Cove House in Acadia

Cove House is a great place to stay when you visit renowned Acadia National Park. From the spacious deck, you have expansive views of Raccoon Cove, Frenchman Bay, Schoodic Point and the mountains of Mount Desert Island.
Enjoy Maine's natural beauty and the many attractions it offers while staying in this spotless, pleasant log cottage that is just right for a couple or for a family of six. Cove House sits on a bluff about 25 feet above the Cove.  It has an airy, open-floor plan - a great room with a cathedral ceiling and two stories of windows for panoramic views.  Dining area and fully equipped kitchen provide a pleasant eating experience.
Two bedrooms - one with a queen bed and the other with two singles - and a full bathroom with laundry facilities are all on the first floor.
The second floor contains the master suite with large walk-in closet, king bed, dresser, desk, satellite television, and even has plenty of room for a crib, provided as needed. The bathroom has a large jaccuzzi and separate shower.  A loft overlooking the living room is ideal to play board games, work on a puzzle, play chess or read a good book.
A bench overlooking the water is the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the expansive view. There is access to the shore at one place only to protect the delicate vegetation and prevent erosion.
Children are welcome. A low allergen environment is maintained by keeping the property smoke- and pet free.

Cove House is your home away from home. It is very well appointed with many amenities including satellite TV in the great room and master bedroom, DVD/CD, VCR, and radio.  The deck, which faces the Cove, has an umbrella table with four comfortable chairs and a gas grill. Around the corner is a porch with two rocking chairs, a wicker porch set and a beautifully decorated bench for gathering around in the evenings.  Fully equipped kitchen: dishwasher, microwave, gas range, automatic coffeemaker and grinder, toasters, blender, hand mixer, food processor, electric frying pan, pots and pans, large corn and lobster pots, and even a rice cooker.  You have bottled water service at your fingertips.
Just bring the baby! Crib, high chair, booster seat, pack-n-play, stroller and baby gate are ready and waiting upon request.
Fluffy towels, fresh bed linens, handsome rugs and comfortable, furniture make Cove House a very relaxing place to enjoy your vacation. Planters and barrels full of flowers welcome our guests.

The cottage is stocked with many brochures, booklets and maps as well as a Maine DeLorme to help you find any activity or location you're looking for. Fifteen minutes to Ellsworth for groceries, cinema, movie rentals, art galleries, restaurants, gift shops, LL Bean, churches, excellent library and hospital. Visit the Black House and see what life was like in the 1800's. Eat lobster by the
Union River, Jasper's on Rte. 1, or go to Ruth and Wimpy's a couple of miles East of town. Enjoy great food at Cleonice or The Crocker House in Hancock. Visit the many antique shops in the area. In less than thirty minutes you are in beautiful Acadia National Park with its hiking trails, horseback riding and biking. Have tea and popovers at the Jordan Pond House.  Visit downtown Bar Harbor and its many shops, restraurants and attractions. Take a whale watching trip, enjoy an evening sail on the Margaret Todd or attend a concert.
Travel to Blue Hill or Stonington and see the sights, or stay close to home and kayak in Raccoon Cove or the Skillings.
Launch your boat at Marlboro Beach and motor or sail around Frenchman Bay. Visit a winery in Gouldsboro! Antique hunting, casual outdoor dining, and wonderful art galleries are among your many choices in the area. Two public golf courses ten minutes away. Two others available on Mount Desert Island.
Hair and nail salons, horseback riding, massages, yoga, tennis and physical fitness programs also are a phone call away.
In other words, there is something special for every taste and interest!

A Lease is required.  A $500 security deposit is required, but it is returned within ten days of departure upon satisfactory compliance with the terms of the lease.

The full lease amount is due 30 days prior to arrival.

Forfeit of deposit and additional expenses will be incurred for specialized cleaning if the "No Pets and No Smoking" provision of the lease is violated.

Discounts:  For 2 to 4 weeks! 

2 weeks - $3,600

3 weeks - $5,100

4 weeks - $6,700