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Amazing ocean views of Frenchman Bay, minutes from Acadia and Bar Harbor.

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Natures palette on display
A unique property that presents nature's splendor!
A radiant sunrise casts a warm orange glow, welcoming the new day!
With this kitchen view, you'll want to cook.
The only thing better than the this kitchen's cookware is the view!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Basement Bunks

2 Single Beds

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bath

Toilet

Main Level Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Amazing ocean views of Frenchman Bay, minutes from Acadia and Bar Harbor.

Baycliff's home entertainment system is nature.

Watch nature unfold in all its splendor from the comfort of the dining room table or couch. The large windows and skylights let you witness the changing character of Frenchman Bay. Watch amazing sunrises and sunsets, clouds racing across the sky, the moodiness of an overcast day or the approach of a storm. It's a never-ending story of change.

The shoreline also changes its character to the ebb and flow of the tide. There are boulders that are exposed during low tide along with the seaweed.

The spacious balcony provides a front-row seat to watch lobster boats in the bay, along with cormorants and seagulls commuting to and from the ocean. You might also spot loons and other fascinating seabirds, with the occasional bald eagle soaring overhead. Each morning brings an awe-inspiring sunrise, showcasing a different display of nature's wonders.

The cottage at Baycliff is fully furnished and features a beautiful fully equipped kitchen with stunning views. It includes two full baths, a half bath, and is equipped with a high tier internet, WiFi, and cable channels. You’ll also have the convenience of a washer and dryer. The walk-out basement is perfect for work or play, offering gaming tables, monitors, and office chairs.

There are two upstairs bedrooms and a main-level bedroom, all furnished with queen-sized beds, plus a finished basement featuring a bunk bed. The master bedroom window overlooks Frenchman Bay, allowing you to wake up to glorious sunrises every morning.

The property is shared with two cabins - The Guest House, (Vrbo# 887888 ), which is 50 yards further up the hill and The Pines, (Vrbo# 887970), is a further 100 yards beyond that.

One of the property’s main features is the communal cliffside deck, which is shared by all three rentals: the Baycliff Cottage, the Guest House, and The Pines.

The deck sits at the edge of the property and offers wide, open views of the water, nearby islands, and distant mountains. It includes built-in bench seating and a picnic table, making it a comfortable place to sit, eat, or relax. The views from the property are stunning.

Please note: The stairs to the beach were destroyed by storms in 2023, and we no longer have direct beach access. The cliffs, views, decks, and overlooks remain fully accessible and just as beautiful.

Bar Harbor Lic#: VR2R26-085

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About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday 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's Visitors Center and Acadia National Park. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 23 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aloha - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Downtown - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Geddy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Galyn's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bistro on Eden - ‬8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kevin was great to communicate with. Very thorough and property was very clean. Enjoyed our time exploring Acadia and the surrounding area, and will look to return. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2026
Thank you for this wonderful review. Returning guests are our best complement!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came to Baycliff for a week of cross country skiing on the Acadia carriage roads. The house is wonderful! It is very warm and cozy. The views are truly like a postcard. The kitchen had the appliances/dishes/utencils/pots and pans I needed to make my own meals and the washer and dryer were very helpful. The location is very convenient to Acadia and downtown Bar Harbor. The owner was extremely responsive and friendly. If you have the opportunity to stay here, do it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2026
It's wonderful to see what Baycliff looks like in the winter! Thank you so much for sharing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the nicest rental I ever stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2025
Wow…
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10/10 Excellent

donald w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, views were amazing (especially sunrise), the kitchen was well appointed (would like a toaster), rooms have amazing views of the bay, the deck would have been great to utilize but the weather was cool, loved the drive through the woods to get to the house, and the host periodically called to make sure all was well.Property was very private.
Sunrise
Sunrise
Breakfast view
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review and for sharing pictures. Those tangerine sunrises are amazing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill & deb C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views and wonderful home. Well stocked; every convenience of home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, very close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Home was well stocked and very comfortable to relax. A major bonus was being able to have our dogs along!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2025
Thank you for this wonderful review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place. The view of Frenchman’s Bay, the house and all amenities, communication with owner/manager, proximity to Acadia and downtown Bar Harbor was beyond excellent! We could not have asked for anything better. Having the chipmunks to feed was a sweet bonus. Highly recommend!!!
View from the balcony
Sweet Hoover!!❤️❤️❤️
Morning view from balcony
Standing inside the door looking out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! The "Baycliff Team" takes being a host very seriously!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had amazing stay at Baycliff. The house is in great location, only 10 minutes from Acadia NP and downtown Bar Harbor. The house has great deck with beautiful view of the Bay; very clean and very well equipped. Kevin was great host; quick to respond to any questions.We truly enjoyed this vacation and would definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This charming New England home was perfect for our first visit to Maine. Kitchen is well stocked for cooking in, Conveniently located to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. But also perfect for relaxing on the deck and taking in the amazing view. Kevin is a fantastic host, quickly responds to all communication, and clearly loves sharing this property with others. We will be back to Baycliff!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

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

Wonderful retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Baycliff. The peaceful setting on Frenchman Bay was the perfect place to relax, with plenty of birds and sea life to keep us entertained. Kevin was a wonderful host—friendly, attentive, and quick to respond to any questions.We truly loved our week there and hope to return!
Sunrise at Baycliff
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
There's a bunch of nature to see outside those windows!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Wonderful stay at Baycliff!

We had a wonderful week at Baycliff. The view from the deck is amazing and the house is well appointed. Communication with the property owner was excellent. We hope to be able to make a return trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2025
Love it when our guests enjoy their vacations at baycliff. Returning guests are our best compliment!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Wonderful view and location

Great location! Very quiet and away from the hussle of downtown, but a quick drive away. Check-in couldn't be easier. Communication with Kevin on our 1 issue was quick and taken care of right away. And the views were worth every minute we spent enjoying. Amazimg sunrises.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2025
Thanks for this wonderful review. We think of our guests as GUESTS! Not customers or travelers - the whole team tries to be as responsive as possible.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora R.

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

Enchanting house and views

The house is comfortable and clean with all the amenities. It’s tastefully decorated and pleasant to be in. The long deck overlooking the bay is gorgeous.We felt the quiet peace and serenity during our stay. Sightings of bald eagles, loons cormorants and seals were delightful.Our host was quick to respond to any issues.We highly recommend this place.
A view from the deck
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2025
Baycliff is an amazing place to take in nature!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Wonderful location

Beautiful well kept home in a terrific location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023
Thank you for that short and sweet review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Perfect fall getaway

Baycliff was perfect for a relaxing vacation. The sunrises were breathtaking, the house had everything we could need, and it was a nice retreat from the Acadia crowds. Kevin was a great host, and we hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec, 2024
Repeat guests are our best compliment!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K B.

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

Kb

A beautiful and serene place. The sunrise and sunsets are amazing (from the house!) 10 minute drive to bar harbor and Acadia. Super clean and tidy and has everything needed to make a variety of meals. A real home away from home! We hiked, kayaked, and enjoyed a live production at the Acadia Rep Theatre.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
What a wonderful review - thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

great house

outstanding stay the weather was great my family enjoyed there time all being together
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2023
Baycliff is a great place for family gatherings. Even during the "off-season".
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rizwan P.

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

Very nice property and beautiful view

Wonderful stay and property was nice and comfortable. The view is amazing, and you can walk on the rocky beach during low tide and explore with the kids. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2022
We did landscaping this year to improve the view from Baycliff.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

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

Very nice bar harbor on bay

The owner was very helpful. The home was very adequate and clean. The location was outstanding a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Thanks for that wonderful review! We want our guests to truly enjoy all that Mt. Desert Island has to offer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste G.

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

Excellent choice

Peaceful view, very homey, loved the original artwork, well stocked house. It was a great location and a good stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryann M.

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

Beautiful house and location!

Beautiful house and location. Very light well laid out house. Beautiful deck. Even our dog loved her stay there. We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2024
Repeat guests are your best compliment!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa N.

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

Great location and scenic views

We enjoyed our stay. The house is nicely appointed. It has beautiful scenic views of the bay in a quiet woodsy location. Easy drive into downtown and Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2022
This is Baycliff in a nutshell! Thanks for the review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Fantastic

Once again a perfect location for a VRBO to explore the area
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2023
A repeat guest is our best review! BTW - you left Baycliff in immaculate! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

Best family vacation ever!

Baycliff has everything you could possibly want in a vacation home. The view is spectacular. The location is convenient to everything you would want to do in Bar Harbor and Acadia. The owner, Kevin, communicates very well and gives great tips. The house has everything you will need. Our family stayed a week and loved every minute of our stay. After exploring and seeing the beauty of the area you get to come back to the house and enjoy the beautiful view. We hope to be able to go back some day! Thank you Kevin.
View from Cadillac Mountain
Sunset in Bar Harbor
Jordan Pond
Sunrise at Baycliff
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2025
What a wonderful review - really captures the charm of Baycliff!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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

Location is 5 Stars

Location and convenience! Gorgeous views, we saw seals, bald eagles, lobster boats, sail boats, sea birds and stunning sunrises!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
When it comes to sunrises at Baycliff - the phrase golden hour doesn't do it justice!
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