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Luxury Stay: Acadia Views, direct access to trails, reserved Bar Harbor parking
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Office
1 Queen Sofa Bed
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
Upstairs Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Powder Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Primary Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Shared Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Luxury Stay: Acadia Views, direct access to trails, reserved Bar Harbor parking
Stay in the Heart of Acadia, safely tucked away on a ridge, with views of the mountains of Acadia National Park. Walk out the door in the morning to the quiet trails, while your friends and family sleep; set your mood; see the morning wildlife, feel the peacefulness of the park before others arrive.
Sleep well - we have all New luxury Aireloom mattresses in all main bedroom for 2024, while the office sofa bed has a new Plushbeds organic latex mattress and Meliusly support board.
Visit the town as the day unwinds, either taking a longer walk into town, or driving in, just 5 minutes to the center of town.
Take a drive on the park loop road from the nearby entrance; or book some time on the Kebo Valley golf course, all easily accessed from this location. When night falls enjoy stargazing from the deck in the darkness of our night sky compliant neighborhood. Close to all the town has to offer, yet far enough away to have privacy and the peacefulness of Acadia.
The Perch is a modern, solar powered, open concept, custom designed house that was completed in the fall of 2020. It is tastefully decorated with local art and quality furnishings. Set on over an acre of land, it is a place to relax, reflect and get in touch with nature. There are unobstructed views of Cadillac, Dorr and Kebo Mountains from all living spaces and decks, with peaks of Champlain and Huguenot Head poking through the trees. The yard has been left natural and is visited daily by deer, turkey and other wildlife.
The Perch was built in one of the best locations on the island, with direct access to everything the island has to offer, yet quietly tucked away next to Acadia in a newly developed exclusive, secluded neighborhood on over an acre of land. Town Green is minutes away, the Great Meadow trailhead just steps away, the Park Loop Road just around the corner, while the ride to the Carriage Trails is easier than biking from town. The entrance to the Cadillac mountain road is also nearby if you have reservations to see the sunrise or sunset, or you can plan out a sunrise hike from the house or the also nearby North Ridge trailhead. Directly bordering Kebo Valley Golf Club, there is no other place on the island closer to the course. A peaceful retreat with none of the noise, traffic and congestion of downtown, you can plan your day with a hike or bike out the door, even before the rest of your group is awake.
Daily hikes from our house are on the Jesup Path, Stratheden, Gorge Path, Kebo Mountain, Homan’s, Emery, Kurt Diederich’s Climb, Ladder Trail and even longer trips to the Top of Cadillac or Champlain Mountains.
All bedrooms and the Great room have views of Cadillac and Dorr Mountains. With 3000 square feet of living space, and two different decks, you will have room to spread out. The primary bedroom is spacious with a private deck, a new (2024) King size Aireloom mattress, en-suite bathroom with large soaker tub and cavernous custom shower. The upstairs bedroom has a new Queen size Aireloom mattress an en-suite bathroom, while the lower guest bedroom has a new Aireloom mattress and office bedroom has a queen size pull out sofabed. The downstairs guest and office bedrooms share a bathroom.. In addition, there is a powder bathroom on the main floor.
Designer “cooks kitchen” has a fast cooking Induction stove and large island. The high ceilings on both floors and single depth of the house provide amazing light and views of the surroundings, while air conditioning and heating throughout guarantee your comfort on both cold and hot days.
While not ADA compliant, 2 story house has an elevator, wide doorways, a level bridge to enter the house and minimal thresholds. It is also a Smart Home that allows voice control of lights and the common area shades. If it is a rainy day or you just want to stay in, there is cable and streaming services on all TVs. There is also an outside infrared gas grill and a microwave tucked away in the island.
We also have worked hard to make sure you have extra towels, linens, soap, spices, condiments – all the things you would expect to have if you were home – including a few emergency items in case you forgot something or are arriving late. We want you to enjoy your time in our home on Mount Desert Island as much as we do.
Sleep well - we have all New luxury Aireloom mattresses in all main bedroom for 2024, while the office sofa bed has a new Plushbeds organic latex mattress and Meliusly support board.
Visit the town as the day unwinds, either taking a longer walk into town, or driving in, just 5 minutes to the center of town.
Take a drive on the park loop road from the nearby entrance; or book some time on the Kebo Valley golf course, all easily accessed from this location. When night falls enjoy stargazing from the deck in the darkness of our night sky compliant neighborhood. Close to all the town has to offer, yet far enough away to have privacy and the peacefulness of Acadia.
The Perch is a modern, solar powered, open concept, custom designed house that was completed in the fall of 2020. It is tastefully decorated with local art and quality furnishings. Set on over an acre of land, it is a place to relax, reflect and get in touch with nature. There are unobstructed views of Cadillac, Dorr and Kebo Mountains from all living spaces and decks, with peaks of Champlain and Huguenot Head poking through the trees. The yard has been left natural and is visited daily by deer, turkey and other wildlife.
The Perch was built in one of the best locations on the island, with direct access to everything the island has to offer, yet quietly tucked away next to Acadia in a newly developed exclusive, secluded neighborhood on over an acre of land. Town Green is minutes away, the Great Meadow trailhead just steps away, the Park Loop Road just around the corner, while the ride to the Carriage Trails is easier than biking from town. The entrance to the Cadillac mountain road is also nearby if you have reservations to see the sunrise or sunset, or you can plan out a sunrise hike from the house or the also nearby North Ridge trailhead. Directly bordering Kebo Valley Golf Club, there is no other place on the island closer to the course. A peaceful retreat with none of the noise, traffic and congestion of downtown, you can plan your day with a hike or bike out the door, even before the rest of your group is awake.
Daily hikes from our house are on the Jesup Path, Stratheden, Gorge Path, Kebo Mountain, Homan’s, Emery, Kurt Diederich’s Climb, Ladder Trail and even longer trips to the Top of Cadillac or Champlain Mountains.
All bedrooms and the Great room have views of Cadillac and Dorr Mountains. With 3000 square feet of living space, and two different decks, you will have room to spread out. The primary bedroom is spacious with a private deck, a new (2024) King size Aireloom mattress, en-suite bathroom with large soaker tub and cavernous custom shower. The upstairs bedroom has a new Queen size Aireloom mattress an en-suite bathroom, while the lower guest bedroom has a new Aireloom mattress and office bedroom has a queen size pull out sofabed. The downstairs guest and office bedrooms share a bathroom.. In addition, there is a powder bathroom on the main floor.
Designer “cooks kitchen” has a fast cooking Induction stove and large island. The high ceilings on both floors and single depth of the house provide amazing light and views of the surroundings, while air conditioning and heating throughout guarantee your comfort on both cold and hot days.
While not ADA compliant, 2 story house has an elevator, wide doorways, a level bridge to enter the house and minimal thresholds. It is also a Smart Home that allows voice control of lights and the common area shades. If it is a rainy day or you just want to stay in, there is cable and streaming services on all TVs. There is also an outside infrared gas grill and a microwave tucked away in the island.
We also have worked hard to make sure you have extra towels, linens, soap, spices, condiments – all the things you would expect to have if you were home – including a few emergency items in case you forgot something or are arriving late. We want you to enjoy your time in our home on Mount Desert Island as much as we do.
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About the area
Bar Harbor
Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre 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. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby
- Kebo Valley Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Acadia National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- West Street Historic District - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Village Green - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Aloha - 16 min walk
- Choco-Latte - 2 min drive
- Jordan's Restaurant - 19 min walk
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- Atlantic Brewing Downtown - 3 min drive
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Reviews
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Reviews
Verified
15 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Fai R.
11 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fai R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jill S.
20 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jill S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Gretchen H.
31 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gretchen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
6 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Julie M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Talia E.
27 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Talia E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christy O.
18 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well appointed home with excellent proximity to downtown Bar Harbor and various hiking tr
Christy O.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joan H.
10 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Joan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa e.
21 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Lisa e.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Becky R.
16 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend The Perch
Becky R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lois B.
26 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family making memories
Lois B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tamara L.
29 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture Perfect Perch
Tamara L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ronald C.
11 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
Ronald C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey A.
27 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Epic Family Vacation Spot
Jeffrey A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Peter O.
24 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect vacation house
Peter O.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Patti W.
31 Jul, 2025
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Patti W.
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Alyssa G.
27 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible home, fabulous location!
Alyssa G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Jeff H.
20 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Jeff H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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Linda W.
31 Aug, 2024
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Exceptional Luxury - Best VRBO!
Linda W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Shyam K.
23 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Shyam K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Ashley M.
17 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Ashley M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Giuliano R.
1 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic
Giuliano R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
12 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect
Lisa M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Kassie E.
13 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location
Kassie E.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
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Jill W.
19 Aug, 2021
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Beautiful Home
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About the host
Hosted by Tsvetomir \"C\" Nikolov
We (Kathy and Al) are avid hikers and lovers of the outdoors. While the house does not allow pets, two Border Collies are often in resident and enjoy hikes around Acadia as well as swims at Little Long Pond and in the ocean. Cooking is a passion of Kathy's, as can be seen by the large Cook's kitchen.
We designed and decorated this new modern house in Bar Harbor after vacationing here for many years. Access to hiking trails and Bar Harbor were key consideration in the house location, with the connecting trail in the yard being one of the first things Al built upon occupation. We have daily walks from the yard every morning to start the day.
We are "house people" that owned and restored an old 1686 colonial house in Ipswich, Massachusetts and now live between Bar Harbor and our House in Carrabassett Valley
We designed and decorated this new modern house in Bar Harbor after vacationing here for many years. Access to hiking trails and Bar Harbor were key consideration in the house location, with the connecting trail in the yard being one of the first things Al built upon occupation. We have daily walks from the yard every morning to start the day.
We are "house people" that owned and restored an old 1686 colonial house in Ipswich, Massachusetts and now live between Bar Harbor and our House in Carrabassett Valley
Why they chose this property
Modern, Spacious house with cook's kitchen, local art throughout, and dramatic views of Cadillac Mountain. One of the best locations on the island, with easy access to everything from the Cadillac Mountain Road to the Carriage trails, hiking, Town and more. Even if you don't want to go anywhere, you can just sit outside on the deck and look at the view! The house has amazing light and views from every room.
Environmentally conscious house has a 19.2 KW Solar system to offset the power usage of all appliances and the heating/cooling of the house and the Chargepoint Level 2 charger (Tesla will need an adapter) if you visit with an electric car.
We want you to enjoy your stay, so we have plenty of extra towels, bed linen, pillows, spices, condiments, quality cookware, soap, shampoo and other amenities you would expect in a luxury rental. Much of the house is decorated with local art, we have many books by local writers, and quality furnishings. We pay attention to the details and are not a house with mismatched plates, cheap beat-up cookware or bad maintenance. This really is our house much of the year - and we believe we have high standards. If there are any issues or additional needs, our property manager will work to resolve them quickly.
Environmentally conscious house has a 19.2 KW Solar system to offset the power usage of all appliances and the heating/cooling of the house and the Chargepoint Level 2 charger (Tesla will need an adapter) if you visit with an electric car.
We want you to enjoy your stay, so we have plenty of extra towels, bed linen, pillows, spices, condiments, quality cookware, soap, shampoo and other amenities you would expect in a luxury rental. Much of the house is decorated with local art, we have many books by local writers, and quality furnishings. We pay attention to the details and are not a house with mismatched plates, cheap beat-up cookware or bad maintenance. This really is our house much of the year - and we believe we have high standards. If there are any issues or additional needs, our property manager will work to resolve them quickly.
What makes this property unique
In-Town pass for our reserved parking spot the GBD lot at 43 Cottage Street between 6AM to 8PM. Elevator. Chargepoint Level 2 EV charger. Large tub in Primary bathroom. Easy access to all parts of island without having to drive through downtown. Acadia Park Loop road is 1/2 mile away. Cadillac mountain summit entrance is one mile away. The town green is 1.5 miles from the house, while the ride to the carriage trails is 2 miles.
Languages:
English, Russian, Romanian
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