In Bar Harbor .You'll find Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Garland Farm within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Acadia National Park and Bubble Rock are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
Village Green - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
Cadillac Mountain - 19 min drive - 15.4 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Shell - 11 min drive
Circle K - 10 min drive
Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 1 min drive
Island Take Out - 7 min drive
Farmstand Cafe - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
2BR Apt + Deck, Fire Pit, Backyard! [Maine Escape]
The Maine Escape is a cozy 2 BR Home located above our garage on the property. The entrance is via the back deck and is secluded from the front of the house providing privacy for the unit. The deck has outdoor furniture as well as a view of Hamilton Pond across the street.
Location Highlights: -6 min Drive to Acadia National Park [Hulls Cove Entrance] -12 min Drive to Downtown Bar Harbor
The space Bedroom #1: -Queen Bed - Sleeps 2
Bedroom #2: -Queen Bed - Sleeps 2 -Twin Bed (Top Bunk) - Sleeps 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kitchen: -Coffee Maker -Ground Coffee Provided -Teapot -Tea Bags Provided -Olive Oil Provided -Cooking Spray Provided -Oven -Microwave -Lobster Pot available to cook your own! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bathroom: -Full Bathroom -Hair Dryer Available -Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Outdoor Space: -Private Deck facing away from other units w/ Outdoor Furniture -BBQ Grill -Pets are Welcome! Our Pet fee is $80 -The lawn space is shared with the unit on property -Fire Pit is available that is shared with the other unit on the property -Firewood is not provided but as you drive around you will see many of our neighbors selling bundles for $4-$8 at the end of their driveways -Parking is FREE at the property (2 Parking Spaces) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laundry Room: -Laundry is FREE and is located below the unit in the garage, this space is available for the other unit on the property to use as well -Laundry Detergent Provided -Dryer Sheets Provided ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Television: -The TV is a SMART TV that you are able to log into your own apps to view programming -The TV does NOT have Cable ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Workspace: -The unit has a dedicated workspace in the Kitchen/Living Room Area -The workspace is composed of a Desk, Chair, & Lamp -This unit has a FAST Internet Connection and DOES NOT share the Wi-Fi with any other unit on the property. The router is located in the unit if guests would like to have an Ethernet Connection instead of Wi-Fi ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A/C Units/Fans: -There is a Window A/C Unit in the Queen Bedroom -There is a Portable A/C Unit in the closet -There is a Standing Fan available as well ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -Outdoor Furniture is put out in May through October -A/C Units are installed June through September
Guest access The entire unit above the garage is available for access. The Laundry Room in the garage is shared with the unit next door, as is the backyard and fire pit space.
Other things to note You will need to climb stairs to access this unit.
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 786 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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 welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
The "maine Escape" - Pond Side Home in Bar Harbor Bar Harbor
389640
2BR Apt + Deck, Fire Pit, Backyard! [Maine Escape] Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
4 - Poor
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
James G., Plymouth
Jul 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Maine Escape was exactly what it looked like in the pictures, clean and comfortable. Location was also close to Bar Harbor. We would stay again!
James G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Robert K.
Jul 2, 2025
Decent
Place was a little quirky and more noisy than hoped for. Did have a bit of odor. No remote for tv. Tree over deck dropped a lot of debris.
Robert K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
Jun 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Maine Escape
We stayed at this lovely place and had our dog join us. It is clean, well-stocked and is located on a quiet street. We liked hanging out on the deck. We would definitely stay again.
Karen S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Meghan M.
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Meghan M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Meg C.
Jun 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This was a great spot to jump off from and see all that the Bar Harbor area had to offer. Short drive to Acadia and shops and restaurants. We appreciated how clean the space was and that dogs were welcomed. It did lack amenities which made a rainy day inside a little rough but otherwise a pleasant stay.
Meg C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan W.
May 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
May Getaway
The apartment was as shown. The location worked well for us as we were interested in Acadia and Bar Harbor.
Susan W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
4/10 Poor
Su G.
May 5, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
First time in Maine-small upstairs cabin near lake
I want to leave an honest review of my stay. It's a simple cabin on top of a garage. The wooden slotted stairs are steep. It has a small deck with outdoor furniture and the patio/entrance door is padlocked with a combination. The numbers are a bit worn so it took us a few minutes. The place looked clean but corners on the floor had some dust bunnies and a few dead bugs on the window sills. The couch is worn, stained and missing a few buttons. The armchair sinks when sit upon. Wifi is very slow and so is the tv. The kitchen is simply stocked and does not have a dishwasher. The directions for the garbage bag disposal on the picture above the garbage pail is not clear & took us awhile to find it at a different house. The washing machine in the garage is open to the the other houses on the lot and I can hear it running at night. Also stated on the wall in the kitchen we should stripped the beds and emptied the garbage cans when we checked out. So I stripped the beds and there were large yellow stains, which grossed me out and question the cleanliness of this place. The location is very quiet and close to Acadia. There is a church, a Biomedical complex and vacation cabin rentals across the street. Since this is my first Maine VRBO I have nothing to compare in the area but compare to the other VRBOs I've stayed in US and other countries this would rank pretty low.
Su G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark F.
Nov 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
No Title
I'd go again
Mark F.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hugh W.
Oct 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay near Bar Harbour
Highly recommend as a place to stay outside Bar Harbour and with access to walking Acadia National Park
Hugh W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rheannon M.
Oct 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute
Very cute place. Very clean, had most amenities, just no spices if you are planning to cook. Very quiet neighborhood and close to Bar Harbor. Also, is right next to the main road. Wasn’t too much of a bother since the traffic was low.
Rheannon M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eddy C.
Sep 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great launching point to Acadia
We had a great stay at the Main Escape. They provided great instructions for an easy check in / out. A couple of personalized tips definitely helped our adventure. Close to the park but nicely outside of the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. It was private and nice to have so good space to relax after a day at the park. We didn’t want to leave :)
Eddy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris S.
Jul 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place
We stayed here with our daughter and very much enjoyed our stay. The place is well equipped, clean, and comfy. We were in a good location to get to Bar Harbor and Acadia easily. The road noise did disturb the quiet beauty a bit but didn’t keep us awake at night
The unit was very clean and the beds were comfortable. It was very nice to have extra supplies given to us upon our arrival. The kitchen had things needed to create meals, including salt and pepper, Pam spray, and supplies such as coffee filters, foil, trash bags, and dish soap. The location was perfect for us, as it was easy access to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, yet tucked away from crowds. We had a great time!
chris z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Daniel D.
Jun 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family hiking trip
Great small place with everything we needed. Location was perfect for hiking and accessibility to town.
Daniel D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brittany F.
May 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Acadia and Bar Harbor
It was nice having the fireplace and washer and dryer. The place was cute and had a lot of things we needed for making breakfast etc.
Brittany F.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Dorene M.
Apr 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, bright, clean
We were pleased with the stay for the most part. Easy access, clean, comfortable. Unfortunately some supplies were short, ie, toilet paper, soap, laundry soap. We requested these but did not hear back in a timely manner. We had to borrow laundry soap and tp from our son, and we bought soap. Eventually all was provided. Even though it was off-season, we thought communication could have been better.
Dorene M.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Ann L.
Mar 18, 2024
Pleasant
Accomodations where fine. My only critique would be the cleaning. I come from a military background and when we clean it's from top to bottom. I notice dust buildup on the over head light over the dining room table, ceiling fan and above the kitchen cabinets. They also missed cleaning the second shelves under the coffee table which was full of animal hair which I cleaned because it was a turn off for me. Lamp shade could have also used some dusting as well. This is why I only gave you 3 stars. My suggestion is if your going to rent out such a nice apartment then clean it like you live there.
Ann L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gordon B.
Sep 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Needs New Shower head in shower
Great totally love
Gordon B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Harriet B.
Aug 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Well done
Clean (except bedspread seemed it needed a wash), good location (there is main road nearby so traffic noise), comfortable, helpful amenities
Harriet B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Elisha Z.
Jan 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and convenient
This is a tidy, well looked-after place to stay on Mt Desert Island, conveniently close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. We spent most of our time out of the apartment, but it was nice to have a comfortable place to relax in the evening. The kitchen had everything we needed - no dishwasher but that wasn't a big deal. The only minor complaint was that it is a little close to a main road (Route 3) and we could hear the traffic passing by. But otherwise, it is a nice place to stay.
Elisha Z.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joyce L.
Sep 14, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We loved staying here! It was very clean, good kitchen amenities in the house and the outdoor patio was perfect. Very close to acadia and to bar harbor and many restaurants just down the road. The hosts left a lovely book with lots of details of places and restaurants around the area. Good wifi. One thing of note for dog owners, since it is on the second floor and the steps have partially spaced out slats, my dog had a little bit of trouble going up and down the stairs. He was able to manage it with a little help from us but for dog owners with dogs that have trouble with stairs, you may have to carry them up and down.
Joyce L.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Matt C.
Jul 10, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This property was so clean and in an ideal location for us. The property manager had amazing communication and replied to our questions immediately. Will absolutely stay again!