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HIDDEN GEM !5 MILE TO Beach, 14 Mile to Acadia, Shopping, Bar Harbor, Hiking,

Family-friendly apartment in Ellsworth with a water park

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Escape to this beautifully decorated, newly renovated apartment in a wooded setting. Unwind on the deck with a cup of coffee while watching the birds or relax in one of two bedrooms with king and double beds. With air conditioning throughout, new kitchen appliances, plenty of seating for family game night and access to a washer and dryer you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 481 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

HIDDEN GEM !5 MILE TO Beach, 14 Mile to Acadia, Shopping, Bar Harbor, Hiking,

Is it a beach day? Hiking in the sunshine? Kayaking or shopping? Coffee on the deck watching the birds? This clean and bright apartment is close to everything you may want to do!! Shopping, antiquing, great restaurants, hiking, biking, sight seeing, beaches, Bar Harbor Airport (BHB), Acadia National Park, bird sanctuary, close to lamoine beach. It is very centrally located yet quiet and private in a wooded setting!

The apartment is a NEWLY renovated open concept second floor apartment with two bedrooms, one bathroom. The master bedroom has a king sized bed with lots of storage and a TV. The the second bedroom has two double beds, lots of storage and a TV!! , plenty of seating for family game night or watching the news on the flat screen TV. There is AC through out the apartment for those warmer summer days!
The kitchen appliances are all NEW. There is plenty of dishes, pots, pans, utensils to cook if you want to!! There are 2 coffee pots, a keurig and a drip kind. The owner supplies spices, coffee, tp, paper towels, shampoo, and soap.
This is CLEAN, spacious family space, beautifully decorated in nautical themes. You have access to the garage for parking, and a washer and dryer on the first floor off of the garage.
This is a luxurious space meticulously maintained by the owner. He is very attentive to guests, if there is anything you may need while you are here!! Check out the guest book at the house for additional information on the area, maps, and brochures.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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
  • Unit size: 870 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: All age is allowed

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lamoine Retreat! Beach Acadia Shopping Bar Harbor Hiking AC

About the area

Map
Lamoine, ME

What's nearby

  • Seacoast Fun Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Acadia National Park - 13 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 27 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 33 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 39 min drive - 41.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hilltop On The Run - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is HIDDEN GEM !5 MILE TO Beach, 14 Mile to Acadia, Shopping, Bar Harbor, Hiking, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HIDDEN GEM !5 MILE TO Beach, 14 Mile to Acadia, Shopping, Bar Harbor, Hiking, ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HIDDEN GEM !5 MILE TO Beach, 14 Mile to Acadia, Shopping, Bar Harbor, Hiking, ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HIDDEN GEM !5 MILE TO Beach, 14 Mile to Acadia, Shopping, Bar Harbor, Hiking, ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is HIDDEN GEM !5 MILE TO Beach, 14 Mile to Acadia, Shopping, Bar Harbor, Hiking, located?

This family-friendly Ellsworth apartment building is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Seacoast Fun Park, L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet and Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show. Wild Acadia Fun Park and Downeast Scenic Railroad are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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HIDDEN GEM !5 MILE TO Beach, 14 Mile to Acadia, Shopping, Bar Harbor, Hiking, Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host was very attentive and even gave us plenty y of tips on where to go in town of Bar Harbor and vicinity of Acadia NP.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
James was very hospitable with a welcome greeting in person and local dining and sightseeing recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

keerthana K.

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

Excellent

It was a wonderful stay. Felt like home. James is the best
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The place was very clean and cozy. Many of the main items needed were supplied. James the owner was vey nice and welcomed us upon our arrival just to introduce himself and let us know he is available if we needed anything. He also provided us with places to eat and visit. If you want to get some souvenirs, the best place to do this is at Bar Harbor. If we ever come back to main, we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenden D.

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

Great place, great host

Great location with a host who is attentive to needs and incredibly helpful. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam B.

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

Excellent

Thank you for your warm and friendly Welcome, James! Loved the place and James, who took special care to make our stay a wonderful one! Very quiet!. Easy access to Acadia. We highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Not far from Bar Harbor

James was a great host! Quick to respond and helpful with questions on local area. Home was nice and clean and had everything we needed and more! James gave us some wild Maine blueberries and made us some cookies that were delicious! Appreciate all he did. Highly recommend this place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Fun Times

We really enjoyed our stay. It is a great location for visiting either Schoodic or Mt Desert Island locations of Acadia National Park. Very comfortable place with all the comforts of home. The homemade oatmeal raisin cookies were a nice touch and came in handy on the long hikes in the park.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Great Maine Vacation

My wife and I, from Atlanta, stayed 3 nights here prior to going back to Portland for 2 more nights. We had a wonderful experience from check in all the way thru check out. The property has everything you could want, and more. James was a great host. He helped us bring our luggage up the stairs and recommended plenty of attractions and nearby restaurants. We loved how close this was to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The quiet street this apartment is located off of was great. We had some rainy weather during the first part of our stay and James even offered to let us stay another night on him. We had plans back in Portland so we could not take him up on the offer. We were surprised and very gracious for such a kind offer. Next time we are back in the area, we will stay here again. It is large enough to sleep even more. Perfect place to stay with a perfect host. Thanks, James!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

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

Wonderful property and host

James was the most welcoming and accommodating host. The property was spotless and ready to accommodate guests after strenuous days on the hiking trail. Highly recommend! James went out of his way to help us in many ways - jumping our dead car battery and suggestions for trails and exploration!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Comfy and convenient

This was our second stay and like the first time it didn’t disappoint! Close to Acadia and bar harbor. Garage for storage of the bikes, a/c, and on-site laundry. James is a wonderful host. Kind and thoughtful. We will be back!!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Everything you need

Property is located conveniently between lots of attractions. The manager/owner James, is wonderful! There when you need him, absent otherwise. We pray that Hurricane Lee keeps far from you!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane P., Stafford springs ct

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

Home away from Home

Very impressed the minute we walked into the door. Smelled very fresh and clean, nicely decorated and stocked with everything you would need from dishes to cookware, toiletries and medicinal items for headache, minor cuts and indigestion. James had everything covered. Great property and I loved the pale pink towels!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell M.

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

James is an excellent host. We hope to visit again.

James is an excellent host. My husband and I recommend this stay. Very clean. Full size kitchen is like home++. The upstairs 2-bedroom apartment is comfortable and quiet. Thick towels. Beds and pillows excellent. Water pressure in shower and washer/dryer downstairs in the garage -- both great. James will offer quarters for the washer/dryer if you forget to bring. The location is not far from Acadia National Park and the Quietside of Mount Desert. A terrific home base from which to explore Acadia National Park and the Quietside of Mount Desert. Also not far from the Schoodic area, the Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Garden, Somesville, Blue Hill (check out the Blue Hill Co-op), Deer Island, Bass Harbor, Stoneville, and more. We bought fresh fish in season from the local grocery store on James' specific recommendation and saved. Taking advantage of the gas grill provided. Ellsworth has much to offer, too -- Union River Lobster Pot restaurant (where we saw a Bald Eagle), Lamoine Beach, Woodlawn historic site. Bottomline is, why stay in an overpriced hotel when you can have the convenience of home?
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tara g.

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

Cozy place with great location and host

Just stayed four nights at this property and we were all very satisfied. The location is great. Close to stores and restaurants in Ellsworth (try Zeppa’s pizza - so good), and easy to get Acadia and surrounding area. The rental is a well appointed apartment above a garage. Must be able to do stairs. The property is basic upon arrival and first impression but well maintained. Inside of apartment was very nice with a large kitchen that was well stocked (we really appreciated that there were spices, condiments, sugar, coffee, etc.). There was even a case of bottled water waiting for us in the fridge. Living room was cozy. Bedrooms were adequate with very comfortable beds. Towels and linens were nice quality. We enjoyed sitting on the deck in the morning sunshine, drinking our coffee. We used the gas grill one evening to cook dinner and it was great. We were able to do a load of laundry while they’re which was super helpful. One of the best parts was the friendliness and helpfulness of James the host. He was there when we arrived to ensure we got in OK and had everything we needed. He was very accessible and helpful throughout our stay offering recommendations of places to go and helpful in solving any minor issue we had such as the grill gas tank running low or needing quarters for the laundry. We would definitely stay there again and recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I am normally a bit apresesive if a place has too many excellent reviews. This place deserves all of the good reviews.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding value, 25 min from the park in a clean quiet space. Wonderful host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice comfortable place. Host was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina e.

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

Perfect Acadia Area Spot

We hiked Acadia, traveled to Quoddy Lighthouse, Lubic and to Nubble lighthouse. This was such a retreat to come back to in the evenings.James provides extra touches that truly make you feel like his personal guest.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jillian R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Short Acadia Get Away

My husband and I took our kids to Acadia to celebrate our 15 year anniversary. We had a great trip overall, here are our pros and cons. Pros: Our host was very responsive to any messages I sent him. He kindly made sure the apartment was open for us when we arrived late on our first night. He also recommended Ana amazing pizza place for dinner (Pat’s Pizza- definitely give it a try). The unit is very convenient to Acadia National Park, which is what we were looking for. Cons There were large black flies flying around the kitchen and living room. The dishes were dirty and needed to be washed before the first use. The bathroom was old. The master bed was very hard and uncomfortable. We didn’t spend much time in the apartment, and it was worth it for the location, but I would look for a different place in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Freundliche, familiäre, gemütliche Ferienwohnung am Südrand von Ellsworth, trotzdem ruhig gelegen. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten (Walmart, Hannaford) in wenigen Minuten mit Auto erreichbar. Bis zum Acadia NP etwa 15 Minuten. Wohnung ist mit allem (außer Spülmaschine) ausgestattet, Waschmöglichkeit im Erdgeschoß (Garage). Trotz herbstlicher Kühle am Abend haben wir den Gasgrill gerne und viel genutzt. James ist ein überaus freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blakley T.

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

Wonderful home away from home

We loved this place! Great location, comfortable and clean apartment. James was a lovely host. He welcomed us and gave great recommendations for things to do nearby. He even made us some delicious cookies. We hope to visit again soon and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

Jackie and Karalyn

We enjoyed everything about our visit to Bar Harbor, but it was definitely good due to James friendliness and his beautiful yet comfortable home. I would definitely recommend staying there!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Great location and great host!

We loved the location of this place. Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, within 1/2 hour. We also went to Orono and Bangor and that was within an hour drive. James,the host, was very attentive to every detail to make our stay enjoyable and he has great recommendations too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Z.

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

Fabulous stay in Ellsworth, ME

There are not enough stars to be able to give this VRBO a proper rating - it was one of, if not the best, vacation rental experience we've ever had! 1. James is a spectacular host! Every communication received a quick response, and any concern or question was addressed right away. He was so warm and friendly. He greeted us upon our arrival, helped us bring our bags in, and showed us around. He checked on us during our stay to make sure all was good. He even gave us a homemade wild blueberry pie, farm fresh eggs, and fresh wild blueberries! We really enjoyed chatting with and getting to know him a bit during our stay. By the time we left, we felt like family! 2. The apartment is spotlessly clean and is very nicely decorated - it really gave us the feeling of being on vacation in Maine. The bedrooms were a good size, and the beds and pillows were super comfortable. It was perfect for my husband and myself as well as our two teens. The bathroom was similarly well equipped, with plenty of towels and toiletries. 3. The eat-in kitchen is fantastic too! Besides the pie and eggs, James had stocked the fridge, freezer, and cabinets with other staples and condiments. There is an entire complement of spices, pots, pans, wraps, oils, etc. - we really felt right at home, and it made our stay even more enjoyable and comfortable. 4. The location is convenient for trips to Acadia and elsewhere in the area, and there are supermarkets and good restaurants nearby. Our highest recommendation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024