Pinelodge Cottage - rustic beauty oceanfront near ANP

*****

I shall return!!

I love this place and have visited three or four times for a month each visit. I rented a cottage right on the ocean. The place was clean and well maintained. Kathy and Jay, the owners, were very helpful. I plan on returning. Sondra Y - (Jun 2017)

*****

Great Location on the Quiet Side of MDI

We've been visiting Pine Lodge cottage for at least five years. We've never been disappointed since the proprietors, Kathy and Jay, take great care of the cottages and leave us to ourselves save only the few times we've needed to ask for something - usually a replaced lightbulb or something. Over the years, they have made many improvements. Seaside Cottages are the cleanest we have seen on the island. 
 
Seaside Cottages are on the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island, with easy access to town life and markets (Southwest Harbor), lobster (Thurston's in Bass Harbor), pizza and sandwiches (Salt Meadow Farm), and great restaurants (e.g. in Southwest Harbor). And of course, there is terrific fresh water swimming, hiking, beach wandering and simple walking all over the island. 
 
I like waking in the morning, making a pot of coffee, checking my email (that's optional but the wifi is good), and reading books while I gaze out at a wonderful view over Blue Hill Bay. Afternoons are for hiking. 
 
The Shields have provided great kitchen facilities and an inviting dining room table for entertaining other couples if one wants. And, of course, there is the deck for late afternoon drinks. 
 
I love this spot. We'll be there again this next summer. 
 
Bill C. - (Aug 2016)