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Located on a wooded property with an ocean view, Dancing Tides offers an inviting private deck and is close to Schoodic Peninsula. Enjoy convenient access to hiking and biking trails, local artist studios, galleries, as well as Chef Daron Goldstein's catering services or daily meal service.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Take in the breathtaking views at our popular oceanside cottage with large deck.

  • *Please read entire description*

    Dancing Tides is an oceanfront property in quaint Gouldsboro, Maine: Nestled in a wooded property with full ocean view. Equipped with an inviting private deck overlooking the ocean, you and your family are certain to enjoy! You don't want to miss out on this beautiful location!

    Dancing Tides is a perfect spot for a couple's retreat, a small group of friends, or small family to get back to their roots and enjoy a serene and intimately Maine atmosphere. The large deck provides ample room for relaxation and elevated views of the ocean and Maine wildlife.

    Dancing Tides has a rustic esthetic with modern amenities and has an open concept living space that is perfect for reconnecting. Set back in the woods, tucked along the coast, you will love the property and area surrounding this lovely cottage.

    Conveniently located near Schoodic Peninsula (part of Acadia National Park), the small harbor towns of Corea, and Winter Harbor with its local shops and ferry to Bar Harbor (approximately 45 min). Many local artist studios and galleries are present in the area. Hiking and biking trails are abundant.

    *Fireplace not currently usable.*

    Each of our renters have the opportunity to utilize our unique relationship with 3 local professionals who are willing to come to the rental property for your booking.

    Chef Daron Goldstein of Provender Kitchen + Bar – providing elevated cuisine in the form of catering services or daily meal service.
    Provender Kitchen + Bar
    112 Main Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
    https://www.eatprovender.com/

    Meredith Whitney LMT – providing indoor and outdoor massage therapy for groups or individuals.
    www.meredithwhitneylmt.com
    Instagram: @meredithwhitneylmt

    Gina Morra – personalized, private, on location Yoga Sessions by 500 hour certified and insured Yoga instructor.
    https://ginamorrayoga.weebly.com/
    Instagram: @ahomesteadingyogi

    The Bud Connection
    Flowers and Fine Chocolates
    https://www.thebudconnection.com
    https://www.facebook.com/TheBudConnection
    bbridges31@aol.com
    (207) 667-9595

    Please send a message to VRBO host for more information!

    Schoodic Peninsula 3 miles, approx. 10 min

    Bar Harbor 43 miles, approx. 1 hr

    Ferry to Bar Harbor: 88 Sargent Street, Winter Harbor, ME (10 minutes from property and an approx. 45 min ferry ride to MDI)

    Ellsworth 27 miles, approx. 43 min

    Bangor 55 miles, approx. 1 hr 17 min

    Additional cleaning fee for stays 10 days and over.

    Hosted and managed by Coastal Posh Property Management.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Hob
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Rules

Check out is 10am sharp. Check in is 4pm. Please do not arrive any earlier unless given prior approval.
No smoking, no pets and absolutely NO fireworks! Fees for non-compliance will be charged.

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Take in the breathtaking views at our popular oceanside cottage with large deck. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Take in the breathtaking views at our popular oceanside cottage with large deck.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Take in the breathtaking views at our popular oceanside cottage with large deck.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Take in the breathtaking views at our popular oceanside cottage with large deck. located?

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

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing. Watched the eagles and the lobster boats. Our family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renita T.

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

Beach front stay!

The cottage was wonderful for my sister and I! Incredible to wake and have coffee out on the deck overlooking the ocean! The place is nice and clean and cheery!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audra N.

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

Loved it!

Beautiful and peaceful property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marietta R.

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

Fantastic Views!

Fantastic views! A quaint and cozy cottage in a quiet neighborhood. We highly recommend and will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

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

Beautiful Property!

The property is very charming and comfortable. Watching the sunrise every morning and being on the ocean was amazing. It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stan and Gloria W.

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

Relax with Nature

We enjoyed the comfortable home nestled among the pines. It truly is a breathtaking view of our Maine coastline.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

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

Atlantic paradise

Absolutely beautiful from the view to the accommodations. Fully stocked. Even coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

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

Wonderful & Private location!

We loved so many things about the cottage. Overall it was easy to use i.e. the washer/dryer are always appreciated and just the flow of the cottage worked really well. We are older so its being on one level was great and the views are stunning! It's close to great sight seeing and awesome restaurants. Being able to take the ferry over to Bar Harbor was a plus too!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Lovely cottage.

The cottage is beautifully situated close to the water. The cottage is quiet and comfortable. The sea breezes are constant so even a hot spell is pleasant. And the wave action lulls one to sleep.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne E.

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

Perfect spot for us

Quiet and comfortable with gorgeous bay views. Eagles, hummingbirds, the occasional deer. Dark enough for exceptional star gazing and glimpses of the milky way. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Coastal Maine at its Best

We did a quick getaway for my husband's birthday. I couldn't have picked a better place to relax and unwind. If you love the beauty of Maine's Rocky Coast, you just need to step off the back deck. Make sure to bring supplies because Downeast Maine is NOT the big city. Love, love, love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leo E.

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

Wish we had more time

We loved the location. We got to the location after dark. Walking in the front door we were immediately happy with our decision. Then when the sun came up in the morning the view of the bay was amazing. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David P.

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

Amazing Ocean Front deck/lanai

The view from here of the ocean is incredible. The waves are amazing here and it was a great pleasure relaxing and cooking here. The kitchen has everything one needs. It is a remote area which we loved because we couldn't see the neighbors. . The bedrooms were on the smaller side but we like being cozy. There is plenty of room in the living room and outside for people to congregate. A part of Arcadia National Park is 3.5 miles away on the Schoodic Peninsula from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

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

Cozy and Perfect

We were super happy with our stay here! It’s clean, cozy, and well-stocked! There is a beautiful view of the ocean from the living room/kitchen and a big deck with lots of comfy seating. You can hear the ocean from the bedrooms, with the windows open. The road in to Dancing Tides meanders through coastal woodlands and to me, it’s part of the charm of the whole experience. So pretty! The Schoodic part of Acadia National Park is only a few minutes away. We have been coming to the area for a long time and this place was one of our most enjoyable stays! We would definitely come again. Book it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

What a Gem

The house is adorable! We enjoyed the view from the back patio: the lobster boats would move in and out of the harbor and pick up the traps. We even saw dolphins one day. The kitchen is well stocked. You can see the harbor from the living room and kitchen. It is effortless to interact from the kitchen to the family room. There are two comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms. Only one bathroom has a shower, however, the other has a big bathtub. We loved the location! It was peaceful,but we could still travel a short distance to get to a restaurant or for ice cream. The Schoodic Peninsula is AMAZING and not crowded. We saw great sunsets, fished, climbed on rocks, and had picnics. The drive to Acadia was a little over an hour but the scenery along the way made the trip go fast. Having a washer and dryer in the house was also a great feature. Quick responses from the owner and very easy to work with!!!! We loved every moment spent there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in a beautiful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect secluded oceanfront location.The accommodations were very comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Family vacation

Great location! Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Wonderful place

As advertised- amazing views and great location! Had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect escape and nice to be away from the bustle in the Bar Harbor area. Sunrise late September spot on. We could have stayed longer and we’ll be back to Schoodic Peninsula.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Adorable and peaceful Location

I came here with my 3 kids (in their 20’s)Sitting on the porch in the morning and at night was absolutely dreamy. Very quaint home. Plenty of restaurants nearby. We came for hiking and we were not disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the water as advertised with a lovely view. Woke every morning to the sound of lobster boats and waves hitting the rocks. Very peaceful. Enjoyed being so close to Schoodic and taking the ferry from Winter Harbor to Bar Harbor. Love this quiet part of Maine. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Great place

Loved the exclusivity and peacefulness of the dancing tide.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is set up great. All one floor and having a washer/dryer is SO convenient! The location is exceptional with beautiful water views and it is very quiet. We had a bald eagle visit on two of the days and we saw a seal and a porpoise. Lots of water birds and deer. The cottage is close to very good restaurants i.e. The Treehouse, Ironbound, and J.R. Gerrish...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre O.

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

Wonderful

Lovely property Really enjoyed our stay Hope to be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022