Woodland Park Cabins - advice

I just posted ';Woodland Partk Cottages'; 2 days ago and did not get any responses, so I thought I might try reposting with the correct name (although, slightly different). Cannot find any reviews and I am just curious. Place looks great - just want to be sure this is the best we can do. Thx!

Woodland Park Cabins - advice

Since no one has responded, I%26#39;ll give you my .02. Let me just preface my post by stating I have never stayed at Woodland Park Cabins nor have I ever seen the place.

Location: The site says they are 6 miles north of town on Rte 3. Depending on when you visit, Rte 3 might be busy. Its the main route from Acadia and BH to the mainland. If you think you might be going to town a lot that 6 mile trip may get annoying if there is traffic to fight.

Rates: You said you are interested in the Bay View Cabin. You didnt say what time you were going but the typical season price is $928/week. That seems appropriate for the busy season considering the accomodations.

Have you tried looking for a vacation rental through an agency?

Woodland Park Cabins - advice

Thanks Acadiafan for being helpful. Ya, i found a couple reviews, but not the typical ';soup to nuts'; that you can find in Trip Advisor. The place is fully booked (and always gets this way) the property looks great - supposed to be very secluded - we decided to go here. I know that it isnt right in town, but we are planning on doing a 50/50 mix of outdoorsy and towny type stuff, so it should be alright. we are going during 4th of july, so i know it will be busy - thats not a problem. Just wanted to see if anyone could give me some hidden pointers on this place and location. All in all, we are pleased with our choice. Appreciate you answering me (guess noone has heard of this place - its been here for 38 years the guys said- LOL!

Hi,

We have stayed at Woodland Park for years, usually for the week that includes the 4th of July, and we love it there. The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable. The cottages are clean and homey, though there are no TVs (we consider this a definite plus). The location--right on the water--is wonderful, there%26#39;s a nice dock for sitting and reading, and there are rowboats and kayaks you can use. But even better is the fact that the cottages are down in the woods, away from the road. It%26#39;s so peaceful and not at all like the typical vacation cottage rental. Woodland Park is close to the Acadia Park entrance, and it%26#39;s not a long drive into Bar Harbor. We have two teenage daughters, and we rent a cottage with three bedrooms, so everyone gets some privacy. For a cottage that size with a full kitchen, I think the rates are extremely reasonable.

The 4th of July is really fun in Bar Harbor as well---nice fire works over the bay. My advice is to get to town early for parking, eat dinner at one of the restaurants, and then head over to the ';green'; for a viewing spot. We%26#39;ve never had trouble squeezing into a nice place on the lawn, but one or twice it was quite chilly after dark, so take blankets and coats, even though it%26#39;s July! Also, be prepared to be stuck in traffic for a bit after the fire works are over.

Hope this information is helpful!

My family and I have stayed at Woodland Park Cottages since they opened. The area is beautiful. The cabins are tucked away in the woods, but are next to the water. The cabins are a good mix of rustic and modern. The cottages are off the road, and traffic can not be heard at all. The views are amzaing. We have seen everything from bald eagles to seals from the dock at the cottages. The location is perfect. It is far enough from town that you do not get the traffic, but close enough that within 10 minutes you can be everywhere, including Acadia.