Is Unique Nature Inspired Home in Woods next to Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unique Nature Inspired Home in Woods next to Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Unique Nature Inspired Home in Woods next to Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Where is Unique Nature Inspired Home in Woods next to Lake located?

This family-friendly Mount Desert holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Long Pond and Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

Joy Antonelle

25 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This is a beautiful home nestled within forest land but offering every amenity for a comfortable stay. One bedroom and bath on the first floor, and three more on the upper floor, including one with two twin beds, so can easily accommodate 3 couples and two kids. It is also just a quick drive to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, so perfect in that regard as well. To top it all off, Jen (owner) and Kristen (manager) are attentive hosts and extremely accommodating. Absolutely loved our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

25 Jul 2025

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

Family Adventure

This secluded property was a perfect base camp for our week of exploration on Mount Desert Island. The screened porch for morning coffee and evening dinner was the best.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanna W.

25 Aug 2025

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

Idyllic Acadia forest retreat a short walk from long lake and kayak rentals. Relaxing home with screen room and large yard with hammock and outdoor seating areas. Quiet setting - but close to Acadia park and Bar Habor night life. We enjoyed our stay! Hope to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

11 Aug 2025

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

Great House for Visiting Acadia

The house was perfect for our group (two families) while visiting Acadia. The area was quiet and conveniently located (a short drive to the park and Bar Harbor). The house itself is clean, spacious, organized, serene (nature themes of wood, stone, plants), and had all the kitchen supplies we needed for light cooking. Would definitely stay here again while visiting the area!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

10 Aug 2025

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

Great place! Easy check in. Trash was simple to take care of. TV and WiFi were wonderful. Enjoyed the porch!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody F.

21 Jul 2025

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

Exactly as listed. Secluded spot close to a great swimming spot and 20-minutes from Bar Harbor. Family of six (mom, dad, 4 children).

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

11 Jun 2019

Wonderful

Wonderful house with everything you need! Very cozy and great kitchen!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Erin M., Chambersburg

2 Jul 2016

Fantastic experience and wonderful home

The property is beautiful and well maintained. It was the perfect spot for the family to come back to after a long day of sightseeing. This home had everything we could have asked for. Very comfortable and welcoming!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

7 Sept 2018

Great house for families

owners on property in case anything needed. No phone or cell service (only local calls). Awesome pond a quarter mile away.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

29 Sept 2014

GREAT VACATION SPOT

If you're having trouble deciding where to stay on Mount Desert Island, Fern Way is the perfect choice. You can walk to the swimming beach and boat rentals on Long Pond, and are really at the crossroads of the island -- you can easily reach Bar Harbor, the Park Loop Road, and the "quiet side" attractions. The house is very comfortable and well-equipped, and our family of six had plenty of room to spread out. It's even prettier than in the pictures, and we enjoyed eating in as much as eating out. Jen and Adam are excellent hosts and will answer all your questions.

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10/10 Excellent

jordan p.

8 Aug 2018

Wonderful spot in the Quiet Side

My family of four loved our stay at Fernway. Jen, our host, was so kind to be sure we knew everything we needed to know for our extended visit on MDI. The kitchen was very well stocked and even had bonuses like travel coffee mugs and kids’ plasticware. Our young children loved playing in the yard for countless hours and we all enjoyed the screened porch immensely. The futon on the porch was a dreamy spot for reading and naps! We loved the location - away from the chaos of Bar Harbor but close to Acadia and close enough to make a trip into Bar Harbor when we wanted. The memories we made at this house will be cherished for years to come!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roger C., Annapolis, MD

1 Aug 2018

Wonderfully maintained, best stocked kitchen and facilities of any rental we have ever done

Fern Way is a great place to stay, peaceful, and quiet. You are surrounded by woods and nature. The kitchen has lots of dishes, great appliances, and plenty of spices for cooking. They have lots of anything one would need, towels soap, shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels, etc etc etc. You can sit on the screened deck and hear the loons at night. Wonderful. Jen is great too. She came by to welcome us and always answered promptly to questions. I can't say enough about the place. This is the second time we have stayed there, and we will certainly stay there again the next time that go to MDI!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B., Lakeland

9 Sept 2019

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

A magical time in the woods

We stayed at this property for four days as part of a large group here for a destination wedding. The house was everything we expected and then some. We had eight adults that were very comfortably housed and the living area was wonderful for family enjoyment. The house was spotless upon arrival and everything works! We found that the setting was excellent even for small children. It is convenient to all parts of the island. There was plenty of parking. Our host was readily available. We didn’t actually need them for anything because they were so well prepared. If you need a location that can house eight adults on Mount Desert Island you couldn’t find a nicer home.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Sept 2019

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

Fern Way

Jen and Adam's home at Fern Way is a wonderful vacation spot! We enjoyed our stay immensely and hope to return again sometime soon! Thanks for everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jaydeep P.

23 Aug 2019

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

Stocked up and well organized "home"

Great "home" with all essentials including well equipped kitchen, extra linens and bathroom accessories (tissue rolls, shampoos and soaps). Great location with beautiful front porch sitting area and netted outdoor patio. The owner, Jen, is very friendly, easy to reach and responsive. Enjoyed our vacation and we all had a great time at this "home".

10/10 Excellent

Scott Dyer O.

27 Feb 2019

Perfect :)

We loved Fern Way as our base to explore MDI. We've rented many homes in many places and this one was stuffed with every imaginable household item you might ever need. We didn't bake any bread in the bread machine but we also didn't want for a good pot or pan or quality knife, that's for sure! One of the drawbacks of some rentals is the lack of 'stuff' that you really need from day-to-day. Not Fern Way! The home was spotless and we got off to a perfect start w the hand-written note from the Owner and a jar of blueberry jam awaiting our arrival. The location was great - just 15 minutes or so to Bar Harbor and similar to Southwest Harbor and also the primary access to the park loop. The house was very private, which allowed us to just do us and get away from the busier areas of the island. Though we didn't see any moose in Maine we enjoyed the porcupine we nicknamed "Spike" as he/she enjoyed nibbling something tasty for hours in the front yard. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

23 Sept 2018

Perfect place for a weekend getaway!

The Fern Way house is a beautiful home! My family and I had a wonderful stay while exploring Maine. I was a little disappointed the house isn't right on the lake! The pictures were a little deceiving, but the drive is only 10 minutes away. Jen was a great hostess. She was very accommodating and responsive to any questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

20 Jun 2018

We had a wonderful time!

The home was beautiful, clean and well stocked!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

SHEKHAR S.

31 May 2018

Amazing time with family!

We had a family reunion of sorts at this house during the Memorial Day long weekend. This beautiful house was quiet and had all the amenities you’d need. The hosts’ attention to detail is impeccable - we used their bug spray to rid ourselves off of bugs for hikes. If you’re looking for a family home with great access to Acadia this is your house! Thank you Jen and Adam for a wonderful weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Udi N.

3 Nov 2017

Great house

Our family of 6 stayed in the house for 6 nights in October 2017. The house is well designed, comfortable and was big enough for the family. There are big rooms, nice kitchen with everything in it, beautiful dining room and living room for everybody to sit together. There is a great porch and garden outside surrounding by the woods. Jenn responded quickly to our questions and requests from the first email and she and her family Welcomed us kindly when we arrived. The location is great if you want to visit Acadia national park and its area. We had a perfect stay and we highly recommend this house.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Saurin M.

31 Oct 2017

Excellent

The property is very well maintained and quite comfortable for 2 families. We had a great time in August 2016 when we stayed for 4 nights with a family friend. The owner has taken care of minute details and kitchen is fully furnished. Overall a great place to stay. Will come back here definately.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

29 Oct 2017

Home Away From Home

Fern Way was a perfect home for our family of 8. The property is surrounded by lush, green forest; quite a change from the Arizona desert! The kitchen is fully-equipped for meal prep. The screened porch area and large dining room table provided opportunities for great family meals and conversation. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds are very comfortable. I especially appreciated the use of the washer and dryer, saving us $400 in checked bags fees! The front patio provided the perfect setting to enjoy our early morning coffee. The space around the home is peaceful and quiet. Jen provides a box with pamphlets and maps of the highlights in the area so you don't miss anything! Acadia National Park is close by and a must-see. Thank you, Jen and Adam, for a most accommodating home away from home.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

24 Oct 2017

Five Stars

Beautiful and unique home just a hop, skip and a jump from Long Pond. Jennifer answered all our questions, providing useful suggestions and making planning our 3-generation family trip a breeze! Excellent value and wonderful memories!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

maria s.

20 Oct 2017

Family reunion

We stayed at this wonderful home for a family get together in August. It was perfect for our group. The house has a great common area and large table for family dinners. We used the gas grill several times. The house is in quiet, park-like setting, yet only a short drive to many activities. The owner was very responsive and made us feel welcome. We would definitely consider renting this home again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim J., Amherst, MA

17 Oct 2017

Absolutely Fantastic - Will come back again

Jen and Adam’s home, Fernway, is the perfect place to unwind and relax after a busy day of hiking on the island. We stayed here recently with another couple from Western Mass and this place is absolutely fantastic! We love the outside and inside charm of this beautiful home that feels “country” but also modern and unique. I wish we could transport this house back home with us. The peace and quiet in the evening and night is incredible. In addition, if you ever need local advice from Jen, she has all the best answers! Need a small hike, not overly populated; she knows a few places to send you. Need a restaurant that suits your palate, she has great suggestions. Jen knows the island like the back of her hand. Jen and Adam have thought of all your needs. Everything in the home is perfectly addressed. If not, she is only a phone call away. We are repeat customers and will be back again soon. Thank you again Jen for another wonderful experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

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