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Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5

Beachfront chalet near kayaking in Bar Harbor

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A rustic cabin interior with a wooden dining area, large windows, and a view of the forest.
A cabin with two bunk beds, wooden walls, and a window with curtains.
A cabin surrounded by tall trees, with a grassy yard and a small porch.
A rustic wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and seating space.
A rocky shoreline with large boulders and sparse vegetation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, beach near Hadley Point Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Garland Farm
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Bar Harbor

On the beach.At this Bar Harbor chalet, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Garland Farm and 3 miles (5 km) of Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach near Hadley Point Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Garland Farm - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aloha - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Currents Seafood And Spirits - ‬9 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.

Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5

Spruce is a comfy and cozy chalet perched on a bluff overlooking Frenchman Bay. Steps take you to 650 feet of private shore front. It has large picture windows facing the bay and sliders to the deck. With two bedrooms. One bedroom has a queen bed, the other had one twin and two bunks. It sleeps 5 and it has a fold out futon, as well. It has an open concept living/dining/kitchen area, two private bedrooms, and one bath with a shower, but no tub. There is also an outdoor shower. 934 sq ft

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

We do not accommodate EVs
Once the reservation is confirmed by VRBO, all communication between owner and guest is through regular email and mobile phone
If you have more than one dog or your dog is 50 lbs or larger, please inform the owner

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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

Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, Sleeps 5 Chalet
Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, Sleeps 5 Bar Harbor
Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, Sleeps 5 Chalet Bar Harbor

Frequently asked questions

How close is Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5 to the airport?

This chalet is 5.8 mi (11-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this chalet.

How close is Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5 to the beach?

This chalet is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5 offer free breakfast?

This chalet does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5?

No, there is no casino at this chalet.

What time is check-in at Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5?

Free parking is not available at this chalet.

Does Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5 have a pool?

This chalet does not have a pool.

Does Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this chalet.

How close is Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5 to downtown Bar Harbor?

This chalet is 6.5 mi away from Bar Harbor.

Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven, sleeps 5 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place. Would stay again! Beautiful views from the deck!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved having our coffee on the patio in the morning and watching the water and wildlife. Very quiet yet close to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Also appreciated Peter’s recommendations.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, very quiet and secluded. Perfect for a getaway with my husband. Owner was wonderful, made sure we had everything we needed. Close to area attractions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

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

Great location & views

Great location close to Bar Harbor & other activities but far enough away from the crowds. Great views from the deck overlooking the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Read H.

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

The view

Wonder view from the back deck. Great convenient location.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS R.

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

Getaway

Great location was able to do a lot without driving hours away
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spruce chalet was great little spot to stay in Acadia for our 3 teen (14, 14, and 16)boys and us. Close to the park and downtown Bar Harbor. Great water views! The house really had everything we needed. Kitchen was well stocked. Peter was very responsive for anything that came up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian & Sarah K.

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

Great Experience!

Great Experience - The view from the property was incredible, and our host was kind, accommodating, and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug J.

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

Great rustic cabin overlooking Frenchman’s Bay

Loved the cabin - it was perfect for our family. We were happy to be out of town and on the water, beds were comfy and the cabin clean. Had enough pots and pans, utensils to cook meals.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Basil V.

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

Cute Chalet

Great views and easy access to Acadia. Peter was very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Wonderful cabin

The cabin is beautiful, right on the water. It's rustic and I wouldn't want to explore MDI in other way! We had a baby with us, but his afternoon naps and early morning risings. were much more enjoyable with the beautiful view from the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janeen V.

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

Perfect for us!

This little cabin was the perfect getaway for my husband and I. Peter was so helpful-giving us great suggestions and guiding us as navigating to Bar Harbor for the first time. The canine was fully stocked, super cozy and the view was spectacular. The morning sunrise was glorious. The location was perfect for our stay the area to fully explore Acadia. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Beautiful stay

Beautiful property with water views and convenient to Bar Harbor and Acadia. We thought it was perfect for two but could also comfortably fit a family of 4-5. Peter was responsive and provided many useful recommendations to make our stay more enjoyable. Kitchen is well equipped. We would certainly stay again when in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

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

Wonderful

Peter’s Spruce Chalet is fantastic. Great view, clean, quiet…a great place to get away. Peter is a great communicator and host. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory P.

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

Great location

Host communicated with us throughout the visit. Enjoyed the location. Only complaint would be the shower head. A new one would do wonders.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alicia K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little cottage

Cozy little cottage on the lake! We greatly enjoyed our home away from home. It is tiny but it was just what we needing in a landing pad for our day hiking trips in beautiful Acadia. There were some plumbing issues while we were staying there, but Peter got right on fixing it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianne W.

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

We had an amazing stay at the Spruce chalet!

Our family loved this little cabin - while tiny, it had all we needed and was truly the perfect location to explore Acadia and Mount Desert Island. We enjoyed the drive to and from the park and Bar Harbor. We also loved having Sweat Pea's and C-Rays so close and ate at Sweat Pea's twice! The lovely view, my daily yoga and coffee on the deck, the direct access to the stairs down to the shore, exploring the shore and water during low tide; we truly loved the stay. Thanks for sharing the chalet!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

mark s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

loved almost everything but the shower/bathroom

Views off the porch were stunning, The place was super cute and rustic as we expected. Great location and our favorite restaurants were all very near by. The shower however is like bathing with a straight jacket on...maybe worse than that. That is the only reason we would not return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Lovely Place with Awesome View

Great place to stay overlooking beautiful view of Frenchmen Bay. Very clean and rustic cabin accompanied by high quality sheets and down comforter. Comfortable beds. Very good wi fi. Very attentive and responsive host. Quiet and restful environs 15 mins from the hub bub of bar harbor. Aldo short drive to Acadia. You can watch sunrise from the deck. And see it set down the road at Hadley Point.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Spruce Chalet at Shore Haven. The chalet was simple, comfortable, quiet, in a beautiful setting, and convenient. It was perfect for us. We were vacationing with friends who were camping nearby, and also had friends visit for part of the week. This place fit our needs quite well. Communication with the owner about accessing and using the chalet was excellent. It was convenient to the island bus route and points around Bar Harbor and Acadia, but out of the hubbub. It was a wonderful place to spend the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joydeep H.

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

Terrific cabin on the water close to Bar Harbor

We had a wonderful family vacation at Spruce. The house is secluded but the steps lead right down to the bay. The house is a rustic cabin with 2 bedrooms. The bedding is very comfortable. The bathroom is small but the Rinnai placed right above the shower provides for plenty of hot water. The views of the bay from the deck are killer. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner and it was clear he cares about his guests and will address any issues should they arise. Great house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

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

Best View anywhere.

We prefer to stay away from the congestion, most destinations have. We choose Cabins like this. Peace, quiet, Scenic. Grandkids loved going down to the Rocky Beach. Spruce Cabin is comfy, good Beds, about everything you need. A little more Rustic, than the pics reflect.... but not at all a bad thing. Instant communication with Owner, good guy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Pre-Graduation Rustication

Spruce Chalet was everything we needed it to be, while spending a brief period of down time with our son between his final exams and college graduation from RPI, as he enjoyed hiking familiar trails from past vacations. The cabin was just as described, cozy, comfortable, and clean, the consummately perfect place to rusticate on Mount Desert Isle. Take a book, enjoy the views, and make the most of one of the best National Parks in the eastern United States. Thanks to Peter for his exceptional communication.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia A.

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

Rustic cabin with beautiful views surrounded by woods

Peter was such a kind host. We had a wonderful stay in his clean, rustic cabin. The seaviews were beautiful. It is located high above the beach, where you can explore interesting tidepools and collect the most delicious fresh mussels for dinner. The kitchen was well equipped for gourmet cooking. The beds very comfortable with skylights above, where you can see a million stars at night! It is six miles from downtown Bar Harbor and close to all parts of Acadia National Park. The cabin has a rustic charm. The bathroom is basic, but there is a good supply of hot water. There is a firepit in the woods right outside. We will definitely stay in this lovely cabin again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie m.

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

Little piece of heaven in Maine

We enjoyed our 5 night stay in Spruce chalet with 2 teens and a dog. It was wonderful working with Peter, the owner. Great communication. Cozy rustic chalet with modern amenities. Very clean and comfortable. Location is great for easy access to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Amazing views from deck for sunrise and sunset from the private shoreline . Private shoreline access via steps for exploring tidal pools during low tide and abundant quantities of mussels , fresh to pick and steam and enjoy on the deck. Watched lobster boats going our early am from deck. Saw eagle in trees right off deck and watched lobster boats in the bay. Relaxing on the deck and enjoying the views of the bay was definitely a highlight for us! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022