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You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!

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Property grounds
Beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9314 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!

Bar Harbor View Cottage is the perfect place for your next trip to Maine. You will be delighted when you first see the stunning panoramic views of Acadia National Park and its mountains from our deck. Make sure you get up in time for sunrise as you'll be able to see it come up over Cadillac Mountain.

You'll be able to spot wildlife without even leaving your chair. You may see eagles, seals, dolphins, deer and moose. You can even take our kayaks across the bay to see seals up close and personal. The water near the cottage is teeming with mussels too.

Kids (of all ages) love the abundance of flat rocks along the shoreline that are perfect for skipping and the custom-built ping-pong table in the garage.

The cottage features four bedrooms which sleep nine, WiFi access, panoramic views, a well-stocked kitchen, a garage, ample parking, a ping-pong table, several kayaks, a gas grill and a gorgeous deck perfect for relaxing.

The main floor has the master king suite with adjoining bathroom, a second bedroom with a queen bed, kitchen, living room, dining area, den, laundry room and second bathroom. There is also an attached garage. The second floor offers two bedrooms. One has two twin beds and the other features a queen bed plus a twin bed.

We are about 16 miles from downtown Bar Harbor.

Property manager

Rick

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,375 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Den with TV, Ping Pong in garage, Kayaks, beach

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home House
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home Trenton
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home
You Can't Get Closer to the Water Than This! Trenton
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home House
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home Trenton
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home House
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home Trenton
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home

About the neighborhood

Map
Trenton, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 27 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Village Green - 27 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 38 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lunt's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster Shack - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This! located?

Located by the ocean, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Acadia National Park, Wild Acadia Fun Park, and Thompson Island Information Center. Kisma Preserve and Garland Farm are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Friends trip to Acadia
SO GORGEOUS for a great price. We fully intend to book again some time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome view!
Beautiful location with a view of the harbor. It was cold when we were there but could enjoy the view on a clear day. If it had been warmer, we would've enjoyed using the kayaks right off the property. Home had everything we needed. If staying in the off season, check restaurants since many were closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay to Get Away
The property is absolutely perfect! It is away from things but oh so close to Ellsworth and Bar Harbor that you can seamlessly switch back and forth from nature to town. The view and wildlife (the seal was a checklist item for us) were outstanding and the fireplace was absolutely amazing when the cold and early dark evening closed in. I would highly recommend a stay at this wonderful house when you are looking for an escape and some tranquil peace.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolores G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place !!
Property is as described....lots of space ..strange layout but it works well..well equipped...great location .. very private...will be returning next year!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Had an amazing time! Beautiful scenery and location! Host was very attentive and house was well-equipped with everything you need for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Maine vacation home
The pictures don’t do this place justice. The views are stunning. The house is huge and has everything you would ever need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Wow, what a nice place. Very very well equipped kitchen (even sharp knives!). We enjoyed the fireplace, the view, the quiet area, comfortable bed, the overall look of the place. Was obviously way too big for the two of us, we used only one third of the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Looking forward to next year
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Incredible views of Acadia while sitting on back porch or on the rocks. Our family loved using the kayaks and relaxing by the water..dinner on deck nightly. Very clean. Kitchen well stocked for cooking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar Harbor View is still my "Happy Place"
We are always happy to arrive at Bar Harbor View. The new bathroom was beautiful. The weather was great. We are already booked for next year. Friends from Ellsworth visited and brought us dinner. Always the best of times.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fine place to stay
Excellent ! Our second time at this place. Wish we'd discovered it years ago. So many good things ... the room with the sideboard from the estate of Victoria and Albert's son ... the very fine room arrangement ... peaceful and quiet ... fine views outside ... the games for the kids ... the fireplace, which we used ... Altogether, it was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible view
You can’t beat the location of this house, sitting right on blue Hill Bay looking across to MDI. The house itself is very comfortable, extremely well appointed and quickly feels like a second home. Were signed up for next summer! Location feels very private, but just 15 minutes from Acadia. Perfect vacation spot!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical
A Christmas Blessing. We spent our holiday by the Ocean and you can’t get any closer than this beautiful home. It is spacious yet cozy. We live in Northern Maine near the Canadian border, so being in Trenton we were able to be near family and had a wonderful Christmas dinner together. This home is stocked extremely well. We will return for sure. Loved it. Precious memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar Harbor View Cottage
Stunning views of the ocean and mountains. Very quiet and private. Close to Arcadia National Park. This is exactly what we were looking for. Very much enjoyed our stay and hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
We enjoyed your home very much! Beautiful view and the House was very well stocked. We hated to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Maine Point
Overall we loved staying here - it’s our second time staying here :) the location can’t be beat !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
This house was the perfect location and had everything we needed and was clean. I would highly reccomend this place and am hoping to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Samuel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views close to everything!
This home has an incredible view, and was a perfect fit for our family of six. The kayaks were wonderful for exploring, and the long private driveway was perfect for morning runs before our adventures in Acadia. We loved the ‘quirk factor’ of the house and appreciated how well-stocked it was! It is definitely a special spot, and one we would love to return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose H., Northwood, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maine Family Trip
House was wonderful and accommodated all of us nicely. Location was perfect ! Beach and views fabulous! Kids enjoyed tide pools, seals, loons and kayaking. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C., Rapid City, South Dakota 57703

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun times
Loved being right on the ocean, would definitely recommend this to anyone, we would love to stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place!
We stayed here in November and had the best time. The house was perfect for us, plenty of room, stocked with everything we needed and the view was amazing. It was a short distance to Acadia and we even had a chance to see the drive thru Acadia Holiday light show for the holidays. I would definitely recommend staying here and hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and wonderful house
This was a wonderful stay! Being right on the water was awesome and the sunrises were beautiful. The kitchen was well-stocked and there was tons of storage space. We were close to Acadia and Bar Harbor and loved our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with breathtaking views
The property was a perfect place for an extended family vacation to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The house was full of all the amenities we needed! The view from the back deck was breathtaking and the house felt secluded. We enjoyed use of the kayaks and even saw a bald eagle a couple of times. We enjoyed the house immensely. Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
The property is beautiful with breathtaking views. The home is large and accommodating. We enjoyed a wonderful week here.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay with a perfect view
Great house with a quirky layout. The view cannot be beat, and you have privacy too! Great location, friendly and helpful owners. We had a wonderful week, even though it was chilly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023