1820's Home on 200 acres w/ Sand Beach 5 mins from Acadia Nat'l Park at Schoodic

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A room with a bed, two chairs, a table, and a view of a lake through a glass door.
A two-story white house with a grey roof, located near a sandy beach with waves.
A spacious hall with a grand piano, wooden beams, and a spiral staircase.
A room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a wooden bench, and a view of the sea through large windows with white curtains.
A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, and three windows with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On a private beach
    One of the rare properties in the area with its own private beach.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Gouldsboro, ME
  • Place, Chapter Two Art Gallery
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Suite 1 Ocean view Suite with Deck

1 King Bed

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Prospect Harbor

Located in Prospect Harbor, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a private beach. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Cadillac Mountain. Prayer Labyrith and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Gouldsboro, ME

What's nearby

  • Chapter Two Art Gallery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Schoodic Peninsula - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Acadia National Park - 47 min drive - 60.2 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 60 min drive - 77.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bunkers Seafood And Spirits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Pickled Wrinkle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Downeaster - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chase's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Treehouse Seaside Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1820's Home on 200 acres w/ Sand Beach 5 mins from Acadia Nat'l Park at Schoodic pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 1820's Home on 200 acres w/ Sand Beach 5 mins from Acadia Nat'l Park at Schoodic?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1820's Home on 200 acres w/ Sand Beach 5 mins from Acadia Nat'l Park at Schoodic?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1820's Home on 200 acres w/ Sand Beach 5 mins from Acadia Nat'l Park at Schoodic?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is 1820's Home on 200 acres w/ Sand Beach 5 mins from Acadia Nat'l Park at Schoodic located?

Nestled on the beach, this Prospect Harbor holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chapter Two Art Gallery and Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North. Mrs JC's WildLife Ecology Center is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic week! Beautiful place, right across from a beach! Ben was a wonderful host, full of information about the area. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you Jim! It was a pleasure having your family stay with us. So glad you enjoyed our place on the coast. We deeply appreciate your support thru your stay with us that helps us maintain our historic buildings and 200 acre nature preserve. Wishing you all a wonderful rest of the summer. Ben
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was stunning, seeing the tides ebb and flow, and the sound of waves crashing, the lobster boats in the cove checking their traps
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the 3 washers/dryers. Lots of dishes and silverware. Need some big bowls.I would put box fans in the bedrooms the little fans don’t do much. Perhaps a screen door on the kitchen door to help get a cross breeze.Ben was very easy to work with:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a wonderful time at Ben's place! The house gave us a great place to gather and the location was wonderful. Beautiful views and easy access to the Schoodic Loop of Acadia National Park. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

This is a rustic place built in 1820 so not like a hotel but what a great time for families and kids. The beach is a minute away and a lovely little town is a short walk. If you are looking for a relaxing time far from the madding crowd this will fit the bill!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house and location

Ben was a spectacular host! He had a lot of great suggestions for what to do in the area. The house had great access to the beach and Schoodic peninsula activities that were much less crowded than the Bar Harbor area. It was only an hour away from Bar Harbor, so not a bad drive for activity booked there. Only 5 minutes from Lunch on the Wharf…one great lunch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Experience

Unique in that there was a lot to do, beach day, fishing, Bar Harbor, Acadia, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adventure Travel

Our kind host Ben met us upon arrival and described all the nearby attractions and we took full advantage. In addition to the sandy ocean beach across the road, we hiked Schoodic Head in nearby Acadia, ate at Lunch on the Wharf in Corea, golfed at Grindstone, hiked and swam at Donnell Lake SP, explored Petit Manan Bird Sanctuary and visited Winter Harbor for coffee and breakfast. Our 3 generation family group of 13 appreciated the many bedrooms with private baths!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Real Maine Experience

It was wonderful. Ideal location away from the crowded tourist areas but convenient to Acadia park. Ben met us when we arrived and gave us information on the local area. When we were leaving my granddaughter said she didn’t want to leave. House was very unique and lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical

A magical setting for a summer family reunion. The home - full of history and character - is steps from ocean, meadow, and forest. And Ben, the proprietor, couldn’t be more informative, kind, and thoughtful. He was spot-on with all of the area’s gems, and the surprise homemade berry/rhubarb pie was a huge hit. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you very much, Ben!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magic in Maine

We were a party of 12 and range in age from 2 to 80. A wonderful time was had by all! Ben was great to talk to - helpful and had super suggestions regarding the area. We thank him so much
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1820's Home- Prospect Harbor, ME

This is a charming victorian home with so much room!! Plenty of bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, fan, and storage space. Ocean and meadow views. Wonderful sea breezes. Ben is working hard to maintain and improve this property. He was easily available and full of suggestions and tidbits. Location is perfect. Close enough to both Schoodic and Acadia but far enough away from the hustle and bustle. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We appreciated the hosts hospitality and prompt attention to the issues with the coffee maker and the squirrels. However, we feel that the listing was disingenuous in that it did not accurately reflect the state of the property. Firstly, the house was extremely dirty. The floors had clearly not been cleaned and the walls in almost every room had some sort of stains and/or discoloration. A member of our party attempted to clean one of the bathroom floors, and the cleaning wipe was black after only a few passes. We repeatedly woke up to mouse feces in the kitchen area. The areas under the beds were dusty and had not been cleaned. Secondly, there was an odor throughout the house with an even stronger odor near the back staircase and laundry room area. Thirdly, some of the furniture in the house is stained and badly in need of a cleaning. While having older furniture in and of itself is fine, several members of our party were very uncomfortable sitting on the furniture due to its state.In many of the rooms, the wallpaper is peeling and the paint is chipping. The linens are quite old and need to be updated. Likewise, the kitchenware could also use updating. We understand that with the rural location there may be some issues with animals and smells. However, based on the listing, and the price we paid for the week, we would have expected the property to be in better shape.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great choice for our large group of friends (15). Each couple or single was able to have their own bedroom and bathroom to themselves. We even had one member twist her ankle on Cadillac Mountain, and we appreciated one of the first floor bedrooms with the handicap accessible bathroom! A few of us were worried when the listing said no air conditioning, but our stay was in the height of the summer - the last week of July, and we truly didn’t need it. The front and back windows created a nice cross breeze with the ocean air. Each room has a fan. However, many nights were so cool that we shut our windows and slept in sweatshirts. Not one person complained about being too hot. Our host Ben was extremely attentive right from the start, and answered all our questions and gave wonderful advice of things to check out. The property on the ocean was beautiful, quiet, and super close to Acadia and an hour away (but very easy drive) to Bar Harbor. I hope we come back!
One night at dinner at Bunkers (nearby) a local lobsterman showed us his recent catch. This cotton candy colored lobster is one in one hundred million. He’ll be donated to an aquarium.
A 5-minute drive to a nearby Lunch on the Wharf, in Corea.
Dinner nearby
About 10 minutes down the road is a great place to rent bikes and kayaks. We biked around the Acadia loop and kayaked on Jones Pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Reunion Location

Our 2025 family reunion included 33 people from 1 year old to 76 in both the 1820's House and the Captain's House. The accommodations were comfortable and the houses were up to the task. There was room enough to gather together and space enough for smaller groups or down time. The accessibility was adequate for our one handicapped family member. The kitchen was well equipped. The formal dining room in the Captain's House wasn't quite large enough to accommodate us all but the second dining area worked well for the overflow. The grounds were ideal for the younger generation with room enough for volleyball, baseball, soccer, croquet and more. The "barn"/concert hall had room for all of us and plenty more. We enjoyed much music and a family talent show there. The beach and shorefront is absolutely spectacular and held us from going off to explore more of the area although the nearby Schoodic area of Acadia National Park offered us several hikes and a wonderful picnic. The host, Ben, was super helpful when we needed a few small things and is obviously deeply connected to the property. Short version-an ideal location for a family gathering. Thank you Ben!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A true escape!

We had the most wonderful stay at Prospect Harbor!! We had 3 generations vacationing with us and there was something to do for everybody. The house is expansive with ensuite bathrooms in every bedroom (a very rare find!), including a first floor suite perfectly designed for older family members who have trouble with stairs. A gorgeous private beach is directly across the street and we enjoyed walking down first thing in the morning with our coffee and again later in the day to sit and enjoy the quiet and the sun. Incredible hikes are nearby, with varied terrain and for all skill levels. It was a perfect place to bring the dogs, which are welcome everywhere including restaurants. The house has many areas to grab some alone time and a fabulous living room and dining room area where all can gather together for meals and games. Cannot recommend highly enough! We hope to come back with an even bigger group next time and also rent the gorgeous Inn next door! Thank you to our wonderful host Ben who was available to answer any questions and share his recommendations, and for entertaining us with uplifting stories of how he and his wife were able to preserve this beautiful and unique area from development.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of great memories Made

We enjoyed this property greatly. A perfect spot to experience the Downeast coast. Lots of places to hike, enjoy the wild flowers, the beach right across the street, listening to the gentle tide come in at night, used the lobster pot provided to have an authentic lobster dinner, and of course the ferry into Bar Harbor for souvenirs. The hikers in the family did Cadillac Mt , while others just lounged around the inn and read. The best part was the teen age girls did not miss the Jersey shore at all. Lots big Great Memories Made. Joe and Beryl
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay in Downeast Maine!

We stayed one week at this 1820’s house and had a wonderful time. We were 12 guests in a 3-generation family vacation. There was room for everyone with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The large dining area was perfect for our grilled meals plus a couple of nights of board games. The location of the house, away from touristy Bar Harbor, proved to be perfect for exploring the Schoodic side of Acadia National Park. Hikers in the family were delighted by the abundance of uncrowded trails. Close to the house we found several restaurants but check times because they are not open all week and close early. We drove to Acadia on Mount Desert Island several times, always later in the afternoon when crowds were smaller and parking readily available. Visiting Sand Cove across the street (the sand, the rocks, the water) was very popular with all the children. Ben, our host, was very generous with his time, suggesting several places to explore. We took his advice and were never disappointed. We are very happy with the time we spent in Maine. We created memories that will last a lifetime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Porch by the Ocean

The front porch was the best part, being able to see the ocean and hear the tide coming in and out. The kids enjoyed jumping in the tide and playing on the rocks across at the beach. Nice location! The kitchen was stocked with plenty of dishes, pots, pans & silverware for all 15 of us. There are 3 common areas for everyone to hang out together or be in separate areas. Ben took care of any issues quickly such as a shower temp gauge being replaced and a raccoon with her kits(humanely discouraged from the chimney). May have seen the top of a moose's head early morning. across the street. Ben's daughter gave us the tour of the house and gave suggestions for things to do locally.(Schroodic part of the park is pretty) Some of our crew did go to Bar Harbor for a few of the days, although at least a 50 minute drive one way. Many local restaurants closed Monday and Tuesday or limited hours during the week. Liked Lunch by the wharf for lunch, just a few miles away. A couple of ice cream places to go to nearby. Can pick up food supplies in Ellsworth (about 25 minutes away at Hannaford's or Shaw's. It worked for us and gave everyone their privacy and room to be together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family visit to Maine

Overall we had a great time during our trip. The house was quite spacious and well equipped and is on a beautiful stretch of land. The property is very close to the Schoodic portion of Acadia (as advertised), but is about an hour from Bar Harbor, (which is something to keep in mind). The property manager is very willing to communicate and provides exceptionally detailed information regarding activities in the area. Overall the house was kept up reasonably well and clean, although an occasional deeper cleaning could be of benefit (some sand, cobwebs, ect). Overall this was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

View from the porch

I was able to enjoy seeing the family from the porch because I couldn’t venture down to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Audible surf, private beach and 1820's farmhouse charm

Our first trip to Maine and we thoroughly enjoyed the area with the farmhouse adding an unexpected treat - just across the street is a private beach (that the dogs loved) and you can hear the waves on the beach from the bedrooms, you can enjoy the view from the front porch and veranda. Ben was more than generous with his time in helping us understand what the area had to offer. A 200 yr old home has some unique characteristics but it made it all the more authentic as we used the home as our base for exploring from Bar Harbor to West Quoddy Head.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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