We stayed at Bayside Manor for our first post-COVID family reunion, bringing together 3 generations for a week of exploring Mount Desert Island, hiking in Acadia, and enjoying the absolutely stunning views. The house was ample for our group of 4 families (including an infant and 2 children), with room for us all to eat together or separately, multiple sitting areas, an expansive lawn and tree swing for the kids, and a fabulous kitchen for cooking meals for a group. There's a large main floor bedroom (as well as a 1/2 bath on the main floor), and 3 bedrooms + 2 full bathrooms upstairs; there's also a laundry room upstairs. The master bedroom & bath are HUGE - our family of 4 could have easily shared it rather than putting the kids in their own room. The house had everything we needed for our stay, and the furnishings were the ideal mix of elegant and comfortable (think upscale modern farmhouse).
The grounds and location are amazing. We went paddle boarding behind the house - and would have kayaked if the weather had cooperated! - and found the distance from Acadia NP just perfect. It's a short 20-25 minute drive to Bar Harbor and the park, and going from the crowds of Acadia to the serene solitude of the house was a delight. We've stayed at many VRBOs, and this was by far the most beautiful location we visited. The owner (Patrick & Robin) and caretaker (Herb) were accessible, helpful, and made every aspect of the trip easy. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
