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Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5

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A rustic cabin interior with a wooden dining area, large windows, and a view of the forest.
A cabin with two bunk beds, wooden walls, and a window with curtains.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A rustic wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and seating space.
A cabin surrounded by tall trees, with a grassy yard and a small porch.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Garland Farm

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, beach near Hadley Point Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Garland Farm
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1 sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 sleeps 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this chalet is in a rural area and on the beach. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • beach near Hadley Point Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Garland Farm - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪2 Cats - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Original Travelin' Lobster - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5 pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 1 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 Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bar Harbor chalet is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Garland Farm and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super chalet tucked away from all the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor although close enough to get your fill. Spectacular sunrises and a lovely beach on site and down the street. You’ll have all the necessities for your family feast while watching the tide fill in daily while you plan your next adventure. Truly a magical place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location steps from the shore. Beauty surrounds the chalet, and it is conveniently located to sites, and the bus stop. House had all essentials and made for a perfect time in the MDI area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
I am glad you enjoyed your stay, Andria, and thanks for your feedback. I rely on it to see what guests value most. If you think of ways I can make Spruce more enjoyable for future guests, please let me know. Thanks for coming.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of four loved staying at the Spruce. Every morning having coffee on the back deck, looking out at Frenchman’s Bay was heaven-sent. My favorite part of staying here was looking up at the skylight in the morning. My kids enjoyed looking for shells on the beach. Great proximity to Bar Harbor and Acadia.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2026
Thanks for coming, Grace and thanks for enjoying Spruce. If you think of ways I can improve it for furture guests, please let me know. Best, Peter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Spruce Chalet is a great place to immerse yourself in the experience of Acadia and Mt. Desert Island. Peter is a wonderful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
It was a pleasure to host you again, Andy. Thanks for coming
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect spot for our family of 5. The view was amazing. You could walk right out the door and walk down the stairs to Frenchman Bay. It was also close to everything - Bar Harbor, Southport. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Thanks for coming Katrina, if you think of ways I can make Spruce more comfortable and convenient for guests, please let me know. thanks for choosing Spruce and coming to Bar Harbor.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Spruce Chalet. Everything was very clean upon arrival, communication with Peter was excellent, and we were close to everything we wanted to do in and around Bar Harbor. The cozy space was perfect for our family of five. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a perfect Maine cabin. Rustic but all you need. Beautiful view of Frenchman Bay. We loved it! Host reached out to check on us. Perfect stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thanks for coming. Glad you enjoyed your stay. If you can think of anything I can do to make Spruce more convenient and enjoyable for future guests, please let me know.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location and view from this cozy cabin. It was the perfect spot to relax after hikes and a short drive to Bar Harbor for dinner, coffee or breakfast. We enjoyed dinner at Sweet Pea the first night and lobster rolls at Lund’s the next day. Otherwise we tried several places in Bar Harbor which were all good; cafe this way, side street cafe, Blaze and Galyn’s. Also, Peter was a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Thanks for coming to Bar Harbor and choosing to stay at Spruce. Glad you were happy. You were a pleasure to host. Please let me know if you think there are any ways I can make Spruce more enjoyable for future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place. Would stay again! Beautiful views from the deck!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, very quiet and secluded. Perfect for a getaway with my husband. Owner was wonderful, made sure we had everything we needed. Close to area attractions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved having our coffee on the patio in the morning and watching the water and wildlife. Very quiet yet close to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Also appreciated Peter’s recommendations.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location & views

Great location close to Bar Harbor & other activities but far enough away from the crowds. Great views from the deck overlooking the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The view

Wonder view from the back deck. Great convenient location.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thanks for coming. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Please let me knownif you think of ways i can make Spruce more or convenient for future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Great location was able to do a lot without driving hours away
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience!

Great Experience - The view from the property was incredible, and our host was kind, accommodating, and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rustic cabin overlooking Frenchman’s Bay

Loved the cabin - it was perfect for our family. We were happy to be out of town and on the water, beds were comfy and the cabin clean. Had enough pots and pans, utensils to cook meals.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spruce chalet was great little spot to stay in Acadia for our 3 teen (14, 14, and 16)boys and us. Close to the park and downtown Bar Harbor. Great water views! The house really had everything we needed. Kitchen was well stocked. Peter was very responsive for anything that came up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute Chalet

Great views and easy access to Acadia. Peter was very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cabin

The cabin is beautiful, right on the water. It's rustic and I wouldn't want to explore MDI in other way! We had a baby with us, but his afternoon naps and early morning risings. were much more enjoyable with the beautiful view from the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us!

This little cabin was the perfect getaway for my husband and I. Peter was so helpful-giving us great suggestions and guiding us as navigating to Bar Harbor for the first time. The canine was fully stocked, super cozy and the view was spectacular. The morning sunrise was glorious. The location was perfect for our stay the area to fully explore Acadia. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2024
Thanks for coming, Janeen. It was a pleasure to meet you both. Glad you enjoyed the chalet. Spruce and Birch are due for new furniture this winter. If you think of ways i can make Spruce more convenient for future guests, please let me know. Thanks for coming
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

Beautiful property with water views and convenient to Bar Harbor and Acadia. We thought it was perfect for two but could also comfortably fit a family of 4-5. Peter was responsive and provided many useful recommendations to make our stay more enjoyable. Kitchen is well equipped. We would certainly stay again when in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2022
Thanks for coming, Rachel. So glad you enjoyed your stay. If you can think of anything I can do to improve the experience for future guests please let me know. Thanks for coming to Bar Harbor.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Peter’s Spruce Chalet is fantastic. Great view, clean, quiet…a great place to get away. Peter is a great communicator and host. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2022
Thanks for coming, Andy, the most important thing is that you had a great week. If you can think of ways I can improve things for future guests, please let me know.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Host communicated with us throughout the visit. Enjoyed the location. Only complaint would be the shower head. A new one would do wonders.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy little cottage

Cozy little cottage on the lake! We greatly enjoyed our home away from home. It is tiny but it was just what we needing in a landing pad for our day hiking trips in beautiful Acadia. There were some plumbing issues while we were staying there, but Peter got right on fixing it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2023
Thanks for coming, Alicia, I wish we could have resolved those plumbing issues immediately, but thanks for your forbearance. The shower head is being installed today. Please let me know if you think of ways I can make the experience for future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had an amazing stay at the Spruce chalet!

Our family loved this little cabin - while tiny, it had all we needed and was truly the perfect location to explore Acadia and Mount Desert Island. We enjoyed the drive to and from the park and Bar Harbor. We also loved having Sweat Pea's and C-Rays so close and ate at Sweat Pea's twice! The lovely view, my daily yoga and coffee on the deck, the direct access to the stairs down to the shore, exploring the shore and water during low tide; we truly loved the stay. Thanks for sharing the chalet!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you for coming, Brianne, i strive to make Birch an enjoyable, convenient place for our guests. Your feedback is important, so if you can think of ways that Birch can be made more comfy and enjoyable, please let me know. Especially, it us gratifying to know you and you family had a nice stay. Thanks for coming to MDI
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