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Grand Marsh Bay most private waterfront home. Protected habitat - Kayaks Incl

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39 Marsh Road in Gouldsboro. Make this your next place to stay!
39 Marsh Road
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Patio Area on First Level overlooking the water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gouldsboro, ME
  • Schoodic Peninsula
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Rogers Point Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪65 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Grand Marsh Bay most private waterfront home. Protected habitat - Kayaks Incl

The scent of ocean and breezy salt air welcomes you to the Towns of Gouldsboro, Corea and Winter Harbor located on the Schoodic Peninsula. The community offers visitors a spectacular coastline and encapsulates scenic views through parts of Acadia National Park. Several picturesque villages and harbors offer a glimpse of the working waterfronts, from lobster fishing to sailing. The quiet and peaceful community shines with several restaurants, kayaking tours, monthly concerts, lobster dinners, antiques, a bell foundry and pottery, art, craft and woodworking shops. Visit and enjoy relaxing sunrises and some of the most remarkable sunsets.

Acadia has new trails in Winter Harbor 8.5 miles of new biking paths and 4 miles of new hiking trails. The parking area is on Schoodic Loop Road, about 1 mile south of Route 186 in Winter Harbor. Satellite parking will be available at the Masonic Lodge and Winter Harbor Town Office on School Street in Winter Harbor.

Forbes Pond, Gouldsboro Wildlife-rich wetland habitats of Forbes Pond form the centerpiece of this 927-acre preserve in Gouldsboro that lures wildlife enthusiasts and anglers throughout the year.
Forbes Pond is good for:
Hiking – Explore a two-mile network of three interconnected loop trails that gently weave through attractive forest terrain to a picnic spot on the shores of Forbes Pond. Fishing – Cast your line in search of largemouth bass and other resident fish that await or set your traps after the ice has set in the winter (note: using ATV’s to access the water once the ground has frozen is permitted). Paddling – Tote your kayak or canoe less than a quarter mile to a hand-carry boat launch site for a relaxing paddle around the pond. Birdwatching – Bring your binoculars to enjoy close-up of views of avian species attracted to the preserve’s diverse forest and wetland habitats.

Rental weeks run from Saturday to Saturday. Check in is at 3PM on Saturdays and check out is at 11AM the following Saturday. Shorter or longer stays are welcome as long as they do not interfere with other guest booking their weeks from Saturday to Saturday. Please contact the owner if there are any special request.



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Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gouldsboro

Located in Gouldsboro, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Chapter Two Art Gallery and Bar Harbor Whale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bar Harbor Whale Watching and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gouldsboro, ME

What's nearby

  • Bartlett Maine Estate Winery - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Schoodic Peninsula - 17 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Rogers Point Beach - 23 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Acadia National Park - 65 min drive - 61.8 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 69 min drive - 65.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪J.M. Gerrish Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Pickled Wrinkle - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Me & Ben's Dairy Creme - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Downeast Mexican Takeout - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Maine Fair Trade Lobster - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Marsh Bay most private waterfront home. Protected habitat - Kayaks Incl pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Marsh Bay most private waterfront home. Protected habitat - Kayaks Incl?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Marsh Bay most private waterfront home. Protected habitat - Kayaks Incl?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grand Marsh Bay most private waterfront home. Protected habitat - Kayaks Incl located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bartlett Maine Estate Winery, Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North, and Mrs JC's WildLife Ecology Center. Schoodic Peninsula and Grindstone Neck Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Great property and a great host

We had such a great visit. I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a wonderful off the beaten path location. Beautiful and peaceful while keeping all of the park within reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Amazing property and Host

Our Gouldsboro stay was amazing and relaxing. The property was well maintained and was on beautiful property with great outdoor space and water views. Phil was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Acadia Get Away

The house was perfect, location was great. Lots of deer and turkeys. Lots of privacy. Plenty of things to do, canoes, kayaks
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl d.

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

Kayak adventures

The home was immaculate with everything you could possibly need. The owner thought of everything!! Highly recommend if you like kayaking and peace and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

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

A secluded paradise!

Our family had such a memorable time while staying at this house. We drove the hour long drive to Acadia Nat’l Park/Bar Harbor area twice even though our young adult sons would have been happy to meet the days high tide on the bay in the kayaks. The views at Acadia, Schoodic Peninsula and from the living area in the house were all beautiful. Phil and Kim were great and we would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

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

Wonderful vacation spot for family!!!!

Beautiful view from back porch! A fantastic place for a family vacation with kayaks, canoes, paddle boats and fire pit! Great spot for fresh seafood also!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Regan T.

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

Great base for exploring Acadia

Great for families. We loved the separate tv/ family room downstairs for teens. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Private great location fun home

Wonderful property great views had plenty of room for my family of 5, enjoyed the fire pit nighty canoes and kayaks good restaurants and local flare all within a short drive home is well appointed for cooking grilling and enjoying the large property will return soon
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine V.

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

Excellent property. We enjoyed and used every aspect. Excellent for “ private sunrise- sunset” at Ac

Everyone loved the set up.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Delightful!

Loved being here. A wonderful home with lots of amenities. So welcoming and relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Family 4th of July vacation

We absolutely loved our stay! The house was beautifully decorated and comfortable. Plenty of space for us all. It was better than what we anticipated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Amazing family vacation!

Overall loved this property. We enjoyed being near Acadia but far enough away to be away from the crowds. Drive into Acadia wasn't bad, and the ferry from winter harbor to bar harbor was also easy and enjoyable! The property is on the water so make sure to bring mosquito spray and warm clothes as the evenings got cold but enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tony C., Columbus, Ohio

Fantastic Property and Great Owner!

My family and I spent a week in this quiet home right on a bay. We enjoyed fires by the water, the beautiful accommodations and very responsive owner. We were thrilled with the property and my wife and I agreed that it was one of the more relaxing vacations we have ever had. My 7 year old loved it too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Great Marsh Bay Spectacular!

Awesome house…Eagles, Osprey, so many other birds. We Kayaked, Hiked, Biked, and Just Hung out on the amazing porch. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joseph s., Milwaukee

Great place

The house and setting were beautiful. Fun kayaking and biking. Easy to get to Bar Harbor. Glad we stayed away from the crowds. Stayed 2 weeks and wish we could stay 2 more. Hope to come back. thanks Phil and Kim
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

Maine getaway Acadia exploration

Beautiful location, very quiet. Views of the water are great, saw 2 Bald eagles. Kayaks & canoe for paddling. House was beyond expectations, very clean and lots of room for gathering together or escaping to a quiet place. Access to Acadia
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan C., Chicago

Lovely home great location

A group of 6 women spent 6 days enjoying home, great location, scenic view from living area. Close to many short day trips. With the three washrooms and plenty of sleeping rooms we were very comfortable. Owner very responsive to our needs, home clean and fully stocked, great fire pit, canoes and kayaks. Very pleased with our choice.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., Worcester, Ma

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

Stunning views & immaculate house

One of those few properties that’s even better in person! Immaculate, stunning views, beyond stocked kitchen, and great host! Kayaking, steaming fresh lobsters, star gazing, on what feels like your private island. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon R.

You will not be disappointed!

This is a great peaceful secluded setting away from it all yet close to a neat little town of Winter Harbor and the "other" Acadia less crowded with great hiking and beautiful scenery. The owners are very accommodating. Very clean and well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Beautiful home

Home was clean and nicely decorated. Furniture was clean and in good condition. 4 stars for listing accuracy because the high chair wasn't in the house. The owner promptly got it for us once requested and we felt the access for kayaking was difficult. The kayaks were in the yard and there were no stairs or dock leading from the yard to the bay, just a steep path with large loose stones. Nice outdoor area but mosquitoes were bad so we didn't get to enjoy it as much as we would have liked. Very nice grill on deck. Kitchen and baths were well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful getaway

This property was perfect for peaceful, relaxing time away with the family. The house is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. The hosts provided everything you could need for your stay. They checked in with us the day of arrival and next morning and were always prompt with any responses. There was a nice variety of kayaks amd canoes, as well as life vests in varyihg sizes. We enjoyed being out on the water when the tide was in. We really enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Real Maine

Super well appointed house at the end of long access way. Nice and secluded, but everything you could possibly need is provided. Access to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park is easy enough. A local ferry is also convenient for passengers. Grindstone Golf course is quite scenic, and local seafood is excellent. There is even a street side pie stand up the street. Homeowners are completes pros and easy to work with. This place is a winner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Maine Vacation

Wonderful new house right on the water! The extreme tides on the bay were truly an amazing sight. Kayaks were appreciated by all and well used. Nice big kitchen/dining/living area. We loved the porches for relaxing and viewing the waterfront. Owner was very quick to respond to a faulty ice maker, and Mr. Adams had it fixed ASAP. Beautiful clean home, and thanks again for a great vacation week.

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Generous Owners & Restorative Vacation

Our family enjoyed the owner's helpful and generous hospitality! They share their gorgeous home, its contents and their fleet of kayaks and canoes with those who rest here. The ocean bay views are calming, the home is extremely comfortable and beautiful, and you are able to relax in the quiet peace of this property. It's so close to the Schoodic Peninsula of Acadia (stunningly beautiful) and day trips to the larger part of Acadia (Sand Beech, hikes, Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole and more) as well as to Bar Harbor were easy and a gorgeous drive. If we didn't live so far away, we'd gladly stay here every year :) Thank you, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole V.

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

Beautiful House & View!

The house was amazing and very well-equipped with everything we could have possibly needed. The multiple kayaks, canoes, life vests, fire pit and huge yard made our stay fun & relaxing! The only reason why I'm giving the overall stay 4 stars has nothing to do with the owners or the house - the Green Head Flies were a bit much at certain times of the day. It made any water activity slightly annoying. However, this was just a small part of our time there. We were there towards the end of July. Perhaps there's a specific time-frame that the green heads are active. Every other part of our stay there was fantastic. We were able to take a quick 45 minute ferry to Bar Harbor or drive there in about an hour, which made accessing Acadia very easy. The owners were amazing, Phil answered questions immediately and the house was so beautiful with ample space and all needs were easily met. I highly recommend this beautiful spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

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Broker/Owner of Adams Real Estate/Wife, Kim owns Salon 241

Why they chose this property

This property has been in my wife's family since 1964. It has been a place where her family vacationed during the summers and enjoyed the local wildlife and seashore. Great for bird watching. Close to Schoodic National Park. And a short drive to Bar Harbor or take the Winter Harbor Ferry for a fun cruise! We have been offering our home on HomeAway for the last few years and the people that stay here say they have had an experience of a lifetime. There are deer, rabbits and numerous wildlife sightings each day. See Birch Harbor, Winter Harbor, Prospect Harbor, Corea Beach & Schoodic Point all within 10 minutes of my property!!

What makes this property unique

629' water frontage on Grand Marsh Bay! With all the amenities of home. Cool ocean breeze and an abundance of wildlife. Its just a beautiful spot. The main level of the house is on the second floor with panoramic views of the water just feet away from the deck. Decorated with a nautical theme through out the home. A great kitchen and combined living , dining area for entertaining the family. Cathedral ceiling in the Kitchen/Living room with large windows on all sides. We have LL Bean Kayaks, Gas grill, outdoor fire ring for wood fires, outside furniture, Lobster pots with steamer kit, Wi-Fi, DirecTV with over 100 channels. All at waters edge.

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