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“Brookshire Cottage” Acadia National Park “Pet Friendly” Mt Desert Island ME

Riverside holiday home in Bass Harbor with a water park

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Escape to Brookshire Cottage, a luxury 100-year-old bungalow on Mount Desert Island in Bass Harbor. This charming home features a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for cooking family meals inside or outside at the farmhouse table. With its Luxury Master Suite and seamless glass shower, you'll unwind after hiking the nearby trails or kayaking in the ocean.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

“Brookshire Cottage” Acadia National Park “Pet Friendly” Mt Desert Island ME

Brookshire Cottage is a luxury 100 year old totally renovated Bungalow home located on Mount Desert Island in Bass Harbor. Near wonderful trails 5 mins away on the ocean. Ships Harbor Trail and Wonderland Trail. Road in front of our home circles the Island around Seawall. Very Scenic drive along the water.

The property is a 3 bedroom home with Luxury Master Suite with Master Bath, claw foot tub, and seamless glass shower. Perfect for relaxing after hiking the trails of the park or kayaking in the ocean or lakes. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking for a large group! Farmhouse sink and table inside and outside for family meals! Fire pit, gas grill, and lobster cooker available! The property is dog friendly for dogs 50 lbs and under with a pet fee $125.00. Smart TV in all the bedrooms and living room. The house has air conditioning also for keeping cool in the Summer. Please note that the Air Conditioner is only on the first floor. Windows and large fans upstairs. Rarely does the temperature at night become to
hot. If you rent in the Fall we have a gas stove for keeping warm. The property is up the street from Bass Harbor Lighthouse. Ferry Terminal and hiking trails only 5 mins away! Located on the quiet side of the Island but only a short drive to Bar Harbor. Many great restaurants and stores on our side of island too. Decorated with a classic theme. The house was totally rebuilt and redecorated 3 years ago. We provide comfortable sheets and linens. This is very important to our family. There are two separate rooms with queen beds and another bunk room that has three single beds. Trundle bed in living room.

There is another guest house in the back that is rented separate from the main house.
LittleBrook Cottage .

**Please note If you are bringing a dog please add it to the reservation so it will charge the $125 pet fee** otherwise we must do this manually. We strive hard to be pet friendly.

Keep in mind we are not handicapped accessible. The house has stairs.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only receptacles for disposal

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Dogs do not PEE on lawn. Signs show PET walk area. $200.00 damage fee if dogs pee in grass. Turns green grass brown. Trying to stay Pet Friendly.
If pet over 60 lbs please contact owner. If pet left alone, please kennel! Kennel provided upon request. Rules strictly followed
Very important to us to have dogs travel with owners! Please everyone do your part. Pet Friendly properties are hard to find! Extra work and expense

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Under 50 pounds with permission Pet Fee $125.00

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Smart TV in all bedrooms and WIFI

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only receptacles for disposal

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Brookshire Cottage Cozy Newley Renovated Home Tremont
Brookshire Cottage A Cozy Newley Renovated Home Tremont
Brookshire Cottage Cozy Newley Renovated Home Tremont
Brookshire Cottage A Cozy Newley Renovated Home Tremont
Brookshire Cottage Cozy Newley Renovated Home House Tremont
Brookshire Cottage Cozy Newley Renovated Home House
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Brookshire Cottage A Cozy Newley Renovated Home
“Brookshire Cottage” A Cozy Newley Renovated Home

About the area

Located in Bass Harbor, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 5 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Saint Dreux’s Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Brookshire Cottage” Acadia National Park “Pet Friendly” Mt Desert Island ME pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at “Brookshire Cottage” Acadia National Park “Pet Friendly” Mt Desert Island ME?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at “Brookshire Cottage” Acadia National Park “Pet Friendly” Mt Desert Island ME?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Brookshire Cottage” Acadia National Park “Pet Friendly” Mt Desert Island ME?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Brookshire Cottage” Acadia National Park “Pet Friendly” Mt Desert Island ME located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Wendell Gilley Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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“Brookshire Cottage” Acadia National Park “Pet Friendly” Mt Desert Island ME Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheetal F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, comfortable and convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Great stay

Cottage was clean and charming. We were very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W., Asheville, NC

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

Cute home in good location

We enjoyed our stay! It had a very nice kitchen and easy access to hiking and Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn M.

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

Great Experience

Would stay here again. Beds were comfy, plenty of space, well supplied and convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Great homebase to explore

Everything was great! We enjoyed relaxing at the cottages, and the kitchen enabled us to cook easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

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

Loved the decor!

Two sisters and one friend stayed at this lovely cottage while exploring Acadia! Place was decorated with a loving touch and everything needed for comfort and enjoyment. Communication with the owner was easy! The nearby town was a plus! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Perfect Weekend at Acadia

The property was great and exactly as listed. It was an easy drive over to some of the main trails in Acadia and made our weekend very easy! We it had great access to everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

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

Location with class

This is a great little spot with good location on the island. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia M.

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

Brookshire Cottage in Bass Harbor

Great location in Tremont Maine.The cottage was clean, beautifully decorated and well equipped. A perfect spot for exploring Acadia, Northeast Harbor and Bar Harbor. Would highly recommend a windjammer cruise on the Margaret Todd in Bar Harbor and dinner at the Little Fern restaurant in the Claremont Hotel. We absolutely loved our three day stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Beautiful long weekend

Had a great time at Acadia. The cottage worked great for us and we enjoyed the comforts of home. Loved hiking and spending time outdoors. Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin N.

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

Perfect for Acadia Trip

The home was exactly as listed and in a great location. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

A lovely getaway

Thanks Robbin for a lovely stay during Christmas week. The home was clean and thoughtfully arranged for guests. We recommend you highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Lovely cottage near Acadia

We had a fantastic fall weekend. The host was gracious and gave us perfect advice for local dining and hiking. The cottage is well appointed with everything you could need. Charming decor. True New England!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patsy S.

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

Nice house but too many rules and many trip hazards.

We enjoyed our stay in Tremont as this location is close to the Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor where we spent our days exploring the scenic areas, wWe shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

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

Week at MDI

Comfortable, clean and had cabinets full of helpful spices, seasonings, oils, etc. We enjoyed our stay on the quiet side of the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ann J.

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

Perfect place for 4th of July

We couldnt ask for a better location! We spent our days at Acadia National Park but the area was great. Everything was great at the house and even some extras to help eat at home. We appreciate the extra attention taken for the small things and the well labeled info for items to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Magical Maine getaway

What a gorgeous house! Beautiful decor, super comfy beds, you feel like you've stepped back in time while still enjoying all the comforts of the modern era. Perfect base for our Acadia trip. Host was responsive and attentive. We didn't want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam K.

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

Wonderful and cozy spot

Our family had a wonderful stay here for our most recent trip to Maine. The house is extremely clean and cozy - everything is absolutely spotless and all of the details in the home have a touch of luxury... such a relief for our family of 5 (which includes 3 small children) after long travel days and then long days exploring the island. We can't recommend this property highly enough and look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn D.

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

Maine Vacation

We enjoyed our stay in the brookshire cottage! The cottage was cute and quaint and we loved the location on the island. The air conditioner in the living area was a nice bonus as well. Would have loved maybe a better equipped kitchen, some of the items were rather outdated. Overall we had a great time and lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca P.

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

Great Little Cottage

Adorable cottage with lots of charm! A few small issues noted upon arrival, but the host was quick to fix them. It would be nice to have upgraded silverware. The beds were comfy and keeping the windows open helped to keep the rooms cool. We loved the backyard and fire pit! Excellent location, close to hiking and restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin N.

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

Birthday & Anniversary Weekend

If anything, the property listing doesn't fully capture how much space is available. We were surprised at how big the property was! The whole place is clean and nicely decorated and we loved the kitchen especially. The location is also good, not too long of a drive to get to anything you want to do on the island. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Perfect house on the quiet side

Quaint house in the perfect location-close to everything but away from the crowds. Robin was the perfect host. The best part was how much our dog loved the chickens that came to the yard every morning! Not sure if they were part of the house but they provided endless entertainment….
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Nice cottage for extended family get-away

Would return! Sure, there were a few nuisances (bedroom ceiling fans not working; first floor AC was essentially one downstairs window unit) but overall the place was clean and decoration was representing the Victorian era.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

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

Have never felt so at home

What an incredible place! From the moment we arrived, to the moment we left- we felt like we were just there visiting family. Check-in was super straight-forward and easy, and the layout of the house immediately made sense. Being tucked away in a slower paced area was a good break from our busy visits to Bar Harbor. Really enjoyed Beal's Lobster Pier on our first night there. The house is also a very short drive from the Bass Harbor lighthouse which is incredible. All of the furnishings, appliances, dishes, etc were upscale and felt homey. Not like someone just furnished the place to rent it out. The owner's were very nice and accommodating, nothing but positive things to say about them. Overall this place felt like a vacation spot that I'd be excited to return to over and over again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Lovely Cottage - It Felt Like Visiting Family

Vacation rental homes can sometimes feel a bit sterile, with furniture and decorations cobbled together from bargain stores. This property instead felt like we were being welcomed to stay at a favorite aunt and uncle’s home, with good quality furnishings, bedding, etc... It was cozy, warm, and comfortable in every aspect. It doesn’t feel cheap, but more like no expense was spared. Communication was also great - we had an issue with the TV and I messaged the host. The reply was almost instant, with another to have it replaced within a few hours. Proximity to Acadia was nice as well. It’s about a half hour drive to Bar Harbor and a 5 minute drive a couple short hikes along the coast. It’s also just a 5 minute drive to the Bass Harbor lighthouse, which is uncrowded and a gorgeous place to welcome the sunrise. I would stay here again and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023