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Escape to Prospect Harbor and unwind in this serene 1-bedroom vacation rental cottage, nestled amongst towering trees. Savor fresh lobster on the elevated deck with seating, fire pit, and hammock as you watch the sun set over stunning waterfront views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Waterfront Prospect Harbor Cottage: Yard, Fire Pit

  • Escape to Prospect Harbor, ME, and indulge in a serene coastal getaway at this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental cottage. Nestled amongst towering trees, this cozy retreat offers endless natural beauty and outdoor activities. Venture out onto the nearby hiking trails in the Schoodic section of Acadia National Park or discover the quaint coastal villages of Mount Desert Island. Come home to dine on fresh lobster, and watch the sun go down from the deck!

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    Stainless Steel Appliances | Close to Wineries | Stunning Waterfront Views

    Bedroom: Queen Bed

    MAIN FEATURES: Elevated deck w/ seating, fire pit, hammock, Smart TV w/ cable, board games, 4-seat dining table
    KITCHEN: Drip & single-serve coffee maker, microwave, stove/oven, dishware & flatware, refrigerator, toaster, trash bags/paper towels
    GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer & dryer, towels/linens, hair dryer, iron/board, central air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, laundry detergent, landline phone
    FAQ: Homeowner on-site (separate unit)
    ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story cottage, interior stairs to enter
    PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

    -- THE LOCATION --

    LOCAL WINE: Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and Distillery (9 miles), Catherine Hill Winery (22 miles), Shalom Organic Orchard & Winery (23 miles), Bar Harbor Cellars (35 miles)
    LIGHTHOUSES: Prospect Harbor Lighthouse (3 miles), Winter Harbor Light (10 miles), Petit Manan Lighthouse (14 miles), Egg Rock Lighthouse (43 miles), Bass Harbor Head Light Station (47 miles)
    GET OUTSIDE: Schoodic Woods (5 miles), Taft Point Preserve - Frenchman Bay Conservancy (9 miles), Wild Acadia Camping Resort (27 miles), Down East Fishing Gear (31 miles), Northeast Harbor Golf Club (42 miles)
    MORE TO DO: Winter Harbor (4 miles), Schoodic Arts for All (4 miles), Downeast Acadia Regional Tourism (17 miles), West Marine (43 miles)
    AIRPORT: Bangor International Airport (55 miles)

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No parties, events, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
    - NOTE: Please note that the homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay
    - NOTE: This single-story cottage requires a set of interior stairs to enter

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving 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: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

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 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

About the area

Located in Prospect Harbor, this cottage is on the beach. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Cadillac Mountain. Prayer Labyrith and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Prospect Harbor travel guide
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Prospect Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Schoodic Peninsula
    Schoodic Peninsula
    6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Grindstone Neck Golf Course
    10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Chapter Two Art Gallery
    11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North
    11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Schoodic Point
    19 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Bakery
    8 min drive
  • The Pickled Wrinkle
    5 min drive
  • Bunkers Seafood And Spirits
    7 min drive
  • Lunch on the Wharf
    12 min drive
  • Chase's Restaurant
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Prospect Harbor Cottage: Yard, Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Prospect Harbor Cottage: Yard, Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Prospect Harbor Cottage: Yard, Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Prospect Harbor Cottage: Yard, Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Prospect Harbor Cottage: Yard, Fire Pit located?

Nestled on the beach, this Prospect Harbor cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Schoodic Peninsula, Grindstone Neck Golf Course and Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North. Mrs JC's WildLife Ecology Center and Chapter Two Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Waterfront Prospect Harbor Cottage: Yard, Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

9.8

Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamella

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful property in a forested quiet area and the charming cottage is really nicely designed, decorated, and appointed. Our hosts were just as wonderful! The quiet roads through the forest gave us endless walks with frequent views of inlets and lakes, and occasional interactions with friendly and interesting local people. Acadia Ntl park is an easy drive away and it is amazing. We loved so many things about this property and area and we can't wait to go back.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prospect Harbor

Had a wonderful time. Beautiful place & location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect home away from home!

Our stay at Tranquil Retreat was delightfull. The Cottage was well equipped and nicely decorated. It was private and very tranquil setting. The owners, Debbie and John were helpfull and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jayce

This was such a great little getaway!

Lovely property and sweet owners! We felt right at home. We got to see the moonlight over the ocean watching the tide come in over the rocks.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property, tranquil setting, wonderful owners!

Can't say enough about this beautiful rental on Prospect Harbor! Gorgeous property, a most comfortable home with all of the necessities and owners were friendly and hospitable. We loved the entire area which is just untouched beauty. It was close enough to all of the sites we wanted to go to but remote enough to really unplug and relax. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

We were very pleased with our decision to book here. John and Debbie were on excellent hosts. The property is located in an attractive area with short duration access to many of the attractions that drew us to the area. The property was very clean and great for a stay. With an oceanside view and a nice area to sit by the water, it really was a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend

I cannot say enough good things about this beautiful waterfront property. It is perfect for a couple's escape. We were looking to be away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, and this stay fit that. The kitchen was gorgeous and had everything I needed to cook. The balcony was a peaceful place to eat dinner while listening to the waves. The hosts communicates quickly but also gave all the privacy we craved. If I'm ever back in Maine, I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meggan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect space and wonderful hosts!

We absolutely loved our stay. The space is homey, light filled, incredible views and stocked with everything you need. Might just be my favorite place I've ever stayed. The host was so helpful and offered great tips from everything from groceries to good restaurants to the best night to build a fire. I would absolutely stay here again. Only thing to keep in mind is it's an hour from Acadia and local food options are limited. Not at all a negative, as it also meant you are out of the touristy areas and could really unplug. Just worth it to have a good amount of groceries to last in case you rather just stay in and enjoy what this peaceful retreat has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Shoreline Stay

We enjoyed the location of this quaint home that had easy access to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The property manager made us feel at home with a welcome basket. We found the directions very accurate and were able to take advantage of hikes during the day on the schoodic penisula as well as the firepit right on site along the shoreline to close our our evenings. The air conditioning window units cooled down the house if they were on for a few hours. The wash machine machine was a plus and there was a cooler in addition to bug spray and a lighter available for adventuring! We enjoyed our stay and experience in Maine with this great stay ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Tranquil Retreat

This cottage and location is perfect in every way! The cottage is lovely, with attention to every detail. Very updated and very well stocked with everything you could need. The bed is very comfortable. Lots of amenities. Tastefully decorated. The property is right on the water and the views are breathtaking. We sat on the deck each morning for our breakfast and tranquil is the best description. Quiet! And we occasionally heard the call of the loons! Bar Harbor, and all it has to offer is about an hour drive, and we did go over there each day. But it was well worth the drive to be away from all of the noise and commercialism in the evenings and mornings. I cannot recommend this cottage enough !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nannette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place: peaceful and restorative

This was the nicest home we have stayed in. It was immaculate. The kitchen supplies were top notch, lovely to cook with. The view from the small porch is enchanting. Perfect place for a cup of coffee or glass of wine. We had a fire in the pit a couple of times…stars were amazing. Nearby there are several good restaurants, but especially recommend the homemade blueberry soft serve ice cream at Me and Ben’s. The park at Schoodic Penensula is very close and what wonderful views. The main park is a lovely hour drive away and very easy to get to. There is a lot to do and see right around the house, too. Nice antique shops. Each day, however, we were so happy to get back to our lovely cottage. A few tips; buy your own firewood along the way at a “camp wood” station…need cash. Wi-Fi was not very strong. Groceries in Ellsworth is best place to get supplies. Hosts were prompt in reply and very helpful. Would highly recommend this stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Taylor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful property, Poor Communication Skills

This apartment was clean and on a beautiful peace of property next to the Ocean. The owners are right next door so there is no real sense of privacy to this place. The communication I had with the management company EVOLVE was the absolute worst I have had to ever deal with. A week before my trip, I sent them a request to reduce my stay by 4 days because I had to get back to be with my father who is at MD Anderson in Houston dying of cancer. I messaged them on the VRBO app and did not ever get a response for 72 hours. I finally got someone to respond by email but there was a huge lag in the time between sending the email and them responding. They offered me some minuscule amount of credit for leaving early. The WiFi did not work at all. The access point was in the owners house but too far away to get a useable signal. That apartment needs its own wireless router in there. The place and the area were clean and beautiful so it was not a complete bust. Will come back to the area but find a different place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location, nice views, close to Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

diane l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place - beautiful views, spotless and designed to make you feel the airy-ness of the place. Couldn’t have asked for nicer place and hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ERIC H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was super clean and had everything you would need to enjoy your stay. Enjoyed the view of the harbor from the deck and relaxing out by the fire pit in the afternoon. The hosts were very friendly and kind but also unobtrusive. Would definitely recommend and book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The apartment has been well cared for and offers all of the amenities for a fabulous stay. We were greated with a very much appreciated goodie basket of snacks and a kind welcome message from the owner. This was welcome as we arrived after driving many hours that day.Communication with the owner was excellent. The location is near the Schoodic Peninsula which is a wonderful area to explore. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Will return. This is our 2nd stay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing honeymoon

My Husband and I spent our honeymoon at this wonderfully peaceful property. The accommodations were excellent and the place very clean and charming. A bit of a drive from Acadia, but worth it for the peace and quiet right on the water. We’d love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Coastal Maine Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful cottage in Prospect Harbor. It was equipped with everything we might need and more. The owner was so helpful and quick to respond to any questions we had. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Tranquil Retreat, indeed!

This was one of the loveliest vacation rentals I’ve had. The views are incredible, the space has lots of little touches as well as being stocked with everything needed. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and would love to come back soon! Thank you, Debby and John!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Fantastic Cottage

Location was beautiful. Cottage was outstanding. Make sure to take advantage of sitting by the shore. Communications with Debby was quick and easy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pamella

What a wonderful place!

We spent 10 days in this lovely, quiet place. The cottage is beautifully made and outfitted. It feels spacious, and the artwork, furniture, and kitchen equipment, and bathroom supplies are all very nice. It has everything needed to live comfortably and really relax. The views out every window are pretty and the balcony overlooking the lovely yard, trees, and ocean was the best place to sit and enjoy coffee, or the moon. The quiet roads in this area offer long walks through forest with frequent views of ocean, inlet, or lake. Acadia National Park is close and amazing. Our hosts were so lovely - relaxed, and generous, and fun to talk with. They gave us good advice whenever we asked. We look forward to returning to see them as well as their beautiful part of the world.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Peaceful and gorgeous!

What a wonderful stay at Tranquil Retreat! Visiting the Schoodic Peninsula for an art residency, I was seeking a rental that would provide a quiet and restorative space when not working in the studio nearby. This apartment was perfect, and I look forward to returning. Communication was timely, friendly, and informative. There was a welcome basket full of goodies upon arrival! The owners next door were helpful and responsive, while not at all intrusive. The space was tastefully decorated, extremely clean, neat, and equipped with everything one might need. What really completed this gorgeous home away from home were the ocean views, sounds, autumn color, and the deck from which to enjoy them all with coffee or wine, which I enjoyed even with the chilly October temps.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

This was the perfect place for my husband and I to escape after a stressful few months. It was quiet, charming, peaceful and close enough to Acadia and to Bar Harbor to be able to do everything we wanted to do. Debby and John were also fantastic and left us with a basket of goodies and great suggestions of things to do in the area. It was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn I.

Awesome vacation

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The accommodations were beautiful and very comfortable, and the view from the property is gorgeous and peaceful. We enjoyed sitting by the water and lying in the nearby hammock. We loved hiking and watching the waves at Schoodic Point, which is very close to the property. We also took several trips to the Mt. Desert Island portion of Acadia National park, which was approximately an hour's drive away. Fantastic vacation, highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017