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

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Bar Harbor View Cottage faces east toward Cadillac Mountain and Western Bay
Bar Harbor View Cottage faces east toward Cadillac Mountain and Western Bay
View from the shore at sunrise
Moonrise viewed from deck off master bedroom
Your north east view from the deck looking toward Bar Harbor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9313.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Trenton, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Blue Room

1 Child Bed

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen/Twin

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Twins

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 in MBR

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Den with TV, Ping Pong in garage, Kayaks, beach
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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

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Trenton

Located in Trenton, this holiday 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Wild Acadia Fun Park and Seacoast Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Trenton, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 27 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Village Green - 27 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 38 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lunt's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster Shack - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬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!?

Checkout 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 holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Acadia National Park, Wild Acadia Fun Park and Thompson Island Information Center. Kisma Preserve and Garland Farm are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

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

Amazing place to stay

Absolutely beautiful. Could not have asked for a better place. Home as everything you could ask for. Thank you for making this available to rent!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

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

Lovely

We had the loveliest stay! The house had everything we needed and more than plenty space for us all! The third bathroom was a surprise and would be great if you had a larger group. The house can be divided into 4 "wings" (each wing having their own private access bathroom except for one wing) if multiple family units are staying, which is such a nice asset. We stayed over a rainy/snowy weekend in April, and being so close to the ocean was such a delight, with a fire burning in the fireplace each evening. We would visit any time of the year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Friends trip to Acadia

SO GORGEOUS for a great price. We fully intend to book again some time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene Q.

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

Awesome view!

Beautiful location with a view of the harbor. It was cold when we were there but could enjoy the view on a clear day. If it had been warmer, we would've enjoyed using the kayaks right off the property. Home had everything we needed. If staying in the off season, check restaurants since many were closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Perfect Stay to Get Away

The property is absolutely perfect! It is away from things but oh so close to Ellsworth and Bar Harbor that you can seamlessly switch back and forth from nature to town. The view and wildlife (the seal was a checklist item for us) were outstanding and the fireplace was absolutely amazing when the cold and early dark evening closed in. I would highly recommend a stay at this wonderful house when you are looking for an escape and some tranquil peace.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolores G.

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

Great place !!

Property is as described....lots of space ..strange layout but it works well..well equipped...great location .. very private...will be returning next year!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

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

Family vacation

Had an amazing time! Beautiful scenery and location! Host was very attentive and house was well-equipped with everything you need for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Perfect Maine vacation home

The pictures don’t do this place justice. The views are stunning. The house is huge and has everything you would ever need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

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

Wonderful

Wow, what a nice place. Very very well equipped kitchen (even sharp knives!). We enjoyed the fireplace, the view, the quiet area, comfortable bed, the overall look of the place. Was obviously way too big for the two of us, we used only one third of the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan M.

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

Great

Looking forward to next year
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie Y.

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

Beautiful property

Incredible views of Acadia while sitting on back porch or on the rocks. Our family loved using the kayaks and relaxing by the water..dinner on deck nightly. Very clean. Kitchen well stocked for cooking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

Bar Harbor View is still my "Happy Place"

We are always happy to arrive at Bar Harbor View. The new bathroom was beautiful. The weather was great. We are already booked for next year. Friends from Ellsworth visited and brought us dinner. Always the best of times.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and Emily S.

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

A fine place to stay

Excellent ! Our second time at this place. Wish we'd discovered it years ago. So many good things ... the room with the sideboard from the estate of Victoria and Albert's son ... the very fine room arrangement ... peaceful and quiet ... fine views outside ... the games for the kids ... the fireplace, which we used ... Altogether, it was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa K.

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

Awesome low tides

We loved exploring the beach at low tide. The view from the house and deck are amazing! The house had plenty of space for our family of 4! The host responded to any correspondence sent. The sunrises from the deck are beautiful. The house is in need of updating, decluttering, and a more deep detailed cleaning. While the kitchen had everything we could need in terms of dishes and appliances, there was so much it was overwhelming. Multiple of the same items of almost everything including toasters, blenders, a ton of pots and pans, casserole dishes, Tupperware, and random kitchen gadgets. Half of the items could go and there would still be a fully stocked kitchen, and it would be much less cluttered and easy to navigate.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Incredible view

You can’t beat the location of this house, sitting right on blue Hill Bay looking across to MDI. The house itself is very comfortable, extremely well appointed and quickly feels like a second home. Were signed up for next summer! Location feels very private, but just 15 minutes from Acadia. Perfect vacation spot!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Magical

A Christmas Blessing. We spent our holiday by the Ocean and you can’t get any closer than this beautiful home. It is spacious yet cozy. We live in Northern Maine near the Canadian border, so being in Trenton we were able to be near family and had a wonderful Christmas dinner together. This home is stocked extremely well. We will return for sure. Loved it. Precious memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

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

Darlene S.

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

Great Stay

We enjoyed your home very much! Beautiful view and the House was very well stocked. We hated to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The Maine Point

Overall we loved staying here - it’s our second time staying here :) the location can’t be beat !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

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

Great house

This house was the perfect location and had everything we needed and was clean. I would highly reccomend this place and am hoping to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Samuel R.

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

Stunning views close to everything!

This home has an incredible view, and was a perfect fit for our family of six. The kayaks were wonderful for exploring, and the long private driveway was perfect for morning runs before our adventures in Acadia. We loved the ‘quirk factor’ of the house and appreciated how well-stocked it was! It is definitely a special spot, and one we would love to return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose H., Northwood, Ohio

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

Maine Family Trip

House was wonderful and accommodated all of us nicely. Location was perfect ! Beach and views fabulous! Kids enjoyed tide pools, seals, loons and kayaking. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C., Rapid City, South Dakota 57703

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

Fun times

Loved being right on the ocean, would definitely recommend this to anyone, we would love to stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

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

Kathryn S.

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

Beautiful views and wonderful house

This was a wonderful stay! Being right on the water was awesome and the sunrises were beautiful. The kitchen was well-stocked and there was tons of storage space. We were close to Acadia and Bar Harbor and loved our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rick

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Rick and Shelby Kinnaird currently live in the suburbs of Richmond, VA. Rick is retired from the computer industry and is working on his first novel. Shelby hosts fun cooking experiences via her business "PutOnYourApron.com" and has written several books about diabetes and food.

Why they chose this property

When Rick's parents retired, they built Bar Harbor View Cottage. Rick's father used to say 'Start walking up the East Coast and, when you've found prettiest spot, that's where we live.'

What makes this property unique

The 180 degree views from our home are absolutely gorgeous and watching sunrise over Cadillac Mountain from the deck is breathtaking. One visitor said 'I always like to go to the beach on vacation, but this is a whole different level of relaxation.'

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English
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