Welcome to the Downeast Escape! Our comfortable coastal cottage is located on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island, meaning you get the proximity to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor without the congestion! Our cottage’s convenient location places you 10 minutes to downtown Southwest Harbor and 15 minutes from iconic Echo Lake Beach and parts of Acadia National Park.
- Hot Tub arrived April 2025
- Large fire pit
- Keyless entry
- Outdoor deck & gas grill
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Hi-Speed WiFi & Roku Smart TV
The Downeast Escape is fully stocked to ensure a comfortable stay and is well located to ensure easy access to all the attractions on Mount Desert Island and in Acadia National Park.
-Location-
This property provides peace and relaxation while located minutes from Acadia National Park and all the attractions of Mount Desert Island. Conveniently located 5 miles from downtown Southwest Harbor, 6 miles from western Acadia National Park trail heads, 30 minutes from Bar Harbor, and 75 minutes from Bangor International Airport.
-Deck and Fire Pit-
Enjoy complimentary morning coffee or tea on the back deck and end the day with a bonfire in the oversized fire pit relaxing in Adirondack chairs. Don’t forget ingredients to make s’mores as you can find marshmallow roasting sticks in the kitchen.
There is a gas grill and outdoor table that seats six surrounded by string lights that set the mood and turn the deck and outdoor seating area into a cozy entertaining space.
-Kitchen and Dining Room-
The kitchen comes fully equipped with all standard appliances, a Keurig with a coffee pot, electric kettle, French press, a CrockPot, and more. The dining room table comfortably seats six.
-Living Room-
The living room has plenty of comfortable seating and is accented with an old-school Bluetooth radio. The 55” Roku Smart TV allows for unlimited streaming capability and for the ability to log into your streaming services in "Guest Mode" that will automatically log you out on the date of your departure. There is no cable TV.
Cell phone service can be spotty in the area, but the house is equipped with high speed 300mbps WiFi.
There are decks of cards, board games, and two yoga mats for your enjoyment. We ask that you leave them at the property when you check-out for the next guests.
-Bedroom 1-
One king bed with a memory foam mattress, a full-length wall mounted mirror, two nightstands with lights, a desk and chair, a reading nook, a full closet, a ceiling fan/light, and a portable electric heater.
-Bedroom 2-
One queen bed with a memory foam mattress, a private closet with mirrored doors, two nightstands with lights, a ceiling fan/light, and a portable electric heater.
-Bedroom 3-
One queen bed with a memory foam mattress, a dresser, two nightstands with lights, a ceiling fan/light, and a portable electric heater.
-Full Bathroom-
A hairdryer, plenty of hooks, storage, and shelf space throughout, in addition to a full shower/tub with wall mounted shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. We also provide round cotton pads, Q-tips, and body lotion.
We have a Pack 'n Play and a high chair at the property for use if traveling with young kids.
Guests have full access to the house except one locked closet in the second bedroom, a utility room only accessible via the outside, and a shed adjacent to the property.
Please note that from November to Memorial Day, many of the restaurants and shops on Mount Desert Island are closed for the season. There are a few that remain open year round, but the closest town that remains fully open is Ellsworth (about a 45 minute drive off Mount Desert Island).
There is one video and audio recording camera on the outside of the property; a motion activated Ring floodlight that overlooks the driveway/front door.
We require the guest who books the Downeast Escape to provide us with a photocopy of their driver’s license.
The house is heated by base board heat provided by a boiler. Each bedroom is equipped with a ceiling fan and electric heater to further cool and heat the space, as desired.
There is a stackable washer and dryer located adjacent to the kitchen for guest use.
We are happy to welcome well-behaved dogs, but please note the following details:
- Clean up after your pets; there are doggy waste bags located in baskets in the wall tree in the living room.
- There is an additional pet fee that is included in the total cost of the stay when you add a pet to the reservation.
