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Glenwood - Private Spacious Home, 4.7 miles from Acadia, walk to Pond

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Frenchman's Pond - 100 meters from the house
Glenwood Pond Cottage from above
Glenwood Pond Cottage - Main entrance
Frenchman's Pond - 100 meters from the house
Frenchman's Pond - Glenwood Pond Cottage is driveway at far right

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Atlantic Brewing Company
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master En Suite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Glenwood - Private Spacious Home, 4.7 miles from Acadia, walk to Pond

Glenwood Pond Cottage was rebuilt in 2017-18 by 30-year island residents. The cottage sits nestled in a pinewood forest off a private dirt road, located just 4.7 miles from the entrance to Acadia National Park. Perfectly situated centrally on Mount Desert Island, the house gives easy access to Acadia National Park, the popular tourist town of Bar Harbor (6 miles), and the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island, including the villages of Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor.

With 3 upstairs bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms the house can easily accommodate up to 6 people. Oak hardwood floors, a large enclosed morning sun porch, new stainless steel appliances, and new mattresses ensure a comfortable stay.

The house is privately located, with no other homes in sight and guests can enjoy a visit to Frenchman's Pond, just a short walk away, where Canadian geese nest annually, a beaver has made residence, and where frogs, turtles, deer, and songbirds make regular appearances.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The property has not been child proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
$200 fee for non-compliance
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$200 fee for smoking inside
Check out is by 10am. Guests who fail to check out by 10am will be charged a $25.00 fee and an additional $25 for each additional hour they are over.
Permanent staining, breakage, or loss of property will result in a replacement fee and owner reimbursement for any additional cleaning at $25/hour.
Third party booking is not permitted. The individuals who have made the reservation must be the ones who will stay at the property after booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VR2R26-167
Property # 1384333vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Atlantic Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • beach near Clark Cove - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aloha - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪2 Cats - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glenwood - Private Spacious Home, 4.7 miles from Acadia, walk to Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Glenwood - Private Spacious Home, 4.7 miles from Acadia, walk to Pond?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Glenwood - Private Spacious Home, 4.7 miles from Acadia, walk to Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glenwood - Private Spacious Home, 4.7 miles from Acadia, walk to Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Glenwood - Private Spacious Home, 4.7 miles from Acadia, walk to Pond located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Bubble Rock. Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house and location! Wonderful woods surrounding a home spacious enough to have a hang day when its a vit rainy out. Super clean and welcoming, quick to Acadia or walk to a local pond. Great kitchen and dinning area, and the enclosed porch is a gidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful and spacious. Close to Acadia National Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elyssa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home on quiet street. Very clean with all the amenities you would need. Great location close to Acadia and other attractions. Spacious bedrooms and kid friendly! Would highly recommend and plan to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to enjoy all that mount desert island has to offer. Very clean well appointed property that has everything needed for a great family vacation. We really enjoyed our nightly owl encounters in the yard
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded Stay

Very clean and had all essentials. 8 minutes from Bar Harbor. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sande L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is wonderful - it has all the amenities and is centrally located. The owner is very responsive to any questions that we had. We have stayed here three times and plan to stay here next year as well.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful stay

We really enjoyed our time in the Acadia area and found the house to be a great fit for our family. It had everything we needed and was located in a quiet and peaceful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
Thanks so much for the great review Nate! I'm so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing! Spacious house, private lot, quiet area but still close to everything!! It was nice having washer and dryer, 3 bedrooms with queen beds and 3 bathrooms with a crowd of 6 adults. Also has a huge sunporch ! Host was very responsive to messages 10/10 recommend! We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Clean house, super quiet area!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and accommodation

Host very wonderful with communication and the place is everything you want for a restful break from life. Lots of hiking and site seeing on this trip!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. the house was very clean and well appointed. the setting was very quiet. Everything was first rate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family stay

Nice, secluded area but still close to town and the park. The house was comfortable for 4 adults and 2 kids, and had everything we needed. We had a wonderful trip and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay On MDI!

Beautiful, comfortable, private and clean home in a good location on Mount Desert Island. Would definitely stay in this home again, if it were available.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was great

The house was beautiful. I loved the location. It was quiet and peaceful, but close to town where everything was going on. We could have stayed longer. The host and owner were great for anything we needed. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house to stay in

This was a great house to stay in. It was clean and comfortable. It is a nice short scenic drive from Bar Harbor and Acadia which was convenient. We would stay here again if we plan another trip to Maine.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

House was clean , private & conveniently located. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

This house was a perfect location for exploring different parts of Acadia/Mount Desert Island. So glad our family of 5 stayed here (rather than trying to squeeze into hotel rooms in Bar Harbor). Clean/comfortable/spacious house and helpful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for the 6 of us. We had everything we needed to make meals. The dining table was perfect for playing games as well as eating. It’s close enough to all that we wanted to do and see. The walk to the pond is short and beautiful. Our host responded quickly to any questions I had. If the opportunity arises I would without a doubt stay here again. If you choose to stay here you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Home on Mount Desert Island

This was the best house we've had the pleasure to vacation in. It was big, private, clean, well-stocked, and had everything we needed for a great Maine vacation. We'd stay there again in a heartbeat! Thanks to the owners for sharing with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Acadia

This property is very nice. We were in the area to hike in Acadia National Park, and the location was excellent for this purpose. Nice big bathrooms and very easy check in.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was amazing! It was even better than advertised! It was secluded but close to Acadia NP and downtown Bar Harbor. It was quiet and so relaxing with lots of room for everyone to have space! We did not have any problems- everything was there for our needs. We had one question and when I texted the host it was answered within 10 minutes! A great place to stay, you will not regret it
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet getaway in the woods

Easy access to Bar Harbor and Acadia NP. Great kitchen, stove, and cookware. This is our 2nd stay at this home. Great communication with owner/manager, super responsive.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again! Perfect location to Acadia,and downtown Bar Harbor! Very clean, and more than enough room for our family of four to hang out and have our own space. Kitchen didn’t lack anything either. We had a bit of an unexpected heat wave so a little warm to sleep without AC but plenty of fans. We all worked on the harbor puzzle during the week after long hikes during the day :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadav Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real Jem!

Amazing location and wonderful home! It's even nicer then in the pictures. Loved every moment!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College graduation celebration

Beautiful home and property. Enjoyed Acadia and Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island. National Park, restuarants, shops, taverns and the people. Home close to all. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amber

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Glenwood Pond is owned by Peter and Valerie, 30-year island residents and managed by their daughter.

A message from the owners - Having lived on Mount Desert Island most of our lives, we can say that it is sometimes easy to take for granted all that we have here. But when we begin to describe all that the Island has to offer a visitor we remember just how lucky we are to live here. The mountains, the sea, the woods, lakes, and the people make this one of the most unique and enjoyable places we have ever known. We hope you will take full advantage of what Mount Desert Island has to offer your visit.

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