5 Reviews of Property 299286 in West Tremont, Maine

A stones throw from the ocean, OtterRocks provides the perfect location situated close enough to Acadia, Bar Harbor, and the tourist attractions you can enjoy them when you want, but far enough away that you can leave it all behind when you are ready for peace and reflective quiet. The sounds of waves will lull you to sleep and the sounds of the lobster boats will be your alarm clock. The house is exactly as purported on VRBO. It is a simply decorated summer house with all the convenience you need to relax. Wander the coastline for hours and you wont ever see another soul. The house's name isn't the owner's artistic license, we actually saw otters albeit from a distance! For dinner, you need to try Thurston's Lobster Pound, just 10 minutes away in Bernard (Bass Harbor), but bring warm clothes, even in July.

We enjoyed a week in August 2010 at this wonderful, rustic yet very comfortable, clean and well maintained house. Everything was as advertised on the VRBO listing. The setting cannot be equaled--perched above the rocky coast, convenient to things to do yet secluded. Fully furnished--even to a selection of Maine-themed books. We enjoyed meals on the deck. But even when the mosquitoes are bad and you have to eat inside, the dining area is situated so you can enjoy the view. The owner was great to deal with -- both before and after we had rented the house. We forgot to print our directions, so called her after we had passed through Ellsworth on our way to the house. She interrupted whatever she was doing and cheerfully provided specific directions. A minor problem brought the caretaker to the house within minutes of our call. Summary -- we loved this house and we will be back. The review guidelines ask for local recommendations: We ate at the Dry Dock in Southwest Harbor twice and really liked it both times; avoid Fiddler's Green--service was terrible.

I can't imagine a better vacation site. We found that this place has it all. There we were, perched on a cliff over the ocean with absolutely gorgeous views all day and evening (the stars are spectacular), with islands and a rocky coast across Blue Hill Bay, the extended ocean view to the west, phenomenal sunsets, and barely another house in sight (except far across the bay). So it was tempting to stay put, which you easily can in this spot, given multiple decks that allow you to catch the sun or shade at any time of day/evening, rocky cliffs that served as our own living room/lounge, lush green grounds all around that are full of birds and song, multiple living areas for games, late night chats, etc., and a wonderfully furnished living space and kitchen.

But we are very active folks with no intention of just staying put, and we found this a great spot for biking and long walks (especially in Acadia's carriage roads), boating, swimming, shopping, and of course, eating. The house is big but feels cozy (we had 7 people staying and never felt crowded). The owners stocked the house with information about places to eat and play. There are great restaurants nearby but at sufficient distance that you feel you're in a lovely, quaint, rural setting.

Hey, what more could you want, except a masseuse...but the constant song of the waves gives a pretty good massage job on its own. This is a great spot for young and old, active and lazy, sophisticated and simple.