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Gordy's Place—Pet and family-friendly Bar Harbor home minutes from Acadia

Gordy's Place—Pet and family-friendly Bar Harbor home minutes from Acadia

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Our home surrounded by the glorious fall colors of MDI
Our home at night. Quiet and peaceful area away from bustle and noise.
King bedroom with en-suite bathroom
New gas fireplace, sleeper sofa & comfy seating for relaxing after Acadia hikes
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Overview of Gordy's Place—Pet and family-friendly Bar Harbor home minutes from Acadia

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Bar Harbor, ME
  • Popular LocationBar Harbor Whale Watching11 min drive
  • Popular LocationVillage Green11 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)12 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park's Visitors Center13 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gordy's Place—Pet and family-friendly Bar Harbor home minutes from Acadia

Gordy's Place is a newly built house just off Sand Point Road, about 9 minutes to downtown Bar Harbor. Our family visited Acadia for 20 years and purchased this brand-new (2016) home. Newly added for summer 2024 are mini-split heat pumps for cooling throughout our home! We hope you love it - and Acadia - as much as we do!

In a quiet, new neighborhood, Gordy's Place is a pleasant retreat for your Bar Harbor/Acadia vacation. Enjoy the private patio area while BBQing in the wooded outdoors or warming your hands over the firepit after day of hiking and beaching. Just a 5 minute drive to the main entrance to Acadia National Park, just a 10 minute walk to where you can catch the free Island Explorer Bus. Walk to the water's edge in the quaint little village of Salisbury Cove. Lovely accommodations for your family and friends!

The 1500 sq. ft. house features a beautifully appointed living room, open kitchen with spacious island, dining room, and 1/2 bath on the first floor. There are 3 bedrooms (master king with en suite toilet/shower, queen, and a bedroom with two twins) on the second floor. There is also a full bathroom, and a bathroom with shower only (king en suite) on this floor. Hot water is on-demand. Heating is radiant through floors on the first floor and baseboard upstairs. Ceiling fans in king and queen bedrooms, floor fan in twin provide cooling.

Unlike many other homes for rent, this property is move-in ready. The owner provides all the necessary amenities for daily living, from paper towels to laundry detergent to tissues to shampoo, toothpaste... the list goes on. You won’t have to worry about forgetting anything in your luggage when you visit Gordy’s Place!

Amenities include dishwasher, washer/dryer, two TVs with cable, WIFI, charcoal BBQ grill, microwave, firepit, exercise area (stationary bike/light weights/yoga mat) and more.

Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park offer visitors a variety of activities, including hiking, biking, boating, whale watching, canoeing (kayak and canoe tours), lake swimming, carriage road walks, horse back riding, wonderful dining, shopping, deep sea fishing! Visit "downtown", sail on the Margaret Todd, take a Jackson Lab visitors tour, enjoy tea and popovers at the historic Asticou Inn, golf at a PGA top-rated course, play tennis. Kids activities include water park, miniature golf, beaches, and lots of ice cream/dairy bars!

One dog ($150 fee) and additional dog ($100 fee) considered upon description of size and breed.

***Additional information regarding cleaning protocols for 2020 season!

While we have always prided ourselves on the outstanding cleanliness of our home (see previous guest reviews) because of the increasing awareness of protocols to reduce the spread of viruses we have the following items in place to ensure and increase the safety of our home:

* Our home is thoroughly cleaned between guests with all our bed and bath linens changed and laundered. This includes shower curtain liners, mattress pads, and hypoallergenic pillow liners.
* All frequently used surfaces (I.e. door knobs, handles, light switches, etc.) are disinfected during weekly turnover cleaning between guests.
* We provide all our guests with a supply of disinfecting towelettes and hand sanitizer for their use during their stay.
* Our home is well stocked with laundry and cleaning supplies as well as paper products for your use.

AMENITIES:
Dishwasher: YES
Dish detergent provided: YES

Washer/Dryer: YES, REGULAR
Laundry detergent provided: YES

Heat type: RADIANT FLOOR HEAT
Hot water: ON-DEMAND

Indoor fireplace: YES
Wood provided: N/A

Fire Pit: YES
Wood provided: YES

Coffee maker: YES
brand: OXO, FRENCH PRESS
capacity: 10 CUP
type of filters: BASKET
filters provided: YES
coffee grinder: YES
Espresso machine: YES

Lobster pot: YES
Crackers/picks: YES
Baking dishes: YES
cookie sheets: YES
muffin tins: YES
mixing bowls: YES
toaster: YES
toaster oven: YES
hand mixer: YES
blender: YES
Ice Maker in refrigerator: YES
Microwave oven: YES
Hair dryer: YES
other: WATER COOLER WITH JUGS OF WATER SUPPLIED

Cooling fans:
ceiling: 2, ONE IN MASTER (KING), ONE IN QUEEN BEDROOM
floor: YES, 3
Air conditioning: YES
location of units: All bedrooms and dining room

TVs: TWO (ALSO, APPLE TV)
location: LIVING ROOM, KING BEDROOM
Satellite, cable, or basic antenna: YouTubeTV

Wifi: YES
Broadband: YES
DSL: NO
Rating: (basic, good, high): High speed
Land line phone: NO
cell phone service at cottage: GOOD
LP turntable: THERE IS A RECORD PLAYER WITH vintage VINYLS
Radio: YES
Radio and turntable are Bluetooth enabled so you can stream music from your smartphone!

Extra blankets: YES
Extra pillows: YES
Vacuum: YES
Broom: YES
Mop: YES
Flashlights, candles provided (for power outages): YES
Ironing Board/Iron: YES

Board Games provided: YES
Playing cards: YES
Reading books: YES

BBQ Grill: PROPANE & CHARCOAL (1 of each)
Grill tools provided: YES
Outside dining table: YES, SEATS UP TO 8
Lounge chairs: 2 & HAMMOCK
Adirondack chairs: YES, & ROCKING CHAIR
Number of beach towels: 8
Number of portable beach chairs: 4

Vehicle parking: 3 +
Enclosed pet yard: NO
Trash pickup day: SATURDAY TURNOVER
Trash bags provided: YES

Property manager

Jean Karutis
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House is not "child proof".

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
1 pet , 2 considered upon request. $150 fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is by the sea. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 11 min drive
  • Shore Path - 11 min drive
  • Village Green - 11 min drive
  • Acadia National Park - 13 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 4 min drive
  • Geddy's - 11 min drive
  • Atlantic Brewing Downtown - 11 min drive
  • Stewman's Downtown - 11 min drive
  • Thirsty Whale - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gordy's Place—Pet and family-friendly Bar Harbor home minutes from Acadia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Gordy's Place—Pet and family-friendly Bar Harbor home minutes from Acadia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gordy's Place—Pet and family-friendly Bar Harbor home minutes from Acadia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gordy's Place—Pet and family-friendly Bar Harbor home minutes from Acadia located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bar Harbor Whale Watching and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Newlin Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hollace D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quiet home
Gordy’s place was a lovely house to stay in while on vacation in MDI. It was very clean, decorated really well- we loved the art on the walls- comfortable living room space, very quiet & stocked with just about anything you might need. The location was great for us. Jean was very responsive & super friendly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja M., Morris Plains

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal Property
Book this house. It is so beautiful in every way. The kitchen is well appointed with literally everything you could need for cooking. It is a 5 minute drive to the main entrance of Acadia. Visiting the Park is a snap. Bar Harbor & Hannaford supermarket ten minutes. The house is clean and the host has everything explained with notes and directions. We loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Bar Harbor Vacation!
House is updated with great outdoor space!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional!
Dear Jean Nothing but praise to you and your family for providing a exceptionally equipped kitchen, beautifully decorated, cozy comfortable sleeping arrangements, we’ll supplied bathroom facilities, enjoyable outdoor space and great music collection. Our first trip to Maine will be one that we will cherish for years to come. And your comfortable home has certainly contributed to that! I would also like to thank you for accommodating both of our family pets, Olive and Cooper. It was apparent that your home is one that is very fond of their four legged family members! So with all that said…don’t change a thing😊! Best Regards The Shay’s
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family retreat in MDI
We feel right at home at Gordy’s Place and appreciate the thoughtfulness of hosts. The location is great for visiting Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The home is clean and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jean Karutis

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Our family has been visiting Acadia for years. We lived in upstate New York, and spent a few weeks every year in Maine for over 20 years. We realized our dream of buying a home here, and are happy to welcome you to it! We learned from all of our stays in Maine what makes for a relaxing, beautiful vacation home, and have used that to make our home perfect for your family.

Why they chose this property

You'll be hard pressed to find another property with all the stunning amenities, household items, and items for daily living that we provide at Gordy's Place. We have gone out of our way to make this home as well-stocked and furnished as possible, so you just need to bring yourself, your clothes, and some hiking shoes! We love pets—it is named after our dog Gordy, after all!—and welcome well-behaved pets into our home. It's tucked away at the end of a cul de sac, but just minutes -- a short bike ride even -- from the entrance to Acadia or the beach. We put our heart into this home, and know you'll love it as much as we do.
(Follow us on Instagram @gordysplacebarharbor to see more pics of our home, the Bar Harbor area and some awesome shots of Gordy!)

What makes this property unique

Forgot your toothbrush? Need shampoo? Need to do laundry? Don't worry—Gordy's Place is stocked top to bottom with everything you could possibly need. It's also beautifully appointed with high-quality furnishings, and expertly designed to be not just functional, but comfortable and beautiful as well. Our home is registered with the town of Bar Harbor to provide short-term rentals (Permit #1524; License #VR1R24-011) and have been inspected and passed all safety regulations.

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