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the Cape Lookout at Shore Haven, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 8, maybe 9

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Banquet hall
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Garland Farm
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Bar Harbor

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Bar Harbor, within a 10-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. .This vacation home is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watching and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Cadillac Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Garland Farm - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Village Green - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 16 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mainely-Meat - ‬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.

the Cape Lookout at Shore Haven, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 8, maybe 9

the Cape Lookout at Shore Haven affords elevated views of Frenchman Bay. Situated on Shore Haven's 7 acres and 650 feet of shore front, its natural, forested surroundings assure tranquility and privacy. You'll see eagles. You'll be serenaded by wood thrushes. You'll hear the calls of loons in season. The Cape Lookout is a well appointed, comfy cape style home with living space on three levels. It is 1,400 sq ft on the ground and upstairs levels with another 320 sq ft in the finished, fully appointed walkout basement. The year round porch has oversized windows overlooking the bay and it has a dining area as well as a sitting are that leads to the deck. The spacious deck overlooks the bay and the fire pit, with seating for eight, and the winding path to the shore front bluff. It is recently updated. It is fully equipped and well appointed. A large bedroom with a queen bed is located on the ground floor. There are two large bedrooms with queen beds upstairs, one of the bedrooms also has a twin. 5 skylights and 2 large windows in the gable ends. The 320 sq ft master suite is located in the walkout basement with its own bath. Both full baths (one with a shower and a tub, the other with with a shower only) are newly remodeled. The kitchen is brand new and fully equipped for any kind of cooking you like. The large living room with fire place is very comfortable for sitting and reading, or conversation. Throughout the Cape Lookout, you'll find original artwork by Maine artists, antiques, and Wabanaki artifacts.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is a $150 pet cleaning fee per pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

the Cape Lookout at Shore Haven, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 8, maybe 9 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with beautiful views. The house was stocked with anything we could have needed. Host was very communicative and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rbenary

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and grill. The property was clean and comfortable with a lovely view. The cabin is ideally located Near the town of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
overall good any problems we had Peter responded right away
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location with room for everyone

This is a great property with beautiful views. The location made it so easy to get to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Plenty of space for our family. Well-stocked kitchen and great sun porch. The host was responsive when needed and provided a great resource to the home and the surrounding area. We would come back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

agnes C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home base

Comfortable secluded home close to everything we wanted to see and do. Roomy, great views.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home away from home

Very clean and well stocked kitchen. Great location to near by attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

J Kevin & Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall time get away

We had a wonderful time at Cape Lookout…. very quiet, relaxing and secluded….yet nicely located for easy access to all that the Bar Harbor area has to offer….
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would recommend

Stayed with our kids ages 3-17. Very clean - which is a big one for me. Well equipped kitchen. Location was good. Very accessible to the main Acadia entrance, and the owner's book gives other suggestions of places to explore and restaurant suggestions as well. No a/c, which I think is pretty typical, but plenty of fans in the house. I would recommend this property and stay in it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific vacation

Cape Lookout is a lovely property -- well located, spacious, and well stocked. Peter was a terrific communicator throughout the booking process and during our stay. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peg P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia 2023

Lovely property! Close to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bob B.

Cape Lookout is fantastic. Location is superb and the owner was more than accommodating. We had a large family group in and out all day. The beach was fantastic and the proximity to Bar Harbor, restaurants, min-golf, etc. could not be better. Simply a great experience--highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most peaceful porch on the planet

Loved this little chalet. Had everything we needed and the communication with Peter was excellent. Can’t believe all the mussels we collected right off our beach - what a feast! We had two bald eagles as neighbors that were around regularly. It was perfect to rent with The Overlook up the way, and it was safe and close enough that my little nieces could come down to visit on their own. My teenage daughter also asked me to mention the fuzzy blankets, the fans and heaters, and that the toilet paper was excellent. 😊 We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis P., Sandy Hook, ct

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice home

Great location. Everything we needed was provided plus some very fun treats like the espresso machine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beware of the Basement!

The Cape Lookout home was perfect, and we enjoyed our stay EXCEPT for the basement! The basement is where the 4th bedroom and 2nd bathroom are located and there is a severe mildew/mold problem that needs to be addressed professionally. Air fresheners are not the answer. We shared our concerns with Peter immediately and continued to communicate with him daily and he claimed that he could never smell the odor and the previous guests did not mention anything. He came into the home several times during the week to inspect the basement, but he claimed to never be able to smell anything but the air freshener. On Thursday, I started to wonder if Peter was being disingenuous with us. And sure enough I found a review on the “other rental website” from November 2022 complaining of the same mold odor. At this point I knew he was a dishonest person and I stopped communicating with him, he obviously didn’t care. What he does care about is reviews because low and behold on Friday Peter sent a text stating that “he thought something might be wrong with his sense of smell” and “he would be the next person staying there and he could take a closer look”. Peter, you should educate yourself on the dangers of mildew! Mildew is a type of mold that can cause health issues, especially for those with allergies or respiratory problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and Serene

House was very comfortable, and well-supplied. The property was serene and private; we never saw any other people, just the white-tailed deer. Excellent kitchen, and plenty of room for everyone inside and outside (deck, fire pit) the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness

A slice of heaven while close to everything!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay from the amazing waterviews and private location to the access to Acadia and downtown within a short 10 minute drive. The owner checked in with us upon arrival to ensure that we had everything we needed. The house was fully appointed with a well stocked kitchen(utensils, appliances, cookware and more). We would definitely stay here again with our adult children. Thank you for this fantastic listing (even better than the current photos depict).
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice cottage.

Cottage was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Great location, amenities, gorgeous view and easy communication from the owner. We can’t recommend this home more. We are 2 couples who travel together and love that there were separate living areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a view

The property owner created an absolutely wonderful booklet outlining places to go, things to do and best places to eat. He was spot on with all his recommendations. It took the worry out of choosing and made for a delightful vacation. The view from the enclosed patio was breathtaking. We were able to see the inlet, watch bald eagles, deer frolicking and just relax. This is a wonderful place to stay while visiting Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home in a quiet setting

We enjoyed a week of hiking, whale watching and relaxing with the Cape Lookout as our home base. The house is set into the woods with a view out to the bay from the spacious back porch and deck. Comfortable beds, nicely equipped kitchen, fans in each room, though we did not need them after our first night. Peter, our VRBO host, was a great resource and easy to reach. One thing to note for future guests; there’s no access to the bay from the house (steep wooded slope, almost a cliff), but the Hadley Point beach is a short walk or two minute drive away. There’s a house user’s guide with lots of great suggestions for activities, and we can personally recommend Cookies, Pies & Such, where we got an amazing Triple Berry pie.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

gail c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maine Vacation

Great house and great communication with host.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Location and View

The house is close to everything you want to do, yet secluded enough to have a peaceful evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful week at the Cape Lookout at Shore Haven! The property is in a great location with lovely views and just a short drive to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The house was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed during our stay. We hope to go back for another visit soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A true gem

A great spot, so private and lovely, with close access to the park and downtown. Wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021