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Eco-friendly butterfly haven, waterview, pets, near Acadia National Park

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The entrance to our private road just after a rain shower. House is on left
Expansive water views from bedroom, which exits directly onto porch
View of the tidal estuary and babbling brook from Riverview bedroom
Garden View Bedroom sleeps up to 4
Meadow view bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Trenton, ME
  • Wild Acadia Fun Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Meadow View

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

River View

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Eco-friendly butterfly haven, waterview, pets, near Acadia National Park

Located steps from the new Acadia Gateway Center. Pick up your park pass right across the street and leave your car if you wish to take the free Island Explorer bus into the park.

Enjoy a cozy place to kick back after hiking or sightseeing. You'll sleep peacefully out of the noise and traffic of Bar Harbor and wake up just minutes from Acadia National Park, restaurants and shopping. You will have the downstairs unit of a duplex all to yourselves, with your own private entrance.

Relax on the porch, wander our brookside trail and the organic pollinator-friendly gardens. Keep an eye out for eagles, great blue herons, ducks, foxes and perhaps even a seal! Enjoy our night-time dark skies for breathtaking views of the milky way as you sit around the fire pit.

Sweeping views of a tidal estuary just steps from the back porch. Kayak and canoe put-in. It is a short paddle from here into Frenchman Bay with gorgeous views of Mount Desert Island. (You can order boats delivered by a local outfit ahead of time and keep them here during your stay.) Volta, an indoor climbing gym, is within walking distance.

We are proud to be a green vacation rental. Certified as a National Wildlife Foundation native wildlife habitat and a Monarch Waystation. We are also active in our local Project Drawdown and have committed to reduce our carbon footprint. Our electricity and HVAC are powered by solar panels. We use green cleaners and non-toxic shampoo and conditioner. Our energy efficient heat pump has AC for those hot summer days.

This is a no-smoking facility. No smoking is allowed in the house or on the grounds.

Pet friendly
Please inquire if you would like to bring a pet. We provide a dog bed and bowls to welcome your furry companion. There is an additional one-time nonrefundable $200 pet fee collected through the platform at the beginning of your stay.

Property manager

Barb
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack n Play available upon request
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
1 well-behaved dog ok
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in apartment or on grounds

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Close windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Government ID must match name on reservation.
We are on a septic system. Do not put grease or food down the drain. Only toilet paper and human waste may go into toilet.
No smoking inside or on the grounds, and no cigarette butts in trash or on the grounds.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Trenton

Located in Trenton, this apartment is on the waterfront. 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 Wild Acadia Fun Park and Seacoast Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Trenton, ME

What's nearby

  • Wild Acadia Fun Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 24 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Village Green - 30 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 30 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 36 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joes - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eco-friendly butterfly haven, waterview, pets, near Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Eco-friendly butterfly haven, waterview, pets, near Acadia National Park ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eco-friendly butterfly haven, waterview, pets, near Acadia National Park ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eco-friendly butterfly haven, waterview, pets, near Acadia National Park located?

This family-friendly Trenton apartment building is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Kisma Preserve and Trenton Health Center. Acadia National Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

Really peaceful

Nicely appointed place. Had everything we needed plus more. Good location off of Mt Desert Island. It’s very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Tiffany C.

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

A great family vacation!

A wonderful property to enjoy and relax at while exploring Maine!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Beautiful lake spot

We had a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

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

Perfect place relaxing stay

Great stay, beautiful property, comfortable home. Host was well organized.0
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy T.

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

Perfect place

Barb’s home is the perfect place to stay. The unit was lovely and the setting near the river and gardens is beautiful. Close to Acadia, Bar Harbor and there are many things to see and do. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lee D.

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

Very beautiful place

Nice stay; very personable host. Water access was not as anticipated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna D.

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

Riverfield is a lovely Acadia home base

Easy communication with owner on a lovely property just over the bridge from Mount Desert Island. This was our first trip to Maine and Barbara’s Riverfield house helped make it a trip to remember! Very clean, lovely property, magnificent morning coffee views.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelia P.

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

Spring break in Acadia

Highly recommended! Wonderful house at a very convenient location, outstanding cleanliness and with all amenities needed. The owner is extremely kind, very responsive and helpful. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

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

Perfect location

Everything was amazing. Perfect location, right between local town and bar harbor. 7 mins from the best lobster ever!! Trenton lobster. You wake up to the most gorgeous lake view. Barb made everything feel like home away from home. Cannot wait to come back one day. Thank you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Pleasant stay in Trenton!

The House at Riverfield was lovely. Extremely clean and organized. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay including beach umbrellas and chairs! The mornings on the porch with our coffee and views of the flowers and Jordan River were amazing. We had great contact with Barb as well. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Amazing Stay

We had a wonderful time at the property. It had all the items that we needed for our stay and the views and property itself were perfect for the five of us. We especially enjoyed the trail in the woods that led back to a waterfall and the amazing views from the back porch. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenn B.

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

Excellent Stay

Barbara was the perfect host! The apartment was perfect and the view out the back windows was so beautiful! The drive to Acadia National Park was only 10 minutes away. Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Great peaceful locale

Great experience. Accommodations were amazing. The little touches by the owner really added to our experience and enjoyment of the property. We'd definitely stay here again. Great distance from the national park and Bar Harbor. Very peaceful and serene.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krysti T.

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

Perfect slice of Maine

I wouldn’t change a thing about this place. We’re so grateful for Barb. She was an amazing host and her home is a little alive Maine all to yourself.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rusty D.

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

Quiet, Comfortable, and clean

This quiet location was perfect for our family of 5, with 3 teens, conveniently located a short drive from Acadia but away from all the busyness of Bar Harbor. The home was clean, a little rustic (in a charming way) and our Hostess was wonderful to work with. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

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

Friends from CST class of 1980

The property was beautiful and the cabin was quaint and serene. Thank you for such great accommodations. Trenton is close to all the attractions and a stone's throw from Acacia National Park which we frequented often to participate in hikes, biking and watching sunsets.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Quiet, secluded, and just short drive to the park.

My family really enjoyed our stay at this property. This was the perfect place to be able to quickly access the park and yet relax outdoors in the evening away from any crowds. The property had more than enough space for our family of four with comfortable furniture and everything else we needed during our stay. It is also very close to a number of great places to eat close by. The owner is very hospitable and kept us updated on anything that we needed to know before and during our stay. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B., Norway, Maine

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

Clean, Comfortable and Great Communication

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at River Field. Barb’s communication was excellent from start to finish, including information in the house for activities to enjoy. The kitchen and bathroom were well stocked; little things like night lights, luggage racks, extra blankets were all appreciated. Did I mention the view and that we could bring our dog? Don’t miss this peaceful retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Great stay and location in ME

We absolutely loved our rental in Trenton. It was a perfect fit for our family of five. We loved how the location was so easy to access and a short drive to Acadia, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. The landscape and water vista at the house are gorgeous, and we enjoyed some quiet evenings after our long hikes on the back patio watching the birds and the tide rise. Check in and check out were easy, except for the fact that we would’ve enjoyed one more day of vacation in Maine. :-) We highly recommend this rental and a trip to Maine!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Heaven

Barb is wonderful and the house is perfect with everything that you need, including an embracing interior. If you sit on the back veranda from sunrise to sunset you will see a different shade of Monet's The Seine at Giverny; the tidal lake is beautiful as it changes colors, and form, throughout the day. You have quick easy access to Rt 3 and the island. It doesn't get much better and the country road to the house is secluded from Rt 3. The quiet is what the doctor ordered and the short sunrise walks, out through the woods and back to the lake, with my lab were priceless. Thanks Barb and we look forward to seeing you again. John, Julia and Zoey
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

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

Great Stay for Acadia vacation!

We travelled to Acadia for 4th of July Weekend. We happened to find this location and it worked out wonderfully! The property is off the main road down a long driveway and very secluded and quiet despite being so close to the highway. It’s right on the Jordan river, which is a ocean inlet and fun to watch the tide and even go explore, if you want. There is a nice porch and fire pit, although we didn’t use it due to exhaustion from hiking. It takes about 25-30 minutes to get anywhere in Acadia, but it’s a very nice drive. The house itself is the lower level of the owners log cabin with separate entrance. We could barely tell she was there. There was a nice couch, TV, WiFi dining table and fully loaded kitchen with spices and everything. She left us a nice snack tray and water cooler for water bottles. The bathroom and bedroom were as described with plenty of towels and blankets. Worked perfectly for our family of six, but would be great for couples, other sized families or friends traveling together. Would not hesitate to stay there again. Thanks for the great accommodations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

A beautiful view to witness Acadia Fall colors

My sister and I loved staying here. Barb has thought of everything to make our stay here comfortable. The place was spotless and the furniture was so comfortable including the beds. We enjoyed sitting on the back deck enjoying the beautiful view in the mornings and at sunset. A wonderful place all in all!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location over looking the Jordan river

Barb our host thought of everything for a enjoyable time at her lovely home. Really close to everything. She even gave us some great places to eat local as well in Bar Harbor. On the go from morning to night. Did not get to enjoy the desk or walking down to Jordan River.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

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

Nice getaway

We had a wonderful time! We drove up from Chicago and the check in was very easy! It was clean, comfortable and inviting. Barb was friendly and easy to get in touch with. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Barb

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I'm a retired educator and have traveled extensively throughout Central America and Mexico. I enjoy birding, kayaking, and hiking and I'm learning photography. I've been coming to Maine since I was a kid and will always think of it as a magical place. I am so grateful to live here full time now!

Why they chose this property

This property has been in my family for two generations and I hope to pass it on to my own children. We made wonderful memories here, and I hope you will, too.

What makes this property unique

The beauty of the tidal river with ever-changing views of birds, wildlife and sunlight reflecting off the water will wash your cares away. At the same time it is convenient to hiking, kayaking, shopping and tourist attractions.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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