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A small, rustic and private cottage. great for couples or a small family.

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Nestled in a clearing on 14 acres of natural woods and fields, The Almighty Struggle offers a secluded retreat with an oversized deck facing the Union River inlet. Enjoy swimming, kayaking or exploring the 400-foot beach along the shore. This small rustic cottage is perfect for couples and small families seeking a private outdoor experience.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 656 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A small, rustic and private cottage. great for couples or a small family.

The Almighty Struggle is a small rustic, shingle style cottage, with an oversized deck. The cabin faces the Union River inlet with views of Acadia National Park in down east Maine.
Nestled in a clearing on 14 acres of natural woods and fields, you can see deer, turkey, porcupine, and maybe even a moose. The beach extends 400 feet along the shore and is great for exploring and swimming. It has ledges hosting mussels, crabs, sea urchins, and starfish.
You will enjoy watching the seals, kayaking, swimming, hiking, fishing, and watching the local lobstermen gather their traps.
The cottage is small, clean , and well appointed for couples and small families that want a private outdoor vacation experience.
We are well situated for day trips to Acadia National Park and exploring the villages of the Blue Hill Peninsula.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Small Rustic Private Cottage. Great Couples or Small Family

About the area

Map
Surry, ME, ME

What's nearby

  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 30 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Wild Acadia Fun Park - 38 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Acadia National Park - 47 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Garland Farm - 54 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 58 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪The Original Travelin' Lobster - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Farmstand Cafe - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Blue Hill Co-op - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A small, rustic and private cottage. great for couples or a small family. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A small, rustic and private cottage. great for couples or a small family.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A small, rustic and private cottage. great for couples or a small family.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A small, rustic and private cottage. great for couples or a small family. located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Blue Hill Co-op Community Market, The Blue Hill Wine Shop and Holt House. Blue Hill Public Library and Blue Hill Bay Gallery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

A small, rustic and private cottage. great for couples or a small family. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

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

Perfect place to relax and connect with nature

This lovely cottage makes the perfect place for vacationing in Downeast Maine. You won't hear cars from the cottage but waves, birds and encounter deers and turkeys. We had a very relaxing family vacation enjoying the ocean front, kayaking and visiting nearby villages and peninsulas. For those interested, there's free wifi in all public libraries if needed. Highly recommended!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

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

Serenity

A little piece of heaven close enough and yet not far away. The place was fully stocked with everything our family needed. The location was perfect, private enough and right on the inlet close to the water. There is perfect little beach down the road close to Perry's lobster shack, a must. The jams sold on the side of the road are amazing. Great breweries, Fogtown and Blaze only 15 minutes away. Tom, the property manager, and his wife are delightful. We rented kayaks from them and did some lobstering, a must. Lifelong memories! Ironbound Inn outside of Ellsworth should not be missed either. Acadia is beautiful and Stonington on Deer Isle is another. A MUST with Children is to visit Leroy at Discovery Wharf in Stonington. A rare gem. We loved our time on Revenue Lane and created family memories to last a lifetime. Thank you to all that enriched our short time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

Peaceful / Restful Vacation Cottage Location!

This is our 4th year renting this charming little cottage on Newberry Neck in Surry Maine. We love the quaint / charming cottage. We visited with 3 generations of our family (great grandmother, mother / mother-in-law; my brother and his spouse and their 8 year old grand daughter and me) this year. Mom is 80 and loves spending time on the porch and down at the swing by the water. She can't get down the bank but loves the sound of the water and watching us have fun. We love walking on the beach looking for seashells and sea glass and playing in the water. My sister-in-law and I fight over who is going to do the dishes because we both love the view from the kitchen window while you're washing the dishes. No dishwasher, no worries for us! The cabin is situated on Newberry Neck which is very peaceful unlike some of the other seaside villages with the hustle / bustle of the area. This cottage is centrally located for trips to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Schoodic Point and other coastal areas. This year we discovered Pugnuts; a family-owned Ice Cream Shop which makes their own ice cream, gelato and cones and traveled to Cadillac Mountain for sunrise. You would think the TV was on most days with an 8 year old along...NOPE...she never asked us to turn it on! We love WKIT (100.3) radio station which we have playing at the cottage all week. We plan to come back to the cottage next year, but maybe in the fall to see the foliage in Maine. If we can swing it...hopefully we'll be back for two weeks as we love the charm of this cottage. Perfect size for our relaxing family vacations. The cottage has most of the cooking supplies you might need...so we do most of our meals at the cottage instead of eating out. We've also utilized the grill for burgers and hot dogs. I was able to read 5 books this year while I was visiting the cottage. Brought one with me from home and pulled the other 4 books off of the bookshelf at the cottage. I would highly recommend this cottage for groups up to 6/7 who want a truly relaxing vacation by the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn W.

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

Beautiful!

We enjoyed every minute! The cottage is in a quiet, beautiful location on the water and had everything we needed. Great communication with the thoughtful caretaker. We hope to return next summer. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emily O.

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

Wonderful Retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Almighty Struggle. Although a bit small for our family of four plus our dog, it was very cozy and was outfitted with everything we needed for our visit. The property was very private and we loved viewing the abundant wildlife. We rented kayaks and even chartered Tom’s boat for a lobstering tour- highly recommend this! Our 10 year old loved being able to help haul in the lobster traps! The beds were comfortable and the loft worked out well for our two younger kids. Not sure if there would be enough space for us in the coming years so I’m so glad we booked this summer. The property was close enough to Acadia for us to visit 4 of the days (it took us just under an hour to get the Bar Harbor), but we also enjoyed our slower days at the cabin and exploring the beach. Ellsworth is also a super cute town to explore with some great shops and restaurants. We have definitely come away with some beautiful memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lane B.

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

Amazing Cabin

From day one we were blown away by the property. Great location with lots of privacy and of course great views of the Union River Bay. We spent most of our time out and exploring the local sights (Acadia, Blue Hill, and even a day trip up to New Brunswick), but enjoyed a full day kayaking around the property as well. We enjoyed seeing seals, deer, turkey, and bald eagles around the cabin and found things like starfish, clams and crabs by the shore. We would definitely recommend this cabin to anyone and would love to come back one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance F.

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

Quaint cozy cottage

Two weeks was not long enough! This cozy and quaint cottage was exactly what we were looking for. We instantly felt at home. The cottage is well-appointed with furniture, well-stocked kitchen and close proximity to the beach and ocean. We walked the shores, we kayaked, we took pictures of the deer, rabbits, and turkeys who visited daily. We loved the smell of the ocean breeze coming in through our bedroom window. We would definitely stay at The Almighty Struggle again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Beautiful Maine vacation

Our stay at the Almighty Struggle was perfect. Everything is as described and Tom was a great host. Very communicative and helpful. We rented kayaks and went with Tom and Andy on his lobster boat, which was a great experience and both my boys loved it. Being so close to the water is amazing and its a very quiet area to yourself! Would definitely come back again if we decide to vacation in Maine. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deidre C.

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

Tranquil Stay

We had a week full of rain, which meant we spent more time in the cottage than we planned. You can tell it’s well loved, and everything we needed was there, including a lobster pot. The fresh flowers on the table were a perfect touch! The beach is all rocks, which meant lots of crabs to find for our 9-year old. There’s no AC, but plenty of fans and the ocean breeze. We saw deer on property every day and fireflies every night by the fire pit. Our favorite part was the lobster cruise with the caretaker, Tom. The kids loved helping with the lobster traps and we saw so many seals. Highly recommend! Perry’s Lobster Shack is a quick drive away along with a small beach, Pugnuts has the best ice cream, and Bar Harbor and Acadia are only 45 minutes away. Great place to spend a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

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

Beautiful location!

Our family of four really enjoyed this property. We spent a week there mainly to see Acadia, which was about 40 minutes away. After hiking in the park, we enjoyed coming back to the house to kayak on the bay and sit on the back porch. It was a treat to fish for lobster with the caretakers Tom and Andy. We were sad to see the week end, but we made wonderful family memories there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Will be staying again!

The most relaxing, comfortable, and peaceful cottage we have ever vacationed in. Already talking about our return on the drive home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kitrina C.

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

Fabulous time at a great location.

Great place to stay if you want access to all the fun hikes and nature areas but also want peace and quiet. Cabin is cute and cozy, location is stunning. It was great having the bay right behind the cabin. We found several nature preserves within a couple miles of the cabin, too. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

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

Summer retreat

Amazing spot in Maine! Walkable to Perry’s Lobster Shack; adjacent to the best parts of the Midcoast, views of Acadia across the water. A great place to relax. Host couldn’t be better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew & Kimberly G., Woodbury, CT

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

Hidden Gem

Wonderful stay, beautiful property and surrounding area. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Rockaway Beach, Queens County, NYC

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

Beautiful, neat, clean, friendly

Very good property. Neat, clean cabin, as described. Beautiful location. Great communication. Will try to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

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

Magical and restorative

The cottage was quaint and everything we had hoped for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Second cabin getaway

Another awesome stay at revenue lane!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful and amazing time staying at this quaint little cabin! It was a nice ride to Acadia national park and bar harbor, but also plenty to do at the cabin and or around the blue hill area. The weather was wonderful the whole week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

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

Almighty Struggle

Great private location. Enjoyed access to the water providing swimming and kayaking. Also beautiful views. We also enjoyed the outside fire pit and grill. The kitchen had all the needed pans, dishes and utensils. We had six in our party and there were beds for everyone. Everyone also enjoyed the ambiance of the cottage. Will strongly consider returning at a future date.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey E.

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

Lovely waterfront relaxation!

We loved this rustic little cottage. It was in a quiet location with lots of beach front to explore! We loved watching the tide go in and out. We saw eagles, herons, porpoises, and seals right from the beach! The cottage itself was just as described and was equipped with everything we needed. We hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Relaxing Family Time

Our little family spent a wonderful week at this quiet cottage. We had coffee on the shore every morning, saw a variety of wildlife in the yard including a porcupine, relaxed on the deck with cocktails in the evening, and watched a couple of movies. It is centrally located to the various activities we wanted to do in the area. Acadia and a puffin tour were highlights! You won’t need to bring anything but your clothes and a sense of adventure, as the cottage kitchen is very well appointed and the bath towels and bedding are very nice. Tom, the properties manager is a gem! The Almighty Struggle was a perfect spot for us spend quality family time having adventures.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Ideal Family Vacation!

Our family of 5 stayed here for the week of July 4th. We thought that we were coming to see Acadia National Park (which was beautiful, but busy); but the highlight of our trip was our sweet cottage. From the moment we drove up, we loved the quaint setting, overlooking the rocky coastline. We kayaked, hiked, loved watching the deer, and played board games when it rained. The caretakers, Capt. Tom & First Mate Andi, were by far the best property managers that we've ever worked with. We highly recommend that you book a Lobster trip ride on their boat. It was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

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

Cabin in Surry maine

This charming rustic cabin was our home for a week and we absolutely loved it!Quiet and secluded on the water,it was one of our best vacations ever.The house was well equipped with all of the essentials,the kitchen especially.Located perfectly for easy access to Bangor,Bar Harbor,Stonington,Blue Hill and the Acadia forest,we had an awesome time discovering all they had to offer.Then coming back to the cottage,relaxing on the deck or water or fire pit and enjoying deer,wild turkey and even bald eagles!We will definitely be back next year!

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

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

A nice family getaway.

A small, charming, well equipped, and clean cabin. Despite it's size it managed to fit our family of five plus our dog comfortably. The neighbors were a little closer than we anticipated (we could see both properties through the trees), but it was still quiet and felt private. The path down to the shore was a little dicey for our toddler to navigate but the rest of us managed just fine. Getting a kayak down to the shore is a bit of a challenge, you definitely need an extra set of hands to help out. Our kids loved skipping stones and digging around on the shore. High tide was great for swimming and kayaking. My wife and I loved stargazing at night. We're from the city, so a night sky as beautiful as that is pretty rare for us. We had an issue with the power after a windy night and the caretaker was quick to respond and very helpful. We had a great time a would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

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

Great stay

A nice little cottage on the water. The cottage is cozy, clean, and well appointed, and held our 6 person family perfectly. We loved the ability to sit by the water at the property or the ability to easily drive to Acadia or other beautiful Maine spots.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020