The Maine Escape offers a cozy retreat above the garage with a private deck and outdoor furniture, overlooking Hamilton Pond. Enjoy cooking in the kitchen equipped with an oven, microwave, and lobster pot. With free parking for two cars and laundry facilities available below the unit, this home provides convenience.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4786 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
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
Bedroom #1: Bunkbed: -Bottom Bunk is a Queen - Sleeps 2 -Top Bunk is a Twin - Sleeps 1 -Portable A/C Unit
Bedroom #2: -Queen Bed - Sleeps 2 -Window A/C Unit ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 *The Laundry Space is shared with the 1BR unit on the property ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 Portable A/C Unit in Bedroom #1 -There is a Window A/C Unit in Bedroom #2 -Ceiling Fan in Living Room -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
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.
With our guest`s privacy being of the utmost importance, we have established a contactless self check-in process. We will send you detailed instructions on how to access the home at the time of the reservation.
However, if there is anything you need or of concern during your stay with us, we can be easily contacted.
Settled just 3 miles from the northeast entrance to Acadia, and roughly 10 minutes from downtown Bah Habah (make sure you leave your Rs at home when you get here), our cottages provide you with the convenience to tackle everything you need to while you`re here (well not literally – there’s actually a no tackling policy. Thanks, Joe…).
-You will need to climb stairs to access this unit
-The laundry area is in the garage below the unit, it is shared with the 1BR Unit next door
-Grills are available for use late April until the end of November
-Firewood is NOT provided. Many of our neighbors sell firewood at the end of their driveways for $4-$8 per bundle paired with a small cash box
Registration number VR2R25228 -This listing does allow pets but you must check off that a pet is coming in the AirBNB App and pay our standard pet fee. If we find out after the fact that you brought a pet without notifying us you will be charged a much higher fee at a cost of $250. -Please note that you must be out of the Unit by 10:15AM the LATEST. You will receive a $150 fee if you are out of the unit later than 10:15AM and will be charged an additional $50 for every 15minute interval that you are late after that. We have had problems with guests leaving late in the past and need to make sure that our cleaning team has enough time to properly clean the unit before the next guests arrive. -No parties or events are allowed in the unit. You will immediately be kicked out of the unit if you hold an event at the unit and will be charged a $1,000 fee
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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)
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
-This listing does allow pets but you must check off that a pet is coming in the AirBNB App and pay our standard pet fee. If we find out after the fac
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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
About the area
Bar Harbor is home to this apartment. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Visit our Bar Harbor travel guide
Is 2BR Apt + Deck, Fire Pit, Backyard! [Maine Escape] pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at 2BR Apt + Deck, Fire Pit, Backyard! [Maine Escape]?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 2BR Apt + Deck, Fire Pit, Backyard! [Maine Escape]?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2BR Apt + Deck, Fire Pit, Backyard! [Maine Escape]?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 2BR Apt + Deck, Fire Pit, Backyard! [Maine Escape] located?
Situated in Bar Harbor, this apartment building is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Garland Farm. Acadia National Park and Bubble Rock are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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2BR Apt + Deck, Fire Pit, Backyard! [Maine Escape] Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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
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 :)
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.
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!
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
Verified
4/10 Poor
Su G.
5 May 2025
Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
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.
We enjoyed staying here so much that we came back to do it again this year. Its location is great, it is clean, and it had little things in the kitchen that were very much appreciated!
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.
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!
Matt C.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Robert K.
2 Jul 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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.
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.
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.
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.