For the Escapist and Daydreamer - Otter Cliff House

Bar Harbor, Maine
$592 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Imagine starting your day hearing the bell buoy near the famed Ocean Path of Acadia National Park. You decide to walk or bike from your house to watch the sunrise light up Otter Cliffs and Monument Cove. You have the place mainly to yourself, and the seagulls. You walk a little further to see what action might be happening at Thunderhole. From there you see that Sand Beach isn't much further, and you realize that you chose a home base as close to the Park as it gets. A rare location, indeed.

While one of the best aspects of this property is it's location to the treasures of Acadia, the property itself hosts a maze of stone walks and gardens with granite lined paths in honor of the trail makers of the area. The home is surrounded on 3 sides by fields, with the National Park's hardwood forest edge right along the back boundary. From here it is quick to make your way down the hill to Otter Cove and beachcomb at low tide.

The yard is private with open meadows, apple trees, dragonflies, garden paths and extensive perennial gardens to enjoy. The southwest corner provides hammocks perched in the whispering ash and poplar forest, with views out to the south ridge of Cadillac Mountain.

A perfect slice of solitude for the artist, curious child, explorer.

Your secluded back patio area offers a peaceful setting where you can plan your day's adventures. It's a place to relax after a long day of exploring, or, you may choose to head the 6 miles into the hub of Bar Harbor for meals and live music. Whatever you choose, this Otter Cliff house is the perfect jumping off point to visit Mount Desert Island and Acadia, and it offers its own unique natural beauty and relaxing atmosphere.

(Please note, during the peak summer weeks, this is a Sunday check-in with a 7 night minimum stay. Otherwise, it's a 4 night minimum).

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Nancy W.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 20, 2025

    The house location was great to access Acadia. Beautiful yard and the house was very comfortable.

  • Jeff B.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    The location, which was practically inside the park, was great. Less than a mile from the ocean. The kitchen was sufficient for the meals we cooked there. The beds were comfortable. We usually spent the evening playing cards around the dining room table. We also took advantage of the Smart TV to watch some Netflix shows from our account. We especially appreciated the motion sensing nightlights when we got up in the middle of the night to go to the bathrooms. The hammocks were a nice touch as well.

  • Paul S.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Perfect location for exploring the area without being in the very busy and crowded town of Bar Harbor. Only 10 minutes away. A very comfortable home with a great back yard for enjoying the fall colors, cool temps, and evening fire pit. Host was wonderful. Would definitely recommend!

  • Jim S.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    Sherri was very friendly and very responsive. The house was clean and comfortable and in a great location.

  • Kelli C.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    The location was amazing, house a great size with all we needed plus more, and my kids loved playing in the yard. Host responded quickly to my questions and resolved a minor maintenance issue with the house within hours. Highly recommend!

  • Stephanie C.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Loved our stay at Otter Cliff House. It was clean and well stocked. The owner was very helpful with questions we had about the area. The property feels very remote but is only a 3 minute drive to the Sieur de Monts entrance to Acadia and about 7 minutes from downtown Bar Harbor. We saw wild turkeys and a couple of babies nearly every day in the yard which was neat.

  • Meghan F.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    The house is in a perfect location for exploring Acadia, and had everything that our family needed and more. We had a wonderful time- thanks so much Sherri!

  • Ginger S.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    We had a wonderful time at the Otter Cliff House. It was perfect for the 5 of use. It was well stocked and very clean when we arrived. It’s just the right distance to drive back and forth from Bar Harbor. Sherri was a great host and checked in several times to see if we needed anything. I would definitely recommend staying there and would stay there again.

  • Ed S.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    The house very clean and had everything that you would have in your own house. It was like being at home. The location was perfect for getting around Acadia and seeing all the sites and exploring awesome trails. It was also 5 minutes from Bar Harbor but secluded enough to be away from it all, in a nice quite suburban setting. Over all we loved it thank you very much.

  • Jason S.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    What a wonderful home and location. Easy access to Park Loop road and downtown Bar Harbor. Had all the amenities we needed and then some. It was very clean and taken care of. Owner was great communicator and provided us some tips for the area that we weren't aware of.

  • Emmanuel A.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    Perfect location. The house has access to Bar Harbor and the National Park but it is very private, you do not feel the town crowds at all.

  • mike d.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay at the Otter Cliff House! The place was clean, comfortable and in a great location near Acadia and Bar Harbor. Situated in beautiful surroundings, and visited by wild turkeys most mornings. Highly recommend!

  • Steve B.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    Loved challenging hikes, autumn foliage, rocky coastlines, and Bar Harbor cuisine. The Otter Cliff property was in a great location - secluded, yet could walk to Thunderhole and numerous hiking trails. Also, only a five minute drive from the action in Bar Harbor. Highly recommend!!

  • Eugene Y.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    The home's location was great as a starting point for all adventures in Acadia. Many things to do & see within a few minutes drive. The home itself was clean and comfortable with a great property to have dinner outside and wander around in the yard. Sherri was great and gave us the lowdown of a lot of things about & around the area.

  • Jodie S.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    My family had the pleasure of staying at the Otter Cliff house last week. The home was clean, comfortable, and had all the needed amenities and more. We were impressed with being provided with plenty of toilet paper other places we have always had to purchase some along with laundry detergent. The beds were very comfortable which is always a PLUS! Loved the sectional couch in the living room and portable fans that could be moved throughout the house as needed. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware, but the frying pans could be replaced. We made breakfast every morning and the coating is mostly worn off and everything really stuck so it was a struggle cooking in the pans. The backyard space is delightful and relaxing. We loved our stay at Otter Cliff and highly recommend it. Sherri, the host is super friendly and a great communicator.

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    This was our second year staying at this house. The house and location is perfect for our group of four (including two teenagers). It's quiet and secluded, and a short walk to the ocean. Sherri is awesome and very communicative!

  • Neil Y.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    Location is great. Short walks to picnic areas and the cliff walk trail. Lots of space to spread out in. Easliy fit a family of 7

  • Jill C.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    Well appointed and beautiful setting. Close to all things Acadia.

  • Catherine S.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed May 26, 2024

    We had a wonderful time in and around Acadia. This property was perfect for our family, and the location cannot be beat. The owner was amazing, providing us suggestions on activities, and always available for questions. Couldn’t have asked for a better home base for our vacation!

  • Colleen L.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    If you are looking for the perfect location to explore the island and have a comfortable and relaxing stay, look no further! The home is extremely private, quiet and cozy! we hiked and explored hard every day we were here and at the end of the day this was the perfect place to be! Sherri was very kind and easy to contact. She was willing to do anything to make our stay perfect. Sherri is a wonderful host and we would not hesitate to stay here again! If your coming to Mt Desert Island & Acadia this is your place to stay!

  • Mary B.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 19, 2024

    We had a wonderful time. The house was very clean and comfortable. The yard peaceful. The location was incredible. We would love to come back!

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$592+
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