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Birch Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 4

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Property grounds
Beach
Dining
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Garland Farm
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, beach near Hadley Point Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Garland Farm
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1, sleeps 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Birch Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 4

Birch Chalet is a comfy and cozy chalet perched on a bluff overlooking Frenchman Bay with commanding, broad views. Steps take you to 600 feet of private shore front. It has large picture windows facing the bay and sliders to the deck. With two bedrooms, it sleeps 4 and it has a fold out futon, as well. It has an open concept living/dining/kitchen area, two private bedrooms, one bath with a shower, but no tub. There is also an outdoor shower.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Larger dog? Send an email to Peter, the owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
It's ok if your dog is larger than 50 lbs, just let me know. Please use the dedicated pet waste bins and please keep your pet off the furniture.
Once the reservation is confirmed through VRBO all communication between guests and owner is through regular email and mobile phone.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2208661vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this chalet is in a rural area and on the beach. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • beach near Hadley Point Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Garland Farm - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aloha - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪2 Cats - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birch Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Birch Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 4?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Birch Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birch Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birch Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 4 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bar Harbor chalet is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Garland Farm and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peter was an excellent host. Very attentive and responsive. The location is beautiful. We had a wonderful stay!! Couldn't be happier with this vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Thanks for coming. Please let me know if you think of ways i can make Birch more enjoyable for future guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic view with a full kitchen. This is the perfect place to visit Acadia National Park and the town of Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property has an excellent location to Acadia with terrific views. It is well stocked with everything you need supported by excellent local travel ideas from the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Thanks for coming, glad you had a great stay. Let me know if you can think of ways to enhance the experience for future guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect home base for exploring the island. Peter was great to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful setting but close enough to the park for easy access to trails and activities. We loved being able to see the sunsets and sunrises over the water. Magic!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birch Chalet was the perfect place to stay while exploring Acadia and Bar Harbor. The outdoor deck overlooking the bay is great for Sunrises and sunsets. Peter was extremely responsive with any questions. Highly recommend this hidden gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2025
Thanks, Jeff, it was a pleasure hosting you. Thanks for coming to Bar Harbor. Please let me know if you can think of anything we can do to make Birch more enjoyable for future guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianna F.

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

Sunrise perfection

This is a small, rustic cabin that doesn’t disappoint in terms of location, beautiful views, and convenience. The sunrises off the deck are exquisite and the bed and pillows were totally on point. It is small but mighty in terms of charm and our host was very attentive to a minor issue that arose. I’ll go again and try to get the “big house” for a larger family adventure.
Beautiful sunrise.
Sunset is just as gorg.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Landon P.

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

Fall visit

The was great at communicating leading up to our trip and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The last of activity and restaurants was also extremely helpful. Can’t say enough good things about this place and the view is hard to beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

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

Perfect

It was the most relaxing stay. The weather was perfect. It was near everything that we wanted to do.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Thanks for coming, Tammy. If you can think of ways we can improve Birch for future guests, please let me know.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Amazing little chalet

We loved everything about this little place. The porch was a little piece of heaven and it coupled perfectly with a place up the hill that Peter also owned for a bigger family vacation. (I accidentally left my original review for the chalet there instead of here.) Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thanks for coming, Caroline. I am glad to know you enjoyed your stay. Please let me know if you can think of ways that I can make Birch more enjoyable for future guests-Peter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

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

Serene and beautiful

The cabin has an amazing view- sunrise and sunset are magical. We also saw eagles which was very cool. The cabin is close to Acadia but removed from the hustle and bustle of bar harbor. The bedrooms are on the small side so hard to fit the crib for our baby but otherwise it had everything we needed for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

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

Peaceful but close to the action

We had a great stay. We watched the sunrise each morning, pleasantly surprised by eagles flying past the deck and cautiously passing deer drive in most evenings. The rustic cabin with modern conveniences offered solitude, yet close to Bar Harbor, Acadia, and Southwest Harbor. Hadly Point Beach around the corner is a hidden gem for sunsets and star gazing. Peter was a great host as well and a very responsive communicator.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
Thanks for coming, Rich. Glad you enjoyed your stay. If you can think of ways I can make Birch more enjoyable for future guests, please let me know.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alaine K.

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

Authentic experience

This cabin was so cute inside and perfectly located just north of Bar Harbor. The location on the water with access to a tidal flat provided amazing views. Our group had so much fun harvesting mussels right outside and cooking them ourselves. Clean and cozy interior. Only notes would be the skylights in each room do not have shades to shield you from waking up at 5am to the sunrise, and the driveway required 4 wheel drive on our truck to navigate the steepness and loose gravel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

A beautiful and peaceful Maine vacation

My family and I stayed here early in June! We loved it! The chalet has everything you need. The owner responds quickly and is very thoughtful! He even leaves recipes and popover trays! The most memorable part of the trip is my kids collected mussels on the shore and steamed them! I will recommend this chalet!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Thanks for coming, Pamela. It would be a pleasure to host you again. If you can think of any ways we can make Birch more comfortable for our guests, please let me know. I am so glad you enjoyed the mussels and tried your hand at popovers. They're really not so difficult, eh? Who needs Jordan Pond House? All the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Wonderful chalet

We had a wonderful stay, check in was smooth and easy, Peter was great about keeping us up to date with possible early check-in. The Bluebery Pie and Preserves were excellent! Peter was great with communication and giving recommendations for things to do and places to eat. The binder was extremely helpful. Thanks for a great stay Peter!! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Thanks for coming, Amy, and let me know if you can think of ways I can make the stay more enjoyable for future guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie G.

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

Fall Adventure

This was a beautiful scenic retreat - cabin with a view you’ve never experienced! We enjoyed the feel of the outdoors without camping. It was all we needed for resting every night after a long day of Acadia National Park adventures. It was cold in October but there were small heaters in every room to keep us warm.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2023
Thanks for coming, Katie. Please let me know if you have any ideas how to make birch more enjoyable for future guests. Your input is important. Peter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peggy V.

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

Cabin with a view!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Birch Cabin. We could watch the sunrise, eagles fly past seals in the bay and lobster fisherman check their traps every morning while drinking coffee from the deck or living room window. We had everything we needed and loved being a part of the Maine’s woods and cove experience. Peter is a fantastic host and communicator. The location is very close to Acadia National Park and the town of Bar Harbor. A really great authentic Maine experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol O.

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

Birch Chalet holiday

Pleasant space, good location, and lovely setting. A few improvements, however, would be welcome, and a note with those details was left for the property owner/manager. Unfortunately, efforts to contact property managers will on the property were unsuccessful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2022
Sorry to hear that you had trouble reaching our caretaker. He was under some pressure at the time and he apologizes. However, you had my personal email address, my mobile phone number, and also the VRBO app if all else fails and no attempts were made to reach me. There were no comments left for us in the chalet. If you have have comments, please send them to me directly using my email address. I am always looking for ways to improve the experience for future guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolene S.

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

Perfect Getaway

The birch cottage was our ideal getaway…peaceful, cozy, and views that are absolutely breathtaking. The proximity to everything MDI has to offer can’t be beat. Rev Peter has provided a nice compilation of favorite restaurants, hikes, markets, etc that we referenced daily. We especially enjoyed the restaurants Havana and Ironboard, based on his recommendations. The cottage itself is well equipped, which made eating in easy and enjoyable. We booked the birch cottage so that we would have something pretty to look at while our toddler napped in the afternoons. The views at this property far exceeded our expectations. This is truly a gem of a property. We hope to visit again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2021
Thanks for your affirming words, Jolene. I am glad you enjoyed Birch. Let me know if you think of ways we can make Birch more homey and join us again any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Relaxing family getaway!!

Loved Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Salsbury Cove/Birch Chalet was perfect, we had beautiful sunrises every morning. A nature lovers in delight, we were greeted by a deer on our way down the driveway. Saw all kinds of birds, seagulls, loons, woodpeckers and even a bald eagle. Had a hummingbird fly around us on the deck. Saw otters in the morning, loved the sound of the waves crashing and watching the tides change! Peter was a fantastic host, he had everything available that you could possibly want. The area was very peaceful, chalet was very cozy. Location was easy to get around the whole island, lots of great restaurants if you didn't want to cook. Would definitely come back. We would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2022
Thanks for staying with us and thanks for your affirming words. We strive to make the experience at Birch unforgettable. Please let me know if you think of anything we can do, any amenities, comforts, et., to make the experience even more enjoyable. Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Never wanted to leave!

Peter's beautiful cabin was the perfect launching point for us for visiting Acadia and the surrounding area. The view out the living room/kitchen and on the deck is simply amazing. The sunrises were spectacular and the sound of waterfowl was everywhere all the time. I saw a bald eagle fly right by the house. We also saw harbor porpoises, seals, kingfishers, herons, and other waterfowl we don't even know out on the water. The location is very very good. You are not far from Bar Harbor, Acadia, and Southwest Harbor at all. We hiked all over Acadia and enjoyed the scenery. We also enjoyed the local stuff nearby including Mainely Meat, Udder Heaven (incredible ice cream), and putt-putt. Peter was a great host as well. He was very responsive and even helped me recover an important item that I left behind!!! Hope to be back one day!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
Thanks for staying at Birch, Matt. Glad to know you and your family had fun. You might well have heard and seen Lokns too. They're back for Autumn. If you can think of suggestions that I can that I can do to make Birch more enjoyable for future guests, please let me know. If you can think of suggestions that I can that I can do to make Birch more enjoyable for future guests, please let me know.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

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

Charming Beachside Cottage

Beautiful views and a cozy place to lay your head. The host was amazing to us and we would love to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah S.

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

Will be returning!

The cabin was perfect. The caretaker and the owner were open for communication even months prior to our stay. Every question I had was answered, every amenity I needed was available. 15 min from BH and Acadia, stunning views in the morning, noon and night, five minutes from a lobster pound and ten minutes from the airport….This cabin is a hidden gem and I’m hesitant to hype it up so much, because I want it to be available when I need it again! Haha! The cabin was so well taken care of and the kitchen had everything I could need…I’d live here if I could. The cabin made the vacation, trust me. I’d choose Salsbury Cove’s Birch Chalet over any hotel, any bed and breakfast, any time, any day. 10/10, I’m already looking into when I can come back. And that complimentary bottle of blueberry jam?! I already ordered a case of it from Maine. I’m hooked. Thanks Peter!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Beautiful Views!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cabin in the woods that is so convenient to so many things to do. The views from the cabin are wonderful and the pictures don’t do it justice. Owner was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Peter Miano

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I first came to Maine and Mt. Desert Island as an 18 year old bound for a year long volunteer assignment at Our School in Robbinston, about 100 miles east of MDI. That is when I fell in love with the land and seascapes of Maine, its natural beauty, its powerful seasons (if you haven't discovered Maine in Winter, maybe now is the time), and its rich heritage. Over the years, I returned often to Acadia and Downeast for family vacations.

purchased this Chalet in 2020

Why they chose this property

After a long, tedious search for a place to buy and enjoy and after several frustrations, I found Shore Haven, although it wasn't called that at the time. It was love a first sight. Its unsurpassed natural setting and extraordinary access to all the amenities of MDI, not to mention all of Downeast and the interior as well, were strong attractions for me. In addition, Shore Haven's house (Overlook) and two chalets (Spruce and Birch) offered the opportunity of welcoming others to enjoy MCI the same way that I do with my family and friends. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. I hope the Maine coast enchants you the way is does me. Relax, have fun, soak up the atmosphere. Welcome to Shore Haven.

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