We had a great stay in this wonderful home on the quiet side of MDI. Views were amazing from throughout. Kitchen was well-appointed and the game room downstairs was really fun. We spent most of our days out and about, but even if rain had forced us to stay in, we would've had a great time.

This house is such perfection for our family. Second time staying here, location is perfect, view is stunning, there is space for everyone to both gather and to retreat. We loved our week here and would 100% stay again.

Amazing views, lots of stargazing spots. Close to Acadia and Bar Harbor, with easy walk into cute downtown of Southwest Harbor. Our large group had plenty of room to spread out! Highly recommend!

3rd time staying at Acadia View House - fabulous location, quiet side of the island, easy ~5min walk into town, Southwest Harbor has a great wine store, ice cream, Little Notch Bakery for pizzas and sandwiches. 5 min drive to supermarket. Easy drive to carriage roads and hiking (15-25 minutes depending on where you are headed). House is spacious and very comfortable for two families. Screened in porch is wonderful for long dinners, great room is comfortable and bright all day long.

We had an incredible time at the View House. From the moment we turned into the driveway—such a beautiful approach to the house—we knew we were going to love it. Everything was so comfortable and well considered. We cooked and ate at home a lot, supplemented by plenty of Beal’s lobster and one amazing meal at Peter Trout’s. The kitchen was very well equipped. The week we were there (and pretty much the entire summer leading up to it) was quite overcast and foggy. The views were still gorgeous, and when the sun came out, we were all the more thrilled! We hiked A LOT and the weather was perfect for it. Also swam several times in Echo Lake, from the Bluffs (flat—and slippery!—rocks you can dive off, and less crowded than the beach). Oh, and of course the teens loved the foosball and the boxing bag, and we ALL loved the table shuffleboard. Started every day with a tournament! Loved this house on the Quiet Side and can’t wait to return!

This house is our favorite place to stay of all the trips our family has taken together. The house itself is so well-designed and beautiful; photos simply don't do it or its setting justice. There are places to be together in a large group as well as "away rooms" when someone needs quiet time. The kitchen is well equipped. Everything about it just works for our family of eight--five adults, three kids. Jonathan and Rachel are the best hosts, attentive to all needs and providing everything guests could want. We had a wonderful week in this exceptional house.

This house is incredible! It’s tastefully decorated, spotless, and had everything we needed. The view of the forest and harbor from the living room and dining room is breathtaking! We had 7 adults in our group, so having 5 bathrooms made getting ready stress free. The bedrooms are spacious and have very roomy closets with plenty of hangers. It’s not listed, but there’s a gas fire pit on the balcony which was very cozy to sit around at night. We also enjoyed the shuffleboard and foosball games. It’s located just 20 minutes from Acadia and Bar Harbor. We went to both places several times. Southwest Harbor is a very quaint town and is a 10 minute walk from the house. It has several restaurants, ice cream shop, bakery, gift shop ( very nice tees and sweatshirts), bars, and coffee shop. The night skies are also gorgeous. Turn off gf the fire pit and watch the stars! This house helped make our vacation unforgettable.

Clean, well-kept, modern home with excellent views of the water and stars, located on the quiet side of MDI. Far enough away from the cruise ships but close enough to access all things in Bar Harbor & Acadia. Held a small gathering for family members aged 6-45, and everyone had a wonderful, authentic and memorable experience. Highlights were Cadillac mountain on a clear day, Beehive Trail on a foggy day (challenging), Jordan Pond, Thurston's Lobster Pound, and Lulu's Lobster Boat.

This a fantastic place to stay. Great location, quiet neighborhood, and a picturesque view. We had two families together with 5 teen girls. The girls loved the basement for entertainment and the amazing front room for puzzles and reading. Absolutely worth the money.

The photos on line don’t do the views justice. Convenient location. To town and Arcadia National Park. The balconies provided a great place to watch the sunrise. The home is well situated for multiple couples and families with children.

Lovely property, beautiful sunrise views through kitchen table. Great Wifi and fire stove on the deck.

Perfect retreat for our family to enjoy a long refreshing weekend -- lovely home, spectacular views, perfect location! We'd stay here again and again!

This house was perfect for our family reunion. Very spacious and comfortable with lots of places to sit and retreat. The view too is amazing. Loved the location- very easy to get to town and walks, restaurants etc. We would love to come back!

We loved our weekend, perfect spot for a reunion. Great views, beautiful house, easy access to kayaking, biking, and hiking. Very well-appointed house and wonderful communication with the owners.

The house was perfect, and perfectly located. We are already planning for a time when we might return. We were a small group and the house was so big we know we’d have been comfortable with a group far larger. Plus, the house is on the pleasant side of MDI, and you can get everything you need within ten minutes. My son and I are celiac and we were so happy to know we could eat really well in the whole area and especially Southwest Harbor. We loved getting drinks and snacks at Harry’s Bar. They make a killer martini and chocolate milk for the littles.

Repeat visit to Acadia view house with our two kids now 7/5. Plenty of room, love the quiet side of the island. Would come back.

We had a lovely stay at Acadia House! The house is just like the pictures - spacious and open with a beautiful view. It has lots of room for people to hang out and it is very comfortable. Being able to walk to Southwest Harbor was a real treat for all of us. Jonathan and Rachel could not have been easier or more pleasant to deal with. We had a wonderful stay and we will definitely return.

From the moment we arrived, we were delighted by this home. The massive windows of the living room and dining room brought the outdoors inside, the several outdoor decks provided great conversation areas and the screened in dining porch was perfect for large family dinners. The variety of indoor spaces made it easy for kids to play while others worked (even on vacation 🙁). The gym and the many toys and games for kids of all ages were also greatly appreciated. And, finally, the location offering easy access to Southwest Harbor, Echo Lake Beach and our favorite swimming hole in Somesville contributed to a great week on the Quiet Side.

The first thing I noticed was how quiet it was there. Rustling leaves was all you could hear. Then the view. Spectacular. Then the house. The pictures don’t do it justice. It’s much bigger than it looks, more open, and perfectly designed. You can have three different families there and all have wonderful rooms to convene in and private places to retreat in the evening. It’s obvious that the owners use it because there is no detail that’s overlooked. And it’s maintained impeccably. It’s perfect. We will rent it again.

Our family of nine, ages ten to seventy, had a great time staying here.There's lots of room inside for family group activities or to find that perfect little quiet corner to read. The view is impressive. The owners have pretty much thought of everything. We loved the location on the quieter side of the island , just a short walk into town. We all wish we could have stayed longer and can't wait to come back.

Great property and the owners thought of everything. Short walk to town and short driving distance to Acadia.

I stayed at the property with a group of eight for three nights. The property was even better than pictured! There was more than enough room for everyone and the views from the common areas and many of the bedrooms were spectacular. It was also conveniently located--a short walk to town and a twenty minute drive to several popular hiking trails. I would highly recommend this property. Thank you!

This place is almost perfect! for real this place is close to everything yet we felt neighbors were miles away. It rained for 2 days and we wanted to watch some football while we enjoyed the views. We wish the main living area had a tv. We get it why it doesn't but that is the only thing our group said could be improved. The Host was great and everything went smooth. Thanks again.

My wife and I loved every minute of our stay! The house is outstanding. The views are breathtaking. The property is secluded enough to find peace when you want it, but its proximity to town, grocery shopping, and restaurants is perfect for outings. The house also has all the modern amenities you could want for entertainment: dedicated spaces for games, puzzles, a movie room, a well stocked and spacious kitchen, a fantastic grill, and outdoor dining spaces -- we could not have asked for more! We highly recommend this property to anyone and we would love to visit again. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.

Within moments of walking inside multiple guests said "this is great, can we stay again next year?" and they weren't wrong. The Acadia View House is spacious, has plenty of activities, ideally-located, modern, and beautiful. The house is ideal for large groups as there are plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, three small porches, two dining tables (one screened-in outdoors), multiple areas for people to congregate or get away on their own, and has most amenities one would want in a home. The only downsides to this place are minor nitpicks: somewhat uncomfortable beds, poor soundproofing (kitchen doors are easy to slam and aren't equipped with anything to minimize impact, a person snoring or a conversation on the main level can be easily heard on the others) - if one person gets up, the rest of the guests won't be far behind, a confusing lightswitch and fireplace situation (we never did figure out how to turn it on) and a poorly-organized kitchen that seems to be lacking many utilities one might expect in a Maine kitchen.

Amazing views from the home. Happened to be there at the right time, where we not only enjoyed the harbor view, many beautiful sunrises, and starry nights, but also literally saw changing foliage before our eyes. The home was lovely as described, well stocked, quiet/private but close enough to drive to all parts of Acadia for exploration. Easy to communicate with management and owners. We truly enjoyed our stay and hope to return again!

The house was beautiful , exactly as pictured on the website. The kitchen was well stocked for our party of 8 adults . The location was a quick walk to downtown, yet we were surrounded by woods. We had breathtaking views of the sunrise over the ocean. There were games, books and puzzles to keep us occupied during downtime. I would highly recommend this property and hope that we will be able to return in the future.

Very nice place to stay

This property was everything we could have wanted and more! The views were spectacular, and watching the sunrise and sunset from the second-floor deck was incredibly memorable. This was a perfect home base to our hikes in Acadia, and a short 10-minute walk from downtown Southwest Harbor. Communication was prompt and the hosts were welcoming — we loved our stay!

Stunning views within a spacious house! Perfect for our group of seven adults. Lots of space for everyone. Highlights: stargazing from one of several balconies, as well as watching the sunrise. Dinner at Cafe Drydock, pastries from Little Notch Bakery, all in town. The walk to town is a convenient and a little challengingly steep hike. The ferry from Southwest Harbor to Little Cranberry, Isleford, made for a good day. Wish we had brought bug spray for mosquitos! Also, didn't know that you need a reservation to eat at the Islesford Dock Restaurant. They let us sit at the bar with coffee and tea, nonetheless. A passenger on the ferry extolled the restaurant's delicious berry crumble. Owners of this beautiful house were extremely easy to communicate with and helpful. All in all, a perfect trip and a dream rental!

The house offers breathtaking views of the harbor, beautiful architecture and great layout allowing larger groups to spend time together in large common spaces, break up into smaller groups in the two living rooms, and also have privacy in the spread out bedrooms and decks. The area around the house is absolutely beautiful as well. We hope to come back.

Incredible views. Open space, plenty of room for two families to spread out. Easy access to grocery store, lobster, take out options in southwest harbor. 20-30 minute drive to Southeast harbor, bar harbor. Did drive to trail heads and carriage roads (bring your bikes!) but never minded- except for the insane August crowds in bar harbor and Jordan pond parking was never a problem. Already planning a return visit.