Gilbert Cottage - wooded privacy in Southwest Harbor

*****

Can't recommend highly enough.

This is our fourth year in a row spending a week at Gilbert Cottage, so that should tell you everything you need to know. It's a great location on the "quiet side" of Mt. Desert Island but within an easy, less than half an hour drive to literally everything, and there's an Acadia National Park trailhead just down the road at Long Pond. We love the full kitchen, which allows us to cook up all the delicious ingredients from the farmers markets and farm markets in the area. Can't recommend highly enough. - (Oct 2024 - ABNB)

*****

Overall a great place,The location was perfect

Overall a great place, liked the rustic decor. We enjoyed the park and hiking. The location was perfect. Our only complaint was the cottage was very dark, more lights would have been nice. - (Sep 2024 - VRBO)

*****

Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet place in the woods

This beautiful old cottage was the perfect jumping off place for a week of exploring Acadia. We could be at a majestic pond in less than a mile, running on gravel roads in less than a half mile, and walking through Southwest Harbor within a 3-minute drive. Being on the "Quietside" was ideal, and so was the rustic feel of the lodge. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet place in the woods, close to the heart of the park but far from the congestion of Bar Harbor. - (Aug 2024 - VRBO)

*****

The cottage is wonderfully rustic.

This is our 3rd year at this Cottage, and we loved it all again. So much so we've already booked our time for next year. The cottage is wonderfully rustic, spacious (for 2 adults and a medium-sized dog) and just remote enough for privacy, but not too far from the town of Southwest Harbor (~5 minutes) or Bar Harbor (~25 minutes). There are wonderful hiking trails within a half mile distance down by Long Pond, which our pup loves. You can also kayak on the pond! All in all, this Cottage is a perfect place to stay while visiting Acadia National Park! - (Nov 2023 - ABNB)

*****

Great cabin in a quiet location.

Great cabin in a quiet location. We rent it every year and are never disappointed :) - (Oct 2023 - ABNB)

*****

It has everything we need in a great location.

This is our second year at Gilbert Cottage and we plan to return for a third! It has everything we need in a great location. - (Sep 2023 - ABNB)

*****

Very comfortable place located in a quiet part of Acadia

Rustic but lovely cabin with a cute little porch to sun yourself on. The owner left a bunch of info about local sites that was very helpful. - (Oct 2019 - ABNB)

****

Quaint and cozy

Perfect location on Southwest Harbor. Close to Acadia National Park. House is perfect for a family . Loved the outdoor fire pit for making smoores. Near Echo lake, so convienent for kayaking. We felt right at home and didn't want to leave. Would stay here again!! 
 
Submitted: Jul 10, 2018 Stayed: June 2018 - (Jul 2018)