This is a beautiful oceanfront property and well cared for home that was perfect for my family of four, including my two boys (ages 8 and 6) who were in heaven exploring "their own" rocky beach and tidepooling every day. The home is surrounded by trees and is in such a peaceful, quiet area that gave us deer spotting every day! The nearby town of Southwest Harbor has some very nice restaurants - though limited options, the town was far more relaxing and less touristy than Bar Harbor. And having a home base allowed for cooking after those busy days when the kids needed to just chill out...and we could still enjoy oceanfront dining with the house grill and firepit after the kids went to bed. Our host was very helpful with information on the home and area in advance. It is about a 30 minute drive to the main Acadia park entrance, but there are plenty of great hikes/park areas to explore on this side of the island (with less crowds!!) and the drives were picturesque. We loved our stay, and think your family will too! PS - traffic and parking struggles in Acadia are for real in Aug. Get up and at 'em if you want a spot in the key parking lots.

We loved our stay at Rock Holme. The VRBO description was very accurate, the place was very clean, fully functional, with typical New England quaintness and practicality. We enjoy cooking and the kitchen, grill and patio all performed admirably. Access to a private beach is extremely difficult to find in this price range and we were blown away by the scenery, sunsets and ability to unwind from reality. Communication with the owner was great and we will consider renting again. If you are looking for granite countertops and/or lots of nearby eateries, you may need to look elsewhere. If you are seeking a truly serene escape, with the comforts of a real home, and the ability to access a stunning national treasure that is Acadia, you should consider a Rock Holme rental.

This house is located on the “quiet side” of the island which was perfect for us. It is right on the water and has good space for the whole family. Reine was very helpful in giving us information about the house, the neighborhood and the island. We had a great week!

We loved our stay in this quaint beachfront home! The location was perfect for the relaxing atmosphere we were looking for. Our 3 boys had a blast exploring the rocks and tide pools. We had a campfire every night and enjoyed the stars and woke up to hot coffee with a view of the boats going out of the harbor. The kitchen had everything that we needed and our beds were very comfortable. We were a quick 20-30 minute drive to lots of hiking and biking carriage trails and swimming holes on the quiet side but it was also an easy drive to get to Bar Harbor for whale watching, Jordan Pond for biking and popovers, and Sand Beach for swimming. One of our highlights was an aerial tour of the island on Scenic Flights of Acadia - HIGHLY recommend! Our best dinners were at Beal's and Archie's, but we also enjoyed Seafood Ketch, Thurstons, the Upper Deck, and MDI Lobster - all very close! We can't wait to come back!

Nice place on the water. House is older but well kept. Appliances function well. Would stay here again.

Beautifully maintained home right on the water in Bernard, MDI, ME. We had cliffs steps away from our doorway.

This was my first time using VRBO and Reine made it very easy. The house was like a time capsule filled with beautiful trinkets and family treasures. The home was very comfortable and had a great location. My family had a terrific time and enjoyed the house very much. Reine gave us a lot of good tips and made the whole stay easier. I would love to go back and spend time there again.

We had a wonderful time. The cottage was perfect for our time away. If you want to do a lot of activities out of Bar Harbor, it is good to be aware that you have about a 30-40 minute drive. We didn’t mind that. The trade off of the quiet setting more than makes up for the travel time.

We had a great stay at the house and enjoyed the wonderful views from the deck and upstairs bedroom. The house has a fantastic location right on the water. Our host was very responsive to all of our questions.

Reine was so easy to work with! Very accessible. Great information in the house about local activities. Thanks for a great stay.

Lovely relaxing time at this quiet Maine charmer. We enjoyed our rocks and pools, and especially s’mores on the fire pit with that magnificent view.

Wish i had known how wonderful evening and twilight are at this house with the sun setting behind us as we'd have eaten in every night. We'd go here again when returning to MDI.