Is Skywater - Cozy waterfront studio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Skywater - Cozy waterfront studio located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Maine Granite Industry Museum and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Echo Lake Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Skywater - Cozy waterfront studio Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

EUGENIE Y.

5 May 2025

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Still wonderful

Love the cottage love the area love the view love the peace and quiet!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

16 Oct 2024

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New Favorite Trip!

We absolutely loved our time in Mount Desert and Acadia. The cottage was perfect for my hubs, my dog and I.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth L.

24 Aug 2024

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5 stars

The property is cozy, comfortable and clean. The view is outstanding! We made so many memories in Acadia while we stayed here. A wonderful little cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

6 May 2024

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Beautiful view

We enjoyed our stay at Skywater. There were wonderful sunrises and the area is quiet. The loons could be heard any time of the day and Acadia is so close. Thank you Mike for sharing your cottage with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

7 Sept 2024

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Cozy retreat

The studio cabin was small but comfortable. The borrowed view of Somes Sound made it a perfect, relaxing vacation spot for us on our beloved MDI. To top it all off, we really appreciate it being a pet friendly rental. Thank you for sharing Skywater with us! We will look forward to coming back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

5 Aug 2023

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Sones Sound Cottage

Excellent small cottage, perfect for one or two people, terrific views, near to many shops and restaurants in Soithwest Harbor and a 30 minute drive to Bar Harbor.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

chad r.

5 Sept 2024

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Charming

This was our second time staying on MDI, and the location here was truly amazing. The house has everything you need and is only a short drive from essentially anything on the island. We didn't realize how much we would enjoy just relaxing on the deck watching the boats and wildlife on the sound. I would absolutely recommend Skywater and could see myself coming back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

EUGENIE Y.

4 Aug 2023

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Peaceful and private

2nd time staying here and enjoyed it immensely. Can’t beat the view and it is peaceful and quiet. Bear in mind that the cottage is basically one big room; the only privacy inside is the bathroom which is very small. The interior pictures do not do it justice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

17 May 2022

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Peaceful getaway

My husband, dog and I loved our stay at skywater. The cabin is small, but perfect for us. The views are breath taking. I loved sitting on the back deck in the e sun in the morning and the back deck in the afternoon. There is privacy and stars, sunrises and sunsets and we enjoyed the boats and wildlife. Mike was a great communicator. We loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Boston MA USA

9 Sept 2023

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Stellar studio on Somes

I wish I could give "Location and neighborhood" more than 5 stars. The studio is beautifully situated on the quiet side of MDI and has *amazing* views east over the sound. It was a total joy to wake up each morning having breakfast on the porch -- watching birds and boats come and go. The studio itself had everything we needed to be comfortable for the entire week.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda F.

20 Aug 2023

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Sky

Very nice stay here...cabin is complete with everything..i did feel could of been little cleaner..toilet was not completely clean we had to clean some marks off and receipts from previous people on floor by bed.....bed sheets kinda dingy but otherwise fantastic!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

7 Jul 2021

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Beautiful view close to Acadia

We were overall very happy with our stay at Hall Quarry! The property is absolutely beautiful - it's very relaxing to sit on the porch and look out on the view, particularly during sunrises and sunsets. There was a heatwave while we were in town and the apartment got above 90 degrees during the day. Since it's getting warmer each summer, I'd recommend installing a window AC unit since it would make the space much more enjoyable and cool. Additionally, it would be great to have a shade on the door to the back porch since it was bright in the mornings. Michael was easy to work with and provided all of the details we needed to find the property and self check-in. I'd recommend staying here on your next trip to MDI, particularly since it's so close to Bar Harbor, Acadia, and Southwest Harbor!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danica O.

6 Jul 2023

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Cozy and peaceful

This cozy cottage was in an excellent quiet location to explore Acadia National Park. It is on the “quiet side” of the park and you are well insulated from crowds and traffic noise. The views from the patio are beautiful and the ever changing rolling of the fog makes each day’s view unique. The bed was very comfortable and there was a good amount of clothes drawer space. A few minor drawbacks were that there was nowhere to hang a few items of clothing as the wardrobe cabinet was filled with cleaning supplies, there was not a working empty cabinet to store food, the shower is very small which makes it a bit difficult to wash up after a muddy hike or bike, and there were limited hooks to dry out equipment and clothing after exploring the park. However even with these drawbacks I would certainly come back to stay and the positives definitely outweighed the drawbacks. We definitely appreciated that Skywater was pet friendly and there was hose to wash off muddy paws outside and plenty of space in the living room to set up our kennel/dog bed. Michael was easy to contact and there was great communication throughout our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth L.

25 Jun 2018

"Skywater" the well named : "Sky" all around and "water" just below

Situated in an exceptionnal location, this small cabin is quite a paradise : light and sun all the day long as if you were in an aerial aquarium, but the beautiful deck in the shadow as soon as 1 pm (at the end of June) so that the three meals can be taken outside ; a tiny studio, but very nicely furnished, a sort of love nest ; a very quiet neighbourhood, but the small city of Southwest harbor very close (5 mn drive) for the necessary stores ; gorgeous sun rises for the early birds ; flowers all around in the garden where can be seen deers, foxes at dawn or dusk. Poor isolation, but a heater is there if it gets too cold, and two ventilators plus the easy possibility of creating draught to cool rapidly the house. Some agressive mosquitoes in the evening, though. An insect repellent can be a good thing to get all over Mount desert island. If we were not French, living so far from there, we would certainly come back as often as we could, such a home in such an island being quite a miracle.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

8 Oct 2024

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Beautiful and cozy with a view

We loved our stay at Skywater. It was close to all of the hiking/attractions of Acadia National Park while being off the beaten path. The location allowed us to avoid the crowds while enjoying the serenity of the area. The back deck encouraged us to enjoy nature (watching the birds, chipmunks, seals and porpoises) and take in the view (I.e the sound and stars). Kayaking with the seals was a great experience as well. The house had everything we needed including delicious locally roasted coffee. We would love to go back and would highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

22 Jul 2024

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Wonderful!

This is a wonderful place to spend a week! We loved hanging out on the deck overlooking the water and watching the boats and birds--including a bald eagle that we saw daily. The cabin size and layout were perfect for me, my guy, and our dog. Excellent central location for exploring the island and for easy access to some great nearby trails and Echo Lake. We would love to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

22 May 2024

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Fantastic Spring Getaway

Skywater is a great place for a couple and a dog(s). It was a great homebase for a day of hiking in Acadia or for a quiet day-in relaxing and sitting on the deck. Michael was very responsive to our one small issue. We appreciated the opportunity to stay outside of Bar Harbor on a quieter side of the island. Skywater is by no means remote. In 15 minutes you can be hiking or in downtown Bar Harbor. Don't overlook Southwest Harbor, there are a bunch of great places to eat. Our dogs loved running around outside unsuccessfully chasing the chipmunks. With that and hiking, they needed a vacation from vacation when we got home. Lastly, if you are a light sleeper, bring a sleep mask, the windows overlooking Somes Sound face East and are illuminated at sunrise. It was a great place to stay and we look forward to coming here again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee L.

7 Dec 2022

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Peaceful

We loved our stay at Skywater. The views from every window of the cottage cannot be beat. We were able to watch shorebirds, lobstermen and deer through the windows and from the large back porch. The location was perfect for our daily hikes and just a quick scenic drive to Bar Harbor for food (if you visit during off season, be prepared for just a few restaurants to be open on any given day). We made good use of the kitchen which had all we needed cookware wise. There are several local grocery stores and markets on MDI, and the cottage is the coziest place to cook and relax after a long day in Acadia. Check in was easy, and the cottage was pretty well stocked. I would have loved some restaurant/market recommendations in the guest book, but we managed to find what we needed. This is a pet friendly location which we love (though we didn't bring our two pups this trip), and there was some pet hair we swept up after we arrived. Not a huge deal but something to be aware of if you are allergic. Otherwise, the cottage was clean and updated since the listing pictures. Wifi was great and TV had all the steaming apps. We would absolutely come back! This was our third trip to Maine this year and by far our favorite stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

19 Nov 2022

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Skywater - It Needs No Fence

The beauty and simplicity of Michael's Skywater Cottage would have pleased Thoreau who described Walden as Skywater. My husband Mike and I had no need for television or internet with the wildlife display we enjoyed from the deck: 5 shy deer nibbling on windfall apples, the old man grunts of climbing porcupines searching for higher hanging fruits, diving loons, a curious seal, and nervous chipmunks scurrying across the lawn. We picked and peeled a potful of some of the best tart apples while we watched their antics, simmering it slowly with maine maple syrup to create a fragrant autumn sauce. We cooked. We grilled. Eagles wheeled overhead while we kayaked. The weather was glorious. The books were plentiful and the view was spectacular. We drove to Southwest Harbor for more books from the sale cart in front of the library and to Notch Bakery for tasty pastries and, bagels and bread We can't wait to return to Skywater Cottage. "Sky water. It needs no fence. Nations come and go without defiling it. It is a mirror which no stone can crack, whose quicksilver will never wear off, whose gilding Nature continually repairs; no storms, no dust, can dim its surface ever fresh; -- a mirror in which all impurity presented to it sinks, swept and dusted by the sun's hazy brush -- this the light dust-cloth -- which retains no breath that is breathed on it, but sends its own to float as clouds high above its surface, and be reflected in its bosom still." - Walden, Henry David Thoreau

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

1 Nov 2022

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Serene Cottage

The Skywater cottage was a serene getaway on the Somes Sound. The property had everything we needed and more, including a two person kayak which we made good use of. The property has been updated since the photos, and is very cozy with modern amenities. Great location and only a short trip to all of MDI’s natural pleasures. Thanks to the property owner and manager for a seamless stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

11 Oct 2022

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Skywater

Delightful stay! The pictures do not do this property justice. We had the most relaxing time here and hope to stay again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

25 Sept 2022

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Shhhhh. Don't Tell Anybody...

Can not say enough wonderful things about Skywater. The weather during my week on Mount Desert Island was terrible - thanks Hurricane Fiona - but no worries. Relaxing by the fire, experiencing the ever changing panorama of Somes Sound, Parkman and Norumbega Mountains, cooking, working a jigsaw puzzle. When I did venture out to Bar Harbor I was so glad to get out of there. Insanity! Stay on the Quiet Side. You won't regret it.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

19 Sept 2022

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This is a great place to stay if you are wanting tranquility. It was just perfect for us.

The property was the perfect little cottage. The owner was great. The pictures don't do it justice. They have done some updating since they last took pictures. We had everything we needed and more. If you want privacy this is for you. It is on the South side of the Island so it is very quiet. We would stay here again. '

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D., Natrona Heights PA

10 Sept 2022

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Skywater

Absolutely gorgeous location. Cottage has everything and more than you need.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T.

8 Sept 2022

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Perfect for two

Really enjoyed this place. It is clean, comfortable, and has a great view.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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