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Secluded Cabin minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.

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Large windows and deck offer a peaceful view of the whispering pines.
A view from the porch -  nestled in the pines and short walk to cliff deck.
A well stocked kitchen to prepare your favorite meals.
Comfy couch, 43” TV and a fireplace in the main living area.
Living room with comfortable couch and chairs. Bookcase of books and board games

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Cabin minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.

Location:
The Pines is located on the north coast of Mount Desert Island overlooking Frenchman Bay. The cabin is just 7 minutes (2.5 miles) from the Acadia National Park Visitor Center and 13 minutes (5 miles) from Bar Harbor. There are fun and safe bicycle routes to both the park and town.

This secluded cabin nestled among pine trees, located about 150 yards from the shared cliffside deck used by all three Baycliff rentals: Baycliff Cottage, the Guest House, and The Pines. Perched at the edge of the property, the deck offers sweeping views of the bay, nearby islands, and distant mountains. With built-in bench seating and a picnic table, it’s a wonderful place to enjoy breakfast, unwind with a glass of wine, or share a peaceful picnic. Guests occasionally spot dolphins or seals in the water, and sometimes even a bald eagle soaring overhead.

The cabin itself features a wall of large windows across the front, bringing in beautiful natural light and connecting you to the surrounding woods and coastal setting.

A Note About the Cabin (Important):
The Pines is a rustic, uninsulated cabin. If it gets chilly outside, it will get chilly inside by morning. The wood stove provides excellent heat, and we also supply two space heaters and electric blankets to keep you comfortable.

The Cabin & Amenities:
- A large living area with kitchen (stove/oven, refrigerator, sink)
- Eating area and sitting area with a wood stove
- Two bedrooms, sleeping up to five guests
- Master bedroom: Queen bed
- Second bedroom: Twin-over-queen bunk bed
- WiFi and a TV for streaming from your devices
- Large covered porch for relaxing
- Charcoal grill
- Parking next to the cabin

Why Stay With Us:
This is a peaceful and quiet retreat. We’ve been renting The Pines and its sister cabin, The Guest House, for over 40 years, and many of our guests have been returning year after year. People come back for the tranquility, the natural beauty, and the simple joy of this special place.
It’s an ideal spot for couples or families, and pets are welcome. As pet owners ourselves, we understand how important it is to bring them along.

Rental Details:
- Rentals are Saturday to Saturday
- The property also includes a second cabin about 100 yards downhill and a house another 50 yards beyond that.

Beach Access Notice (Very Important):
The stairs to the beach were destroyed by storms in 2023, and there is currently no direct beach access. The cliffs, views, decks, and overlooks remain fully accessible and just as beautiful.

The Pines has a sister cabin on the property, The Guest House (VRBO #887888) and the Baycliff Cottage (VRBO# 1678236).

Bar Harbor Lic#: VR2R26-084

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About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this cabin is in a rural area and by the sea. 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.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Acadia National Park - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 22 min drive - 17.5 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

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

A fantastic jumping-off point for Acadia adventures

We loved staying at The Pines: cozy, quiet, and the perfect size for three adults and our well-behaved dog. I'd love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025
The cabins are a wonderful and authentic way to see the island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The cabin is rustic but charming and had everything we needed, and was close to Bar Harbor and Acadia. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Love the deck amongst the towering oaks. Quiet. Rustic, great wood stove, all the appliances you'd need. Great shower! This was our second stay and will definitely go back. Dogs lovved the deck also!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2025
Returning guests are our best review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

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

Great Stay and Host

Great location and the host was very helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2020
Thanks! We will do everything we can to ensure that you have a comfortable vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a get-together with family. Had everything we needed for cooking meals for our group while we were there. Home is centrally located in town where all needs are less than 10-15 minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Cabin review

The cabin we stayed in had everything we possibly needed, Beautifully decorated and very clean.Great location! Definitely we'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Bar harbor the best

We enjoyed every minute of our stay here in bar harbor. Great location and so much to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2023
The Pines does make a wonderful "base of operations" and a great place to recover at the end of the day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rae B.

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

Cozy cottage close to Bar Harbor!

The cottage was cozy, lovely, and exactly what we needed! Super convenient location, but nice and secluded and far enough away from town to be quiet and peaceful. Our favorite place to stay in Bar Harbor so far!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Wow - what a wonderful thing to say!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

abby e.

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

Wonderful stay!

The cabin was a perfect vacation getaway! Clean, cozy and exactly what we were looking for. Close to the downtown and the park entrance. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2021
Thanks Abby - hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is very private. There is absolutely no noise from traffic etc. Our doggies loved it. There was an excellent area outside for them to take a walk and take care of their needs. Kevin was respectful of our need for privacy. He did connect with us as we were leaving. The cabin is well supplied and well-furnished in every way.
One of our many visits to Acadia included Thunder Hole during mid-day at high tide.  It was spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2025
Thank you for this lovely review. We are definitely pet friendly!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A great cabin in the woods on MDI!

A cozy little cottage with two bedrooms just around the corner from Bar Harbor and anything Acadia NP has to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2020
Thanks for that nice review! These cabins make a wonderful base to explore the island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Good spot, good price

Nice cabin, only minutes from town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2022
First time someone mentioned the value of the Pines! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob k.

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

Cozy cabin in the pines

Warm cozy cabin with a ocean breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2023
Sounds lovely!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

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

Family vacation

The cabin was fantastic. It exceeded all of our expectations. Highly recommend. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2024
Repeat customers are our best review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorie H.

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

Great Location

The cabin was exactly as shown in the pictures. It worked perfectly for us! Location was great, close to Acadia and Bar Harbor and in a quieter area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2024
The Pines makes for a wonderful base to explore Mt. Desert Island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb & Bernie J.

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

Classic Maine cabin

We enjoyed the quiet and privacy of the cabin - still so close to Bar Harbor. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Short and sweet review! Thanks so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

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

Cabin life

Very comfy and great location! Enjoyed the wood fireplace and the cabin feel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

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

Cozy Cabin by the Sea

Thank you for a fantastic stay in Bar Harbor. The cabin was close to Acadia and downtown Bar Harbor. The Wifi was strong and the cabin was clean! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2021
You're welcome! Location, wifi and clean - I may use that in my description!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying in The Pines, and we will undoubtedly be back. The cabin is rustic, but well-appointed. We did a mix of eating out and cooking at "home," and had all of the equipment we needed. I appreciate the privacy and quiet of the cabin, while still being close to everything that the Park and Bar Harbor have to offer.Kevin is wonderful host, and skilled at checking in without being obtrusive. We knew we could reach him and/or the building caretaker if we needed anything, but all was well until we checked out. If you stay in the late Fall (my favorite time), plan to use the wood stove - which makes the cabin cozy, especially if it rains. Thank you again for a lovely visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les C.

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

Very good location

Cabin is on a quiet road up the hill from the dock and close to Acadia, Bar Harbor, and great lobster shacks. Despite a rainy, cold week, we much enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2023
So glad you were able to enjoy the stay with less than optimal weather!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie H.

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

The pines

Loved the location of your property. Also enjoyed the rustic feel of the stay. Very easy to check in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2022
We try to make your stay as easy as possible.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn B.

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

Good value on Mount Dessert Island. d

Quiet, cozy and private. Great rustic cabin with strong wifi. Very dog friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2021
Accurate!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa b.

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

Lovely cottage

Cottage was just as described. Rustic and quaint. Excellent location. Great proximity to Acadia and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

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

Bar harbor

Nice quiet location on the bay. Easy access to the beach for rock and sea glass hunting. Very near Acadia national park entrance and downtown Bar Harbor. The cabin was just right for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2022
The cabin is darn cozy and near to all sorts of activities!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malissa M.

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

Wonderful Vacation!

We absolutely loved staying at the cabin. Everything was as advertised and the setting was picturesque. The cabin was relaxing and quiet and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect. We can’t wait to get back to Maine! Kevin was a fantastic host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2024
Thank for for this wonderful review!
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