If your family is planning to travel for a family reunion, a charming cottage resort in Maine brimming with activities for the whole family awaits — and it’s nearby picturesque Acadia National Park in Maine’s Bar Harbor. Salt Cottages offers 40 maritime-inspired accommodations, ranging from standalone cottages (available from studios to two bedrooms) and bungalow-style rooms.
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On-site amenities combine relaxation and adventure for guests of all ages, including a swimming pool, luxury hot tubs, lawn games, a retro clubhouse with board games and more, and an on-site snack bar. Picnic serves sweet treats, savory snacks and tasty indulgences. Families will enjoy gathering around the fire pit with s’mores.
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Fun can be found off the property as well, with Salt Cottages the closest resort to Acadia National Park and all its wonders. The entrance is just a five-minute drive from Salt Cottages. In Acadia, families can take bus tours, historic Downeast Windjammer sailing trips, hike and more. Also nearby is downtown Bar Harbor, full of boutique shopping and tons of dining options. Eateries like Bar Harbor Lobster Bakes are just a short, five-minute walk from Salt Cottages.
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