Spectacular Panoramic Views of Acadia from Oceanfront 4BR Home

This was a great place to stay for our family of 9--six adults and three grandchildren. The ocean view was fantastic. We were not far from what we wanted to see and do, mainly hike in Acadia and drive to Campobello in Canada, about two hours away. (Remember your passports.) It's a beautiful area and the free tour or FDR's summer home was fun and interesting.

We hiked three different days in Acadia. The Cadillac Mountain drive was beautiful. Didn't make it to the very bottom of the gorge in Cadillac Mountain on our hike (some of us are 75), but we saw enough to satisfy us without leaving us totally exhausted. Plus, we couldn't keep up with the grandkids! The Desert Mountain trail was also beautiful with wonderful views.

The Bar Harbor house had plenty of rooms and beds for all. It was well equipped and lacked for nothing. An upstairs bathroom would have been nice, but the two downstairs were certainly ample. The kitchen was so well stocked we cooked a lot of our meals there, cutting down on eating expenses. We had to clean out the refrigerator before we left, thus we had to throw away almost new bottles of catsup, salad dressing, a half pound of butter, etc. I wish we could have left it for the next guests or someone else to use. We used the washer and dryer almost daily, and we all agreed we way overpacked.

Did one day of shopping in Ellsworth and Bar Harbor. Very touristy but fun. The carnivores in our group ate at different seafood places, enjoying lobster, clams, etc. I think Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound was one of their favorites. Pat's Pizza had a wonderful menu that satisfied all our dietary preferences. 86 This! in Ellsworth had wonderful wraps and burritos.

We lucked out with beautiful weather. The ocean was usually too rough for us to use the kayaks, but we did take one out for a short while one day. My son brought along a lot of fishing gear and bought a four or five day fishing license, but he really couldn't fish from where we were at, and as I said, the ocean was too rough to fish from a kayak. It really didn't matter because there were plenty of other things to do.

I highly recommend a stay at the Harbor View if you want a spectacular Maine experience. I can understand why some people go back year after year.

The cottage was exactly like it was listed plus the owners arranged for a week of fabulous weather for us (smile). Seven ladies were very comfortable in this spacious cottage. The kitchen offered abundant dinnerware and cookware. It was stocked with all the supplies needed to begin our week stay. We had coffee each morning on the large deck with comfortable chairs to enjoy the breathtaking view. The large dining room table provided the perfect place for our nightly board games or cards. All the beds were super for a great nights sleep after our full fun days.

The area attractions such as Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park kept us on the go. We rented bikes in Bar Harbor and rode on the Carriage Paths to Jordon's Pond for lunch and popovers on the lawn. (Highly recommended experience for scenery and cuisine) Several in our group voted that day the trip favorite. Hiking the Beehive Trail in Acadia National Park was a personal favorite but all the hikes were enjoyable. Bar Harbor is a fun town with lots of shops and dining opportunities. Massages at The Bar Harbor Inn Spa started our vacation week by relieving the stress from our long flight ---Montana, Idaho and South Dakota--- a long ways away.

Location and privacy of this property is suberb. The owners are very receptive to questions and suggested several books to read before our trip.

Great week vacation due to this awesome cottage and its amenities plus gorgeous area to explore.

Capacious house was perfect for our 12 family members to gather together yet find privacy when desired. View is unequaled--words fail to describe beauty. Great cooking/dining area for large gatherings, ping pong table a total delight for children of all ages, satellite TV for quieter moments, large open deck/porch for soaking up the views. Situated on water's edge affords easy, safe access to shore and to kayaks for the doers while offering perfect spectating for porch sitters. Access to nearby Acadia perfect for tourists and hikers/bikers and Bar Harbor goers. Only negative(?).....hard to leave to go home!

We had one of our best ever VRBO vacations at the Bar Harbor View Cottage. So close to Acadia National Park, right on the ocean and with so many amenities; kayaks, ping pong...

Have stayed in the Trenton area before but this Cottage our favorite.

My husband and I have enjoyed staying here at the Bar Harbor View Cottage on 2 occasions. It is all that is pictured in the photos and more! Loads of room with comfy furniture and a very homey atmosphere. From the roomy master bedroom you enjoy the sound of the changing tides and can smell the ocean air. Very relaxing! We love the serene view from both inside the house and out on the deck.The improvements to the deck last year was great, giving a wider view of the water than before. We were delighted with a beautiful sunrise breakfast on the deck on several mornings. We love to hike at Acadia while we stay here and it is a very convenient location as it is close enough to both Bar Harbor and Acadia and convenient to Ellsworth as well. We both enjoyed the ping pong table and the assortment of games and puzzles at the house. I love to cook and bake and we did partake in the perfect lobster dinner at the house one night. It is a beautiful spot for any type of r & r you might have in mind.