True North A Mount Desert Island vacation getaway!
House in Acadia National Park, ME
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this house rental
True North is a private 20 +/- acre, beautifully landscaped hidden retreat on the quiet side of Bar Harbor and is centrally located on Mount Desert Island making it easy to choose a different island destination each day! True North is within walking distance to Blagdon Preserve which has beautiful walking trails that lead to the ocean with beaches to explore, picnic areas and a chance to see Maine wildlife such as seals, eagles, osprey, deer and much more! Long Pond is a 5 minute car ride for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding all of which can be rented at Pond's End via National Park Canoe & Kayak Rentals. Family fun at Somes Pond, Echo Lake beach and Beach Cliff Mountain hiking trails are approximately a 5 minute drive. Acadia National Park entrances, in Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor are all a 10 minute drive due to our central location. True North has a big game room and acres of land to explore and play outdoor sports. Let your kids run free while you relax after a busy day of exploring and end your days by the campfire enjoying the privacy of what True North has to offer!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Acadia National Park, ME
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(77 Reviews)10.0 / 10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay at True North! The house is just lovely and had everything we needed! The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were comfy and there was so much there to do that we could have just stayed in all week! There were so many toys and games for the kids and the adults. We really enjoyed the air hockey, pool and ping pong tables! We also enjoyed the fire pit and short nature trail in the backyard. In addition to the house being just perfect, Stephanie was an incredible host! She was so kind and helpful from sharing tips on things to do/see in the area to leaving a little welcome gift for us upon arrival. She, by far, is the best host we have ever had! Thank you Stephanie and family for sharing True North with us! We had a WONDERFUL stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location to everything that we wanted to do on the island. Clean and well maintained property!
10.0 / 10.0
True North was the perfect location for us to explore all parts of MDI! The property was well stocked and had plenty of room for the seven of us. The property manager was very easy to communicate with and very responsive. We would definitely stay again if we came back to the area!
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay at True North was wonderful! Everything we needed was available and home was very clean, well stocked, and extras provided. This included firewood for campfire, snacks, and all kinds of games.
Communication with Stephanie was prompt and easy.
Wonderful private setting and very peaceful!
Thank you for everything Stephanie!!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome owner and house more than we thought!
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay at True North was one of the best stays we have ever had in Maine (and we’ve been coming to Maine for our whole lives)! Every detail was impeccable! Thanks Stephanie for sharing your wonderful family home with us, we had an outstanding time!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful in every sense, location was fantastic. House was beautiful and had every commodity one needs. We were very comfortable and would recommend True North 100 times over. Hope we can return in the future!
10.0 / 10.0
Our family spent a week in Maine and we LOVED the house. With the house being set back off the road and in a quiet area it was exactly what we were looking for, but it was also close enough to all activities in Acadia that we weren't spending our whole vacation drivig. The house was especially well furnished and supllied with all the little things like garbage bags, toilet paper, Ziploc bags, camp chairs, fire wood etc that just makes it nice to not have to worry about it. Stephanie was also a great host providing a welcome gift (we love SMORES) and a packet of information including tips for Acadia and the surrounding areas as well as places to eat. It was and amazing property for our vacation and I would highly recommend to anyone!
10.0 / 10.0
Loved True North, everything was charming, clean, and well stocked. Played a few games of pool in the game room and used the grill to boil lobsters from the co op. The home is also back in the woods off the main road a bit which isn't obvious from the pictures, and the extra privacy was a nice surprise.
10.0 / 10.0
This home was nestled into the woods away from the road and anybody else. Very quiet and picturesque. The house was very clean and spacious. The game room was fun and well maintained. The host also provided all sorts of amenities including everything to have a fire in the fire ring. I would highly recommend staying here. Only downside is almost everything on the island is at least 20 minutes away.
10.0 / 10.0
People often indicate that their rentals have everything you will need, but we always know that cannot be true. At True North, it was as if we were staying with family, in the sense that all of our needs were anticipated with loving thoughtfulness. Sunscreen and aloe (thankfully we didn't need the latter because we took advantage of the former!), band aids and first aid kit, flashlights, binoculars, puzzles, games, wood for the fire pit, gas grill, tons of cozy towels, a nice variety of spices, and very thoughtful welcome gifts. This is on top of the fact that the well-situated property is on 20+ acres of quiet, wooded land with an unbelievable starry sky above. It is walking distance to a Nature Conservancy preserve and beachfront, and about 10-15 minutes from everything else. We just loved our stay here. We had the misfortune of getting locked out on our first night and I messaged Stephanie through the VRBO app at 9:45pm and she wrote me right back and was there with a key less than 5 minutes later. She is so kind and lovely. I recommend this property absolutely and cannot wait to return myself.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay at True North! The house had everything we needed for a comfortable family vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Great trip!
10.0 / 10.0
True North is a special place for our family. We loved making memories in the house and around the property on the 20 acres. There are trails a few minutes down the road that are also peaceful. This is the closest we stayed to a NP so it made it so much more convenient to us since we planned our trip around that alone. Bar harbor and surrounding towns were also nice in proximity to the house which made it easier for short drives for exploring. The details in the listing were right onpoint with what we experienced during our stay. Our kids loved the game room and all the toys made them feel right at home. We cant wait to visit again in the near future. Thank you again Stephanie and family for sharing your home with us.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our recent stay at True North. Stephanie and her family have provided a truly wonderful home to relax in with family and/or friends. Our group included the full age range from children to mature adults. We all had fun playing the games in the basement, cooking meals together in the well-appointed kitchen, and relaxing in the several living spaces after a long day of hiking. The home is convenient to all points on and off the island.
Stephanie has provided pretty much everything you could need to truly enjoy your vacation. Just bring your own shower supplies and food, and she has provided the rest. We would have loved to stay longer and will definitely be recommending the home to others.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean, well appointed, lots of privacy, very quiet. Basement game center is lots of fun and Stephanie is great
10.0 / 10.0
It was great staying at True North. It's clean, spacious, and comfortable. (It feels like you are staying at your home instead of a vacation rental.) It is in a quiet, woodsy area with a nice backyard, away from the bustle of tourists. Stephanie is nice, helpful, and accessible. If my family and I are able to visit MDI again, we would be happy to stay at True North.
10.0 / 10.0
Stephanie’s property was amazing! We needed a week of rest and relaxation and that is exactly what we got. The property is exactly as described. The game room was amazing and my husband and I had a blast playing the games when our toddler when to sleep. The house felt like home and had everything we could have asked for on our trip to Maine and Acadia NP. The backyard was serene and we found one of our favorite hikes just down the road. For me, the appliances were also a huge selling point. Everything was state of the art! Beds were extremely comfortable and there were plenty of blankets and pillows in every room. Stephanie also left treats for our little one and some for the adults. She was easy to contact and we could not have asked for a better trip! We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
The property was wonderful -- roomy, surrounded by woods, convenient to anything you wanted to do on the island. We took hikes on both sides of the island with some satisfying vertical stretches and great views. Great lobster was available on the quiet side. It was always pleasant to return to our special secluded home at the end of an active day.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay at True North! When we arrived we notice right away how clean everything was. Also, the house has everything you need for your stay from paper towels to beach towels. I really appreciated not having to pack those extra things. Our boys LOVED the basement. Instead of being on their devices between hikes and different adventures, they were playing pool or ping pong together! We all agreed it was a fantastic house.
10.0 / 10.0
This property was great. Lots of room and very clean. Close to everything we wanted to do. Beds were comfortable and the house was fully stocked! We definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed every bit of our stay in this house. It is clean and convenient, with an awesome basement full of games that the kids loved. Well stocked and even a nice welcome gift. Definitely recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay. Very peaceful and beautiful setting. The house was well stocked and the owner was a joy to work with. Everyone enjoyed the basement playroom with the pool table, air hockey, and ping pong table. She even left all the fixings for S'mores for the kids. I would definitely recommend this location.
10.0 / 10.0
If you’ve read all the other reviews, all I can add is: they are all true! The house itself is fantastic! So large! Stephanie has thought of everything! The location is nice and secluded and yet close enough to everything that we wanted to do. We enjoyed the provided s’mores ingredients by the fire pit one night, thx Stephanie! You truly can’t go wrong booking this place!
10.0 / 10.0
Stephanie made this trip so easy for our family, from the moment we walked into her beautiful home she made us feel welcomed. The home was very clean and had everything we needed all we had to do was just relax and to enjoy our vacation. I would definitely recommend this home and for anyone at any age, Stephanie put a lot of thought into this and had things for all ages to do to keep them all busy. Thank You Stephanie!!!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay in Maine, and this house had plenty of space, linens, hot water, and activities for our family of seven.
10.0 / 10.0
The location was great. Not far from Bar Harbor and Acadia and secluded enough to be very peaceful and quiet during our stay. The place was beautiful and we had a great time. The property owner was incredibly helpful. Would definitely recommend staying here.
10.0 / 10.0
Stephanie was lovely to work with. She answered questions and had everything ready for us. It is a lovely home that has everything one needs. It was clean and the beds were comfortable and the price was fair. I highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for our family of 3 plus friends. Excellent location; easy to reach all of Mt. Desert Island. Quiet, private, back in the woods. Home is a spacious 3 BR, 2 bath with a fantastic basement game room. Very well equipped, beds all comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
The location was great. House was great. We had everything we needed for our family of nine. Stephanie had plenty of supplies for our use. The kids LOVED the basement. We would stay at True North again.
10.0 / 10.0
The house rental was above all expectations w/ amenities. Families need to take notice of this rental. Kids would absolutely love all the extras provided. Owners do know how to make a stay extra special ❤️❤️❤️
10.0 / 10.0
The house and property were just what we had hoped for. Our family of 9 felt very comfortable. The location was ideal for all the exploring we did on the island. Stephanie was a terrific host. Communication was great! We did not want to leave. Thank you so much.
10.0 / 10.0
We were all so impressed by this home. It was so nice and extremely clean. When we arrived Stephanie had brochures and maps for things to do around the island and a nice welcome note and gifts on the counter. The kitchen was stocked with everything you could possibly need. She even supplied paper plates and paper towels. We had 5 adults in our group and we had plenty of space. The beds were very comfortable. We used the table on the patio every day. And we had 2 nights where we just relaxed with a fire. I cannot say enough good things about this property. It was just nice to come ‘home’ every evening to the peace and quiet. So glad we picked this house for our Maine trip. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. We have rented many vacation homes over the years and I can truthfully say this one was by far the best! Thank you Stephanie for letting us stay in your home and as my friend said repeatedly for knowing how to do it right!
10.0 / 10.0
As a parent of college athletes, we/they do a LOT of hiking. We enjoyed Beehive, Bubbles, Gorham Mountain, Ocean Path, and much more! True North was a wonderful landing spot after a day in the park. It was very private and safe feeling. The house itself had everything we needed to prepare meals. Stephanie was very attentive both before we arrived and during our stay if we had a question. We enjoyed the game room too!
10.0 / 10.0
Decided to visit Maine in August to beat the heat of Nor Cal and for the lobster. We were not disappointed.
Loved the house, so much room to spread out, lots of activities, and the best supplied home rental I have ever stayed.
Stephanie was wonderful to work with and willing to offer suggestions of places to go and places to eat (even months before our arrival to help us plan)
I hope to return to Maine one day, so much more to explore.
10.0 / 10.0
Acadia
Wonderful toys for children, enjoyed the large amount of place settings and towels. Very nice property and owner was easily accessible.
10.0 / 10.0
The peacefulness of True North
This is a great place for a family to have a nice picnic in the backyard without seeing any neighbors. It has everything that the family needs for cooking and entertainment for everyone. Also, it’s within close proximity to everything you want to see. Stephanie is a great host, very helpful and thorough. I would recommend this place to anyone except the week when I will book it again. A truly great experience
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful place
We loved our stay here. Secluded for lots of privacy but close drive to everything.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely perfect!
It is apparent that this property is well loved by Stephanie and her family. It is comfortable, cozy, and has everything we could possibly need for our stay. We enjoyed drinking our morning coffee on the patio and listening to the birds. Some deer visited during the evenings too. This home served as the perfect home base for our vacation. Our kids enjoyed the game room in the basement. The ping pong table was a big hit. We are yearly visitors to MDI, and have stayed in many rentals. This home is one of the best. We will definitely consider staying here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Secluded Family Getaway
This home was absolutely perfect for our family’s first visit to Maine. The house is surrounded by wooded area, so our family was able to enjoy the large back yard with the fire pit and playground in complete privacy. The owners have done a fantastic job fully stocking the home with everything we needed during our stay. Our teenagers especially liked having the rec room to play ping pong during our stay. Our parents enjoyed having a bedroom on the first floor so they didn’t have to manage many steps during the stay. There are only 2 steps in and out of the sun room to exit the home, but that was definitely manageable for them. The master bedroom upstairs was very large and the bed was very comfortable. Our 3 kids fit perfectly in the upstairs bedroom as well - plenty of room for them to hang out also.
We also loved how easily accessible everything on the island was from this point. We could get anywhere in what felt like under 20 minutes. We ventured into Bar Barbor, Northeast Harbor, and of course Acadia multiple times that week. For nearby restaurants, our favorites were West Eden for pizza (only 5 minutes away!) and the Nor’Easter (less than 20 minutes). There are multiple hiking trails nearby and our family enjoyed several of them.
Communication with the owners was incredible. If we had any questions or concerns that came up during our visit, they immediately responded and took care of everything we needed. If we ever find ourselves in the area again, we will definitely book this home again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Acadia National Park?
The average price for a rental in Acadia National Park is £263 per night. This rental is £16 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at True North A Mount Desert Island vacation getaway! . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at True North A Mount Desert Island vacation getaway! . Enjoy the water!
Is True North A Mount Desert Island vacation getaway! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at True North A Mount Desert Island vacation getaway! ?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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