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Bar Harbor View Cottage faces east toward Cadillac Mountain and Western Bay

Moonrise viewed from deck off master bedroom

Your north east view from the deck looking toward Bar Harbor.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 93375 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor Space

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Trenton, ME

Acadia National Park9 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)9 min drive
Wild Acadia Fun Park15 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center23 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

For a girls reunion which we do yearly, this house was perfect. Upon driving down the driveway we loved the privacy of i...

Barbara K.

Apr 23, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Blue Room

1 Child Bed

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen/Twin

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Upstairs Twins

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 in MBR

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!

Bar Harbor View Cottage is the perfect place for your next trip to Maine. You will be delighted when you first see the stunning panoramic views of Acadia National Park and its mountains from our deck. Make sure you get up in time for sunrise as you'll be able to see it come up over Cadillac Mountain.

You'll be able to spot wildlife without even leaving your chair. You may see eagles, seals, dolphins, deer and moose. You can even take our kayaks across the bay to see seals up close and personal. The water near the cottage is teeming with mussels too.

Kids (of all ages) love the abundance of flat rocks along the shoreline that are perfect for skipping and the custom-built ping-pong table in the garage.

The cottage features four bedrooms which sleep nine, WiFi access, panoramic views, a well-stocked kitchen, a garage, ample parking, a ping-pong table, several kayaks, a gas grill and a gorgeous deck perfect for relaxing.

The main floor has the master king suite with adjoining bathroom, a second bedroom with a queen bed, kitchen, living room, dining area, den, laundry room and second bathroom. There is also an attached garage. The second floor offers two bedrooms. One has two twin beds and the other features a queen bed plus a twin bed.

We are about 16 miles from downtown Bar Harbor.

Property manager

Rick

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Deck with grill, seating, steps to fenced yard, steps to shore, picnic table

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Den with TV, Ping Pong in garage, Kayaks, beach

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Trenton

Located in Trenton, this vacation home is in the mountains and by the ocean. Bar Harbor Whale Watching 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 Wild Acadia Fun Park and Seacoast Fun Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Trenton, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 9 min drive
Wild Acadia Fun Park - 15 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive
Village Green - 27 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 38 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shell - ‬16 min drive
‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
‪The Lobster Shack - ‬41 min drive
‪Gateway Lunts Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
‪Lunt's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This! located?

Located by the ocean, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Acadia National Park, Wild Acadia Fun Park, and Kisma Preserve. Garland Farm and Thompson Island Information Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Jul 7, 2024

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A great place!

This is a great family place! All is as advertised and commented on by other vacationers. Note the shore is as pictured. Rough and stony! We have 2 grandchildren: 8 and 11: new to kayaking! What a treat that two of the 5 kayaks available were two passenger! My complaint: the cockpits are bit small for us 6’2” 70 yr olds, so…I landed in the water attempting to exit the kayak I was in. All part of the adventure. So well equipped, boots, life jackets, paddles; all added a wonderful dimension to our stay! A small point but..it rained like crazy the morning of our departure and I was able to back our van into the garage for dry packing Wonderful quiet location, not much wave action but a gentle shore and wonderful view! If you are ok with the location, it is a wonderful place! Be ok with the location: 30-40 minutes to the prime locations in Acadia and Bar Harbor, but… away from the madding crowds and near fantastic Lobster Pound Restaurants, Try them all! Spacious, bright, well equipped, great deck and boats! Worth every penny!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Jul 3, 2024

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Beautiful property with breathtaking views

The property was a perfect place for an extended family vacation to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The house was full of all the amenities we needed! The view from the back deck was breathtaking and the house felt secluded. We enjoyed use of the kayaks and even saw a bald eagle a couple of times. We enjoyed the house immensely. Thanks for a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne C.

Jun 23, 2024

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Nature Calls

This beautiful cottage on the water was well stocked with everything. The newly added 3rd bathroom was a welcomed surprised. We took advantage of the provided kayaks to explore the Narrows and view the Harbor Seals. A great generational family vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Samuel R.

Jun 15, 2024

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Stunning views close to everything!

This home has an incredible view, and was a perfect fit for our family of six. The kayaks were wonderful for exploring, and the long private driveway was perfect for morning runs before our adventures in Acadia. We loved the ‘quirk factor’ of the house and appreciated how well-stocked it was! It is definitely a special spot, and one we would love to return to.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

May 12, 2024

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Great group location

We are a group of older couples from different parts of the country who get together once or twice a year. This time oir destination was Maine and BHVC was wonderful. Multiple locations, in and out, for different activities and conversations. The deck is perfect too. The kitchen is well supplied for when we wanted to cook in. The game table was very handy for our obligatory jig saw puzzle. Having a fire on one of the cool rainy days was very nice. All this with beautiful views from inside and out. There was plenty of parking for all of our vehicles. Coincidentally, this place is great for getting around on a knee scooter since I severely fractured my ankle a couple months ago. Getting into and around the house, even out to the deck, is quite easy. A wonderful place and a wonderful stay.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

May 9, 2024

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Bar Harbor View Cottage

Stunning views of the ocean and mountains. Very quiet and private. Close to Arcadia National Park. This is exactly what we were looking for. Very much enjoyed our stay and hope to return next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Apr 23, 2024

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Spectacular

For a girls reunion which we do yearly, this house was perfect. Upon driving down the driveway we loved the privacy of it. Upon approaching the house, discovering the view was thrilling. The first thing we noticed after entering was just how well equipped this house was for any eventuality including emergencies. It was spacious, clean, with awe inspiring views. There was nothing about it we didn’t love. There was enough chopped wood to last an entire winter. We experienced a late season nor’easter while there which was thrilling. Being confined to the house for a full day presented no problem at all. A tree had fallen across the driveway but the house manager was there pronto and removed it with no issues. Would definitely return again, maybe in summer next time although we thought it was perfect now. We do recommend the Stephen King tour in Bangor during your visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Apr 15, 2024

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Desert Island View Cottage

The View Cottage was perfect for two couples who have been friends for 30 years. We stayed in the 2 bottom floor bedrooms. Spring weather was expected and we did get that. Our arrival day was wet than the next days were beautiful. We hiked in the park and photographed the Milky Way 2 nights. We drove to Island Falls on Monday for a perfect day with the local folks and watched the total eclipse of the sun. Rainy days came again later. The storm was blustery and wonderful. We did have a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and Emily S.

Dec 21, 2023

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good place in Trenton

it was wonderful. big, very very clean and classy. Easy to heat with just the fireplace (from big storm, electricity was down for two days!) Well designed ! Kids fit in easily. Grandparents fit in easily. Stephen & Stacy fit in easily. Trenton is a fine location for quick access to Mt. Desert Island. We definitely recommend the place ! Oh, I could mention the generator, which powered the place.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Dec 5, 2023

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Loved this place!

We stayed here in November and had the best time. The house was perfect for us, plenty of room, stocked with everything we needed and the view was amazing. It was a short distance to Acadia and we even had a chance to see the drive thru Acadia Holiday light show for the holidays. I would definitely recommend staying here and hope to be back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Nov 23, 2023

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Beautiful View

The property is beautiful with breathtaking views. The home is large and accommodating. We enjoyed a wonderful week here.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael K.

Nov 16, 2023

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Incredible View

We stayed here in November just after the busy season of the island. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the property. The house and finishes are a bit outdated but if you can look past that, the view and atmosphere more than make up for it. We made a fire every night in the wood burning fireplace, the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could possibly need for home cooked meals. Waking up in the morning and seeing the sunrise was amazing, there is a great deck overlooking the beach and water! There is not much in the town during the off season for food, so you may have to stop in one of the near by larger towns on your way down. Overall we would stay here again and I would recommend for a family or larger group.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Oct 7, 2023

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Love this place!

This home was perfection for our getaway. It had everything we were looking for. Plenty of room! Views with beautiful sunrises. Water at high tide was right below the deck. Wild life to watch. Great location for visiting Acadia and Bar Harbor. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dolores G., Methuen, Massachusetts

Oct 1, 2023

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BHVC

Sometimes "quirky" is a good thing!! Unusual layout but works well once you get the gang if it.....the deck is tremendous...great location..good communication with caretaker becauae of hurricane on aerival day delayi g us one day...downed tree blocking our path was immediately handled by administative assistant and owner..who called once we gained access to property..location is right where we wanted to be .. only negative was the popularity of the cottage making it hard to re rent !! Have a wonderful tume at BHVC...our thanks to everyone!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Sep 2, 2023

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Classic Coastal Cottage

Our family of six loved everything about this place. The layout is funky and the lights are tricky, but that just added to the charm. Super well equipped kitchen, plenty of towels, beach towels, even water shoes. They’ve thought of everything, not to mention the location. It doesn’t get better for sunrises, kayaking, or viewing all sorts of wildlife. Communication was excellent. We’d definitely recommend. You won’t regret it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

pete m.

Aug 26, 2023

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Consistent family fun

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this house and it is always a great time. The water front is amazing and we have a great time getting to all the outdoor places to go. We will be back in the years to come.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C., Rapid City, South Dakota 57703

Jul 22, 2023

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Fun times

Loved being right on the ocean, would definitely recommend this to anyone, we would love to stay there again

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha D.

Jul 18, 2023

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Amazing Family Trip

My family and I had an amazing stay at this house. There were 9 of us all together (6 adults and 3 children), ranging in ages from 4 to 60. There was plenty of space for all of us to do our own things as well as to come together as a big group. We enjoyed using the kayaks, and especially seeing the seals across the bay. We appreciated how well stocked the house was, especially the kitchen. The floor plan was a little funky but it added to the houses charm. I’d have to say our favorite part of the house was the beautiful deck overlooking the water. Overall we enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to visit this house again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill G., St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Jul 11, 2023

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Perfect vacation home

The house was fantastic! We had a family of eight and there was enough room for everyone to have their own space. The house was very well equipped and beautifully maintained. Everyone loved the kayaks with the lifejackets and water shoes. The ping pong table was also a big hit. Sitting on the huge deck, you are right on the water with wonderful views of the western bay, the islands, and all the way to Cadillac Mountain. It was a perfect vacation home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

Jul 9, 2023

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Great house

This house was the perfect location and had everything we needed and was clean. I would highly reccomend this place and am hoping to stay again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 24, 2023

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The Maine Point

Overall we loved staying here - it’s our second time staying here :) the location can’t be beat !

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Jun 21, 2023

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Perfect spot

The experience of staying just at the waters edge with full view of the mountains is exhilirating! The location is perfect and the house is well stocked. It’s very private, but just a short drive from the park and stores, restaurants, etc. This is the perfect vacation spot!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie W.

Jun 4, 2023

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A hidden relaxing paradise!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful hidden gem. We booked it for the amazing views, and it did NOT disappoint! We found this to be one of the most relaxing vacations we’ve ever had and I think the view and sounds of the waves crashing onto the shore is one of the main reasons. The house has anything you may need, and then some! The kitchen is extremely well stocked! The driveway is about a quarter mile long and we enjoyed seeing the deer as we were coming and going each day. The location is perfect, close enough to Acadia and attractions, but tucked perfectly away and private. We saw a huge jellyfish that washed up on shore and found lots of shells at low tide. All in all, a great relaxing vacation! We would recommend to anyone!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliet S.

May 13, 2023

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Beyond expectations

This was the best place that we have ever stayed. We travel a lot. We did not want to leave. The quietness, water, weather, mountains in the distance was wonderful and relaxing. The house was well stocked. We grilled, played ping pong, kayaked and read books. Kitchen is great. Filtered water. Ducks, birds, shells, rocks and so on. Sunrises were majical. Close to Acadia.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 22, 2023

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Spring week

Overall a great stay! The house layout was a little confusing, but it was roomy, well equipped, clean, with amazing ocean views and easy kayaking. We loved having the fireplace and firewood stocked. Would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rick

Rick and Shelby Kinnaird currently live in the suburbs of Richmond, VA. Rick is retired from the computer industry and is working on his first novel. Shelby hosts fun cooking experiences via her business "PutOnYourApron.com" and has written several books about diabetes and food.

Why they chose this property

When Rick's parents retired, they built Bar Harbor View Cottage. Rick's father used to say 'Start walking up the East Coast and, when you've found prettiest spot, that's where we live.'

What makes this property unique

The 180 degree views from our home are absolutely gorgeous and watching sunrise over Cadillac Mountain from the deck is breathtaking. One visitor said 'I always like to go to the beach on vacation, but this is a whole different level of relaxation.'