The Little Yellow House

Hosted by Carly · Southwest Harbor, Maine

4 guests max · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet

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Near Acadia National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Hulls Cove Visitor Center.

The Little Yellow House is located on Gotts Island, Maine. Gotts is a private island with no stores or cars and is powered entirely by private solar. It was once a thriving year-round community but is now a small, tight-knit group of summer residents. Gotts was also home to famous Maine author Ruth Moore—her most well-known book (later adapted into a film), Speak to the Winds, was written about the island community. There is no ferry service to Gotts, so you will need to arrange or hire a private boat to reach the island and bring all the provisions you’ll need. The island faces Mount Desert Island and overlooks the iconic Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. The Little Yellow House sits at the top of a hill. It is a small off-grid building with a sleeping loft. Water is hand-pumped into a tank, which provides running water for the house. There is electricity for lights and plugs, but devices should be charged during the day while power is most abundant. There is a shared outhouse (papered with Celestial Seasonings tea boxes) and a shared outdoor shower attached to our main house with on-demand hot water. We also provide solar shower bags. There is no refrigerator, but we provide a large Yeti cooler that keeps items cold for at least a week. The house includes a propane oven and stove, along with all the basic cooking essentials. We provide sheets, blankets, and towels. Our property features fruit trees, a croquet/badminton court, and spruce forests. You’re welcome to explore the island via a network of trails through the woods. There are multiple beaches, granite boulders, clam flats, and even rapids to ride when the tide flows into the harbor. Nearby islands can be explored by kayak, and a sandbar connects Little Gotts Island to Big Gotts at low tide. Our home is located across the lawn from the Little Yellow House. When we are on-site, we keep free-range ducks and geese, with eggs available for purchase. We also have a small cat and a very large dog. If you bring a dog, we ask that it be kept on a leash to protect our animals. Our dog will always be on a leash or line as well. Gotts Island is a rare and special place that few people get the chance to experience. Enjoy the beauty of the Acadia region—without the crowds.The Little Yellow House is located at the top of the hill on Gotts Island; a small isolated island off of Acadia National Park. The Little Yellow House sits on 6 acres shared by our main house. It's separated from the main house by a hedgerow of forsythia and tree lilacs and surrounded by a grass lawn dotted with trees. When we are there our ducks and geese free range throughout the property. There are no ocean views from our property but it is a short walk to the beaches and swimming spots. There are trails all across the island that leave from our house and so many private spots to explore. Gotts Island sits in a cluster of islands all of which are easily reached via kayak or row boat and are full of rich history, landscapes and wildlife. There is a small log cabin available in the woods for extra guests if booked. This cabin was once a sauna when we lived on the island year round. It has no amenities. Please bring flashlights or lanterns if using. There is only a queen bed in the one room cabin.

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Vacation rental · Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet

The Little Yellow House is located at the top of the hill on Gotts Island; a small isolated island off of Acadia National Park. The Little Yellow House sits on 6 acres shared by our main house. It's separated from the main house by a hedgerow of forsythia and tree lilacs and surrounded by a grass lawn dotted with trees. When we are there our ducks and geese free range throughout the property. There are no ocean views from our property but it is a short walk to the beaches and swimming spots. There are trails all across the island that leave from our house and so many private spots to explore. Gotts Island sits in a cluster of islands all of which are easily reached via kayak or row boat and are full of rich history, landscapes and wildlife. There is a small log cabin available in the woods for extra guests if booked. This cabin was once a sauna when we lived on the island year round. It has no amenities. Please bring flashlights or lanterns if using. There is only a queen bed in the one room cabin.

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Southwest Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Carly W.

Joined in April 2026

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