Privacy and serenity on a beautiful wooded lot yet close to town and the park
Location: Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Acadia, Maine, USA (Walking Distance to town, Park Entrances around the corner) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-12)
If you have never been to Bar Harbor before and even if you have, I am sure you would want to be in a great location. Highbrook has it all!! Do you want to go into the village? No problem, you can walk because it's a short stroll of 10 to 15 minutes - OR - you can stand at the end of my driveway and the Island Explorer will pick you up - OR - you can drive. But don't get too comfortable because it's only 30 seconds away.
I am sure one of the reasons you want to visit is because of the Acadia National Park. Can't get much better because the very popular Cadillac Mountain, Duck Brook and Eagle Lake entrances are right around the corner. About 10 seconds away. Even though you are very close to all of the key locations, Highbrook rests on almost an acre of land and is very peaceful and serene.
After a great day in the park, relax and enjoy a barbecue on the back deck or sip a lemonade on the patio. No one will see you. It's a great area for children because it's a residential area with only the locals using Highbrook road.
For your dining and entertaining all dishes, flatware, glasses, bowls, platters, pots and pans, cooking utensils, linens, towels are provided for your convenience. The house has everything you will need to cook up a storm.
Need to check e-mail from the office? Highbrook has WIFI for your laptop.
We hope that you select Highbrook House and enjoy it as much as we do. Check our availability and then please call or e-mail. Whether calling or e-mailing you will hear back from me the same day.
Also check our website which has a link on this site and you will see additional information. We look forward to having your family stay with us this year.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: There is a utility/laundry room
- Dryer: There is a utility/laundry room
- Linens Provided: The home is well equipped with sheets, blankets, kitchen towels and bath towels.
- Covered Parking: A carport is available to park your car
- Off Street Parking: Plenty of room to park 5 or 6 additional cars
- Wood Stove: wood is outside for our use when the weather turns a little colder
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Two rooms feature Queen Beds including the Master Suite
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : One Bedroom with 2 twin beds
- Bunk Bed: A brand new bunk bed that allows 2 people to sleep very comfortably
- Convertible Bed: A sofa bed is available for use in one of the bedrooms
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Highbrook House features Satellite Television that has the MLB and NFL channels
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Well equipped kitchen with pots, pans, blender, microwave, toaster, utensils and dishes for up to 20 people.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Everything you will need to prepare your family treats.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Enjoy your barbecue on the back deck
- Deck/Patio: A deck out back that is surrounded by woods and trees for privacy and serenty. Kick back and enjoy your morning coffee on the patio area in the front of the house.
- Communications
- Telephone: There are 2 phones in the house
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): WIFI is provided at Highbrook House
- Other Amenities
- The main level provides a very comfortable retreat for your Master Suite
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Please contact the owner directly.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): There are no steps or stairs to Highbrook. There is also a Master Suite with a private bath.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): You can comfortable live downstairs with the living room, kitchen, master bedroom and bath all on the first floor.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Acadia National Park is literally around the corner with entrances to Cadillac mountain, Duck Brook and Eagle Lake
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 2 to 29 - $1100
May 29 to July 3 - $1300
July 3 to September 4 - $2300
September 4 on - $1300
Prices subject to change without notice - please call for confirmation
Short stays for off-season available
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Great Location, Walking to Town and Seconds to Park Entrances
Year Purchased: 1998
Why the Owner Chose Bar Harbor
I love Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. It's a special place where the park meets the ocean and the scenary is spectacular. I came to this area 25 years ago for vacation and decided that I wanted to retire here and enjoy the present and the future. I have been blessed to have the opportunity to do just that. Everytime I come up here I come back a new person. But it gets harder and harder to leave. Someday my ship will come in and I will be here forever.
The Unique Benefits at this House
My first rental in Bar Harbor was at a house just around the corner from where Highbrook is located. When the house went up for sale I tried to buy it because I loved the location. Lucky for me that I was able to purchase Highbrook. The house is in a perfect location because I can walk into town, take the Island Explorer from my driveway, I'm around the corner from Eagle Lake, Cadillac Mounatin and the Duck Brook entrances to the park, but yet I'm resting on almost an acre of land. I also wanted a house that had everything in it... my home away from home. Houses that I used to rent didn't have microwaves or even can openers... sometimes it's the little things that make one comfortable. That was a promise when I bought my house that it would have everything one needs to enjoy their stay...... and the tradition continues today.
Owner's Map of Bar Harbor
If your like me you hate talking about yourself. Do I talk about my profession? Bar harbor? Sports? Well I guess I should stick to the topic of why I am here. I've discovered that I enjoy vacation rentals and Bar Harbor. In my career I am in health care (yes the dreaded words today) and this other side of my life becoming involved in this industry is so different than my current profession but I enjoy talking to everyone who calls me or e-mails me. Most of all I enjoy talking to you about Bar Harbor. I have hiked every trail, biked every road and enjoyed the area in spring, summer, fall and even winter. The beauty of the area never ceases to amaze me which is why I keep coming back.
Property Photos
- Privacy and serenity on a beautiful wooded lot yet close to town and the park - Bar Harbor, Maine Vacation
- Highbrook is the middle house, you can see our rooftop. Close to the water. - Bar Harbor, Maine Vacation
- Enjoy your morning coffee resting on the front patio area - Bar Harbor, Maine Vacation
- Enjoy a barbecue on the back deck
- Peaceful and quiet as you become one with nature
- Confortable living room with stove fireplace, dining area that leads to the deck
- Private Master Bedroom Suite includes comfortable sitting area, television
- Private Master Bath with double sinks, shower/tub combo
- Second Master Bedroom includes a comfortable sitting area, television
- Sleep comfortably in our twin bedroom surrounded by nature
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