Waterfront Post & Beam Home on 5 Peaceful Acres

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

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Parking available
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Barbecue grill
Kitchen
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Lamoine, ME

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪30 min drive‬
Bar Harbor Whale Watching
‪34 min drive‬
Village Green
‪34 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy this beautiful 1990 constructed post and beam home nestled in the woods on a private five acre retreat. This home has cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, an open floor plan with lots of windows. The first floor bedroom has a queen-size bed and views through the woods to the water. There is a half-bath on the first floor. Walk upstairs to a private, spacious loft with two twin beds and a full bathroom. Watch the change of the water on this tidal cove (11 ft tidal change). Swim at high tide off granite ledges and enjoy low tide walks along the shoreline. Your stay includes all bed linens and bath towels.

It is important to arrive at your vacation rental without any huge surprises, so let me tell you a bit more about the place.

The house is 1200 square feet, located 1/2 mile down a dirt road. You cannot see another house from our house. There is a washer/dryer but not a dishwasher. There is a DVD/VHS player but no regular television stations. There is wifi internet connection at the house. There is a forced hot air Rinnai heater, as well as a woodstove. The water is only 120 feet away from the deck. At high tide there is 11 feet of water, and at low tide there are mudflats. The town of Ellsworth is 6 miles away and has 2 large grocery stores, shopping, movies, and restaurants.

Our rentals run Saturday to Saturday.

We have a limit of 4 people sleeping at the house, and we do not allow pets.

Acadia National Park is a treasure to explore. The Schoodic Peninsula area of Acadia is more remote, less traveled, yet equally as spectacular as the Mount Desert Island area. This rental house is a 30 minute drive from each of these Acadia National Park locations.

Property manager

Cathy Straka & Rick Miller

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Pets

No Smoking

Maximum of 4 people

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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Wild Acadia Fun Park and Seacoast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.

Lamoine, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 30 min drive - 30.3 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 34 min drive - 33.0 km
Village Green - 34 min drive - 33.0 km
Cadillac Mountain - 45 min drive - 39.7 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
‪Aroma Joes - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Post & Beam Home on 5 Peaceful Acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Post & Beam Home on 5 Peaceful Acres?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Post & Beam Home on 5 Peaceful Acres?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Post & Beam Home on 5 Peaceful Acres located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and within 6 miles (10 km) of Trenton Health Center and Kisma Preserve. Wild Acadia Fun Park and Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Clare E.

26 Oct 2024

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

Wonderful Autumn Vacation House

Our stay at Cathy and Rick’s lovely home lived aligned with previous most favorable reviews. The house and it’s serene yet very convenient location offered all that we needed for a perfect autumn vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Sept 2024

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

Maine Coast and Acadia

This is a beautiful and secluded cabin in the woods, just a short drive from Acadia National Park. It was clean and well/stocked with everything needed for our week-long stay. From the back porch we saw deer, turkey, and many birds. I highly recommend. turkeys,and

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory H.

21 Sept 2024

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

Perfection

Everything about this property is perfect! Tucked away in the trees away from all the hustle and bustle of the town is a perfect cabin. The cabin was clean when we arrived! Had no problem communicating with the owner. We had a wonderful experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L.

24 Aug 2024

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

A Maine Bit Of Heaven

We thoroughly enjoyed our week here. It was like having your own nature reserve with the ebb and flow of the tides, abundant wildlife, deep quiet and dark night skies. It is conveniently located to Acadia, Blue Hill and the Schoodic Peninsula, so there are plenty of places to experience Maine at its best. The house is perfect and comfortable with many useful and thoughtful touches. Kudos to the owners for providing virtually everything we needed. Imagine a vacation rental with sharp knives and non-stick pans that functioned. If we could, we would rate it 6 out of 5.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

21 Aug 2024

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

Waterfront Gem

The charm of this place is off the hook. Their water access is awesome. If Acadia wasn't so close, we might have spent most of our time at the house. And you don't have to enter Acadia to see wildlife, as it comes through the backyard all on it's own. This place was truly heaven and we can't wait to go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

4 Aug 2024

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

Absolutely wonderful!!

This place is exactly what I pictured for my family to enjoy our trip to Maine! It is close enough to be convenient for grocery needs, gas, door dashers and attractions like Bar Harbor and Acadia, but the secluded spot lets you feel like you are miles away from your stresses. The house was very clean and well stocked. Any little odds or ends we may have forgotten were there. There were also decks of cards, board games and puzzles to do with the kids. My kids loved that they got to sleep in the loft and having a bathroom up there was convenient! My favorite thing to do at the house sit on the back deck or lay in the hammock and watch the tides while listening to the birds chirping and the wind whispering through the pines. Stress just melted away! Our hostess was very knowledgeable and easy to get ahold of. She provided great information on the area, suggestions on what we could go see, where we could rent kayaks, and answered any questions I had. We loved our stay and highly recommend this home for anyone planning to visit Maine!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

13 July 2024

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

Wonderful

After hiking and biking in Acadia this was a perfect place to end each day. We spent 2 weeks here and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful peaceful place to stay in Maine.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

8 July 2024

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Perfection!

We had the most incredible stay at the house! Arriving was simple and after a long drive, the view of the water and the picture perfect cabin was most welcome! As others have mentioned the pictures do not do this place justice! The views are great - watching the tides come and in and out was a neat experience. We saw turkeys, deer, cute chipmunks, a heron, and an osprey flying overhead. We rented kayaks and the trek to the water and back was doable. When the tide is in, the water is incredibly calm. The kitchen is well equipped- we made breakfasts and dinner most days/evenings. We spent a lot of time playing games in the evenings. My son was excited that the WiFi worked. We spent most days hiking and had an incredible run of good weather - only one rainy day! Easy access to both parts of Acadia! We would not hesitate to come back!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shyla T.

16 June 2024

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Private and peaceful

This home was the perfect location to come back to after enjoying Acadia. Owner is excellent to communicate with, if needed. We would absolutely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulette D.

22 May 2024

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

Beautiful and rustic

My husband and I love remote, rustic homes! This was perfect. Surrounded by beautiful forest and waterfront! The house was spotless and had everything we needed in the kitchen. It is a very comfortable home! ❤️❤️❤️

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany J.

13 Nov 2023

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Great location

We loved our stay here. We spent most of our time in Acadia. The location to the park was convenient. The house was secluded, and the view of the water was nice. We had lunch out, and took advantage of the kitchen, and made dinner at the house. It was nice to have access to the washer and dryer. The house was even nicer than I anticipated. We enjoyed the wood burning stove. We also watched several of the DVD’s they had available. We also rented one from the red box at the grocery store. The house was very clean, and well stocked with anything you would need. I would recommend it to anyone coming to the area. We would love to return, and stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Q.

21 Oct 2023

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Awesome

Trip was amazing. Quiet, serene, relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable and all the amenities we needed were there.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

16 Oct 2023

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Loved it!

Wonderful location, very peaceful and quiet, the deer were a joy to watch. Cathy and Rick were wonderful, they prepared us ahead of time in the event the power went out due to the storm, overall great communication. The location is perfect, it’s right in between MDI (Acadia/Bar Harbor) and Scoodic, do not overlook Scoodic and Winter Harbor. Highly recommend and will be back. Thank you, Dave & Kat

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

++++++++++++++++++++ B.

30 Sept 2023

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Fall vacation

We had a great time and will recommend to family and friends.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth G., Petoskey

24 Sept 2023

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Hurricane Lee couldn’t keep us away

We arrived at our home when hurricane Lee was threatening Maine. Our host was concerned and gave us the option of coming back another time. We opted to ride it out and in this case it turned out to be the best option. The house is a gem. We lost power for a little bit but our host had water and wood for the fireplace ready for us. We loved the location. We were able to get to Acadia and Schoodic relatively easy. We also went on lobster boat tour and a kayak tour, which was also incredible. There are many little coastal towns in the area. Do remember that they don’t have TV. So make sure you bring a book or just enjoy watching the deer run out in front of the house next to the water. This house is close to Ellsworth so we were able to go out to eat or buy groceries easily. Would definitely recommend this property to others.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve L., Worcester

17 Sept 2023

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Beautiful home on a scenic tidal cove

We were thrilled with the comfortable and beautiful home and the wooded setting on the scenic tidal cove! Cloudy, foggy, and rainy weather didn't dampen our restful and active stay whatsoever. We kayaked, from the property, hiked trails, and appreciated the easy access to area parks, shopping and restaurants. Plenty of water birds to watch at the cove, and a pair of deer crossing the mud flats at low tide. The welcome goody baske, fresh flowers, books, games, and movies were enjoyed. Washer and dryer were convenient to have. Sat on deck during when the weather cooperated, cooked steak on charcoal grill, and utilized woodstove on a chilly evening. Would've loved more time! Thank you for the spectacular experience, Cathy and Rick! Steve

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann R., Door County, Wisconsin, USA

17 Sept 2023

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Peaceful and Perfectly Placed

Our family (including kids ages 10 and 15) usually camps but decided to treat ourselves and upgrade our accommodations when we visited the Acadia region. This spot was perfect for us -- all the amenities we needed to be comfortable and a location that was a perfect jumping off point for exploring the area. We spent several days combing through Acadia National Park and also ventured further inland. Each day, we were happy to return home and relax on the deck or read and play games inside. After the hustle and bustle of the park and Bar Harbor, we appreciated the peaceful setting and relative quiet of this property. We hope to visit Acadia again in the coming years and wouldn't hesitate to return to this property, with our without our kids.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

21 Aug 2023

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Fantastic cabin in the woods

Terrific place, perfect for a family of 4. Clean, simple and quiet. It was our third time renting the place and will do it again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lillian A.

6 Aug 2023

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Wonderful as always!

This was our third visit to this lovely home nestled in the woods. The house is beautifully detailed…complete with everything you’ll need. You’ll have the feeling of seclusion yet about 10 minutes from downtown…the best of both worlds. Communicating with the owners is a pleasure…always very helpful. We look forward to returning next summer! Lillian, Warwick, NY

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron T.

22 July 2023

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Tranquility

When we seen the property, on-line, it seemed almost too good to be true. When we arrived we were blown away. Everything was as perfect as it seemed online, especially the privacy. Enjoyed the goody basket, fresh flowers, and the complimentary Acadia NP map (very useful). The house was well equipped with everything we could possibly need. Location was the most impressive thing about the rental. Close to Acadia NP, Bar Harbor, multiple grocery stores, and restaurants. After a full day of hiking and sightseeing in Acadia and Bar Harbor it was so nice to come back to the house and just relax, unwind, and enjoy the tranquility. Can not thank the owners enough for opening their home to us. They went above and beyond to make our week comfortable and memorable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S L.

19 July 2023

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Great location

Loved the house, amazing location, had everything we needed and more. Loved the river, my husband went fishing and crabbing during the stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 July 2023

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Perfect getaway

We loved staying at Cathy’s place. The location was perfect for exploring and for enjoying some tranquility. We were amazed with the high quality of the accommodation and the effort taken by Cathy to make our stay comfortable. We have stayed in lots of accommodation around the world and this was one of our favourites. We would 100% stay here again. Thank you Cathy for sharing your gorgeous place with us.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

28 June 2023

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Amazing family getaway!

This was our first family vacation in years and we couldn’t have asked for a better vacation! The cabin was in the perfect location, secluded but close enough to town and Acadia National Park to explore! The cabin was well equipped with all items we needed which made our stay that much more relaxing. I was even able to make my son a birthday cake! The deck and view was amazing as well! My children truly enjoyed the cabin and asked often if we could “stay forever”! Thank you Rick and Cathy for such a beautiful cabin for our vacation and we look forward to returning in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

20 June 2023

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A great Maine getaway

Property as described. Home very clean and accommodating. Quiet and secluded yet convenient to Bar harbor/Acadia. We really enjoyed our stay!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne Modrak M.

1 June 2023

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Birder heaven

Just wonderful! House had everything we needed and the location was great for going to the Schoodic Peninsula and Mt Desert . The hosts kindly left flowers , a map and snacks which was a pleasant surprise. Hope we can get back some day!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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