Spacious Home in the Heart of Acadia National Park
About this house rental
Welcome to Fins and Feathers, a hidden gem in the heart of Acadia National Park. We are Spruce Properties Bar Harbor, also available to book directly at our website online, sprucepropertiesbarharbor.wordpress.com. Bright and spacious home nestled in the woods abutting Acadia National Park. Located on the quiet side of Bar Harbor away from the hustle of busy day traffic, but only 3 min from downtown. Built by a local as a family home in 2005, this house has all the comforts of a new home with all the charm of a well-loved Maine cottage. Enjoy the giant, light-filled living room stocked with books and games, have coffee in the cozy breakfast nook tucked up against the woods, or take advantage of the fully stocked kitchen. There is a beautiful view of Champlain Mountain from the house, which boasts amazingly colorful sunrises and sunsets easily seen from the deck. Drive past the beautiful Tarn and in between Door and Champlain Mountains to reach our property, located just south of Bar Harbor and set back off the road. You can access the park out the back door, or walk to the hidden stream nearby. It's a very short drive to either the Cadillac South Ridge Trail or the Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail. Our family is very familiar with hikes and places to go in the Park, and would be happy to offer suggestions catered to your tastes. Acadia surrounds you! Enter the bottom floor to find a large mudroom and the first large queen bedroom with a sleeper sofa and living area. Up the stairs will be the breakfast nook, next to the commodious kitchen and extra half bathroom on the right. Around the corner is the open living room and dining area with plenty of windows and a large sliding door leading out to the deck with the grill. Around the next corner is the second queen bedroom and the stairs to the second floor. At the top of the stairs there is the laundry room, full tiled bathroom with lots of towel racks, and the master bedroom and kids' bedroom. The spacious master bedroom has a queen bed, two closets, and two desk spaces. The kids' bedroom is smaller and has two twin beds. I would describe our house as spacious and accommodating, everything shipshape but without a lot of frills. Notes: This property is not handicapped-accessible. There is NO A/C, but we have fans in each room if it gets too warm. Parking for 3 cars next to the house. Bar Harbor rental registration #1814
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Acadia National Park, ME
House in Acadia National Park, ME
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(26 Reviews)
5.0
This was a great location for our family. Pros: Accessible to both the town and the entrances to the national park. Spacious house at the base of the mountain. Beds were comfy. Cons: The only shower/tub in the house is dated and could use replacing. The hot water unexpectedly went out our last night there. It was an inconvenience, but not the end of the world. From the property manager's standpoint, it's hard to predict something like that happening. Overall, we enjoyed the stay.
5.0
Family friendly place; short drive to town, yet still off the grid.
5.0
Beautiful house in a great location. No complaints. Perfect for families visiting Acadia.
5.0
Wonderful spacious place in the heart of Acadia and very close to downtown Bar Harbor. We really enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Wonderful home minutes from Acadia Park and Bar Harbor. Spacious bedrooms and living areas. We’ll-equipped kitchen. Peaceful retreat.
5.0
Nice home conducive to enjoying time with our adult children, very well stocked kitchen, eating nook that nestled into the woods (loved that!), easy access to the park and Bar Harbor. Quiet. Would stay here again!
5.0
The house was perfect for our family vacation. It was clean and spacious with everything we needed. The location was great. We were able to get to Bar Harbor and Acadia Park easily and quickly — which is great when you’re with one and three year olds! There is so much to do in this area. The kids had a blast, and we wish we could have stayed longer. Thanks for a great stay!
5.0
The house was a great fit for our family trip. It's a quick drive into the village of bar harbor. Also it is right next to Acadia national Park entrance, and so easy to get to and from popular Acadia spots. The house is exactly as described in the property description. Everything wasn't great working order. On the couple of times I had a quick questions for the owners, they responded hopefully, and almost immediately. I would definitely recommend this home.
5.0
We loved this wonderful peaceful escape. The swimming hole and proximity to the park were great. Thanks so much!
5.0
Property is close to trails for Dorr, Cadillac, Champlain, and a nice swim at Seal Cove! Easy bike ride to Carriage Trail near The Triad, and a simple 5 minute drive to town. Loved our trip and had a great time!
5.0
Property is close to trails for Dorr, Cadillac, Champlain, and a nice swim at Seal Cove! Easy bike ride to Carriage Trail near The Triad, and a simple 5 minute drive to town. Loved our trip and had a great time!
5.0
The best part about this house is definitely its location. We were practically inside Acadia NP and it was so quick and easy to drive everywhere, including beating the crowds to some of the more popular spots, like parking at Sand Beach. Anyone with young kids will appreciate the convenience of being able to zip home for a quick break or forgotten item. Bar Harbor is about 12 minutes away and the perfect distance to get away from the crowds, but super easy to visit for a meal or shopping. The house itself was as-described and very comfortable. The pots/pans/cooking utensils were in excellent shape, which is such a nice surprise for a rental house! Some of the high-touch surfaces (ex: banisters) felt sticky and like they needed a good cleaning, but otherwise, we really enjoyed our stay and would return.
5.0
Our family truly enjoyed our stay. The house amenities were perfect. It has great bedrooms and hang out areas. We had cookouts and campfires. Proximity to awesome hikes and Sandy beach was just what we were looking for. Thanks Kyle!
5.0
Great location comfortable for the family and close to everything. The living space is open and sunny with lots of windows to bring in the cool Maine breezes. Outdoor fire pit was a nice addition. We had a great stay !
5.0
The check in was pretty simple. The cleaning crew left the keys inside of the house and the door unlocked. It’s not visible from the road, but the mailbox is easy to spot. There’s one shower on the third floor and bedrooms on all three floors. The kitchen is fully equipped. The owner was very responsive.
5.0
Great Family Home
This is exactly as listed. Nice, clean home with all necessities. It was a quick drive to downtown Bar Harbor but far away enough to enjoy being in the mountains. Great location and great home to be with a group. The hosts were very responsive to any question. Would recommend!
5.0
Acadia Vacation Rental
This is a great property for an extended family stay in Acadia, with three bedrooms and ample living space. The kitchen is well stocked for eating in. The property is centrally located on Otter Creek Drive so there is easy access to Bar Harbor and Acadia trails on both the eastern and western peninsulas.
We would definitely book this one again.
5.0
Awesome spot near Acadia!
This home is spacious and clean. It is in a perfect location near Acadia and a short drive from Bar Harbor yet the location feels quiet and secluded. The house was very spacious, clean and comfortable- a perfect spot for our family getaway!
5.0
Beautiful
Home with lots of space to feel right at home. Loved the location, super quite yet only a few minutes to get to the fun of downtown bar harbor and the beauty of Arcadia. Would recommend to anyone! Would love to come back for another trip! Thank you !
5.0
Beautiful place located right in Arcadia!
Beautiful
Home with lots of space to feel right at home. Loved the location, super quite yet only a few minutes to get to the fun of downtown bar harbor and the beauty of Arcadia. Would recommend to anyone! Would love to come back for another trip! Thank you !
5.0
The house known as Fins and Feathers is in a lovely location, and is comfortable for small families. The lodging has comfortable beds, plenty of dishes and utensils to feed a group, and is managed by a responsive couple who are lovely to work with. They even let us back into the house one rainy evening after we locked ourselves out! There was room to spread out, and an upstairs bathroom with a shower/bath tub. toilet and sink, as well as a small half bath (sink and toilet) on the main level. Things to consider for improvement: a full roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, and a spare. as well as a full roll of paper towels when you arrive; sharper knives for cooking; copies of maps to nearby hiking trails. There is a lovely creek nearby that you can wade in or even take a dip in one of its pools. It is easy to reach when you know how to find it, and is just minutes away by foot. You are also close to town (short drive) and the entrances to the park. Really well located.
5.0
Perfect Family Place
This lovely house provided the perfect setting for family to gather. It was private, and most importantly, easy access to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park where we spent much of our time. There were multiple age groups and something for everyone to enjoy! Evenings around the fire was a great way to end the days. We hope to return again in the future!
The McQuade Family
5.0
Lovely spot close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor
The house known as Fins and Feathers is in a lovely location, and is comfortable for small families. The lodging has comfortable beds, plenty of dishes and utensils to feed a group, and is managed by a responsive couple who are lovely to work with. They even let us back into the house one rainy evening after we locked ourselves out! There was room to spread out, and an upstairs bathroom with a shower/bath tub. toilet and sink, as well as a small half bath (sink and toilet) on the main level. Things to consider for improvement: a full roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, and a spare. as well as a full roll of paper towels when you arrive; sharper knives for cooking; copies of maps to nearby hiking trails. There is a lovely creek nearby that you can wade in or even take a dip in one of its pools. It is easy to reach when you know how to find it, and is just minutes away by foot. You are also close to town (short drive) and the entrances to the park. Really well located.
5.0
This was a great house for our family for the week! Communication with Kyle was great and we appreciated the suggestions they offered in the welcome packet for places to eat, etc.
5.0
Great vacation
This was a great house for our family for the week! Communication with Kyle was great and we appreciated the suggestions they offered in the welcome packet for places to eat, etc.
5.0
Fins & Feathers was a fantastic spot for our family! We had 4 adults and 4 teens and there was plenty of room for us to be very comfortable. Kyle & Catrina were super responsive and made sure to check in with us to see if we had any questions. The location was perfect as it is a short drive to downtown Bar Harbor and the park is easily accessible. We loved finding the swimming hole and spending time at the fire pit. Acadia is such a special place and this property made it even more so!! Thank you, Kyle & Catrina, for a wonderful stay!
5.0
Lovely Stay in Acadia!
Fins & Feathers was a fantastic spot for our family! We had 4 adults and 4 teens and there was plenty of room for us to be very comfortable. Kyle & Catrina were super responsive and made sure to check in with us to see if we had any questions. The location was perfect as it is a short drive to downtown Bar Harbor and the park is easily accessible. We loved finding the swimming hole and spending time at the fire pit. Acadia is such a special place and this property made it even more so!! Thank you, Kyle & Catrina, for a wonderful stay!
5.0
The house was spacious for our family with adult children. The owners very attentive especially when we were there on the hottest days of the year. They provided extra fans right away. That was very appreciative! Great hosts!!
5.0
All good Quiet. Private
5.0
All the comforts that you would want with the park right in your backyard. The house and location were just what we were looking for. Centrally located to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Super cool special access to our favorite "pool" and a short drive to all the trails we wanted to explore. Kyle was a great host and was available for anything we needed. Our trip was better because we found this place. The kids looked forward to coming back each evening after our adventures to the "Acadia home".
5.0
Nice stay
All good Quiet. Private
5.0
Perfect National Park Experience
All the comforts that you would want with the park right in your backyard. The house and location were just what we were looking for. Centrally located to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Super cool special access to our favorite "pool" and a short drive to all the trails we wanted to explore. Kyle was a great host and was available for anything we needed. Our trip was better because we found this place. The kids looked forward to coming back each evening after our adventures to the "Acadia home".
5.0
Family Hikes
The house was spacious for our family with adult children. The owners very attentive especially when we were there on the hottest days of the year. They provided extra fans right away. That was very appreciative! Great hosts!!
5.0
This was a spacious and comfortable home in an ideal location right near Otter Cliffs and the ring road. We were ably and responsively hosted by Kyle, who made sure we had everything we needed. Great for families, ample space and storage, great kitchen. Just a wonderful spot and be sure to ask Kyle about special spots that you can walk to easily from the house - not to be missed. We hope to be back here again next year!
5.0
Perfect spot for an active family vacation
This was a spacious and comfortable home in an ideal location right near Otter Cliffs and the ring road. We were ably and responsively hosted by Kyle, who made sure we had everything we needed. Great for families, ample space and storage, great kitchen. Just a wonderful spot and be sure to ask Kyle about special spots that you can walk to easily from the house - not to be missed. We hope to be back here again next year!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Acadia National Park?
The average price for a rental in Acadia National Park is $489 per night. This rental is $246 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spacious Home in the Heart of Acadia National Park. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Spacious Home in the Heart of Acadia National Park pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Spacious Home in the Heart of Acadia National Park?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.
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