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Cottage on the Hill overlooking Acadia Mountains, nearby Bay and Acadia Park

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Snow and ski sports
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Surry, ME
  • Toddy Pond
    20 min drive
  • Wild Acadia Fun Park
    24 min drive
  • Acadia National Park
    30 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    31 min drive

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About the area

Surry

Located in Surry, this cottage is within a 15-minute drive of Woodlawn Museum and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters. .This cottage is 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Acadia National Park and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Toddy Pond.
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 30 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 44 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 48 min drive
  • Village Green - 48 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 58 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Josie's Country Store and Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pat S Pizza Ellsworth - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lunt's Lobster Pound - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blaze Brewing Blue Hill - ‬13 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.

Cottage on the Hill overlooking Acadia Mountains, nearby Bay and Acadia Park

The Cottage on a Hill is located in a spacious, newly-renovated Maine barn on a beautiful and historic farm. It is a five minute walk to nearby scenic Morgan Bay, very close to hiking trails, biking and swimming. Acadia National Park is about 45 minutes away.

The farm offers a seasonal performing arts center featuring classical, jazz, singer songwriter and blues series among others.

Few rental spaces offer all of this in a ten-minute radius.

Pets: Dogs and cats are welcome, but you must contact me in advance so we can discuss details. Upon approval, there is an additional cleaning fee of $50.00 for the one pet or $80 for two pets. The fee for the first pet is included in your VRBO total. If bringing more than one pet, the additional pet fee is payable in cash at checkout. Stays longer than 7 days will need to discuss possible additional pet cleaning fees with the host. Please note that many animals live near the property and frequently walk through it (such as deer, wild turkeys, neighbors' cats, etc.) A porcupine lives under one of the barns, so we recommend keeping dogs on a leash when outside to avoid injury.

Late arrivals after 9:00 PM are subject to a late fee of $25.00.

Additional guests: For more than 2 guests, there is an additional fee of $25 per guest per night.

Guests like these places:

• PugNuts - Some of the finest Ice Cream & Gelato in Maine and Beyond
• Perrys Lobster Shack - Fresh catch lobsters
• Surry Arts and Events - Fine performances June to October.
• Buckle Coffe
• Blue Hill Wine Shop
• Blue Hill COOP

Ellsworth:

• Rooster Brother
• Fog Town
• Flexit Cafe
• Finns Irish Pub
• Provender
• Union River Lobster
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free cottage features books, a music library, and a playground.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Property Manager/Owner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
5 total pets

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
This property uses solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Apartment With a View Surry
Apartment With a View Apartment
Apartment With a View Apartment Surry

Cottage on the Hill overlooking Acadia Mountains, nearby Bay and Acadia Park Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 52 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caroline K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary get away
Overall the stay was nice. The cabin was clean and had a functional kitchen. However, to check in, we had to call the host directly and have him meet us. We couldn’t get in contact with the host despite multiple attempts and wound up having to wait on site for him to reach out to us to get in. This also made would have made it difficult had we needed anything during our stay. There wasn’t any shampoo or conditioner as there should have been but we wound up purchasing those ourselves to avoid having to get in contact with the host. Also, if you are looking for a private getaway, this isn’t it. There are two other cottages with in 10 steps. There are others slightly farther away. We didn’t mind it as we were gone all day each day so it suited our needs. And bring warm clothes in the fall/winter. The heater doesn’t effectively heat up the whole space. Overall, it was a good place and worked for us and it was convenient to Acadia, bar harbor, and everything else we wanted to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic
Nice rustic cabin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just the quiet needed
I came here stressed and this was the perfect place to unwind. Saw some very cool wildlife. Came for Acadia which is about an hour away (CANNOT beat the price for being relatively close).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene
Great spot to relax, close enough to visit Acadia and Bar Harbor. Wish we would have stayed longer. Could see and hear multiple wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and affordable
I enjoyed staying at Alan's place. He met me at the property and showed me around the apartment, explaining everything I needed to know. I very much like that kind of in person treatment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rustic cottage with a view
The uniqueness of the property was very inviting. Everything about the stay was very comfortable and it's a very quiet location.I was able to go for a nature walk just .1 miles away and bike to a beach that was 2.4 miles away. It was a bit of a distance from Bar Harbor but a lovely scenic drive to get there and back. Alan was a wonderful host and we did a lovely campfire one of the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty good!
Alan (the owner) I don’t think uses the Vrbo app so he will reach out to you by phone number place was nice and clean didn’t really have a view though but I wasn’t there for the view I wanted to go see the place which I did but it’s a nice place would stay again. But if your are staying multiple days make sure to bring your own shampoo and body wash
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ted f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Apartment with a View
Very quiet property. Beautiful view of Acadia. Very well equipped for a multi-day stay. Full size refrigerator, new induction cook top, new cook ware. Great internet service. Small music venue on site with performances often. Owner very helpful and accommodating by allowing us to bring our 2 small dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful setting near Acadia
Lovely apartment in old converted barn quite smartly and comfortably furnished. Alan made us and our large dog feel at home. Thanks so much for a quiet break from July crowds!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alec L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, indeed!
Alan was a wonderful host, and this property is absolutely gorgeous. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return! With that in mind, here are a few things that might be helpful for a future renter to know. None of them are problems, just differences from the norm that could take some folks by surprise. - The room does not have standard height ceilings. I'm 6"3, and had to duck slightly to go under the central support beam and in/out of the bathroom and shower. Not a problem for me, but it might trigger claustrophobia or bruised foreheads in others! - The kitchen is well-stocked, but does not include a stove. The listing does not mention one, but my wife and I have become so used to VRBO rentals having them that the lack was surprising and caused a small hiccup in the first night's dinner plans. - The water in the apartment comes from a well, and has a very strong metallic smell from iron content. The kitchen tap water is filtered and wonderful to drink, but if you're not used well water then taking a shower might surprise you. I had to reassure my daughter that there was nothing wrong with the water. :) - There is no TV. Normally that would be a massive bonus in our books, but we were invested in the Olympics and sad to miss the competitions on our first night there. (I know, I know. What a first-world problem to have!) Again, we absolutely loved our stay here and would definitely recommend the property to someone wanting to get away from it all in Maine!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet respite
The property was as rustic as promised, including the mice (!). Views of Acadia, when we could see through the mist, were lovely. Alan was responsive when we discovered a plumbing problem for which he worked out a solution. We would encourage him to update the listing to NOT include an oven. We chose this listing because it offered a full kitchen. Also, the overall rules list would benefit from updated Wifi information. And there were few back-up supplies. Although we were directed to use any toiletries, the bathroom cupboard was empty. That written, the bed and futon were amazingly comfortable, and our stay, overall, was pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Acadia trip
Farmhouse apartment was nice and well equipped. Property was beautiful and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay in Maine with easy access to Ellsworth and Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Love the location. The view of the mountains was awesome. Alan is a very gracious host. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

wade r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage with a view
Wife and I really enjoyed the stay. Deer Isle and Stonington are must sees. Blaze Brewery in Blue Hill
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
All that you need (and more)
Very nice, full kitchen (which I didn't really need!). Bathrooms are more than adequate with plenty of hot water. May be slightly more rustic if that's not your thing (or, just what you want if it is!)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Johns Q.

Not as advertised
Wrong cabin. Nasty, grimy. Owner is a JERK! Screamed at me where to drive/park, etc as if I’d been there before. Do not stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Maine Experience
Alan was very hospitable during our stay. He walked us through the rental and offered recommendations for local restaurants, hike trails, and viewpoints. Alan was only a phone call away whenever we needed anything or had any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surry Barn Apartment
The apartment was not as it appeared in VRBO photos. The pics must have been taken by a professional photographer when you compare the actual place to the “apartment.” It was clean but extremely rustic - and perhaps this is ok with some. The smell is very musty perhaps because this is an actual renovated barn. There are three apartments in this barn which could also make it very noisy at times. Views are not as portrayed. However, the host, Alan, was very friendly and we enjoyed meeting him.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyably Rustic and Peaceful
A good base camp for visiting the Acadia National Park area without the maddening crowds.. we enjoyed the 45 minute drive each way to/from the Acadia NP area... light traffic on the 2-lane highways/roadways to Ellsworth made this a nice way to start and finish each day. But, be sure you stock up on snacks/food to cook because you won't find any nearby restaurants - and that's what makes it such a great location! It's definitely a more rustic interior than your typical hotel/motel but that's part of the charm. The kitchen is well stocked with cookware and utensils, etc. and the overall open layout is very "loft" like. We really enjoyed the location and the host is welcoming and informative - they've been in the area for decades and are a great resource.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Marcie V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what we expected
We did not end up staying here because of the quality of the room. The carpet was wet, it was smaller than expected, and the entryway was dirty and had cobwebs. Despite my filing out the form for 5 adults, the owner was surprised we had adults. He did promptly offer us a refund, but we ended up spending double on a last-minute hotel room because of the change.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tobin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, relaxing space
The property was ideally placed. The grounds were gorgeous. And the space itself ead peaceful, clean, and graciously appointed. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Jacquie L., Weston, Connecticut, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Could be good
If you are going to stay here, I suggest one of the cabins which look great. As for the “apartment with a view” - your view most likely will be other guests grilling just a few feet from your bedroom window on what turns out to be a communal deck, or sitting at the fire ring in front of the apartment with the smoke wafting inside. On the very hot, muggy nights I was there I had to close my windows (and, for privacy, my blinds).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, convenient spot
Everything was as advertised, comfortable and convenient spot if you want to be near Acadia but away from the crowds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

AMY H.

Lovely & Quiet Weekend Away in Maine
Such a beautiful setting and the unseasonably warm weather made our stay that much better! Rustic accommodations made the experience truly enchanting. And the tour of the music hall where legends have played over the past 50 years was amazing! Lots of history and tales to be told here and in the nearby towns. Stroll Blue Hill and Ellsworth Main Streets -- dining and the breweries are must do's!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina P., Brunswick, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness
Magestic views
Quiet, rustic cabin with beautiful views, close to many hiking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022