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A rustic wooden house with a steep roof, a wooden porch, and a small garden with pink flowers.
A dining area with a table, chairs, a bowl, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a yellow armchair, a black chair, a white sofa with leather cushions, and a glass coffee table.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom1000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gouldsboro, ME
  • Place, Schoodic Peninsula
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Grindstone Neck Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Chapter Two Art Gallery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Prospect Harbor

Located in Prospect Harbor, this cottage is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Schoodic Peninsula and 7 minutes from Grindstone Neck Golf Course. .This cottage is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Chapter Two Art Gallery and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North.
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What's nearby

  • Schoodic Peninsula - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Grindstone Neck Golf Course - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Chapter Two Art Gallery - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Schoodic Point - 16 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bunkers Seafood And Spirits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Pickled Wrinkle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Downeaster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chase's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Treehouse Seaside Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bike, hike, kayak Acadia cottage

Watersway cottage is one of a few homes located along Acadia's Schoodic Loop. Guests can kayak, bike, or hike by stepping out the back door. Walk or ride to bars, restaurants and art galleries. Enjoy our crowd-free corner of Acadia — or drive 5 min to the ferry for a charming boat ride to Bar Harbor. Alternatively, drive up the coast for more hikes, picturesque fishing villages, quirky shops and quintessential Maine culture.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free cottage features books, games, and kayaking nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a music library and sailing nearby.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Parents responsible for proximity to water

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Bike, hike, kayak Acadia cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying at Rich and Julie’s place. The design and layout is so thoughtful and in a perfect spot to enjoy the harbor. There is an entrance to Acadia about 5 min away and it leads you to the more quite side of the park which was wonderful. Rich and Julie provide a full list of things to do, places to eat, and everything you could possibly need to know to plan your trip. We would stay at their place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully curated in such a quaint location! Many VRBOs are nice enough in convenient places, but THIS place is special. The furnishings and decor give a European simple elegance, but the spot is SO Maine! We enjoyed the few local spots and proximity to nature…truly fantastic place to unplug for a while!
View from the back door, tide coming in.
Best ice cream around!
View at low tide.
Live music every Tuesday was lovely! The foods and brews were too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic property. Peaceful part of Acadia, right on an estuary. Super clean, thoughtfully supplied, and beautifully curated design. I visited with my husband and adult son, and we were comfortably situated for almost 2 weeks. Nice low-key local eateries, plus a ton of great recommendations for things to see and do from our host!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming, quiet property in an awesome location. We biked to Schoodic point from the house. We found nearby Tunk mountain a great hike! The house is uniquely decorated, the kitchen is fully stocked. Handy reference books help acquaint visitors with everything the area has to offer. Although we were completely comfortable during our stay, the set up may not be practical for all ages (spiral staircase and bathroom located downstairs from sleeping loft). Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little house away from the Bar Harbor mess. Host clearly loves the area and provides a wealth of useful information. House is immaculate and in like new condition. Very nicely decorated and well equipped. Only negative is the the two stair cases are steep and would not be a good choice for someone with limited mobility.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was absolutely beautiful and in the most perfect location. We loved our stay! The house itself is so incredible from the decor to the layout and perfect for us! A perfect 10
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a gorgeous spot to enjoy what the schoodic peninsula has to offer. Incredible location. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and very punctual with their responses. An easy drive to Acadia national park. Could let recommend this place enough
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was by far the nicest home we've stayed in in Maine... and we have stayed in many. It was lovely, comfortable, spotless, updated, and charming! You can tell the owners spent a lot of time making sure the home was appointed with all of the right things to make your stay relaxing and just like home. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026