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Charming Cottage at Pretty Pond

2.0 star property

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Cottage at Pretty Pond

Nestled in the heart of Mount Desert Island, this cozy cottage is the perfect retreat to explore the island. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Acadia National Park, it is minutes away from a wealth of outdoor activities, including hiking, kayaking, and wildlife spotting, with crystal-clear lakes nearby. The cottage blends rustic charm with modern comforts, creating an inviting space that feels like a true home away from home.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Acadia National Park. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. A kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Acadia National Park and 15 minutes from Bar Harbor Whale Watching
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Mount Desert cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Spiral staircase - please be careful

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Reviews

Charming Cottage at Pretty Pond Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert T., Trumansburg, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
A sweet little cottage in a quiet wooded area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amaka A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was perfect and the cottage was spotless! All the essentials were provided and Greg is an excellent host. My kids loved the upstairs loft and I loved having the grill and fire pit for spending time together as a family. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
I’ve rented more than 20 different properties all around the island over the past 35 years. This little cottage in Pretty Marsh/Somesville is one of my favorites. Great location, new construction, perfect layout for me, my wife, and our two young kids (9 and 11), and everything we need. We are already planning a return trip to this house for next summer. Can’t wait.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W., Newton, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage close to Acadia National Park and a short drive to Bar Harbor. The house was clean and perfectly sized for our family of four. It was especially nice having 1.5 bathrooms with two teenagers in the family! We also loved sitting out on the porch as well as having a grill to cook dinner. Would not hesitate to recommend this cottage to family and friends traveling to the area. And we look forward to visiting again ourselves one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keren K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was beautiful, it was clean, and it had everything we needed.The owner gave us excellent tips for dining, hiking and anything we needed - it was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet location. House was very clean and felt new. Loved the outside amenities like the fire pit (bring your own wood) and the outdoor table and chairs. Great communication with owners as well. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage perfect for our family

This cottage was cozy and perfect for our family. The location gave us close access to explore all Mount Desert Island/Acadia had to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesli L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely space and the location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, clean, and centrally located

The house was great and was as expected from the description and photos. Newly renovated, the owner made all the right upgrades needed to make you feel at home. The sofa and TV area suited our family of four perfectly as we relaxed after a long day of hiking and exploring. The beds are comfortable and I appreciated how the space was so well lit. The owner is very friendly and was very responsive when we had questions. The house is on a quiet road off of a fairly quiet road. The Adirondack chairs on the porch facing the pond became our place to drink our morning coffee and read. Our 12 and 14 year old loved how spacious the loft area was and were happy to have their own space up there. Having 1-1/2 baths was perfect for us. The kitchen is well equipped.The house is centrally located on MDI making it easy to travel to Acadia, Bar Harbor, South West Harbor, and North East Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pretty pond cottage was fantastic! Perfect for our family of four to have some space throughout the week. Close enough to Bar Harbor and others spots off the beaten path. Greg was super helpful and very quick to make local recommendations. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Pretty Pond Cottage

Loved the charming and very clean cottage. Enjoyed every morning on the front porch with a cup of coffee overlooking the beautiful nature and pond. Wish we could have spent more time there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This property is one of the best we have ever stayed at. Could not recommend this place enough!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cabin on a small lake

Perfect location to see everything on the island. Short driving distance to the lakes, Acadia, hikes, restaurants and towns. Nestled in the woods and on a small lake, the cabin was peaceful and quiet to sit outside. Perfect size for our family. Check in was a breeze and the cabin had the amenities we needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect autumn escape, off the beaten path!

This spot was perfect for my wife and two kids while we visited Bar Harbor. Except for some very minor road noise, the spot was very quiet. Lots of deer graze in this area, which testifies to the serene atmosphere. Greg stopped by when we were outside to make sure things were going well. He was very kind and receptive to our little bit of feedback. We took advantage of the nice fire pit and roasted marshmallows around the fire. Overall the property is well equipped for a small family getaway and convenient to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (less than 20 minutes to either). We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, Quiet Centrally Located Property

The place was exceptionally clean and new. The kitchen was great, and the beds were very comfortable. It's very simple and nice. I also liked the location as Mt. Desert is a big island, so being centrally located meant we could go any direction and be where we wanted to be within 15 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bar Harbor

Amazing Great location Beautiful setting Charming Didn’t want to leave!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024