A spacious sanctuary with 10+ private acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance

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A hammock under a wooden pergola in a grassy area with trees in the background.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a wooden staircase leading to the second floor.
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop. There is a dining area with a red tablecloth and chairs.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a large island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A spacious kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2 - 2nd floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom - 2nd floor

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Master - 2nd floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 - 2nd floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 - 1st floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Map
Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 23 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Geddy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Galyn's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stewman's Lobster Pound - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A spacious sanctuary with 10+ private acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at A spacious sanctuary with 10+ private acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A spacious sanctuary with 10+ private acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A spacious sanctuary with 10+ private acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A spacious sanctuary with 10+ private acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Garland Farm. Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect lil retreat for our family get away! Plenty of space for all of us. Secluded but able to get to all the places we wanted easily!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was a huge home and suited our big group perfectly. It was very well insulated and had a cozy feel though. The location is perfect. It seemed like we were far away from the craziness of downtown Bar Harbor but it was a very short drive when we wanted to go there. There was even a small waterfall by the driveway!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house, especially for a big family or group. Kellie was great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is fully equipped with everything you need for your kitchen. The furniture including the beds are very comfortable. The location is very quiet and peaceful. I highly recommend this lovely home to all groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We got off to rough start when we arrived with some issues with the turnover, but everything else was great! The property was lovely and what made it extra special with our big family with kids was that the rooms were pretty soundproof. The location is excellent, very close to Bar Harbor and the entrance to Acadia National Park. The host acted quickly to help us with our initial concerns. And the rest of the week went smoothly.!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was amazing! The house was well stocked and communication with the owner was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location of the house, isolated yet very close to main roads, Bar Harbor and Acadia entrances. It is very comfortable and well stocked with everything you could possibly need even walking sticks and a knapsack that we borrowed a couple of times.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay near Acadia NP

We really enjoyed this home. It was the perfect setting and size for our reunion of two families and a great base as we explored Acadia NP and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
So glad you chose our rental for your reunion. Thanks so much for your stay and your kind words. Be sure to let us know if you want to make it an annual or bi-annual event! Kellie Kellie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described. The host was friendly and quick to respond to messages.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and convenient home in Maine

We really enjoyed our stay with our two dogs. Kellie, our host, had a bunch of great recommendations and the home was well stocked and clean. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the private location and the spacious setup — plenty of room for our large family. The living room, dining room, and porch all had enough comfortable seating for the eight of us.The host was very easy to communicate with and shared helpful tips on local activities and where to buy groceries. The house is in a great spot — just a short drive to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with lots of room. Well supplied. Wonderful location. Private but close to everything. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for Acadia

The house was perfect for our family trip to Acacia. It was a great location to Bar Harbor and Acadia, with lots of food options and things to do nearby. Great outdoor space and nice interior.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed the open space, Colleen! We would welcome you back any time. Kellie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 out of 10 ! Peaceful country setting but minimal drive to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia Nat’l Park for everything you need to do and see. Home was clean, and extremely well stocked- kitchen, and linen supplies were endless, plus books and games galore! You won’t be sorry for renting this spacious home !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Beautiful and very peaceful place! Host responded quickly and nice enough to share local beautiful scenery places.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great proximity to Acadia National Park

Fantastic location for exploring Mt. Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Sunny Acres was an ideal place for our annual brother hiking holiday specifically bedrooms, bed size, bathrooms, and a barbecue. Great hosts. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice well maintained house and close proximity to both the visitor center of Acadia Park and to Bar Harbor. Tree view from the deck was terrific. The addition I would recommend is to put TVs in each bedroom as only the one master bedroom had a tv.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house and location

The house was extremely clean, large, comfortable, and private. It was easy to get to Acadia National Park, restaurants, and Bar Harbor. We had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and commumication with the owner was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family and friends getaway

We were very pleased with this house for our getaway. We had eight adults and two children under six and the house had plenty of room and enough bathrooms for our group. Great location out from all the hustle and bustle, yet only a ten minute drive from the national park. If we have the good fortune of visiting this area again we would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acadia Tour

Peaceful. Plenty of room. Close to park entrances.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thanks David! We welcome you back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace of heaven

So very grateful this home and property was available for our family vacation to Maine. Great location to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The house and property are absolutely beautiful and peaceful; we even had the opportunity to see the biggest buck in the woods surrounding the house! We enjoyed the beautiful sunsets from the deck. Kellie thought of everything a family would need while staying there; the amenities were perfect. Would love the opportunity the next time we visit Maine to be welcomed back to Kellie's peace of heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Colleen - you are welcomed back any time! We look forward to it. The peace and beauty here remains every season, and the wildlife is a bit more present (if you can believe) when the island has less human visitors. So let me know if you wish to preserve a date next year! Kellie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Woodsy and relaxing

Lovely home at the end of a cul-de-sac. Nice big yard where the deer and wild turkey would visit. Room to play frisbee and soccer in the yard. A relaxing hammock too. The layout of the house was great for our group. We had 6 adults and 2 children two years old and younger. Wonderful time to relax with family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Elzie - I am so glad your family enjoyed your time together at our sunny Stony Brook acres. Just imagine what fun the yard will be as the kids get older! Cheers, Kellie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Home

Had a wonderful stay at this home. Spacious, clean and kitchen was big and had everything we needed and more! Beds were comfortable and the whole house was spacious. The deck was very nice and we saw several stars and the Milky Way from there. House is located in a nice quiet wooded area. Kellie was great, she checked in to be sure we had what we needed and even before we arrived was quick to respond to any questions I had. She had great suggestions to what to see|do in the area. We had 4 adults in our group and would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location, clean spacious home

This is our 4th summer in Bar Harbor...we were looking for the perfect place that was centrally located to downtown but close enough to not make the drive to Schoodic and SW harbor...the location is amazing. It is quiet and private and the views from the deck are so serene, we had plenty of deer grazing and the birds chirping made us open a bird app to identify the sounds. The house is well equipped with all amentities, the kitchen is well stocked with all supplies. We traveled with our 2 sons and they were thrilled to be able to pick their own room and have their own space. Every nook of this property is comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your time on our 13 acre property! For next year, the basement space will be finished also, for another 1000 sq feet of recreational inside area that opens to the 40 foot patio below the deck! A perfect place to cool off in the summer after a hot hike up an Acadian mountain. We look forward to your next stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this spacious home near the mainland and a few miles to the Acadia Park entrance. The house was a wonderful hub to explore the park, the town of Bar Harbor and more distant lobster pounds. A big plus is that the house is on a large (dark at night) and quiet lot (about 13 acres). It is away from bar harbor noise and allows for bird watching and hearing nature. The house is modern, well lite, and extremely clean. The kitchen is large and well equipped allowing us to cook all breakfasts and a few evening meals... a real cost saver! The multiple ceiling fans kept the house cool. The deck is large and contains multiple comfortable chairs and an outdoor table, a gas grill, and a gas fire table. There is a washer and dryer... all allowing for a comfortable stay. A three-ring binder provides tips on the area and ads/ pamphlets. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner and enjoyed our conversation. We would staying again if coming back to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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