
If you're looking for some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, you've found the right spot at Boathouse Way Cottages. Located on "the quiet side of the island," Boathouse Way Cottages are in Bernard, off the Mitchell Road just past Bernard Corner. Nestled in a secluded, wooded area, the cottages are just a mile from Back Beach, the local library, boat landing, and lobsters at famous Thurston's Wharf (which has been featured in several movies filmed in the area). Southwest Harbor is just 5 miles away!
Boathouse Way Cottages, though not located in busy Bar Harbor, are within easy commute to Bar Harbor and Ellsworth. You don't have to be in the center of all of the hustle and bustle to "Get there from here"! The Island Explorer Bus system will pick up and drop you off at the end of Mitchell Road, making it easy to explore the island and Acadia National Park without having to fight traffic. Near by Southwest Harbor offers a wide variety of dining choices, as well as boat tours, kayaking, hiking, fishing and shopping. Just 6 miles to a fresh water swimming sand beach.
Boathouse Way Cottages also share several common areas for visitors at the cottages to enjoy. One with a picnic table where you can sit and enjoy the sun or browse the internet with our free wifi. And another with a swing set and picnic table. Located at the entrance to the cottages, you'll enjoy green grass, flowers, fruit trees and a picket fence, all of which will add a warm charm and peaceful tranquillity to your island getaway. We have canoes and kayaks onsite if you want to explore the local ponds or harbors. Along with our seven cottages located in our family resort setting, we offer five off site properties.
Our resort setting makes our cottages the perfect place for that long awaited family reunion or get together. Ask now!!!

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We had a wonderful stay at the Shipswheel cottage. Everything we needed was right there. Each day we either hiked, sailed or rode our bikes. At the end of the day, it was so nice to come “home” to our little cottage. Thanks so much.
Just wanted you guys to know what a lovely time we had in the Downeaster cottage. Everything was perfect and it made our trip with two young children very enjoyable and relaxing. But I most appreciated the cleanliness. Typically, my chief complaint on our travels is the unsanitary condition of our hotels/rentals. But not at your place!! We will definitely recommend the Boathouse Way Cottages to our friends/familyThank you so much for such a memorable vacation in a beautiful cabin! See you next year! - Julie, Ted, Meg, & Claire
Thank you for your hospitality - the cottage had every convenience we could possibly want. It also was a pleasure to get away from the bustle of Bar Harbor and come back to our retreat on the quiet side of the island. - The Krills
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Boathouse Way Cottages
P.O. Box 247
Bernard, Maine 04612
207-244-9344 - Ask for Missy or Keith or
leave a message and we will call you back.
Please no calls before 9:00am est
or after 9:30pm est.
email: stay@boathousewaycottages.com