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Sweet retreat in the heart of MDI
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bar Harbor, ME
- Place, Atlantic Brewing Company5 min drive
- Place, Acadia Repertory Theater6 min drive
- Place, Acadia National Park7 min drive
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Common area 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Sweet retreat in the heart of MDI
Here in the woods at the center of Mount Desert Island you can hear the peepers in a nearby frog pond and the hermit thrush singing in the trees. This property provides a comfortable, private, and convenient launching pad for exploring Acadia and eastern Maine. Close to Acadia's trail heads, lakes, and carriage roads, the house is less than 20 minutes from Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Ellsworth. Relax in the big hammock, walk to the nearby Kitteridge Brook Forest trails, or play bocce and enjoy the fire pit. At night, take in the truly dark skies and be dazzled by the Milky Way!
The first floor of the house is open, with a living area, dining area that seats up to eight, and fully equipped kitchen. The large sofa is cozy for watching TV or movies and opens up to a comfortable queen bed. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a queen and one with a full-size bed, bathroom, and bonus room under the eaves with a daybed for reading or napping. This is a solid, fully insulated house, with heat for chilly days or evenings. Air conditioning in the larger bedroom and excellent air circulation throughout the house means you'll be comfortable on the few Maine summer days when you need cooling.
The first floor of the house is open, with a living area, dining area that seats up to eight, and fully equipped kitchen. The large sofa is cozy for watching TV or movies and opens up to a comfortable queen bed. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a queen and one with a full-size bed, bathroom, and bonus room under the eaves with a daybed for reading or napping. This is a solid, fully insulated house, with heat for chilly days or evenings. Air conditioning in the larger bedroom and excellent air circulation throughout the house means you'll be comfortable on the few Maine summer days when you need cooling.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number VR1R25-132
About the area
Bar Harbor
Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
Bar Harbor, ME
What's nearby
- Atlantic Brewing Company - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
- Acadia Repertory Theater - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
- Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
- Long Pond - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
- Mount Desert Island Historical Society - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jordan Pond House - 26 min drive
- Shell - 6 min drive
- Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 14 min drive
- Aloha - 17 min drive
- Jordan's Restaurant - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
25 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeanine K.
2 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeanine K.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tanga D.
1 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tanga D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joi C.
3 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joi C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debra W.
24 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Debra W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katie S.
21 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway
Katie S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
CHRISTINA C.
4 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
CHRISTINA C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
2 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location 10/10
Jennifer M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shaka M.
6 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An oasis!
Shaka M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Careen W.
12 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acadia National Park Trip
Careen W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janice I.
21 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar Harbor
Janice I.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ciray
19 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ciray
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin C.
26 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Kevin C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nikole B.
31 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Most Enjoyable Stay!
Nikole B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rudolf K.
17 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inclement weather
Rudolf K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim B.
12 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house, great location
Tim B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin L.
15 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home base for Acadia
Kevin L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Megan S.
21 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy with charm to spare!
Megan S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debby M.
5 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in the woods
Debby M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sara d.
3 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Trails
sara d.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anne C.
25 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet
Anne C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl P.
4 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Spot on Mount Desert Island
Cheryl P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Connie F.
31 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house close to Acadia
Connie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cezary W.
26 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect
Cezary W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandi Y.
23 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Sandi Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Ann Halkett
I’ve enjoyed this home for 15 years. National parks make great neighbors! I never get tired of Acadia’s beautiful trails, and I love skiing on the trails in the winter that I bike on in the summer, and ice skating on the same lakes I swim in. I help run a wonderful nonprofit that serves the islands and isolated communities of the eastern Maine coast, and it’s bliss to come home on a dark winter evening and see all the stars above me. And then to be cozy inside the warm, comfortable house. I love sharing my home with Acadia’s visitors and I hope you will enjoy this special home as much as I do.
What makes this property unique
My neighbor Kirk Lurvey manages the property for me. Feel free to call on him with any questions or issues that come up.
Languages:
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