Vacation rentals that nourish your soul.

A small collection of comfortable, eclectic, and inviting cottages located at the edge of the “Downeast” coast of Maine. We look forward to welcoming visitors from near and far, May through October each year.

What our guests are saying ↠

  • Great place, very peaceful. One of the cleanest Airbnbs I have stayed in. They had everything we needed, and the place was beautiful. The provided guide was very helpful. We hope to be back soon.

    — June 2026 Guest at Little Gem

  • This was a beautiful cottage and bigger than expected. There were great amenities to make our stay enjoyable. Nicole thought of everything to make us comfortable, happy and relaxed. I would highly recommend their cottage to anyone that wants to have a relaxing, upscale stay in a cottage on the water.

    — August 2025 Guest at East of Acadia

  • We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Little Gem, which truly lives up to its name. Every detail felt intentional, from the inviting color scheme of the cottage to the thoughtful touches that made our dog feel welcome, along with items we wouldn’t have thought to bring—or had forgotten.

    — September 2025 Guest at Little Gem

East of Acadia

A Spacious Waterfront Cottage

East of Acadia cottage is the destination for dark sky lovers, cold water swimmers, photographers, hikers and lobster lovers. Our property offers a comfortable home base for your adventures, and a well-outfitted space to return home to after a day of explorations on the "bold coast". We offer a seaside hammock, a small swimming cove, nearby kayak launch, and a screened porch for watching the tide. Rainy day? Have no fear - we provide ideas for nearby enjoyment plus many books, games, and a comfortable sectional sofa with an ocean view.

Little Gem

Ocean Cottage Near Schoodic & Acadia

Little Gem, our guests always say, is EXACTLY that. A simple but well-appointed dog-friendly cottage that has the most surprising and delightful views from almost anywhere you look. Our prior guests describe it better than we can - so have a look at our great reviews. This spot is a feast for your senses, from the deep blue water that sparkles like diamonds under sunny skies, to the intoxicating ocean breeze and the many sounds that come with sea birds. The sky and sea will not cease to amaze you as they put on a new show every single day. Unplug from the world while you recharge your batteries by the shore.

Meet Your Hosts

We used to be the kind of travelers who never vacationed in the same place twice, until serendipity landed us in Milbridge, Maine. One unforgettable week turned into a years-long love affair with the Downeast coast, eventually inspiring us to buy a sweet little A-frame and dive headfirst into hosting. Now, we're proud full-time locals managing two beautiful Gouldsboro cottages.

Nicole & Russ

  • Best AirBnB ever! We can't say enough about East of Acadia! The hosts are fantastic, helpful, available, kind, and thoughtful. The house is stocked with everything you could need or want. It is immaculate! The VIEW is amazing.

    — October 2025 Guest at East of Acadia

  • Very beautiful location with gorgeous views. We saw seals in the bay and even spotted a bear on the way to the house. The house was very cleanly and fully stocked with many items you may need. It does get pretty warm inside in the summer months but there are fans. Overall I highly recommend!

    — June 2026 Guest at East of Acadia

  • Great place for families with older kids. It was very peaceful and relaxing. Nicole also provides lots of games and activities our boys enjoyed (especially badminton). Her local recommendations were also very helpful. We visited Schoodic Peninsula and stopped by Me and Ben’s ice cream. The blueberry ice cream did not disappoint! Great stay and hosts!

    — May 2026 Guest at East of Acadia