FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
How far are you from Acadia National Park?
Acadia National Park takes up about 1/3 of Mount Desert Island and is scattered throughout the island. From the cottages, the Park is anywhere from 1 - 10 minutes away. Acadia Mountain, and Echo Lake are about 1 mile from the cottages, and Cadillac Mountain and the Park Loop Road are approximately 10.
How far are you away from a major town?
Hall Quarry is located in the center of Mount Desert Island, just minutes from any local town. Bar Harbor is about 15 minutes from the cottages, Southwest Harbor is less than 10 minutes, and Northeast Harbor is approximately 10 minutes.
What do we need to bring?
The cottages are fully equipped. We provide towels, bedding and linens, we have a fully stocked kitchen and will start you out with a full roll of toilet paper, paper towels and soap. Your clothes, food toiletries and a few other supplies should be all you need for your stay.
What time is check in and check out?
Check in is a 3pm and check out is at 10am sharp. If you have any questions about this please let us know.
Is smoking allowed inside the cottages?
Smoking is NOT permitted inside the cottages, but there is space outside if you’d like to smoke outdoors.
What are the temperatures like in Maine?
Just like anywhere, the temperatures can fluctuate based on the seasons. August days can (although rarely) make their way into the 90’s, Generally speaking, temperatures during the peak season are in the mid 70’s to low 80’s. Evenings tend to cool down a bit, so bring a warm sweatshirt or light jacket for those chilly nights if you want to enjoy the outdoors.
What is the cancellation policy?
The rental agreement for these cottages does not provide for cancellation (unless the cottage can be re-booked for your time period). It is highly recommended that you consider purchasing trip/travel insurance should a personal emergency prevent you from taking your vacation. Here are a few companies that offer these services:
Do you allow pets?
Sorry, but we are no longer accepting new pet reservations.
When’s the best time for you to visit Mount Desert Island?
May: (Average temperatures 40 – 65 degrees). Cooler weather for hiking, good fresh water fishing, and bird watching. This is also the month, if near the lakes or quarries, when the frogs make their way out of the mud and provide us with a chorus of their music. It is black fly season in Maine, however, being near the salt water and ocean breezes, it tends to keep the little pests away. Parking is easy to come by in the local towns and in Acadia.
June: (Average temperatures 50 – 75 degrees). This is a quiet and relaxing time of the year. The stores and restaurants are all open for the season, traffic is light and parking is easier to find. On average, the black flies tend to go away after the first couple of weeks into June. June 23 starts the Island Explorer, a free island shuttle service that takes you all over the island. The flowers start of open and the colors and smells fill the grounds.
July: (Average temperatures 55 – 85 degrees). The island is in full swing. The warm temperatures bring lots of people to enjoy the Park and the sights. The 4th of July bring parades and fireworks to a couple of the towns. The start of mosquitos season, but like the black flies, they tend to not be as bad near the ocean and can be easily controlled with bug spray. In July, the daylight is longer giving more time for outdoor fun. It is the start of blueberry season.
August: (Average temperatures 55 – 85 degrees). The first two weeks in August are probably the busiest time on the island. Lodging is usually all booked up, parking can be a problem and lines and longer wait times to get seated in restaurants. Toward the middle to the end of the month, with kids returning to school, things get back to a little less hectic and crazy. The daylight begins to decrease towards the end of the month, and the temperatures cool down in the evening hours.
September: (Average temperatures 45 – 70 degrees). This is a quieter and more relaxing time to visit Mount Desert Island. It is not quite fall foliage tour season, families with children have returned home to get ready for school, and the temperatures are great for hiking, biking, and many of the other activities the island offers. Night sky gazing is popular for many, as the stars put on a spectacular display to enjoy.
October: (Average temperatures 35 – 60 degrees). October is the start of foliage season. Each year is different due to the amount of rain and temperatures, but the peak foliage season is usually mid-October. Hiking and biking continue to be big activities on the island. With the evenings getting darker earlier, the stores and restaurants tend to close earlier. Campgrounds, some vacation rentals, and a few stores close on Columbus Day, but many (especially in Bar Harbor) stay open through the end of cruises ship season the first of November, or are open year-round.