You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!
About this house rental
Located in Trenton, this charming house for $157 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. 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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Trenton, ME
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(91 Reviews)
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
The property is beautiful with breathtaking views. The home is large and accommodating. We enjoyed a wonderful week here.
4.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
Our family of six loved everything about this place. The layout is funky and the lights are tricky, but that just added to the charm. Super well equipped kitchen, plenty of towels, beach towels, even water shoes. They’ve thought of everything, not to mention the location. It doesn’t get better for sunrises, kayaking, or viewing all sorts of wildlife. Communication was excellent. We’d definitely recommend. You won’t regret it.
10.0
This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this house and it is always a great time. The water front is amazing and we have a great time getting to all the outdoor places to go. We will be back in the years to come.
5.0
This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this house and it is always a great time. The water front is amazing and we have a great time getting to all the outdoor places to go. We will be back in the years to come.
10.0
Loved being right on the ocean, would definitely recommend this to anyone, we would love to stay there again
5.0
Loved being right on the ocean, would definitely recommend this to anyone, we would love to stay there again
5.0
My family and I had an amazing stay at this house. There were 9 of us all together (6 adults and 3 children), ranging in ages from 4 to 60. There was plenty of space for all of us to do our own things as well as to come together as a big group. We enjoyed using the kayaks, and especially seeing the seals across the bay. We appreciated how well stocked the house was, especially the kitchen. The floor plan was a little funky but it added to the houses charm. I’d have to say our favorite part of the house was the beautiful deck overlooking the water. Overall we enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to visit this house again in the future.
5.0
The house was fantastic! We had a family of eight and there was enough room for everyone to have their own space. The house was very well equipped and beautifully maintained. Everyone loved the kayaks with the lifejackets and water shoes. The ping pong table was also a big hit. Sitting on the huge deck, you are right on the water with wonderful views of the western bay, the islands, and all the way to Cadillac Mountain. It was a perfect vacation home.
5.0
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.
5.0
Overall we loved staying here - it’s our second time staying here :) the location can’t be beat !
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful hidden gem. We booked it for the amazing views, and it did NOT disappoint! We found this to be one of the most relaxing vacations we’ve ever had and I think the view and sounds of the waves crashing onto the shore is one of the main reasons. The house has anything you may need, and then some! The kitchen is extremely well stocked! The driveway is about a quarter mile long and we enjoyed seeing the deer as we were coming and going each day. The location is perfect, close enough to Acadia and attractions, but tucked perfectly away and private. We saw a huge jellyfish that washed up on shore and found lots of shells at low tide. All in all, a great relaxing vacation! We would recommend to anyone!
5.0
This was the best place that we have ever stayed. We travel a lot. We did not want to leave. The quietness, water, weather, mountains in the distance was wonderful and relaxing. The house was well stocked. We grilled, played ping pong, kayaked and read books. Kitchen is great. Filtered water. Ducks, birds, shells, rocks and so on. Sunrises were majical. Close to Acadia.
10.0
Great house with a quirky layout. The view cannot be beat, and you have privacy too! Great location, friendly and helpful owners. We had a wonderful week, even though it was chilly.
5.0
Overall a great stay! The house layout was a little confusing, but it was roomy, well equipped, clean, with amazing ocean views and easy kayaking. We loved having the fireplace and firewood stocked. Would stay here again!
5.0
Overall a great stay! The house layout was a little confusing, but it was roomy, well equipped, clean, with amazing ocean views and easy kayaking. We loved having the fireplace and firewood stocked. Would stay here again!
5.0
The property was great! You can not get closer to the water. Acadia is beautiful. The house fit us perfectly and the kitchen/utensils/ appliances etc. is the best stocked I have ever had. The kids had a blast playing ping pong, and my son fishing almost from the deck at high tide. Searched all over the town’s suggestions to spot seals and on our last night they were right at the house playing and bobbing around, this completed our trip. I will mention that if you plan on coming early April or before many things are still closed but you can find plenty to do in Acadia. Finally, the house was stocked of wood for us to utilize and we did so nightly, another highlight for my son! Thanks house for lasting memories for our family
5.0
Great house with a quirky layout. The view cannot be beat, and you have privacy too! Great location, friendly and helpful owners. We had a wonderful week, even though it was chilly.
5.0
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.
5.0
This place is a real gem! First time in maine the beauty is unreal. The house is perfect for the area! I would suggest hitting the grocery store and utilize the well equipped kitchen! Also, the ping pong table was the star of the show!!!
5.0
The location could not have been better. The house had everything we needed and more. The moonrises and sunsets over the water were spectacular. Excursion to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park were within easy driving distance. All in all we had the perfect get away and the wonderful sunny spring-like weather was the ‘icing on the cake’
There was one problem though, the oven was a terrible mess. It was so dirty and greasy that we didn’t want to bake or roast anything in it. So my sister in law and I gave it a thorough scrubbing. It now is sparkling clean. The rest of the house was clean. Somehow the cleaning crew must have consistently missed the oven. If it were not for the oven the cleanliness of property would have gotten 5 stars also.
Nancy for Tom and Nancy Edwards
5.0
My husband and I came to start our honeymoon. We enjoyed the views and coziness of being away from the hustle and bustle. The locals were very accommodating and we loved the small town feel of Ellsworth with the easiness of accessing Acadia and bar harbor!
5.0
The location of this house is amazing. We saw beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Just sitting out on the deck is so relaxing. We watched seals, deer and eagles. Even tho it rained for a number of days just sitting by the fire was wonderful. Can't wait to do it again.
5.0
Have been coming to Acadia for vacation for about a decade now. We not never been disappointed with any of the properties but always wanted to try a variety. After our stay at BHVC our search for THE ONE is over. This cottage has all we look for:
Proximity to Acadia National Park
Hearing ocean on the rocks and “right on the water”
Fireplace with wood
Well stocked (if not over) including Kayaks with paddles, vests, and boots, and ping pong table.
Have to dig for ways to improve…perhaps updating labeling of light switch control and drawer contents.
Will definitely be staying again.
5.0
We had an absolutely amazing stay. The house was extremely clean and had all amenities that we needed including a fully stocked kitchen (with lobster pot!). Our group felt extremely safe and secluded and the property was very easy to get to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
We will definitely be repeat visitors when we book our next vacation in the area.
5.0
Property is way off main road. Making it very peaceful. Went kayaking we saw dolphins , seals and Bald Eagle. Just before we pulled into driveway one night saw porcupine. Never seen one. The food was 5 star along with the service. We saw sunrise ( my daughter boyfriend) purposed. It made vacation x better. We did alot of hiking. When we returned our car we added 600miles . Thank goodness for unlimited milage. I would recommend this home! FYI...bring shopping bags. Grocery stores do not provide. You have to buy.P.S. Owner needs to buy softer mattresses!!!
4.0
This property is only about 30 min from Bar Harbor. It's right on the water. We saw seals, porpoises, and a bald eagle. We had fun walking the beach at low tide. It was a bit cold for us to want to use the kayaks, but what a great thing to have!
The house is large with an odd Floorplan. It kind of felt like a maze at first. There are 2 bathrooms, both on the 1st floor. The living room was nice and open with plenty of windows to take advantage of the view. The master was huge with a king bed with lots of windows and access to the deck. We had fun playing ping-pong in the garage. The only downside we all agreed on were the hard beds. It was tough to get a restful night sleep and many of us ended up on the couches.
All in all we would definately stay again, but may bring mattress pads! The view was what we were mostly interested in and we were not disappointed! Thank you!
10.0
We have vacationed at BHVC almost every year since 2006 with our children, grandchildren and other family members. This year we found the nice spot on the each to build a small fire. This year granddaughter Julia built the fire and made us "Somemores". This year my college friend from Ellsworth took us to the " Baseline" on the blueberry barrens near Cherryfield. Worth the trip!
5.0
We have vacationed at BHVC almost every year since 2006 with our children, grandchildren and other family members. This year we found the nice spot on the each to build a small fire. This year granddaughter Julia built the fire and made us "Somemores". This year my college friend from Ellsworth took us to the " Baseline" on the blueberry barrens near Cherryfield. Worth the trip!
5.0
As they say, location, location, location. And this was a location that was outstanding. Down a private road to the water. The stars at night were amazing. Combining that with the trees and the sound of the water, an overall amazing time. The house was roomy, well-equiped, conviently located. A great time was had by all.
10.0
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!
5.0
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!
10.0
If you are looking for a peaceful, quiet and scenic spot , this is it. The pictures, while impressive, do not do the view justice. The house has everything you could need and is very comfortable. It’s a bit of a throwback to cottage living years ago but it is very well kept. Bar Harbor and Acadia are 30 minutes away and the Lobster Pounds are only 15 minutes away.
5.0
If you are looking for a peaceful, quiet and scenic spot , this is it. The pictures, while impressive, do not do the view justice. The house has everything you could need and is very comfortable. It’s a bit of a throwback to cottage living years ago but it is very well kept. Bar Harbor and Acadia are 30 minutes away and the Lobster Pounds are only 15 minutes away.
5.0
My kids rated this trip better than Disneyland. Need I say more?
This was our first trip to Maine. House is perfectly situated about 25 minutes from Bar Harbor and 35 minutes from popular Acadia attractions. The house is also close to the cute town of Ellsworth. Make sure you try out Union River Lobster for a delicious meal.
The house itself is clean, comfortable and well equipped. It had everything we could possibly need. The view off the back deck is amazing. My kids were out in the water by 7am each day exploring the tide pools at low tide. We found starfish, crabs, sea urchins and more! We kayaked and saw seals and harbor porpoises. One night we got to see the super moon rise over the water while listening to the calls of coyotes. It was more than magical.
The only downside? The house is already booked for next summer. Hopefully we will be back in 2024!
3.0
Property overall was nice. Would have been nicer if closer to Bar Harbor but, overall the stay was good. Had a special guess (handyman) show up on Thursday without notice to measure for baby gate in the kitchen. This made everyone feel uncomfortable.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Trenton?
The average price for a rental in Trenton is $254 per night. This rental is $97 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!. 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 You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at You Can't Get Closer to the Water than This!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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