FAQ

We are a small family owned and operated business with on site residential manager. Our emphasis is on guest comfort and customer service with friendly well trained staff. We are committed to our effort to continually improve and upgrade our property and service to our guests. If you are looking for a big chain hotel or resort atmosphere, this is not it. However, if you are looking for a comfortable, clean, cozy place to call "home" while you are away, this is it!

The word cottage conjures up different images to different people from different parts of the country and the world. In Bar Harbor, generally speaking, cottages are smaller versions of a home. They are not as large as your house, apartment, or condo, etc. We have three different styles: studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom cottages, which range in size from our smallest studio Cottage #5 at 240 sqft up to our largest 2-bedroom Cottages #10 and #11 at 520 sqft. 

 We are a seasonal (mid May to late October) lodging business. We have 12 individual and unattached, self-catering cottages with window boxes on two landscaped park-like acres with garden or water views. Each cottage has a kitchenette, its own outdoor picnic table and all but 1 have screened porches. The studio cottage will accommodate up to 2, the one bedroom will accommodate up to 4, and the two bedroom will accommodate up to 4 and 5 adults . All have one bathroom with shower.

Upon your arrival, our highly trained staff has set up your cottage with linens, towels, etc. Additional towels and supplies are available daily in the guest reception area which is open at all times. For further details, please contact us.  We do not have guest laundry facilities.  The nearest laundromat is located a few miles away in downtown Bar Harbor.

Air conditioning, heat, designated parking, cable television, free WiFi, linens, towels, pillows, pots, dinnerware, and utensils are included. We provide coffee. tea, sugar, creamer and filters so you may make your own.  We provide bar soap, liquid hand soap, dish soap, cloth kitchen towels, and hair dryers but we do not provide shampoo/conditioner.  Ironing boards are available, if needed.  All cottages have table and chairs, a mini or full sized vintage style refrigerator, toaster oven, microwave, coffee pot, and a 2 burner stove top. All cottages have a screened porch with the exception of Cottage #12.  All cottages accommodate outdoor seating with their own picnic table.
Grills to take to your cottage are available. BBQ tools are provided (we provide unlimited propane for the gas grill and charcoal, lighter fluid and starters for the personal Weber grills.)

We are located in the peaceful, picturesque Salsbury Cove section of Bar Harbor, which is approximately 3 miles to the main entrance to Acadia National Park and 4.5 miles to our downtown business district. We are located in Bar Harbor, but not in the business district. We are not on the main road.

Although we aren't located directly on the water, our property is across the lane and our cottages have either partial water or garden views.  We do not have shore access.

Yes. you may surf the web from anywhere on the property-- in or out of the cottages. 

Most people can get cell phone reception on our property. However, cell phone reception is dependent on the individual carrier and we advise guests to check with their service provider for coverage in the area. For your convenience, we have a guest reception office area with a hard wired courtesy phone, which is open 24 hours a day

Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are a point of destination. Frequently people arrive for a day or two and find there's so much to see and do that they have not allotted enough time. We do have many guests who return year after year, so we suggest making reservations as early as possible to help insure you get the dates and cottage you desire.  It is sometimes possible to arrive and be accommodated without a reservation, but you have more options booking early.

Pets are welcome but only in certain cottages.  We charge a one-time 75$ fee per pet per stay.  Please call or email to inquire about a pet friendly cottage.  Smoking is restricted to your individual picnic table outside your cottage.

Since we are a small business, we don't have a late night person on the desk. We do, however, have a residential on-site manager who lives in the office building and may be contacted in the rare case of a late night/early morning emergency.

No. Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are located on Mount Desert Island, which is connected to the mainland by driving over a short bridge.

A car is recommended, however, we are a short 3-5 minute walk from the free Island Explorer shuttle, which runs from approximately June 23rd until after Columbus Day weekend. Also rental car agencies are located at the local airport off Mount Desert Island.

We have a local airport that services Bar Harbor just off Mount Desert Island (about 15 minutes away). We also have a regional airport in Bangor (1 hour) and one in Portland (3 hours).

Weather is much like all New England coastline communities. For your convenience, we recommend that you don't over pack, but bring layers of clothing for warm days and cooler evenings.

Yes. There are many stores throughout the island. Beer, wine and liquor can either be purchased in the supermarket/grocery or in the liquor stores. We are conveniently located near several.