"Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Nouvelle construction!
Soyez parmi les premiers à profiter de «Balance Cottage» et à vivre l'expérience ultime de luxe. Cette toute nouvelle maison personnalisée, achevée en août 2017, est située dans un quartier privé isolé, à seulement 800 mètres de l'entrée du parc national Acadia et à cinq minutes du centre-ville de Bar Harbor.
"Balance Cottage" est un rêve de vacanciers et dispose de trois chambres, deux salles de bains, une grande cheminée en pierre, cuisine gastronomique, salle de couchette personnalisée, terrasse avec table de cheminée contemporaine, et un porche de café confortable. La cuisine gastronomique offre une île de cuisine de 9 po, des appareils entièrement intégrés, un capot de calcaire, des poutres au plafond authentiques, des comptoirs en granit, un four à convection, un réfrigérateur / congélateur complet, une table de cuisson à cinq brûleurs, une machine à glaçons, un lave-vaisselle, une cafetière , Four à micro-ondes et grille-pain. La cuisine est entièrement équipée avec les meilleurs ustensiles de cuisine, les couverts et les ustensiles en terre. Une table à manger en chêne, avec des sièges confortables, accueille la salle à manger spacieuse. Un grand pont hors de la cuisine est idéal pour se divertir et dispose de peluches et de bancs autour d'une élégante table à feu de propane 6 '. Le salon offre une immense cheminée en pierre, des plafonds cathédrale rayonnés, une télévision à écran plat, avec DIRECTV et tous les canaux haut de gamme, un système stéréo utilisant AIRPLAY pour diffuser toute votre musique préférée, un canapé en cuir et des sièges de luxe. Deux des trois chambres offrent un lit king size, des ventilateurs de plafond, des draps opulent, de nouveaux matelas à oreiller et des oreillers les plus fins. La chambre à thème à thème nautique dispose d'un centre de divertissement, avec une télévision à écran plat, lecteur BLU-RAY, et plus encore. La chambre à lits superposés comprend deux lits superposés et deux lits superposés doubles, chacun avec son propre poste de charge et son éclairage de lecture. Les deux salles de bains ont des douches en pierre personnalisées, les serviettes éponge les plus douces et une laveuse et une sécheuse. Le porche de café ensoleillé est l'endroit idéal pour voir la faune abondante dans la région: les familles de cerfs de queue blanche, les arnaques, les canards colverts, les dindons sauvages, les oiseaux étonnants et une paire d'aigrettes chauves. La maison offre de nouveaux meubles de designer, des sols en pierre et de planches larges, wifi haute vitesse, climatisation centrale et chauffage, un système de sécurité, des tonnes de fenêtres et de la lumière naturelle, et un grand gril à gaz propane Weber. Superbes vues sur l'eau et des sièges à l'arrière de la maison principale (pas le Cottage) et accès à l'eau sur la belle plage de sable de Hulls Cove, complète le paquet et rend "Balance Cottage", l'endroit idéal pour vos prochaines vacances.
Cette propriété unique offre la vie privée, la solitude et la sécurité, tout en étant à quelques minutes des sentiments du parc national d'Acadia et de l'excitation du centre-ville de Bar Harbor, avec ses nombreux magasins, restaurants, bars et lieux de divertissement. Le front de mer de cette propriété orientée vers le sud offre des vues sur la montagne Cadillac, l'horizon de Bar Harbor, les îles Porcupine, la baie de Frenchman avec ses bateaux de homard en activité et des vues à couper le souffle et des vues en lune. Sautez sur votre kayak depuis la plage de Hulls Cove et pagayez. Les paires de bribouilles et les phoques avec leurs chiots vont partager la crique au fur et à mesure que vous vous promenez. Retournez pour explorer un rivage jonché de verre de mer, des bouées nautiques et le piège à homard occasionnel.
Le parc national Acadia se trouve à distance de marche (à moins d'un mille de l'entrée du parc et du centre d'accueil). Acadia est un bijou et offre 30 000 acres, dont 100 miles de pistes cyclables sans voiture, alpinisme, randonnée, pêche, canotage, baignade, observation des oiseaux, kayak et des paysages montagneux à couper le souffle. La faune abonde et ajoute à la beauté naturelle. Le parc est le rêve d'un photographe et les photographes talentueux et les gardiens de parc dirigent quotidiennement les expéditions éducatives.
Toutes les quatre saisons sont spéciales à Bar Harbor et doivent être vécues au magnifique "Balance Cottage", pour être pleinement apprécié. La lumière cristalline, faible humidité, les jours d'été. Excursion de jour pour explorer les îles et apprécier le déjeuner. Le homard roule sur le quai, tout en regardant les pêcheurs apporter leurs prises. La magie à l'ancienne du 4 juillet, avec le défilé et le cœur qui arrête les feux d'artifice. L'observation des baleines, la musique dans le parc et les achats souvenirs dans les nombreux magasins ou spectacles d'art. Une randonnée inoubliable en Acadie, avec la vue depuis le sommet de la piste, incliné dans votre cerveau. Un dîner délicieux dans la ville, puis retour à "Balance", pour un verre de vin autour de la fosse et une chance de vivre la journée. Entendant l'appel mystique du loon pendant que vous vous endormez dans votre lit céleste, sachant que votre famille n'oubliera jamais ce moment spécial ensemble.
L'automne apporte les feuilles majestueuses dans une cornucopie de couleurs, les coteaux une couchette de patchwork pleine d'or, de jaunes et de rouges. L'air croustillant, les labyrinthes de maïs, les vergers de pommes, les manèges, les panneaux de citrouille et les beignets de cidre de pomme. De belles mamans et d'autres offres saisonnières alignent les étagères des magasins de la ville et les photographes tentent d'enregistrer les couleurs inoubliables de la saison. La faune autour de "Balance" se prépare pour l'hiver et un soupçon de fumée de bois de cerisier peut être détecté dans l'air. Les vacanciers s'arrêtent dans les pubs de la ville pour profiter d'un taco de crabe, d'une pizza à brique et d'une bière à la citrouille. Une promenade Cadillac Mountain pour voir la couleur de l'automne est en ordre, suivie d'une randonnée autour de Jordan Pond pour apercevoir les castors qui se préparent pour l'hiver.
L'hiver à "Balance Cottage", sur Mount Desert Island, est spécial. Pure, neige de cristal, couvre la zone et les scènes de Norman Rockwell abondent. La brume sort de l'eau plus chaude de la baie de Frenchman et forme un brouillard bas, car elle frappe l'air froid ci-dessus. Les pistes de ski de fond ouvertes dans le parc national de l'Acadie et les pistes de motoneige sont préparées par les cavaliers lors de leur premier tour de saison. Noël est célébré avec les courses de Midnight Madness en ville et les visites de Santa lui-même. Les étangs de patinage de glace se remplissent et les pêcheurs de glace dispersent les lacs gelés. Les lumières blanches scintillent dans les fenêtres de «Balance Cottage», et se blottir avec un bon livre ou un verre de vin près du feu, tandis que les flocons de neige tombent à l'extérieur de la fenêtre, est la fin parfaite pour la journée.
La gloire renouvelée du printemps est mieux appréciée à "Balance". Les arbres et les arbustes fleuris sont en fleurs et le morceau d'oiseaux remplit l'air. Sand Beach est déserte et l'endroit idéal pour récupérer du verre de mer et d'autres trésors. Commencez une nouvelle collection de pierres lisses, en forme de coeur, et réalisez une fois que vous regardez de près, elles se trouvent partout. Le Bar Harbor Inn accueille son célèbre Brunch de Pâques et les Hunts d'oeufs de Pâques complètent les parcs. Profitez d'une journée à Eagle Lake et retournez à "Balance" pour un diner familial autour de la table à manger en chêne massif. Le matin, sortez sur le porche pour voir le quartier Doe, avec son faon blanc, traversez la pelouse, arrêtez-vous et regardez, comme si vous posiez une photo.
"Balance Cottage", offre aux vacanciers tout le confort et le plaisir, pendant les quatre saisons chaque année. Revenez à "Balance", encore et encore, pour l'expérimenter tout. Nous accueillons vos visites et ferons tout pour que votre séjour soit luxueux, insouciant et parfait à tous points de vue ... comme vous l'avez toujours rêvé.
Waterfront Cabin with Private Beach in Bar Harbor. Minutes from Acadia National Park & Downtown Bar Harbor. Newly furnished 3-bedroom, two baths with game room, outdoor grill and fire-pit.
Bar Harbor
Waterfront Cabin with Private Beach in Bar Harbor. Minutes from Acadia National Park & Downtown Bar Harbor. Newly furnished 3-bedroom, two baths with game room, outdoor grill and fire-pit.
Outdoor Fire Table Operation Year Round.
Indoor Fireplace Operation February 1 - March 30 Only.
Guests may not disconnect any cables to the televisions or electronic components without owner's advance permission.
No bicycles allowed inside the house. All guest are greeted in person. Later than 6PM check-in must be approved in advance.
Renseignements importants
À savoir
Nº de l’hébergement : 1079234vb
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et un verrou de sûreté
À propos du quartier
Bar Harbor
Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Bar Harbor, plus précisément près d'un parc aquatique, au bord de l'eau. Si l'emblématique Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co constitue une attraction populaire, vous apprécierez la beauté naturelle des lieux qui s'offre à vos yeux au détour des emblématiques Acadia National Park's Visitors Center et Parc national d'Acadia. Les agréables Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf et College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum méritent aussi une visite. Durant votre séjour, partez à la découverte des pistes environnantes et testez le ski de fond ou le snowboard. Ces quelques jours sont également l'occasion rêvée de vous essayer à la luge et à la motoneige.
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 2 min en voiture - 1.8 km
Parc national d'Acadia - 7 min en voiture - 6.8 km
Observation des baleines à Bar Harbor - 8 min en voiture - 7.6 km
Cadillac Mountain - 21 min en voiture - 15.7 km
Transport
Aéroport de Hancock County - Bar Harbor (BHB) - 15 min en voiture
Restaurants
Aloha - 6 min en voiture
Atlantic Brewing Downtown - 7 min en voiture
Thirsty Whale - 7 min en voiture
Geddy's - 7 min en voiture
Galyn's - 7 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
"Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Brand New Construction! accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.
Combien cela coûte-t-il de séjourner à "Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Brand New Construction!?
En date du 18 mai 2026, les prix trouvés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes à l’hébergement "Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Brand New Construction! le 22 mai 2026 commencent à 2 606 $ CA, taxes et frais en sus. Ce prix est fondé sur le plus bas prix par nuit des 24 dernières heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont sujets à changement. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix précis.
Combien coûte le stationnement à "Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Brand New Construction!?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à "Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Brand New Construction!?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 16 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à "Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Brand New Construction!?
Le départ est à 10 h.
Où se situe "Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Brand New Construction!?
Propriété de vacances se trouve au bord de l’eau, à 1,2 mi (1,9 km) de Acadia National Park's Visitors Center, et à moins de 5 km des sites suivants : Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf et Newlin Gardens. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum et Musée d'histoire naturelle George B. Dorr se trouvent également à moins de 5 km.
Avis
9,6
Exceptionnel
Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Very nice property. Seems new. Beautiful setting
Pat M.
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
SHANE H.
23 oct. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
What an amazing fall break adventure with the family! The house was perfect for our stay and very conveniently located. We were just a few minutes from Bar Harbor and even closer to the park entrance. The house is aptly named as the property is picturesque and the ocean view is breathtaking. We were greeted with a thoughtful welcome basket including wine and treats with local flavors. The house was very clean and the beds/linens were so comfortable. After long days exploring, we looked forward to getting a good night’s sleep. Our kids loved the bunk room the most! We very much enjoyed our stay in Maine and can’t wait to return to this property!
SHANE H.
Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Liz G.
21 mai 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Awesome cozy weekend getaway
Overall our stay was amazing. My friends and I planned a cozy getaway and got exactly that. The house is very charming and the area is wonderful. The owner provided great recommendations in the book for restaurants and things to do in the area. We all left refreshed and “balanced”!
Liz G.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Meg B.
11 août 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Lovely stay
Very comfortable, clean and convenient
Meg B.
Séjour de 6 nuits en août 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Sarah P.
23 juin 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Fabulous forest stay
Our stay was incredible. Kathy was a fabulous host!
Sarah P.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juin 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Kim K.
18 oct. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Comfortable cottage great location
This cottage has everything you need to visit Acadia park in comfort. We enjoyed the fire pit and fire table as well as the comfortable furniture and kitchen.
Kim K.
Séjour de 6 nuits en octobre 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Kristen W.
25 juill. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Pristine home in a convenient location
A perfect spot for our group of four adults and two kids.
Kristen W.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Dominique C.
9 juin 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful property and great location!
The house is exactly as described and was in a good spot - far enough from town to avoid all the bustle, but close enough for convenience. Also just minutes away from Acadia. Would love to stay again.
Dominique C.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Brian W.
12 oct. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful Stay in Acadia / Bar Harbor
Our family had a wonderful stay and the host was communicative and available. 2 minute drive from Acadia’s visitor center and 6-7 minutes away Bar Harbor. Cottage was as advertised with beautiful interior and surrounded by trees - was lovely to look out the windows and see all the fall colors. Would absolutely stay again.
Brian W.
Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2024
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Andy R.
27 juin 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et emplacement.
Hulls Cove / Balance Cottage
Property and Manager were excellent. We were not clear that the view of Hulls Cove waterfront and fire pit were further away from the Cottage than we thought. Access was good but a bit of a walk and not a direct view of the water. Rest of cottage and amenities were excellent.
Andy R.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Alan F.
6 août 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful house
Great house.
Alan F.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Richard M.
27 juin 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et emplacement.
Reunion
The house was nice, clean and well laid out. The listing did make it seem like it was right in the water but it was not. The time we spent at the house was still very nice and the owner was very helpful.
Richard M.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Brian H.
7 juill. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful Stay
Our group of four had a wonderful stay at Balance Cottage. Extremely clean and comfortable. Great location for exploring Acadia, Bar Harbor and all of MDI. Kathy was very responsive as a host. Overall, I would highly recommend.
Brian H.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Brook K.
26 juill. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great House!
We loved Balance Cottage. Kathy was a great communicator and helped whenever we had any questions. The cottage is beautiful inside and out and is in a great location - just a few miles from downtown. I would absolutely recommend staying here!
Brook K.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jamie C.
12 août 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Amazing
Kathy was absolutely accommodating, kind, and welcoming. For a couple visiting the area for the first time, she even helped us find our favorite places to go!
The cottage was so clean, stocked, and just gorgeous. Will definitely make it my go to house to stay in 😊
Jamie C.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Voyageur vérifié
7 juill. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Serenity
This beautiful property is located just out of Bar Harbour proper, you avoid the congestion of downtown and as soon as you turn on the street a sense of serenity sets in. Very well designed and the outdoor deck with fire table is incredibly peaceful. Would highly recommend
Voyageur vérifié
Séjour de 5 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Colleen D.
1 août 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Lovely property
We enjoyed our stay. The location for us was great - out of the craziness of Bar Harbor but close enough to get to quickly. It was also very near the park entrance. The bunk room was a big hit and very thoughtfully designed with lots of drawers. We loved the privacy - although very near the owners house, the cottage is surrounded by trees so it was very private. We enjoyed the patio area, too.
Colleen D.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Elizabeth W.
12 juin 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Balance Cottage
Beautiful home, comfortable and true to advertisement. Only negative we found was the lack of seating in the living area. Could use another couch or chair. Great location, close to Bar Harbor and Acadia.
Elizabeth W.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Shawn G.
25 août 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Gorgeous home in beautiful quiet neighborhood!
We really enjoyed our stay in Balance Cottage! It was conveniently located close to Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park in a private, beautiful, & peaceful neighborhood. There was a lot of thought and attention to detail put into this gorgeous home. Kathy was a delight to meet, very helpful and accommodating, and she was very communicative. We would love to get to stay there on a future trip. Our only regret was that we weren't able to stay longer!
Shawn G.
Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
2/10 – Terrible
Colleen F.
29 oct. 2018
Beautiful cottage, not very relaxing.
The home is beautiful. The location quiet and outside of the bustling Bar Harbor. Walkable to a beach, park entrance and restaurants.
Don't mistake this setting for idyllic. Our experience yielded almost daily contact from the owner, usually requesting entrance for multiple repairs and other regular inquiries. That said, we are a family of introverts who prefer to spend our valued time together to be undisturbed. After we checked out and began our travels back to MN, the owner accused our family of significant damage to the property. In ten plus years of enjoying VRBO, we have never had such an unpleasant experience. Sadly, it marred our memories of beautiful Maine.
The "Balance Cottage" left us feeling off-kilter.
Colleen F.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2018
VrboOwner a répondu le 30 mars 2020
Dear Colleen:
I am sorry your visit left you feeling off-kilter. Balance Cottage is a brand new property, and perhaps was not a good fit for your group of five young adults.
I was saddened to see the damage your group left behind to furnishings, the building, and even landscaping. It amounted to over $14,000 in repairs and replacements, including a television armoire, and a set of exterior french doors.
As you know, I provided in-depth repair estimates, receipts, and photographs to document the damage done by your group. Even though your rental insurance policy paid only the maximum of $3000, I returned your $1000 damage deposit to you, so you would not be impacted financially. I covered the cost of the rest of the repairs myself.
I wish you well with your future rentals and hope other property owners will not experience what I have.
On a positive note, we were able to get all the repairs to Balance Cottage complete and Balance enjoyed a summer of happy visiting families, with zero damage issues. Although we are in residence only a couple of weeks each summer, when we are there, it is a joy to hear the laughter of visiting families filter through the property.
Kathy
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Cheryl B.
10 août 2021
Points forts : Propreté, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
Balance cottage
The property was very clean and in a lovely location. The kitchen is nice, but lacks a lot of supplies. Very little in the way of serving utensils, and some of the utensils really need replacement (rusty colander?). Master bedroom floor squeaks so badly it sound like rocks rolling around when you walk on it. Apparently, one of the other bedrooms squeaks as well, just not quite as loud. Some activity during our stay, (plumber and gardeners). Not a big deal, but a call would have been nice to let us know. Don’t forget your socks, as the owner doesn’t really want you wearing shoes in the house. All in all, it’s a beautiful home,
Cheryl B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 10 août 2021
Thank you for visiting Balance Cottage and providing feedback. I was unaware any kitchen item was not in good shape. All the furnishings and household items inside the cottage are brand new and recently purchased.. If any are not up to standards, they will certainly be replaced. I apologize if the floor squeaked, it is solid wood and it can react to the humidity in the air when guests prefer the fresh air from open windows, instead of using the air-conditioning. I can certainly understand. the desire to open all the windows..the best thing about Maine in the summer is the wonderful air! Regarding the plumber's visit, I would have gotten your permission if any service person had to come inside the house. We try to never have a service person interrupt a guest's privacy and schedule all repairs when the cottage is vacant. In this case, the plumber had to only visit the basement, which has a separate entrance at the back of the house and has no access whatsoever to inside the house. Since you were headed out for the day when he arrived, I was unaware he disturbed you. He took some measurements and was gone within ten minutes. The young female gardener who cares for the gardens around Balance Cottage comes for a couple of hours each week to keep them looking beautiful. You may be unaware, but she did speak to your mother, and got her permission before she began deadheading the flowers around the cottage. Lastly, thanks for your comments regarding how clean the house is. Balance Cottage is brand new construction and we maintain it at the highest level of cleanliness. The trails in and around Acadia National Park are pretty dirty, so we suggest in our welcome materials, that shoes not be worn in the house...that decision is of course always left up to our guests. Thanks again for visiting and we are so happy you enjoyed Balance Cottage!
Avis vérifié
2/10 – Terrible
Deann A.
14 janv. 2019
AVOID! AVOID! AVOID!
We enjoyed this property until we received notice that we were being charged for damage to the dishwasher that we did NOT do. We rented Balance Cottage for our anniversary 9/7/18-9/10/18 and we just now (12/29/18) received notice that our deposit would finally be refunded minus an outrageous charge for a dishwasher handle that the owner is claiming we damaged. My husband and myself are two middle aged adults who respected this property and even tidied up when we left. A renter left a very similar review from previously staying at this property but I figured every once in a while something happens. They were not wrong. The owner lives right behind this rental property and is in very close proximity. I was irritated when we were charged for damage we did not do to a dishwasher handle, but then I received notice that the owner left us poor rating on VRBO. We have rented numerous properties through VRBO and only ever received 5 star ratings, and have never damaged a property. Save yourself the money and frustration. Visiting the town of Bar Harbor was such an amazing experience. Unfortunately, dealing with this property owner has soured the experience.
Deann A.
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2018
VrboOwner a répondu le 30 mars 2020
Balance Cottage is a brand new property, with beautiful finishes and furnishings throughout. Our property manager makes sure the property is in perfect condition for each guest who arrives, to be sure the visit is wonderful. Personally, I am only in residence near the property a couple weeks a year, so I did not meet or see this guest, although my property manager met them and gave them a 10-minute tour and introduction to the house the day they arrived. There was no other contact with this guest during their stay, except for text messages they sent me asking for recommendations to apple orchards. The day of the guest's departure the management company who checked the house alerted the guest that the custom handle of the dishwasher had been completely broken off and was found on the floor. Photos were provided. (Perhaps the guest herself did not break the handle, but someone in her party did. The dishwasher was in perfect condition when they arrived and the handle was completely broken off with screws hanging out when they left.) A new handle was promptly ordered but did not arrive until December, a carpenter was then able to take the custom panel off the dishwasher and install the new handle. This was the reason for the delay in the charge back to the guest. The guest's deposit was completely refunded minus the modest cost of the repair.
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
joan (1250) j.
1 oct. 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful cottage
The cottage is new and nicely laid out. The bathrooms and bedrooms are just as pictured. Proximity to Bar Harbor and Acadia is fantastic - less than 5 minutes to each.
However, I was surprised at the lack of supplies given that for 3 nights our total cost was almost $6000. There was a sample size of laundry detergent, 4 dishwasher packets, and hand soap. That was it! Having stayed at many VRBO properties in the past, we are accustomed to having dish soap, body wash or bar soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and basic cooking supplies like olive oil, cooking spray, a few spices, etc. I would suggest if you fly in to Bangor as we did, make a stop at a Dollar Tree to pick up the basics before you get to the island.
We weren’t able to hand wash the wine glasses as requested since we didn’t have any dish soap so we had to leave them in the sink. Also, the owner asked us to start a load of towels before we left which we gladly would have, but we weren’t able to comply since there was no laundry detergent left.
Also, we were instructed not to use the fire pit, so realize that is not an option even though it’s listed as an amenity. It really wasn’t a big factor to us since we were on the go so much. Additionally, there is only a couch and a chair in the living room, so all 5 of us could not watch TV together without pulling a in dining chair, which weren’t very comfortable. There is no place to sit or place a suitcase in the bedrooms except on the beds themselves.
All in all, this could be a spectacular place to stay with a little more attention to the above details. It is a beautiful home with a a great location!
joan (1250) j.
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 16 oct. 2021
Dear Joan:
Thanks for taking the time to review Balance Cottage. I am sorry you were not able to locate some supplies in the house. The dish washing soap dispenser is built into the sink area and always full. There are body wash dispensers in each shower, and the laundry soap is in the closet next to the washer and dryer.
As discussed, I wish you would have reached out to me during your stay if you were having trouble finding things. I am always available by text. Overall, I am glad to hear you enjoyed your visit, we would love to host you again!
Avis vérifié
6/10 – Acceptable
Jessica Y.
20 juin 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée et emplacement.
Beautiful Cottage and Location-Some Disappointments
First, cottage is beautiful with decorating that is beautiful, simple and well done. The porch and fire pit are a great addition. The cottage is smaller than the pics look with the kitchen, living room and dining room in the same area with open layout. No water view which we found a little misleading when we looked at the house originally. The water is accessible by walking to the side of the owners property but you can’t get down to the beach area. We had some disappointments which I will fairly express. First, if you love to cook you will be frustrated by how poorly the kitchen is stocked. The nonstick pans are scratched up and some of the pans are warped and don’t sit on the burners flush. We are all very good cooks and we were frustrated with the limited kitchen stocking. For the price of this house, I feel like it should have had at least a good set of pots and pans and a good set of cooking utensils along with some reasonable serving utensils. We struggled all week to cook meals. There were also several chipped dishes which we found disappointing. Secondly, the floor in the master bedroom creaks so loudly that the person sleeping on the opposite side had to crawl across the bed to keep from waking the other. Third, the host of the house was not responsive enough to our needs. We had an issue and the host never responded. Owner lives on property… house is pretty but from our perspective, we think it is overpriced based on our experience.
Jessica Y.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 6 juill. 2023
Thanks for your feedback on Balance Cottage. I am sorry you had difficulty finding cooking supplies. The cottage was stocked this season with a new set of All-Clad pots and pans, as well as serving utensils, bowls, and platters. As discussed, I am also happy to provide any unusual cooking items you might need during your stay.
Balance Cottage is brand new construction, with all new furnishings, dishes, bedding, and household items. The Balance property is three acres, with the cottage nestled in the trees at the top of the property, and a short walk to the great lawn with its amazing views of Frenchmen’s Bay. Beach access is around the corner at Hull’s Cove Beach. I am sorry you were disappointed that you could not continue to walk on our neighbor’s property, pier, and dock to get to the shore. As I explained to you when you arrived, our neighbor’s home is two lots over from Balance Cottage and he has posted signs asking that all guests respect his private property. He is also sensitive when his nautical artifacts are removed from his barn and taken to Balance Cottage. He collects those artifacts and as you know, was unhappy that the guests in your party took them.
The cottage bedrooms have beautiful hardwood floors, which are normally very quiet, but when windows are left open in the rain, the excess humidity does make them creak. Luckily, once the air-conditioning is turned on, they dry out and become quiet again.
I apologize, but I can’t imagine when I was unresponsive. I set-up the crib for your arrival. I immediately responded when you said you could not find dish towels; when you called to say you ran out of garbage bags; when you needed a solution to park three cars; when you texted late at night that you didn’t like the washing machine soak cycle; when you said you could not find dinner plates, in addition to the eight the table was set with I responded to every issue you had during your stay within minutes.
Lastly, I am sorry if you found Balance Cottage to be smaller than you imagined. The house is 1600 square feet. We limit the maximum number of guests in the cottage to eight. Although the house sleeps 12, we limit the party size to eight, so guests have a very comfortable experience. Although you booked for six people, your party actually exceeded that and broke the eight person maximum rule.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Andrea B.
9 oct. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et emplacement.
The property was lovely.
It was a beautiful property and the location was perfect, quiet, and clean
Andrea B.
Séjour de 3 nuits en octobre 2022
À propos de l’hôte
Hôte : Marie Alpha
Voici ce qui rend cet hébergement unique
Balance Cottage is one of the ONLY NEW CONSTRUCTION homes available...close to Acadia National Park and Downtown Bar Harbor. Everything in the interior is brand new and of the highest quality...all furnishings, mattresses, pillows, linens, appliances, and electronics are new. This is a home rarely found on the rental market. As compared to other vacation rentals in Bar Harbor, many of which are tired and worn and without air-conditioning, Balance Cottage sparkles and shines, and smells new when you walk in the front door. Visitors exclaim over and over, "Balance is even better than the photos!"