'Acadia Retreat' Beckons to Those Who Want a Peaceful Setting!
House in Bar Harbor, ME
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Maine is called "Vacationland" and you are going to LOVE it! Mt. Desert Island, home of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, is an incredibly beautiful place where people come to relax, to play and to appreciate all that nature has to offer. 'Acadia Retreat' has been created so that you and your family can stay in a wonderful and comfortable environment while you explore and experience all the beauty that surrounds you! Our charming home is beautifully maintained & lovingly appointed with great attention to detail. We have a bright, open floor plan where the living room, dining area & kitchen share one big space. The kitchen has an abundance of cabinets & counter space. The laundry area located right off the kitchen has a full-sized washer & dryer. The dining area has a handsome round oak table with matching chairs. The living room has 'comfy' sofas & an HDTV and DVD player. Great Vacation Spot!
The sunny bedrooms are located on opposite ends of the home for maximum privacy. The master bedroom with a queen-size bed has a private bath & walk-in closet. The second bedroom with twin beds has two closets & the main bath is located right outside the door. The 24 x 14 sun room is the 3rd sleeping area and has a queen sofa bed.
Both baths offer spotlessly clean tub/shower combinations. The heating system is very efficient & we also have Central Air conditioning! A ceiling fan and portable fans are available for extra comfort as well. The home has been freshly painted bright white & accented with attractive & colorful furnishings & collectibles.
Outside you can enjoy a beautiful yard with exquisite trees & colorful wildflowers that will make you smile. You can just relax in the hammock with a book, send the kids on a treasure hunt in the surrounding woods, cook some lobsters & have a picnic or even shoot some hoops! 'Acadia Retreat' is Truly a Great Vacation Spot for Everyone!
Activities: Hadley Point Beach is a public area (3 miles) where you can launch a boat, have picnics, sunbathe, skip rocks, watch the seals & other wildlife. This is a favorite spot for the kayak rental companies to start & end their day trips-it's fun to watch them come & go--and you just might want to join them! There are several freshwater ponds/lakes on the Island where you can enjoy swimming, boating or fishing. You can even go horseback riding on the gorgeous carriage trails that wind through Acadia. You can hike, ride bikes on your own, go out on a whale-watching tour or a sunset cruise on Frenchman's Bay or participate in tons of activities that are offered by Acadia National Park! Definitely go and see the movie that is shown at the Visitor's Center which is less than 10 min away! Try to get to the Jordan Pond House for afternoon tea, popovers and homemade ice cream and of course, take a drive up Cadillac Mountain and around the Ocean Drive where you will see Sand Beach, Thunder Hole & Otter Cliffs!
There are fantastic restaurants, great shopping and even mini golf courses nearby. There is an awesome 'Art Deco' movie theater called The Criterion located in downtown Bar Harbor and two evenings a week there are band concerts on the Village Green. Several art shows are held during the summer and cruise ships come into the harbor weekly! Mt. Desert Island is Truly an Unforgettable Place with Something for Everyone!
The sunny bedrooms are located on opposite ends of the home for maximum privacy. The master bedroom with a queen-size bed has a private bath & walk-in closet. The second bedroom with twin beds has two closets & the main bath is located right outside the door. The 24 x 14 sun room is the 3rd sleeping area and has a queen sofa bed.
Both baths offer spotlessly clean tub/shower combinations. The heating system is very efficient & we also have Central Air conditioning! A ceiling fan and portable fans are available for extra comfort as well. The home has been freshly painted bright white & accented with attractive & colorful furnishings & collectibles.
Outside you can enjoy a beautiful yard with exquisite trees & colorful wildflowers that will make you smile. You can just relax in the hammock with a book, send the kids on a treasure hunt in the surrounding woods, cook some lobsters & have a picnic or even shoot some hoops! 'Acadia Retreat' is Truly a Great Vacation Spot for Everyone!
Activities: Hadley Point Beach is a public area (3 miles) where you can launch a boat, have picnics, sunbathe, skip rocks, watch the seals & other wildlife. This is a favorite spot for the kayak rental companies to start & end their day trips-it's fun to watch them come & go--and you just might want to join them! There are several freshwater ponds/lakes on the Island where you can enjoy swimming, boating or fishing. You can even go horseback riding on the gorgeous carriage trails that wind through Acadia. You can hike, ride bikes on your own, go out on a whale-watching tour or a sunset cruise on Frenchman's Bay or participate in tons of activities that are offered by Acadia National Park! Definitely go and see the movie that is shown at the Visitor's Center which is less than 10 min away! Try to get to the Jordan Pond House for afternoon tea, popovers and homemade ice cream and of course, take a drive up Cadillac Mountain and around the Ocean Drive where you will see Sand Beach, Thunder Hole & Otter Cliffs!
There are fantastic restaurants, great shopping and even mini golf courses nearby. There is an awesome 'Art Deco' movie theater called The Criterion located in downtown Bar Harbor and two evenings a week there are band concerts on the Village Green. Several art shows are held during the summer and cruise ships come into the harbor weekly! Mt. Desert Island is Truly an Unforgettable Place with Something for Everyone!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bar Harbor, ME
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests praised the cleanliness, comfort, well-equipped kitchen, and excellent communication with Lori. The property offers a relaxing retreat with easy access to local attractions. Highly recommended for a memorable stay!
5.0
Excellent overall experience for our first visit to Bar Harbor! Lorie was an excellent host, and her home was perfect for us. Plenty of room, including a large yard with lots of privacy. The home was well appointed, with all of the key household items included. Location was ideal, as well being centrally located between Bar Harbor center and Acadia National Patrick. We can’t wait to return!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at the Acadia Retreat. The layout was very comfortable for our family of five. The house had everything we needed and was very clean. The location is in a residential neighborhood, a bit away from the more hectic and touristy area around Bar Harbor -- and well situated so that we could easily reach any and all Acadia destinations as well as off-island spots like Tidal Falls and Trenton/Ellsworth.
5.0
We were very happy with this beautiful home. There was everything you could possibly want or need. Very cozy and comfortable and extremely clean! Lots of great restaurants near and lots to do. We had a couple rainy days and there were great museums to go to close by! Had a great vacation!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at the "Acadia Retreat." The house is in a peaceful, wooded setting and impeccably clean! It has all the amenities needed for a relaxing stay and is a great place to come back to after busy days kayaking, hiking, and biking. Lorie is a wonderful host and provided everything needed for a memorable stay in the area! We highly recommend the "Acadia Retreat!"
5.0
We had a wonderful time at Spruce Lodge. The hosts described the accommodations perfectly and had a long list of suggestions for activities and entertainment in the area. The location is ideal for those seeking a get away that's not too far from Acadia but has its own beautiful setting in the woods near the water. We all enjoyed morning and/or evening walks down to the point to check out the tides and point. - The house is very cozy, clean and comfy with all necessities provided. The hosts are easy to get in contact with and responded to questions immediately. Top notch vacation!
5.0
We absolutely loved staying at this property in Acadia. Lorie is an absolute gem and goes above and beyond to make the experience wonderful for guests. The home has everything you need for at least a week stay and is comfortable to hang out at and relax. I was worried when I booked that it was a little farther away from Bar Harbor but there is actually plenty close by. There is both a coffee shop and the highly rated Travelin Lobster within walking distance. I would highly recommend to anyone!
5.0
Lorie was an excellent host. The amount of contact from her was just right. The property was really clean. We had everything we needed. Lorie thought of everything.
5.0
Our stay was amazing and Lorie is a wonderful host. She was very communicative and informative. The house is extremely clean and it was close to everything.
5.0
Great location , clean and comfortable
To come back after a day of sightseeing and hiking
5.0
Awesome property in awesome location for visiting Bar Harbor and Accadia NP. Off a long driveway, secluded, great clean place, great communication with owner. Highly recommend!
5.0
We had wonderful weather and a wonderful time. Lorie’s home is perfect for 2 couples or a couple with children. Lots of room, well equipped, privacy from neighbors, and centrally located for exploring all there is on Mt Desert Island.
Cleanest, most well equipped home we’ve ever rented! Communication with Lorie was excellent and she makes sure you are aware of all this part of Maine has to offer.
5.0
Great room enjoyed our entire trip, will return
5.0
Great place to stay! Clean, cozy and in great proximity to Acadia Park! Host was very helpful and prompt in answering questions and providing info about the area! Would go back for sure!
5.0
Our group of 4 adult family members spent 4 nights enjoying Acadia/Bar Harbor using this lovely property as our home base. The home was clean, spacious, and well cared for, plus the location was convenient to all the activities we had planned. It's in a very quiet and private neighborhood, so indeed it did have that retreat vibe. It's also convenient to several local lobster pounds, including the Happy Clam Shack (very friendly folks -- highly recommended), where we bought live lobsters and enjoyed a lobster bake at the retreat using the provided lobster cooker and pot - a nice touch! The only downside was the two single beds in one of the bedrooms (we were two couples), but we knew that going into the rental, so not the fault of the property owner. Overall, highly recommended as a serene home base for your own Acadia/Bar Harbor adventures!
5.0
Second time around we do get the feeling of “home away from home”. Thanks Lorie!
5.0
The property was extremely clean and well supplied. Very close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The homeowners checked in and made sure we had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again if we go back to Maine.
5.0
We loved our stay at Acadia Retreat. The location was great, it was clean and spacious and perfect for our family of 4. Lori was quick to respond and was willing to give advice on what to do in the area. Next time we are in Bar Harbor, I will try and stay here again.
5.0
Very comfortable stay in a convenient location! A 'Retreat' indeed!
5.0
Great place to stay. Everything you need for a home away from home. Clean is an understatement. Spotless. 10 minutes from everywhere. Quiet. Would recommend highly. Lorie very responsive.
5.0
This place was cozy and clean! It was in a great location, close to everything we wanted to see. We had a wonderful time!
5.0
First thing we noticed was how big the yard was, both front and back! Very peaceful. We also noticed when we walked in how CLEAN and ORGANIZED the house was!! The kitchen had every utensil and cooking gadget we needed, the beds were comfortable and the family room was wonderful to hang out in with the cool air coming through the screens. About 7 minute drive to the main Acadia entrance, maybe a 15 minute drive to downtown Bar Harbor and grocery. We stayed here with our four teenage sons and it was lovely! Thank you Lori!!
5.0
This property was just as the listing showed and stated. It was very clean and located a nice distance from downtown Bar Harbor, around 15-20 minutes. Overall, a great place to stay!
5.0
The house was clean and lovely. It was close to everything but tucked away in a quiet location making it the perfect home away from home.
5.0
We celebrated a special birthday with a 'girls' trip. Lorie is an exceptional host. She is attentive, caring and supportive. She is ready to answer questions and made sure our stay was perfect. The house is impeccably clean! This includes a brand new sink sponge and scrubby. The location is easy to find and provides peace and serenity. It was a 15 minutes drive to downtown and a 10 minute drive to the entrance of Acadia National Park.
5.0
Great place to stay, reset and recharge. The hiking was amazing and the location of the house was perfect! Highly recommend if you are looking for a super clean place as your center to explore Acadia.
5.0
We had such a great experience renting from Lorie! She was a great communicator and the house was clean, beautiful and in a great location. Would recommend!!
5.0
We had a great experience renting the property. The instructions were clear, the house was immaculate and comfortable and the location was close to everything.
5.0
We loved staying at the Acadia retreat! It had everything we needed & more. It was impeccably clean. Location was superb. Lori was very helpful with giving as recommendations & was available with a quick phone call. I highly recommend Lori's place.
5.0
This home had everything we needed. It is clean and fresh and well-stocked. The owner , Lori, was in close contact making sure we were comfortable. The location was close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. There’s a wonderful lobster shack across the bridge to Trenton!! A definite A+ property!!!!
5.0
very nice and clean. we enjoyed out stay
5.0
I definitely recommend this property! The house was immaculate, which was a huge plus to my wife and I, who are both 'clean' fanatics. Lorie (the owner) was a joy to work with and her communications were excellent. She provided everything we needed, such as identifying the best grocery stores, and even finding extra umbrellas for us since it rained a couple of days during our stay. The property itself is in a quiet location, about a 12 minute drive from downtown Bar Harbor. It was very pleasant to return to the property after spending the day sightseeing and being able to just relax. Simply put, the house was comfortable in the best sense of the word. There were games to play, a large number and variety of books available to read, and excellent Internet speed so even on the rainy days we had plenty to do. I assume the televisions worked but we never turned them on as this was an 'escape' vacation for us. One quick tip is the best lobster rolls we found were at a 'side of the road' place call C-Ray Lobster (about 4 minutes from the property) where you can order online and do a fast drive over to pick it up (which I recommend because they had a long line otherwise!)
5.0
We loved the house. It was very neat and clean. The secluded location was great. Convenient for everything you want to do in Acadia and Bar Harbor. Lorie is excellent to work with.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Acadia Retreat. The property is spotlessly clean and spacious with lots of windows for light and fresh air. Lorie is a wonderful host who goes above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need. The location is a quick drive to Acadia National Park and downtown Bar Harbor but far enough away that you feel like you're in your own little piece of Maine. Definitely recommend.
2.5
Conveniently located, very clean, well organized, beautiful decorated and furnished, comfortable, quiet, good space, good for family, and very good communication. Will definitely recommend.
5.0
Perfect location. Super super super clean! Comfortable. So close to all the harbors. I would 100% recommend this home!!! Thank you for everything!!!
5.0
Lorie is a great host. The home was well stocked and supplied. Only 7 miles to Bar Harbor and very near Acadia National Park. Enjoyed our stay!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay! Everything in the house was super clean and came stocked with everything you could possibly need. The location was quiet and a short drive to all the hikes in Acadia and the restaurants and shops in Bar Harbor! I would highly recommend this house and would definitely stay again.
5.0
Great location, clean, cozy, functional
This is our second year in a row staying at Lorie's. The house is well located, 30min from the East Side main sights, 15 minutes from the West side main sights. This time we used the large backyard as we had a bunch of kids and we had long dinners outside. We definitely recommend this place and hope to stay again!
5.0
Amazing place, highly recommended
My family of 4 stayed at Lorie's wonderful place. It is spotlessly clean, well located near the "entrance" of Mount Desert Island, and has easy access to everything on MDI within a 5-20 min drive.
The house and property is very kid friendly, beds are comfortable and communication with Lorie was super smooth. House is well stocked for basically everything you need to cook, clean, etc.
Would recommend this place to anyone who wants to visit Acadia!
5.0
Exceptionally clean
Every aspect we experienced with the rental and owner was a 5 Stars. Would highly recommend.
Thank you Lorie
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bar Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Bar Harbor is R 5,954 per night. This rental is R 1,585 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'Acadia Retreat' Beckons to Those Who Want a Peaceful Setting!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 'Acadia Retreat' Beckons to Those Who Want a Peaceful Setting! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 'Acadia Retreat' Beckons to Those Who Want a Peaceful Setting!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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