perfect location.