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Oceanfront, water views, Overlook at Shore Haven, sleeps up to 12

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Garland Farm
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 master (2nd floor)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (2nd floor)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (1st floor)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (ground floor)

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

1st floor

Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ground floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront, water views, Overlook at Shore Haven, sleeps up to 12

Shore Haven is 7 secluded acres and 600 feet of shoreline. It is accessed by a long driveway. Two chalets with two bedrooms each and a three bedroom Cape are also on the property at a distance from Overlook and are available for rental.

Overlook is perched above Frenchman Bay. Broad commanding views. Eagles, deer and Loons are common sightings. It is a spacious Post & beam home with an open concept living room/dining room with a cathedral ceiling, and ceiling to floor, wall to wall windows facing bay. Access to stony beach is steps from door. Great WiFi, line phone. Kitchen well equipped . 4 spacious, comfy bdrms, plus fold out couch. 3 full baths, screened in porch, spacious deck, washer, dryer. Up to 10 people. 2,300 sq ft

Overlook is sunny and airy, post & beam construction. There are fantastic views from almost every room. You'll enjoy the relaxing, well appointed, open concept living room/dining room, with a cathedral ceiling and a wall of windows facing the bay. If music adds to your enjoyment, there is a Sonos system for wireless streaming. Or, connect your Ipod to the receiver.

Overlook has a sunny, spacious, wraparound deck facing the bay for bbqs and hanging out. There is also a screened in porch for dining and relaxing. Gas and charcoal grills and a gas outdoor heater for chilly evenings are available for your use. . Great WiFi, line phone. The kitchen is well equipped (enjoy the cappuccino maker) for those who love to cook. There are four spacious, comfy bedrooms, plus fold out couch.

The master bedroom has a small work space and its own private balcony. Three full baths, a washer and dryer. Up to 10 people. 2,300 sq ft. Smart TVs in all the bedrooms, some w/ DVD.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Gym
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Please see custom rule # 3
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do not accommodate EVs.
Once the reservation is confirmed, all communication between guests and owner is through regular email and mobile phone.
The pet fee is $150 per pet per stay. If you have more than two or one that is larger than 50 lbs, please contact the host.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.
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What's nearby

  • Garland Farm - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Acadia National Park - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 24 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aloha - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Farmstand Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront, water views, Overlook at Shore Haven, sleeps up to 12 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront, water views, Overlook at Shore Haven, sleeps up to 12?

As of Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront, water views, Overlook at Shore Haven, sleeps up to 12 on Apr 26, 2026 start from $436, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront, water views, Overlook at Shore Haven, sleeps up to 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront, water views, Overlook at Shore Haven, sleeps up to 12?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront, water views, Overlook at Shore Haven, sleeps up to 12 located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Garland Farm and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location and the house and the host was great at communicating with us. We hope to stay here again! Wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful post and beam home. Close to town and Acadia. Thinking about staying again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group of two families enjoyed our stay outside Bar Harbor. The location was great for easy access to all neighboring attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jules R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best house we have stayed in, over 45 years of multiple vacations at Acadia
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Igor Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property has everything you could possibly need to spend an amazing week relaxing rain and shine. Peter went above and beyond to make our stay as special as possible
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful six night stay in early October. Three generation family and we all agreed, it was the nicest VRBO stay we have ever had. Great house - great location. The communication with the host prior and during the visit was thorough and helpful. The house is really well laid out with a large common area and a great porch to gather. Great accessibility to Acadia. Cannot recommend highly enough
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property for our extended family vacation! Host was very communicative & helpful. Our favorite thing was sitting on the deck, taking in the incredible view! We highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property location was very nice. Easy drive to everything on the island but remote at the same time. The sunrises are amazing. Plenty of room and comfortable for 8 people. Well stocked kitchen and bathrooms. Peter was always available, check in was easy. Driveway is quite steep, I recommend having a 4 wheel dive car if you plan on staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was comfortable with beautiful views and convenient to Acadia, restaurants, other island spots. Loved being so close to the beach . Also enjoyed the wildlife. Was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view off the back porch and the overall charm of the property makes this place special! We saw seals everyday while sitting in the back porch. At night you get a great clear view of the stars! We had everything we could need available to us! With Acadia and bar harbor just a short drive away it makes this house a home run!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding!

This was our first experience with a VRBO and it was a great experience! Peter made everything very easy and we felt right at home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Overlook

The view and quietness were breathtaking, the home was clean, comfortable and well-equipped. All ages of our family enjoyed our stay. Property is situated for access to Acadia and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian & Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience!

Great Experience - The view from the property was incredible, and our host was kind, accommodating, and responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Week at Overlook

Our family ejoyed our week-long stay at Overlook. The property was well equipped and located in a private, wooded setting with spectacular views. The main floor bedroom and bath was perfect for the grandparents. Thanks for sharing the home with us.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Serene

This is an incredible property in a pristine location. Peter is a 5-star host--absolutely the best. Everything about our stay was perfect. You are near everything on MDI and yet completely secluded. There is really no need to leave the house! The deck is the perfect place to soak in the calm and peacefulness that are abundant just out the back door. The kitchen is terrific for meal prep and we loved having dinner in the screened-in porch. Can't recommend this strongly enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and surroundings, great host

The house was a wonderful post and beam design with lots of windows. It has a beautiful view of the ocean and is surrounded by nature. We saw deers and fawns, otters and several bald eagles, one of which would sit in a tree 50 ft from the house. It was easy to get to Bar Harbor and the park as well as local grocery stores and restaurants. All around great place and vacation spot. We were lucky to catch a beautiful sunrise at the house and sunset from Cadillac Mountain and also experience two nice cool foggy hikes. Now back home and 95 degrees we wish we could have stayed longer!
Local take out Lobster
Sunset from Cadillac Mountain
Bald Eagle 50ft from house!
The deck
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More wonderful than Expected

Property was clean, well supplied with anything needed, beautiful location, and close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental absolutely lived up to its high rating. The location couldn’t be better—just minutes from the park entrance, yet the cabin felt private and secluded. It was the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, and the views were truly stunning.We loved the digging for mussels down at the beach (delicious!) and found the kitchen to be well-equipped for cooking. Peter was communicative and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire stay.Our only (very minor) issue was that the tap water had a strong metallic taste, so we ended up buying bottled water during our stay. Definitely not a deal breaker, but worth mentioning.Overall, a wonderful experience—our family would happily stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Fall Getaway

We loved our time at Overlook! The house is just as it is pictured - beautiful view of the bay from the great room and deck. Peter was very easy to work with and provided us with LOTS of valuable tips for our vacation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

This was one of our best family vacations! The house was perfect - spotless, plenty of space, well appointed. Communication was great. This was an excellent experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cali B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Beautiful home with a fantastic view. Great kitchen area if you like to cook. Would definitely recommend this rental to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas thru New Years stay

Great place. Beautiful location. Sipping coffee and watching the sun come up over Frenchman’s Bay is a phenomenal way to start the day. Peter is a super nice and communicative host. We’d stay here again in a heartbeat. Even in the winter!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host and location

The house is clean. Kitchen is fully stocked, including non-sticky pots that look new. The view is great, close to all hiking trails and restaurants. Peter is kind and committed to meeting the needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

What a beautiful house! Peter was a great host. Since the weather was terrible, it was great to have a comfortable place to connect as a family. Our dogs enjoyed the porch and the deck as much as we did!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Get-away

Peter was a fabulous and attentive host who went above and beyond to make our stay special! The property is quiet, the view spectacular, and the home so comfortable. From star-gazing to watching the sun rise from our bedroom window to watching the lobster boats retrieve their catch, we enjoyed nature and peace at all times.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Peter Miano

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I first came to Maine and Mt. Desert Island as an 18 year old bound for a year long volunteer assignment at Our School in Robbinston, about 100 miles east of MDI. That is when I fell in love with the land and seascapes of Maine, its natural beauty, its powerful seasons (if you haven't discovered Maine in Winter, maybe now is the time), and its rich heritage. Over the years, I returned often to Acadia and Downeast for family vacations.

This year, after a long, tedious search for a place to buy and enjoy and after several frustrations, I found Shore Haven, although it wasn't called that at the time. It was love a first sight. Its unsurpassed natural setting and extraordinary access to all the amenities of MDI, not to mention all of Downeast and the interior as well, was strong attraction for me. In addition, Shore Haven's house (Overlook) and two chalets (Spruce and Birch) offered the opportunity of welcoming others to enjoy MCI the same way that I do with my family and friends. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. I hope the Maine coast enchants you the way is does me. Relax, have fun, soak up the atmosphere. Welcome to Shore Haven.

Why they chose this property

Shore Haven offers privacy and comfort in a beautiful, natural setting with outstanding bay views and 400 feet of private shoreline. It has easy access to all the amenities of MDI and the Downeast coast.

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English, French, Portuguese, Arabic

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