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Home with deck, great location in the heart of Acadia National Park

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Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Thunder Hole
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Home with deck, great location in the heart of Acadia National Park

Otter Creek Acadia House

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Find a bright, airy retreat in the midst of Acadia National Park at this 3-bedroom Mount Desert home, a family-friendly escape with a sunny deck and an outstanding location for hikers, kayakers, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts!

You'll find this home in the small community of Otter Creek, which is bordered on all sides by Acadia's serene landscapes. Get up before dawn to catch the sunrise on the Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail down the road, hop on the nearby Park Loop Road to see Acadia's highlights, and sit down for a wonderful dinner or two in downtown Bar Harbor five miles north.

The living space was seemingly designed for a family, offering casual, comfortable furnishings, and free WiFi. Begin each morning with coffee and breakfast in the kitchen (with a dishwasher), and spend the day hiking the Ocean Path or whale-watching off the coast. Come home to enjoy dinner on the deck, and retire inside for a night of board games and movies on the two flatscreen TVs.

Come and discover one of Maine's most majestic landscapes!

Things to Know

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. 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 Gardens of Acadia and Naturalist's Notebook are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Thunder Hole - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Otter Cliff - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 22 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home with deck, great location in the heart of Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home with deck, great location in the heart of Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home with deck, great location in the heart of Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home with deck, great location in the heart of Acadia National Park located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Thunder Hole, Ocean Path Trailhead and Gorham Mountain Trail. Hunters Beach and Sand Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tyria A.

nice space

We enjoyed the spacious house. It was very relaxing and quite. A nice break from the busy tourist town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca C.

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

Great Location

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and looking forward to staying here whenever we’re back in Bar Harbor! The house is a great location - it’s has great privacy while being just a few minutes to Bar Harbor for shopping and restaurants and to Acadia for sight seeing and hiking trails. The house was well stocked with ample sets of towels, shampoo conditioner and wash, kitchen supplies, and board games / entertainment. Was spacious enough for 5 adults and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Acadia trip

Good location and easy quick drive to get in to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor downtown but property interior is quite worn and garbage bags under front stairs had noxious smell that precluded opening windows (no AC in house) in bedroom due to smell permeating the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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2/10 Terrible

James F.

Do not stay here.

They were toadstools growing on the floor of one of the bathrooms when we arrive. One night we were flooded in the basement by rain and had to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Gloria M.

Just ok

The back deck was great for hosting lots of people and so was the kitchen table. Comfortable beds and pillows. Plenty of room for parking. Unfortunately not well stocked. 2 rolls of toilet paper for 10 people 5 days is not going to cut it. Also only 4 towels, no trash bags or sponge in the kitchen. Took 2 days to get the supplies needed from vacasa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surrounded by the Park!

Really nice house and kitchen. Andy the location is great. You can quickly go to Bar Harbor, or you can avoid it altogether if you want. Easy access to trails, the Loop Road, Cadillac Mountain, etc. We got a reservation and then drove to the summit of Cadillac Mountain in significantly less than an hour. As a bonus, my youngest son (19) and I saw a young Buck as we were loading the car to leave. We just stared at the Buck for about a minute as a guess. Then it turned and left, its' hooves completely silent as it seemed to float away.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Rajeev M.

Great house well designed and managed but requires few upgrades

We stayed for five days. It is good for 11 people. Rooms are fair sized. There were only two bathrooms. The house needs an additional powder room at least . Shower spaces were really small. There was moldy smell in the downstairs bedrooms. Upstairs bedroom may need a ceiling fan. Cleaning staff needs to do a better job. Loved the deck siting area and premium grill. Overall our experience was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Margaret M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Great location, lots of potential, needs better cleaning, and updates.

Stove was greasy, pink mold inside the 5 dehumidifiers, grass needed mowed, 100s of dead ants in game room/garage that could easily be swept up, cobwebs in windows. Emptying 5 dehumidifiers that filled up in less than 24 hours got old quick! Not really what I thought I was paying for. This house is in great location and has a lot of potential but needs a good clean, some updates, and some kind of solution to the mugginess on the lower floor that doesn’t require vacationers to empty 5 dehumidifiers at least once daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

lisa s.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Good location, lots of space, but very worn, smelled

We chose the property because of the location along with the amount of indoor and outdoor space. The location was great, along with the amount of bedrooms and outdoor space. The property is much more worn than appears in photos. All carpets appear stained, the shower curtains were orange with mildew, walls dinged and scuffed. When we arrived the house stunk- a mildew smell particularly on the lower level where 3 of us were sleeping. I notified the manager and they did send someone about 24 hours later who emptied 3 dehumidifiers that helped with the issue. The question is how long was that water sitting there? The house had clearly been cleaned prior to our arrival, beds made, clean towels. We ran the dehumidifiers constantly during our stay and they needed to be emptied continuously. It always smelled but never as bad as when we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Great location!

Easy access to downtown as well as the park itself. Very clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Carl Z.

Great Location

We loved how close this home was to everything when visiting Acadia National Park. It was easy to get to and from everywhere and made our whole trip enjoyable. The house was great with lots of space and the kitchen was well stocked with all the necessary items to make your own meals. A great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway!

Good big property for a family vacation! Peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Good price for the area. Be aware, there is only 4 private bedrooms, 2 are in the basement and you need to run dehumidifiers and empty constantly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Great time

House was clean, close to everything, felt like home away from home.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing Stay

Six moms stayed here for a fall getaway. On a positive note, the house was in a convenient area in between downtown and Acadia National Park. The cleaning staff also did a good job. The property manager allowed us a more flexible check out time, which was appreciated. However, this was probably our least favorite vacation rental out of several trips. The bathrooms were small and outdated. One of them only has a tiny shower with a flimsy curtain and the other has mildew stains around the tub. The bedroom with the bunk beds has black stains in the carpet near the door. Several bedrooms did not have a closet. The living space is very small. The fire place is blocked off, but still has a raised stone area that juts out - watch your toes. The TV volume seemed to be fading out; hard to hear conversations when watching a movie. This property could benefit from fixing the fireplace or adding a fire pit or hot tub. We would not stay here again unless it is updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Acadia relaxation

Quiet and relaxing location convenient to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Very comfortable for multiple people with good selection of bedrooms. Well stocked kitchen. Nice outdoor deck. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

janet p.

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

Family gathering

Almost a perfect fit- masterbedroom for us, private bedroom for newly weds, "apartment" for couple & 2 children, loft for teenager, small bunk room for a single. Incredibly furnished kitchen. Could have used another fan. Tv reception-barely. Driveway hard to locate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Great Acadia Spot

The house was clean and had everything you needed. It was a nice layout and slept everyone comfortably. The only issue was that the house was extremely hot when we were there. There is no air conditioning so it was a bit muggy in the house. Other than that, it was a great location right near the park and right near some popular trails. Would recommend, just not in a heat wave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Awesome Location

This property is located very near an entrance to Acadia National Park. We were able to easily access the park loop road, and get right to attractions like Cadillac Mountain, Thunder hole, and Sand Beach. The deck is great, comes equipped with a grill, and could easily accommodate a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Perfect house for a big group of friends

Stayed here with 9 friends and each person got their own bed- easily could have fit up to 12. Perfect location on mount desert island within about 15 mins drive to most trail heads and bar harbor! Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
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8/10 Good

Jessica R.

4 stars, would stay again

This place was perfect for 4 couples we had in it. Lots of supplies for cooking and eating. Usable space inside and out. Minor complaint include the sheets towels and blankets feeling cheap.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Kyle R.

Liked: Check-in, location

Probably just bad luck. Things happen.

Trash related issues. Previous guest trash filled all the available barrels. Trash bags were not available and we had nowhere to put trash etc. and then the animals overturned the barrels of previous guests which led to a daily clean up in the driveway by our group. Also, many missing light bulbs and sparse supplies. My guess is simply very busy house and there simply was not time to replenish the house for our group. It was also very very hot inside at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Great house in amazing location!

Awesome rental right in the heart of Acadia. Just a few mins to Bar Harbor and to the famous Acadia trails. Tons of light, great patio for stargazing. Checkin and checkout was a breeze! Just note that there is no AC, if you're renting in summer months. However, this isn't a huge issue as it gets quite chilly at night! Overall fantastic house and great layout too! Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Acadia NP

Great house, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Marsha D.

Nice place

Number of bedrooms was fantastic. Very cozy. Appreciated cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

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