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Luxury Home w/INDOOR POOL 20mins BarHarbor boardersAcadia National Par

Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and indoor pool

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Pool house
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Front of house
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Back of house garage on one side pool house on other side

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bernard, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Home w/INDOOR POOL 20mins BarHarbor boardersAcadia National Par

Outdoors: Hot tub, full court basketball, full sand volleyball, granite fire pit, gas grill and picnic table, cedar swing set, large open lawn.
Indoors: INDOOR POOL, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, workout room, Kitchen, Dining, 2 Livingrooms, Washer/Dryer, Spectrum.

Built in 2009 this house is perfect for your family with tons to do. Located on the 'Quietside' of Mount Desert Island boarding Acadia National Park and 23 acres of woods. Very private woodsy setting just minutes away from hiking, biking, water recreation and more. The village of Southwest Harbor is just minutes from the property and Bar Harbor is only 20 minutes.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pool needs to be closed after every use No sharp objects in pool Please no shoes in the house Lobsters cooked on outside burners
accepting to lease the property means you are agreeing to attached lease agreement provided by the owner
Note: property has driveway cameras (note to renters)

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bernard

Located in Bernard, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
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Bernard, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 30 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 38 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Home w/INDOOR POOL 20mins BarHarbor boardersAcadia National Par have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Home w/INDOOR POOL 20mins BarHarbor boardersAcadia National Par?

As of 9 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Home w/INDOOR POOL 20mins BarHarbor boardersAcadia National Par on 10 November 2025 start from NZ$1,275.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Luxury Home w/INDOOR POOL 20mins BarHarbor boardersAcadia National Par pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Home w/INDOOR POOL 20mins BarHarbor boardersAcadia National Par?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Home w/INDOOR POOL 20mins BarHarbor boardersAcadia National Par?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Home w/INDOOR POOL 20mins BarHarbor boardersAcadia National Par located?

This family-friendly Bernard holiday home is located by the sea, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Acadia National Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Echo Lake Beach and Seal Cove Pond. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

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

Acadia hiking trip

This house is beautiful and very well appointed. The pool was a huge hit, especially for rainy days. The owners were quick to respond to questions as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Great vacation home

Great home with wonderful amenities and close to hiking trails and the beach. We really enjoyed our Maine vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P., Berwyn, PA

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

Wonderful sray

Beautiful accommodations. Comfortable beds. Loved the hot tub. Great kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Very nice vacation!

Wonderful home. Very nice owners. Everything we hoped for and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet B., Cochranville, PA United States

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

Excellent Property

The property was excellent. Kitchen had everything you would need. The pool and hot tub were great amenities. The kids really enjoyed it. Would definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Amazing

The property was great, and exactly what we were looking for. Had great communication with property managers. Would totally book again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Amazing!

We had an amazing time, the house beautiful, big and the pool was awesome!! We will be going back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic! Highly recommend

The house was amazing, the pool was terrific, and the owners were outstanding. Yes, this is on the backside of the island but it was perfect for us. We loved having all the inside and outside space. Thank you very much, Shelly and Ricky!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joi C.

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

Amazing vacation

Another awesome week! This is our third year renting this house. Such a great spot for families. Kids love the pool, close to so many great hikes/trails and short drive to bar harbor. The owners are super responsive and helpful. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

April E.

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

Quiet Side of Acadia

Away from the crowds and tourists of Bar Harbor, but within a 30 minute drive to town if you venture out that way. This home has something for everyone to enjoy - indoor pool, basketball court, ping-pong table, fire pit surrounded by nature, wildlife and trees. Great for star gazing as there’s no light pollution to detract from the views. We took advantage of the numerous nearby trails as well. The home & grounds were clean, the owners were friendly and respectful. Would definitely recommend for a family or group of friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tricia R.

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

Fun stay while visiting Acadia, but we couldn't use pool

The house was large and beautiful. Very clean, a great location for visiting Acadia National Park. We were unable to use the pool however because the amount of chlorine in the water (and air) in the pool room caused our eyes to burn/water, irritated our skin and made us all cough (within minutes even after leaving the windows open in hopes of airing the room out). It doesn't seem like many other visitors encountered this during their stay, so it's possible that the pool was recently treated prior to our stay- but was a definite bummer since that was a major reason for our booking this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell L.

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

Perfect Place to stay on the Island.

This was our third time at this amazing property. If seclusion is your thing, this is the place to stay. The eastern side of Mount Desert Island has become a crowded zoo. Bar Harbor is an overpriced, hectic area that has lost all its former charm. The quiet side, where this rental is located is the best area to stay. It is still close enough to venture into Bar Harbor if that is your thing. The night sky at this property is amazing! Not a single artificial light can be seen from this property. It is an astronomer’s paradise. The private indoor pool is a rare treat and great to relax in after some hiking and biking. The yard is spacious and has two fire pits, a basketball court and a sand volleyball area. The kitchen has anything you would need to prepare any type of meal. I can’t say enough good things about this property and have nothing to complain about. Stay here and have one of the best vacations of your life.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leah A.

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

Pool chemicals were off

Overall we really enjoyed our stay at this home, which has so much to do for kids both on the property and in the region. The spacious yard and basement are great, and there is plenty of room to spread out and relax. The indoor pool is of course a huge draw to this home, but unfortunately left us disappointed. The pool caused lung and eye irritation in all of us, and our young children developed a painful rash. The owners were very responsive when we reached out about this, and suggested adding a very small amount of hydrogen peroxide and gave us access to this as well as test strips which were initially locked up. The test strips revealed that the pH of the water was VERY acidic. The owners then promptly came the following morning to adjust the chemicals, though they took the test strips with them and so we did not feel comfortable using the pool for the remainder of our stay. It may be wise for future guests to inquire about professional management of the pool and water testing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the hot tub was needed after the full days of hiking and bike riding through Acadia. The kitchen was very well appointed, although we never cooked dinner as we enjoyed the Bar Harbor restaurants - More local to the house, be sure to check out the Sea Ketch restaurant… it was delicious. We were only home for one sunset, but it was lovely. Also we highly recommend sailing out on the schooner Margaret Todd, a Cessna flight through Scenic Tours of Acadia and biking the Carriage Roads. We highly would recommend the property and all that Acadia has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet and very open with plenty of space to relax both indoors and outdoors
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is great. The property is excellent. The indoor pool was a hit. Check-in was very easy. Quiet neighborhood. 25-30 minutes to downtown Bar Harbor. One minor item is you cannot change the temperature in the house. It is set to 77. Too warm on a hot day. But once things cooled down the breeze through the house is great with the windows open. I would absolutely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristin b.

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

Amazing Family House for Acadia adventures

Huge house and grounds with plenty of room to spread out. Quiet wooded area with lots of amenities, we especially loved the pool and hot tub with hiking every day it was a great way to unwind. Additionally the basement game area led to many highly competitive games of air hockey, ping pong, and pool. So quiet in the mornings we could hear the leaves falling and saw deer just crossing the yard. Big kitchen completely fitted out for anything you wanted to cook. We stuck with breakfast and snacks and hit many local restaurants, Thurston’s, Peter Trouts, and Quietside snacks! Hit both sides for hiking Acadia and some trips to Bar Harbor but really loved being on the quieter side of the island! Perfect house for families or several couples. We definitely recommend this property and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful time, we enjoyed the area and the home Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Family had a lot of fun hanging out. Will definitely consider it again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large, beautiful property in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded with all amenities and extras. Far enough to get away from busy but close enough to enjoy all Acadia has to offer. Great communication with Owner/Host. Pool & Hot tub were pristine!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Excellent property

We had a fantastic time at this property. The home was spacious, clean, and exactly as described. The open layout made it perfect for relaxing and spending time together. The owners were incredibly responsive and made everything easy from check-in to check-out. Highly recommend—would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Spring break in Acadia!

Kids swam everyday, and parents enjoyed the solitude! Pretty close to Bar Harbor, a nice town with good cafes.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

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

Perfect Christmas

We got lucky with the weather and had a snowy Christmas! It snowed on Christmas Eve, we had the Christmas tree and a toasty fire and our family at this wonderful property! Plentiful room for us and lots of activities for our children, games room, indoor pool, outdoor hot tub and lots of tv’s in every room. The kitchen is well equipped and the gas oven is very similar to mine at home and this all felt home from home. We didn’t stay at the property for time outside and exploring as this was our Christmas getaway, plus it was snowy and cold and very warm and fun to stay in. Also we were excited to see the Deer family visit outside the window. This was a very special memory for us all and one we won’t forget. Superb.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae

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

Cannot oversell this enough!

The photos don't do this property justice. The grounds are gorgeous and well maintained, we saw lots of deer and turkey along with a few native birds. The pool was clean and maintained, as well as the hot tub. Everything you could possibly need and then some in the kitchen. Cell service was spotty, so the extended wifi was really nice. Owner was very communicative and easy to reach - literally 0 complaints!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shelley Miles

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A little about our family first my name is Michelle but most people call me Shelley my husbands name is Ricky and we have two young children Cooper who is 13 and Bentley who is 11 I grew up just a mile from this property and my husband is from Ellsworth which you drive through to get to the property. I went to MDI high school where I was part of 3 basketball state championships and then graduated from Maine Maritime Academy where I was known for playing basketball as well. I now work for Margo Stanley Real Estate as a associate broker and my husband and I own our own businesses Miles Motorsports & Complete Car Care which is located in Hancock. Ricky also worked for Morrison Chevrolet for 18 years which is now Darlings Chevrolet in Ellsworth. Rick went to Ellsworth High School where he was a part of 2 soccer state championships. As you can see we are a very busy family when we are not working we are with our family Rick is a Shriner and is part of the Nascar unit of Ellsworth so we go camping a lot to help raise money for the shine hospital. We love being outside ice fishing, snowmobiling, boating, all water and land sports we just love. I would love to answer anything anyone would like to know about me and my family.

Why they chose this property

We love this property our children always have things to do and so do we. It is very peaceful we are in the middle of 23 acres of woods it is quiet.

What makes this property unique

indoor pool, hot tub, basketball court, swing set, volleyball court, peace and quiet, covered and not covered porch there is just no one to bother you when your at the property. But still close to everything you would want to do on MDI our property borders parts of acadia national park.

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