Bayside Manor: a Classic Maine Oceanfront Home at the Gateway to Acadia

This is an amazing property. Great communication, property is as described and location makes you feel like you are in your own private oasis. The layout of the property makes it great for a group. Kitchen had everything you would need to make a meal. Also relatively close to town so can also easily run somewhere to eat or buy groceries. Thanks Patrick and Robin. We loved your home!

Perfect family vacation! Excellent communication from the Hosts. Wonderful house and grounds and an amazing view! Everything was as advertised. Thanks for a memorable stay!

Best stay of all our VRBO's! Worked perfectly for our group of 9--all ages and 1 Aussie Shepard. Thoughtfully appointed; beds comfy; living room a dream couch where the group watched then discussed a movie most nights; outside fire pit was also a winner. We ate all our dinners outside, with the glorious ocean view. Young one swam in the ocean--too cold for me. We went to Acadia; very short drive to everything. Perfect swim and hike places; lots of mini golf. The house was so accommodating.

This is a great place in a great location. You can stay and enjoy relaxing at the house, or go into Bar Harbor or Ellsworth and enjoy the things they have to offer. The beds were very comfortable. The outdoor dining area was great. The view is phenomenal with plenty of places to enjoy the view.

Loved the backyard especially watching the tide levels each day. Great fire pit and patio. My family loved the house and the spacious bedrooms

Bayside Manor was truly a treat for all in our party! Herb greated us as soon as we pulled up and answered all of our questions and provided a helpful overview of the beautiful property! We took advantage of everything this property has to offer as our time flew by. Amazing water views in which we were able to spot seals and harbor porpoise and the most beautiful sunsets! The screened in porch quickly became a family favorite for reading and evening wind downs. Butterflies and hummingbird birds enjoyed the landscaping and we enjoyed watching them! We were lucky enough to have daily visits from the wild turkeys and deer! Our party of 6 felt comfortable with plenty of space! Patrick and Robin have thought of everything guests may need and provide it all! Bayside Manor is beautiful, well maintained, clean, and well.. feels like home away from home! We hope to return again some day!

Bayside Harbor is amazing!! Situated on Union River Bay with spectacular sunset views and Blue Hill in the distance. The night sky is absolutely beautiful. On a clear night you could see the Milky Way. We even got a glimpse of Starlink! The home is absolutely beautiful and most comfortable with all the amenities you will ever need. The hosts and property manager are wonderful. The property is situated within 30-40 minutes of Bar Harbor, Acadia, Cadillac Mtn, shopping and many restaurants and lobster pounds. Highly recommend and hopefully we will be back soon!!

Patrick and Robin's house is as beautiful as the pictures show, and the property is even better...it's huge and spectacularly maintained. When at the house, we spent most of our time outside or on the screen-in-porch. Patrick was an excellent host, reaching out weeks before our stay to answer any questions and provide suggestions for the house and surrounding area. The house has written instructions throughout (e.g., light switch labels), which makes it very easy to use. The house is within very easy driving distance to Bar Harbor and all points on MDI, including Acadia National Park. Herb, the caretaker, who is fantastic and has a wealth of knowledge about the area, also gave excellent suggestions for some lesser-known activities like the ferry to Little Cranberry Island. We had kayaks delivered (thanks Kayak1!) and kayaked directly from the front yard (easier at high tide!), spent parts of four days in Acadia National Park (bought the weekly pass) including two trips up Cadillac Mountain, had lobster rolls at many of the local lobster pounds (Beal's was a favorite) and grilled on the patio most nights. Groceries are within 15-20 minutes and we discovered an excellent local organic market (John Edwards Market) in nearby Ellsworth. We had an excellent time and can't wait to return!

My family of 9 decided to stay at Patrick’s place and we were completely blown away with the property, location and accommodation we were given. We will keep this property in mind for future bookings for sure!

Beautiful property close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor but feels like a world away. The house was well equipped with everything you could need. The owners were very responsive and left a house manual that had a lot of helpful suggestions for local restaurants etc. (Along with a lovely welcome gift). Herb , the caretaker of the house and property was also very responsive when we had a question about the house. We rented kayaks and went kayaking off the beach in the back at high tide. We had a group that ranged in age from 24 to 83 years old and a great time was had by al! Thank you for sharing your property with us it was a wonderful week.