Goose Cove Cottage

Enjoy the peace and quiet of your own private hide-away in this newly renovated vacation rental nestled on a 2-acre wooded lot. It is located within easy reach of Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, and the other villages and sights of Mt. Desert Island. This property is perfect for family and friends who want close proximity to shopping, restaurants, whale watching, the park, and other attractions when desired - yet, far enough away from the activity, noise, crowded streets and traffic to enjoy quiet time alone together when preferred. Among the conveniences to be found within easy reach are seafood restaurants, live or cooked lobster to carry away (at local prices), a grocery store, gas stations, the Bar Harbor Airport, and several information centers for the Island. Beautiful ocean scenery starts at the end of the street. Schoodic Peninsula, a spectacular, though frequently overlooked, portion of Acadia National Park located on the mainland, is a short 45- minute drive a little further “Down East.”

This “home-away-from-home” offers 3 bedrooms (2 with king beds and 1 with a queen), each outfitted with HD LCD televisions and DVD players. The common living area is equipped with a 50" HD plasma television, an up convert DVD player, and a surround sound system. Cable TV is also provided so that you don't have to miss your favorite programs and sporting events. Wireless Internet access makes it easy to keep in touch with work, friends, or other concerns using your personal laptop computer. And when you are ready to enjoy a “home cooked” meal, you will find a fully equipped kitchen and a gas grill that is conveniently located on a large, private deck just off the dining area through sliding glass doors. Eat inside or out. (See more photos)

There are several towns and villages you may want to visit in addition to Bar Harbor (which is only a little more than 10 miles from Goose Cove Cottage). Somesville is situated at the head of Somes Sound, a fjord-like embayment 5 miles long, and is a 15-minute drive. It takes about 20 minutes to reach Northeast Harbor, an affluent yachting community known for its beautiful homes and the Asticou Azalea Gardens. From there you can board a ferry* to the scenic Cranberry Isles. Southwest Harbor and Bass Harbor are on what is considered the “quiet” side of the Island. In 20 to 25 minutes you can be visiting these quaint fishing villages, exploring Bass Harbor Lighthouse, or taking the ferry* to Swan's Island. *(Be sure to check schedules and fares in advance.)

Acadia National Park is known for its raw beauty and panoramic views along the Park Loop Road, also known as “Ocean Drive,” that takes you to well-known sights such as Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, and Cadillac Mountain where you can be one of the first in the continental United States to view the sunrise over the Atlantic ocean and Gulf of Maine. If you like hiking or scenic walks, take time to discover the famous Carriage Roads that weave through the Park. There are also over 120 miles of hiking trails for your enjoyment or take a walk along the shoreline.