NEW OWNERS AS OF MARCH 2025…read more If you're looking for a quiet place to rest before catching the sunrise, I highly recommend Eden Valley in Bar Harbor. They offer both motel-style rooms and cottages--though I can only speak to the motel room, as I didn't stay in a cottage. I met the two new owners, sisters from New York, who were actively making upgrades and working on the landscaping. They were incredibly kind and accommodating, even placing me in a room away from other guests so I could enjoy a peaceful night's sleep. The room was clean and comfortable, with great amenities. The bed was cozy, the air conditioning worked perfectly, and the rate was very reasonable--about $100 with tax. The only downside was the water pressure in the shower and a slight delay before the hot water kicked in. Other than that, no complaints. Check-in was super convenient. Instead of keys or cards, they use a keypad system with a code programmed specifically for each guest--reset after every stay. Great for travelers who are in and out. There's no on-site restaurant, but the motel is only five minutes from town. The property features a scenic view of a field and trees, plus a pond and small play structure. If you're planning to spend most of your time exploring the area and just need a quiet, comfortable place to sleep, this is a fantastic choice. Good parking, great people, and a relaxing environment. Would 100% stay again.

I stayed here for 3 nights and honestly, the first night already ruined it for me. Around midnight,…read moreafter a long, tiring day of hiking, we were told we had to switch rooms because they had placed us in the wrong one. We had to pack up everything and move from Room 6 to Room 27 in the middle of the night. And to make things worse, they gave us the wrong key code to the new room, so we were stuck outside for a while. What really made the experience worse was the lack of professionalism from John, the person in charge. He wasn't helpful, never apologized, and didn't seem to care at all about the inconvenience. Not even a "sorry" after making us do all that at midnight. It was a very frustrating and disappointing start to our trip. I would not recommend staying here, especially if you're expecting basic hospitality and accountability.

We stayed at Tide Watch Cabins for our anniversary and had a great time. The cabin space is perfect…read morefor a couple and a dog. The view is spectacular, and we had a great time watching the tide come in and go out. They also put flowers in the room for our anniversary! The restaurant next door (same owners) brought us food on the patio outside the cabin, so we were able to have a private little dinner. The cabins are very close to the Hull's Cove Entrance of Acadia and about five minutes drive to downtown Bar Harbor, but still nice and quiet. Definitely a place to return to!

Stayed for a short visit to Bar Harbor/Acadia recently. The cabins are small but cute. We stayed…read morewith our pup and there was plenty of room for the three of us. Rooms were clean and had everything needed (microwave, mini fridge, toaster, coffeemaker with thier own coffee blend). They all have water views and a small, covered, outdoor sitting area (with 2 chairs and table for our cabin). The thing I most appreciated was the staff ... service was outstanding. Everyone was very friendly and as helpful as could be. We really enjoyed our stay! BTW, the attached restaurant is very good too!

Five stars is NOT enough!!! I'd like to give this beautiful chalet 25 stars! Here is how I would do…read morethat: Location: 5 Stars: Fantastic location. It is the closest vacation property off the bridge from Mt. Desert Island. In addition, there are no less than 5 lobster pounds nearby with 3 being very close, one is walking distance. A new bakery just opened up and it is walking distance too. It has coffee drinks, blueberry pie, blueberry muffins and scones and Whoopie Pies. It is also close to the grocery store and gas. Chalet amenities: Five stars. My wife and I have stayed at all kinds of rentals all over the world and this is the CUTEST place we have ever seen. The decorations will make you smile and give you peace. The two bedrooms are both great and the bathroom has all you need including an amazing shower head and toilet light---cool! There are several restful places to sit if you need some down time and the kitchen is equipped with everything you might need. The Keurig coffee maker is stocked with great tasting coffee pods. Food nearby: Five Stars. Five lobster pounds close by and the bakery plus Bar harbor is close with some great restaurants as well as Ellsworth. You won't go hungry and Acadia house is close to it all. We ate so much lobster, we almost turned red and the tasty blueberry dishes were amazing too! We also had some amazing ice cream too. All this nearby in a special country looking paradise! Chalet ownership: Five stars. Cliff is the most amazing owner! He really cares and is absolutely focused on giving folks an experience they won't soon forget. He keeps the Acadia House in perfect shape! Cliff is also a local expert on ALL the many fun activities to do in the area. His recommendations were truly priceless! He knows where to drive, where to shop, where to eat and where to hike. The first vacation rental I ever rented where we also got a tour guide...bonus! Nearby activities: Five stars. Whether you come for a long weekend or more than a week, you can rest assured you will not run short of things to do. We visited some amazing nearby gardens, hiked some adventurous hikes, went to drives to sights that take your breath away, shopped in beautiful Bar Harbor, took a nature cruise, and even saw a really fun lumberjack show. We could have done a lot more but our six nights simply flew by. In summary, we had a great time. Don't hesitate to book this place. I am sure we will be back when we can!

From the owner: Search no more...You've found it! Now let your vacation begin... Here at the Acadia House you'll…read morefind a warm and inviting contemporary retreat awaiting you with a beautiful all pine Interior to enjoy. The Acadia House is a Gateway property that sits only 20 seconds by car to the Trenton Bridge, giving you very quick access to MDI, Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park. This recently built cabin-style Chalet with its ideal location enables the savvy and budget minded traveler the opportunity to avoid those steep island lodging costs, while providing you with a truly relaxing, affordable and fully equipped vacation home with all the comforts you would expect to find and enjoy. As for your convenience, this property is well positioned right down the street from the Harbor Bridge that leads you directly over to Mount Desert Island and puts you within minutes to all the most popular Island sights, activities and attractions! Don't wait as availability will fill up... BOOK NOW for 2017-2018!

We were only in town for one night and had a great stay here. Close to town but just far enough to…read morebe a quiet peaceful place to stay even at the height of summer. The best part is the beach where we enjoyed our morning coffee. Great, friendly people who run the place too! We hope to be back for a longer stay next time.

I stayed at Emery's Cottages with my boyfriend while visiting Acadia National Park. Emery's is…read morelocated about 5 minutes from the park and 10 minutes from bar harbor. The location was perfect allowing us to see so much without driving far. The view from our cottage was beautiful. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular each day. We stayed in a cottage without a kitchenette but used a kitchen on the property that was open to guests. We also used grills on the property a few nights. The room itself is incredibly clean and comfortable. It offers everything you'll need for the perfect getaway. The owners are extremely kind and will give great advice on local restaurants and sites to visit.

We were so pleased with our stay at Seaside Cottages. It was such a quaint and private place. We…read morewere there last Fall (in October), the most beautiful time to visit Bar Harbor. Our cottage was just lovely and very comfortable. The owners were very kind and personable. We were so glad to find this place. It added so much to our wonderful trip to Bar Harbor. We'll definitely be back!

Knew we wanted to vacation on Mount Desert Island but weren't sure how or where. Sleeping in a tent…read moreon the ground was ok maybe 30 years ago but I enjoy being comfortable, indoor plumbing and heat when it's cold! Came upon the site for Seaside Cottages by the Shore and it sounded too good to be true. A secluded cove with the water a few steps from the cottage; kayaks and canoes for the kids to use, all the conveniences of home and just a beautiful and restful setting. Well, it's true! Gail & Carroll were so gracious and welcoming. The perfect location on the quiet side of the island and food joints fairly close by. Only got to see one sunset and it was spectacular. We were busy everyday hiking, whale watching, etc. but our cottage was the perfect place to return to everyday. My college age sons enjoyed getting up early and kayaking for a couple ours in the cove They enjoyed seeing seals everyday. Picked fresh mussels when the tide went out. You can't get any fresher than that. We'll be back

My sister, a good friend and I rented a cottage in Northeast Harbor last Fall for a week. Kate at…read moreKnowles was super helpful in evaluating the various properties and helped us choose one that exactly suited our various wishes. We could not have been happier with our clean, beautifully appointed rental. Next week we are arriving for what has become an annual Fall event. The rental we had before was not available but Kate has helped us choose another and we are anticipating yet another wonderful property for our stay. Knowles has been my 'go to' company for many years for sales, purchases and rentals. Their professional standards and exceptional clients services have always been above and beyond. Their paperwork is simple yet thorough and covers everything. I'm always glad to recommend them to my friends for all real estate needs.

We've been working with Knowles company for several years on summer rentals and they've been…read moreterrific. After dealing with another agency , on the island , that always felt like pulling teeth, what a pleasure to find a professional group. I first found Nikki, by sending an email as I was taking off on a flight from Miami to NY. By the time we landed, she had already responded with options. Thus began a beautiful relationship with Nikki ,always listening to our wants and needs, and doing her best to find suitable options. It was like going from dark to light , with the other agency, and we are not going back to the dark side. We've been very happy with our summer rentals.

Update - the property has been since taken off airbnb…read more EDIT: Susan, Let's be honest. Your reply is incredibly unprofessional, and I have receipts from our conversations which show we never consented to you coming in. I can attach these but really it won't make you look good. You said "I can contact the homeowners tomorrow". By "resetting it", you went into one of the bedrooms while we were away and our suitcases were open. Also as consumers, we are allowed to leave our feedback where we feel it is necessary, but you seem to be lashing out here. We first reached out to you about 16 hours before our check out with the feedback, and my review is based on how you took that feedback and have acted on it negatively since then. Susan, also to say you didn't interact with me - It's funny! You were interacting directly with me and the whole group this whole time over Airbnb group chat.You don't think we designated one person to message the host? :D Adding here as well that my "just so you know" was about you not replying to us saying you left no laundry detergent. After seeing other one star reviews on Google, I do wonder if that is a ploy so you can say we trashed the place. Lucky we took photos and you said "looks great!" as parting messages ---------- I'm very disappointed with my recent stay in Sullivan, Maine, at a property managed by Susan. When we booked through Airbnb, we thought we were renting from a local host. Only after arrival did we realize the property was part of a large management company--Simply Rentals USA--which Susan oversees. That impersonal approach defined the rest of our experience. From the beginning, we felt dismissed. One of the first things we noticed was mold on the toilet paper roll. It was damp, discolored, and had visible black and brown spots--clearly unsanitary. We were disturbed and had to go out and buy our own toilet paper. When we messaged Susan privately about it, her only reply was, "weird about the tp!"--completely brushing off a very real hygiene issue. There were also serious safety concerns with the layout of the house. A wooden staircase to the loft juts into a walkthrough area, forcing anyone taller than 5'5" to duck awkwardly or risk getting hurt. My husband and mother-in-law both slammed into it during the night and hurt their shoulders. When we raised this with Susan, she again shrugged it off, saying, "We tried putting rubber bumpers on those steps but they just fell off." There was no acknowledgment of how dangerous this setup could be for guests. The WiFi was another major issue. Despite the listing claiming internet access, we had no usable connection throughout our stay--not a single bar. We brought this up multiple times, hoping for a resolution. But what happened next was far beyond an inconvenience. While we were out one day, Susan entered the property without our knowledge or consent. She later told us she did so to "check the WiFi." This is a clear violation of guest privacy and Airbnb policy. Whether or not she believed it was necessary, entering a guest's private space without permission--especially while their belongings are left unattended--is completely unacceptable. Even worse, her response to our concern wasn't an apology. It wasn't an explanation. It was, "well the listing does say slow WiFi," followed by a winking face emoji. Not only did this fail to address the seriousness of what happened--it came off as smug and dismissive. We reported the incident to Airbnb's emergency support, and they offered to relocate us. That alone should tell you how serious this situation was. Susan, this could have been handled with professionalism, care, and respect for your guests. Instead, you ignored safety concerns, dismissed basic hygiene issues, and violated our privacy. Guests deserve better. To the homeowners, your home was lovely and I would be open to booking directly from you myself in the future. The issue is with management and not with the house or homeowner. Simply Rentals USA (Owner) 36 minutes ago I am floored by this! All of the information was given to me upon checkout and I addressed it. What can I do for you when you are letting me know when you are checking out? The Wi-Fi issue was addressed immediately and I told you I would come to check it out the next day, and did. I reported back that the wifi is mentioned in the listing as being an issue, apologized, and said I have a call in to the company. Its not being dismissive telling you that we disclose that the wifi is unreliable at this property in the listing. Hopefully you will let the next host know about any issues while you are staying so that they have an option to help you and fix it! I certainly could have supplied toilet paper when I told you I would be by to check the . (See google review comment for more)

From the owner: We are always nearby, should you ever need anything during your stay in beautiful Maine! We are a…read morefamily owned and operated business. We have been managing homes and rentals in the area for 10 years. We offer peace of mind to the guests, and the homeowners that their property is well cared for and clean. We pride ourselves on providing a great vacation experience with details on our area, lists of things to do, as well as extra efforts to make sure your space is clean and sanitized.

Stay here. The team/owners are great. Order a cup of coffee in the barn. Borrow their oyster…read moreknife and pick up some Bar Harbor Blonde oysters (sold just up the road on the honor system) for a snack. Relax by the water. Use your cabin as a home base for enjoying the island and Acadia NP. Go grab a lobster dinner at Thurstons lobster pound. And just...be. It's not the Four Seasons, which is part of what makes it great.

It is a little pricey- but- with that you get a spotless tiny cabin. With its own ac/ heating unit…read more Has a mini kitchenette, a beautiful location with some chairs across the road to sit and look at the ocean and friendly owners. They offer blueberry pie and ice cream at all hours on an "honor" system and an expresso bar in the morning. Super friendly, the best of four places we stopped at in Maine.

We have trusted coastal Maine vacations to manage our home for short-term rentals. They have given…read moreus complete peace of mind knowing they have everything under control. From booking our guests to taking care of our property as though it were their own. They have the most wonderful staff keeping our property clean and in the best condition while finding us the absolute best tenants. I cannot recommend Coastal Maine Vacations highly enough. We just love that they are local. Living right here in the community they serve.

We rented a tipi in the woods in Brooks for a special occasion. Upon arrival, everything was very…read morewet inside and it smelled musty. The dishes were not clean, the grill was extremely dirty, there were only a small portion of amenities and we didn't want to use them because it was so dirty. There was no coffee pot as stated. The pictures were very misleading. The boats were disgusting and full of water. The bed was a futon style that didn't flatten, so it was a very uncomfortable night. We didn't use the outhouse/composting toilet or shower because that area was also a mess. We for sure weren't going to use the hot tub based on the rest of the site. We contacted the company and gave us a full refund. I just wish we didn't have to waste our time, money and energy on this. Now we are back home and pretty disappointed.