Perched along the water, this vacation home features 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, accommodating 12 guests. Enjoy ocean views while relaxing on the deck or patio. Engage in nearby activities such as sailing and motorboating, and explore attractions like Asticou Azalea Garden and Thuya Garden. The property is pet-friendly and located near a golf course.
Highlights
Room to spread out
Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Garage parking available
Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Mount Desert, ME
Asticou Azalea Garden
Place, Asticou Azalea Garden
3 min drive
Acadia National Park
Place, Acadia National Park
3 min drive
Thuya Garden
Place, Thuya Garden
4 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
Summer cottage with spacious porch overlooking Gilpatrick Cove near Acadia.
This classic Maine summer cottage offers a quiet shorefront setting overlooking Gilpatrick Cove and Northeast Harbor's Fleet. It's spacious, charming, and full of character—with creaky floorboards, vintage details, and signs of wear that come with age. Best for guests who appreciate a more traditional, unfussy kind of coastal retreat. Available in June, September, and October.
*Advertised rates are for up to 8 people, please note an extra person fee applies up to 12 maximum occupancy. Please note the apartment, VRBO #2288930, is attached to the Main House, which is occupied during your stay.
The Property:
FIRST FLOOR: Large Living Room with fireplace and sliding glass doors to the front deck. Kitchen with a dining table that seats at least six comfortably. Half Bath, Laundry area.
SECOND FLOOR: Primary Bedroom with King bed and water views. En suite Bath with tiled shower, clawfoot tub, and double sinks. Bedroom with Twin beds. Bedroom with a King bed and water views. Bedroom with Twin beds. Full Bath with tiled shower off hall. THIRD FLOOR: Large Bedroom with King bed and water views. Private Full Bath with tub and shower (not renovated). Children's Bedroom with Single bed and water views. Full Bath with combined tub and shower. Children's Bedroom with Twins and water views.
OUTDOOR SPACES: Across to the front and overlooking the water, lovely sunny deck, half of which is covered.
GUEST APARTMENT: Potentially available for an additional fee, an attached guest apartment adds 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for an additional four people. Compact but efficient, the apartment enjoys a private entrance and a private deck overlooking Smallidge Cove. Note that the apartment may or may not be occupied by the owners or other tenants during your stay.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$210/pet. Disclose age, weight and breed of pet.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please bring trash to the top of the driveway early Tue or Fri AM. Trash can be stored in the shed and/or the latticed area between the House and Apartment.
Please refer to the emailed welcome packet for more information.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Send an "inquiry" BEFORE booking with a description of your group: include children's ages and pet details, a per pet fee applies.
Advertised rates for 8 ppl; extra fees apply up to 12. No parties, vaping, or smoking permitted in or around the premises.
By proceeding with your booking, you agree to the terms of the Rental Agreement. Failure to follow these terms may result in a lease violation fee.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number N/A
Property # 2267872vb
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
About the area
Northeast Harbor
Located in Northeast Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia 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 cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Jordan Pond House - 15 min drive
Shell - 12 min drive
The Salty Fisherman
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 29 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 23 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Summer cottage with spacious porch overlooking Gilpatrick Cove near Acadia. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Summer cottage with spacious porch overlooking Gilpatrick Cove near Acadia.?
As of 2 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summer cottage with spacious porch overlooking Gilpatrick Cove near Acadia. on 26 Sept 2027 start from AU$8,606, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Summer cottage with spacious porch overlooking Gilpatrick Cove near Acadia.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Summer cottage with spacious porch overlooking Gilpatrick Cove near Acadia.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Summer cottage with spacious porch overlooking Gilpatrick Cove near Acadia.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Summer cottage with spacious porch overlooking Gilpatrick Cove near Acadia. located?
Located in the heart of Northeast Harbor, this golf holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Northeast Harbor Golf Club and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Acadia National Park. Asticou Azalea Garden and Thuya Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Location and view was great.The house had a lot of charm. Updated kitchen and bathrooms were very good.Some issues based on being an older propery (several of the internal doors did not close - bedrooms , bathrooms). Would definitly recommend this property.
We fell in love with the charm and welcoming home of aunt Hannah’s. This home was equipped with all of our needs and the view was amazing! We would highly recommend and stay again !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you appreciated the charm of Aunt Hannah's. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Our family of 4 siblings and our 4 spouses loved staying at Aunt Hannah's. We enjoyed exploring everything Acadia NP, plus boat tour, Granite museum, and more. Since it was cool fall weather we enjoyed a comforting fire every evening. The beds are comfortable, and each couple enjoyed their own Bastrop.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2024
Valerie,
Thank you for leaving such a sweet review for Aunt Hannah's Pasture. We hope your family will return!
Best,
Marla J.
This is a large old house with many bedrooms and baths. Great location in Northeast Harbor on an ocean inlet with a large porch overlooking the water. Some of the house has been beautifully renovated (like the kitchen and some of the bathrooms) and some has not. The un-renovated areas retain a rustic charm but could use some refurbishing (replacement of shades, e.g.) Great property for a large group that does not require 4-star hotel luxury.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Lee,
Thank you for your kind and honest review! We appreciate guest feedback and do hope you return someday.
Warm regards,
Marla J.
Loved the location and peace and quiet of the neighborhood. We forgot a couple of items and staff called us quickly to let us know so we could retrieve them. Thank you staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2024
Hi Donald,
We are delighted that you enjoyed your recent stay at Aunt Hannah's and are grateful for your feedback!
Kind regards,
Marla
Great family place. The house is 100 years old and rich with history, old photos and many antiques that harken back to a simpler time. Some of the furniture is definitely dated, but It has a nicely updated large kitchen and wonderful porch to overlook Gilpatrick Cove. The house was nicely stocked. Overall, we loved the experience and would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
Thank you kindly for writing a review of Aunt Hannah's Pasture. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the rich history of the house as well as the wonderful porch overlooking Gilpatrick Cove!
We look forward to your return.
Marla J.
The Knowles Company
We had a great stay at this home! The waterfront views are amazing. There are steps down to the water but this is NOT a beach, but rocky shore akin to most of the island. The home had everything we needed. All bathrooms and the kitchen are updated. The bedrooms and living room are very "campy". Plenty of room for all! Stayed with 6 adults and 5 kids ranging from 5 years to a few months!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Erin,
Thank you for sharing this wonderful five star review ! We appreciate your comments and hope you will return.
Best,
Marla
We stayed here for our wedding weekend and it was the most lovely house for our friends and family to stay in with us. Enough space for us all the spread out, but also come together and visit. Beautiful kitchen, warm living room with easy to use fireplace and beautiful patio with yard looking over the water. We rented the attached apartment but had we not, it would have been a bit strange to have a larger group here in such close quarters with people in the apartment also since there’s not a lot of privacy between to two spaces but it worked out perfectly for us! Will never ever forget our stay here. It was magical!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2022
Sara,
We are so happy to hear that your special weekend was magical!! I thought about you several times over the weekend and was hopeful all went off without a hitch!
Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review for Aunt Hannah's Pasture and for renting through The Knowles Company.
Warm regards,
We stayed with a large group for a family wedding. The house was large enough for everyone to be comfortable, and was very well equipped. However, there were a few issues- the en-suite bathroom on the 3rd floor was described as “not renovated “. This turned out to mean no shower in the tub and separate hot and cold faucets for the sink. The water for that toilet was not turned on, although we managed to fix that. The other bathroom on the third floor was more modern but curiously did not have an outlet, and the ceiling was in need of repair.
The rooms on all the other floors were lovely and updated, beds were comfortable too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Edith,
Thank you kindly for your feedback and compliments! We appreciate receiving this information and will pass along to the owner and caretaker for review. So happy to hear that the rooms and beds were comfortable for your party.
All the best,
Marla
Our family stayed here for a week and had a great time. The location of the house is lovely and the house is spacious and the rooms are nicely arranged.The kitchen is wonderful as is the porch and living room space. The 2nd floor bathrooms are attractively renovated. We were greeted by a huge vase of flowers, which was great. Overall I highly recommend, but there are some issues. We did notice that the photos make the master bedrooms look much more elegant than they are. The bedrooms, particularly the large 3rd floor bedroom, are pretty run-down. The walls need painting and some of the furniture is in disrepair. The 3rd floor bathroom and closet are pretty sad looking. We also couldn’t get the front door to lock, which didn’t seem like much of a problem since the neighborhood seems so safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2022
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for your review of Aunt Hannah's Pasture. We appreciate your feedback and will be passing it along to the owners. The house is being renovated in stages and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed many rooms, the spaciousness of the house, and the covered porch.
Kind regards,
Marla J.
The Knowles Company
This house was lovely. Perfectly clean, beautifully remodeled bathrooms and kitchen. The location on the bay was incredible with amazing views and so close to Bar Harbor without the business. I would love to give it 4.5 stars, we had just a few issues, it felt more like a duplex than the listing made it sound. You share the entire kitchen/family room wall with the “guest house” and only a hook and eyelet on our side of the shared kitchen door kept us apart. The guest house had no way whatsoever to lock us out. That felt odd. Our other issue was the doors. The front door can only be unlocked from the outside, the patio door could not be locked no matter how hard we tried, bedroom doors would not close, and my kids locked themselves in the third floor bathroom with an almost impossible to unlock door. The weather was perfect while we were there otherwise the lack of central heat may be an issue. Having said that, those were rather minor issues, the house was so spacious and so charming and otherwise perfect for our needs. We would absolutely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2021
Thank you for your review! We agree that the views are amazing and updated kitchen and bathrooms are wonderful. I have tweaked the description of the listing per your suggestions and passed along the suggestions to the owner.
We hope you return!
Warm regards,
Marla Jones and The Knowles Company
Rustic charm with a breathtaking view. Easy to find, well stocked with travel and kitchen essentials which made visiting a breeze.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2026
Hi Matthew,
We are glad to hear that you found the house to be well-stocked and you enjoyed the rustic charm!
Thank you for your kind review.
Best,
Marla on behalf of the owners and rental team
beautiful views. house was perfect and as described
everything was perfect. was super nice and perfect place close to Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2021
Thank you for your review, Maria ! We are delighted to hear that Aunt Hannah's Pasture met your expectations. Please reach out if you would like to return sometime.
Kind regards,
Marla J.
The Knowles Co.
The house was great, very big, just enough space for everyone, well equipped with everything you might need. The only thing - looks like bedrooms on the third floor need some fresh paint on the walls.
The backyard was even better, such a beautiful view at the water and forest.
We did yoga on the patio on sunny day and it felt so good.
Good location, and communication
Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2021
Hi Julia,
Thank you for the five star review of Aunt Hannahs Pasture! We appreciate your suggestions and agree that this house is spacious, well equipped AND has a beautiful view!
Kind regards,
Marla J.
The Knowles Co.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Mary C.
6 Oct 2025
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
About the host
Hosted by Marla Jones, Online Market Agent at The Knowles Company
Located on Mount Desert Island surrounded by Acadia National Park, The Knowles Company has been a successful rental and real estate business since 1898. As a representative for the property owner, our experienced and knowledgeable rental professionals work as a team to provide the tenant guest with a level of personalized assistance to ensure an excellent rental experience.
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