Sunny Acres - a spacious sanctuary -10 acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance
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About this house rental
4 bedroom, 3 bath 2240 sq ft home sits on upper side of hill within 10 acres full of wildlife in quiet neighborhood of Bar Harbor. This open concept Colonial home was built in 2014 and is positioned to enjoy all day sun and fabulous sunsets, with a 40 X 12 foot deck to enjoy every moment of those views. *7 night minimum stay in peak summer months with Sunday check in, changing late August to Saturday check in* Pricing reflects main home which features a large open kitchen, dining and living space highlighted by a two-tier island with four seats, with one bedroom and bath on 1st floor and upstairs are another 3 bedrooms, 2 baths (Master bedroom has own double shower and jacuzzi tub in master bath). Large windows let natural sunlight shine through all day, and because we are on a hill, is also great for viewing the amazing night sky in Maine! You may make a request with owner if you wish for your dog to join you (additional $150, see rental agreement). With a 40 foot deck and patio below off the daylight basement, there's an additional 1000 sq feet to enjoy the outdoors, without even stepping foot in to the grass in the large yard! Note: If you wish to invite more than 8 to join your visit, the daylight basement is another open living area with a couch, coffee table, two reclining love seats,, plus has a large full bathroom and additional space (max 12). Please let owners know if interested in having access to this basement level space and we can provide rates. Otherwise it will not be included in your stay. Please note, we do not rent basement to separate parties at the same time. Home is located at the end of lovely neighborhood road conveniently right off Rte 3, approximately half way from bridge on to island and village green/downtown area of Bar Harbor. A large, spacious home situated in close proximity to all the adventures of Mount Desert Island and Acadia national park. We are around corner from Norway Drive - a common cut over to get to Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Bass Harbor, Tremont, or all the other quiet and more hidden areas of MDI and Acadia. There are some guide books and a map of Acadia for you. Plus some board games, books, puzzles, and some movies with DVD player. High speed internet and a smart TV located in living space and master bedroom which also have Roku, where you are welcome to use our basic channels (Amazon prime, Netflix, Disney+) or add your subscription to get your own preferences for other channels. (Basement living space and master bedroom also have tvs with Roku set up.) We are environmental stewards and love renters who also believe in conserving water, leaving no trace behind, and leave it as you found it (or better) mentality. This home has a private well and septic system where extreme constant water use can ruin it. Like all private wells, they are self sustaining if you allow for water to replenish between use. You cannot flush any grease or food products down drain and should never flush anything besides tp down the toilet (even if packaging may tout ‘flushable’). Closest water -3 miles to Hadley Point ocean inlet or a 5 minute car ride to Hulls Cove; Or just walk 1 mile to Hamilton Pond and Salsbury Cove or 1.5 miles to Emery Cove where MDI Biological Laboratory is located. *** Cleaning and disinfectant practices in place recommended for Covid-19, with disinfectant supplies at house for renter use while at home. *** Closest entrance to Acadia National Park - 4 miles to Hulls Cove Visitor Center Closest restaurants - Bar Harbor Lobster Pound, Sweet Peas or Mainely Meat BBQ (have indoor and outdoor seating or take out). C-Rays lobster is only outside. Distance to Bar Harbor village green - approximately 6 miles; Free trolley stops close by on Rte 3. Distance to Cadillac Mountain - about 10 miles Bar harbor registration VR1R23-003
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bar Harbor, ME
House in Bar Harbor, ME
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(34 Reviews)
5.0
The house was extremely clean, large, comfortable, and private. It was easy to get to Acadia National Park, restaurants, and Bar Harbor. We had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and commumication with the owner was great!
5.0
Had a wonderful stay at this home. Spacious, clean and kitchen was big and had everything we needed and more! Beds were comfortable and the whole house was spacious. The deck was very nice and we saw several stars and the Milky Way from there. House is located in a nice quiet wooded area. Kellie was great, she checked in to be sure we had what we needed and even before we arrived was quick to respond to any questions I had. She had great suggestions to what to see|do in the area. We had 4 adults in our group and would recommend to anyone!
3.0
This home is in a great location within short distance from the main Acadia entrance and close to Bar Harbor. The house was perfect for two families to share comfortably and was quiet and beautiful.
I was not happy with the amount of constant texts and messages from the host however. When on vacation we like to take it easy and relax, not easy to do with three small children to wrangle. The host was texting me often about getting her maintenence person into the house (two days during our 1 week stay) and I felt pressured that we should leave and get out and about early and often, plus an early morning phone call and text about the garbage going out, which we had already done.
Our trip would have been more enjoyable without this disruption, otherwise it was a great place to stay.
5.0
Peaceful. Plenty of room. Close to park entrances.
5.0
Lovely home at the end of a cul-de-sac. Nice big yard where the deer and wild turkey would visit. Room to play frisbee and soccer in the yard. A relaxing hammock too. The layout of the house was great for our group. We had 6 adults and 2 children two years old and younger. Wonderful time to relax with family.
5.0
The house was perfect for our family trip to Acacia. It was a great location to Bar Harbor and Acadia, with lots of food options and things to do nearby. Great outdoor space and nice interior.
5.0
We really enjoyed this home. It was the perfect setting and size for our reunion of two families and a great base as we explored Acadia NP and Bar Harbor.
5.0
So very grateful this home and property was available for our family vacation to Maine. Great location to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The house and property are absolutely beautiful and peaceful; we even had the opportunity to see the biggest buck in the woods surrounding the house! We enjoyed the beautiful sunsets from the deck.
Kellie thought of everything a family would need while staying there; the amenities were perfect.
Would love the opportunity the next time we visit Maine to be welcomed back to Kellie's peace of heaven!
5.0
We had a great time staying here. The house is located a convenient short drive from the national park. It is in a quiet neighborhood which makes for a good basecamp for both hiking and visiting Bar Harbor. The house has plenty of sleeping space. The master suite has a large jacuzzi tub to relax after hiking. It rained during our stay but the deck seemed like a perfect spot to unwind after a busy day hiking.
5.0
This was the perfect house for our family. It was close to all the Acadia National Park destinations we had planned. A favorite spot in the house was the deck. We ate our suppers together outside. It was beautiful.
5.0
Beautiful house and yard located near Acadia and Bar Harbor. Worked very well for our group of 8.
5.0
Excellent for Acadia / Bar Harbor
Beautiful house and yard located near Acadia and Bar Harbor. Worked very well for our group of 8.
5.0
Family Trip to Acadia
What a great location for visiting Acadia, close to town and the park. Nice home and a quiet area to unwind after a day of vacationing.
5.0
My family stayed at this property over memorial day weekend and it was our first trip to Maine ever. The house was very clean and comfortable and everything we needed. It was just outside of bar harbor and as much fun as bar harbor is, it was nice to head back to the rental house away from all of the tourists. We were 10 mins from a grocery store that had everything we would want and a short jaunt from the Acadia entrance. We would definitely recommend this home to everyone traveling to the area.
5.0
Perfect Location for a visit to Acadia
My family stayed at this property over memorial day weekend and it was our first trip to Maine ever. The house was very clean and comfortable and everything we needed. It was just outside of bar harbor and as much fun as bar harbor is, it was nice to head back to the rental house away from all of the tourists. We were 10 mins from a grocery store that had everything we would want and a short jaunt from the Acadia entrance. We would definitely recommend this home to everyone traveling to the area.
5.0
Very Accommodating
Location excellent to get to downtown Bar Harbor and anywhere else on the Island. Great room/kitchen were comfy for all. Clean. The owner quickly answered texts where we asked questions about the house, e.g. how to work the TV.
5.0
We had a great experience with the house and Kellie was very responsive. Look forward to staying there in the future.
5.0
Lovely spot
We had a great experience with the house and Kellie was very responsive. Look forward to staying there in the future.
5.0
We had a great time in Bar Harbor. Kellie’s home was a great place to stay. The location was perfect! Set back in the woods in a private setting but still close to all of the activities that we wanted to participate in (close to all the hiking, biking and restaurants/shops).
Thank you Kellie for all of your assistance and the communication throughout the week. We loved staying at your home.
5.0
Family vacation
We had a great time in Bar Harbor. Kellie’s home was a great place to stay. The location was perfect! Set back in the woods in a private setting but still close to all of the activities that we wanted to participate in (close to all the hiking, biking and restaurants/shops).
Thank you Kellie for all of your assistance and the communication throughout the week. We loved staying at your home.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with friends and family. The location is close to town but far enough away with a spacious yard and woods for the kids to explore. The house itself is very well equipped, especially the kitchen--everything we needed was basically there already. Kellie is very responsive and was incredibly flexible with our schedule. We had to change dates, and she was so accommodating. It was a pleasure to both stay in her home and also deal with her regarding timing etc. We look forward to hopefully returning one day soon.
5.0
Fantastic House
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with friends and family. The location is close to town but far enough away with a spacious yard and woods for the kids to explore. The house itself is very well equipped, especially the kitchen--everything we needed was basically there already. Kellie is very responsive and was incredibly flexible with our schedule. We had to change dates, and she was so accommodating. It was a pleasure to both stay in her home and also deal with her regarding timing etc. We look forward to hopefully returning one day soon.
5.0
We had a great time in this spacious, well stocked house. Great location.
5.0
Great location and space.
We had a great time in this spacious, well stocked house. Great location.
5.0
Our family of 7 (3 adults + 4 children) spent 6 nights at this house close to Bar Harbour in Maine. The house is very spacious and comfortable and has anything you may need for a family vacation. It is about 6 mins from the Hull Cove entrance to Acadia National Park and about 10 mins from the town of Bar Harbour. Our host Kellie was very responsive and helpful before and during our stay. The property is in a very quiet area, surrounded by trees. We were there in late Aug and the whether was excellent. Great option for visiting Acadia!
5.0
Wonderful stay, very comfortable and close the spectacular Acadia park. Kellie is a great host.
Our family of 7 (3 adults + 4 children) spent 6 nights at this house close to Bar Harbour in Maine. The house is very spacious and comfortable and has anything you may need for a family vacation. It is about 6 mins from the Hull Cove entrance to Acadia National Park and about 10 mins from the town of Bar Harbour. Our host Kellie was very responsive and helpful before and during our stay. The property is in a very quiet area, surrounded by trees. We were there in late Aug and the whether was excellent. Great option for visiting Acadia!
5.0
Two years after our last trip to Bar Harbor where my son proposed to his girlfriend, we returned. Now we have a grandson to celebrate. We enjoyed the hiking both the difficult trails and the easier ones when we needed to recover, swimming, biking and eating the great food. Other vacationers and residents are so diligent about wearing their face masks and social distancing that we felt very safe. The house was great and had everything we needed. Something new we enjoyed were the sounds of nature at night along with the beautiful night skies. The jacuzzi in the master bedroom was fantastic after a long day of biking and hiking. It was a perfect vacation and we hated to leave. Kelly was always quick to answer all my questions. Thanks for a wonderful vacation
5.0
Re-visiting Bar Harbor
Two years after our last trip to Bar Harbor where my son proposed to his girlfriend, we returned. Now we have a grandson to celebrate. We enjoyed the hiking both the difficult trails and the easier ones when we needed to recover, swimming, biking and eating the great food. Other vacationers and residents are so diligent about wearing their face masks and social distancing that we felt very safe. The house was great and had everything we needed. Something new we enjoyed were the sounds of nature at night along with the beautiful night skies. The jacuzzi in the master bedroom was fantastic after a long day of biking and hiking. It was a perfect vacation and we hated to leave. Kelly was always quick to answer all my questions. Thanks for a wonderful vacation
5.0
The home is spacious and close to all of the attractions, Acadia park, town with shops and restaurants, yet secluded and quiet. The deck, outdoor space and parking spaces are great. My only issue with the home was cleanliness, the bed linens had not been washed. However, the property manager is very responsive and took care of this. Make sure to have lobster at C-rays! We recommend this home to any group looking to enjoy Bar Harbor.
5.0
Spacious home near all attractions.
The home is spacious and close to all of the attractions, Acadia park, town with shops and restaurants, yet secluded and quiet. The deck, outdoor space and parking spaces are great. My only issue with the home was cleanliness, the bed linens had not been washed. However, the property manager is very responsive and took care of this. Make sure to have lobster at C-rays! We recommend this home to any group looking to enjoy Bar Harbor.
5.0
Perfect location while visiting Acadia. Beautiful warm house. Would definitely stay here again and r
Just perfect.
5.0
Acadia family weekend
Sunny Acres provided an enjoyable and comfortable stay for our family's recent Acadia visit. We especially enjoyed the large deck for afternoon sun and stargazing! The home is tastefully appointed and all amenities were available for our comfort.
5.0
Beautiful fall foliage
Lovely property in a very convenient location.
5.0
Perfect Weekend!
Very relaxing, nice home away from home for our trip!
4.0
Enjoyed our stay in a nice forest setting
We enjoyed our stay in Bar Harbor. The house suited out needs perfectly with everything we needed. Being out of town was something we enjoyed and we did a lot in house catering rather than eating out. There we 3 couples in our group.
We would recommend this property if you enjoy being out of the hustle and bustle
4.0
Great vacation home for MDI area.
Overall, this is a great property in a wonderful location. The spacious layout of this house gave all our family members plenty of room for a relaxing week. The large outside deck, family room, and extensive kitchen gave us exactly what we needed when we needed it.
This ideal location is 5 minutes from the nearest entrance to Acadia National Park; within a drive of 3 to 30 minutes you can be at most of MDI’s finest/choice restaurants; and we were about 20 minutes away from relatives staying in Ellsworth.
The only inconvenience experienced was the inconsistent supply of hot water; and this should be addressed by the owner.
MDI continues to be very high on our list of favorite family vacation locations, and we expect a future return trip to MDI.
5.0
Perfect location, clean spacious home
This is our 4th summer in Bar Harbor...we were looking for the perfect place that was centrally located to downtown but close enough to not make the drive to Schoodic and SW harbor...the location is amazing. It is quiet and private and the views from the deck are so serene, we had plenty of deer grazing and the birds chirping made us open a bird app to identify the sounds.
The house is well equipped with all amentities, the kitchen is well stocked with all supplies. We traveled with our 2 sons and they were thrilled to be able to pick their own room and have their own space. Every nook of this property is comfortable!
5.0
Rested and relaxed
The property was just what our family needed to connect and retreat after a busy day at Acadia. The house was immaculate and well appointed. The beds were extremely comfortable and the additional island seating in the kitchen provided ample room for our family dinners. It was truly a delightful stay.
5.0
Perfect vacation house
Great house for 3 generation family. Loved that everything we needed was there. Pat from PA.
5.0
Quiet get away in the woods.
The home was very well appointed and had everything we needed.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bar Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Bar Harbor is $445 per night. This rental is $259 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sunny Acres - a spacious sanctuary -10 acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance. 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 Sunny Acres - a spacious sanctuary -10 acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Sunny Acres - a spacious sanctuary -10 acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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