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Spectacular Oceanfront Home on Beautiful Maine Coast

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Front porch faces the ocean, islands and mountains of Frenchman's bay.
Front porch view of the Frenchman's Bay islands and mountains of Acadia NP.
Exterior
Firepit ready for an evening of stargazing and smores.
House seen from the ocean.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Winter Harbor, ME
  • Schoodic Peninsula
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪66 min drive‬
  • Village Green
    ‪66 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Main with en suite

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main En Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Oceanfront Home on Beautiful Maine Coast

Located in the charming fishing village of Winter Harbor you’ll be enchanted by this warm and welcoming 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. Perched on a bluff above the granite coast of Frenchman’s Bay, this home offers breathtaking views of Jordan, Ironbound and Mt. Desert islands. Enjoy the sound of waves while watching eagles, seals and porpoises from the front porch. Get an up-close view of your dinner being caught by local lobstermen right off shore.

This 2,400 square foot shingle-style home, completed in fall of 2021, boasts panoramic views from nearly every room. You’ll find the house thoughtfully designed and fully appointed for your comfort and enjoyment. Our open concept living room, dining, and kitchen with generous island seating, bright sunroom with granite fireplace and a private study allow you to come together as a group or find a quiet spot for focus or reflection. Crisp cotton bedding and down comforters ensure a tranquil night’s sleep, lulled by the sound of waves and the brilliant display of stars.

The home is located less than two miles from the picturesque village of Winter Harbor, a working harbor that offers shops, restaurants, bike and kayak rentals, and access to the Schoodic Peninsula, the only mainland portion of Acadia National Park. Explore Schoodic’s hiking trails, carriage paths and dramatic scenery before taking the seasonal ferry to Bar Harbor to enjoy the day investigating all that Mt. Desert Island has to offer via the Island Explorer bus system.

Or stay at home, cooking up a seafood feast in our fully equipped kitchen, playing lawn or board games, or cozied up by the fire reading a good book. Enjoy spectacular sunsets from the wrap-around porch or explore the tidal pools and shoreline accessed from our oceanfront stairway. For the outdoor enthusiast, this home offers ideal access to hiking, biking and kayaking and for those looking for a different pace it offers the space to reconnect and recharge – inspired by the physical beauty of nature and the comfort of this spectacular home.

Property manager

Kathleen
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Winter Harbor

Located in Winter Harbor, this holiday home is 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. Travelling with kids? Consider College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Winter Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Schoodic Peninsula - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 62 min drive - 61.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 66 min drive - 64.4 km
  • Village Green - 66 min drive - 64.4 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 77 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Fish House Grill - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬66 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Oceanfront Home on Beautiful Maine Coast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Oceanfront Home on Beautiful Maine Coast?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Oceanfront Home on Beautiful Maine Coast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Oceanfront Home on Beautiful Maine Coast located?

This family-friendly Winter Harbor holiday home is located by the ocean, 2 mi (3.3 km) from Grindstone Neck Golf Course, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Schoodic Peninsula and Schoodic Point. Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North and Chapter Two Art Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of heaven in Maine

This place was a dream. Beautiful home with stunning views. Close to Acadia but also away from the crowds. House had everything we needed. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home! We loved our stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning view and beautiful home

My family had an amazing week. The home was immaculate, beautifully furnished, and well stocked. The view was spectacular and abundant with local wildlife. We will definitely rebook. Thank you Kathleen for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exquisite Home and View!

We had the perfect family vacation here this past week with our adult children and first grandchild. Everyone was enthralled with this stunning home and location. This is our third time here and we are returning next year. My husband and I can not come up with enough positive adjectives to describe this very special place. See our past 2 reviews. Thank you Kathleen and Matt for once again sharing your gorgeous home with us. All the best, Maggi, Joe and family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Million Dollar View

The best VRBO we have stayed in. Beautiful home, breathtaking views! Comfortable, quiet, peaceful retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property!

We wanted to go to Maine to see the beautiful fall foliage, Kathleen’s property allowed us to see the leaves changing and ocean all from the back porch! The property was clean, and had everything you could think of (games, kitchen supplies, fireplace, laundry) and an incredible ocean view! Kathleen was a great host and answered questions promptly. We all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D., Charlestown, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Stars are not enough

By far the best VRBO we have ever stayed in. Super Clean. Owner easy to communicate with and quick to respond. Views are amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely “Perfect” Maine Experience!!

This new house is beautiful. It is situated on a property that has spectacular views of Cadillac Mountain. This rental comes with EVERYTHING, but your tooth brush!! Value for price paid this rental is superior to any I have ever engaged.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing, Beautiful, Peaceful!

This home is by far the best rental we have ever experienced. Kathleen is a superior host and it’s clear she wants her guests to be 100% satisfied with their stay. The home is so well decorated and appointed with everything you could possibly need. The views are breathtaking (can be seen from almost every room in the home) and inside the home and outside it is so peaceful. We loved sitting outside watching nature and enjoying the only sounds of waves and birds skirting across the water. The home is so comfortable, we felt very much at home. The drive to Bar Harbor is about an hour but the drive is beautiful as there is much to see. Winter Harbor, while a small town has some nice restaurants (Tree House was our favorite) and small grocery store, LobStore and some cute shops. Loved seeing the deer along the roadside eating apples. Kathleen provides a pre visit digital booklet that helped us with some planning and the same material was provided in a nice bound book in the kitchen. We loved our stay and hated to leave the serenity of this home and property. If we find ourselves in Maine again this would be our first choice!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical

This is our second time here for my husband and I, and we are bringing our adult children back in July. There are not enough words to explain how this place makes us feel other than Magical!! The house is stunning and Kathleen has thought of every little detail anyone could ever want. The view is incredible and you can feel your blood pressure drop the minute you walk through the door. My husband has a very demanding job so it can be difficult for him to decompress within a week's time, but Winter Harbor at Kathleen's, he is able to decompress the minute we arrive. We are very grateful we found this place and that Kathleen and her husband are gracious enough to share this beautiful spot with us!! With Gratitude. Maggi + Joe xo
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip!

We had such a lovely time at the Jordan Harbor home. The pictures are beautiful but don’t do the home justice. Everything in this house high quality, well-appointed and super clean with thoughtful touches. It was such a wonderful week with family. The view is impossibly serene—everything in sight is natural and undeveloped. It’s the perfect place to recharge. The owner provided helpful and clear communication. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High school graduation trip for our daughter

Our stay in Winter Harbor was truly our best experience renting a home from VRBO we have yet had! Kathleen's home was absolutely beautiful, and it is perfectly situated on the water with an incredible view of islands, mountains, lobster boats and lots of rocky coast. The kids loved exploring the water front. The home was very clean, everything was new, the home was bright and full of sunshine. We loved going into Acadia, but everyone agreed that the highlight of the trip was just being together in the home at this property. Thank you for a wonderful vacation! It was more than we could have hoped for!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggi L., Larchmont Woods, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility by the Sea

My husband and I must have stayed in at least 50+ places over the past 30 years, and this has to be the most stunningly gorgeous one of them all!! Kathleen thought of every detail in this new beautiful home, and I mean...EVERY DETAIL!! My husband all week would keep saying, "Are we in Heaven?" "No, we are in Maine!!!" We can not wait to return so much so, I already booked two trips for next year; one with my husband and another with our family. This is the perfect place and location for both types of vacations. I give this home and location 100 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Words Can't Do It Justice

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house. The decor of the home was lovely and inviting. The interior is spacious and open, which is a bonus when you have four little kids. The view is absolutely amazing. The mountain...the island...the ocean...it's just better than any pictures or words can convey. We spent so much time outdoors, watching the lobstermen check their traps in the morning and watching the stars at night. Winter Harbor is a charming little town, and the Schoodic Peninsula portion of Acadia is a must-see. There's so much to see and do in the area, and the house was a perfect place for those times we didn't feel like doing much at all! This was a fabulous stay, and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emory M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical

What a special property. The house and location can't be beat. The house is brand new and immaculate. The kitchen and rest of the house was stocked with everything you might need, and Kathleen included little extras (smores kit!) that made our stay quite magical. The house is close enough to town that you can grab groceries or a sandwich, and far enough to experience the and tranquility of the place. We saw schools of fish, countless birds, seals and otters (we think); and gorgeous sunsets. My kids really enjoyed exploring the rocky beach. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation out of the fray

What a wonderful week! This property does not disappoint. As lovely as the pictures. A little hike to get to Bar Harbor (the ferry has stopped for the season) but one trip over had us counting our lucky stars that we were in quiet Winter Harbor. Ate breakfast at J. M. Gerrish who also sold wonderful muffins and cookies to go. Enjoyed the 5 & 10 and appreciated the owner taking the time to show us places to check out. We did Cadillac Mountain at sunrise (get your tickets early!), hiked in Acadia and Baxter State Park, shopped in Bar Harbor, and enjoyed watching the colors changing as our week went by. We enjoyed evenings by the firepit and afternoons sitting on the porch enjoying the water. Would come back to this area and this house in a heartbeat. Loved it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S., Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Time Ever

The house is beautiful and exceeds expectations set by the photos. Showers were very clean, beds were comfortable and kitchen was everything you could want. Did nothing at times but sit on the back porch or at the fire pit. “Downtown” Winter Harbor had great breakfasts at JM Gerrish Cafe and nice dinner at Treehouse. Biked through Schoodic. Trip to Schoodic Point was a little hilly but worth it. Getting back is somewhat of a challenge for recreational bikers. Take the shuttle. Took ferry to Bar Harbor which was a ve ry nice trip with a Bald Eagle sighting on one of the islands. Drove to Acadia Visitor Center, hiked, then took shuttle into town for shopping and dinner. We did find that the lots near the water had multiple open parking spots. Drive time and ferry are about the same, but last ferry trip is around 5pm. Would go back to this place anytime in a heartbeat. Our three children (and our 11 month grandchild) had a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This puts all other 5 stars to shame

Wow! I cannot tell you enough how amazing this property was, and yet, I don’t want to tell you at all because it might make it fully and totally booked! This house was the highlight of our trip. We loved coming home from adventures out in Bar Harbor (only 45 mins away) and Acadia, and not to mention the Schoodic Peninsula is located only a few miles away and made for an excellent spot for a morning run! We spent hours in what we affectionately called the “reading room” with a wood crackling fire and smooth jazz coming through the Sonos speakers. the kitchen was the most well equipped kitchen I have ever come across in all my time renting and the appliances were top quality, we enjoyed grilling out and cooking in the kitchen (most of which was fresh seafood caught that morning and purchases from the lobster Co-op a mile or so down the road). The steps down to the ocean was such a bonus and we enjoyed venturing out during low tide and searching for sea life such as crabs, clams, and starfish! The beds were comfortable with excellent quality linens and pillows. The bathrooms were well equipped with soaps, shampoos and conditioners plus hair dryers and a medical/first aid kit! Not to mention, 3 showers of excellent quality and water pressure came in handy after a day hiking or playing at the shore. The house is exactly like the listing! Truly what makes this house stand out is not only the spectacular craftsmanship of the home or the view but the care put into the listing. The rooms held good books to read, blankets to snuggle up with, the pantry came with the necessities, the art on the walls was local art/pottery, the drawers were filled with fun games that my family enjoyed again and again and even crafts. We didn’t feel as though we were at a rental, we felt as though we were home. The host was always available for questions and gave us such kindness, complete with a s’mores basket upon arrival with a thoughtful card featuring a watercolor of the area. We already said we wish we had booked even longer and will definitely be booking again! Do yourself a favor and make the decision to book here, I was nearly heroic in my family’s eyes once they experienced the home and surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mattthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Perfect for what we wanted!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully comfortable

This property is really gorgeous! The owner was extremely communicative in the home was clean and well appointed. It was super comfortable, and we wanted for nothing and needed for nothing. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Acadia Getaway

The home is beautiful, backyard overlooking the bay with a fantastic view of Cadillac Mountain where the sunsets. Veiws from everywhere in the house. Lots of wildlife. Very private location great for having a bonfire while looking out at the water, mountains and the passing lobster boats.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Relaxing

My wife and I had a lovely week with our two children. The house is beautiful, and the view is incredible. We can’t wait to go back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visionary!

This is the most well-designed home we’ve ever rented. Wide open spaces, top of the line amenities, comfortable furnishings and so many different locations inside and out to call your own. The view to the changing tides and skies was inspirational! A perfect retreat for our two couples. Thank you Kathleen!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise P., Pawleys Island SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view

We had a lovely one week stay. The house is new and extremely well equipped. The back of the house is all large windows allowing constant view of the peaceful bay the house sits on. There is a great porch lined with chairs to enjoy plus a fire pit and stairs down to the rocky coast line to enjoy the sunset. Kathleen was always available and the welcome packet she shared before our arrival was very helpful. An absolutely easy and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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