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Sunny Acres - a spacious sanctuary -10 acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance

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Smart TV, DVD player, streaming services, video library
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12208 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sunny Acres - a spacious sanctuary -10 acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance

4 bedroom, 3 bath 2240 sq ft home sits on upper side of hill within 10 acres full of wildlife in quiet neighborhood of Bar Harbor. This open concept Colonial home was built in 2014 and is positioned to enjoy all day sun and fabulous sunsets, with a 40 X 12 foot deck to enjoy every moment of those views.

*7 night minimum stay in peak summer months with Sunday check in, changing late August to Saturday check in*

Pricing reflects main home which features a large open kitchen, dining and living space highlighted by a two-tier island with four seats, with one bedroom and bath on 1st floor and upstairs are another 3 bedrooms, 2 baths (Master bedroom has own double shower and jacuzzi tub in master bath). Large windows let natural sunlight shine through all day, and because we are on a hill, is also great for viewing the amazing night sky in Maine!

You may make a request with owner if you wish for your dog to join you (additional $150, see rental agreement).

With a 40 foot deck and patio below off the daylight basement, there's an additional 1000 sq feet to enjoy the outdoors, without even stepping foot in to the grass in the large yard
*new cornhole set and outdoor games*!

Note: If you wish to invite more than 8 to join your visit, the daylight basement is another open living area with a couch, coffee table, two reclining love seats, plus has a large full bathroom and additional space (max 12). Please let owners know if interested in having access to this basement level space and we can provide rates. Otherwise it will not be included in your stay. Please note, we do not rent basement to separate parties at the same time.

Home is located at the end of lovely neighborhood road conveniently right off Rte 3, approximately half way from bridge on to island and village green/downtown area of Bar Harbor. A large, spacious home situated in close proximity to all the adventures of Mount Desert Island and Acadia national park. We are around corner from Norway Drive - a common cut over to get to Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Bass Harbor, Tremont, or all the other quiet and more hidden areas of MDI and Acadia.

There are some guide books and a map of Acadia for you. Plus some board games, books, puzzles, and some movies with DVD player. High speed internet and a smart TV located in living space and master bedroom which also have Roku, where you are welcome to use our basic channels (Amazon prime, Netflix, Disney+) or add your subscription to get your own preferences for other channels. (Basement living space and master bedroom also have tvs with Roku set up.)

We are environmental stewards and love renters who also believe in conserving water, leaving no trace behind, and leave it as you found it (or better) mentality. This home has a private well and septic system where extreme constant water use can ruin it. Like all private wells, they are self sustaining if you allow for water to replenish between use. You cannot flush any grease or food products down drain and should never flush anything besides tp down the toilet (even if packaging may tout ‘flushable’).

Closest water -3 miles to Hadley Point ocean inlet or a 5 minute car ride to Hulls Cove; Or just walk 1 mile to Hamilton Pond and Salsbury Cove or 1.5 miles to Emery Cove where MDI Biological Laboratory is located.

*** Cleaning and disinfectant practices in place recommended for Covid-19, with disinfectant supplies at house for renter use while at home. ***

Closest entrance to Acadia National Park - 4 miles to Hulls Cove Visitor Center

Closest restaurants - Bar Harbor Lobster Pound, Sweet Peas or Mainely Meat BBQ (have indoor and outdoor seating or take out). C-Rays lobster is only outside.

Distance to Bar Harbor village green - approximately 6 miles; Free trolley stops close by on Rte 3.

Distance to Cadillac Mountain - about 10 miles

Bar harbor registration VR1R23-003

Property manager

Kellie & Mike Guarino

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,240 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Certain pets upon owners approval may be permitted

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number Within description and form posted on site

About the area

Map
Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Village Green - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 22 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fish House Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Paddys Irish Pub Bar Harbor - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Acres - a spacious sanctuary -10 acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Sunny Acres - a spacious sanctuary -10 acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Acres - a spacious sanctuary -10 acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Acres - a spacious sanctuary -10 acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and within 3 miles (5 km) of Garland Farm and Hulls Cove Visitor Center. Acadia National Park and Bubble Rock are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Sunny Acres - a spacious sanctuary -10 acres a few miles from Acadia NP entrance Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mirabhakti S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and convenient home in Maine
We really enjoyed our stay with our two dogs. Kellie, our host, had a bunch of great recommendations and the home was well stocked and clean. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wes W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family and friends getaway
We were very pleased with this house for our getaway. We had eight adults and two children under six and the house had plenty of room and enough bathrooms for our group. Great location out from all the hustle and bustle, yet only a ten minute drive from the national park. If we have the good fortune of visiting this area again we would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory F., San Francisco, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great proximity to Acadia National Park
Fantastic location for exploring Mt. Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Sunny Acres was an ideal place for our annual brother hiking holiday specifically bedrooms, bed size, bathrooms, and a barbecue. Great hosts. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Beautiful and very peaceful place! Host responded quickly and nice enough to share local beautiful scenery places.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious park like setting great for families
The main house layout and amenities were great for our family and we enjoyed the large kitchen, deck, living room, and yard. Extra towels, beach towels, umbrellas, jackets, and head lamp and so many extra touches made it feel like a home away from home. Two of the 4 beds in the main house were very soft and sagged in the middle and that made for less than ideal sleeping for some. The lower unit that another family member rented for part of the time was very musty and would have been hard to hang out in if we had needed it for that. Given the musty smell, it was a very high price to pay in my opinion. The trip left on a bad note as the host messaged me just after we left about 2 things that had just broken as we were leaving and I had not yet had a chance to tell her as the grand baby was crying in the car and it wasn’t yet check out time. The message implied I had hid the broken items from her. The cutlery drawer that collapsed as we were leaving was likely not the first time it broke as the pressboard was stripped and we couldn’t fix it. It was very obviously broken and no effort was made to hide it. A small plastic window tab also popped off when I went to close the window upon checking out as we left them open the entire time. I found the host’s tone upsetting as I always disclose if something breaks and take responsibility. I would not have minded if she had just asked about them rather than assuming they broke earlier in the week and we were trying to hide it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house and location
The house was extremely clean, large, comfortable, and private. It was easy to get to Acadia National Park, restaurants, and Bar Harbor. We had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and commumication with the owner was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home
Had a wonderful stay at this home. Spacious, clean and kitchen was big and had everything we needed and more! Beds were comfortable and the whole house was spacious. The deck was very nice and we saw several stars and the Milky Way from there. House is located in a nice quiet wooded area. Kellie was great, she checked in to be sure we had what we needed and even before we arrived was quick to respond to any questions I had. She had great suggestions to what to see|do in the area. We had 4 adults in our group and would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location Close To Everything
This home is in a great location within short distance from the main Acadia entrance and close to Bar Harbor. The house was perfect for two families to share comfortably and was quiet and beautiful. I was not happy with the amount of constant texts and messages from the host however. When on vacation we like to take it easy and relax, not easy to do with three small children to wrangle. The host was texting me often about getting her maintenence person into the house (two days during our 1 week stay) and I felt pressured that we should leave and get out and about early and often, plus an early morning phone call and text about the garbage going out, which we had already done. Our trip would have been more enjoyable without this disruption, otherwise it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J., Wisconsin Resident

Liked: Cleanliness
Acadia Tour
Peaceful. Plenty of room. Close to park entrances.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elzie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woodsy and relaxing
Lovely home at the end of a cul-de-sac. Nice big yard where the deer and wild turkey would visit. Room to play frisbee and soccer in the yard. A relaxing hammock too. The layout of the house was great for our group. We had 6 adults and 2 children two years old and younger. Wonderful time to relax with family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for Acadia
The house was perfect for our family trip to Acacia. It was a great location to Bar Harbor and Acadia, with lots of food options and things to do nearby. Great outdoor space and nice interior.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blaine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay near Acadia NP
We really enjoyed this home. It was the perfect setting and size for our reunion of two families and a great base as we explored Acadia NP and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace of heaven
So very grateful this home and property was available for our family vacation to Maine. Great location to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The house and property are absolutely beautiful and peaceful; we even had the opportunity to see the biggest buck in the woods surrounding the house! We enjoyed the beautiful sunsets from the deck. Kellie thought of everything a family would need while staying there; the amenities were perfect. Would love the opportunity the next time we visit Maine to be welcomed back to Kellie's peace of heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay in Acadia
We had a great time staying here. The house is located a convenient short drive from the national park. It is in a quiet neighborhood which makes for a good basecamp for both hiking and visiting Bar Harbor. The house has plenty of sleeping space. The master suite has a large jacuzzi tub to relax after hiking. It rained during our stay but the deck seemed like a perfect spot to unwind after a busy day hiking.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This was the perfect house for our family. It was close to all the Acadia National Park destinations we had planned. A favorite spot in the house was the deck. We ate our suppers together outside. It was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W., State College, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent for Acadia / Bar Harbor
Beautiful house and yard located near Acadia and Bar Harbor. Worked very well for our group of 8.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip to Acadia
What a great location for visiting Acadia, close to town and the park. Nice home and a quiet area to unwind after a day of vacationing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location for a visit to Acadia
My family stayed at this property over memorial day weekend and it was our first trip to Maine ever. The house was very clean and comfortable and everything we needed. It was just outside of bar harbor and as much fun as bar harbor is, it was nice to head back to the rental house away from all of the tourists. We were 10 mins from a grocery store that had everything we would want and a short jaunt from the Acadia entrance. We would definitely recommend this home to everyone traveling to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garry G., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Accommodating
Location excellent to get to downtown Bar Harbor and anywhere else on the Island. Great room/kitchen were comfy for all. Clean. The owner quickly answered texts where we asked questions about the house, e.g. how to work the TV.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
We had a great experience with the house and Kellie was very responsive. Look forward to staying there in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a great time in Bar Harbor. Kellie’s home was a great place to stay. The location was perfect! Set back in the woods in a private setting but still close to all of the activities that we wanted to participate in (close to all the hiking, biking and restaurants/shops). Thank you Kellie for all of your assistance and the communication throughout the week. We loved staying at your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ilesa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic House
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with friends and family. The location is close to town but far enough away with a spacious yard and woods for the kids to explore. The house itself is very well equipped, especially the kitchen--everything we needed was basically there already. Kellie is very responsive and was incredibly flexible with our schedule. We had to change dates, and she was so accommodating. It was a pleasure to both stay in her home and also deal with her regarding timing etc. We look forward to hopefully returning one day soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and space.
We had a great time in this spacious, well stocked house. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro J., Glen Rock

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay, very comfortable and close the spectacular Acadia park. Kellie is a great host.
Our family of 7 (3 adults + 4 children) spent 6 nights at this house close to Bar Harbour in Maine. The house is very spacious and comfortable and has anything you may need for a family vacation. It is about 6 mins from the Hull Cove entrance to Acadia National Park and about 10 mins from the town of Bar Harbour. Our host Kellie was very responsive and helpful before and during our stay. The property is in a very quiet area, surrounded by trees. We were there in late Aug and the whether was excellent. Great option for visiting Acadia!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

mary m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Re-visiting Bar Harbor
Two years after our last trip to Bar Harbor where my son proposed to his girlfriend, we returned. Now we have a grandson to celebrate. We enjoyed the hiking both the difficult trails and the easier ones when we needed to recover, swimming, biking and eating the great food. Other vacationers and residents are so diligent about wearing their face masks and social distancing that we felt very safe. The house was great and had everything we needed. Something new we enjoyed were the sounds of nature at night along with the beautiful night skies. The jacuzzi in the master bedroom was fantastic after a long day of biking and hiking. It was a perfect vacation and we hated to leave. Kelly was always quick to answer all my questions. Thanks for a wonderful vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020