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View from Deck, Front and Back Yards and Kitchen Dining and Living areas
Beautiful Mountain Views from Kitchen Dining and Living areas Open and Spacious!
Warm and Comfortable Downstairs Bedroom. Plenty of Bureau and Closet space.
incredible foliage views from comfortable, sunny, and relaxing deck and inside!
Larger downstairs bedroom Open with ample closet/2 bureaus HD/LCD/LED TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Thunder Hole
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

LOCATION2MountainViewsWalktoTrails Cove,PlaygroundBus&Store AutumnDiscounts!

Our Vacation Home is nestled between the Mountains and the Sea in the Heart of Acadia National Park. Walk to local trails that lead to the the rocky coast. Beaches and carriage roads just a few minutes away!

Experience views of Cadillac, Door, Champlain and Gorham Mountains from your 'BASE CAMP'. (note: reservations now required for driving up Cadillac )

Our home was built and designed to accommodate family vacations. An open floor plan allows for comfort and ease of conversation between kitchen, dining and living areas. Pleasant mountain views are visible through the large windows in the dining and living areas. We added plenty of bedrooms to provide privacy from the rest of the house. Upstairs bedrooms are larger and have pullout couches for additional guests. We also have a pack and play for younger guests.
4 Queen Beds are furnished with high quality LL Bean linens to ensure the most comfortable nights rest. Professional photographs of local scenes adorn the walls. Two full bathrooms have LL Bean towels and shower curtains. The deck is made of Western Red cedar and looks out to the mountains and fields. Deer are seen here frequently. Our home reflects simple Maine Home Design which will add to your total Maine Experience.
Walk to Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail 5 minutes from house. Reach The Park Loop Road,Ocean Drive, Otter Cliffs/Sand Beach/Gorham Mountain and Otter Cove from a local trail or through the Blackwoods road. A great value for those wanting efficient Acadia accessability.
We are on the Island Explorer bus line-simply walk down our short driveway -across the street to the Otter Creek Inn and Market -utilize the Free service- comes hourly. (Seasonal) The Market is a convenient store for any necessities- a larger grocery store is located in Bar Harbor 5 miles away. Enjoy the town playground which is also across from the Otter Creek Market. Nearby trails will take you to Otter Cove with more fantastic views of the mountains and of the sea. The South Ridge Cadillac Mountain Trail is also walking disatance from the house. Relax at Seal Harbor Beach which is only 3 miles away. Carriage Roads, Jordan Pond and multiple hiking trails and the park loop road are also relatively close to our property. We have a great central location to allow you to embrace all the wonders of this beautiful Area!
Internet Cable Videos Books and Games available for inside entertainment.
One week minimum reservation in peak summer months Mid June through August
Up to half off rates in off season May October November





Keywords: mountain, views, budget, family, quiet, romantic, open, spacious, adventu

Property manager

Sue Cullen
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
Pet fee. Keep off furniture and under control&tidy
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not smoke in our home.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Thank you for staying with us. We hope you had a great visit and have a safe trip home!
Please leave the keys on the counter
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please park in the driveway provided. Do not park on grass/yard. Use purchased camp wood for fires- do not forage land for wood. Thank you
Late charge for late/delayed checkout as housekeepers are on very tight schedule

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Otter Creek, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Thunder Hole - 15 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Otter Cliff - 18 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 20 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Beer Works - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LOCATION2MountainViewsWalktoTrails Cove,PlaygroundBus&Store AutumnDiscounts! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LOCATION2MountainViewsWalktoTrails Cove,PlaygroundBus&Store AutumnDiscounts!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LOCATION2MountainViewsWalktoTrails Cove,PlaygroundBus&Store AutumnDiscounts!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LOCATION2MountainViewsWalktoTrails Cove,PlaygroundBus&Store AutumnDiscounts! located?

This family-friendly Mount Desert holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Thunder Hole, Ocean Path Trailhead and Gorham Mountain Trail. Naturalist's Notebook and Hunters Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guy B.

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

Great location.

Wasn't the fanciest, but a very nice place that you could feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderful house that has easy access to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas & Kelley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were 7 adults for a long weekend. The house was comfy and had everything we needed. Great location to access the park and not far to Bar Harbor. Had a fire each night out back which was great. Saw deer and turkeys every morning. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

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

Honeymoon

Awesome place with easy access to Bar Harbor and all parts of the park! Had an amazing time!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

Acadia family vacay

This location is perfect for both Acadia and Bar Harbor. Great access to trails without enduring the Park Loop Rd.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian M.

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

Excellent Weekend Retreat

Myself and my three close friends enjoyed a peaceful getaway here, and the house is so well located. Walking distance to a market, easy driving to trails and sights, and on a quiet road with tranquil woods around it. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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

Private Park House

Basically in the national park, beautiful place!! Only thing I would say is to update furniture but no big deal when you are meant to be exploring
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Gorgeous property

The house was perfect for our stay! We had 8 adults in our party and every couple had spacious bedrooms. We enjoyed time around the fire pit and taking in the beautiful Fall scenery. It was very convenient to get into Acadia and only a few minutes to Bar Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Leslie V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was amazing! The home is cute and my family enjoyed the outdoor fire pit in the evenings. Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia was a plus. The homes furnishings need updating immediately. For the cost it would have been nice to have living room furniture that welcomes you each time you return home. Unfortunately that is not the case. I looked at the reviews from previous folks and although I loved the location and the layout of the home, with the condition of the furniture and the bedding I can’t give this property a high rating. I was very honest with the owner and advised about missing window screens (2 in the living room, 1 in the first floor front bedroom, upstairs bathroom as well). broken front lock on home and dirty pots and pans at arrival. Although I loved the location, I won’t be back. No worries for them, they are booked solid. It would be nice to reinvest some of the monies they are receiving into improving the furnishings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Perfect location for a Bar Harbor and Acadia vacation

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Joseph K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Great location. Outdated appliances and furniture.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luke I.

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

Great stay!

Great location and home! Great yards for kids. Great stars and quit. Owner went above and beyond to quickly resolve a minor issue! would describe this property as a family home in the woods but close to everything with market across the street. Slightly older home but a great home base for Acadia! Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

Otter Creek

Great location. We were close to trailheads and store across the street was a plus. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

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

Otter Cove

Had a great week on Mount Desert Island, Maine! Stayed in a house that was perfect for our large family. It was spacious, neat and clean. Our host always got back to us in a very timely fashion to any questions we had, from the booking process through our stay. Its location was in a peaceful area that was easy access to everywhere on the island. We hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

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

Wonderful place in a very convenient location!

Clean, convenient, and pleasant place to stay, near some of Acadia's best spots (Thunder Hole, Seal Harbor, various gardens). Two doors down from a nice playground (great for the under 5 crowd) and directly across a convenient market that serves lobster dinners. What more could you ask for?
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Everything we needed

Location was easy to access but set far back enough from the road that you didn't notice the cars going by. My son loved the playground we could walk to in under a minute, and the toddler toys in the back yard. Clean and comfortable. Easy 10 minute drive to Bar Harbor. Hope to stay here again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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

Perfect hiking family base camp.

The house had lots of room to spread out but stay together. Big open space concept living area (kitchen/dining/family room) and enough bedrooms and bathrooms for my wife and I plus our 2 adult sons and guests, and Don't forget the pup. The location is beautiful. It's set well off the road with a nice back yard and a fantastic view of Cadillac Mt. from the quiet deck. It's 10 minutes from Bar Harbor if you want to dine out or shop but far enough that traffic and crowds are left behind. If you want to hike (that was our goal) you are a 10 minute hike down the road to the Cadillac South trail head and a 2 mile hike to Thunder hole and the Gorham Mt. trail head. Although we could have taken the Free Island Express shuttle to almost anywhere on Mt Desert Island we never ended up needing it. Did I forget to mention you can get a lobster roll right across the street at the Otter Creek Market. Our only complaint (and it's not really a complaint) is that Air conditioning would have been nice cause we were there during a very hot week but there are plant of fans in the house and it cools off a bit after dark. Susan was quick to answer any questions. We are planning vacations to other National parks but if we decide to return to Acadia we would very much like to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Solaris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great location to visit Acadia!

Great location to visit Acadia. Large bedrooms on second floor made for easy sharing with kids and adults. BYO shower supplies, dish soap, laundry detergent, etc and be sure to get check in instructions a few days in advance of your visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Great property, perfect location

10 minutes from Bar Harbor and walking distance to hiking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Family Trip

We had a lovely stay with all the amenities and space for a family group with multiple young children. Being so close to the Acadia Park Loop road, Island Explorer bus stop and a quick drive into Bar Harbor made our week easier and more flexible with time. Lots of great space for the kids and everyone to enjoy! Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leland H.

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

Acadia accomidations

Property was as described.....and fairly close to Bar Harbor...would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good not great

The location of the property is amazing. Next to the otter creek general store, 3 miles from seal harbor beach, which is amazing at low tide! Bar harbor center is just 10-15 minutes down the road. Also close to trail heads as well. Unfortunately there is a lot left to be desired in the house itself. It is well equipped with all the kitchen essentials, but everything is dated and well used, and it is almost impossible to cook on the pans. The oven, stove and toaster are super power and took awhile to get used to, not a problem there. The grill is falling apart, the covers for the burners are absolutely destroyed, there is rust everywhere. We love to grill, so that was a huge disappointment. If you are planning on getting a good nights sleep in a comfortable bed, you won’t get it here. The beds are really terrible, the most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever slept in, as well as everyone else in the house. The pull out couches are disgusting, stained mattresses, no cushion, smelled of moth balls. The furniture is all dated and stained and need to be replaced. We did spend a decent amount of time in the house because of the weather, if it was nicer out we wouldn’t have been there much due to being uncomfortable, even sitting on the couches. There was also a section of dvds and vhs but no way to watch them, and most of the games left didn’t have the full game pieces. Overall it was a good stay, really needs updating and it would be spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Valerie D.

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

Great location

Great location. Quiet neighborhood. Nice property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Riamya V.

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

1 week stay with family

Check out process was easy. Great location. Good amenities. Well stocked kitchen for cooking. Had a great time with extended family of11 members
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine A., Levittown NY

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

Birthday trip with the grandchildren

Easy to find and check in, it was clean and roomy, backyard is large and has beautiful wildflowers. Location was convenient but also private, 15 minutes to downtown Bar Harbor and easy access to Acadia and trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sue Cullen

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Sue is a full time Registered Nurse who has lived in Bar Harbor for 25 years. Sue is passionate about nature and outdoor sports and can often be found running, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, swimming, boating or frolicking with her children in Acadia.
Kevin is owner of a Local Plumbing and Heating business. He was born and raised in Bar Harbor and is the sixth generation of his family to live here. He is a true Mainer. Kevin has a wealth of local knowledge and is a good source for current events. We enjoy providing a nice space for families to create and enjoy Acadia adventures for wonderful memories as we have!

Why they chose this property

I believe Acadia National Park is a unique Vacation destination, and possibly the most beautiful place in the world! Our home is centrally located to provide you with the best and most efficient access to most areas on the island while enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

What makes this property unique

We are centrally located between Northeast Harbor/Seal Harbor and Bar Harbor . Surrounded by Acadia National Park, the location is superior for access while being only 10 minutes away from Bar Harbor. There is also an Island explorer bus which stops at the Otter Creek Market across the street which is amazingly convenient to shuttle to town or beyond to explore the park.