My husband and daughter and I came for a week in Acadia. The location was perfect for visiting the park. We booked last minute due to a change in plans. The house had everything we needed and was clean. Loved walking down to the water to catch the sunset after a day of hiking!

Beautiful, wonderfully located property. Thank you, we had a great stay and would return!

Great spot to relax before getting ready before big hikes.

We had a great stay and highly recommend the cottage.

Very clean property. Beautiful, quiet location. And communication with Kathleen was very good and easy. Especially appreciated being away from the crowds after a full day of hiking.

The apartment was very clean and the location was very peaceful. Only a 30 minute drive to Bar Harbor. We would stay here again.

We are so happy that we chose to stay near Southwest Harbor instead of the more congested Bar Harbor area! Aldernest is a cozy and welcoming cottage. Beds were comfortable; kitchen was well equipped. We were a bit challenged by the Roku TV, but we are older and not tech savvy. Kathleen was very gracious when we accidentally locked the key in the unit and trusted us with her spare for the rest of our stay. There were only two things that made me give this a 4 star rating rather than 5. First, in this time of pandemic, we would have liked to have had a dishwasher. I rewashed all dishes, glassware, etc. before using due to not knowing how thoroughly they were washed by the previous guest. Second, we were disappointed not to be able to sit by the water because of the swarms of mosquitos that surrounded us each time we stepped outside the door. Of course this is nothing anyone can control, but be aware that at this time of year, the beach may not be accessible.

We enjoyed our stay at Aldernest. 1/2 hr from the downtown Bar Harbor area, so not in the thick of things but not too far away. The cottage was clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed. We could have used a few more washcloths and hand towels for a ‘sleeps 4 people’, but we managed. I think the 6 pm check in time and a 9 am check out time is somewhat extreme, but again, we managed. Beautiful seating area down by the water, very quiet, be forewarned, bring bug spray!

We are so happy that we chose to stay near Southwest Harbor instead of the more congested Bar Harbor area! Aldernest is a cozy and welcoming cottage. Beds were comfortable; kitchen was well equipped. We were a bit challenged by the Roku TV, but we are older and not tech savvy. Kathleen was very gracious when we accidentally locked the key in the unit and trusted us with her spare for the rest of our stay. There were only two things that made me give this a 4 star rating rather than 5. First, in this time of pandemic, we would have liked to have had a dishwasher. I rewashed all dishes, glassware, etc. before using due to not knowing how thoroughly they were washed by the previous guest. Second, we were disappointed not to be able to sit by the water because of the swarms of mosquitos that surrounded us each time we stepped outside the door. Of course this is nothing anyone can control, but be aware that at this time of year, the beach may not be accessible.

Great little cottage with a very short walk to a nearly private spot on the ocean where you can enjoy the scenery, wildlife and peace and quiet all by yourself!

Quiet area. Unfortunately there was a family staying above us and the children would jump and run across the floor. We know kids will be kids but be aware when renting.

Great little cottage with a very short walk to a nearly private spot on the ocean where you can enjoy the scenery, wildlife and peace and quiet all by yourself!

We loved staying here as it allowed us to stay on Mount Desert Island without being right in the middle of all the action. This place was beautiful with ocean access that had a great view of the sunset. The Aldernest was cozy and felt like home away from home.

Great rental property on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island. Super clean and all the amenities necessary for a pleasant stay. Excellent value for money.

We really enjoyed our trip to Acadia and the accommodations. It was great to have the kitchen as well as the beach access. Very comfortable cottage for a family of 4.