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Waterfront Retreat on Maine’s Coast | Pet-Friendly | Private + Guest Suite

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sullivan, ME
  • Place, Sullivan Harbor Farm
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Tidal Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Sullivan

When you stay at this vacation home in Sullivan, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sullivan Harbor Farm and Tidal Falls. .This vacation home is 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from Acadia National Park and 24.6 mi (39.6 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center.
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What's nearby

  • Sullivan Harbor Farm - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Tidal Falls - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet - 15 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 16 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tracey's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tracy's Lobsters & Clams - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ruth & Wimpy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chippers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Retreat on Maine’s Coast | Pet-Friendly | Private + Guest Suite

The ocean is calling—come answer it. Tucked away in a peaceful, wildlife-filled setting yet just minutes from the charming coastal towns of Sullivan and Franklin, this air-conditioned waterfront escape offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and adventure. Located on the serene Schoodic Peninsula—often called the quiet side of Acadia National Park—you’ll enjoy breathtaking views, fewer crowds, and unforgettable coastal beauty.

The Space

Relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature in this bright and inviting home featuring a sun-drenched living area and cozy sunroom with a pellet stove—perfect after a day of exploring. Whether you're here for outdoor adventure or peaceful downtime, this home delivers.

Sleep Comfortably (Up to 6 Guests + Private Suite Option)
Main Bedroom: Queen bed
Second Bedroom: Full bed + twin-over-twin bunk
Detached Guest Suite (above garage):
Private entrance
Full bed + TV
Kitchenette + small living area
Ideal for added privacy or extended family

Kitchen & Dining

A fully equipped kitchen with full-size appliances, drip coffee maker, and generous counter space makes meal prep easy. Enjoy indoor meals or take it outside for dining with a view.

Outdoor Living at Its Best

Step outside and soak in the coastal magic:

Large patio with alfresco dining
Horseshoe pit with water views
Direct water access—launch a kayak or canoe right from the backyard
Expansive fenced yard—perfect for your four-legged companion 🐾
Incredible wildlife sightings & ever-changing tides

What’s Included
Fresh linens + one towel set per guest
Washer & dryer
Starter kit with essentials (shampoo, soap, paper goods, etc.) to get you settled

Location Highlights
5–10 minutes to local dining in Sullivan & Franklin
20 minutes to Ellsworth for shopping & supplies
40 minutes to Bar Harbor for a full day of coastal fun
Minutes to scenic hikes like Tidal Falls Preserve

Why Guests Love It

✔ Peaceful, private waterfront setting
✔ Pet-friendly with fenced yard
✔ Unique guest suite for extra space
✔ Easy access to the Schoodic Peninsula and the quiet side of Acadia—without the crowds

Coastal Maine Vacations requires a Safety background check and a rental contract to be signed at the time of booking. If you would like to see a copy in advance please contact us.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue 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

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Departure instructions are texted the day before you leave. Take one last look to be sure you have packed everything. Did you pack your phone charger? Did you log out of any streaming service?

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

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 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

Property is also known as

2871-225082

Waterfront Retreat on Maine’s Coast | Pet-Friendly | Private + Guest Suite Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second year staying at Mariners Reach. We absolutely love it and so do the dogs! The kitchen has everything you need. I would say high chairs at the peninsula would be good!! The house is always clean. Our favorite place is the sunroom for having coffee and breakfast in the morning. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was amazing. It was clean and comfortable. It had an amazing location with private access down to the shore of Taunton Bay. The management responed promptly with any concerns we had. We would definitely stay here again. Just mind your speed on the gravel road.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected, we did not know that there was a water access! It was so beautiful down there. House was nice apartment was nice overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view. The home was lovely and clean. The kitchen was well stocked! We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb A.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay with all the needed utensils for cooking and grilling. Washer, dryer and fully fenced yard were very much appreciated. The enclosed sun porch was a great place to start the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baby alive C., Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly the quiet side of AcadiaMariners Reach was a quiet place and a great home away from.home to.relax cook and make trips to Acadia. Well furnished and plenty of room for the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great place. Great view. Alittle far from stuff but its ok. The view and property made up for that. You can tell the previous owners loved to garden. Whoever owns it now i would suggest updating some lighting. We had issues with turning lights on. Dont know if it was the outlets themselves or the fixtures. The bathroom ceiling could use some cleaning. Overall we had a great time. We would totally rebook and tell our family and friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Yorktown, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and serene atmosphere. Would definitely go there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cate and Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage by the tidal waters in Hancock

The best thing about our stay at Mariners reach was that it has a really nice large fenced in yard which our dog loved. The house itself was comfortable, although the property and house needs some love and repairs.-looks like it was well taken care of in the past with a beautiful garden. Most of what we needed was there, although we did not find any lobster crackers, no extra bags for the kitchen trashcan; only one extra roll of toilet paper in each of the bathrooms. we actually purchased some lobster crackers and pic forks, and also 4 placemats for the kitchen table from the dollar store - wasn’t very expensive, but they are nice touches to have. Washer and dryer worked well and were good to have there. Living room is comfortable - sunroom and deck were very nice to sit out on. There are window air conditioners for those hot days. The self-contained apartment above the garage was very nice.One caution: there is kind of a path down to the Mount Desert narrows tidal waters which at low tide was cool for our young adult children to explore, however, it’s very dangerous and steep- leaf-covered and kind of rocky. I would not advise it for older people or young children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John and Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location

We enjoyed our time in Acadia. The dogs loved the fenced in yard. The house was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is truly a gem. My fiancée and I traveled with our 3 dogs who absolutely loved the fenced-in yard. The fencing is very secure, so we didn’t have to worry about our dogs escaping. The house was spotless. The sunroom was our favorite area of the house. Our stay was peaceful and picturesque. We watched a few sunsets by the water, which is just a short walk down the trail from the front yard. We loved it so much that we are already planning a return trip for next year. Our only constructive critiques include the need for a woodshed (there was chopped wood available for the fire pit, but it was all wet and wouldn’t burn - there were a ton of roadside firewood stands nearby though, so we were still able to get some wood & enjoy the fire pit), we wished the main bedroom had a queen bed (the queen bed is in the apartment area above the garage and not in the main house), and the mattresses weren’t too comfortable. None of these things would deter us from returning and are only being mentioned here as part of an honest review.
Sunset by the water
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

Nice welcoming home with well-stocked kitchen! Great fenced-in yard with a water view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

If you are looking for a pet friendly property with views this is for you. The house was very clean and the kitchen is very well stocked. Had a little issue with the batteries being dead on the code lock but the management company was very responsive and told us how to get in!!! I would definitely rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana d.

Liked: Cleanliness

quiet, relaxing stay

We had a quiet and relaxing stay. Met all the needs and expectations I had. Thank you. Very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location!

Good access to popular areas. Clean upon entry.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very large house/property, everything you could need

Overall, the property was very large, and there was plenty of room for many people. The views in the back were lovely! The house was very clean on the inside, and I have to say it had the most well stocked kitchen of any home I have rented. Also, they gave more than enough towels, which is always appreciated. The few downsides I could mention would be that the garage side of the house needed a power washing, given it was the first impression when pulling in. Also, the garden/yard seemed overgrown, and those were the first things we saw. But, those were just minor things, and overall, the house was very nice and we got comfortable quickly!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean inside but needs work outside

We enjoyed our time at this property. Pretty good location to get to Schoodic Peninsula and Acadia. Though, getting to Acadia is a little far if that is your emphasis for your trip. The inside of the main house was very clean. Seating could be greatly improved. The furniture in the sunroom was almost unusable they were so uncomfortable. The kitchen needs some work. There are two lazy-susans, one of which almost fell on the floor when I tried to open it looking for a pot. Outside needs a lot or attention. It looks run-down and overgrown. You have to wind your way around bushes and plants to get to the front door. With Maine's tick problem, we were very careful to not touch any of the plants. The "garden" looks like it has not been touched in years. There are 4-5 falling-down wooden structures on the property. Just not appealing. Getting to the water is a problem. It is down a very steep hill over tree roots and decaying wooden stairs. The bench at the water front is overgrown with weeds and totally not usable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Solid rental that fit our family

Although the location is a 35 minute drive from both sides of Acadia, it fit our needs and price range as a family of 6 with a dog. The home was well equipped and the rental agency was very thorough with communication. The back lawn access to the Narrows was lovely. Plenty of outdoor chairs. Kitchen materials were sufficient. The bathroom had a difficult time drying out after a few showers, even though there is a vent fan. The water was plenty hot. We did need to burn a candle often due to slight animal smells when returning to the house daily. Overall, it was what we expected from reading previous reviews.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for sunsets and kayaking.

This was the perfect spot. Short walk to the water. The gardens are beautiful. It rained most of the time we were there but we made the best of it. I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth (Liz) M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retirement Retreat

This was a wonderful property to relax in after retiring. We have been visiting ME for over 20 years but always on MDI. Sullivan was a great location; things to do close by but not too far to drive to Bar Harbor. Our plan is to retire and this home was a great way to glimpse what that might look like for us!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Larry R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks for a nice place to call home base

This is a very nice location and met all our needs. Being pet friendly, this rental had some odors until we aired out the building. Expected nature and insects. Very nice second suite for privacy. Thoughtful with lawn chairs and toiletries.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leeann P., Warwick, RI

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded Expectations

Great views of the river. My 81 yr old father sat on the deck and enjoyed his coffee every morning. House was clean and had what we needed for our stay. Would def stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwennan D., Gangelt, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location

The kids went straight to the water and before we even checked out the house, plans were being made for our next vacation here and renting this property. Waterfront property, fire pit, beautiful garden, completely fenced in yard for the pups, separate sleeping quarters above the garage for those who want to retreat from the kiddos, we had absolutely nothing but great things to say about this property. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends weekend

Lovely place great for groups; the private apartment above the garage was quite the added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023