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Salt Cottages

4.7 ★★★★★ 120 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Bar Harbor, Maine · 0.4 mi to the sand

Ocean view All-inclusive Elopements

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.4 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone (207) 288-9918
  • Website saltcottagesbarharbor.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

20 ME-3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Salt Cottages and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🌊 Ocean Views 4 mentions

“The grounds are stunning, with an ocean view, and pristine landscaping.”

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🔥 Beach Bonfire 10 mentions

“S’mores, ice cream, and games on the property.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 120 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 9 mentions

“Beautiful grounds, clean and well-appointed cottages, and friendly staff added to an overall wonderful experience.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 7 mentions

“Beautiful grounds, clean and well-appointed cottages, and friendly staff added to an overall wonderful experience.”

From the reviews

10/10 — no notes. But if I did have notes for anyone looking for a place to stay near Bar Harbor, here’s what I’d say: Salt Cottages is a charming little community of coastal cottages that feels thoughtfully curated from the moment you arrive.

★★★★★ — Tara, May 2026

We stayed here during our trip to Acadia and we absolutely loved it. This place is so quaint and cozy. But not just the rooms, the facilities too! Our first day there was very rainy and foggy, so we sat in the clubhouse, played some board games, and enjoyed complimentary warm cookies and hot chocolate.

★★★★★ — Ariana, Jun 2025

We were looking for a place to spend our honeymoon and stumbled upon the Salt Cottages via TikTok, and thank goodness for that! Salt Cottages is located about 7 minutes from Bar Harbor, 30 minutes from Bass Harbor - meaning there are a multitude of options on how you spend your time there.

★★★★★ — Trb, Jun 2026

Last minute family vacation was amazing because of this place and the great staff! The property is awesome, beautiful cottages, and great location. The extra professional friendly staff are really what made it perfect - the two staff working on Memorial Day evening were so awesome.

★★★★★ — Amanda, May 2026

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Getting married at Salt Cottages

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.