Boathouse Way Cottages

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!!!


 


available at our onsite properties.
and select off site houses
 Now accepting reservations for the 2011 season


Our On-site Resort Setting Cottages:

Homeport Homeport


Beachcomber Beachcomber


Ships Wheel Ships Wheel


Downeaster The Downeaster


Whalesback Whalesback


Boathouse    Boathouse


Driftwood Driftwood


Off-Site Properties:    Check out our Fall special on Coming Home Cottage!!!



Tideaway Cottage:  a 5 bedroom  3.5  bath house located on the ocean in Tremont across from the Tremont School. newly renovated in 2008.

Coming Home Cottage:  a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage,sleeping 6 people, located in a wooded area in the village of Bernard.

Windshadow Cottage: a 3 bedroom 2 bath cottage located in nearby Bass Harbor.  Wireless Internet available

Island Haven: a 4 bedroom 2 bath house with extra space in the garage (available at an extra cost) located about one mile away on the Richtown Road in Tremont  

Two neighboring properties located in a wooded area intown Southwest Harbor: 

Town's End Cottage is a 4 bedroom 2 bath cottage newly renovated in 2002. 

Shangri-La Cottage is a cute 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage with great rental history. 





                                                                  Tideaway



                                                                                                                                                     
Island Haven Madonna rental


Wind Shadow Wind Shadow


Town's End Town's End


Shangri-La


Coming Home Cottage Coming Home Cottage




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Our customer comments

Just wanted to say great job, great place! You folks have built a solid, yet welled earned reputation and I can see why.  The cottage was just right for us.  We loved the light, airy feel of the place and the decorating was well done.  - Tim , Renee and kids.  Jericho,Vermont

Anne, Nicholas & I would like to thank you for such a warm & comfortable house in the woods. It really contributed to our having a wonderful vacation! - Thanks Again, Huck

Thank 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

Payment and Deposit Schedule

  • Upon committing to a rental we will send you a lease which must be signed and returned with 1/3rd payment within 14 days. This payment is non-refundable if you should cancel for any reason.

  • The 2nd payment will be due 60 days before rental week.

  • The 3rd and final payment will be due at least 14 days before rental week.

  • If time does not permit this sort of payment schedule, full payment will be required by cashiers check, money order or visa/mastercard/discover when rental week is booked.

  • Cancellation Policy:  The first payment is non-refundable for any reason.  If a cancellation is made we will try to rent the week canceled if it does not get rented you are responsible for full rental amount, if it does get rented we will reimburse you the rental amount minus the first non refundable deposit and a $100.00 cancellation fee.  No refunds will be given if cancellation is made within 30 days or less of rental week.

  • All rates are subject to change without notice. Call for availability and book your getaway soon as some weeks are reserved very quickly.

Be sure to visit our sister site of beautiful antique wicker! E.L. Higgins Antique Wicker

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