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Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4112 sq m

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Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park5 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)16 min drive
  • Popular LocationEcho Lake Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park's Visitors Center17 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard

Dory Haven

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Affectionately known as Dory Haven, this newly renovated cove-front cottage features tasteful New England decor, high ceilings, a screened porch, and a sunroom boasting an abundance of windows and waterfront views. In a prime locale, you’ll have close access to the area’s natural wonders. Traverse the coastal woodlands of Acadia National Park, or hike local peaks like Champlain Mountain and The Beehive. For explorations nearby, Bartlett’s Landing and Long Pond can be reached in no time.

Relax in the spacious living room, furnished with two sofas, armchairs, and a gas fireplace. Pick your favorite film from the vast array of DVDs and have a movie night on the 31-inch TV. An adjacent sunroom boasts a sofa and rocking chair, as well as a dining table. Whip up tasty vacation meals in the open kitchen, outfitted with new appliances, granite countertops, and all the kitchenware needed. Enjoy morning coffee at the two-person breakfast nook. Gather in the sunroom at the unique live-edge wooden dining table for six and take in beautiful views of the waterfront backyard.

The whole family will enjoy the expansive grassy backyard. Roast s’mores over the fire pit or go for a swim in the refreshing waters. Please note that the waterfront is tidal, meaning at certain times of the day, there is no water. However, during high tide, the water is perfect for swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife, including seals, otters, and Maine seabirds. End your day with drinks on the deck, with seating for two. Sizzle dinner on the grill, then head to the lower-level screened porch to enjoy an alfresco dinner at the picnic table. This area also offers a two-person table, ideal for a quiet moment at the end of an activity-filled day.

For nearby excursions, launch a kayak from Bartlett’s Landing, which also serves as a wonderful spot to catch a sunset. Or head to Long Pond, a nearly 4-mile long, glacial lake. Drive 15 minutes to Acadia National Park. Spend your time exploring the woodlands, breathing in the salty air on the rocky shores, and watching for local wildlife. Explore the coastal town of Bar Harbor, just a 25-minute drive from your home. Indulge in local cuisine, shop the boutiques, or charter a boat to explore the deep blue sea.

THINGS TO KNOW


Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 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 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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, service animals permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum 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 - 5 min drive
  • Echo Lake Beach - 16 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 17 min drive
  • Village Green - 22 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lunt's Lobster Pound - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gateway Lunts Lobster Pound - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Travelin Lobster - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Acadia National Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Long Pond. Seal Cove Pond and Atlantic Brewing Company are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Wonderful home
Great home, wonderful location, very peaceful and quiet! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Dory Haven - AMAZING
The tranquility, beautiful setting, endless views, in-house extremely well-stocked, cozy but spacious, phenomenal sunporch…..overall very comfortable & felt like home! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth v.

Wonderful place
We had a great stay here. We loved the fact that we could watch the time come in and out and do it from the comfort of the porch. The house had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

10/10 Excellent

brad e.

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Place
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

The coziest New England cottage!
We loved Dory Haven so much! Coming from the south, it provided such a warm welcome and a great fall getaway. Would definitely stay there again. It was the perfect distance from town too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Johanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mount Desert
Site tranquille, maison âgée mais fonctionnelle. Lits pas très comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

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Peaceful Oasis
Enjoyed staying on the “quiet side” of MDI. Loved the sun porch and yard overlooking the pond. A very comfortable place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded Expectations
This was a first visit to Acadia. The location was ideal for everything we had planned. The Visitor center was within an easy drive where we could park and explore the park. With Dory Haven as our base, it provided not only a beautiful place to rest, but was comfortable and above what we expected. The bedrooms were spacious as was the downstairs living area. The porch doubled the space of the house and easily became a favorite for meals. I’m ready to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property; great location
Larger than it looks in the pics! Stunning setting and great location; only about 20-25 minutes from Acadia, Bar Harbor and Bass Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany T.

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Wonderful!
We were traveling with our teenager and one yr old. The water access gave plenty to do while home and Acadia/ Bar Harbor are close enough we went there several times. A wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Doug M.

Great, Quiet Maine Getaway!
Nice clean home with water views. Quiet area relatively close to Bar Harbor and Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N., Frederick, Md

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Beautiful waterfront property
This was a great place. Very roomy yet a cozy feeling as well. Loved the sun room which had a beautiful dining table, comfortable sofa and rocking chair. My husband and I spent a lot of time in this room. The view of the water was beautiful. This was on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island which is where we love to stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen V.

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Dory Haven
Was all that it was said to be. Pictures were up to date.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Pete F.

Phenomenal
This place lived up to the hype! We've been wanting to stay ever since seeing it on Airbnb a couple years ago! (not super thrilled with the new mgmt Vacasa over Turnkey though, and their skyhigh fees). It has everything you'd want in a relaxing 5-star rental - comfy, tranquil, and convenient. Place was very well-prepared (a personal getaway, never feeling like intruding on someone else's home), neat, clean and well-stocked, not to mention lovely accoutrements. It was awfully charming and cozy (but not OLD and in desperate need of maintenance), and made us feel very comfortable and at-ease. The property and views were spectacular and the wrap around enclosed deck was super cool. The location is as perfect as you can get - private, but not isolated. On the quiet side of the island there's plenty to do, but it's also quite close to the other side and Bar Harbor as well! And if course it has its own personal cove where you have access to some water activities or to just take in the scenery and wildlife looking for their snacks :) Only relatively minor negative thing we experienced was slow WiFi.
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8/10 Good

Jeff T.

Week stay
Nice home in a quiet area a few miles off the beaten path. Exterior, needs some work, but the interior was nice. Only restroom was downstairs, while bedrooms are upstairs. lower ceilings upstairs which for a tall person I caught my head a few times. View was peaceful. We would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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6/10 Okay

Shahida K.

Waterfront Pretty Marsh
The location was so peaceful & serene! The 4 season heated sun room was perfect for meals, and watching the sunrise & set. We appreciated that it's dog friendly, the decor was comfortable & the view was so very Maine. The 2 bedrooms do not have a permanent heat source & only very loud space heaters were available. Not the best for a winter getaway, as the bedrooms were uncomfortably cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Abbey D.

Beautiful Place
We had a great stay at the house. It was a fantastic place to sit outside and watch nature. We would highly recommend staying here.
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10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Amazing house
This house is in a perfect location and has everything you need! Fully kitchen, washer and dryer (very key), and incredible views.

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on MDI
Dory Haven is a great place to stay on MDI. Close enough to everything but far enough away from the high traffic areas. The house is the perfect size for a small family. It is clean and well stocked. The porch overlooking the pond is so nice. Bedrooms and living areas are comfortable and well kept. Mosquitos are bad, especially on hot, humid days down by the water so bring bug spray. Something missing from the listing is that there are room AC units in the bedrooms. I contacted Vacasa to ask if there was AC based on previous comments but they said no so this should be updated for accuracy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, great setting, very relaxing
Easy check in process. Responsive to all questions. Beautiful property in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar Harbor Getaway
This VRBO was a perfect place to enjoy all the beautiful places in Bar Harbor. The house was clean, beds were comfortable, and all amenities were as listed. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

April V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Relaxing, clean and dog friendly home
We loved our week at Dory Haven, especially the relaxing sunroom with lovely views and bird watching. The home was clean and well stocked with kitchen items. It's in a neighborhood but wooded so feels fairly private. However, there are a few things in the advertisement that are not true-- there is no queen size bed, only a double. The ad lists a cosy gas fireplace that as a fall visitor to Maine, we were looking forward to, but guests are not allowed to use it. There is no heat upstairs, although there are a few small plug in electric heaters supplied. We didn't mind the chill but for some folks that could be challenging in the off season. Overall, we were disappointed by things that were falsely listed in the advertisement, but still enjoyed our time at this sweet home in a lovely location.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good MDI Location
Excellent location for exploring Acadia trails. Quaint home on a lovely setting. When there, we spent our time on the fantastic porch that overlooks a pond. Would have rated it a 5-star but the bathroom tile needs replacing or serious grout cleaning. Also the living room rug and one couch have some stains.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Quiet Side of the Island
This house is on the so-called quiet side of Mount Desert Island, so it's a few more minutes to some of the hot destinations, but nicely away from the crowds in and around Bar Harbor. The house was spotless and had everything we needed. The location on the water, which came in and out with the tide, was beautiful and a great feature. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Dory Haven and highly recommend this house to anyone wanting to get away from busy Bar Harbor to stay in a quiet, relaxing home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Base for Acadia Adventures
Dory Haven is a sweet little cabin with incredible inlet views. The owner is thoughtful, leaving basic amenities, plenty of pots & pans, and even a note for us regarding current wildlife in the area. The home felt very clean, and the sunroom and board games were highlights on a rainy fall day inside. Overall a wonderful home base on the "quiet side" of MDI for us, our infant son, and 2 dogs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

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