Biello Cottage - on the water in Trenton

*****

Lovely house, comfortable beds, and gorgeous views.

Lovely house, comfortable beds, and gorgeous views. This was our second time staying in this house and we will definitely be back! - (Sep 2023 - ABNB)

*****

This house was great. Comfortable and spacious

This house was great. Comfortable and spacious, but what really made it so perfect was the view-absolutely gorgeous view over the bay to MDI. Location-about equidistant between Ellsworth and Bar Harbor-is convenient to everything, with nowhere on the island taking more than a half hour or so to get to. We really loved our stay and will definitely try to rent this house again in the future. - (Aug 2022 - ABNB)

*****

Delightful Cottage

This cottage met and exceeded all of our expectations. From walking in the front door and viewing the beautiful cove through the dining room window; feeling at home right away and using the well-equipped kitchen, relaxing on the deck, and sleeping in a comfortable bed; and the easy drive to the trails of Acadia and to the rest of Mt. Desert Island; we enjoyed everything about Biello Cottage. - (Aug 2019 - VRBO)

*****

Lovely property in ideal location

The cottage is beautiful - woody, wonderfully decorated, tons of task lighting (great for those of us who read on our vacations!), pretty rugs, stunning views. It was the most well-equipped rental we've ever stayed at. Every kind of kitchen appliance was there and plenty of seating. Lots of wildlife in the bay and on the property. We saw seals, osprey fishing, eagles, warblers, a young raptor in the woods, and even a woodchuck! The fact that there's no central heating was a bit of an issue as it was cold often day and night even in late June. It's hard to regulate heat with a wood stove but there was plenty of wood provided. We did find the couches uncomfortable as they are short, shallow, with low backs and wooden arms. But great cable and Roku offerings as well as solid internet. Comfortable chairs on the deck with nice umbrellas. We very much enjoyed our time there and didn't want to leave. We hope to come back when the weather isn't quite so uncooperative! - (Jul 2019 - VRBO)

*****

Biello Cottage gets 5 stars

The cottage is beautiful - woody, wonderfully decorated, tons of task lighting (great for those of us who read on our vacations!), pretty rugs, stunning views. It was the most well-equipped rental we've ever stayed at. Every kind of kitchen appliance was there and plenty of seating. Lots of wildlife in the bay and on the property. We saw seals, osprey fishing, eagles, warblers, a young raptor in the woods, and even a woodchuck! The fact that there's no central heating was a bit of an issue as it was cold often day and night even in late June. It's hard to regulate heat with a wood stove but there was plenty of wood provided. We did find the couches uncomfortable as they are short, shallow, with low backs and wooden arms. But great cable and Roku offerings as well as solid internet. Comfortable chairs on the deck with nice umbrellas. We very much enjoyed our time there and didn't want to leave. We hope to come back when the weather isn't quite so uncooperative! - (Jun 2019)

*****

Amazing cottage in a quiet location with great views

We rented the cottage during a recent trip with a family of four and a dog. The cottage itself is spotless, with plenty of room to spread out. The views were amazing, with a perfect view of the water from the back deck. If we find ourselves in this area again we would definitely stay here! 
Left on Sep 15, 2018 for a stay in Aug 2018 - (Oct 2018)

*****

Impressive View

The deck was great. We spent most of the time there. Livingroom furniture was uncomfortable but we didn't plan to spend much time there anyway. Beds were pretty good too and they had all of the kitchen items that we needed  
 
Would stay again.  
August 2018 - (Aug 2018)

*****

Fantastic family cottage in a great location

We loved our week at the Biello Cottage. Tucked down a quiet lane with the backyard overlooking a bay, it was a gorgeous place to begin and end our days adventuring in Maine. Before dinner each night, our girls would play tag in the yard or explore the shore while my husband and I sipped wine on the deck and watched bald eagles fly past. Doesn't get much better than that! 
Left on Sep 25, 2017 for a stay in Aug 2017 
 
 
Rustic But Really Nice 
Left on Sep 21, 2017 for a stay in Jun 2017 
We really enjoyed our stay in this cottage. It accommodated three couples very nicely. The kitchen was unbelievably well stocked with cooking gear, dishware, flatwear, spices, etc, which we really appreciated since we had several meals there. Beds were very comfortable and showers worked well. The decorating is cute/rustic/inviting. And the views were beautiful on the days we were not fogged in (lots of fog in June). The deck is large and has lots of great seating, which came in handy when local family came to visit. It was wonderful to sit out on that deck and watch the seals and other wildlife. We saw bald eagles every single day. I still miss it. We have family that lives up in Ellsworth, and we spent a lot of time there and on MDI, so the location of this little cottage could not have been more perfect. My brother-in-law did bring kayaks and we used them, but be aware water shoes are needed because it is a muddy entry. A few things to note, in case it makes a difference. There is quite a bit of cat gear around, and my step-daughter struggled with allergies. Not so much that it disrupted our stay, but something to be aware of in case of similar allergic sensitivities. And the bedroom doors are the rustic/charming panel doors with latches, which do very little to limit traveling of noise. This can be an issue if your party keeps different schedules. There is no forced heat; only a wood stove that needs to be fed. We had an unusually cool week, so that kept us busy but added to the charm of the atmosphere. All in all, we thought it was wonderful and would stay here again in a heartbeat! 
 
Inviting private retreat with wonderful water views 
Left on May 30, 2013 for a stay in Aug 2012 
We had a very enjoyable stay at Biello cottage. It has wonderful water views, and a most attractive,quiet and private location. The drive to Mount Desert Island is straightforward. The wood interior and furnishings of the cottage made it a very inviting place to stay.We felt we were living in a real home rather than a vacation let. The one drawback from our perspective was that the largest beds were doubles and we would have preferred at least one Queen or King bed. Acadia Cottage Rentals were very efficient and helpful, even arranging to forward some books we left behind. 
 
Inviting private retreat with wonderful water views 
Left on May 30, 2013 for a stay in Aug 2012 
We had a very enjoyable stay at Biello cottage. It has wonderful water views, and a most attractive, quiet and private location. The drive to Mount Desert Island is straightforward. The wood interior and furnishings of the cottage made it a very inviting place to stay. We felt we were living in a real home rather than a vacation let. The one drawback from our perspective was that the largest beds were doubles and we would have preferred at least one Queen or King bed. Acadia Cottage Rentals were very efficient and helpful, even arranging to forward some books we left behind. - (Nov 2017 - Previous)

*****

Peaceful beautiful retreat by the bay.

This is our second stay at Biello Cottage and it was just as fun as last year. You can't beat sitting out on the porch watching the birds (and seals!) having your morning coffee and our dog loved looking out over the deck. Everything you could possibly need was in their kitchen - and the house was comfy and spotless. It was so convenient to everything, especially our favorite Lunt's Gateway Lobster Pound. We'll be back next yr! 
Left on Sep 21, 2017 for a stay in Aug 2017 - (Sep 2017)