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True North A Mount Desert Island vacation getaway!

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Interior
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 104000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Long Pond
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Atlantic Brewing Company
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor

With a stay at this vacation home in Bar Harbor, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Acadia Repertory Theater. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.
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What's nearby

  • Long Pond - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Atlantic Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • beach near Clark Cove - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Perry's Lobster Shack - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mother's Kitchen/Coffee Matter - ‬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.

True North A Mount Desert Island vacation getaway!

True North is a private 20 +/- acre, beautifully landscaped hidden retreat on the quiet side of Bar Harbor and is centrally located on Mount Desert Island making it easy to choose a different island destination each day! True North is within walking distance to Blagdon Preserve which has beautiful walking trails that lead to the ocean with beaches to explore, picnic areas and a chance to see Maine wildlife such as seals, eagles, osprey, deer and much more! Long Pond is a 5 minute car ride for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding all of which can be rented at Pond's End via National Park Canoe & Kayak Rentals. Family fun at Somes Pond, Echo Lake beach and Beach Cliff Mountain hiking trails are approximately a 5 minute drive. Acadia National Park entrances, in Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor are all a 10 minute drive due to our central location. True North has a big game room and acres of land to explore and play outdoor sports. Let your kids run free while you relax after a busy day of exploring and end your days by the campfire enjoying the privacy of what True North has to offer!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

Property is also known as

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True North A Mount Desert Island vacation getaway! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed everything about the stay. Would have liked to stay another week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is beautiful and well-appointed with everything we needed for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing, roomy house with a ton of amenities and ways for families to spend the time, and in a really central location to most of the things you will want to do on the island. Great hiking, paddling, and restaurants within a 5 minute drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PEPERFECT IN EVERY WAY, CLEAN, QUIET, GREAT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. WE LOVED IT!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a comfortable, spacious house in a quiet , private location. Clean and well stocked for guests comfort. Close to many activities, restaurants, stores. Easy communication with host.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property. Owner had thought of every detail. Definitely a peaceful retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob and G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communications
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

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

Excellent Location to stay

The description of the property is accurate. We really enjoyed our stay. The house was a great fit for our family. It was easy to travel to different areas on the island. If we ever make it back to to island, we hope to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

We were very pleased with the house and furnishings and enjoyed our stay very much.

This home is very nicely furnished and has almost everything one would need for a enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Fall Break Vacation

Great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
His vacation home is amazing! Very clean and had everything we need plus more. The beds are very comfortable and plenty of furniture for everyone to sit together in living and dining areas. The basement activity room is amazing and we could barely get the kids to leave the house! This was our third stay. We love it at True North.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Fun fall vacation on MDI.

We enjoyed our stay at True North! The house had everything we needed for a comfortable family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and private property! So much room to spread out in and had anything we could possibly need! It’s close to the park but far enough away from the hub bub of Bar Harbor where you can enjoy the peace and quiet. Communication with Stephanie (the owner) was promp and informative.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is impeccably maintained. The inside is unbelievably clean amd spacious. The outsode grounds feel like you are on a hike in Acadia. This home is a gem to stay at for your trip!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very communicative hosts. Best welcome experience I've had as a guest. Great property - lot's of wildlife! A fantastic experience.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

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

True North

Great location to everything that we wanted to do on the island. Clean and well maintained property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best rental my family has used for vacation throughout New England. It was a perfect location for exploring the Bar Harbor area and Acadia National Park. Set back from the road, the property was quiet and welcoming for humans and animals. Well supplied for young children through adults. Definitely worth the price ( which actually was pretty low compared to smaller rentals!).
A deer greeting me in the driveway!
Sunrise view in Acadia National Park
Jordan Pond in Acadia
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shannon l.

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

Great stay!

This property was great. Lots of room and very clean. Close to everything we wanted to do. Beds were comfortable and the house was fully stocked! We definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger B.

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

Everything our family needed!

We had a wonderful stay in Maine, and this house had plenty of space, linens, hot water, and activities for our family of seven.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

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

Family Vacation

Wonderful in every sense, location was fantastic. House was beautiful and had every commodity one needs. We were very comfortable and would recommend True North 100 times over. Hope we can return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magali S.

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

Awesome house close to a beautiful national park

We enjoyed every bit of our stay in this house. It is clean and convenient, with an awesome basement full of games that the kids loved. Well stocked and even a nice welcome gift. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah J.

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

Great Property

True North was the perfect location for us to explore all parts of MDI! The property was well stocked and had plenty of room for the seven of us. The property manager was very easy to communicate with and very responsive. We would definitely stay again if we came back to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

True North is truly amazing!

Our stay at True North was one of the best stays we have ever had in Maine (and we’ve been coming to Maine for our whole lives)! Every detail was impeccable! Thanks Stephanie for sharing your wonderful family home with us, we had an outstanding time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff L.

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

Private and quiet

Clean, well appointed, lots of privacy, very quiet. Basement game center is lots of fun and Stephanie is great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family enjoyed this beautiful home to stay at for our vacation to Acadia National Park . The host Stephanie was very responsive . The home was spacious and extremely well stocked with everything you could ever want or need to make your stay even more wonderful . It was quiet, secluded and within 15 minute drive to Acadia National park. We enjoyed all of the amenities such as the outdoor fire pit with wood included , grill , game room and many pots and pans for cooking , bath towels . Honestly it was a wonderful stay and we would definitely go back again .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025