Bar Harbor Townhome, Near Acadia Park, Oceanviews, Heated Pool, 3 BR

• Great location for park and town!

  Great location for park and town!

  • Guest MomfromPA
  • Date of stay 06/20/09
  • Review Submitted 07/12/09
  For our first visit to Mount Desert Island we were a bit confused about where to stay. We are so glad we chose Hulls Cove and the Great Haven Town Homes. Hulls Cove is in the perfect location of going into Acadia to hike and for visiting Bar Harbor to shop, eat and sightsee. We have 5 children (ages 15-5) and the seven of us were very comfortable in Great Haven. The pool is a big plus (our weather didn't agree but we did swim once!). The place was clean and well stocked for our stay. There is a pizza shop just across the parking lot for an inexpensive dinner "at home" without cooking. The rental process was a breeze and the customer service deserves more than the 5 stars. Information was delivered to us to help us plan our trip. The owners even quickly returned a few items that I left in one of the drawers! I'd stay in Great Haven again in a heartbeat!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: I've said it before and I'll say it again: Great Haven attracts the nicest guests in the world! We know what it's like to plan a vacation in "uncharted waters", so we go the extra to make you feel confident and comfortable with your choice. In the end, the one thing our guests always tell us is that Great Haven totally exceeded their expectations. And you can't ask for better than that, can you?

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• Exploring Bar Harbor!

  Exploring Bar Harbor!

  • Guest Dennis M.
  • Date of stay 10/06/12
  • Review Submitted 10/12/12
  My husband and I visited Bar Harbor to celebrate our anniversary. The home was beautiful, more than we needed, but had all of the things we needed, and afforded us privacy and convenience. The home is close to everything, It was clean, quiet, comfortable and reasonably priced. Wad, the property manger, was attentive and helpful to accomodate us and make sure we had everything we needed. The are is beautiful- from star gazing from the deck, to hiking and driving Acadia National Park, whale watching, the charming town of Bar Harbor- great restaurants, food and beer! WE had a great time and are so happy we chose Great Haven Properties for our stay.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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• Beautiful place- home and area!

  Beautiful place- home and area!

  • Guest Dennis M.
  • Date of stay 10/06/12
  • Review Submitted 10/12/12
  My husband and I visited to celebrate our anniversary- the home was more than we actually needed, room wise, but it is a beautiful home, clean and roomy and all the amenities we needed and more. Wade was so helpful in offering tips on where to visit, and making sure our stay was above satisfactory, We were very close to everything. And the scenery - viewing the stars from the deck to the water, and the Acadia National Park- breathtaking! Would highly recommend this place for a visit and stay. We had a great time!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thanks again for the very gracious comments regarding your visit to Great Haven. We truly appreciate your selecting our property. Should your travels bring you back to the area, we hope you will keep us in mind. Have a beautiful fall foliage season. Best regards in hospitality, Wade

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• Spacious, comfortable, perfect for the whole family!

  Spacious, comfortable, perfect for the whole family!

  • Guest AnneM
  • Date of stay 09/08/12
  • Review Submitted 09/24/12
  I have a young family (two boys 2 and 3 1/2) - we had talked about Disney but right before hitting the button on purchasing airline tickets we realized it was probably too soon and that maybe we should think about something more local. We hadn't been to Bar Harbor. . .but could that make us happy after cancelling the Disney trip? After much online searching, I found Great Haven townhouses. . .the layout and heated pool was what drew me in. After confirming dates with my husband, my parents (who were traveling with us), and Wade, we booked. And then I did what I usually do. . .began to fret. . .would there be enough to do? Would we all be comfortable? Would the kids sleep in a strange place. All that worry for nothing. . . the place was amazing. My husband and father discussed freqently how much the loved the place. So close to everything, so comfortable, and we weren't on top of one another. It was one of the best vacations I have ever taken. The boys had amazing experiences. Who needs disney when you have Acadia. . .oceans, rocks to climb, tidal pools to explore. It was the perfect blend of the great outdoors (traveling around Bar Harbor and Acadia) and the comforts of home a great Haven. . .TV, internet, amenities, and the heated pool was a daily activity. The description of the location/faciltiy was right on. It is so close to Acadia - that was so great. And downtown was just a short drive away - but also right on the free bus line. It was certainly well cleaned/maintained. My comments/feedback about what could be improved included some minor things: safety plugs for outlets being available, tea kettle, and some newer cookware were all given to Wade (Property manager who was extremely responsive to questions/needs while we were there). He welcomed and appreciated the feedback and indicated he would be implementing the suggestions. All in all it was very comfortable and perfect for our family.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Dear Anne and Family, I'm so very happy that you all enjoyed your visit to Great Haven, Acadia National Park and Downeast Maine. Your very kind comments are appreciated more than you know. I've made my shopping list of items we had discussed on the phone to make the unit safer (electrical outlet plugs), convenient (tea kettle), and valuable (new cook ware for the upcoming season). Though I absolutely LOVE DISNEY, I have to say, this part of Maine has a certain draw that is unlike anything else. We look forward to being able to assist you with future visits. Best regards in hospitality, Wade

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• Hated to leave!

  Hated to leave!

  • Guest Good Times
  • Date of stay 08/18/12
  • Review Submitted 08/30/12
  I'll start by saying that my 11 year old daughter had such a good time that she walked through the house and said good bye to each room before we left and my 14 year old son who didn't want to come because he thought he would be bored asked if we could stay a couple of extra days. As this was my family's first trip to Acadia/ Bar Harbor my wife and I researched places for weeks on end. Great Haven was a great find and well worth the search. We are already planing on coming back next summer. The unit itself was clean, comfortable and well stocked with everything you need for the week. The location is perfect for both Acadia (2 minutes away) and Bar Harbor (5-7 minutes away)and is a 30 second walk to the free bus service that goes everywhere you want or need to go. The owners had a binder with tons of extremely helpful information on where to eat and what to do. Service was also top notch across the board. On our last day as we were packing up Wade the manager approached me by name and asked how everything was and if we enjoyed ourselves. Two days after we returned, Wade called me to tell me that I left my camera battery charger and that he was going to send it to me. First of all, I didn't even know it was missing, second I have never had a manager ever call ME to let me know I forgot something and then offer to pay to send it back to me! Everything was beyond our expectations. Thanks guys, you do great work!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Hi Melissa and Josh, Thanks very much for the lovely comments. We're so happy you enjoyed your visit to Great Haven and look forward to assisting you again in the future. The camera battery/charger and sun glasses will be in the mail right after the Labor Day holiday. Hope you have a wonderful remainder of the summer and enjoy the fall. Best regards in hospitality, Wade

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• Great place and easy acess to Acadia National Park

  Great place and easy acess to Acadia National Park

  • Guest J & j
  • Date of stay 10/02/11
  • Review Submitted 10/18/11
  We and another couple just stayed in a TWO bedroom unit at Great Haven, called 'Bubble Pond'. It looks very much like the one pictured. The unit was huge, spotless, well-equipped and very comfortable. We'd stay there again in a heartbeat. One could actually walk to the Acadia National Park visitors center. The Chart House restaurant right across the street was a great place for dinner. We should have had lunch there, because the views are spectacular. Frenchman's Bay was right out the living room window, and we walked out one morning to see the sun rise over the water. The property manager, Wade Hill, was a pleasure to work with. We can't say enough about our experience at Great Haven.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thank you for your kind remarks John. We are so happy you enjoyed your visit to the wonderful Bar Harbor area and Great Haven. We look forward to being able to accommodate your needs in the future should your travel plans bring you back to Downeast Maine and the Acadia National Park area. Best regards in hospitality.

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• Disappointed

  Disappointed

  • Guest Sue
  • Date of stay 07/31/11
  • Review Submitted 09/10/11
  After reading all the excellent reviews and weeks of research on places to stay for our family vacation, we chose Great Haven. I was a little concerned that none of the reviews were current, we wouldn't be staying in the unit pictured on this site and that my request to see photos of our unit went unanswered. However, Donna convinced me that all the units were very nice so I booked. A couple of weeks before our vacation Donna sent a packet of very useful information about the area - nice! The unit was not as it appeared on this site. The main floor furniture was old, uncomfortable and looked like it was picked up at a garage sale. Furnishings were sparse, nothing on the walls, and the huge but very old TV only had one channel. Blinds on the patio door didn't work. The bedrooms were better and looked like they had been updated, but the carpet was dirty. The kitchen was nice but the pots and pans were in bad shape. The bathrooms were adequate, decent towels. The furniture on the outdoor balcony was nice. We arrived very late at night the first day and it wasn't until the next morning walking around the unit that we realized the floors were absolutely filthy! My son's white socks were black and when I ran a paper towel over the wood floors in several areas it turned up black! This was about the same time we realized the TV only had one channel and there was no laundry detergent, dishwasher soap or paper towels (we had already picked up our supplies and didn't buy these because they were supposed to be provided). I called Donna and left a message. She didn't respond until a second angry message over a day later. She apologized and said that realtors had been in the unit after it was cleaned and made it dirty. I doubt that a few realtors walking around made the floors that dirty. It looked like it hadn't been washed all summer. She arranged to have the missing items brought over and the floors washed that evening. The cleaners arrived during our dinner and we had to leave. The floors were better after a mopping, but what they needed to do is get down on their hands and knees and do a thorough job. Donna didn't respond to my request to have the TV fixed, but after an hour of looking through manuals my son was able to fix it. The pros: Great location (although our unit was next to a commercial laundry business), very spacious, nice pool, on bus line, wi-fi. Bottom line - unit 7 shouldn't be rented without a thorough cleaning and updating.

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• Great Place To Stay!

  Great Place To Stay!

  • Guest Kath
  • Date of stay 09/25/10
  • Review Submitted 10/05/10
  This townhouse was represented correctly in the pictures and in the write up. It is a very nice property and it was clean. The location is only a couple miles outside of downtown Bar Harbor and is right on the Explorer shuttle route. Actually it was perfect for us-four adults that enjoyed walking to the general store and the post office a half block away. It deserves the highest rating.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thank you Kathy for your review! We are only a couple of miles from downtown Bar Harbor, and less than a half a mile to the main entrance to Acadia National Park. We think our location deserves the highest rating as well! Please consider us again if you need another Bar Harbor Vacation!

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• Stop searching. . . This is the one you want!

  Stop searching. . . This is the one you want!

  • Guest John & Louise
  • Date of stay 09/18/10
  • Review Submitted 10/01/10
  So many sites; so many listings. Which one should you pick? Let us offer the following to help you out! Strategically situated at the intersection of Rt. 3 (Eden Street) and Crooked Road in the Bar Harbor village of Hulls Cove, this 3 story townhome was everything we could have asked for. Conveniently located just a very short drive from the entrance to Acadia National Park and downtown Bar Harbor. Crooked Road also provides a convenient route to the eastern side of Mount Desert Island (MDI) to reach other breathtaking locations e.g., Bass Harbor and Southwest Harbor. Our unit overlooked the pool and had a view of Frenchman Bay. A quick walk to the corner takes you to a pizza/sub sandwich shop and a bit further to a gas station/general store. Across Rt. 3 is The Chart Room, a great little restaurant serving lunch and dinner (usually a packed house for dinner so make a reservation). We had all the conveniences, in enough space for a baseball team, and in a very comfortable setting. Donna Mitchell provides pre-arrival orientation with a packet of information. Upon arrival, you are greeted with a notebook of very useful and detailed information about the area. Bar Harbor is great to visit, but remember there is much to see and do on MDI. Be sure and attend the gathering of die-hards for the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain; stop by the Jordan Pond House for popovers and jam; and, when the tide is right, walk across the "bar" over to Bar Island. Donna will take care of all the details prior to and, if needed after you arrive. All you have to do is show up and be prepared to have a good time. Needless to say, we'll be back.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: John & Louise-I think I need to hire you to write descriptions for us! We are located right next to the main entrance to Acadia National Park (see our map) In addition, the Crooked Road is thought of as the Local's Road to the middle of the island and a "shortcut" to the head of the island. Hulls Cove is a quiet village just outside of Bar Harbor, offering relaxation but yet close enough to get where you want to be quite quickly. I would love to help you plan your next vacation to Bar Harbor!

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• Great Haven

  Great Haven

  • Guest Mike
  • Date of stay 07/24/10
  • Review Submitted 08/12/10
  We recently stayed at Great Haven and it was just that...great! Of course Maine was great, the Acadia coastline was beautiful and the lobster delicious but our home away from home made it all just perfect. We had 5 people and it was so spacious and clean. It was a great location and the pool really was great after a long day of hiking, biking, or kayaking :) The high speed internet connection was a nice touch too. We really loved our family vacation at Great Haven and imagine that you will too.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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May 4-Jun 29,13 Starts at $1500/wk (For 4 Adults) $175/person for extra guests
Jun 29-Jul 27,13 Starts at $2300/week (1 week min)$175/person for extra guests
Jul 27-Aug 31,13 Starts at $2500/week (1 week min) $175/person for extra guests
Aug 31-Sep 28,13 Starts at $1500/week(1 week min) $175/person for extra guests
Sep 28-Nov 2,13 Starts at $1250/week $175/person for extra guests
1 Week Minimum~Saturday check in/check out:  Extra Guest (over four) Fee Applies
State of Maine Lodging Sales Tax Rate: 7.0%
Shorter stays considered May,June,October & November.Off season rentals available.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.