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"Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central Mount Desert Island

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

"Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central Mount Desert Island

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 manager

Jean Sylvia

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Map
Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive
  • Village Green - 17 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 17 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Lunt's Lobster Pound - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Chart Room - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central Mount Desert Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central Mount Desert Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central Mount Desert Island?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central Mount Desert Island located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor vacation home is located in a rural location, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Long Pond and Acadia Repertory Theater. Maine Granite Industry Museum and Garland Farm are also within 6 mi (10 km).

"Moss Mountain Cottage" Clean, Private, Central Mount Desert Island Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Acadia but coat list vacation
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mig H., Bethany, CT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific!
Great house, great location, great stay! Owner helpful and easy to communicate with! Enjoyed everything about it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Place
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage in a peaceful setting
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Acadia
Wonderful host!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to Acadia, quiet, and oh-so-clean
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage on MDI
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
MOSS MOUNTAIN COTTAGE
THIS PROPERTY WAS CENTRAL TO MANY DIFFERENT AREAS.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lacey W., Oneonta, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we booked this property last minute without too much research, but it was perfect for what we needed. We traveled with a 1 year old, a 3 year old and 3 adults. There is a bedroom with two beds and a pack and play which was perfect for the kids. It was easy to get to and check in, and there was everything there you might need to cooking, clean-up, and they even left us some toys to play with for the kids. They also left us some cute gifts and a note which was appreciated, and plenty of information.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie L., Aiken, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Moss Mountain Cottage Gem
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

annette c., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort like home in private setting.
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home was perfect in every way. We wanted for nothing!
Fabulous!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Moss Mountain Cottage was the perfect place to stay for our baby daughter’s first trip to Maine with the family. Jean contacted us a week before the trip to make sure we had what we needed to check in smoothly. The cottage was clean with plenty of room for our party (she even had a pack’n play set up for our daughter when we got there). We had breakfast on the deck, and we had a nice fire in the evening. It was nice to be close enough to the trails and some local restaurants, but far away enough from the traffic and business of downtown. There was everything we needed at the house. Jean was very easy to contact and prompt in responding. My husband and I have been to Bar Harbor previously and have stayed at other homes, but this is one of our favorites and we would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture perfect cottage
Moss Mountain Cottage was the perfect vacation rental for our family. It’s location, Town Hill, was only a short drive to all of our favorite places on the island. The cottage was impeccably clean and well equipped. The addition of a fire pit in a beautifully landscaped garden was enjoyed by all. A huge thank you to Jean and Bill for inviting us into their picture perfect cottage!

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
THE best rental yet!
The entire experience with our stay was excellent! Jean was the most communicative and responsive host we have encountered. She went out of her way to make sure we were prepared for our trip and helped us find kayak rentals before we arrived, gave us great suggestions for eating and activities, and even made sure we knew how to work the A/C before the hot weather arrived. The cottage was spotless and had everything we could have possibly needed for our stay. We appreciated being away from the crowds, but only a short drive to Bar Harbor or Southwest Harbor. Even with some challenging weather, it made for a very comfortable week and we would eagerly return or recommend to friends and family. Thank you, Jean and Bill - we hope to see you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin N., Fairlee, VT

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place for a quiet calm thanksgiving
This is, in short, the perfect place for a quiet weekend on the island. The location is lovely and secluded, but central to all of what MDI has. My friends and I are hikers and we were able to access with short drives all of the best trailheads. In mornings, and on thanksgiving before feasting, we walked to a delightful preserve just down the road. Jean is a wonderful, kind, and caring host and the house was spotless, well cleaned (to avoid COVID), and we’ll set up to welcome us after a bit of a harrowing drive through the snow. I can not recommend enough - and the price is just a cherry on top! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
Jean- thank you for renting us your cottage. It was so beautiful! The beds were comfortable and the cottage was so relaxing to stay. You were extremely attentive to all of my questions about the area and with giving me recommendations on where to go. The welcome basket was beautiful and the homemade jam is so tasty! Moss Mountain Cottage is extremely homey and I would 100% rent again if I make it up to Maine in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great host
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay away spot during quarantine
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic in every way!
We had a wonderful experience renting Moss Mountain Cottage for a week. The house was immaculate and had the perfect amount of space for a family of 5. Jean was an amazing host! We really appreciated all of the details she put into making our stay comfortable. The house is a perfect location to stay away from the crowds in Bar Harbor but still only a 15 min drive to the park entrance. We hope to stay there again some day. Highly recommended!!

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay in Bar Harbor!
Thanks Bill and Jean for a wonderful Thanksgiving get away at your property. EVERYTHING was perfect. We appreciated your timely communications and the ease of checking in and out. The home was exactly what we needed to spend time with the family over the holiday. It was nice to arrive to a kitchen that was stocked with more than everything we needed as far as cooking utensils and supplies. Beds were comfortable and a great laundry room to stay ahead of the dirty winter clothes. The home was nicely decorated making it warm and welcoming. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Westminster

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
Cannot say enough good things about our recent trip to MDI. Moss Mountain Cottage fit our needs and more. While the weather did not cooperate for us to utilize the outdoor grill or fire pit, we felt completely at home with the many small touches that Jean and Bill fit into this home. The house is about 10-12 minutes from Bar Harbor, but the drive is easy. The rooms are spacious and fill with light during the day. It was nice to have parking off the road and to feel like we were tucked away after a long day of sight-seeing. Had we wanted to cook all meals at home, there was more than adequate kitchen utensils and spices for doing so. We were appreciative of the extra steps that Jean went to for making our short, but full stay easy. Will plan to stay here in the future! Great find!