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You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9314 sq m

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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Trenton, ME
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park9 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)9 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park's Visitors Center23 min drive
  • Popular LocationCadillac Mountain38 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!

Bar Harbor View Cottage is the perfect place for your next trip to Maine. You will be delighted when you first see the stunning panoramic views of Acadia National Park and its mountains from our deck. Make sure you get up in time for sunrise as you'll be able to see it come up over Cadillac Mountain.

You'll be able to spot wildlife without even leaving your chair. You may see eagles, seals, dolphins, deer and moose. You can even take our kayaks across the bay to see seals up close and personal. The water near the cottage is teeming with mussels too.

Kids (of all ages) love the abundance of flat rocks along the shoreline that are perfect for skipping and the custom-built ping-pong table in the garage.

The cottage features four bedrooms which sleep nine, WiFi access, panoramic views, a well-stocked kitchen, a garage, ample parking, a ping-pong table, several kayaks, a gas grill and a gorgeous deck perfect for relaxing.

The main floor has the master king suite with adjoining bathroom, a second bedroom with a queen bed, kitchen, living room, dining area, den, laundry room and second bathroom. There is also an attached garage. The second floor offers two bedrooms. One has two twin beds and the other features a queen bed plus a twin bed.

We are about 16 miles from downtown Bar Harbor.

Property manager

Rick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3375 sq ft (314 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Den with TV, Ping Pong in garage, Kayaks, beach

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home House
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home Trenton
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home
You Can't Get Closer to the Water Than This! Trenton
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home House
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home Trenton
Spectacular Panoramic Views Acadia Oceanfront 4BR Home House
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About the neighborhood

Trenton

Located in Trenton, this vacation home is in the mountains and by the ocean. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Wild Acadia Fun Park and Seacoast Fun Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 9 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 27 min drive
  • Village Green - 27 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shell - 16 min drive
  • The Lobster Shack - 41 min drive
  • Lunt's Lobster Pound - 8 min drive
  • Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - 8 min drive
  • Smokey's BBQ & Lobster - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This! located?

Located by the ocean, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Acadia National Park, Wild Acadia Fun Park, and Kisma Preserve. Garland Farm and Thompson Island Information Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great group location
We are a group of older couples from different parts of the country who get together once or twice a year. This time oir destination was Maine and BHVC was wonderful. Multiple locations, in and out, for different activities and conversations. The deck is perfect too. The kitchen is well supplied for when we wanted to cook in. The game table was very handy for our obligatory jig saw puzzle. Having a fire on one of the cool rainy days was very nice. All this with beautiful views from inside and out. There was plenty of parking for all of our vehicles. Coincidentally, this place is great for getting around on a knee scooter since I severely fractured my ankle a couple months ago. Getting into and around the house, even out to the deck, is quite easy. A wonderful place and a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bar Harbor View Cottage
Stunning views of the ocean and mountains. Very quiet and private. Close to Arcadia National Park. This is exactly what we were looking for. Very much enjoyed our stay and hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular
For a girls reunion which we do yearly, this house was perfect. Upon driving down the driveway we loved the privacy of it. Upon approaching the house, discovering the view was thrilling. The first thing we noticed after entering was just how well equipped this house was for any eventuality including emergencies. It was spacious, clean, with awe inspiring views. There was nothing about it we didn’t love. There was enough chopped wood to last an entire winter. We experienced a late season nor’easter while there which was thrilling. Being confined to the house for a full day presented no problem at all. A tree had fallen across the driveway but the house manager was there pronto and removed it with no issues. Would definitely return again, maybe in summer next time although we thought it was perfect now. We do recommend the Stephen King tour in Bangor during your visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S., Lone Pine

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert Island View Cottage
The View Cottage was perfect for two couples who have been friends for 30 years. We stayed in the 2 bottom floor bedrooms. Spring weather was expected and we did get that. Our arrival day was wet than the next days were beautiful. We hiked in the park and photographed the Milky Way 2 nights. We drove to Island Falls on Monday for a perfect day with the local folks and watched the total eclipse of the sun. Rainy days came again later. The storm was blustery and wonderful. We did have a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
good place in Trenton
it was wonderful. big, very very clean and classy. Easy to heat with just the fireplace (from big storm, electricity was down for two days!) Well designed ! Kids fit in easily. Grandparents fit in easily. Stephen & Stacy fit in easily. Trenton is a fine location for quick access to Mt. Desert Island. We definitely recommend the place ! Oh, I could mention the generator, which powered the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place!
We stayed here in November and had the best time. The house was perfect for us, plenty of room, stocked with everything we needed and the view was amazing. It was a short distance to Acadia and we even had a chance to see the drive thru Acadia Holiday light show for the holidays. I would definitely recommend staying here and hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
The property is beautiful with breathtaking views. The home is large and accommodating. We enjoyed a wonderful week here.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible View
We stayed here in November just after the busy season of the island. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the property. The house and finishes are a bit outdated but if you can look past that, the view and atmosphere more than make up for it. We made a fire every night in the wood burning fireplace, the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could possibly need for home cooked meals. Waking up in the morning and seeing the sunrise was amazing, there is a great deck overlooking the beach and water! There is not much in the town during the off season for food, so you may have to stop in one of the near by larger towns on your way down. Overall we would stay here again and I would recommend for a family or larger group.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!
This home was perfection for our getaway. It had everything we were looking for. Plenty of room! Views with beautiful sunrises. Water at high tide was right below the deck. Wild life to watch. Great location for visiting Acadia and Bar Harbor. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dolores G., Methuen, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
BHVC
Sometimes "quirky" is a good thing!! Unusual layout but works well once you get the gang if it.....the deck is tremendous...great location..good communication with caretaker becauae of hurricane on aerival day delayi g us one day...downed tree blocking our path was immediately handled by administative assistant and owner..who called once we gained access to property..location is right where we wanted to be .. only negative was the popularity of the cottage making it hard to re rent !! Have a wonderful tume at BHVC...our thanks to everyone!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023