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West Point, a private beach front home & cabin on the quiet side of MDI.

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A rustic cabin interior with a wooden dining table, cushioned seating, and large windows overlooking a forested area.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, large windows overlooking a lake, and rustic wooden beams.
A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.
A cabin with a wooden interior, a bench, a lamp, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A rustic cabin with a chimney, surrounded by dense forest, and a fire pit in the yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Mt Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Pond
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Seal Cove Pond
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Cabin Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Sleeping Loft

5 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Cabin Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Sleeping Loft Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mount Desert

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Pretty Marsh, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert. 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. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Mt Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Long Pond - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Seal Cove Pond - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Maine Granite Industry Museum - 13 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Original Travelin' Lobster - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hodgon Seafood - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mother's Kitchen/Coffee Matter - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West Point, a private beach front home & cabin on the quiet side of MDI. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at West Point, a private beach front home & cabin on the quiet side of MDI.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at West Point, a private beach front home & cabin on the quiet side of MDI.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Point, a private beach front home & cabin on the quiet side of MDI.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is West Point, a private beach front home & cabin on the quiet side of MDI. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pretty Marsh holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Acadia National Park, Long Pond and Seal Cove Pond. Echo Lake Beach and Beech Cliff Loop are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool property, great view, rustic cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow!!! This property is truly special. From the moment we turned onto the road, we knew we were about to have an unforgettable family vacation. The home was well outfitted with everything we needed for easy mornings, campfires, a lobster and mussels boil, sunset cocktails and more. The walk down to the beach and the dock was truly magical. Thank you very much for sharing this special place with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene relaxing stay

Fantastic camp. Felt transported back in time, in the best possible way. Cant say enough about the host and caretaker, they went out of their way to make our stay pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was as described and exactly what we were hoping for.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful view, serene, lots of wildlife and private.

Amazing location, washer/dryer, equipped kitchen, well-stocked w/ firewood, and lots of games. A blissful place inside and out!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquility

It is everything we needed! Thank you for sharing this special place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Fantastic! I am delighted it provided just what you needed. It always seems to do that for me too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best

It doesn't get better than this! So grateful for the opportunity to stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations

A beautiful location, barn/house, and attached cabin that worked very well for our 3 generation family. We had a great time and enjoyed the easy water access, the fairy forest, the sunsets from the dock, suppers on the deck, and some of the things that closeness to Acadia offered. The warm family feeling from the owners was a big plus too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

West Point

The property is beautiful & the barn and cabin had everything for a comfortable family stay- three generations for us! We loved every minute of our trip- exploring the property and enjoying its tranquility. Thank you for sharing your special place with us and our furry friend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure Magic

This is a very special property and we had the best time exploring and treasure hunting and being together. I would have wanted to stay anywhere else And highly recommend this to anyone who wants to experience to true magic of Maine.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a truly enchanting place. We so enjoyed the solitude that seemed to melt away the stresses of the world. Cocktails on the deck, roaring fire in the fireplace, rustic throwback to yesteryear, no TV and spotty internet...Perfect!! When looking to unplug. Nice neighbors and awesome 180 degree views from the deck. Our Great Dane puppy so enjoyed romping around off-leash on the grounds. Best Place I've ever stayed on MDI!! Book it and Chill! You won't regret it...
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful week at West Point

This property is heaven! We all enjoyed exploring around the woods, fishing and jumping off the dock, and lazily watching the boats in the harbor. The kitchen was well stocked. There were fans but the breeze was amazing at night so we slept well. Out internet access was spotty but it was fine. It was nice to unplug! We played games, cooked and listened to music instead of scrolling! The drive into Bar Harbor is a bit far (25 min or so) but not too bad. Beech Mt is nearby to hike- that was fun! Our dog had a blast running around the yard and checking out the rocky beach. It was certainly a family vacation we will never forget! I hope we get to go back again someday! Thank you to this family for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Classic Coastal Maine

We really enjoyed our visit! I’d heartily recommend this rental to anyone looking for a rustic Maine getaway. Views from the house are terrific. Get up early to watch lobster boats check their traps or take a short stroll to catch the sunrise over Pretty Marsh from the causeway. When the water was calm it was easy to spot gray seals and even a pod of porpoises swimming by. Other wildlife included foxes, deer, loons, cormorants and bald eagles. The private beach was delightful but does require a short scramble over rocks to access. The kitchen was very functional and large enough to accommodate a couple cooks without getting too crowded. Be prepared to climb stairs to the main door and to the loft. There is no direct indoor access between the cabin and main building. We had only 1 or 2 bars of Verizon service, but that was also true over most of the island. It’s a 30 minute drive to Bar Harbor and a little less to Southwest Harbor or Northeast Harbor. We had a minor issue during our visit and the host was very responsive and resolved it promptly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2024
Laurel was a wonderful guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical, rustic property with views of the water from most windows. We saw an eagle, seal and coyote - and lots of hummingbirds, bees, chipmunks and squirrels. Good beachcombing.. Lots of room to roam. Barn and cabin are charming. Loft reminded us of summer camp - great for kids but no privacy. Be aware - no WiFi and limited cell coverage on this very quiet side.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

tranquil / beautiful location

We really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful location, stunning views, very quiet, lovely spot! Well equipped kitchen. A rustic home. We had one challenge with the home which was resolved to our satisfaction; thank you so much for your attention and response.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

West Point

Perfect and magical rustic barn on the water on MDI. Incredible views all around, beautiful beach and dock, fire pit, and cozy barn / cabin were the ideal home base on MDI to both explore the island, but also completely unplug and relax as a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet location with water views of pretty marsh harbor

Great experience. Cozy, rustic accommodations, charming cottage.l, on the quiet side of MDI.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

As previous summarized in other reviews, this property is a child’s wonderland and the pictures don’t do the actual experience justice. We loved our quiet morning coffee overlooking the water and the amazing sunsets at nights followed by warm campfires relaxing and talking about our adventures during the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place.

Definitely rustic but well worth it. Absolutely magical place
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pretty Marsh

Wonderful!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amazing, great views, fun fire pit

Family friendly. Off the beaten path. Rustic.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Utterly magical Maine/Acadia vacation perfection! 10/10

Sincere thanks to the owner family for allowing us to share the beauty of this place! The photos simply DO NOT do justice - FAR FAR MORE beautiful. Perched on an isolated bluff overlooking the peaceful narrows, it is truly isolated, charming, rustic, and quiet. Our week here was utter bliss. A fantastic place for dogs, with quiet paths for long walks, and many acadian beaches for exploring. Endless opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, etc. A few helpful pieces of advice for future visitors: 1) no internet/wifi and very limited cell service often without LTE - be prepared to go into Bar Harbor to reconnect every now and then, 2) well water tastes funny but no worry - owners (very kindly) provided spring water, 3) cool in Maine even in summer (50-70s) so bring layers, 4) limited interior lighting - bring headlamps/good flashlights for getting around at night. But COME HERE - you will not regret it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful Setting

My family stayed at this property over the 4th of July. We loved the grounds and breathtaking views of the water. We really enjoyed the sunsets! The house is a rustic cabin and was cozy and comfortable. The house and property are not too far from the actual Acadia National Park and it was very nice not being in all the crowds in Bar Harbor. We hit Maine at a perfect time weather wise and thoroughly enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place to stay!

We had a blast! Beautiful home, cozy, rustic warm and so inviting. We stayed there for a week and West Point treated us so well. We will go back every year if we can! We had fresh lobsters from the Intrepid Lobster boat. The captin let us pick them out, and we only paid $10.00 for two lobsters! The home is on the quiet side of Island and bar harbor was a short drive and there is plenty of fun things to do! treat your self to the best and visit this property!
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