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Heart of Acadia! Mountain Views, Close to Ocean Drive & Bar Harbor.

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Enjoy the grassy lawn, perianal flower garden  and deck for BBQ & outdoor dining
Cook memorable family meals in our large kitchen with breakfast bar.
Large kitchen with breakfast bar.
Kitchen with lots of counter space & all the dishes for large family gatherings
Family room with lots of seating.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mt Desert, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Thunder Hole
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Heart of Acadia! Mountain Views, Close to Ocean Drive & Bar Harbor.

Comfortable Quiet Family Home Nestled between the Mountains and the Sea in the Heart of Acadia National Park. A Large Yard and Deck with Grand views of Cadillac, Door and Champlain Mountains as your home away from home. Cadillac Mt. South Ridge trail head only minutes away. Easy access to the Ocean Drive and Park Loop Road. On the Island Explore Bus route. Plenty of parking.

We schedule 2 days between each booking to allow for through cleaning.

Location: Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Acadia, Maine, USA (5 min to Bar Harbor and Seal Harbor Beach 3 min to trails)

Accommodations: Family Home: 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Sleeps 8. (Large Master Bedroom with a King Bed and Bath, a Queen Bed, Full Bed and 2 Twin Beds) Large Kitchen with 2 Gas Ranges, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator and everything needed to cook memorable family meals. Dining Room seats 8, Large Family Room with TV, DVD/VCR, Utility Room with W/D (outside clothes line) and Living Room. There is lots of space for a large group to vacation and relax comfortably.

We are on the Island Explorer bus line which comes hourly and runs 8am until 9pm seven days a week. Nearby trails will take you to Otter Cove for fantastic views of the mountains and of the sea. The South Ridge Cadillac Mountain Trail is are within walking distance from the house. Relax at Seal Harbor Beach only 3 miles away. The Entrance to the Ocean Drive Loop, Sand Beach, Carriage Roads, Jordan Pond, Bar Harbor, biking and hiking trails and the park loop road are only minutes away.



Keywords: Large Family Home

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mount Desert

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Otter Creek, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert. 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 Naturalist's Notebook 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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Mt Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Thunder Hole - 16 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Otter Cliff - 17 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 21 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Reel Pizza Cinerama - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Acadia! Mountain Views, Close to Ocean Drive & Bar Harbor. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Acadia! Mountain Views, Close to Ocean Drive & Bar Harbor.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Acadia! Mountain Views, Close to Ocean Drive & Bar Harbor.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Acadia! Mountain Views, Close to Ocean Drive & Bar Harbor. located?

This family-friendly Mount Desert holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Thunder Hole, Hunters Beach and Ocean Path Trailhead. Naturalist's Notebook and Gorham Mountain Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Hetzer

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My husband and I are Allied Health Professionals who are avid outdoorsman. Hiking, biking, kayaking, rock climbing trailrunning skiing, snowshoeing ..anything that keeps us in the outdoors.

Why they chose this property

This is a family home that has been handed down through 4 generations.

What makes this property unique

Relax, enjoy the outdoors. The Park is all around you. Enjoy the comfort of this family home after getting out and letting Acadia sooth your soul.
We have a large kitchen with 2 stoves and lots of counter space, great for family meals. There is a large dinning room and outdoor dinning on the deck. Large yard with a fire pit.

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