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The front porch is a favorite place to watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee!

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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5139 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Surry, ME

Wild Acadia Fun Park27 min drive
Acadia National Park34 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)34 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center49 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Book now - Family & pet friendly!

Book this beautiful home as your base to explore Acadia National Park and all the surrounding beauty of small town, Maine seaside communities! You can select from the best 2023 vacation dates if you book now.

Property details:

1860 Historic Home with Living Room with Dining Area, Entry Room, Kitchen, Two Queen Bedrooms, One Double Bedroom. Shower and claw foot tub. Three decks to enjoy or grill out on. Private entrance. High speed fiber internet!!

Two unit house, owners occupy other half of house. The house sits on a large yard with beautiful gardens. Plenty of room to stretch out. Private fenced in side yard devoted to your family and your pets.

Original finish work includes white pine floors, stained glass windows and a comfortable antique claw foot tub.

House overlooks Union River Bay across the street. Newbury Neck Road is a mecca for cyclists, walkers, beach combers, sunbathers and surf casters or for just enjoying the grand view of Acadia National Park's mountains at the beach. The beautiful, family friendly, quiet, pebble sand public beach is located less than 1 mile from the property and offers free parking and pets are welcome. The beach is a hidden jewel in an area where public access to beaches is hard to find.

Perry's Lobster Shack restaurant is right near the beach where you can bring your own bottle of wine and enjoy fresh Maine lobster, crab rolls, clams and ice cream on the pier overlooking beautiful views of harbor boats and Acadia National Park. If you'd prefer, you can bring the lobsters back to the house to cook them yourself in the lobster cooker we've provided for your culinary use. Five minutes away in the village of Surry is a full convenience store named Surry Store with groceries, snacks and a full menu of takeout pizza and subs. Also in Surry is a gourmet ice cream shop named Pugnuts - a great place to grab a treat at the end of a long day!

Rental property is adjacent to Blue Hill Heritage Trust Land scenic trails with Furth Wildlife Sanctuary and the Talalay Nature Sanctuary each having two miles of maintained trails. Just down the road is Carter Nature preserve which has .6 miles of trails along the shoreline. Blue Hill Mountain is nearby with 2.5 miles of trails up a scenic mountain with views of Blue Hill Bay, Acadia, and Camden Hills.

Surry and Blue Hill are just far enough away to get away from the bustle of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Come back from a long day of sight seeing, hiking or biking on Acadia's 47 miles of carriage trails and relax on the peaceful front porch of this beautiful, historic home.

Property manager

Joseph McKerley

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is allowed outside.

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

About the area

Surry

Located in Surry, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. The Blue Hill Wine Shop and Indian Point Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Acadia National Park and Kisma Preserve. North Light Books and The Barnacle are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Surry, ME

What's nearby

Wild Acadia Fun Park - 27 min drive
Acadia National Park - 34 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 49 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 52 min drive
Village Green - 52 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬21 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬22 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬21 min drive
‪Josie's Country Store and Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book now - Family & pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Book now - Family & pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book now - Family & pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book now - Family & pet friendly! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of North Light Books, The Barnacle and Blue Hill Bay Gallery. Blue Hill Books and Toddy Pond are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn L. M.

18 June 2024

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

The BEST Ever!

This house is beauttiful; an old historic home; surrounded by gorgeous flowering gardens; a view of Morgan Bay; lots of books;games; and located in a great spot to take advantage of Bar Harbor as well as Stonington. Rebecca and Joseph just could not be nicer and have provided you with absolutely everything that you need. I LOVED this house! Fenced in private yard for the dog. Sit and watch the fireflies at night. You will absolutely not regret staying at the Lobster Dog House - but you probably will regret leaving it and driving away…….

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

30 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful stay!

What a wonderful place to stay. Joseph and Rebecca saw to it we had everything we needed and shared many extra special touches. Beautiful property. The location is great if you are looking to explore Acadia as well as many other villages and towns. Loved having access to various peninsulas and thanks to our host’s recommendations we visited places that were not on our radar. Would come back in a heartbeat!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

23 Sept 2023

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

It Was Wonderful!

The property and our hosts were just fabulous! It was quiet, centrally located to Bar Harbor, Acadia Park, Blue Hill and Ellsworth. Our hosts, as stated, live in one half of the house, but aside from greeting us upon arrival we did not see or hear them. They were very responsive to a few messages we sent with questions. I prefer property owners to be nearby personally, which is one reason we chose this property, especially as we were three women traveling together (although Maine is a lot safer than where we all came from)! Hurricane Lee came through while we were there and our hosts made sure we were well taken care of with flashlights, generator, etc. We only lost power for a short time, but had everything we would have needed. The house is lovely, large, comfortable and nicely appointed. We enjoyed both the front and back porches, and outdoor seating as well. It was delightful sitting on the front porch having coffee in the morning, looking at the bay. We also really appreciated the kitchen! We ended up eating out a lot, but it has everything you need to cook and reheat meals, etc. We all really enjoyed our stay here immensely. Oh, and be sure to try and meet Lobster Dog-what a cutie pie!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T., Barnstable, Ma

4 Sept 2023

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

A Maine Gem

So fortunate to find this treasure home and location. Situated on a coastal neck, Lobster Dog House provided easy access to many Downeast experiences. A lovely nearby calm beach, several heritage hiking trails, Perrys Lobster Pound are just a few immediate options nearby. Many many towns, parks, grocery stores, restaurants, Maine highlights within a short drive. Our hosts Rebecca and Joe were the ultimate hosts. They made sure we had anything we needed and complete privacy. They live on one side of the property but we never felt intruded upon. If we did pass them outside, they always asked how we were and if we needed anything.They love dogs and their sweet dog, Grizzly, greeted us with a favorite ball. We brought our 2 Boston Terriers and they felt immediately at home in the house and yard. Its an old farmhouse divided into two homes. Rarely heard the owners on the other side (only muffled just by the entry which really is just a passway) and never in the living/sleeping areas We have our own entrance, fence in yard which our dogs love, beautiful gardens (the hosts are master gardeners) three porches. Pumpkin colored old wood floors, and real vintage touches like built in cupboards and antique hardware. However, modern touches like Dish Tv, internet microwave, induction burners, and toaster oven washer and dryer and a good sized bathroom with shower and separate claw foot tub. Love the office nook upstairs with a great view. A rental we'll come back to again & again.

Stayed 69 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Allison D.

21 Nov 2022

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Not a whole home rental

While the property description did mention a couple paragraphs down that the owners occupied one of two units on the property, it was not clear to me when I booked that I would be sharing a single building with the property owners. It was difficult for me to relax under these circumstances, and I felt cheated while using my limited time off from work. Since Vrbo advertises so heavily that it only rents whole homes, it should take more responsibility for scrutinizing the listings posted on its platform.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T., Barnstable, Ma

15 Oct 2022

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

A Gem

We love this property for many reasons. The decor and gardens are artistic and lovely. The area is quiet and picturesque but close to amenities. We can't say enough about our hosts Rebecca and Joe. They are very thoughtful and exemplary in hospitality. They live on the back part of the property but are never intrusive nor do we ever hear them. They love dogs and welcome well behaved ones. Our dogs love them, their sweet dog Grizzly and especially the small fenced yard provided. ❤️ we look forward to going back!

Stayed 77 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Virginia Beach, VA

9 Oct 2022

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

6 stars!! We loved our stay at the lobster dog house,

We had a lovely week staying at the lobster dog house in Surry Maine. The house exceeded our expectations. It is immaculately clean. And has lots of nice touches to make guests feel super comfortable. We could take our dogs for a nice fall walk every morning and the Wi-Fi worked great for both my husband and I to work remotely. We were in town to visit with our son that attends UMaine in Orono on the weekend. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

8 Oct 2022

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

Lobster Dog House

Great stay at the Lobster Dog House. Property is conveniently located on a quiet road about a mile or so away from a picturesque beach right next to Perry’s Lobster Pound which has delicious food with an awesome view. The historic house is beyond beautiful and cheery. There was a fenced in yard specifically for guests which was great for the dog and the owners left a welcome card with dog treats and a tennis ball for my fur baby. They also included a jar of their homemade jam that was delicious. The interior of the house is super spacious and you have three beautiful bedrooms to choose from one with a partial view of the bay. The bathroom is large and included an amazing claw foot tub. I loved the details in the house which include original 1880s doorbell and stained glass window. The house is huge and feels very secluded even though it is only a few minutes drive to Ellsworth where there is a cute downtown that features great restaurants and breweries. Be sure to stop at Pugnuts for some ice cream right down the road as well and they are dog friendly. The owner of the home was easy and timely to communicate with and friendly. This is definitely a great place to stay if wanting to get a more authentic Maine experience that is not super touristy. It is only a 45 minute drive to Acadia, which we went to almost everyday and there are great shops and things to see along the way so it really was not an inconvenience. The property the house is located on is set back, secluded and nicely landscaped. My overall stay was great and I would definitely recommend this home to anyone wanting to be near Acadia. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you for welcoming us and our fur baby into your home.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H., Galion, OH

29 June 2022

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

Quiet Surry Bliss

My husband and I stayed for just over a week in this beautiful, dog accommodating property. While we did not have our pooches along with us for this trip, we were impressed by the prompt response and the flexibility of the owners. They take pride in their property and we were very pleased with our stay. We appreciate older homes, along with their history, and liked that the location of this one was away from, but yet close enough to: Ellsworth, Acadia National Park, the Penobscot Narrows Bridge, and Fort Knox, among other nearby towns and activities. Of course, the end of vacation is always bittersweet, we enjoy our time in Maine very much and always hate to have to leave. This property was no exception to that and is definitely on our list to book again for future trips!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T., Barnstable, Ma

4 Oct 2021

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

A Hidden Gem

We loved our stay at this beautiful property. Joe and Rebecca are consierate and very hospitable without being intrusive. Although they are live behind the rental we had complete privacy. The gardens are exquisite and we loved the location. Quiet and serene with easy access to trails, restaurants, groceries. Best of all they are dog lovers and our two Boston Terri'ers were completely calm and relaxed at the property.

Stayed 78 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

29 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful!

This charming vintage house is cozy, comfortable and quiet! We loved the beautiful gardens along with the private yard for our dog. We very much appreciated all the amenities from the extra towels and blankets to the washer and dryer! A big Thank-You to our wonderful hosts! We hope to come again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

3 Oct 2020

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

Beautiful getaway

We fully enjoyed our stay at the Lobster Dog House! Less than an hour from Acadia National Park and rural enough so it’s ‘cozy’ and not ‘remote’. Our hosts Jonathan and Rebecca were wonderful. Rooms are adorably appointed and solid wood furnishings throughout. Thank you so much for a relaxing trip!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Duncan R.

18 Sept 2020

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

Hiking and biking in Acadia

We came for the Acadia experience as we love to hike with our dogs and bike. This property was very clean and allowed us to go out each day to MDI. The drive is 45 mins but compared to staying on the island where dog friendly rentals barely exist it worked for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tonya F.

23 Oct 2019

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

Relaxing, clean and refreshing

This is a fabulous place to stay. Clean, comfortable and relaxing. It’s was a peaceful place to stay to catch up with an old friend. We traveled to many attractions from this location. I highly recommend the lobster dog house.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

16 Oct 2019

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

2019 Leaf Peeping Trip

We had such a wonderful stay at the Lobster Doghouse this weekend! The property was so peaceful and immaculate. Becky & Joe were wonderful hosts who had provided everything we needed for a comfortable stay. They are a very warm & welcoming couple. We can't wait for our next trip to the Bar Harbor area and will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

15 Oct 2019

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

Amazing!

We absolutely loved our stay at the Lobster Dog House. Everything was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

14 Oct 2019

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

Relaxing anniversary vacation with our fur baby

Our 30th anniversary plans to go to NYC and see Hamilton were abruptly cancelled due to our sick dog. After treatment, it appeared our dog was feeling much better so we needed a "Plan B" get-away nearby that would include our dog Athena. After some searching, we found this lovely Surry property, a little off the beaten path but close enough to Acadia to do day trips. We had a wonderful stay and the property was perfect for us and for Athena. During the day, we took trips to Acadia and for morning and evenings, we had meals at home and took walks in the local, quiet neighborhood including nearby Carrying Cove Beach. We had a wonderful anniversary dinner in Blue Hill at Arborvine. Although it is not a full kitchen, it was well appointed to do basic cooking and fully stocked with everything you need to make meals even for a big group. Although we didn't take advantage of it, it included everything you would need to have your own lobster bake right at the home. I would highly recommend this spot for a get-away with your beloved pet!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane H.

11 Oct 2019

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

Picture Perfect

The home was every bit as charming as the pictures. The furnishings were very nice and the all the towels and kitchen ware was of a very nice quality. They did not cut corners, I especially enjoyed the claw foot tub, with the bath salts that were provided. Thankyou

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Nishchal K.

7 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice house but not suitable if you want to use kitchen

It was a nice house, nice and friendly owners. We planned on cooking few things but i think the laundry room was converted into a kitchen with no proper plug points. There were just extensions which could not take heavy load of microwave and induction coil.. So we thought of using the grill which was in patio. There were so many mosquitoes that it was impossible to do anything.. Owner should do something about the mosquitoes because there were no mosquito at other places but just here.. Kitchen thing was okay but insects are dangerous and spread diseases. Also, There was no air conditioning in the bedrooms.. There was just a window fan throwing in hot air and suffocation. Weather was quite hot when we went there. Other than this, house was good, it was neatly organised. But I would not recommend if you plan on cooking and have kids with you because of the mosquitoes.

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

30 Aug 2019

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

Just what we were looking for

It was a wonderful time on the beautiful and peaceful Blue Hill Peninsula. The house was wonderful. The gardens. The view from the bedroom window. Simply decorated, so you didn't feel at all cluttered. Not on like the.bature surroundings. We would diffently stay again! Oh, let's not forget the coffee station!! Worth kudos!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

26 Aug 2019

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

Lobster Dog House

We LOVED this house. So much better than staying at a hotel. House and property are beautiful. Guys loved bringing fresh lobsters back to the house to cook. Will stay here again if ever back in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marian B.

8 Aug 2019

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

Our stay at the Lobster Dog House

We had an amazing time at Lobster Dog House and Joseph and Becky were amazing host.s. The house , location were out of this world. We hope to visit again next summer this little piece of paradise again.

10/10 Excellent

Brendan C.

1 Oct 2018

Excellent

This was our second stay at the Lobster Dog House. It just keeps getting better! Thank you to Joseph and Becky for being respectful and excellent hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

16 Aug 2018

Loved it! Beautiful house, beaches and hiking nearby.

We loved the beautiful house! Nice historic house with three porches with views of lovely gardens and water! A patio with table and chairs, a grill and a fenced in area for the dog. Three ample bedrooms, one with a view of the water nearby, with large living room and dining room. Very warm and hospitable owners who welcomed us with delicous homemade jam. A wonderful informative notebook filled with lots to do and eat nearby. A short drive or bike ride to a swimmable beach that welcomed the dog. Also walking distance to well-groomed nature trails through a beautiful lush forest filled with firs and ferns, then along the rocky coast, then through fields of blueberries. Ellsworth is just 20 minutes away with several with restaurants and shopping. Acadia's National Park is about 45 minutes away with unlimited hiking, swimming, bicycling, gardens, boating, shopping, great restaurants and a lighthouse. Wonderful!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Christine M.

13 Aug 2018

Lobster Dog House is a fabulous setting for a Maine vacation!

Thank you Joe and Rebecca for such a lovely place to stay for our family Maine vacation. The gardens and historic old home setting were absolutely charming but still thoroughly equipped for a ten day stay. We appreciated the resort style linen provisions with a Martha Stewart ambience. Thanks for being so attentive to our needs. We really enjoyed the dog beach and eating at the lobster shack in Surry as well as frequent walks on the neighborhood trail with our family dogs. The proximity to Mount Desert Island, Acadia, and other attractions was convenient. The house is a hop, skip, and jump to Ellsworth for supplies. We really enjoyed our kayaking in the local Patten Bay viewing eagles, osprey, and seals with only one or two other boats in the water. There is so much to do, outdoors, in the area. The lobster dog house was a wonderful home base especially for enjoying all the activities at Acadia National Park.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Joseph McKerley

Joseph and Rebecca have lived in Maine for sixteen years. We love Maine and will gladly share our knowledge of the area during a stay at our home.
Rebecca and Joseph are professional gardeners with a focus on native plant, pollinator and organic veggie gardens. The two of us love to garden as the many fruit trees and flower gardens on the property demonstrate. Joseph also produces homemade jams and BBQ sauces which sell at his local stand - many made from the fruit grown on our property.
Please feel free to ask us any questions about the property. Our goal is to create a private and welcome environment for you to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

This property is a classic. Built in 1860, the house still holds many of its unique qualities of the past. Its curved plaster walls, stained glass windows and wood trim work welcome you. The covered porches prompt you to relax outside and enjoy a glorious Maine sunset with your ocean view of Union River Bay.
The property has a fenced in portion of yard that the pets of our guests are welcome to enjoy!