Entire home

Secluded Home Offers Water Access, Stunning Harbor and Island Views

Photo gallery for Secluded Home Offers Water Access, Stunning Harbor and Island Views

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a body of water, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A view of a rocky shoreline with a wooden deck and a metal railing.
A rustic wooden building with a stone foundation, a staircase leading to a red door, and a metal staircase railing.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a large wooden wheel, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.
A wooden cabin with a round dining table and chairs, a cushioned bench, and a view of a forested shoreline.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

View in a map
Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Long Pond
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia Repertory Theater
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room

3 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Full Bath on Second Floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath on First Floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Sunrise over Frenchman Bay, minutes from Acadia & Bar Harbor, Maine
Amazing ocean views of Frenchman Bay, minutes from Acadia and Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor
  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (128 reviews)
Amazing ocean views of Frenchman Bay, minutes from Acadia and Bar Harbor

About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this vacation home is in a rural area 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Seacoast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
View more Vacation Homes in Bar HarborOpens in a new window
Map
Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Pond - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Atlantic Brewing Company - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Acadia National Park - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • beach near Clark Cove - 10 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Original Travelin' Lobster - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gateway Lobster Pound - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Home Offers Water Access, Stunning Harbor and Island Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Home Offers Water Access, Stunning Harbor and Island Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Home Offers Water Access, Stunning Harbor and Island Views?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Home Offers Water Access, Stunning Harbor and Island Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Long Pond, Acadia National Park, and Atlantic Brewing Company. Acadia Repertory Theater and Seal Cove Pond are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic location with all you need for a comfortable stay.The views were incredible from the deck. We spent hours watching birds and seals. We rented kayaks for the week and were on the water nearly every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for sharing your house :) We had a wonderful time, and views were amazing. Excellent location and close to trails. Would recommend. Saw the seals and we never realized they were so big and have different colors. Was fun to watch and listen to them talk to each other.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about this place! We spent every evening sitting by the water & enjoying the view. Seen bald eagles & loved watching the seals. The place was so clean & exceeded our expectations for our first trip to Maine.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host provided excellent directions to her rental. The amenities were spotless and generous.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is spectacular. Hidden gem tucked into the woods!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful scenery

Such a beautiful location. Very peaceful and we enjoyed the seal pups!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WONDERFUL!

We adored our stay at the Carriage House - the place was cozy, quiet, and equipped with everything we needed. Great fires in the wood stove, star and seal gazing from the deck, and a nice escape from the bustle of the busier parts of the island. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful

This was our 2nd stay at the Carriage House. The new bedroom and bath are spacious with a nice shower and a very comfortable king-sized bed. The deck is one of my favorite places ever: beautiful view and blissful quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place on Mt Desert Island

My friend and I loved our stay in this carriage house. It was easy to find yet very secluded. A perfect base to explore the island. Property was very clean and well maintained. The balcony over the bay was a perfect place to watch the weather change over the beautiful bay. The manager was very prompt in answering the few questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acadia

The pictures cannot capture the actual beauty of the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a view

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this cute rustic getaway on the water. We were fortunate enough to meet the owner and listen to the rich history. The view was just awesome. We spent all our time at the cottage on the back porch watching the seals play. We even had 2 bald eagles land near the porch that we watched one day. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Carriage House is the best.

As ever, we totally enjoyed our stay at the Carriage House. There's nothing better than sitting on the deck in the absolute silence broken only by the far-off barking of seals lounging on the offshore rocks at low tide. The house is well-equipped, the beds are comfortable, and the new bedroom and walk-in shower are delightful. We'll be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of four and our dog truly loved staying at the Carriage House. The location is absolutely amazing! We were comfortable, close enough to anything we needed that the drive was reasonable, and had no trouble locating anything we might require within the house. We REALLY appreciated that there was bug spray supplied; Maine mosquitoes are like southern mosquitoes on steroids. We rented kayaks from Scotty's Kayak and Canoe Rentals, he delivered them to the house, and we truly enjoyed getting to go for many a paddle right from the house's "backyard." I highly recommend doing this. Another recommendation I'd offer to guests is that if you are picky about your TP like we are, pick up a package of your preferred brand on your way in. Overall, this was the perfect house for our nature-loving family that still wants to be a close drive to the local attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful, as always

The Carriage House is our favorite place to stay in Maine. The location is fabulous, the house is quirky and comfortable, and the deck is right on the water with a great view of Green Island (also owned by the Kales). When we were there in September, an osprey was in the habit of perching on a dead limb just around the cove until a bald eagle chased it off. A kingfisher was also active, the seals were on their rock, and we saw and heard a loon. Perfection!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Green Island

I enjoyed every minute of my stay at the carriage house at green island. The location was very remote and relaxing with the only neighbor tucked behind thick trees. Good nature watching with the seals napping on the nearby rocks - the breakfast nook and patio overhanging the water were perfect for reading and enjoying the spectacular views (especially the sunsets). The new main bedroom addition + bathroom were very well done and the bed was so comfortable - I slept so well my whole stay. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you'd need (fresh fish and lobster were sold about 15 minutes away at Parsons Lobster). Very convenient to all Mount Desert Island has to offer.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this rental was phenomenal: you down a private road to the Mt. Desert Narrows. This is a lovely, quiet spot outside the hubbub of Bar Harbor with lots of loons and harbor seals in the vicinity. The house is clean and comfortable with field guides and a set of binoculars which you will want to use to view the wildlife on the shore and the water. The kitchen is small but kitted out for cooking and dining in. Wifi was reliable. We did not use the TV, Dish network, or DVD player so I can’t comment on how well those systems work. We especially appreciated the great views from the living room, dining nook, and primary bedroom downstairs. It was lovely to wake up in the morning with a view of the water and ledges in the bay. It was too chilly and windy when we were there to eat outdoors, but there is a nice picnic table in a good location for appreciating the water views during warmer weather. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun week with seals and bald eagles!

I stayed there with family and friends, and it was great for our needs - whenever we were not adventuring around in Acadia or downtown Bar Harbor, we were hanging out in the lovely breakfast nook or watching for wildlife on the beautiful back porch. We brought our son's telescope from home and were able to watch the seals every day. We also had two bald eagles hang out about 100 feet from the porch one morning - our son loved it. Downtown Bar Harbor was only a 20 minute drive away. Our only critiques of the house were that the upstairs bathroom and spare bedroom could do with some updating to match the rest of the house (I might have been very jealous of our friends who stayed in the larger 1st floor bedroom which is absolutely stunning) and the wifi was very touch and go. If we ever vacationed in Bar Harbor again, we would definitely come back again - though I would insist that it was my turn for the first floor bedroom!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing experience to stay right on the water and explore the tide pools, low tide, and watch the tide come in with our children. We saw crabs, star fish, heard seals, and watched seals fish and relax. The home had binoculars, a telescope, vast windowed views, and comfortable beds. We experienced a once in a lifetime and incredibly unique stay while exploring Acadia National Park. We hope to come back as a family one day! If you enjoy cozy, comfortable, and a unique experience, this place delivers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded Serenity

The house and grounds were beautiful, down an exciting winding road. It was everything we were looking for, with numerous nice touches. The master bedroom area was delightful, and we all appreciated the wood stove! Perhaps most of all, I liked the back deck, where I spent quite some time in contemplation, in the company of seals, loons and cormorants. We had a few questions, but those were effectively answered and taken care of by the property manager. All in all, a beautiful place!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Autumn on MDI

Water like glass, gorgeous weather, breathtaking foliage. I love this quiet and private place, beauty at its simplest and best. V comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet waterfront home with wonderful views

Late 1880's home with all the modern updates. First floor master bedroom, bath and laundry recently added. Air-split, good linens and bed for comfortable sleeping. There are more rooms upstairs but we didn't use them. Open floor plan with room for seating, table with wrap around seating and water views. Beautiful vintage tableware, plenty of glasses and some baking and cookware but we searched the whole place and only found 1-salad fork, 1- fork, a couple of spoons and a knife so bring your own silverware. We rent houses so we can cook in the evenings and enjoy the spaces. There were some older spices and teas in the kitchen., several choices on coffee pots - French press, drip... cookware needed a good cleaning as did the cast iron pots. There is a deck off the main room with seating and lovely views. Prefect for coffee in the morning. Wi-Fi is available but very limited - we used our phones to create hotspots. Wonderful serene spot for a quiet getaway. There are museums, micro-brewery and good fresh restaurants nearby for takeout and good hiking trails outside of Acadia.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very satisfied

This was an awesome location right on the waters edge. Very secluded from all the activity on the island. It was very interesting to observe the tide come in and go out right outside the window. The master bedroom was just constructed last year, so it is in very nice condition. My wife and I would definitely go back when in the area. We stayed for 5 nights
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot

We were thrilled with the secluded location of this charming house. The cove is a wonderful spot with warm water for swimming and we quickly rented a kayak and a standup paddle board from a nearby place, which provided delivery and pickup. Away from the hustle and bustle but still only about 20 minutes from the carriage roads for biking and to hikes and beaches. The house itself was neat and clean and the newly renovated master suite was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded Home

Very quiet and peaceful location. Great place to unwind after hiking in Acadia National Park all day or spending the day in Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful house

We enjoyed our stay here so much! The deck is just feet from the edge of the water. We spent hours watching the seals, loons, and other birds and basking in the incredible quiet. The beds were comfortable and the house well kept. A couple of details that we really appreciated: the kitchen knives were actually very sharp and the linens were washed in unscented laundry detergent, neither of which I have ever experienced in a rental before.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback