Your" treehouse on the water"

We opted to spend 3 days and nights in Acadia and experience Maine’s fall colors for the first time. What could be more romantic than staying on the water on Southwest Harbor! The Deck House at Pier One seemed a great choice.

While other of the owners’ properties are B &B’s, the Deck House studio offers instead a kitchenette with basic wares for two, large frig, oven/cooktop. We found salt, pepper, olive oil, packets of sweetener, coffee filters. Our host greeted us in the main house B & B and offered advice and directions for our stay.

This is a tiny place, snug and water-tight, with a double bed. We are smallish and this worked for us. Larger guests probably not so much! (More clothes hangers would be nice, but we didn’t ask for these. Our bad.)

At each of the two other properties of our NE adventure we were provided snacks, fruit and oodles of ongoing supports. Here we are on our own, but, unlike the similarly-priced others, is not a B & B. Deck House could have been a B & B given current pricing.

Our opinion is affected by the weather. Three days and nights of rain will do that. In dry, warm weather a whole new room opens up: the deck, lovely view and outdoor table and chairs. So forgive my curmudgeon’s comments. This is a very nice place! In summer. Dry.

Amazing view and location. Can easily walk to multiple restaurants. Short ride to downtown bar harbor and acadia. Would love to stay here again! Was so sad to leave.

Welcoming. Unit had all that was needed. Water view and small deck much appreciated. Helpful owner re lay of the land restaurants etc

We stayed in 'The Deck House,' and it was excellent: cozy, well-equipped, and private, with a nice deck and outdoor eating space overlooking the harbor. If you are considering reserving this location, DO IT!

I loved the charming, thoughtfully appointed Deck House (think NYC apartment, but with cottage charm). Javier has a beautiful garden of flowers and vegetables right on the property, and was frequently there maintaining the garden and property. He and Don are absolutely lovely owners. I woke to the sounds of the water, gulls, and lobstermen taking their boats out for the day and ended the day with a glass of wine on the deck watching the sun go down. Far from the madding crowd in Bar Harbor, yet very accessible to Acadia, where I spent my days hiking. Beal's was within walking distance - very convenient. I needed relaxation and got it - could have stayed forever, and can't wait to return.