Sandy Dream: Gateway to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor
Escape to Bar Harbor and unwind at this modern home situated right at the gateway to Acadia National Park. Whether you are gathering for a family feast or recharging after a day exploring the historic downtown, local lighthouses, or Acadia’s 47,000 acres of breathtaking wilderness, this sun-drenched home offers the perfect welcoming retreat for everyone.
Luxurious & Spacious Accommodations
The home features four generously sized bedrooms, each boasting a premium king-size bed and new room darkening shades. Two bedrooms include private ensuite bathrooms, complemented by an additional full bath and two convenient half-baths—ensuring everyone has plenty of space and privacy to unpack and relax.
An Unmatched Indoor Experience: The heart of the home is an open-concept great room with soaring high ceilings and massive windows that frame the surrounding nature. It’s an ideal spot for birdwatching or catching a glimpse of wandering deer and wild turkeys. This spectacular space features:
A fully equipped chef’s kitchen ready for any culinary creation. Ample seating with room for 11 in the dining table and 7 in the main living area. An entertainment loft and game room for fun evenings in. A private dedicated office for those who need to stay connected. Two free laundry stations thoughtfully placed with one on each floor. Each bedroom as well as the loft have televisions for quiet relaxation
Your Private Outdoor Oasis: Tucked away in a secluded mature pine trees, the property offers ultimate privacy and premium outdoor amenities:
Two expansive patios perfect for morning coffee, evening cocktails, or unforgettable stargazing beneath light-pollution-free skies. A beautifully manicured lawn featuring a propane grill for summer BBQs. Built-in entertainment with a private horseshoe pit and basketball hoop. Ample parking with free on-site space for up to 4 vehicles.
We can't wait to host you and help you make unforgettable coastal Maine memories!
Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Bar Harbor, plus précisément en zone rurale, près de la plage. Si l'emblématique Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co constitue une attraction populaire, vous apprécierez la beauté naturelle des lieux qui s'offre à vos yeux au détour des emblématiques Parc national d'Acadia et Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. En voyage avec toute la tribu ? Envisagez de passer par les fantastiques Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf et College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Consultez notre guide de voyage sur Bar Harbor
Aéroport de Hancock County - Bar Harbor (BHB) - 9 min en voiture
Restaurants
Shell
7 min en voiture
Bar Harbor Lobster Pound
7 min en voiture
Island Take Out
4 min en voiture
2 Cats
15 min en voiture
The Original Travelin' Lobster
4 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?
Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.
À combien s’élèvent les frais de parking ?
Un parking est disponible sur place.
Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Sandy Dream: Gateway to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor ?
Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.
Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Sandy Dream: Gateway to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor ?
Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.
Où se situe l'hébergement ?
Cette maison de vacances à l'atmosphère familiale à Bar Harbor se trouve face à la mer, à 5 km de sites comme Atlantic Brewing Company et Parc national d'Acadia. Garland Farm est à 3,3 km de distance.
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Avis sur l’hébergement Sandy Dream: Gateway to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor
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Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 8 avis sur 14.
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Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 1 avis sur 14.
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Avis
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Shaleigh A.
27 juin 2026
Absolutely beautiful home for a perfect Maine experience
“Sandy Dream” is a beautiful, very clean and modern home with everything you need! The pictures don't do this home justice. There are 4 king rooms, three master baths, and 2 half baths making it ideal for groups of people. We were surprised to find that there are two laundry rooms for guest use as well. The home is located about 10 min from the heart of Bar Harbor and right by Acadia Park entrance and a quick walk to the end of the lane puts you on the free Island Explorer bus if you'd rather not drive in town. The property is quiet and secluded amongst the pines with two outdoor seating areas, a horseshoe pit and basketball net. I would recommend this property to anyone wanting to experience what beautiful Maine has to offer!
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Stacy N.
8 sept. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Amazing trip and amazing property! All rooms our group utilized had king beds and all were comfortable! The location is perfect. You’re close to Bar Harbor and you’re close to other things, but yet you also get the benefits of being secluded in the woods in Maine! We would stay at this property again for sure!
Séjour de 5 nuits en août 2025
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 Bien
Chris K.
1 sept. 2024
Nice house
Very spacious and great layout.
Séjour de 5 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
John B.
2 sept. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Good
Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
wendy j.
13 juil. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Girls weekend
Loved all the king size bedsConveniently located to bus route2 sets of washers and dryersEasy access to Acadia with car or busCould use some blinds on bedrooms as sunrise is very early
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Jon K.
15 août 2023
Les points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Sandy Dream
Very nice
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Katie S.
21 juil. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Location and space were great. Even though other reviews mentioned no blinds/window coverings, it was more uncomfortable and weirder than we had anticipated. The upstairs did get pretty warm with no AC. We would stay here again because of fantastic location.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Deb h.
22 juin 2022
Just what we needed
This house had plenty of room for gathering together and enough space if you wanted some time to yourself. Beautiful setting.
House was clean, spacious. Having 4 king size beds and 3 full bathrooms was a major plus! Kitchen had everything we needed.
Like other reviews, window treatments at least on bathrooms and main floor bedroom would be a great addition, as well as some instructions for TV, audio and fireplace.
Overall a wonderful place and hoping to come back next year!
Séjour de 5 nuits en juin 2022
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Lisa R.
27 déc. 2022
Nice spot
We appreciated its location away from the bustle of Bar Harbor but close to most everything MDI has to offer. Would appreciate window treatments and more seating in the living room. Couldn't figure out how to use DirectTV for anything live, and the TV is mounted so there's no place to plug in a Roku. Surprising that this beautiful place doesn't have air conditioning. Might stay again but not during the heat of summer.
Séjour de 10 nuits en juillet 2022
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Craig B.
14 juin 2021
Great Location - Lots of Space
We really enjoyed our stay at Sandy Dream. It was easy to find, had plenty of bedrooms & baths, a large well kept yard as well as privacy. After getting used to the somewhat crazy stairs we settled in well. We arrived in what we guess was a Maine heatwave. By adding some fans from Home Depot we were able to sleep comfortably. Positives: Location; The WiFi worked well; The kitchen was well equipped (we used it); The house was very clean. Negatives: Lack of seating in the main living area; No cushions for the outside furniture (We would have used the outside if there was adequate seating to match the size of the home); and NO window coverings made for much too early mornings. If you come here bring eye shades.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Dan K.
6 oct. 2021
Huge house in the woods
This house is very spacious - lots of room to spread out. Big living, dining, and kitchen area. Every bedroom has plenty of windows with a nice view. It seems every room in the house has a TV. The grounds are beautiful with a big lawn all around and horseshoe pit, patio and outdoor seating. the house is surrounded by forest. No neighbors in sight. We did find it a bit odd that there is not one single window treatment. No curtains, shades, or shudders in the entire house, There are also no pictures on the walls. The main living space is a bit echoey. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 Bien
Robin F.
20 sept. 2021
The Good, The Not so Good, The Bad
Lots of great things about this place.
The Good:
It is a fantastic space - great for several couples or a large family. So nice to have 3 full bathrooms for 3 of the bedrooms. And yes, there are 2 sets of washers/dryers. Comfortable LR furniture and beds.
It is located in a private, peaceful setting that easily accesses all areas on MDI.
The kitchen is very well equipped and the outdoor space is quite nice with the patios, horseshoe pit and outdoor grill.
There are many closets/storage spaces (except in one bedroom) and light switches are labeled which was helpful.
The TV has Netflix, Amazon prime, YouTube, etc.
The Not So Good:
No coffee maker 😞, just a Keurig
Used refillable Keurig pod and water still in the Keurig
Slow communication from Vacasa for questions
No curtains - ok downstairs but would be nice for bedrooms and bathrooms.
No house manual/ TV instructions.
The Bad
Fresh 4 inch size wet spot on couch on 3rd floor
Dirty tub with black hair on drain
Overall, the house was very clean (except that tub) and we would recommend this place and enjoy staying here again.
Séjour de 5 nuits en septembre 2021
Avis vérifié
6/10 Satisfaisant
Jason W.
23 août 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, exactitude de l’annonce
Family getaway of 8
Four adults and four children stayed at this property. Location is about 17 minutes from downtown bar harbor. It's about 20-30 minutes to all the main Acadia attractions. Several lobster pounds within vicinity however not that great. Location is quiet. Surrounded by trees. There are horseshoes in backyard and a basket rim on driveway however they did not provide a basketball. The four bedrooms and 3 and 2 half baths were great for the group. High ceilings throughout however no curtains which is crazy and no AC. Very stuffy at night upstairs during august. Had to pump the fans. The no curtains makes you feel like you can be watched and it makes you get up early. Kinda weird. Open floor plan on first floor was great. Kitchen has plenty of appliance however oddly there was no salt. The sofas needed some updating as they smell. Beds were comfy with decent linens. Plenty of towels and extras with two sets of washers and dryers. There is a gas grill in the back but no fire pit.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Rob W.
11 sept. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
5 Stars Overall, but…
Secluded property, surrounded by trees. Kitchen was well-stocked with “all the things”. Clean, very roomy, but seating for only 5 guests in the family room was not enough for our party of 8. Door code did not work so check-in process was not pleasant. Property Mgr promptly had us access a lockbox at rear of property for a single key after a 2nd code did not work. Stressed about that single key getting lost or left inside since we then would have been totally locked out. PM replied that someone local would come by to work on keypad. That never happened and PM did not offer reason why it didn’t. Online listing mentioned 6 TVs - we could only get one small TV in one of the bedrooms to work. This property did not offer an “instruction manual” that might have described how to get the TVs to work and any other information regarding check-out, etc. The TVs not working was not a big deal for our group, just would have been helpful to have instructions like most other properties have, especially when previous reviews have mentioned this! There are still no window coverings, and we bought a 12-cup coffee maker for the 7 coffee drinkers in our group. The property offered a Keurig which would not have been very efficient for our group. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here for its location/proximity to Acadia NP and Bar Harbor, its cleanliness, its roominess, its 4 king beds - just pointing out a few things that others considering this property should be aware of…