View from "Acadia Meadow" - walk out your back door into Acadia Nt'l Park
Location: Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Acadia, Maine, USA
Accommodations: Townhome, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Duplex
Picture windows looking east, with views of Gorham Mountain and the meadow, make this home feel like it is in Acadia National Park, rather than merely surrounded by it.
In the afternoon, relax on your private back deck, watching songbirds and meadow wildlife. Or sit by the frog pond enjoying a good book and the clear Maine air. There's a large back yard, a hammock for lazy days and moonlit nights and when you're ready to hit the hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing or walking trails we'll point you to the local favorites.
Acadia Meadow is stocked with fresh herbs from our organic vegetable garden, books, including Maine authors, local guides and artwork: we think, like the "rusticators" of times past, you'll want to return to Acadia Meadow year after year.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : All dishtowels, beach towels, paper towels, bathroom tissue, etc provided.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed : One plush double futon in livingroom
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : HDTV with BlueRay/DVD player
- DVD
- CD Player
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Stocked with spices, fresh herbs in season, pot for cooking lobsters and more!
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas grill with side burner
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Also available
- Deck/Patio : Small private deck with steps leading to large back yard.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Gorgeous views of Gorham Mountain and the meadow from back deck, dining room and living room picture windows.
- Communications
- Telephone : Free local calls
- Broadband Internet : Free high speed broadband wireless connection
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Free WiFi
- Other Amenities
- Huge back yard and lots of storage for kayaks, bikes, etc.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : No pets, just people
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : No Smoking, inside or outside
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor offer all the activities you can imagine!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May through June 24,2012 $695/week plus 7% Maine lodging tax
June 30 through August 31, 2012 $995/week plus 7% Maine lodging tax
Sept 1 through Oct 2012 - $795/week plus 7% Maine lodging tax
Book two consecutive weeks, save $50 off the second week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1992
I was born and raised in Bar Harbor and Tod grew up in Marin County, California. We owned and operated Bar Harbor Brewing Company and retired after selling the business in 2008. We love to garden, hike, bike, fish, gather wild mushrooms and berries and play tennis. Tod surfs whenever the waves come into Otter Cove.
Why the Owner Chose Bar Harbor
We fell in love with the house and 2+ acre property. You can hike out your back door into Acadia National Park. The backyard opens out to a beautiful meadow teeming with wildlife. And yet we're 4 miles from downtown Bar Harbor.
The Unique Benefits of this Townhome
Stars, stars and more stars at night. The night sky from the back yard adirondack chairs is the greatest show on earth. Wildlife, including deer, pileated woodpeckers & hummingbirds can be seen regularly while relaxing on your back deck. Location is surrounded by the most wonderful places to explore in Acadia National Park - if you forget something, or want to come home for lunch, we're just around the corner. Free Island Explorer Bus stops outside your front door.
Property Photos
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- View from "Acadia Meadow" - walk out your back door into Acadia Nt'l Park - Bar Harbor Duplex with Mountain View, Surrounded by Acadia National Park-Enjoy Hiking
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- Living room half of Great Room. Windows view hammock, meadow and mountains - Bar Harbor Duplex with Mountain View, Surrounded by Acadia National Park-Enjoy Hiking
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- Kitchen/Dining half of Great Room - Picture window view to mountain and meadow - Bar Harbor Duplex with Mountain View, Surrounded by Acadia National Park-Enjoy Hiking
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- 16" x 11" bedroom with queen bed and large closet
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- Adirondack chairs by meadow's edge offer a relaxing spot to sit day or night.
Traveler Reviews (4)
Perfect "Base Camp" for Acadia Adventure
Guest: Loretta from Long Island, NY
(Long Island, NY USA)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11
Review Submitted: 09/24/11
Newly retired, my husband and I spent a relaxing week in mid-Sept 2011 at this comfortable, spacious VRBO. Our goal was to spend as much time in the park as possible, and the location of Acadia Meadow was perfect for ease of park accessibility. We also craved views and peace and quiet; again Acadia Meadow fit the bill. Pictures on this site don't do it justice. We lingered over a.m. coffee at the picture window watching the fog drift off the mountain. We enjoyed "happy hour" on the deck twice watching the changing light. We saw a coyote frolicking in the meadow and hummingbirds darting about. We cooked all meals but two and were delighted to find the kitchen well stocked with useful amenities--and appreciated the host's garden veggies. The frig and microwave looked new and were spotless. After a day of hiking, the hot water in the very clean shower was welcome, as was the comfy bed. We even needed to use the heat, and it came right on and worked fine. The hosts are friendly and gracious. Decor is cozy cabin style with an eclectic mix of furniture. Thoughtful touches: candles here and there, huge closet in bedroom, roomy medicine cabinet for storing toiletries, great selections in the bookcase, lighted walkway to front door, free phone in unit to counteract poor cell service in area, and more. Staying at Acadia Meadow helped make our trip memorable, comfortable, and convenient. We felt welcomed and at home.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great place to stay near Acadia National Park!
Guest: Keith
(West Grove, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 02/02/11
Acadia Meadow was very clean and had all the amenities that my family needed for an enjoyable vacation. My family actually stayed here 2 years in a row. We have 3 younger children, and this was a great place (and location) for us to stay. It is located south of Bar Harbor and very close to Acadia National Park. The view out of the kitchen picture window was wonderful (Gorham Mountain is in the distance). Suze and Tod were very warm and hospitable hosts. We would not hesitate to stay here again.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children.
Acadia Meadow, Bar Harbor, Maine
Guest: Susie
(Shiloh, OH , USA)
Date of Stay: 07/12/10
Review Submitted: 02/01/11
The location in Bar Harbor is convenient to hiking, biking, restaurants, and much more. The accomodations were clean, spacious, well maintained, tranquil, and offered privacy. The rental was fully equipped and the owners offered fresh herbs from their garden. The on-site laundry facilities were very nice.. The owners were very kind, gracious, and helpful in offering suggestions to points of interest, restaurants, directions, and even set up and played a tennis match with my husband. The surrounding sites are beautiful and offer many wonderful opportunities to see historic places, such as the waliking tour in Constantine or to hear first class musicians at Kniesel Hall in Blue Hill. For those with an interest in photography, the scenery is outstanding without having to drive a great distance. For those who enjoy shopping. and looking for wonderful craft artisans there are many fine local shops and restuarants. Po' Boys Restaurant is a favorite and offers delicious meals. . .
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
What a wonderful place to spend our 15th wedding anniversary!
Guest: Sharon
(Winchester, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 07/13/10
My husband and I loved our stay at Acadia Meadow. We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the lovely view from the living/dining room windows, and the sounds of all the many birds and all of nature from the deck. It felt like a little bungalow, far away from all the busy hustle and bustle of the city, but at the same time was so convenient to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The apartment was immaculate, and the owners had thought of everything. We cooked both inside and out (enjoying the grill while watching the sunset.) The owners were so hospitable; they even brought us a beautiful bouquet from their gorgeous garden. I would definitely recommend this lovely apartment to any of my friends.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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