A small, rustic and private cottage. great for couples or a small family.

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Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 656 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Surry, ME, ME

Acadia National Park37 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)39 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center51 min drive
Village Green54 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Almighty Struggle is a small rustic, shingle style cottage, with an oversized deck. The cabin faces the Union River inlet with views of Acadia National Park in down east Maine.
Nestled in a clearing on 14 acres of natural woods and fields, you can see deer, turkey, porcupine, and maybe even a moose. The beach extends 400 feet along the shore and is great for exploring and swimming. It has ledges hosting mussels, crabs, sea urchins, and starfish.
You will enjoy watching the seals, kayaking, swimming, hiking, fishing, and watching the local lobstermen gather their traps.
The cottage is small, clean , and well appointed for couples and small families that want a private outdoor vacation experience.
We are well situated for day trips to Acadia National Park and exploring the villages of the Blue Hill Peninsula.

Property manager

Al Treworgy

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surry

Located in Surry, this cottage is in a rural area and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Blue Hill Co-op Community Market are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Surry, ME, ME

What's nearby

Wild Acadia Fun Park - 30 min drive
Acadia National Park - 37 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 51 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 54 min drive
Village Green - 54 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 24 min drive
Dairy Queen - 24 min drive
Dunkin' - 25 min drive
Josie's Country Store and Cafe - 20 min drive
Aroma Joes - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A small, rustic and private cottage. great for couples or a small family. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at A small, rustic and private cottage. great for couples or a small family.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A small, rustic and private cottage. great for couples or a small family.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A small, rustic and private cottage. great for couples or a small family. located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Toddy Pond, Woodlawn Museum and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters. Ellsworth Public Library and Blue Hill Co-op Community Market are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lane B.

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cabin

From day one we were blown away by the property. Great location with lots of privacy and of course great views of the Union River Bay. We spent most of our time out and exploring the local sights (Acadia, Blue Hill, and even a day trip up to New Brunswick), but enjoyed a full day kayaking around the property as well. We enjoyed seeing seals, deer, turkey, and bald eagles around the cabin and found things like starfish, clams and crabs by the shore. We would definitely recommend this cabin to anyone and would love to come back one day!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

3 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to relax and connect with nature

This lovely cottage makes the perfect place for vacationing in Downeast Maine. You won't hear cars from the cottage but waves, birds and encounter deers and turkeys. We had a very relaxing family vacation enjoying the ocean front, kayaking and visiting nearby villages and peninsulas. For those interested, there's free wifi in all public libraries if needed. Highly recommended!

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance F.

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cozy cottage

Two weeks was not long enough! This cozy and quaint cottage was exactly what we were looking for. We instantly felt at home. The cottage is well-appointed with furniture, well-stocked kitchen and close proximity to the beach and ocean. We walked the shores, we kayaked, we took pictures of the deer, rabbits, and turkeys who visited daily. We loved the smell of the ocean breeze coming in through our bedroom window. We would definitely stay at The Almighty Struggle again.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Maine vacation

Our stay at the Almighty Struggle was perfect. Everything is as described and Tom was a great host. Very communicative and helpful. We rented kayaks and went with Tom and Andy on his lobster boat, which was a great experience and both my boys loved it. Being so close to the water is amazing and its a very quiet area to yourself! Would definitely come back again if we decide to vacation in Maine. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity

A little piece of heaven close enough and yet not far away. The place was fully stocked with everything our family needed. The location was perfect, private enough and right on the inlet close to the water. There is perfect little beach down the road close to Perry's lobster shack, a must. The jams sold on the side of the road are amazing. Great breweries, Fogtown and Blaze only 15 minutes away. Tom, the property manager, and his wife are delightful. We rented kayaks from them and did some lobstering, a must. Lifelong memories! Ironbound Inn outside of Ellsworth should not be missed either. Acadia is beautiful and Stonington on Deer Isle is another. A MUST with Children is to visit Leroy at Discovery Wharf in Stonington. A rare gem. We loved our time on Revenue Lane and created family memories to last a lifetime. Thank you to all that enriched our short time there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Al Treworgy

This property has been in our family for over 200 years. It was part of the adjoining properties and was both a working farm and the shore was used by the coastal schooner, "The Revenue" captained by Albert Treworgy.

Why they chose this property

We have maintained the cottage since we inherited it. Our children have spent many happy summers here. The area is beautiful and it has provided us with a lovely way to teach our kids to live simply and in an ecologically sustainable way. They fish, harvest mussels, clams, and they pick blueberries, raspberries and sometimes even cranberries. They have learned to live in the woods without destroying it. They now are learning sustainable forestry. Everything on a very small scale, but an education outside the classroom for everyone.

What makes this property unique

Most visitors comment on how comfortable the beds are. Yes, we do use high end linens and down comforters, but the ocean breezes and the outdoor activities make sleeping a joy. Being up and ready for a whole new adventure tomorrow!