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Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Property grounds
TV
Perched on the shores of Downeast Maine, Harbor Myst offers a tranquil retreat with four cozy bedrooms and a well-equipped kitchen for easy meal preparation. Unwind on the deck as you watch the sunrise, spend afternoons by the water, or take a stroll down to the rocky beach.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

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

Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit

Harbor Myst

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Wake up each morning to the sights and sounds of the bay at this lovely, two-story home on the shores of Downeast Maine! Secluded and quiet, this four-bedroom waterfront vacation rental is the perfect place to watch the sunrise out on the deck, spend afternoons on the water, and welcome evenings with your loved ones as the stars come out overhead. Enjoy a well-equipped, full kitchen for easy meal preparation, dine overlooking the bay, and take a stroll down to the rocky beach. This home offers four cozy bedrooms for sleeping options, including one on the lower level and three more on the top floor.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming is available using your own accounts.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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: 2,550 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4. Weight limit: 30 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

67679

About the area

Map
Gouldsboro, ME

What's nearby

  • Bartlett Maine Estate Winery - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Schoodic Peninsula - 18 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Rogers Point Beach - 28 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pickled Wrinkle - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bunkers Seafood And Spirits - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chase's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lunch on the Wharf - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Downeast Mexican Takeout - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit located?

This Gouldsboro holiday home is on the beach, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Bartlett Maine Estate Winery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North and Chapter Two Art Gallery. Grindstone Neck Golf Course and Mrs JC's WildLife Ecology Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was wonderful and the house was a perfect setup for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi V.

Spacious and charming

We loved this vacation home!

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a perfect size for the 5 of us traveling together. With 2 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms. And the view was absolutely beautiful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eva Marie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful relaxing vacation at this Maine Cabin. Tucked away in dense woods and a tidal ocean view, located a short drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor this home offered us everything we could ask for in a Maine getaway. A few improvements on this cabin and we would give 5 stars. We plan to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Rachel F.

Hidden Gem

Celebrated my husband’s 60th birthday - 6 of us. Home is very spacious and allowed everyone/couple to have their own bedroom. Plus having a main floor bedroom was ideal for my husband who has a hard time with steps. The home is secluded-with rustic charm inside. Beautiful outdoor setting but a little hard to get near water as there is a drop off and steps/rocks unstable. Overall a very enjoyable experience with playing UNO and s’mores by the fire. Would definitely book this home again.
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10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

Beautiful area

Great place to stay. Quiet area. We enjoyed the back yard fire pit on a beautiful starry night. Would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Nick Z.

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

Hidden Gem

We found this hidden gem by chance when looking for a quiet oceanfront place to stay with our family and dog. Home was as advertised and we immediatwly wished we booked a third night. Clean, quiet and right at the waters edge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

Gorgeous

The house was wonderful and the view was spectacular!! Couldn't ask for a better "backyard". It was great!
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10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Off the beaten path

The location was perfect, so calm and peaceful. Very comfy beds, well-appointed kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Blair M.

Lovely house

The screened in porch, fire pit and having the bay as your yard!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

beautiful part of the world

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

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

Amazing home

House was great. Amazing views! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Kimberlee B.

Great Location with a beautiful view

We were close to aĺl we wanted to do in the Schoodic Peninsula area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

margot w.

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

beautiful property

The house is gorgeous. Sunrise views over the bay. Kayaking and paddle boarding from an easy launch site right at the house. Quick access to Schoodic point and 1 hour to Mount Dessert Island. 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Harbor Myst

The location was private and perfect for our needs. We enjoyed the fire pit. The house was very spacious and clean. The view was amazing and the deck was a great place to have our morning coffee. Vacasa communicated with us regularly to make sure everything was ok. We are already planning our return trip when we can spend a whole week!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Beautiful getaway

Had a fantastic time here in this beautiful home in Maine! Everything was very clean and couldn’t be more happy with everything. Just like the pictures and the view in the back is breathtaking.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

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

Family vacation

Plenty of room for our family. Nice location on the water. Very clean. The only thing was that the water pressure was very low; owner was able to get plumber to fix it which was great. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

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

Beautiful Location

We rented this beautiful home for a girls trip. The property was very clean and spacious and we loved the screened porch dining area. The kitchen was well equipped with washer/dryer looked brand new. Coffee on the deck in the morning was lovely. It's very quiet and peaceful. We would rent again if we return to Maine. Property management was quick to respond if needed. So much better than a hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Faye K.

Secluded Home on the Bay

Beautiful home with lots of space. Reasonably priced. Sit on the deck, walk on the beach, play games with your family, enjoy the firepit . . . Schoodic Peninsula is a short drive and it's not far to the rest of Acadia Park. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not really 4 bedrooms

First and most importantly, this is not truly a 4 bedroom house. The two twin beds are in a hallway type room leading into what is supposed to be the master. The ramifications here are that you have to walk through this "bedroom" to get to the bathroom. The property is also very dated and in very poor condition generally. There are outlet covers missing, the dishwasher is falling out, and the deck is falling apart. The walkway to the "beach" is overgrown and the stairs down are falling apart to the point of being dangerous. Bottom line is I've stayed in many rental houses and at this price point, this one does not even come close to measuring up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Watch for seals frolicking from the deck

House was big and clean. Gorgeous property with million dollar views. Appreciated the attention to detail to make our stay so comfortable. While the drive was an hour to Bar Harbor, there were plenty of local hiking trails and beautiful scenery in Gouldsboro and nearby Schoodic Peninsula. Tracey’s Seafood drive up restaurant was a surprise treat for a delicious lobster roll.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W.

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

Vacationland

This is coastal Maine at its finest with the most spectacular view. Harbor Myst is what Vacationland is all about. The homeowners made sure we were comfortable with all necessities. It's a great location, secluded from the business or Bar Harbor which is about an hour away. Great local restaurants. We found the local seafood, off the beaten path were excellent. Great place for kids. We will be coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Catherine S.

Great views - house needs some updates

The location of this house is lovely. The views are great. The interior of the house was clean and spacious. The two big drawbacks were extremely low water pressure in the kitchen sink and showers plus an overflowing, smelly dumpster placed right next to the house. The stairs leading down to the water have no railing and could use a couple more steps, instead of the rocks that are placed beneath the existing stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

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

Great but...

Location, cleanliness, amenities were all a 10, but the downstairs bed was hard as a rock, and the others were so so. Comfortable beds are a must, Invest in some better bedding and this place would be a perfect 10. I would also suggest a queen sized bed for the downstairs bedroom. Otherwise we had a great vacation visiting Acadia and the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon p.

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

This place is a home run

We could not have been happier at this house. We stayed here for 3 nights and loved it. It’s quiet, surrounded by woods and on the water. There is a house 100 yards away that you can see, other than that it’s just you and nature. We used the firepit one night and kitchen two nights. We didn’t mind the drive 45 mins into bar harbor each day. Easy and nice drive. Only thing I would change is the beds are a little hard, but that’s personal preference. Don’t be afraid to book this one!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023