Nestled in the village of Town Hill, Moss Mountain Cottage offers a serene retreat on 5 private wooded acres. Unwind in the spacious living area, explore Acadia National Park's nearby lakes and shores or enjoy a BBQ on the deck with beautiful flower gardens.
Moss Mountain Cottage is a clean, bright, spacious 3-bedroom/two bath cape-style home nestled on 5 private wooded acres in the village of Town Hill. Less than a mile away is the Town Hill Market, noted for its delicious homemade sandwiches and snacks, and where you can access the free Island Explorer shuttle from June to September. Our central location is a short drive to either Long Pond or Echo Lake (part of Acadia National Park) for swimming, kayaking and canoeing, as well as walks to the shore at the nearby Nature Conservancy or along the Blue Horizons pathway. Moss Mountain Cottage offers a heated and air-conditioned home, with a bright, spacious and open living, kitchen and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry room, a first floor bedroom with ¾ bath (shower), two large 2nd story bedrooms that share a full bath with tub/shower combination, wireless internet, TV and Blueray DVD player (no cable - 17 local channels, Netflix and DVD library), games and books are all part of the package. Linens, towels and blankets are also provided. Outside you will find a large front and side yard where children can play, a deck with a gas grill and outside dining, a patio/fire pit with a supply of wood and ample seating - all surrounded by beautiful flower gardens. Free parking is available for up to three vehicles..
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,700 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
No street shoes inside the house
No large parties - loud noise travels easily in rural areas.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Bar Harbor, this vacation home is in a rural area and near a water park. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding, ice skating, and snowmobiling. Visit our Bar Harbor travel guide
Is "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central MDI - 2025 updated kitchen pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central MDI - 2025 updated kitchen?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central MDI - 2025 updated kitchen?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central MDI - 2025 updated kitchen located?
Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company and within 6 mi (10 km) of Acadia National Park and Long Pond. Acadia Repertory Theater and Bubble Rock are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Nice quiet spot tucked away in the privacy of a wooded lot. The landscaping and fire pit add to the relaxing atmosphere. Owners were very responsive and left a wonderful welcome gift. Easy check-in / check-out. Short drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Enjoyed our stay.
Our grouped loved this property, and we would most definitely stay here again if our travels bring us back to the area. Quiet, well-equipped and very comfortable. All of the previous praises are well-deserved.
Beautiful vacation home. Had an extremely well stocked kitchen and lovely outdoor deck. The bedrooms were very spacious and comfortable. We all enjoyed our stay.
It was an easy spot to explore Mount Desert Island from. I would highly recommend this rental. Jean had everything set up for us and was easy to communicate with.
My adult family enjoyed our week-long stay at Moss Mountain Cottage. It was very clean and comfortable in a convenient, yet private location. Beautiful, thoroughly maintained backyard, with a deck and also a fire pit with chairs. Good communication. Jean responded quickly to messages and stopped by for yard maintenance
This was a magnificent VRBO. My kids remarked when we finished out trip that, "I think this was the nicest VRBO we've ever stayed in!" It was the perfect size for our family of 4 + in-laws. The kitchen was well-equipped and had all the basic staples we needed for our week. The beds were comfy and the rooms were large. We especially enjoyed the patio and secluded setting to relax after our days hiking in Acadia National Park. Bar Harbor is also close. Make sure you stop by the Travelin' Lobster for lunch if you are at the cabin during the day! It's very close, very delicious, economically priced, and very popular.
This was a great place to stay in Acadia. We had five grown people in our group and we fit completely comfortably in the house. Everything was clean and well stocked; we did not want for anything. The grounds are so well maintained and great fun to hang out in. With a cheerful fire and some cold drinks, hanging out on the patio apres-hike is a perfect summer vacation activity. It's close to the Travelling Lobster and Island Takeout as well. The host is perfectly communicative and had a wonderful welcome package waiting for us. Stay here if you can!!
Great house, great location, great stay! Owner helpful and easy to communicate with! Enjoyed everything about it!
Michael and Elizabeth M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Weihua N.
21 August 2017
Jean is a wonderful host! The house is at a great location!
Our family of 6 just completed a wonderful vacation at Moss cottage! It has everything we need and the house is close to most attractions and shopping area. Would come back again!
We had a great experience staying at Moss Mountain Cottage. Everything was very clean and organized and any questions that we had were outlined in a great binder that Jean provided along with brochures and ideas of things to do during our stay. House was super cozy and it made everything super convenient! Definitely felt like a home away from home!
The cottage was wonderful! It had everything that was needed, well stocked. The location was centrally located to everything. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Moss Mt. Cottage. The property was by far the cleanest and best equipped we’ve stayed at. Jean was the perfect host, answering our questions and making sure we were comfortable even during a power outage. We highly recommend this property, and hope to return!
Comfortable, clean, spacious, private, and well appointed. Jean is an incredibly thoughtful and thorough host who has considered every detail to make sure that you feel relaxed and 'at home away from home' while enjoying all that MDI has to offer.
Rob K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela F.
21 June 2018
Perfection!
Great location, comfortable, clean, well stocked, and the owner is super friendly and helpful.
I have stayed in many vacation rental properties and this one is in my top five.
Don't think about -- book this house!
Angela F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Bart K.
16 September 2017
Great Value
This cottage was very clean, surprisingly roomy, well stocked with appliances, etc., and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend it.
THIS PROPERTY WAS CENTRAL TO MANY DIFFERENT AREAS.
Theresa F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cathy U.
1 October 2018
Wonderful place that felt like Home
This is one of the most well equipped homes I’ve stayed in. Jean has thought of everything you could need. It’s a very comfortable place and feels more like home than a rental. Jean is great to work with. The location is very convenient. It’s close to Acadia and Bar Harbor.
The house feels a lot bigger than how it looks from website. It’s beautiful and well stocked and has everything we need. The bedroom is spacious and comfortable. we really enjoyed our stay. The owner Jean is so kind, she goes out of the way to make sure the house is in the best condition and her guests are comfortable. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a safe, clean, friendly place to stay in Acadia.
We had a wonderful stay at Moss Mountain Cottage. The property was clean and exactly as described. The beds were comfortable, the cottage was spacious, and it had air conditioning!
We appreciated that it was quiet and secluded off the road in a beautiful wooded area. The location was great for exploring the island - easy to get to Bar Harbor, to hiking in Acadia and to the "quiet side" of the island. A bonus is that it is minutes away from our favorite lobster pound, The Travelin Lobster.
We were so lucky to have chosen this cottage for our week long stay in Maine. It's very clean, quiet and we felt very safe staying here during times of COVID. The owners were very thoughtful to provide such a well stocked home for their guests. The king bed was very comfortable and there were nice towels for the bath. Jean provided great communication during our stay. We highly recommend Moss Mountain Cottage for your Maine vacation.
The beds are comfortable and kitchen is well stocked with cookware and pantry items which makes it easy to cook and eat meals at home, which was our preference during Covid. Backyard is quiet with we enjoyed making a fire and watching the stars. It seems like everything on MDI is an easy drive from Moss Mountain Cottage! We explored hiking trails and beaches during the day.
Moss Cottage exceeded our expectations in every way. It was clean, well-appointed, organized and very private. The outside deck and garden/patio were lovely and we enjoyed watching the local wildlife - like the snowshoe rabbit munching on Jean's garden. The location was very convenient and encouraged us to explore the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island. Jean was a great host and made us feel so welcome! I would encourage anyone to stay at Moss Cottage.