“We have been renting this property for 15 years now. We have rented many other places in this area since the early 90’s. Bar Harbor View is the best of all the places we have stayed. Proximity to Acadia, Bar Harbor and Ellsworth while being very private provides everything we enjoy. In 1975 we camped at Barcadia with our 3 children so know and love the area. A porcupine hung around the upper driveway for a few days. As we drove out leaving, we stopped for 5 deer and 20 turkeys crossing the driveway. Grandson Evan and his girl fished from their kayaks and caught mackerel. They were visited by seals and dolphins. On our second day view from the deck we watched a bald eagle catch fish with a golden eagle sitting on nearby rocks. Kudos to the keepers… the place was spotless when we arrived. Thank you Rick and Shelby for making this place available to rent.” – Judy, 2020
“Our stay was great! We just missed the lobster season, so had to buy them ourselves to cook at the rental. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to make the lobsters and all our food. Everything was well stocked and clean. It got chilly at night, and we were able to start up the fireplace. The rental is right next to the water, we were able to watch the sunrise and sunset everyday. Loved that they provided kayaks and all necessary equipment with it. Whenever we had questions, the owners were super helpful and quick in reply. Overall, great place!” – Shirley, 2020
“We had a wonderful time, it was perfect. The house was spotless, the location wonderful and the weather cooperated.” – Gloria, 2020
“Great location, beautiful views, close to many great hikes and the Trenton Bridge lobster pound.” – Susan, 2020
“We had an awesome week at cottage last week! The weather was great and, for the first time in a long while, we were there before Columbus Day and everything was still open. Hopefully no more travel advisories and face masks next year!” – Gary, 2020
“We are so grateful for this house! It is our third time staying here and the house has exceeded our expectations every time. We love spending our mornings on the deck, warmed by the sun and calmed by the water. We also love the vast selection of puzzles and we have completed a few each time we’ve stayed. We’ve also always had fun hosting ping pong tournaments (my brother is the reigning champion). Thank you for providing plenty of kayaks as they’ve given us opportunities to view beautiful sunsets on the water and see numerous harbor seals throughout our visits. One of our favorite memories this year was seeing 50+ starfish crowding next to seaweed and periwinkle-lined rooks at low tide. Thank you for providing a welcoming and comfortable home that continues to tempt us to return to the beauty of Maine’s coastlines. We hope to stay here again soon.” – Melissa, 2019
“The last two weeks have been amazing. The house was wonderful. So wonderful, in fact, that we barely left it. Our most enjoyable time was spent here at the house watching the sunrise and all the wildlife from the deck. Walking the beach, sitting at the small table and painting pictures (us girls) and the guys worked on car models. All while enjoying the view. We all loved it so much we have booked it again for next year. Thank you for the memories.” – Vickie, 2019