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You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach towels
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9314 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Trenton, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Thompson Island Information Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Garland Farm
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!

Bar Harbor View Cottage is the perfect place for your next trip to Maine. You will be delighted when you first see the stunning panoramic views of Acadia National Park and its mountains from our deck. Make sure you get up in time for sunrise as you'll be able to see it come up over Cadillac Mountain.

You'll be able to spot wildlife without even leaving your chair. You may see eagles, seals, dolphins, deer and moose. You can even take our kayaks across the bay to see seals up close and personal. The water near the cottage is teeming with mussels too.

Kids (of all ages) love the abundance of flat rocks along the shoreline that are perfect for skipping and the custom-built ping-pong table in the garage.

The cottage features four bedrooms which sleep nine, WiFi access, panoramic views, a well-stocked kitchen, a garage, ample parking, a ping-pong table, several kayaks, a gas grill and a gorgeous deck perfect for relaxing.

The main floor has the master king suite with adjoining bathroom, a second bedroom with a queen bed, kitchen, living room, dining area, den, laundry room and second bathroom. There is also an attached garage. The second floor offers two bedrooms. One has two twin beds and the other features a queen bed plus a twin bed.

We are about 16 miles from downtown Bar Harbor.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Thompson Island Information Center. Enjoy features like an arcade/games room. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, dryer and 2 bathrooms
  • 9 minutes by car from Acadia National Park and 9 minutes from Thompson Island Information Center
You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This! offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Rick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,375 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Den with TV, Ping Pong in garage, Kayaks, beach

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home House
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home Trenton
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home
You Can't Get Closer to the Water Than This! Trenton
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home House
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home Trenton
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home House
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home Trenton
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home

You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darlene Q., Garner, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome view!
Beautiful location with a view of the harbor. It was cold when we were there but could enjoy the view on a clear day. If it had been warmer, we would've enjoyed using the kayaks right off the property. Home had everything we needed. If staying in the off season, check restaurants since many were closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical
A Christmas Blessing. We spent our holiday by the Ocean and you can’t get any closer than this beautiful home. It is spacious yet cozy. We live in Northern Maine near the Canadian border, so being in Trenton we were able to be near family and had a wonderful Christmas dinner together. This home is stocked extremely well. We will return for sure. Loved it. Precious memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends trip to Acadia
SO GORGEOUS for a great price. We fully intend to book again some time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay to Get Away
The property is absolutely perfect! It is away from things but oh so close to Ellsworth and Bar Harbor that you can seamlessly switch back and forth from nature to town. The view and wildlife (the seal was a checklist item for us) were outstanding and the fireplace was absolutely amazing when the cold and early dark evening closed in. I would highly recommend a stay at this wonderful house when you are looking for an escape and some tranquil peace.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Wow, what a nice place. Very very well equipped kitchen (even sharp knives!). We enjoyed the fireplace, the view, the quiet area, comfortable bed, the overall look of the place. Was obviously way too big for the two of us, we used only one third of the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fine place to stay
Excellent ! Our second time at this place. Wish we'd discovered it years ago. So many good things ... the room with the sideboard from the estate of Victoria and Albert's son ... the very fine room arrangement ... peaceful and quiet ... fine views outside ... the games for the kids ... the fireplace, which we used ... Altogether, it was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Looking forward to next year
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolores G., Methuen, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place !!
Property is as described....lots of space ..strange layout but it works well..well equipped...great location .. very private...will be returning next year!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S., Belvidere

Liked: Cleanliness
Bar Harbor View is still my "Happy Place"
We are always happy to arrive at Bar Harbor View. The new bathroom was beautiful. The weather was great. We are already booked for next year. Friends from Ellsworth visited and brought us dinner. Always the best of times.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Maine vacation home
The pictures don’t do this place justice. The views are stunning. The house is huge and has everything you would ever need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie Y., Newnan. Ga. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Incredible views of Acadia while sitting on back porch or on the rocks. Our family loved using the kayaks and relaxing by the water..dinner on deck nightly. Very clean. Kitchen well stocked for cooking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible view
You can’t beat the location of this house, sitting right on blue Hill Bay looking across to MDI. The house itself is very comfortable, extremely well appointed and quickly feels like a second home. Were signed up for next summer! Location feels very private, but just 15 minutes from Acadia. Perfect vacation spot!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy D., Champaign, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Had an amazing time! Beautiful scenery and location! Host was very attentive and house was well-equipped with everything you need for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
The view is great. Lots of space inside. Fully stocked kitchen. The kayaks were easy to get in the water and fun to paddle around. Everyone had a great time. 15 mins to Acadia visitors center. 10 mins to food shopping. If you like crab rolls you have to try YU take-out in Hancock.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place!
This is a great family place! All is as advertised and commented on by other vacationers. Note the shore is as pictured. Rough and stony! We have 2 grandchildren: 8 and 11: new to kayaking! What a treat that two of the 5 kayaks available were two passenger! My complaint: the cockpits are bit small for us 6’2” 70 yr olds, so…I landed in the water attempting to exit the kayak I was in. All part of the adventure. So well equipped, boots, life jackets, paddles; all added a wonderful dimension to our stay! A small point but..it rained like crazy the morning of our departure and I was able to back our van into the garage for dry packing Wonderful quiet location, not much wave action but a gentle shore and wonderful view! If you are ok with the location, it is a wonderful place! Be ok with the location: 30-40 minutes to the prime locations in Acadia and Bar Harbor, but… away from the madding crowds and near fantastic Lobster Pound Restaurants, Try them all! Spacious, bright, well equipped, great deck and boats! Worth every penny!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with breathtaking views
The property was a perfect place for an extended family vacation to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The house was full of all the amenities we needed! The view from the back deck was breathtaking and the house felt secluded. We enjoyed use of the kayaks and even saw a bald eagle a couple of times. We enjoyed the house immensely. Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature Calls
This beautiful cottage on the water was well stocked with everything. The newly added 3rd bathroom was a welcomed surprised. We took advantage of the provided kayaks to explore the Narrows and view the Harbor Seals. A great generational family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Samuel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views close to everything!
This home has an incredible view, and was a perfect fit for our family of six. The kayaks were wonderful for exploring, and the long private driveway was perfect for morning runs before our adventures in Acadia. We loved the ‘quirk factor’ of the house and appreciated how well-stocked it was! It is definitely a special spot, and one we would love to return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great group location
We are a group of older couples from different parts of the country who get together once or twice a year. This time oir destination was Maine and BHVC was wonderful. Multiple locations, in and out, for different activities and conversations. The deck is perfect too. The kitchen is well supplied for when we wanted to cook in. The game table was very handy for our obligatory jig saw puzzle. Having a fire on one of the cool rainy days was very nice. All this with beautiful views from inside and out. There was plenty of parking for all of our vehicles. Coincidentally, this place is great for getting around on a knee scooter since I severely fractured my ankle a couple months ago. Getting into and around the house, even out to the deck, is quite easy. A wonderful place and a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bar Harbor View Cottage
Stunning views of the ocean and mountains. Very quiet and private. Close to Arcadia National Park. This is exactly what we were looking for. Very much enjoyed our stay and hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular
For a girls reunion which we do yearly, this house was perfect. Upon driving down the driveway we loved the privacy of it. Upon approaching the house, discovering the view was thrilling. The first thing we noticed after entering was just how well equipped this house was for any eventuality including emergencies. It was spacious, clean, with awe inspiring views. There was nothing about it we didn’t love. There was enough chopped wood to last an entire winter. We experienced a late season nor’easter while there which was thrilling. Being confined to the house for a full day presented no problem at all. A tree had fallen across the driveway but the house manager was there pronto and removed it with no issues. Would definitely return again, maybe in summer next time although we thought it was perfect now. We do recommend the Stephen King tour in Bangor during your visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S., Lone Pine

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert Island View Cottage
The View Cottage was perfect for two couples who have been friends for 30 years. We stayed in the 2 bottom floor bedrooms. Spring weather was expected and we did get that. Our arrival day was wet than the next days were beautiful. We hiked in the park and photographed the Milky Way 2 nights. We drove to Island Falls on Monday for a perfect day with the local folks and watched the total eclipse of the sun. Rainy days came again later. The storm was blustery and wonderful. We did have a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
good place in Trenton
it was wonderful. big, very very clean and classy. Easy to heat with just the fireplace (from big storm, electricity was down for two days!) Well designed ! Kids fit in easily. Grandparents fit in easily. Stephen & Stacy fit in easily. Trenton is a fine location for quick access to Mt. Desert Island. We definitely recommend the place ! Oh, I could mention the generator, which powered the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place!
We stayed here in November and had the best time. The house was perfect for us, plenty of room, stocked with everything we needed and the view was amazing. It was a short distance to Acadia and we even had a chance to see the drive thru Acadia Holiday light show for the holidays. I would definitely recommend staying here and hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
The property is beautiful with breathtaking views. The home is large and accommodating. We enjoyed a wonderful week here.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023