The Carriage House Cottage at Westard Farm 780 Eagle Lake RoadBar Harbor, ME 04609US
Rustic Maine style vacation rental with all the comforts of home
A quiet, rural, central location, close to Acadia trails and not far from town.
Your Home Away from home in bar harbor and acadia national park
The Cottage
Welcome to your vacation home away from home in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The Carriage House Cottage at Westard Farm borders conservation land protected by Acadia. This cozy, clean, affordable getaway retreat offers rustic, post and beam accommodations with the latest comforts and conveniences including free wifi and good cell signal. Centrally located on land that was once a farm. Enjoy superior privacy in a quiet rural setting with a great view of the sun setting behind distant Blue Hill mountain. Only minutes to downtown and the park. Save on gasoline! Free Acadia shuttle stops at the end of the drive.
Step inside and admire the rugged cedar and hemlock beams that reach high to the pine board ceiling in the living area. Large windows and a full-size patio door look out over ancient apple trees and a small field were white-tailed deer come to fatten up in the fall. Whip o' wills and woodcock can be heard at dusk and frequently the call of coyotes reaches up from the nearby valley. Our "Tribal Council" area, for exclusive use of cottage guests, sports an Adirondak Leanto, fire pit with wood, and picnic table along our 400-foot nature trail.
Amenities
The Carriage House at Westard Farm comes fully furnished with everything you need for a relaxing, memorable stay. Our central location is perfect for launching your hiking, biking, wildlife watching or paddling trips. The cottage is located approximately 150 feet from the main private residence on land that was once an abandoned farm. There is an unattached garage in between.
The clean, airy cabin includes a living room with gas log fireplace, a sofa, chairs and a dining table and TV. The ground floor bedroom has a queen-size bed and bureau, hanging space for clothes, as well as a ceiling fan. The bathroom has a vanity sink, toliet and shower with plenty of hot water. One set of linens and towels are provided for the week.
There is a fully-equipped kitchenette that includes a two-burner gas cooktop, microwave oven, toaster, coffee maker, full-size refridgerator/freezer, compact sink, dishes, utensils, pot and pans. There is no oven but there is a gas grill out on the porch/patio where there are chairs for relaxing outdoors. Overhead there is a reading loft. The cottage is also stocked with books and videos about the area's natural and human history. The cottage has free, robust wireless broadband internet, cable television, and a DVD and VCR player. There are coloring books and videos for children. A Pack n' Play is available at no charge.
There is covered, secure bicycle storage and a free canoe and cartop gear.
Rates/Availability
The Carriage House Cottage will be open in 2021 with some changes to allow additional deep cleaning between parties. Rental will run from Sunday to Saturday. The rate will be $1,195 with discounts for multiple weeks and for returning guests.
We rent only for full weeks, Sunday to Saturday. Maximum occupancy is 3. As of May 1 all states are exempt from Maine COVID testing and quarantine restrictions unless otherwise specified by the Maine CDC if rates in some states spike.
Available Weeks
June
20-26 Reserved
27-7/3 Reserved
July
4-11 Reserved
11-17 Reserved
18-24 Reserved
25-31 Reserved
August
1-7 Reserved
8-14 Reserved
15-21 Reserved
22-28 Reserved
29-9/4 Reserved
September-close
Sorry Booked
Email if you want to be on our cancellation list for 2021. earl.brechlin@gmail.com See list above or check AirBnB
Click here to check most current availability. If you find an open week you want, you can book instantly on AirBnB or email us and we can do a direct reservation with a $100 discount. As always, we offer even deeper discounts to our many returning guests and discounts for multiple week rentals. Do not hesitate to ask any questions by emailing: earl.brechlin@gmail.com
About Us
Your Hosts
Earl and Roxie Brechlin enjoy everything Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park have to offer. Earl recently retired as Communications Director for Friends of Acadia after spending 37 years as Bar Harbor's local newspaper editor. He is a Registered Maine Guide and author of more than 12 books about Maine, Acadia and New England History. Roxie is a retired kindergarten teacher who spent 30 years in early childhood education. An avid gardener and baker she enjoys volunteering for the local library and her church as well as spending time with three rambunctious grandchlidren.
Spend more time outoors
Carriage House Cottage guests are encouraged to spend an afternoon or evening around a cozy campfire at our Tribal Council Area. Many of our guests are former campers who have decided to upgrade to more comfortable accommodations while wanting to avoid the expensive and crowded hotels in town. The Tribal Council Area features seasonal running water, an Adirondak-style shelter, picnic table, string lights, and an ample supply of firewood.
Contact Us
You can use the handy form below or email: earl.brechlin@gmail.com
Telephone 207-288-4859
780 Eagle Lake Road, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609