Unplug & relax in our charming oceanfront home. Use as base to explore Acadia National Park, MDI, & Bar Harbor’s unique location punctuated with ocean cliffs and rocky beaches, glacier‐formed lakes and valleys, unobstructed mountain vistas, and boreal forest.
Enjoy beautiful sunsets. Watch seagulls dig clams, fly up, drop to break & enjoy their meal. Comb the beach, make s’mores by the fire-pit. Dock by the beach houses on our complimentary kayaks. 2nd fire pit has great ocean views.
The space:
Located 15-20 mins. to downtown Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Visitor Center. The house sits on 5.5 acres with 525 ft of gravel & mud beach front. We manage another vacation home next to this house. It can be rented together accommodating up to 15 guests. Both homes have its own driveway, parking for multiple vehicles, back yard, & stairs to the beach.
The house sits on a bluff with great views of the Western Bay Cove & the mountains of Acadia. It accommodates 7 guests providing 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. We have whole home automatic GENERAC Generator so your vacation won’t be disrupted during power outage.
The first level features the living and dining areas that have direct access to the deck with great ocean views, a fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom with walk in corner shower, & bedroom with comfortable king size bed, walk in closet, reading bucket chair, with own balcony with serene ocean views from
Both room and balcony.
Living room features a comfortable leather sofa with power reclining seats on 4 of the 5 connected seats. Controls for the middle chairs are located in the crevice in between them.
Dining table seats 8 with additional 2 seats at the kitchen peninsula. Kitchen is fully stocked. Full size appliances includes fridge / freezer, electric oven / stove, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, blender, drip carafe & k-cup coffee makers with complimentary start up coffee.
Second level is accessed via soft carpet stairs. It features the master bedroom with comfortable king size bed, two closets, a bar table with 3 soft stools perfect for some remote working, & opens to a balcony with seating for 2 to enjoy awesome views of the ocean & the mountains beyond. A 3rd bedroom with a twin bed over a full bed is perfect for other adults, teens, & small children. The twin bed is easily accessed via side stairs( not ladder) . Second full bath with tub shower & washer / dryer are also on the 2nd floor.
Outdoor living features two areas. One with firewood fed fire pit with 3 twin wooden chairs surrounding the pit. We provide start up firewood with fire starting materials stored in a small plastic bin close to the pit. Perfect for making s'mores and the unique experience of strong heat with crackling sound from the burning wood. Close to it is a wooden picnic table and propane fired grill. Down towards the beach is another lounging area with propane fired fire pit with comfortable Adirondacks chairs and great views of the bay and Acadia mountains. Next to it is picnic table with large umbrella. We provide extra propane tank when needed.
Private stairs leads you to the beach where a secured floating dock sits by the beach with our complimentary kayaks and Adirondack chairs. The dock is perfect for daytime reading, lounging, and night stargazing. Here you will see seagulls dig clams, fly them up in the air and drop them to break and access their meal. Comb the beach and look for washed up treasures. Create wonderful memories with your family and friends.
Guest access
Full access to the house with private parking, private yard, private steps to the beach, and private dock sitting on the beach with complimentary kayaks and Adirondack chairs.
Other things to note
We have heat pumps that provide AC and heating. Yes it can get warm and humid in the peak summer month in Bar Harbor. We have electric base board heating system as secondary heat source.
We have complimentary pack n play and baby high chair.
Guests with service animals are encouraged to notify the host / owner because of animal hair allergy by one of the owners / host who is closely engaged with maintaining the property.
Outdoor furniture & kayaks are not available during the cold months- typically from November to March. Propane grill may be available upon request during cold months.
We manage 4 vacation homes in downtown Bar Harbor and 3 other ocean front homes. Two more in Trenton, ME and 1 at Mount Desert Island (Village of Somesville). Waterfront Notice:
This property is located on a waterfront. Conditions of the water (including depth, temperature, tides, currents, weather, and marine life) can change without notice. Guests acknowledge that swimming, wading, and all water activities are undertaken at their own risk.
Kayak Use – Complimentary Amenity:
Kayak(s) are provided as a complimentary amenity only, not as part of the rental agreement. Use of the kayak(s) is entirely voluntary and at the guest’s sole risk. By using the kayak(s), guests acknowledge and accept all risks associated with kayaking and water activities, including but not limited to injury, illness, drowning, or property damage.
Safety Requirements:
• Guests are responsible for ensuring all users are capable swimmers and physically able to kayak
• Life jackets must be worn at all times while on the water (as required by Maine law)
• Children must be supervised at all times
• Kayak use is not permitted during unsafe weather or water conditions
Liability Waiver:
The property owner and host assume no responsibility or liability for accidents, injuries, loss, or damage resulting from use of the waterfront, kayak(s), or related equipment. Guests agree to indemnify and hold harmless the owner and host from any claims arising from such use.