It was the perfect little cottage for our family of 5. We really liked having all the bedrooms upstairs. Don't miss the book the owners put together about their favorite activities around the area! We did so many of them and they were all amazing recommendations. From where to eat to places to explore. It was a very convenient location while also feeling away from the tourists/crowds. Even during peak season, it was an easy and pretty drive into Bar Harbor and to the Carriage roads where we biked.

Great place on the quiet side , very spacious and comfortable

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Bernard and loved walking to Thurstons for meals. The house was very clean. The description of the house did not include that it is off a main route and on the main road into Bernard so the traffic noise is significant. Also, some attention to detail would help this house be a true gem to stay in while visiting the quiet side of Acadia. Blinds were not kept up and half broken, large windows in the back have no covering at all and there was no mattress cover on one of the beds. We loved the porch and if the trees in the back were trimmed a bit you would have a view of thee harbor water. The owner was very attentive to a problem we had with the shower and we appreciated that. The owner also provided a detailed notebook for things to do on the island that was most helpful and appreciated. Again this is a very clean house and that meant a lot.For the money we paid I would have liked a bit more updated details that I mentioned above.

A great place to stay! Very clean and close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor!

Made friends with the deer in the yard!

Cottage was perfect. On the quiet side but accessible to everything in the area. Great spot for birders just in the neighborhood and the yard

Our family had a wonderful stay at the cottage. It was perfect as our homebase. We were gone all day and where so happy to be able to come home to a cozy (and spacious) little home away from home. We couldn't have asked for anything more. It was our first time in Maine and we absolutely loved everything about our trip. Thank you!

Higgins Cottage is fantastic retreat, set in a quiet street with relatively short drives to Bar Harbor and many of the incredible hikes and outdoor activities the area has to offer. We took advantage of the suggestions in the house binder and explored hikes, restaurants and activities no more than a 5-10 minute drive and it was some of the most memorable experiences of the trip. The house was ideal for our 10 and 16-year-old sons, and we spent many evenings together on the outdoor porch. We are grateful for this special time together!