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Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park

Vacation home near Acadia National Park in Bass Harbor

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A wooden deck with a bench and a table, overlooking a forest.
A cozy wooden cabin interior with a sofa, a striped table, and a large window with blinds.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a ceiling light fixture.
A cabin surrounded by dense forest with a green roof, wooden deck, and a clear sky.
A kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Bass Harbor

In Bass Harbor .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Bass Harbor vacation home, you'll find Acadia National Park and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park

Very experienced host, please see reviews from other properties.

Just minutes from the harbour and Acadia National Park Trail ( Wanderland Trail), you can smell the salt air from this 3bdrm/2 bath home among the trees. Roughly 2 miles from southwest harbour town line, close to the Lighthouse and Acadia national park, the road is a quiet dead end.

Unique 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house with 3 floors log home.

1st FLOOR
1 Full bedroom with full trundle
1 Full bedroom
1 Full Bathroom
Washroom

2nd Floor
Kitchen
Dining Area
Queen sofa bed in living room
Full Bathroom with Jacuzzi
Covered porch with seating

LOFT
Queen bedroom with Skylight

Outdoor
Large Deck with lots of seating
Outdoor Grill
Fireplace with seating
lots of outdoor seating and chill spots.


Cozy covered screen porch with outdoor lights , wine/beer cooler to enjoy wine and cocktail or just to chat and have a laugh. Beautiful front and back yard with outdoor furniture and Grill ( propane provided).

what's provided
Kitchen is stock like home with Pots & pans, silverware, glassware, toaster, Coffee pot, towels, cloths, paper towel and soaps. Bathroom stock with shampoo, bath soap, hand soap, towels, rags and toilet paper to start.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pets are not allowed in bed, on furniture or unsupervised

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Deer Nest Acadia National Park
Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park Bass Harbor
Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.2 mi (27-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.1 mi (11-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 11.6 mi (61-min drive) from Spindle Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park to downtown Bass Harbor?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Bass Harbor.

Deer Nest @ Acadia National Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place

Great place to stay with friends on the quiet side of the island.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home to visit Acadia National Park with your family.

We enjoyed our stay at Deer Nest! My family of 5 loved our stay while visiting Acadia. Dwayne was very responsive and a great host. The house worked great for my family and we would book here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded & Wonderful

The home was fantastic. Didn’t have enough time to enjoy it enough, since we were doing our first leaf peeping trip. Can’t wait to stay again even longer. Exactly as shown. Great hosts. The heat/AC unit is a little tricky and could use some extra detail on how to use it in their booklet. Private road very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Unacceptable Sleeping Situation

I will start this review with - I am normally not a complainer- but for the large amount of money we spent on this stay, we got terrible sleep for a number of reasons. First- upon entering the home, the air quality was very musty and moldy smelling. The home advertised a fold-out sofa couch for sleeping, yet we could not find any bedding available for the fold out couch. After calling the property owner, they eventually returned our call and told us the sheets for the fold out couch were in a locked closet. After putting our children to bed on the sofa couch, around midnight the mini-split AC directly above the couch started POURING (not dripping) water out, onto our children. The bed was wet, our children were up, we had to move our children and thus began the lack of sleep. We turned the AC off, and the upstairs began to be warm for sleeping. The upstairs bedroom is not really a bedroom and more of a loft, with a skylight that will wake you up with sunrise at 5am. The full moon was shining into the loft all night, the curtains were broken, and our family got horrible sleep that affected our day at Acadia the next day. Upon calling the property manager 4x the next morning, we were unable to get him on the phone until the afternoon. In an effort to make things right, we asked for a partial refund of the $1000 we spent on the first night and he argued, refused and was rude. I do not recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, cozy log home in secluded, quiet natural setting near Acadia

This house is even prettier in real life than in pictures. Well-decorated and felt larger than we expected. The house has three levels: a lower level with two bedrooms and a large, full bath; a main level with family room, kitchen, dining area, full bath, screened porch and opening to a large deck; and an upper loft with master bedroom. The yard is large, with a fire pit, grill and outdoor furniture, surrounded by tall trees. Very quiet and peaceful area. A couple of caveats if you are considering renting this property: - If you can't navigate stairs, this 3-story property probably isn't for you. The stairs leading to the upper level master were slightly short and also had a turn in the landing, so that you had to go up and down with your feet somewhat angled, which left me with sore knees. The master is not walled off, but open to the main level, and does not have its own bathroom - you have to go down the stairs to the main level to use it. This bathroom, by the way, features a jetted tub, but the water when we were there was somewhat rusty (which I'm told is very common in rural Maine) so I didn't use it. - It's a relatively new rental for the current owner, so it was missing some things we tend to expect in VRBOs - basic condiments like salt and pepper, sugar for coffee, corkscrew to open wine. The host, however, is very responsive to texts and calls, so will bring items upon request. Also, when we were there, the visitors' manual wasn't yet available, so we had to figure out things on our own, such as the heating system (which appeared to be linked to the fireplace in the main level). If we'd had trouble, I'm sure the owner would have been happy to help. The property is located in the Southwest Harbor area of Deseret Island, near Acadia National Park. We previously have stayed in Bar Harbor when visiting Acadia, which has more lodging, restaurant and shopping choices. However, the weekend we were there - first weekend in October - both Acadia and Bar Harbor were packed with visitors, so we were glad to be staying in Southwest Harbor, which is also known as the "Quiet Side." We enjoyed Quiet Side hiking trails, harbor views and restaurants located within a couple miles of this VRBO. We were very pleased with this choice for our northern Maine vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cabin in woods

We enjoyed our stay so much! Comfortable home with lots of amenities. Everyone had their own space. The surroundings are beautiful, we even saw deer in the yard in the morning. Close drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Would go back and recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice, quite and comfortable. Close to all amenities, restaurants and Cadillac NP.

Renting the property was quick and organized. The host was quick with communications. I recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location, wish we stayed longer

The cabin was perfect for our family of 5, could have even had a few more with us. House was well equipped, beds were comfortable. Saw deer on our last day right in the back yard. Although there is a neighboring house, the yard feels very private and you would think you are in the middle of the woods by looking out the back windows. Wish we could have stayed more than just two days. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

comfortable house on Mt Dessert island

We had a great, three-day stay at this cabin while visiting family on the island. Check in was easy and the hosts were easily reachable and communicative. The location is convenient. It's very quiet and feels secluded yet you can easily walk to trails along the water or drive to gas, food, stores, etc. The house is extremely comfortable and we had everything we needed in the kitchen for making all our meals including coffee supplies, salt, pepper, pots and pans. The living space is big enough for having dinner with family or playing games at night. Because it was winter, we didn't get to take advantage of the big outdoor porch or yard space which looked lovely. One note to other renters is that the stove in the living space is gas and mostly decorative, so if you want a fire, you'd have to use the outdoor fire pit (which we didn't take advantage of) Overall, a very comfortable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021