“This is the perfect spot to relax and recharge- right on the water. The location is close enough to the park and Bar Harbor, but feels totally isolated and private when you’re there. The house is comfortable and very well stocked. The owner is responsive and has made the rental and check in process effortless. We adore this space and have already signed up for next summer!!” – Susan, 2022
“Had a great 4 days at this property! The views are stunning – we saw the most amazing pink moon rising over the mountains! The home itself is spacious with lots of areas to spread out. Every possibly kitchen utensil you can think of is there! Lots of linens and extra pillows. Great directions for getting there, accessing the home, and handling stuff inside (heating/AC, trash, kayaks, etc). The property manager was very responsive from the start, which set my mind at ease. The bedrooms are spacious – 2 downstairs and 2 upstairs. The only thing that would’ve made the stay a little easier is having a bathroom upstairs. But this didn’t really impact our visit. It was super clean – some areas are a little dated as the home is older, but again – it was super clean and functional. Honestly, it felt like staying at a friend’s vacation place – books, games, kayaks – it was very comfortable. I would 100% recommend this property and also stay here again. Lots of privacy and a great deck to sit and soak in the views! Also close to Acadia and Bar Harbor!” – Sabrina, 2022
“We were very apprehensive about staying in a different home after 6 years at Seal Cove. However, merely walking onto the deck with the magnificent view allayed that concern. Sunrise over Cadillac Mt, eagles galore, seals and porpoises were the norm. Most of our dinners were cooked on the deck’s gas grill. There was an abundance of spices, cooking tools and dishes, It was easy to get our kayaks into the water at all tides. When I had a question the owner, Rick was delightful and accommodating. Sugar Bakery up the road was a treat. We look forward to a return visit.” – Steve, 2021
“We enjoyed our time here at Bar Harbor Cottage. Watching the sunrise from the deck, eagles flying overhead and an occasional seal swim by was great. We had some rainy days but it was so nice to sit by the fireplace every day. The waves crashing in Acadia was also a highlight. We have never seen them so big and it was truly awesome. We already booked our week for next year. Can’t wait to come back!” – John, 2021
“What a beautiful location. We arrived after dark on the first evening, so our first taste of the scenery was watching the sun rise over Mt. Desert Island and Acadia across the water spread out all around us. We spent so much time sitting on the porch and just watching from the windows when the snow came a couple of days later. The park itself was a quick drive away, and just as lovely from up close as from a distance. The house had everything we needed. Plenty of space for the 6 of us to spread out, and every kitchen item we needed to cook Thanksgiving dinner and meals for four days. We look forward to coming back to visit.” – Matthew, 2021
“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