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Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard

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A corner room with a wooden chair, a small table, and large windows with a view of a body of water. - Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard (Mount Desert)
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view through glass doors. - Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard (Mount Desert)
A small house with a porch, a stone wall, and a lake in the background. - Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard (Mount Desert)
A room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, a coffee table, a rocking chair, and a small table. - Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard (Mount Desert)
A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and large windows. - Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard (Mount Desert)
Take advantage of golfing on-site, a water park and a garden at Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom112 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard

  • Affectionately known as Dory Haven, this newly renovated cove-front cottage features tasteful New England decor, high ceilings, a screened porch, and a sunroom boasting an abundance of windows and waterfront views. In a prime locale, you'll have close access to the area's natural wonders. Traverse the coastal woodlands of Acadia National Park, or hike local peaks like Champlain Mountain and The Beehive. For explorations nearby, Bartlett's Landing and Long Pond can be reached in no time.

    Relax in the spacious living room, furnished with two sofas, armchairs, and a gas fireplace. Pick your favorite film from the vast array of DVDs and have a movie night on the 31-inch TV. An adjacent sunroom boasts a sofa and rocking chair, as well as a dining table. Whip up tasty vacation meals in the open kitchen, outfitted with new appliances, granite countertops, and all the kitchenware needed. Enjoy morning coffee at the two-person breakfast nook. Gather in the sunroom at the unique live-edge wooden dining table for six and take in beautiful views of the waterfront backyard.

    The whole family will enjoy the expansive grassy backyard. Roast s'mores over the fire pit or go for a swim in the refreshing waters. Please note that the waterfront is tidal, meaning at certain times of the day, there is no water. However, during high tide, the water is perfect for swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife, including seals, otters, and Maine seabirds. End your day with drinks on the deck, with seating for two. Sizzle dinner on the grill, then head to the lower-level screened porch to enjoy an alfresco dinner at the picnic table. This area also offers a two-person table, ideal for a quiet moment at the end of an activity-filled day.

    For nearby excursions, launch a kayak from Bartlett's Landing, which also serves as a wonderful spot to catch a sunset. Or head to Long Pond, a nearly 4-mile long, glacial lake. Drive 15 minutes to Acadia National Park. Spend your time exploring the woodlands, breathing in the salty air on the rocky shores, and watching for local wildlife. Explore the coastal town of Bar Harbor, just a 25-minute drive from your home. Indulge in local cuisine, shop the boutiques, or charter a boat to explore the deep blue sea.

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Property amenities

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,209 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children allowed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit
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.

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Pretty Marsh, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing. Visit our Mount Desert travel guide
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with reflections of trees and a mountain in the background.
    Acadia National Park
    6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • A stone structure surrounded by trees.
    Long Pond
    7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Seal Cove Pond
    8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Acadia Repertory Theater
    10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Atlantic Brewing Company
    10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Shell
    10 min drive
  • Abel's Lobster
    13 min drive
  • Currents Seafood And Spirits
    14 min drive
  • Island Take Out
    12 min drive
  • Milagro's
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard located?

Located in Pretty Marsh, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Acadia National Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Long Pond. Seal Cove Pond and Atlantic Brewing Company are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Dory Haven: Cove-front Home with sunroom, screened porch & waterfront yard Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a lovely visit at the property. This family has taken the theme for Dory Haven to a really nice standard. It was a great location for our trip to the National Park and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Wonderful home

Great home, wonderful location, very peaceful and quiet! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth v.

Wonderful place

We had a great stay here. We loved the fact that we could watch the time come in and out and do it from the comfort of the porch. The house had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerriel D.

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

Relax!

Beautiful scenic and comfortable, had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joanne N.

Wonderful unplugged getaway

Cozy and quiet well appointed cottage for our trip to Acadia. Loved being right on the cove, beautiful views. Enjoyed evenings around the fire.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Beautiful property; great location

Larger than it looks in the pics! Stunning setting and great location; only about 20-25 minutes from Acadia, Bar Harbor and Bass Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Perfect place for getting away and back to nature. Great 4-season porch overlooking the cove. Quiet, comfortable, cozy. Bed and stove could be updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Great retreat

Well appointed and beautiful setting. Very peaceful on the cove. Coffee on the porch watching daylight arrive, and sunset at night was stunning. Will book again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Dory Haven - AMAZING

The tranquility, beautiful setting, endless views, in-house extremely well-stocked, cozy but spacious, phenomenal sunporch…..overall very comfortable & felt like home! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany T.

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

Wonderful!

We were traveling with our teenager and one yr old. The water access gave plenty to do while home and Acadia/ Bar Harbor are close enough we went there several times. A wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

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

Peaceful Oasis

Enjoyed staying on the “quiet side” of MDI. Loved the sun porch and yard overlooking the pond. A very comfortable place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynleigh P.

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

Winter Wonderland

Been to Maine in the summer with family the past 12 years. Always wondered what it would be like in the winter. Now I know… just as beautiful as the summer with way less people lol!Dory Haven was perfect location and accommodations lovely for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Exceeded Expectations

This was a first visit to Acadia. The location was ideal for everything we had planned. The Visitor center was within an easy drive where we could park and explore the park. With Dory Haven as our base, it provided not only a beautiful place to rest, but was comfortable and above what we expected. The bedrooms were spacious as was the downstairs living area. The porch doubled the space of the house and easily became a favorite for meals. I’m ready to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katrin A.

Wonderful peaceful views from inside and outside

The pictures do not do this home justice! The sunroom is spacious and you will have gorgeous views onto the water. The living room is big enough for our family of 4 to be together but not on top of each other. The DVD collection made for fun filled family evenings We loved the coziness of the furniture and decorations. The screened in porch on the bottom was a wonderful addition to discover. The bedrooms are light and since there are no blinds on the skylights, you will wake up early enough to do all your hiking:).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cortney H.

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

Everything great except for communication

We absolutely loved this property. It was so tranquil and the view of the cove was beautiful at all hours. The issues that we encountered were with communication. The listing when we booked over a year prior to our trip said that the property was pet friendly, which has since changed. Thankfully, we were still allowed to bring our pup, but it took significant effort and time to get clarification which was quite stressful. Also during our stay there was an issue with a lock on an exterior door and they sent someone to repair the issue without communicating this - it was really upsetting to return with someone inside the rental without being notified prior.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd S.

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

Enjoyed, but had a few surprises

The house was beautifully situated on the water, but we couldn’t access it easily. There was no dock or stairs. The house had AC but only in the upstairs bedrooms (in all honesty the listing might have said this), but I wasn’t expecting the downstairs to be so hot. The one fan we had only worked on low, so really wasn’t much help. The evenings cooled off nicely and with the porch windows open the temp was better downstairs. I really loved the screened room, it got a delightful breeze and was perfect for reading overlooking the water. We contacted the property manager about the slow internet and fan, they were responsive but it didn’t fix the challenge (They said they’d drop off another fan but didn’t). Be advised that cell service is poor on the whole island and internet in the house doesn’t work well enough to even use.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

David M.

Charming house, but not for us

There is a lot to love about Dory Haven. The location on the water afforded great views in a serene atmosphere. We loved the enclosed porch and pretty much stayed in that room exclusively when in the house. The kitchen was modern and well equipped, as was the bathroom. However, the Wi-Fi was absolutely inadequate and seemed like false advertising. The house is in a dead spot for 5G/LTE, so Wi-Fi is essential. However, we could not get it to work at all during our weeklong stay because the speeds from Hughesnet were too slow. The lack of WiFi made it difficult to plan activities because we were unfamiliar with the area. My son, who had work to do every morning, had to drive 20 minutes to a coffee shop with Wi-Fi every day. This raises another issue with the location. We loved being away from the crowds of Bar Harbor; however, the location really is remote. By the end of our week-long stay, we were tired of driving 25 to 30 minutes to enjoy shopping or dining out. Finally, during this time of year (early July) the sun starts to rise at 4:15 AM. Because there were no shades on the skylights and the curtains were thin and white (and stained) in the bedrooms, we rose with the sun at an ungodly hour. Dory Haven is a charming house with some great features, but we won't be back. It could be perfect for someone who wants to and is able to disconnect during their stay. That wasn't us, unfortunately.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All amenities great, plenty of heat during our 8 degree stay !! & extremely clean & comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa J.

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

Cute house in a beautiful location

We loved our stay. The house was clean and cute. It was perfect for three people for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

Nice, quiet home.

We really enjoyed our time at this house. It was the quiet getaway we were looking for. The kids loved playing outside, and we used the firepit every night. Would recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron N.

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

Great property

Great location beautiful house
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey F.

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

Great house

Had a great stay at the house - well equipped and gorgeous location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Secluded location

Great spot away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Abbey D.

Beautiful Place

We had a great stay at the house. It was a fantastic place to sit outside and watch nature. We would highly recommend staying here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dory Haven

Lovely place, great house.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024