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Historic Winter Harbor Cottage w/ Waterfront Views

Winter Harbor accommodation with kitchen

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TV, fireplace, books
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Winter Harbor, ME
  • Place, Grindstone Neck Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Winter Harbor

On waterfront.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Winter Harbor cottage, you'll find Grindstone Neck Golf Course and Schoodic Peninsula. Schoodic Point and Chapter Two Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Grindstone Neck Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Schoodic Peninsula - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 43 min drive - 37.7 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 56 min drive - 48.2 miles
  • West Street Historic District - 60 min drive - 51.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪The Barnacle - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Co - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Galyn's - ‬66 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Winter Harbor Cottage w/ Waterfront Views

Explore the best of coastal Maine from this cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage on Henry Cove. Located in the charming village of Winter Harbor, the recently renovated vacation rental offers both seclusion and easy access to sightseeing opportunities on Mt. Desert Island. And though Acadia National Park is a can't-miss, you might be content relaxing here: hiking the Schoodic trails and fishing off the town wharf. End each adventurous day with a barbecue and a bayside breeze on the waterfront lawn.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Walk to Shops & Restaurants | Pet Friendly (w/ Fee)

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2 (Loft): Full Bed, Twin/Full Bunk Bed

COTTAGE FEATURES: Dining table, books, board games, exposed wood beams, picture windows w/ water views, nautical beach cottage decor, brand new mattress and bed frame in bedroom 1, refinished floors
WATERFRONT VIEWS: Yard w/ picnic area, fire pit, lounge seating & gas grill, Henry Cove access
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, breakfast nook w/ seating, 4-burner range, dishwasher, dishware & flatware, Keurig coffee maker, tea kettle
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, towels/linens, hair dryer, iron/board, heating, window A/C units in bedrooms
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), exterior security camera (1, facing out)
ACCESSIBILITY: Stairs required to access, 2-story cottage
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), ample street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

LOCAL DRAWS: Henry’s Cove (on-site), Winter Harbor Town Wharf (0.5 miles), Winter Harbor Light (3 miles)
OUTDOOR FUN: Grindstone Neck Golf Course (0.9 miles), Frazer Point Park & Picnic Area (2 miles), Schoodic Point (5 miles), Taft Point Preserve (6 miles), Forbes Pond Preserve (6 miles)
SIGHTSEEING: Hancock (16 miles), Acadia National Park (37 miles), Bar Harbor (41 miles), Southwest Harbor (41 miles)
AIRPORT: Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (30 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2 pets)
- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $50 fee (+ taxes & fees)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located by the front door facing the front entryway. The camera is outward facing and does not look into interior spaces. The camera actively records video and sound activated by motion

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

497445

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Winter Harbor Cottage w/ Waterfront Views to the airport?

This cottage is 30 mi (40-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Winter Harbor Cottage w/ Waterfront Views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Historic Winter Harbor Cottage w/ Waterfront Views to the beach?

This cottage is 16.9 mi (24-min drive) from Rogers Point Beach.

Does Historic Winter Harbor Cottage w/ Waterfront Views offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Winter Harbor Cottage w/ Waterfront Views?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Historic Winter Harbor Cottage w/ Waterfront Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Winter Harbor Cottage w/ Waterfront Views?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Historic Winter Harbor Cottage w/ Waterfront Views have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Historic Winter Harbor Cottage w/ Waterfront Views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Historic Winter Harbor Cottage w/ Waterfront Views to downtown Winter Harbor?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Winter Harbor.

Historic Winter Harbor Cottage w/ Waterfront Views Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house and wonderful restaurants near by!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable house in a great little town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Margot t.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little town and close to the park. Enjoyed the views and proximity to the park
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great and Larry was really helpful and responsive!! Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy, view was gorgeous. Lovely little town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great rental! Cool history building,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AnneMarie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Winter Harbor . House was very clean and as described.
Southwest harbor view
Relaxing view from house
Had the pleasure of seeing a family of Deer on the road into Winter Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Great place on the water!

We rented this house for a relaxing and beautiful weekend. This place did not disappoint! Beautiful view with low or high tide. Overall great place for a family vacation by the water. The town is quiet and there are some great local restaurants and even a coffee shop up the road within walking distance.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable with an outstanding view of Winter Harbor. The living room is spacious and comfortable and there is a large, loft upstairs that has comfortable beds - a bunkbed and double bed. The stairs a re steep going to the loft, and might be something to consider if you have young kids or bad knees (we had neither). We really enjoyed our stay in the house and loved the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

songja c.

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

Annual summer Vacation

Excellent place for summer vacation. Easy to travel around and nice restraint nearby for lobster and other sea food. Wish house had a couple backside light so we could enjoy night time tides of sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John H.

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

beautiful views, very quiet.

The home is very nice and it’s very impressive what they have accomplished since the hurricane moved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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

Beautiful spot in lovely location

Loved the mesmerizing flow of the tide washing in and out. Whole place like a picture postcard of Maine coastal life. Highly recommend for relaxing and being close enough to Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Great Mini Vacation

Property was exactly as described. Smooth transaction, no issues whatsoever. Highly recommended. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Rebecca

Beautiful location with gorgeous views. Very historic and charming property. The park is just a few minutes away. The house is well equipped with everything you need. We loved using the grill and toasting marshmallows in the fire pit. Larry was very kind and helpful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robin o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful long weekend stay. Such a unique property in amazing location right on the water and easy walking distance from multiple great restaurants, walking/super short driving distance from Bar Harbor ferry, and easy driving distance from Schoodic peninsula trails, seaside rock scrambling, etc. Pre-stay communications were excellent and house access via key code super easy. We (4 adults, 1 teenager, 1 dog) loved the postcard views, comfy swivel chairs, and fire pit. Note that the upstairs bunk room plus bathroom is accessed by a steep staircase almost steep enough to be considered a ladder. But the stairs have excellent treads and the two only semi-fit 50 somethings plus 9 year old dog that slept up there ended up navigating them fine. TL;DR, we loved our stay and hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Perfect place to relax!

The house is a slice of heaven. Waking up to the tide waters and sea life was amazing. Perfectly situated on the cove. The home is welcoming and well equipped. We hope to return for another fabulous vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners of this property have worked hard to restore it since the 2024 storm that nearly totally destroyed it. The location of the cottage is perfect…within walking distance to several good restaurants (Treehouse Seaside Grill our favorite), a market across the street, and the ferry to Bar Harbor around the corner to name a few. Most everything you need for your stay is included. The view is lovely too from both inside and outside.Our only negative is that the downstairs bedroom really needs a new bed. I’m sure the owners will be working on replacing some pieces of furniture as they continue their renovations.Thank you for a relaxing stay in Winter Harbor!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Wonderful Stay!

What a terrific stay! The cottage is just adorable, clean and well stocked. Right on the water and walking distance to restaurants, coffee and shopping. Just a few miles to Acadia National Park. Winter Harbor is a quiet and beautiful alternative to crowded Bar Harbor. Great communication with the host and so accommodating and helpful. Will definitely stay here again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C

Winter Harbor, ME Cottage

Our stay was wonderful. For the second consecutive year, our family stayed at the cottage. From the first moment of excitement when you enter the cottage to see the outstanding view of Henry's Cove, to each night of our stay anticipating the next day in such a beautiful location, each of us had a great time! The house is perfectly situated in the the fishing village of Winter Harbor. Easy to walk to shops and restaurants, the grocery store is directly across the street. We visited Bar Harbor both by driving and taking the ferry which leaves from Bar Harbor. The house was clean and comfortable. The host Larry, is quick to respond if needed and easy to work with. We look foward to our next stay in the cottage!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary Greb

Price was good and the view is priceless!

It was such a cute home. Right on the water. We loved the fire pit. Such easy access to Schoodic Peninsula. We enjoyed the little town and the quiet side of Acadia. The store right across the street had all of the supplies we needed. We enjoyed the Wrinkled Pickle restaurant and the cute art and antique shops in town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Heaven in Winter Harbor

Everything was great. Best & unique location. We used our e-scooters and e-bikes. Host was top notch with easy communication. We are going back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

More than a place to sleep

Staying at Winter Harbor was fun. Much quieter than Bar Harbor and still close enough to things. The house is very close to the quiet side of Acadia. The house was fun to stay in. Right on the water. Able to watch the tide move in and out and the boats in the bay. Kitchen was well stocked. Still some finishing touches to complete on the rebuild of the house, but such a cool history. Owner was very responsive. House was comfortable and kid’s loved the upstairs. Totally recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

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

Winter Harbor bit of heaven

We wanted to spend a little time in Acadia National Park and found this Historic Winter Harbor Cabin. It was everything it was pictured to be. Sitting overlooking a beautiful bay we watched the tide role in and out and the birds by day and stars by night. Wonderful! The cabin had just the right rustic feel but was completely remodeled. Very clean and efficient. Really charming. Very near shops and restaurants - we walked to most places in town. We would highly recommend staying in this cabin and Larry, one of the owners, was very easy to contact with any questions. We would love to come back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kevin L.

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

Canceled 1 week out

Bad communication. After sending in full payment owner cancelled one week before our vacation. Left us high and dry with little explanation
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Trish F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

Our four night stay in Winter Harbor didn’t start great, but the home has great potential. There was a mixup between the owner and cleaner so when we arrived the home hadn’t been cleaned. It was bad. I contacted the owner and the cleaner arrived shortly after. The owner (Larry) was responsive and contacted me when the cleaners left. He was told “we did the best we could with the time we had.” I’m still not sure what that means since we didn’t give them a time limit. The home has a wonderful history. A winter storm hit the Harbor in January and because of the damage, the owners completely restored the home. We enjoyed watching the tide come in and go out, and the wildlife was abundant. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. What a treasure Schoodic Peninsula is!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024