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Downeast Retreat: Private Acreage, Contemporary Design & Easy Beach Access

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Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Downeast Retreat: Private Acreage, Contemporary Design & Easy Beach Access. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Downeast Retreat: Private Acreage, Contemporary Design & Easy Beach Access

  • Important Note on Bathrooms
    -Both full bathrooms are located on the first floor.
    -The second-floor King bedroom does not have an en suite bathroom.
    -Please review the room descriptions below and refer to the floor plan for layout details.

    Spacious Maine Vacation Rental Near Acadia National Park
    -Adventure awaits at The Carriage House at Cove Cottages, a clean, spacious vacation rental in Lamoine, Maine, perfectly positioned between the Maine coast and woodlands. Located just minutes from Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Ellsworth, Winter Harbor, and Bangor International Airport, this home is an ideal base for exploring Downeast Maine and the Bar Harbor area.
    -This private Maine getaway is well suited for 2–3 couples, small groups, outdoor adventurers, and business travelers seeking comfort, convenience, and tranquility. We are excited to welcome guests to The Carriage House for the 2026 season.

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    The Space – Thoughtfully Designed for Comfort & Adventure
    -This Acadia-area vacation home was designed with active travelers in mind and offers generous indoor and outdoor living space.
    Bedrooms & Bathrooms

    First Floor
    -Two Queen bedrooms
    -Two full bathrooms


    Second Floor
    -One King bedroom (no bathroom on this floor)



    Living & Dining
    -Oversized family room with large‑screen TV—ideal for relaxing after hiking Acadia or kayaking Frenchman Bay
    -Fully equipped modern kitchen with:
    --Stone countertops
    --Gas range
    --Dishwasher
    --Upgraded appliances


    Prefer staying in? DoorDash delivery is available from select local restaurants, making easy nights in a breeze.

    Outdoor Amenities
    -Large, well‑lit deck for morning coffee or evening relaxation
    -Fire pit set in a quiet juniper clearing
    -Seasonal raspberries, blueberries, and apples—guests are welcome to pick when in season

    Added Convenience

    -In‑home washer and dryer—perfect after hiking, swimming, or beach days


    Things to Do Near the Property
    Whether you’re visiting for hiking, swimming, or a peaceful retreat, this Lamoine Maine vacation rental puts you close to it all:

    -Beaches & Ocean Access
    --Lamoine Public Beach and State Park (4 miles)
    ---Ideal for swimming, kayaking, and sea glass collecting

    -Freshwater Swimming & Hiking
    --Easy access to Acadia National Park via the Hulls Cove entrance (~18 miles)
    Donnell Pond, a local favorite for sandy lake swimming and scenic mountain trails

    -Walking Trails
    --The Simon Trail (Frenchman Bay Conservancy) is directly across the road
    --A peaceful 1‑mile woodland loop perfect for morning walks and nature lovers




    Please Note-
    -One exterior security camera monitors the entrance and driveway only
    -Installed for guest safety and property security
    -Guest privacy is always respected

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Ellsworth, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Seacoast Fun Park and Downeast Scenic Railroad are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Ellsworth travel guide
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Lamoine, ME

What's nearby

  • A lighthouse on a rocky hill with a forested background.
    Acadia National Park
    14 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Kisma Preserve
    7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show
    9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Lamoine State Park
    9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet
    12 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    11 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Lobster Pound
    23 min drive
  • Aroma Joes
    10 min drive
  • YU Take Out
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downeast Retreat: Private Acreage, Contemporary Design & Easy Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Downeast Retreat: Private Acreage, Contemporary Design & Easy Beach Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downeast Retreat: Private Acreage, Contemporary Design & Easy Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downeast Retreat: Private Acreage, Contemporary Design & Easy Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downeast Retreat: Private Acreage, Contemporary Design & Easy Beach Access located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lamoine State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Trenton Health Center and Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show. Kisma Preserve and Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Downeast Retreat: Private Acreage, Contemporary Design & Easy Beach Access Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean home, a kind host, and we can’t wait to book another stay here in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and located perfectly from Acadia and Town. Loved how clean it was and very generous with amenities. The deck was a great place to sit each morning and just enjoy the quiet and beauty of the pine forest. Also close to two beaches (5-7 minute drive). Interacted with the hostess, Paige, who was very responsive and helpful. Would love to stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

House was great with an awesome outdoor space where we sat around the campfire every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect size for the 6 of us. Very clean property. Easy drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia NP. Nice quiet area - we took the short trail hike near the house at dusk and felt very safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bar Harbor Vacay

Great place to enjoy a fall getaway! Loved the privacy of this home, especially the back deck and the firepit in the yard which we used every night. Highly recommend this home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Going to bar harbor

Great location. Enjoyed the outside deck. Excellent upstairs area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and comfortable

Lovely accommodations surrounded by beautiful vistas
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away

It was a great place!! Very clean and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

I thought the reviews were too good to be true when I booked this, but honestly, they are completely representative! Very clean, beautiful setting, and thoughtful details throughout house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Outing

Property was clean. Great location to visit sites around Bar Harbor, Ellsworth and Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Acadia stay

The house is very clean and in a great location to see all of Acadia. The upstairs is a wonderful open space- would be even better with a bathroom up there :) Communication with hosts was fast and easy. Great house for families to experience Acadia!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Good experience. Nice and Quite place to enjoy. Host is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

We survived Hurricane Lee in this beautifully appointed cottage!! The generator kicked in automatically when the power went out and we continued our card game without a care in the world!! Very clean, comfortable and close to Ellsworth with lots of dining options!! Perfect for our 2 couple group!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dennis

This property was everything that we needed as a family. Beautiful location and easily accessible. Perfectly located to make day trips to either side of the Acadia National Park. Yet within 7 to 10 minutes from anything in town if you needed something there. The upstairs family room was incredible for family time. We absolutely loved this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome trip!

We loved our stay here at Lamoine property. It was very clean, had organized cabinets. They even supplied with extra towels and dishwasher and washer supplies. My kids loved hanging out in the media room after a long day of hiking. Highly recommend surrounding local restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Little Gem

We had a great time staying at the cottage during our trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The location is perfect for exploring the park and other sweet towns around the area. Everything you need to cook or grill for those evenings you just want to relax. Paige was extremely accommodating and a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

The property was beautiful and clean. it was very comfortable. The location was great- a short drive to Acadia or Bar Harbor. Paige and Kate were in touch prior to our arrival and were very responsive to the small issue we had at check-in. If we return to Maine, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A gem!

What a lovely home. The owners did a fabulous job of providing everything you could need. We were in Acadia National Park during our 4 day stay and it worked out perfect. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacationland

This cozy cottage was perfect for me and my family (2 adults + 4 children). We explored Acadia National Park for three days and had a blast. Finding parking in Bar Harbor is a challenge, so spending our nights in Lamoine provided us a quiet retreat where we could cook and relax. If we come back to Maine I’d definitely try to book this house again. If they can add a half bath upstairs this house would be unbeatable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house, Perfect location for Acadia visit

We were initially hesitant to book a VRBO that was off MDI for our vacation to Acadia NP in August. Boy, we were we wrong! This property has a PERFECT location, especially during the summer when tourists take over the park. You are close enough (30 minutes or less depending on traffic) to the park but far enough away to escape the madness that is Bar Harbor. Likewise, you are close to Ellsworth, which has great restaurants with no waits. And the property? Gorgeous. It is probably the first VRBO we ever stayed at that looks exactly like it does in the pictures. Clean, modern, perfect for families. I am a self-avowed VRBO snob and I absolutely loved this place. Yeah, a half bath upstairs would be nice but it's really a small quibble. Paige and Katie are super accessible and really have all your travel bases covered. Brava!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

HS senior trip w/grandparents

Nice place to stay out of the way and go back and forth to Acadia national park and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was spotless and location to Bar Harbor and Acacia was perfect. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. Would have loved a bathroom on the upper level!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Family Vacation

We had a great time and the house was beautiful and definitely would go back and recommend it to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023