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

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A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a beach, a blue chair, and a yellow umbrella.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large sofa, and a view of the water.
A house with a deck, surrounded by trees and a rocky shoreline.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a dark blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large ornate mirror.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a small refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

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.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Trenton, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Acadia Fun Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 in MBR

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom by Kitchen

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom off 1st floor Queen Bedroom

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Den with TV, Ping Pong in garage, Kayaks, beach
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 454606
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Trenton

Located in Trenton, this vacation home is in the mountains and by the ocean. 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 Wild Acadia Fun Park and Seacoast Fun Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Trenton, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • beach near Clark Cove - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Wild Acadia Fun Park - 15 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show - 15 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Garland Farm - 17 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Original Travelin' Lobster - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Cellars Winery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mainely Meat - ‬14 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.

How much does it cost to stay at You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!?

As of Aug 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This! on Nov 14, 2026 start from $287, 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 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 Atlantic Brewing Company are also within 9 mi (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Rick

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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.'

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