Sweet retreat in the heart of MDI

Bar Harbor, Maine
$518 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Here in the woods at the center of Mount Desert Island you can hear the peepers in a nearby frog pond and the hermit thrush singing in the trees. This property provides a comfortable, private, and convenient launching pad for exploring Acadia and eastern Maine. Close to Acadia's trail heads, lakes, and carriage roads, the house is less than 20 minutes from Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Ellsworth. Relax in the big hammock, walk to the nearby Kitteridge Brook Forest trails, or play bocce and enjoy the fire pit. At night, take in the truly dark skies and be dazzled by the Milky Way!

The first floor of the house is open, with a living area, dining area that seats up to eight, and fully equipped kitchen. The large sofa is cozy for watching TV or movies and opens up to a comfortable queen bed. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a queen and one with a full-size bed, bathroom, and bonus room under the eaves with a daybed for reading or napping. This is a solid, fully insulated house, with heat for chilly days or evenings. Air conditioning in the larger bedroom and excellent air circulation throughout the house means you'll be comfortable on the few Maine summer days when you need cooling.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Day Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Ciray

    Submitted Aug 19, 2022

    Stayed Aug 14, 2022

    This home had everything you needed - kitchen appliances, a great map of the area, toys for kids, great suggestions on local hiking, dining and shopping. Everything was well thought out.

  • Jeanine K.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    Lovely home base for exploring MDI. Host was perfect and home was as expected. Bed was comfortable and blackout shades were appreciated. Kitchen was well appointed. Overall excellent stay!

  • Tanga D.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2025

    Stayed Sep 17, 2025

    House was very clean and the host was amazing! Extremely easy to communicate with. Property is pet friendly and located in a wonderful area for walks. Convenient to Bar Harbor but has a few nice local places for a quick lunch if you want to escape the crowds.

  • Dwayne R.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    Beautiful secluded lot off the beaten pathVery well maintainedDecorated very nicelyVery close to everythingPerfect stay!

  • Debra W.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    A wonderful property offering peace and quiet set in nature. Centrally located to everything MDI. The house had everything we needed and we especially liked being able to accommodate our 2 small dogs. We would return here on our next visit.

  • Joi C.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay. The home was a wonderful home base for us to return to after our day’s activities. Had all that we needed and was conveniently located. Really a special place. Thank you.

  • Careen W.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Oct 6, 2024

    The location is perfect. It seems as if you are staying right in the park in the woods. Everyday we walked to the end of the road and back. I have stayed at a half dozen or more vacation rentals and this kitchen was by far the best stocked with pots, pans, etc. I highly recommend this house.

  • Kevin L.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    We really enjoyed the secluded but central location of this property. We spent our days out hiking, kayaking, and sailing Acadia, and our evenings relaxing comfortably here. We would highly recommend this property to anyone planning a trip to Acadia. Not that we had much time to enjoy them, but we also found the book selection in the “library” to be outstanding! It was easy to tell that Ann is an English major. (There were three English majors in our group.)

  • Tim B.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    The house was very pleasant to stay in. Well equipped, clean and nice layout. Beds were comfortable. Best feature of house was the location. Quiet and in the woods. We ate outside most nights. MUCH better than staying in the chaos of Bar Harbor during peak season. Kirk (property manager) was very helpful when we had a few questions prior to arrival. We would definitely stay there again if we re-visit Bar Harbor. Thank you Ann and Kirk!

  • sara d.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    This property was located in a perfect area. Nothing was more than a 20 minute drive and that is mostly due to busy summer traffic. The house can be found a mile down a quiet woodsy gravel road. It is relatively secluded which was so nice. The house is cute, quaint, and functional for a family. We often ate breakfast there and ordered takeout one night. Laundry is right in the kitchen area with the three bedrooms upstairs. We often left for a hike and lunch, returned for a bit, and headed out again. It was a wonderful home away from home. Ann, the owner, possesses a skill when it comes to home design and decorating. Her home is absolutely lovely and I recommend this home for anyone who desires happy trails.

  • Megan S.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 16, 2024

    Both Ann and Kirk were friendly, helpful, and prompt communicators. We found the house clean and comfortable with absolutely everything we might need as far as kitchen supplies, bedding, towels. Ann’s House felt like a home, like we were at a friend’s house for the week. Beautiful house plants, tons of books, games and Legos for kids. My family was comfortable and well cared for. This was a great home-base for our week in Acadia and Bar Harbor. The location is about 20 minutes from everything, and it is quiet and private-perfect for relaxing after busy days. Thank you, Ann and Kirk, for a lovely stay!

  • CHRISTINA C.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    This property was everything I hoped for. Location, comfort, privacy, proximity to Acadia and so much nature! We hated to leave and hope to come back for a longer stay next year.

  • Jennifer M.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    Ann’s house is in a beautiful, secluded location that is close to Acadia National Park. The house has everything you need, is well kept, and comfortable. Kirk, the property manager, communicated very well and responded to our questions promptly. I would highly recommend this property for a stay in the Bar Harbor area.

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$518+
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