Private, centrally located home on MDI near Acadia, walking distance to Pond

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Frenchman's Pond - 100 meters from the house

Frenchman's Pond - Glenwood Pond Cottage is driveway at far right

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Bar Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park11 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center12 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)12 min drive
Village Green14 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master En Suite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Glenwood Pond Cottage was rebuilt in 2017-18 by 30-year island residents. The cottage sits nestled in a pinewood forest off a private dirt road, located just 4.7 miles from the entrance to Acadia National Park. Perfectly situated centrally on Mount Desert Island, the house gives easy access to Acadia National Park, the popular tourist town of Bar Harbor (6 miles), and the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island, including the villages of Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor.

With 3 upstairs bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms the house can easily accommodate up to 6 people. Oak hardwood floors, a large enclosed morning sun porch, new stainless steel appliances, and new mattresses ensure a comfortable stay.

The house is privately located, with no other homes in sight and guests can enjoy a visit to Frenchman's Pond, just a short walk away, where Canadian geese nest annually, a beaver has made residence, and where frogs, turtles, deer, and songbirds make regular appearances.

Property manager

Amber Howard

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Front view of the house in May, lilac tree in bloom. Parking to the right.

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The property has not been child proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

$200 fee for non-compliance

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$200 fee for smoking inside

Check out is by 10am. Guests who fail to check out by 10am will be charged a $25.00 fee and an additional $25 for each additional hour they are over.

Permanent staining, breakage, or loss of property will result in a replacement fee and owner reimbursement for any additional cleaning at $25/hour.

Third party booking is not permitted. The individuals who have made the reservation must be the ones who will stay at the property after booking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 11 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive
Village Green - 14 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 17 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 28 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 10 min drive
Shell - 6 min drive
Atlantic Brewing Downtown - 14 min drive
Stewman's Downtown - 14 min drive
Thirsty Whale - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, centrally located home on MDI near Acadia, walking distance to Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, centrally located home on MDI near Acadia, walking distance to Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, centrally located home on MDI near Acadia, walking distance to Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private, centrally located home on MDI near Acadia, walking distance to Pond located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Bubble Rock and within 6 miles (10 km) of Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Thompson Island Information Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

6 November 2023

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

Excellent house and perfect location!

Love the house, plenty of room very quiet and secluded area but yet close to everything. we came for our 30th wedding anniversary Oct 20-25th with our son and his wife. I recommend you hike in Arcadia, visit Jordan pond to have amazing popovers, hike to Bar Island when the tide is out, and do the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain. we even cooked live lobsters at the house, they have a very large pot for them and had propane to cook the out on the grill which has a side burner for the pot , it worked out perfectly. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

C D.

29 October 2023

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

Great house to stay in

This was a great house to stay in. It was clean and comfortable. It is a nice short scenic drive from Bar Harbor and Acadia which was convenient. We would stay here again if we plan another trip to Maine.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

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19 October 2023

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

Wish all rentals were like this one

Just as described. Perfectly clean, perfectly appointed, perfectly supplied. Everything about this place is top-knotch.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry R., Pawleys Island

10 October 2023

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

Hiking trip to Acadia

Home was as advertised. Super clean. Very quiet and private location close to Bar Harbor and Acadia entrance. Great gas stove and cookware. Minimum dinner and glassware so used dishwasher every night. Comfortable beds. Personal preference would be a better/softer pillow. The 3 bedrooms are upstairs. Master has a private bath, other 2 bedrooms share or use the 3rd bath downstairs. We would be happy to revisit during a future trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sande L.

19 September 2023

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

Comfortable, Secluded and Spacious Home in Great Location

The house was very comfortable and inviting. The layout made it easy for everyone to gather and enjoy conversation, while also providing privacy when needed. The location was fabulous - about 15-20 minutes to either Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor or the many hiking trails in Acadia National Park. Even though it was centrally situated on Mount Desert Island, it was very secluded and private. The house was very clean and was wonderfully stocked with the essential kitchen necessities. We would definitely stay there again - we all had a wonderful time!

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amber Howard

Glenwood Pond is owned by Peter and Valerie, 30-year island residents and managed by their daughter Amber. Peter is a stonemason, avid sailer and professional ski instructor. Valerie works at Galyn's Galley restaurant in downtown Bar Harbor and enjoys gardening. Amber is a massage therapist and enjoys hiking and paddling around Acadia National Park.

A message from the owners - Having lived on Mount Desert Island most of our lives, we can say that it is sometimes easy to take for granted all that we have here. But when we begin to describe all that the Island has to offer a visitor we remember just how lucky we are to live here. The mountains, the sea, the woods, lakes, and the people make this one of the most unique and enjoyable places we have ever known. We hope you will take full advantage of what Mount Desert Island has to offer your visit.