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Windward Cottages

28 Western Bay Way, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We have been to "Windward " times since the 1970's . I's the only place we will stay. The owners are wonderful , the cottages are comfortable, very clean , beautiful views, quiet , there is nothing bad to say about "Windward" . Now live in Colorado , not as easy to go since moving from Maryland BUT we will... More

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NYC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Stayed here in October, while visiting Acadia for 1 week. First thing is first the owners are great easy going and extremely helpful and nice. The cottages, are clean, simple comfortable and have all the amenities you could need. The location is close to Acadia and Bar Harbor, and its quiet. Personally I wanted to camp out, but the wife... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

My family (2 parents, 3 boys under 10) spent a week here in June 2012 and couldn't have been happier. What you'll find at Windward Cottages: clean, simple cabins with gorgeous views of the salt marshes, fireflies, stars, a waiting canoe, peace and quiet and enough money left in your pocket to afford to eat all that lobster. What you... More

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Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

We've stayed in a lot of cabins over the years and this was probably the best. It was spotlessly clean and and had pretty much all the comforts of home. The cabin was stocked with the kinds of things I have in my own home - not your typical "rental" appliances and housewares. As for the location, I initially tried... More

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Ithaca, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2012

Windward Cottages are a delightful place to stay. Our cottage had a picture window overlooking a bay where seals swam every morning. Everything was provided, the appliances were new or like-new, nice flat screen TV and DVD player, with free videos and DVDs available at the office. It was quiet and beautiful. Very clean. We were 20 minutes from Bar... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

Actually we rented two cabins for a week. Was just perfect for us. Five mile drive to Bar Harbor. Not much further to Acadia. Chairs, canoes , kayaks provided. Very comfortable place to stay. There were six in our party.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2010

We stayed for three nights in one of Ollie&Kellie's spotless cottages. We were just the two of us, so the 2 bedroom cottage was really big! The kitchen has all equipment and there even is a gas BBQ. Also, free wifi and lots of DVDs one can borrow. Every cottage has an onubstructed view of a lovely bay. The cottages... More

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Upstate NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2010

We just returned from spending a week at the Windward Cottages. We've been going to Bar Harbor for 10 years and this is the first time we traveled with our extended family. We rented 4 cabins and had plenty of room. What a wonderful time!! The cottages were conveniently located near the back entrance to Acadia National Park which made... More

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North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2009

On the "quiet side" of Mt. Desert Island, this place is great. When we arrived everything was spic and span. Each cabin has a perfect view of the bay and beautiful sunsets. Free access to sea kayaks and canoe and free wireless was a bonus too!

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London, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2008

Visited Windward Cottages in the first week of September 2008 with my wife and 6 month old daughter. what a lovely place with great hosts Ollie & Kellie. The cottages were fully equipped and had everything needed. The location is amazing with stunning views over the bay - beautiful sunsets in the evening. The cottages are easy to find and... More

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Windward Cottages Bar Harbor, Maine
Address: 28 Western Bay Way, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Region: United States > Maine > DownEast and Acadia Maine > Bar Harbor
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
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Ranked #4 of 21 Speciality lodging in Bar Harbor

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