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Sweet retreat in the heart of MDI

Sweet retreat in the heart of MDI

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Living area
Exterior
Living area
Dining
Dining

Overview of Sweet retreat in the heart of MDI

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park7 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)11 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park's Visitors Center12 min drive
  • Popular LocationCadillac Mountain26 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Sweet retreat in the heart of MDI

Here in the woods at the center of Mount Desert Island you can hear the peepers in a nearby frog pond and the hermit thrush singing in the trees. This property provides a comfortable, private, and convenient launching pad for exploring Acadia and eastern Maine. Close to Acadia's trail heads, lakes, and carriage roads, the house is less than 20 minutes from Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Ellsworth. Relax in the big hammock, walk to the nearby Kitteridge Brook Forest trails, or play bocce and enjoy the fire pit. At night, take in the truly dark skies and be dazzled by the Milky Way!

The first floor of the house is open, with a living area, dining area that seats up to eight, and fully equipped kitchen. The large sofa is cozy for watching TV or movies and opens up to a comfortable queen bed. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a queen and one with a full-size bed, bathroom, and bonus room under the eaves with a daybed for reading or napping. This is a solid, fully insulated house, with heat for chilly days or evenings. Air conditioning in the larger bedroom and excellent air circulation throughout the house means you'll be comfortable on the few Maine summer days when you need cooling.

Property manager

Ann Halkett
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 first aid kit

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this vacation home is in a rural area. 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 College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
Map
Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 7 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 17 min drive
  • Village Green - 19 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 16 min drive
  • Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 25 min drive
  • Shell - 6 min drive
  • Atlantic Brewing Downtown - 19 min drive
  • Side Street Cafe - 19 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice I., Candler NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar Harbor
Very nice and well kept property. Nice deck with a grill and outdoor seating. Inside the downstairs is very spacious and comfortable. Upstairs the beds are comfortable and the bathroom is nice. There is so much to do in the park and there are plenty of nice restaurants to choose from. We would stay here again if we were in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inclement weather
We enjoyed hiking when it wasn’t raining and local restaurants for great seafood . Unfortunately we had to leave a day earlier due to hurricane Lee. The house was conveniently centrally located on MDI with short drive from hiking trails, restaurants and town of Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Most Enjoyable Stay!
Anne’s home in Bar Harbor is even more beautiful in person and was the perfect place for me and my family to get away to for a relaxing vacation! Kurt, the property manager, had everything incredibly clean and comfortable for our stay. The welcome basket was a very nice touch! Anne’s book collection is also wonderful :) The location of the property is perfect to explore Acadia NP and Bar Harbor. I very highly recommend Anne’s property and would certainly stay here again if we get back to the area. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Lovely
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaka M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An oasis!
A real gem. Private, well appointed, and cozy. A fantastic find. It was a great homebase for a week of Mount Desert Island fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ann Halkett

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I’ve enjoyed this home for 15 years. National parks make great neighbors! I never get tired of Acadia’s beautiful trails, and I love skiing on the trails in the winter that I bike on in the summer, and ice skating on the same lakes I swim in. I help run a wonderful nonprofit that serves the islands and isolated communities of the eastern Maine coast, and it’s bliss to come home on a dark winter evening and see all the stars above me. And then to be cozy inside the warm, comfortable house. I love sharing my home with Acadia’s visitors and I hope you will enjoy this special home as much as I do.

What makes this property unique

My neighbor Kirk Lurvey manages the property for me. Feel free to call on him with any questions or issues that come up.

Languages:

English

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