Peaceful Basement Apartment among serene woods, paths, and a stream near Acadia

Really lovely place. Clean and quiet. Hosts are lovely and took me and my daughter on a walking tour of the (beautiful) property. Property is gorgeous and has so many little areas to explore. Centrally located for everything you'd want to do in the area. Loved it. Would stay again.

Fabulous location and hosts. the apartment has a cabin f

This was a perfect basement unit to relax in after hiking all day at Acadia. The hosts were amazing with communication and gave us recommendations on hikes, food, and unique things to do. We also had the option to use their canoes and grill. They wanted us to truly cherish our Maine experience.

Excellent space. Quiet, private, and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here!

Great place, the hosts make it special. We were able to use the kayaks on a nearby lake and the host helped us transport them there. It was just what we wanted!

Mr. Burns is very nice. He let us for a brief walk in their property and went to the lake near by. Nice and peaceful place. like it

Property is centrally located to both sides of Acadia National Park. Host was very helpful with information about the area.

Extraordinary highly useful attention by the owner. I would come again if going to Acadia National Park. Delightful experience.

The owners of the property are very kind people and made us feel welcome while also giving us our privacy. The property was perfect with 2 separate bedrooms and plenty of space. Would definitely stay here again!

This is a great property for a family. The owners are fantastic and give you lots of information on local attractions and restaurants and even gave us some candles as a gift. We had a wonderful stay.

What a great place for families. The property is huge and is a great destination in itself. There is a lake and stream and woods for everyone to explore. The location is close to hiking trails and an easy drive into Acadia National Park. JF, the owner, was such a wonderful host. He was welcoming, communicative, and generous. He started a fire and invited us to have the kids roast marshmallows, set up a hammock, brought toys into the apartment for the kids to play, offered so much information, and even shared some of his wood creations with us. The apartment itself was comfortable. The stairs to enter the basement are a little steep which may be an issue for people with mobility limitations. The apartment is stocked with a full-sized refrigerator, a microwave, a drip coffee pot, dishes, and silverware along with some coffee and creamers. There is a king and twin bed in one room and a queen and loft bed in the other. The loft bed is not appropriate for young kids as you need a separated step ladder to access it. The drive into Acadia was not bad and there were several outdoor sites and trails nearby including a lake. The property itself is the perfect place for nature and bird spotting. If we return to the area we will be sure to book this apartment again. Thanks for helping make our trip great!

The host is so nice to give us the postcards and handmade candles. The book of the tips, point of interesrs and restaurants recommendation are very helpful. We loved the certificate for the Cadillac Summit Road provided by the host is very thoughtful.

Wonderful property and great hosts! Would definitely stay again

Such a beautiful property. Minutes from Acadia National Park, which was the reason for our visit. Plenty of space if you have multiple people. Just a beautiful and quiet area. If we are ever back in the area, we will stay here again.

We had an incredible stay. James was absolutely fantastic. He was able to answer questions that we had. He made our trip special by allowing us to use kayaks and personally took the kayak to the water. His property is beautiful and peaceful. We were also able to enjoy a fire one evening. The property was exactly as described. A couple of items that might be helpful for other visitors: The steps down to the basement apartment are quite steep. This did not affect our time there, but might be something for others to be aware of. The space does not have a full kitchen: there is a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker. Washing any dishes was a bit challenging as we needed to use wash bins in the bathroom sink. If you plan on eating out most of the time, this will not be an issue. The common area consists of a kitchen table, chairs and a television. There is not a living room space with couches and longe chairs.

This was my wife and my first Vrbo experience. The hosts were extremely friendly and the apartment was everything we could have wanted.JF and Sue provided us with many suggestions as to what to see on Mt. Desert island and these suggestions became a large part of our itinerary. We will treasure the memories and would strongly recommend booking this apartment.

We have had an absolutely amazing stay at JF and Sue’s place. The location was excellent and was close to everything necessary. All the attractions were closer and can get there without fighting the traffic from Ellsworth.Checkin process was easy and the property was very calm and peaceful with plenty of things to do for children. My kid loved playing with Brandy and spotting Deer everyday.JF and Sue were so kind, inviting and they went over and beyond to make our stay with toddler awesome. My daughter even keeps asking about them nearly a month later.

Beautiful setting, courteous friendly host, clean comfortable

We had a great stay! James was very friendly and knowledgable. The best part of the stay was the access to Long Pond and the kayaks, which was our main reason for booking this property. The location can't be beat also! On the quiet side of the island, yet so close to Bar Harbor and Acadia.

We had a great time staying at JF and Sue’s place! Such a serene location and well stocked with maps and guides for our time in Acadia. JF spent some lovely time with us showing around the property, telling us about the area, and teaching us how a lobster trap works! Would absolutely recommend again.

J.F. and his wife are amazing hosts that went out of their way to be helpful. There was an extra loft bed in the single queen room, which was a nice surprise. It made it so i did not have to share a bed with my brother. His suggestion to go to Schooner Outlook was awesome. Best sunrise I have seen.

Quiet and cool. Just what we like

We had a wonderful stay in the spacious basement suite! There was plenty of room for our family, and the kids especially loved the toys provided. JF & his wife truly went above and beyond—welcoming us with a tour of the property & encouraging the kids to explore the yard. They were so personable and friendly—truly the ideal hosts.The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do in Acadia, and the detailed binder of local tips and recommendations they prepared was invaluable for planning our trip. Communication was quick and easy throughout. Our only regret was not having a few extra days to take advantage of the canoes and kayaks available on the property. Highly recommend!

Housing was just as pictured and described, and it was awesome to not be in the crowded Bar Harbor scene. JF and Sue were fantastic hosts and went out of their way to ensure our stay was perfect. Would definitely recommend.

Great people great place close to main attractions.

Hosts were very accommodating with our late arrival due to travel headaches. Very helpful with allowing us to maximize our time in the area (great recommendations for hikes, food, sites to see). Would definitely stay again.

We were able to enjoy the property, kayaks and explore the area! We enjoyed the location, bedrooms and used the grill. The hosts even got out some age appropriate toys for our kids to enjoy and showed them how to make a bird feeder!

The location was perfect for enjoying Acadia. We loved the outdoor spaces and the kayaking. The hosts were very helpful and kind.

Myself and a few friends came up to visit Acadia. The place was very clean and the location can’t be beat. Our hosts were incredibly kind and went above and beyond for us. They took us to count Alewives for conservation and offered us a certificate for hiking the beehive trail. If you stay here we highly recommend taking the kayaks out - it’s included in the rental and the lake is beautiful!

Nice!

The hosts were wonderful and helpful. The space was clean and well stocked with anything and everything my group needed. It was in a perfect location for a wonderful price. I would recommend visiting Bar Harbor/Mount Desert/Acadia to anyone and everyone I know.

The property was located in a peaceful wooded area on the quiet side of Acadia. It was not far to the major attractions in Acadia and Bar Harbor. Comfortable, clean space. There really isn’t a kitchen - no stove or sink, but there is a microwave, coffee pot and you can wash dishes in bathroom sink. There is a fridge. It had everything we needed since we were not cooking - just reheating. Lots of information sent ahead by the owners. We really enjoyed our stay.

Our little family stayed at this property and it was perfect for what we needed. Our active 2 year needed a place to play and rest in between our adventures. This place checked all of the boxes. Lots of cute touches for the kids and super quiet! Very close to Acadia NP and Bar Harbour. J.F. was so friendly and helpful during our stay as well. Can’t wait to come back!

Terrific location for adventures in Acadia! We so enjoyed our stay. Thank you!

Nice Quiet Area. Close to Park. Easy 20 minute drive to Bar Harbor

Quiet and comfortable location with easy access to Acadia. The property is located across the street from long pond and has excellent kayak access. JF is a fantastic and welcoming host and gave us a tour of the property. We had an excellent time in Acadia and really enjoyed the peaceful evenings in the woods. JF and Suzanne also provide a binder with excellent information on spots to eat and explore around the island. We would definitely recommend this location for anyone looking for a spot to stay while visiting Acadia!

This is a great location for visiting all parts of Acadia. The owner is friendly and accessible and gave us a tour of the pretty property. We ran out of time to take advantage of the kayaks, but Long Pond is just across the street. A good home base for exploring.

The property was absolutely perfect for our trip, the apartment was meticulously clean, located close to lots of great food, and extremely close to Acadia. The apartment itself was easy to find, spacious, and homey. The beds were comfortable, and it had everything we needed to feel comfortable! The microwave, fridge, and coffeemaker all came in handy too. JF gave lots of helpful recommendations. Just a note, there's a gravel driveway leading up to the parking area, so don't be surprised! We loved walking around the property by the stream and kayaking on the lake. Super convenient to access the kayaks!

Rustic little gem. Beds were comfortable. Sits on wooded area that was very inviting. Utilized the kayaks in a lake that is walking distance. Very much enjoyed our stay. Only thing I could possibly complain about is the chairs in the sitting area are not very comfortable. Our host was very kind, helpful and informative of the area, as we went to Acadia National park.

Overall great stay and great host!

Great homebase for hiking Acadia. Family (2 parents, 13 year old and 11 year old) stayed for 3 nights. It was a great spot for the quiet side of the island but still easily accessible to the locations we wanted to go in Acadia. We prepared quick/easy breakfasts in the rental, packed a lunch and were on our way. We typically got dinner out but the rental is equipped with a grill, if desired, or possibly bring an electric griddle with you. JF and Sue were wonderfully accommodating hosts, available for information as need but not overbearing.

JF is a great host. Great to interact with and lots of advice. Basement apartment works well with a king and single bed in one bedroom and a queen and top bunk bed in a second bedroom plus microwave, decent sized fridge, coffee maker, dishes, and grille by the picnic table. His property is a lot of fun for kids. Our boys loved playing croquet and bacci ball and loved the big swing in the tree. We didn’t even have time to take advantage of the kayaks or enjoying the wooded areas by the stream. Quiet but convenient location on the island about 15-20 minutes at most to anywhere. Definitely recommend!

Quiet forested location away from the crowds, but the central location made it a great home base and it was quick and easy to get to either side of the island. The hosts were welcoming and quick to respond to messages. We stayed here with our 1 year old daughter and our close friends that we were traveling with. Our only regret is that we weren't there long enough to take advantage of the lake access.

The two bedroom basement apartment was clean and conveniently located to both sides of Mount Desert Island. The beds were comfortable and the place was outfitted with all the necessities for an extended stay.The property was quiet and peaceful. There was access to Long Pond across the street from the property and a sandy beach swimming hole about a 200 yard walk down the street. Hosts J.F and Suzanne were very informative, extremely accommodating and friendly. Their dog Brandy was also an exceptional host. Overall an outstanding place to rest and unwind after many adventures in Acadia National park.