Aldernest Den - Mount Desert Island/Acadia -walk across the lawn down to shore Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Aldernest Den - Mount Desert Island/Acadia -walk across the lawn down to shore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Aldernest Den - Mount Desert Island/Acadia -walk across the lawn down to shore located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Acadia National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Seal Cove Pond and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

taeyoung

28 Jun 2025

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Great house

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rian M.

8 Jul 2023

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Fantastic stay!

Beautiful, wonderfully located property. Thank you, we had a great stay and would return!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

16 Jun 2023

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Great get away

Great spot to relax before getting ready before big hikes.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

9 Jul 2020

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Long weekend Acadia trip

We really enjoyed our trip to Acadia and the accommodations. It was great to have the kitchen as well as the beach access. Very comfortable cottage for a family of 4.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richarf L.

7 Oct 2023

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Fall visit with friends to Acadia

We had a very nice stay. It is a longer drive to the park and Bar Harbor from the quiet side of the island but also very peaceful and less crowded. Accommodations were perfect for meeting up with friends from another state to enjoy catching up and sharing a visit to Acadia.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

9 Jul 2024

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Amazing Quietside Getaway

Out of all of our places to stay while visiting Acadia, this was by far our favorite. The accommodations and amenities were clean, up to date and well equipped. With a SHORT walk to the private shoreline, it was the perfect place to relax, getaway while still having easy access to everything Acadia has to offer. The only issue we had was the week went by too fast!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

15 Jul 2024

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My second stay at Aldernest

I love the location and the space. Last year I stayed here in August with two friends, this year in June with a daughter and granddaughter. We love the trails, the mountains and the ocean. Kathleen is a wonderful host and the trail to the ocean is short and we sat out there at the end of the day. Very clean house and great beds.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

23 Oct 2023

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Great spot!

The apartment was very clean and quiet and in an excellent location right near a lot of entrance points to Acadia. It was only about 20-30 mins to Bar Harbor too! Kathleen was so helpful, incredibly nice and easy to get in contact with. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sigurd S.

14 Aug 2023

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Cozy cottage

I and my children (ages 12, 18, and 20) had a wonderful stay at the Aldernest Den. Clean, comfortable, well equipped, and convenient to all points in Acadia National Park. Lovely, private grounds, and the 2-minute walk to the stunning rocky shoreline is well worth it. Kathleen was an excellent host. We would love to visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

29 Aug 2023

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great location

The location on the "quiet side" of the island and on the ocean was perfect for us. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. The rooms were not big, but perfect for 3 adults, who spent our days hiking and climbing. We ate all breakfasts and several diners there and the washer and dryer were easy to use. Kathleen was great and showed us the basics. I will stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg R.

16 Jul 2023

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Week in Acadia

My husband and daughter and I came for a week in Acadia. The location was perfect for visiting the park. We booked last minute due to a change in plans. The house had everything we needed and was clean. Loved walking down to the water to catch the sunset after a day of hiking!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maida H.

23 Jun 2024

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Perfect little cabin- 100% recommend

We loved our stay at the Aldernest Den. The cabin was easy to find. It is located in a peaceful neighbourhood, and is at a couple minutes walk from the beach. We were travelling with little kids and Kathleen was a very accommodating and gracious host. She was always quick to respond to messages and even came in person at the time of our check in. The cabin decor is beautiful. It was clean and super cozy. It had everything we needed. It is about 45 minutes away from Acadia and less than 10 minutes from Bass harbour lighthouse. We would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Therese R.

29 Aug 2024

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Trip to Acadia

The cottage is somewhat tight quarters for 3 adult women. While it met our needs, the bathroom, especially the shower, is a bit small. The beds were all comfortable and there was sufficient closet space. We were very fortunate with great weather and so we spent very little time in the cottage. The living room is not really comfortable for lounging but that was not an issue for us. All points of interest were a reasonable drive — generally 10-40 minutes.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rosemary M.

13 Aug 2021

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Nice place.

We enjoyed our stay at Aldernest. 1/2 hr from the downtown Bar Harbor area, so not in the thick of things but not too far away. The cottage was clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed. We could have used a few more washcloths and hand towels for a ‘sleeps 4 people’, but we managed. I think the 6 pm check in time and a 9 am check out time is somewhat extreme, but again, we managed. Beautiful seating area down by the water, very quiet, be forewarned, bring bug spray!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

30 Jul 2024

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Quaint and all you need

Couldn’t have been happier with this location - away from the tourism crowds and waterside, for beautiful sunsets. Much thanks for the great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude C.

31 May 2024

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Acadia

Séjour parfait. Nous avons apprécié l'accès au bord de mer en fin de journée. Nous a permis de profiter du Parc National au maximum. Claude

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

12 Aug 2023

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Excellent apartment on the quietside for 4

Very nice owners. Very easy to rent. We were a family of 4 with older teens and this property was perfect for us. Very quiet and peaceful. Loved having laundry on-site.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

18 Oct 2022

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Nice quiet getaway cottage

We had a great stay and highly recommend the cottage.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sergio O.

23 Jul 2022

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Very nice!!!

Very clean property. Beautiful, quiet location. And communication with Kathleen was very good and easy. Especially appreciated being away from the crowds after a full day of hiking.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicki E.

15 Jul 2022

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Quiet Spot

The apartment was very clean and the location was very peaceful. Only a 30 minute drive to Bar Harbor. We would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

James K.

3 Aug 2021

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Enjoyable stay

We are so happy that we chose to stay near Southwest Harbor instead of the more congested Bar Harbor area! Aldernest is a cozy and welcoming cottage. Beds were comfortable; kitchen was well equipped. We were a bit challenged by the Roku TV, but we are older and not tech savvy. Kathleen was very gracious when we accidentally locked the key in the unit and trusted us with her spare for the rest of our stay. There were only two things that made me give this a 4 star rating rather than 5. First, in this time of pandemic, we would have liked to have had a dishwasher. I rewashed all dishes, glassware, etc. before using due to not knowing how thoroughly they were washed by the previous guest. Second, we were disappointed not to be able to sit by the water because of the swarms of mosquitos that surrounded us each time we stepped outside the door. Of course this is nothing anyone can control, but be aware that at this time of year, the beach may not be accessible.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

18 Jul 2021

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Quiet area. Unfortunately there was a family staying above us and the children would jump and run across the floor. We know kids will be kids but be aware when renting.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin T.

4 Jul 2021

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Small but quaint cottage

Great little cottage with a very short walk to a nearly private spot on the ocean where you can enjoy the scenery, wildlife and peace and quiet all by yourself!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michela B.

12 Oct 2020

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Awesome place to stay!

We loved staying here as it allowed us to stay on Mount Desert Island without being right in the middle of all the action. This place was beautiful with ocean access that had a great view of the sunset. The Aldernest was cozy and felt like home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

David S.

29 Jul 2020

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Wonderful and Quiet Property

Great rental property on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island. Super clean and all the amenities necessary for a pleasant stay. Excellent value for money.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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