Oceanfront, water views, Overlook at Shore Haven, sleeps up to 12 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Oceanfront, water views, Overlook at Shore Haven, sleeps up to 12 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Oceanfront, water views, Overlook at Shore Haven, sleeps up to 12 located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Garland Farm and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

10 July 2025

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The home was comfortable with beautiful views and convenient to Acadia, restaurants, other island spots. Loved being so close to the beach . Also enjoyed the wildlife. Was perfect

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

30 June 2025

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Peaceful and Serene

This is an incredible property in a pristine location. Peter is a 5-star host--absolutely the best. Everything about our stay was perfect. You are near everything on MDI and yet completely secluded. There is really no need to leave the house! The deck is the perfect place to soak in the calm and peacefulness that are abundant just out the back door. The kitchen is terrific for meal prep and we loved having dinner in the screened-in porch. Can't recommend this strongly enough!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

22 June 2025

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Beautiful house and surroundings, great host

The house was a wonderful post and beam design with lots of windows. It has a beautiful view of the ocean and is surrounded by nature. We saw deers and fawns, otters and several bald eagles, one of which would sit in a tree 50 ft from the house. It was easy to get to Bar Harbor and the park as well as local grocery stores and restaurants. All around great place and vacation spot. We were lucky to catch a beautiful sunrise at the house and sunset from Cadillac Mountain and also experience two nice cool foggy hikes. Now back home and 95 degrees we wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

8 Oct 2024

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Beautiful Overlook

The view and quietness were breathtaking, the home was clean, comfortable and well-equipped. All ages of our family enjoyed our stay. Property is situated for access to Acadia and Bar Harbor.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Jan 2025

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Wonderful Week at Overlook

Our family ejoyed our week-long stay at Overlook. The property was well equipped and located in a private, wooded setting with spectacular views. The main floor bedroom and bath was perfect for the grandparents. Thanks for sharing the home with us.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

23 May 2021

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More wonderful than Expected

Property was clean, well supplied with anything needed, beautiful location, and close to everything!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

26 Oct 2023

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Great Fall Getaway

We loved our time at Overlook! The house is just as it is pictured - beautiful view of the bay from the great room and deck. Peter was very easy to work with and provided us with LOTS of valuable tips for our vacation. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salina C.

4 May 2024

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Great host and location

The house is clean. Kitchen is fully stocked, including non-sticky pots that look new. The view is great, close to all hiking trails and restaurants. Peter is kind and committed to meeting the needs.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M., Needham , MA

17 Aug 2021

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Family vacation

This was one of our best family vacations! The house was perfect - spotless, plenty of space, well appointed. Communication was great. This was an excellent experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

7 Jan 2023

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Christmas thru New Years stay

Great place. Beautiful location. Sipping coffee and watching the sun come up over Frenchman’s Bay is a phenomenal way to start the day. Peter is a super nice and communicative host. We’d stay here again in a heartbeat. Even in the winter!

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

1 Oct 2023

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Great house

What a beautiful house! Peter was a great host. Since the weather was terrible, it was great to have a comfortable place to connect as a family. Our dogs enjoyed the porch and the deck as much as we did!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

25 June 2024

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Family Trip to Remember!

Our family trip to Acadia was a huge success! How can you go wrong, though, with a beautiful national park and such a wonderful house to come back to each afternoon/evening! The location of the house was fantastic for all of our exploring. Views from the deck for sunrise and to watch the seals, dolphins, and eagles, were simply divine! Peter was great in his communication with us and ensuring that our trip was excellent! Couldn't have asked for more!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

29 Aug 2021

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Magical Get-away

Peter was a fabulous and attentive host who went above and beyond to make our stay special! The property is quiet, the view spectacular, and the home so comfortable. From star-gazing to watching the sun rise from our bedroom window to watching the lobster boats retrieve their catch, we enjoyed nature and peace at all times.

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

12 Apr 2023

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Perfect

We all loved this house. We stayed the first week of April. The sunrise is beautiful and you can see it from the main bedroom. It was chilly, but we enjoyed the deck with the heaters. Everything about this property was perfect!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 June 2023

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Four Generational Family Group

Beautiful location. Overlook was a very comfy place to stay. Members of our rather large family stayed in two other rentals on the same property. Others stayed in rentals 15 minutes away. Very nice ability to interact with family via beachcombing, kayaking, campfires, and outdoor play for the littles.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

2 Oct 2024

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Breathtaking views

It was a vacation for a grown family with 2 young grandchildren. Nana, Papa and aunts and uncles. Kitchen was terrific as we did all our own cooking. Nice size fridge for a weeks groceries for 10! WiFi worked well for a few that had to work remotely. Great time in a large comfortable home. If I were to offer any suggestions, making more bath towels available would be nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

31 Oct 2023

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Adult family getaway

Property owner was very attentive. Instructions provided were comprehensive and the house was well appointed. Loved the popover pan and espresso machine. Enjoyed harvesting fresh mussels. Beautiful view from deck of Frenchman Bay. Great access to Acadia and hiking. Great access to Bar Harbor. We were 4 couples age range 25 yrs to 60 yrs. Plenty of room for everyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

29 June 2022

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Family Reunion

Attended a large family reunion on Mount Desert Island. The house location turned out to be perfect. We enjoyed our down time on the beautiful deck overlooking the water. It’s interesting that there is no tv in the living room area, but this turned out to be a plus. Much more social interaction. We had an amazing time!!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn O.

13 Aug 2023

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Outlook at Shore Haven: A Sanctuary on the Shore of Frenchman Bay

If you love hiking, antiquing, visiting quaint shops, whale watching, and amazing restaurants, look no further than Overlook at Shore Haven, a beautiful home with a deck that overlooks Frenchman Bay in Bar Harbor, Maine. Acadia National Park and its gorgeous trails, along with superb shopping and restaurants, are all within a short drive from Overlook at Shore Haven. Whether you like to be out and about exploring the sights and sounds of Bar Harbor or you prefer to enjoy the quiet beauty of watching deer, Bald eagles and dolphins or reading a good book, Outlook at Shore Haven is the perfect vacation home to build treasured family memories. This beautiful spacious home comfortably sleeps 10 and welcomes dogs.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sophie w., Tucson az

18 Jan 2022

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The enchanted home of happiness

Peter is prompt and helpful. Our arrival in a forest wrapped in the snow was delightful. The house is peaceful and beautiful, with visiting deers, turkeys, and birds at the door. We had everything needed in the kitchen, and the house was clean, organized with books and games. We are grateful to Peter for sharing his enchanted happiness. My family had a delightful time. Thank you for the blessing moments.

Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brendan D.

8 May 2024

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Amazing Maine Location & Host

Everything about our stay was fantastic! The location was the perfect place for any weather from sun to rain, with plenty of space indoors/outdoors/and even a screened in covered porch. We enjoyed relaxing in the comfy deck chairs to the sounds of waves lapping below and gulls calling. It was so utterly peaceful that even if you didn’t leave the house to venture into Acadia or Bar Harbor (both extremely close) you could still call it a vacation well spent! The beds were comfy, the kitchen was the best appointed kitchen I’ve had in a rental hands down, and there were games handy to play if you wanted to. The Host was super responsive and provided really well-written instructions for everything, we had no issues with anything at all! If you’re looking for a family friendly space to get the essential Maine experience with, Overlook is the spot!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

26 Apr 2022

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A Fantastic House, View and Host

If you have the opportunity to stay at this house, do it without hesitation. Peter is a wonderful host. He is very kind and makes sure everything is okay....and it is. The house has everything you need to be comfortable. He has a put together a book with great information about the house and Bar Harbor. The instructions for gathering and cooking mussels is perfect as well as his suggestion to make popovers. The windows and deck facing the bay are so nice. You really want to watch the sunrise from the master bedroom, living room or the deck. I highly recommend this house. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Peter for helping us have a great experience in Bar Harbor and sharing this house. Ellen C.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

7 Aug 2022

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One of our top rentals

Our stay there was wonderful. The house felt spacious, was clean and well stocked. The deck was delightful. After our mornings enjoying all the things to do in the Bar Harbor area, we would relax in the afternoons on the deck. There were five adults, two 3 year olds an a 1 year old. We felt comfortable with them on the deck and around the whole area. A special treat was seeing a Bald Eagle on the tree right by the deck. Another eagle joined it and they stayed there for twenty minutes or so. We also enjoyed watching the seals play in the water in front of us every day and watching the lobster boats check their traps. The beds are comfortable, the house has lots of windows, the kitchen is well stocked and the location is great. Peter answered our questions and was a great host. We VRBO all over the country and this was one of the best rentals.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

20 Sept 2022

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Lovely home in idyllic location

I can confirm all of the prior reviews on every point and would not hesitate to stay here again. We were 4 adults so there was a lot of room for us. It is clear in the house description but be aware that the master bathroom is shared with the other bedroom on the second floor. This was no problem at all for us, but I can imagine that it might be for some people. Beware the potholes in the driveway - drive slowly! Also, there are appropriate reminders near the faucets that the hot water can get VERY hot. The only mild disappointment I had during our great week was an apparent safety feature on the temperature of the water into the master bathroom bathtub - the only place that failed to generate the hot water in which I would have loved to soak after our strenuous hikes.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy D.

18 July 2023

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Overlook - Mount Desert Island

A spectacular property with a spectacular view in a breathtaking part of the country! The scenery is amazing and teeming with wildlife. Peter is an attentive host and goes above and beyond to make sure his guests have everything they need. Kitchen was really well stocked. We really enjoyed our stay and would book again. The property is great for large groups but it needs to be the right large group. The listing says it sleeps 10-12, but it really only has 3 bedrooms and for some groups, the bathrooms may not be sufficient to comfortably handle the max number. The master bath configuration is a little different and is shared with the the other upstairs bedroom. There is also another full bath on the main floor for the living area and one in the basement that doubles as a laundry room and services a downstairs bedroom with a double bed and bunks. Our party was three couples and three kids and it was perfect. The other thing to note is there is no air conditioning. It was quite comfortable with the windows open though it was fairly warm that week, but if you have seasonal allergies and shouldn't sleep with an open window it could be a challenge.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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