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Picturesque New England Farmhouse-style home on lovely grounds near Bar Harbor

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View from Sand Point Road
View from backyard grounds
Glassed in Sunporch with Breakfast Eat-In
Library / Study
Dining Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Village Green
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Study

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Picturesque New England Farmhouse-style home on lovely grounds near Bar Harbor

4 miles from downtown Bar Harbor, 2 miles from Acadia National Park entrance. The property is in a very desirable, rural/wooded neighborhood on quiet Sand Point Road, across street from Frenchman Bay with peek ocean views. Authentic 1865 New England Farmhouse-style home with newly restored traditional interior and modern conveniences, on 2 acres of lovely grounds with lawn, rosa rugosa bushes, mature apple, spruce, pine trees and gardens surrounding the building and in stone wall beds; and a covered stone well. The back three-quarter acre is a woodlot of tall, spaced pine and spruce clear at ground level for easy walking on covering bed of pine needles. Seasonal stream bordering the property that for almost all of the year runs in cascades over miniature stone falls and pools as it flows to the ocean close by. Nearby access to the shore stone beach. Walk to Salisbury Cove, mini-golf, restaurants, convenience store and ice cream shop. Near hiking, biking, shopping, fishing and swimming.


Total Rate and Booking Procedure: •*Maine's 9% lodging tax added to rate (all other fees included in rate)
•Booking Procedure:
specified deposit due to confirm reservations for weekly stays, remainder due one month prior to arrival date, total is required as deposit for stays of less than a week (security deposit due 2 weeks prior to arrival)

Additional Discount also offered to repeat renters!
FeesTax Rate: 9.0%

Check-In / Check-Out:

Check – In is anytime after 4 pm. Arrive at the house per directions given above and unload and make yourselves comfortable. The house will be unlocked. Call upon arriving and a rental representative will come by shortly to answer any questions you may have. Please call at any time during your stay if you need anything or have any problems.

The telephone land line at 208 Sand Point Road is ( 2 0 7 ) 2 8 8 – 8950.



Any instructions necessary for Internet, WIFI, cable TV, DVD player, phone, appliances, heat, etc. will be on sheets in the house and in the info packet you received. However, don’t hesitate to call 266 – 4565 if you have a problem or can’t figure out something.

Check – Out is by 11 am the following Saturday. PLEASE LEAVE THE KEY INSIDE AND THE HOUSE UNLOCKED UPON DEPARTURE. Please notify us if you feel you have damaged anything. (No worries about a broken glass or plate or two.) After we visit the house to clean, damage deposit will no longer be held, unless, of course, there is any real damage.

Driving Directions :
From I 95 Approaching Bangor:
Approaching Bangor take exit 182A to merge onto I 395 East toward Bangor. Take exit 6A to merge onto US 1A East / Wilson St. toward Ellsworth/Bar Harbor/US 1/Coastal Route. Continue onto High St. in Ellsworth. Continue onto Bar Harbor Rd. ME 3 East toward Bar Harbor.





From Bangor International Airport:
Head southeast on Godfrey Blvd. Take first right to stay on Godfrey Blvd. Turn right at Union St. Continue over bridge to Brewer and onto US 1A East / Wilson St. toward Ellsworth/Bar Harbor/US 1/Coastal Route. Continue onto High St. in Ellsworth. Continue onto Bar Harbor Rd. ME 3 East toward Bar Harbor.

From Coastal Route US-1:
At the Route 1 / rte 3 intersection in Ellsworth take Rte 3 east to Bar Harbor.

After crossing the bridge onto Mount Desert Island (approx 8 ½ miles), bear left at the Parkadia gas station split onto Rte 3 to Bar Harbor. Go approx 4 ½ miles and, at the top of the hill across from the Best Western, turn left onto Old Bar Harbor Rd. at the “Sand Point” sign and TAKE AN IMMEDIATE RIGHT ONTO SAND POINT ROAD. The house, white with green roof and shutters, is down 1/3 mile on the right. Look for the “208 Sand Point Rental” sign at the drive.

Property manager

Roland Sosa

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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 in a rural area and 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. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hulls Cove Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Village Green - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fish House Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Paddys Irish Pub Bar Harbor - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picturesque New England Farmhouse-style home on lovely grounds near Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Picturesque New England Farmhouse-style home on lovely grounds near Bar Harbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque New England Farmhouse-style home on lovely grounds near Bar Harbor located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Hulls Cove Visitor Center. Bar Harbor Whale Watching and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 87 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julianna B.

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

Great Stay!

We had a lovely stay in this cozy little home. It was in great proximity to Bar Harbor shopping and restaurants— just a quick drive. Check in/out process was super simple and the property manager, Roland, was very helpful. Bonus points because the home had a pack-and-play and high chair available for use! 10/10!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Vintage Charm

This lovely historic home was perfect for our girls getaway. Close to Bar Harbor and other amenities. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

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

Great spot for a great trip

House was incredibly clean. Check in and check out process was extremely easy. Communication with the property manager was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

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

Maine

Great location, no complaints
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Luca D.

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

Cosy old house

The house is very picturesque and cosy, it has a lot of space and the quiet location in the woods allows for very good night sleeps. The brand new grill in the garden was great for BBQ. The house is old: with a renovation and newer kitchen appliances I would have rated it 5 stars. Roland was a very reliable and kind host
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Large house close to Acadia

Large home with character about 15 minutes from Acadia. House enabled us all to have our private space after long days in the park. Two bathrooms would have been ideal but one was sufficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Theodore B.

Liked: Check-in, location

Maine vacation house

The house has a gravel driveway on a hill. No walkway to the house. You walk up a grass hill with a couple of slate stones scattered about. Not safe at all for anyone with walking or balance issues. All the furniture is uncomfortable and looks as if it was purchased at yard sales. The stairs going to the 2nd floor are not up to code. Again, dangerous for children, elderly or people with balance issues. All beds are very cheap mattresses and very uncomfortable. The tub has a fireplace hanging over part of it and the toilet is a little tiny thing. There is a 3-season porch that only has windows that do not open. No screens to enjoy the weather or crickets. Ridiculous! All windows are original from 1800's and most do not even work or open. The front and back doors are also original always stick shut. I asked if there was a grill and was told YES! It was a rotted piece of junk. It had Coke cans holding up the gas jets. The front panel and the bottom were completely rotted off. They attached an aluminum tray to replace the rotted bottom to catch droppings and grease. A complete fire hazard! We were going to at least try it since we bought $200.00 worth of items to grill but the propane bottle was empty! I wasted my money on items to grill as there was no usable grill on the property. We had to fry steak tips and chicken wings on the house stove. I feel that we were over charged for this property. Do not rent this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela G.

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

Nice older home in amazing neighborhood

This is a quaint older home with a picturesque yard complete with wishing well.. it’s in an attractive neighborhood (great for walking) and very near entrance to Arcadia. The master bedroom and enclosed porch are a joy to experience. It is an older home as described with casual decor. Host was responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Kevin and Mary Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location, house needs some upgrades

We had a very nice stay and the house was fine for our needs, but it could be so much nicer with some upgrades. The beds were very comfortable and there were plenty of towels and supplies. The house is very roomy with lots of space to spread out and the enclosed front porch is where we spent most of our time. The only bathroom is upstairs, it really could use a half bath downstairs. The windows are not in good shape, most don't open or are very hard to open. The dishwasher is a portable that you have to move and connect to the kitchen sink, which means you can't really use the kitchen sink while the dishwasher is hooked up to it, and the kitchen sink is the only place to wash your hands or get water downstairs. The stove needs all the drip pans replaced, they are rusted/burnt thru and some of the plastic knobs are broken. The cookware was ok, but we had to search through all the teflon pans to try and find some that were not all beat up, they need to throw away many of the teflon pans. Host needs to get some large plastic spoons, so people aren't using metal ones on the teflon pans. The main lock on the back door was broken and the owner added a small slide lock, which would not keep anyone out, if they were trying to break in, based on a previous review, it has been like this for over a year. The outside of the house needs painting and the owner stated that it is hard to get that done when guest are staying there, which is true, but he needs to get it done. There was no gutter to catch the rain coming off the roof at the front landing, so if you had to come or go during a rain storm, then you had to walk under a waterfall, this needs to be fixed. Upstairs at the end of the hall leading to the bathroom, there is a two inch step up that is a tripping hazard, I am surprised no one else has mentioned this and I am surprised the owner has not done anything to mitigate or at least make it more clear that it is there. Overall we had a nice stay and the owner is a very nice man and very responsive, if you need him for anything.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

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

Charming older home with lots of character.

Charming older home with lots of character. The staircase is very steep and would not be recommended for small children or those with difficulty walking/climbing. Good amount of space for people to spread out between living area, dining room, sun room. Kitchen had all supplies needed. Could use a couple new ice cube trays. Nice, quiet neighborhood. Great location for Acadia National Park. Short ride for getting to downtown Bar Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Quaint New England Home

Love the feel, look, and smell of a beautiful old homestead. It made us feel so relaxed and at peace. Hope to go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy E.

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

As adverstised!

House was close to Bar Harbor and Acadia entrance. House is very old, which added to its charm. Host was very attentive. We had an issue with hot water and it was fixed within hours!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Amy M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

not as advertised

Huge black mold problem, air scrubbers in every room. shower doesn't drain, tv doesn't work (no batteries in remote and nona available to replace) smoke detectors beeping, had to take batteries out, again none to replace (huge safety issue.) No response from property manager while we were there or after. had to file a complaint with VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

MARY I., Ohio

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

Great location

Very quite, secluded location. Reminded me of my grandma’s farmhouse. Loved the lovely front enclosed porch. We had 4 adults and managed to get by with one bathroom, but as a friendly suggestion would recommend a mirror in the bedrooms, with nearby outlet for doing hair or makeup.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan K., Dunedin, FL

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

Cute Old House In A Great Location

The rental was fantastic for our family's stay in Bar Harbor. It is 10 minutes to the Acadia Entrance and downtown Bar Harbor, so the location is great while also not being in the busy downtown. The property is very cute with a classic old house that fits exactly what you would expect when you go to Maine. The description is accurate and the house had everything we need for our stay. I would highly recommend this rental for anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Mary D.

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

Good location

We loved the location, out of town, near the water. This is a very old house, a bit of a musty smell. Adequately suited out needs though. The stairs to the only bathroom are very steep and would not be appropriate for children or anyone with mobility issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Nice retreat!

This is a nice old home and it is accurately described. It’s charming and quirky. I grew to really like it over the days we stayed there. We found everything we needed and Roland was responsive to questions. I liked the area - quiet neighborhood. It’s a nice road for a run or walk. We frequently saw a deer family grazing in the front yard. We liked the basketball hoop in the driveway. It’s a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Rebecca M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Wonderful location, uncomfortable house.

This house could be so gorgeous. The surrounding property and location are beautiful and prime for spending time exploring Acadia and eating lobster rolls. It had several issues that made it uncomfortable as guests. Perhaps temperature control is not always important in Maine, but in August it was really hot and humid. Three of the four sleeping spaces do not have AC at all. The numerous reviews about the musty odor are correct for the downstairs. The upstairs smells fine. We are totally not a picky group, but I would say that we noted worn furniture, window panes that were cracked and held in place by tape, and 'curtains' that were simply tacked over the window. Additionally, the owner arrived without notice on our first day to bring TP/paper towels (which was appreciated) and entered the house in order to reiterate that we start laundry prior to leaving (not really appreciated). Despite these relatively minor issues, we had a grand time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M., Beaumont

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

Farm House on Great Lot

It's a farm house, it took care of my family very well for 4 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don D., Arlington Heights, IL

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

Great place to stay!

My family of 5 loved this charming house. Great location, only 10 - 12 minutes from Bar Harbor. The owner, Roland, was very responsive. Bought the best blueberry pie ever just 3 doors down too! We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom Y.

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

Great stay

Had a great time, owner is super responsive and accommodating. It is a rustic, older farmhouse home and has all the charm and qualities as such. I think some of the negative reviews are from people coming in with different expectations and didn’t look at the reviews or pics. Multiple air purifiers throughout the home helped with my kids allergies. Clean and linens and paper products provided. Again, as others have said- pay attention to the description- there is only ONE bathroom on the second floor (I missed it the first time I read the description and didn’t pick up on it until I read reviews). If this will be an issue, you’ve been warned, our family did fine and the boys learned a little patience and to appreciate their own 2.5 bathroom home a little more. Otherwise this is a great property- literally 10 min door to door to downtown bar harbor. I will be coming back with our next trip to acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Lovely home, great location

We loved our stay. It’s the perfect location and close to just about everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angelina H.

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

Family vacation.

Great location to town. Comfortable home with ample seating for a group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric S., Warwick

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

Perfect family vacation house

The house was everything we could have asked for and only a short commute from Downtown Bar Harbor. Everything from shops to mini golf for the kids to Acadia National Park within 10 to 15 minutes of the house. The house was extremely clean and Incredibly unique, especially if you love that old house feel. You can tell that the walls probably had stories to tell! The entire family had an amazing time. I would highly recommend this property, and will definitely look to rent it again in the future.

8/10 Good

Johana O., New York, NY

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

Short drive to Acadia

We stayed 2 nights and got to explore bar harbor and acadia (~10 min drive). To be honest we didn't spend that much time in the home or surrounding grounds, but the house was clean and had plenty of rooms for our family- traveling were my husband, our baby, my mother in law and I. We covered the stairs with a chair because of our little one. We may be a little technology inept, but we were unable to get the tv to work. It was perfectly suitable home for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Roland Sosa

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Languages:

English, Spanish