Cottage on the Hill overlooking Acadia Mountains, nearby Bay and Acadia Park Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Cottage on the Hill overlooking Acadia Mountains, nearby Bay and Acadia Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total).

Q: What time is check-in at Cottage on the Hill overlooking Acadia Mountains, nearby Bay and Acadia Park?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Q: Where is Cottage on the Hill overlooking Acadia Mountains, nearby Bay and Acadia Park located?

Situated in Surry, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Holt House, Blue Hill Public Library and Parker Point Nature Trail. Blue Hill Mountain Trailhead and Toddy Pond are also within 9 miles (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Jessie F.

2 Jan 2025

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

Nice rustic place!

Alan was very personable and the area was beautiful!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

23 Sept 2024

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

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

Angela R.

28 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

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

John O.

17 Sept 2024

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

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

wade r.

6 Jan 2024

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

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

Brett O.

23 June 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn N.

6 Sept 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tobin S.

24 Aug 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

ted f.

21 Aug 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Karyn W.

21 Aug 2019

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

Quaint and charming!

Relaxing!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kyle G.

12 Sept 2019

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

Cozy and quiet getaway

Really enjoyed our labor day weekend in this beautiful area. The grounds really have a lot of character that really relaxes you. My fiance and I hiked Acadia and loved getting to enjoy the Bar Harbor area but then come back to a peaceful cottage. Alan is a great guy too.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

19 Oct 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Jacob P.

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

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

6/10 Okay

Susan L.

30 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

more campy than cottagey

great views of Acadia, quiet, has all the essentials like beds and coffee maker but missing some of the cosy things one usually expects

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

3 Jan 2024

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

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.

3 Jan 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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

4/10 Poor

Jacquie L., Weston, Connecticut, USA

16 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

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

Michael H.

11 Sept 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

3 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

6/10 Okay

Jeane S.

16 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

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

2/10 Terrible

Marcie V.

25 Aug 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Caroline K.

22 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

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

Kevin P.

9 Oct 2022

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Farm House Unit - Apartment with a view.

The photos in the listing fooled me a little, most of the photos are of another unit called cottage with a view. The unit is very rustic, much more so than I expected. Heart was provided though a wall unit that warmed unevenly the bed area was about 10 degree cooler than the coach area. The floors were uneven and the boards had sizable gaps between. If you’re interested in a rustic farm house experience I think you would enjoy it. It was just a little too rustic for me.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Alec L.

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Stephen B.

8 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Rustic

Nice rustic cabin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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