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Oceanfront Bar Harbor Family Retreat, 75 ft From the Water and 5 Minutes to Town

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A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks.
A two-story house with a stone foundation, multiple windows, and a sloped roof.
A room with a window overlooking a body of water, a bed with a patterned pillow, and a vase with flowers on the windowsill.
A balcony with a view of the ocean and dense greenery.
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a large window with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • 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

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Vegetarian breakfast available

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Bar Harbor Historical Society
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Green Bedroom -- Open the windows and you'll enjoy the incredible ocean breeze!

1 King Bed

Lavender Bedroom -- After a day full of adventures, drift to sleep to the sounds of the sea.

1 King Bed

Rose Bedroom -- Watch the morning mist on the ocean; it's another beautiful day in Bar Harbor!

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Green Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Lavender Bathroom

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

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Rose Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

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About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Wild Gardens of Acadia and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Village Green - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • West Street Historic District - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Criterion Theater - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Bar Harbor Family Retreat, 75 ft From the Water and 5 Minutes to Town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Oceanfront Bar Harbor Family Retreat, 75 ft From the Water and 5 Minutes to Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Bar Harbor Family Retreat, 75 ft From the Water and 5 Minutes to Town?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Bar Harbor Family Retreat, 75 ft From the Water and 5 Minutes to Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Bar Harbor Family Retreat, 75 ft From the Water and 5 Minutes to Town located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Schooner Head, Wild Gardens of Acadia and Sieur de Mont Nature Center. Acadia National Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation, Helpful hosts, easy check-in, pet friendly, BEAUTIFUL SETTING
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great propertyGreat locationGreat hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and hosts that took care of our every need.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had the Best Vacation in this Fantastic Home. I wish there was a higher rating for everything for this property. The hosts Ned and Nick are such Kind and Amazing people their team truly goes above and beyond to ensure your time there is Awesome. It was everything promised and so much more. I can not say enough Great about how they Positively and Honestly Impacted Our Time there...simply be being who they are. Lucy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Beautiful house, amazing views, and a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sound of the Sea

Beautiful house on a gorgeous property! Host was incredibly welcoming and provided a ton of recommendations for our stay. House is close to everything! Saw seals, eagles, deer and mink from the house! Easy access to Acadia and downtown Bar Harbour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay at Sound of the Sea

We had a lovely week at this well cared for home on the coast. The house manager welcomed us and was very nice and helpful. We had the honor of meeting the owners who happened to be in town. They really care about making your stay as awesome as possible and had great suggestions for places to go and things to see. The morning light in this home is glorious. Location was perfect for us. Close to everything but tucked away from the crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and excellent location

This home was the perfect site for our recent family vacation. We were 5 adults and a dog. A definite bonus was having an en suite bathroom for every bedroom. We don't always get that luxury on vacation. Easy to get to Bar Harbor downtown and Acadia National Park sites. The dog loved watching the boats in the water from the living room windows. The owner and property manager were both accessible and easy to deal with. We also enjoyed seeing foxes, a fawn and its mother along with other deer, plenty of seals in the water, cormorants on the rocks, and, a real bonus, a bald eagle right on the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lifechanging Stay

I booked Sound of the Sea to propose to my girlfriend (now fiance) and surprise her with her family coming up to stay with us for the week, but I couldn't have anticipated the generosity of Ned and Emily in dedicating their time to making it a perfect proposal and perfect surprise! I can't fit everything they did for us in this review, but I want to assure you that you couldn't ask for more thoughtful and generous hosts for your trip. Oh! And the house and property is stunning as well! I proposed on the rocky shoreline just feet from their home, and it was perfect. Truly a vacation and experience that will be with us for the rest of our lives! Thank you Ned and Emily!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
It was such a privilege to participate in your surprising Ellen with your proposal by the ocean, and then with further surprising her with the presence of her family! We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you, Ellen and her family, and hope to connect with you all in the future. May you and Ellen enjoy many decades of a happy, fulfilling marriage and family. Ned and Emily
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property and host

It was me, two young adult sons, and one of their girlfriends. We didn’t bring any pets. I know this is a pet friendly property, but they keep it beautifully clean, so there’s no evidence of past four legged visitors. They added some very sweet extra touches to make us feel quite welcome. There is no denying that the ocean is your next door neighbor here. There are views from every room and you can hear the waves crashing. Our stay was marred by unseasonable heavy fog and rain (like a once every 20 years type weather event), but we were comfortable inside and were able to enjoy the constant presence of the sea. I hope we’ll be able to return to Maine to see what we missed this time and we’d definitely like to stay at Sound of the Sea again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocean Ocean Ocean

It is apparent immediately how much the host cared about us and our experience for the week. The little, and not-so-little, extras are a warming touch that made us feel at home. This is a beautiful home with all the luxury options. There is no denying that the star of the house is the ocean. Whether we were sitting on the rocks outside drinking coffee, viewing from the home while eating dinner, or just listening while dozing off to sleep, it was the most peaceful and centering part of our trip. The town of Bar Harbor offered so much to do, we couldn't do it all! July 4 fireworks from the harbor, whale watching, sailing, hiking in Acadia, and shopping in the town. But you will want to save plenty of time to spend at Sound of the Sea, relaxing with friends and family, drinking wine, eating well, and enjoying the ocean! We can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly named "Sound of the Sea"

We've been to Bar Harbor many times in the if this visit was extra special due to this property. There are very few places that offer this combination of proximity to the town, Acadia, oceanfront, dog friendly, plus a great layout for a family. The kitchen is beautifully stocked with anything you might need. The owners were extremely responsive and went above and beyond to share their suggestions on how to have a great vacation. But honestly, sitting at the dining table with the windows open to hear, smell and see the ocean waves felt like all the entertainment we needed. I will add one small detail - entering the house does require going down a set of stone steps (with your luggage), as the house is set on a hill. Not an issue at all for us, but something to consider if anyone in your group has mobility challenges. I always know I really love a place when I want to keep it a secret! Thanks to the owners for sharing their home in what we feel is one of the most special places in the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was incredible. Bar Harbor is quite active and busy. The home is located just minutes from downtown Bar Harbor and minutes from Acadia entrance but it is tucked away from the busyness. You feel like you have your own waterfront getaway. The views from the home overlooking the bay are great. The hosts are first class. At check in they walked us through all the amenities of the home and were assessable for questions and for recommendations throughout our stay. Great experience overall.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location, location

My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Sound of the Sea. The house had everything we needed, and the attentiveness of the hosts exceeded our expectations. The location can’t be beat. Close to town, but secluded with unbeatable ocean views. By far our favorite part of the stay was enjoying those amazing and private ocean views. Hours were spent spotting seals, watching the boats and taking in the sound of the waves. Overall, we had an amazing experience at the home, in nearby Bar Harbor, and Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It is a great location. You were close to town but felt a world away when you were at the house.

It is a beautiful property. Great for family of all ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house, spectacular location, with ocean views!

This house was so comfortable and had so many extras; outfitted kitchen, house supplies, a/c, even a dog crate, and blue tooth stereo system, it made staying here so easy. Also, the house was decorated beautifully. The rooftop deck, was great during morning, afternoon and star gazing hours! The ocean and the rocks right in the backyard made for a very inviting sitting and exploring spot. And hearing the waves crash at night made sleeping an experience in itself! The location right between Bar Harbor center and Acadia National Park made driving anywhere quick and easy. The owners are wonderful to deal with, and shared tons of information about the area and things to do and places to eat. I highly recommend this property. Five Stars and beyond!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sound of the sea - Wonderful

Amazing View! Great location close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Staying at Sound of the Sea was fantastic. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ideal Location

Beautiful location just south of Bar Harbor. Tranquil neighborhood and efficient home. 75 ft from the shoreline and you can hear the waves all night. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional Property and Exceptional Hosts

This property is absolutely beautiful, well kept and in an unbeatable location. The hosts are gracious, kind and accommodating as well as efficient. The listing is completely accurate. The location of the property couldn't be better in terms of its proximity to the ocean, the park and the town. The hosts really make sure you have everything you need both before and during the stay. Their knowledge and support is an extra bonus for the rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sound of the Sea Summer Stay

We rented Sound of the Sea for three weeks in July 2021 and can’t say enough about the location of the property and the beautiful ocean views. Also about the responsiveness of the owner. We had a relatively minor issue with the well and he was incredibly attentive and on top of addressing the issue. He also provided a number of nice surprises during our stay which were very thoughtful and much appreciated. The property has a lot of stairs - granite steps down to the house from the parking pad and then stairs up the second floor, where the bedrooms are, and more stairs up to the third floor which is where the television is (yes, there are TV’s in the bedrooms, but as a group, the only place to watch is third floor and only streaming video, (which was fine) - if you were all the way up there and wanted something to drink, you had to go down two flights of stairs and then make your way back up again. Certainly got my steps in (!) but just thought this was something for prospective guests to know - wasn’t clear from the listing. Also, only deck is off the third floor as well. Otherwise, there are a few chairs to use sitting in the woods or you can sit out on the rocks. Loved that all the BR’s had King beds and the kitchen is extremely well-outfitted!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lobster pots and white tails as waves crash against the rocks.

Enjoyed a fantastic vacation with family sailing, hiking, dining, touring, and enjoying the wonderful residents of Maine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Looks out to open ocean

There is something delightful about looking out to sea. This house is very close to the water and fairly private. The only other house is on a hill above it and was unoccupied at the time of our visit. There are stairs you have to take down to the place and a hand rail would have been good but from what I understand there are still projects to be done so perhaps that is one of them. The beds were firm and comfortable, toilets are high rise, kitchen was well stocked. There were soaps for kitchen , dishwasher, baths and laundry which is very helpful. A lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Description doesn’t do it justice.

Everything was spectacular! Thank you edward and nick. We are infrequent Vrbo renters and didn’t know what to expect. Upfront, lots of communication. After we arrived, lots on info. We had a list of nick and edward’s favorite things and we went on the gorham hike (which we probably wouldn’t have done) because of their recommendation. We were a little worried because my wife is allergic to dogs and the home is dog friendly. Tina did a great job of cleaning everything extra thoroughly and we didn’t have an issue. We hadn’t been to Acadia before and didn’t appreciate the importance of location. There is a brief comment in the listing about being close to bar harbor vs some other listings that are on the quiet side of the island. We didn’t appreciate the importance of this until we arrived. The home is located less than 2 miles from bar harbor and provides the best of both worlds: very quiet but still close to everything. While we did go to the quiet side twice, it’s much better imho to be near bar harbor. As for the home it has almost everything one could want. From the colorful interior (instead of boring white), to the pots and pans,, washer dryer,etc , the house had everything we wanted or needed. The views of the water were amazing and although with the windows open, it sounded like rain every night, it was the “sound of the sea”. The home is very open and my wife used the living room as an office while I used the crows nest. It gave us the work while on vacation. We enjoyed the third floor (crows nest) and watched the sunset and had a glass of wine there. Thanks again for enabling us to have a great time and provide a respite from these difficult times.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good stay

Clean rooms. Beautiful view
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private but close to everything

This property has the advantage of being only minutes from downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park but is at the end of a private road and removed from the congestion of the village. Beautiful setting on rocky shoreline.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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