Winter Harbor Vacation house rental with internet access, walking, TV and rural retreat

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  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 7 nights min stay
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  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 0.2 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

!! NOTE THAT $250 of the "Owner's fees" you'll see when you choose "Book now" is the REFUNDABLE damage deposit. In addition, there will be this listing site's charge for booking. Owner does not receive the booking fee.

1 mile from Acadia National Park Schoodic Point section, hiking & biking trails! Walk to ocean, restaurants, shops, groceries. Frazer Point oceanside picnic grounds only 2 mi. View of Cadillac Mountain and sunsets from private back deck. CLEAN, comfortable (but not chic!) 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths. 1/2 mile from Bar Harbor ferry landing. Kayak, bicycle rentals 1/4 mi. 36 miles by car from the Mount Desert Island section of Acadia National Park. During summer, take the passenger ferry to Bar Harbor, 40 minutes across Frenchman Bay.

Fully equipped for long or short stays. 1200 sq. ft home. Full-size appliances, fully equipped kitchen. Modest (not chic) but comfortable, clean, we;;-equipped.

TVs in living room and the 2 queen bedrooms. Room darkening shades in bedrms. Ceiling fans in the 2 queen bedrooms. Table fans in closets.

Wifi and cable tv. A Blink security camera monitors the front, exterior of the house only. No interior space is visible to the camera.

NONSMOKING. NO PETS. Clean, cozy, convenient, in quiet, private Ocean Heights neighborhood, but right in the village. Unlike many area rental homes, we are not on busy Rt.186 (aka Main Street).

Maximum occupancy is 6 humans of any age (any combination of children and adults to equal no more than 6), except one additional infant may be added to the 6 if sleeping in the portable crib (bring your crib sheet).

Lobster co-op and seafood market 1/2 mile away, or choose area restaurants for no-fuss enjoyment of local seafood. The nearby LobSTORe and Winter Harbor's co-op sell and will cook your lobsters for you to bring back to the house!

Our Ocean Heights community has a private playscape and is close to arts events, groceries, kayak and bike rentals, boat launch, 5&10 general store, library. Farmer's Market (summer), art galleries, eagles. In the heart of Acadia National Park region. Only 1/2 mile from the seasonal, passenger ferry to Bar Harbor.

Licensed by State of Maine, verified by Flipkey/TripAdvisor, we are an American Vacation Rental Owners' Association certified owner so you can rent with confidence in our honesty and record as excellent, honest hosts. We're proud of our guests' 5 star reviews. We've been hosting happy guests since 2005.

This charming Maine vacation rental home is in quaint Winter Harbor on the Schoodic Peninsula, site of the breathtaking Schoodic Point section of Acadia National Park, See our many photos for the Winter Harbor post card with map and arrow showing our exact location. The home is on a quiet cul de sac neighborhood with private deck (overlooking a lovely meadow and Cadillac Mountain), where you can sit unobserved in your pjs with morning coffee, or later with a glass of wine watching stunning sunsets, songbirds, gulls and even eagles & osprey flying about, but be within easy stroll of the village and seasonal restaurants.

Schoodic Acadia is considered by many the most dramatic, accessible scenery and surf in Acadia National Park. And you enter less than a mile from the house! Great bicycling, hiking, kayaking, or touring by car.

Grindstone Neck Golf less than a mile away. Jones Pond freshwater swimming/picnic/boating park is 7 miles away with free admission. Bike & kayak rentals less than 1/2 mile.The Schoodic Loop road winds its way through marshes, stunning views, ocean coves & harbors, past views of the Winter Harbor Mark Island lighthouse, pine topped islands, to famous Schoodic Point with dramatic surf and impressive granite outcroppings.We'll tell you about a spot where there is so little light pollution that you'll see a night sky you may never have seen before, and perhaps one of the Park's resident porcupines!

Within 2 miles, inside Acadia National Park, is Frazer Point oceanside picnic area and fishing pier, complete with tidal pools at low tide, a great place for kids to play and for adults to relax with a good book (if you can concentrate on reading while surrounded by indescribable beauty). Gather around a crackling fire roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, creating indelible memories. Clean, seasonal, park-maintained restrooms mean you can stay all day and into the evening, beyond the time when the lobster boats buzz back into the harbor across the bay, perhaps carrying tonight's dinner.

After a busy day enjoying nature and savoring meals ranging from lobster shack settings to lovely restaurants, slip into a cozy queen size bed made up with cotton linens to rest for the next exhilarating day. Start each day breathing in the crisp Maine mornings on your private deck, with a steaming cup of coffee brewed in the fully equipped kitchen, gazing at the top of Mount Desert Island: Cadillac Mountain, lit by the morning sun or during evening, framed by gorgeous sunsets.

Birch and vinyl flooring and no carpeting, cuts down on allergens for those who are sensitive. Everyone who's come here has loved the home, the location, the area and the restaurants. Guests tell us that everything is just as described in our listing. They love the deck and the view!

We're a former teacher and school principal who fell in love with the area and enjoy sharing it with visitors. We take great pride in providing affordable, competent, considerate, cheerful service to our guests. We want to help you make the most of your precious vacation time in our duplex home.

Available: Pack 'n' Play for infant (you provide the crib sheet).

Fully equipped for short or long stays. We provide everything from coffee filters to Kleenex tissues. If you're driving in from home, we ask that you bring your own towels.

We work hard and enjoy providing excellent accommodations, and past guests recommend us to friends and relatives.

To view rates, use drop-down window under the availability calendar. Minimal nights required except to fill in shorter gaps on availability calendar.Rates subject to change. Inquire for current rates. Winter rental available, too!

***Exterior Blink motion detector camera monitors only driveway + front walk entrance. NO INTERIOR SPACES ARE VIEWABLE BY THE BLINK CAMERA.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 Toilet Only

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

We provide lots of insider information about local attractions, activities, eateries. We're former educators who attend to details and are happy to provide all the information you need in order to make the most of your precious vacation time! Your vacation time is some of the most precious time of your life, so we feel a great deal of responsibility to provide clean, comfortable and convenient lodging and terrific communication.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
24 hours after booking
25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $250.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

6 humans max
NO PETS NO SMOKING, No gatherings.
No unrelated groups under age 25
Arrival 4 pm or later
Checkout by 10:00 a.m.
Leave kitchen in clean condition in which you find it: everything washed, put away, surfaces wiped clean.
Place used sheets, pillowcases in pile by washing machine
Bag all household trash in TIED bags > outside barrel
Bring ALL your own towels (if not possible, alert us to provide towels, no fee)

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About the owner

Kathleen C.
Calendar last updated:
23 Apr 2024

Years listed:
14

Based in:
United States
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

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Mary B
Knoxville, Tennessee

Great out-of-the-frenzy home base for seeing Coastal Maine / Acadia NP
Aug 2018

If it's Bar Harbor you want, go to Bar Harbor. I prefer Winter Harbor. Located just outside the strikingly beautiful quieter side of Acadia National Park, this lovely Maine home provided a quiet … More 

10 Sep 2018

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner
Mary, your comprehensive review will serve as a helpful guide to future guests! Thank you for the time you took to communicate with me and future guests. You were a wonderful guest and I deeply appreciate your attention to detail, your appreciation for my attention to detail. Best is knowing that you love Winter Harbor and our vacation rental as much as Bill, I and all past guests do! Come back someday soon. Kathleen

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Margaret M

Lobster Festival
Aug 2018

Perfect accommodations for visiting Winter Harbor and enjoying the Lobster Festival. The home is well maintained and very clean. There was nothing we needed that wasn't provided. Definitely wo… More 

14 Aug 2018

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Response from the owner
Thank you for noticing and noting the cleanliness and well stocked nature of Acadia Winter Harbor House vacation rental. We're happy that you agree that the house, the location, etc. all earn your recommendation of the house to friends. We will welcome you back, hopefully soon! Kathleen

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Karen H

Wonderful vacay!
Jul 2018

This was a very charming house with everything we needed to make our stay very enjoyable! Close to many attractions and the weather was fabulous! Kathleen was very helpful with any info we needed to k… More 

15 Jul 2018

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Response from the owner
Thank you for this lovely review. We're always excited and pleased at the feedback we receive from our guests. Without exception, people enjoy the house, the location, and the scenery! We're glad to welcome you to the group of happy guests. Please return sometime soon! Kathleen

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

janebond69
Springfield, Massachusetts

Awesome
Jun 2018

Excellent accomodations. Warm and inviting, easy pace, close to everything but far enough for quiet. Nature and nurture in one spot!

2 Jul 2018

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Response from the owner
Thank you! You managed to summarize very well what it is that's attracting more and more people to Winter Harbor, Maine and our Acadia Winter Harbor House vacation rental. We look forward to your next visit....hopefully soon! Kathleen

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

PAT9612
Ironton, Ohio

Another awesome stay!
Jul 2017

This is our second visit to Acadia and Winter Harbor, and our second stay in this beautiful home! Everything was wonderful; we could not have had a better time anywhere! Friends came along for this … More 

8 Aug 2017

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Response from the owner
Pat, you are very kind to acknowledge the comfort and cleanliness of the house. Vacation rental owners - the good ones - work very hard to make sure guests have sparkling clean, well equipped, comfortable and convenient accommodations for their precious vacation time, and lots of area tips and information to help them make the most of that time. My husband sometimes says, "Kath, you worry too much. You treat the people who rent the Winter Harbor house like family visiting in your own home," and I say, "Well, they are! They trust us to provide a home away from home; we have to live up to that!" It will be our pleasure to host you the next time you visit Acadia National Park, using Winter Harbor as your home base. Kathleen

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Kathleen (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Kathleen (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Kathleen (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Kathleen the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Kathleen (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Kathleen (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Kathleen (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Kathleen (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kathleen (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Kathleen (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Kathleen (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Kathleen (the owner) a message.

If Kathleen (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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