Vintage cottage overlooking the quiet village's working harbor.

Bernard house rental - View of the front yard overlooking the working harbor
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
Rates (USD)
Per property (USD)
  • Per week $700 - $1,400
Description House, 2000 sq. ft.

Marty Lyons

Speaks English

Telephone: 207 244-7807
(after 6 p.m. eastern)

Alternate Phone: 207 266-9906
(Maine)

Photos and Description of the Bernard vacation house rental
3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom,1 half bathroom, sleeps six

Located in the small fishing village of Bernard on Mt. Desert Island, Maine. The house overlooks Bass Harbor and the comings and goings of the Swans Island ferry, It is within walking distance of fishing wharfs, antique stores, art galleries, the post office, the library and a bus stop for the Island Explorer, a free transportation system for the entire island. Thurston's Lobster wharf is just down the hill, and it's a short walk to Back Beach, a wonderful coastal shoreline for walking, exploring, and viewing the passing boat traffic. The house is 10 minutes from the Ships Harbor nature walk in Acadia National Park, minutes from Southwest Harbor on the Quiet side of Mt. Desert, and 30 minutes from Bar Harbor. Enjoy biking, hiking, kayaking, and the Down East culture of the quiet coastal village of Bernard.

Potential renters note that improvements to the house has taken place this winter. Photo's will be added by mid spring. To much snow to take pictures.

Bernard house rental - View of the front yard overlooking the working harbor

View of the front yard overlooking the working harbor

Bernard house rental - Kitchen area

Kitchen area

Bernard house rental - View of Bass Harbor from the Captains bedroom

View of Bass Harbor from the Captains bedroom

Bernard house rental - Front screened in porch that looks out to the harbor

Front screened in porch that looks out to the harbor

Bernard house rental - Dining room

Dining room

Bernard house rental - Captain loft overlooking the harbor.

Captain loft overlooking the harbor.

Bernard house rental - Master bedroom near the full bathroom.

Master bedroom near the full bathroom.

Bernard house rental - Quest bedroom near the half bath.

Quest bedroom near the half bath.

Bernard house rental - Living room adjacent to the dining room

Living room adjacent to the dining room

Bernard house rental - front view of the full bathroom with shower.

front view of the full bathroom with shower.

Bernard house rental - Lager family/TV room

Lager family/TV room

Location: Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island < Maine < USA

Nearest Airport : Trenton Airport at 25 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Swan's Island Ferry at 3 Miles
Nearest Beach : Back Beach at 0.5 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Seafood Ketch at 2.5 Miles
Nearest Golf : Causeway Club at 7 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Thurston's Wharf at 0.25 Miles
Car: not necessary

Located in the quite village of Bernard near a working lobster harbor. A unique neighborhood

of year round residence mix in with summer rentals. The library and post office are in walking distance.The well known place for freshly cook lobster, Thurston's lobster wharf is 5 minute walk away from the house.The beach area is a short walk for children through a wooded path way.If you wish to travel to a more populated town you are ten minutes away from Southwest Harbor witjh choice of fine dining. But if you want the hustle and bustle you are thirty minutes from Bar Harbor. Acadia National park is close by for walks, hikes and sight seeing. Fresh lakes for swimming and fishing, Echo and Long Pond are fifteen minutes away.Also for your traveling is the free Island Explore bus, which picks up passenger near the Old Red Antique Store, close to your drive way.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Bernard, Maine

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May 12 2012 Jun 29 2012 $700 - - - - - - 1 Week
Peak Season Jun 30 2012 Sep 1 2012 $1,400 - - - - - - 1 Week
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Sep 2 2012 Nov 30 2012 $700 - - - - - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Bernard, Maine

Property Type:
  • house

Floor Area:
  • 2000 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • beach

Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all

General:
  • Living Area
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • filtered water
  • toilet paper
  • Vacuum System
  • ceiling fans
  • hair dryer
  • soaps basic
  • telephone
  • alarm clock
  • paper towels

Kitchen:
  • refrigerator
  • blender
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • oven
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • dish washer
  • cooking utensils
  • iron & board
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • woodstove

Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower, newly renovated
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet
  • Full bathroom newly upgraded.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double, 1st floor
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Twin/ Single, 2nd floor sleeps two
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Double, 1st floor
  • Bedroom located on the second floor is looking out to Bass Harbor. Narrow stair case to this Captain bedroom with twin beds. On the 1st floor are located two bedrooms with double beds.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD

Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access

Outside:
  • porch/lanai
  • deck wood
  • outdoor grill gas
  • screened porch/lanai
  • parking
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • garage
  • unscreened porch/lanai

Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • long term renters welcome

Onsite Equipment:
  • binoculars

Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • museums
  • churches
  • library
  • recreation center
  • marina
  • playground
  • restaurants
  • live theater

Leisure Activities:
  • antiquing
  • beachcombing
  • outlet shopping
  • bird watching
  • whale watching
  • sight seeing
  • scenic drives
  • walking

Notes: Smokers are asked to smoke outside on the deck.

Further details for this vacation house rental in Bernard, Maine

Golf:

There are three golf courses on the Island.Causeway Club is a nine hole course that is open to the public. Northeast Harbor has a 18 hole course that is open to the public and then there is the well known Kebo Golf course in Bar Harbor that is open to the public.

Other Activities:

Families and visitors can walk to the local docks to see and hear the fishermen head out early in the morning and return with their catch of lobsters.Your family can walk along the rocky coast to explore for lobsters traps or buoys that have been watched up by the sea. If you have a kayak or rent one you have place at the town dock to lunch your kayak(s)and explore the coast line and its harbor and inlets. If you like to swim Echo lake offers fresh, cool spring fed water to swim in with the loons or ducks. Or if you just wish to read and listen to the sounds of the diesel of the lobster boats as they return with their fresh catch of the day you have plenty of privacy in this roomy house near the harbor. Southwest Harbor will enchant you with the friendly people and fine dining. You can seat at SIPS and have a glass of wine or visit the Claremont for a view of Somes Sound and haute cuisine dining.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Bernard, Maine

Vintage cottage overlooking the quiet village's working harbor.
average rating of 5.0 based on 2 reviews
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Vintage cottage overlooking the quiet village's working harbor.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p223792
207-244-7807
Bernard Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island
5

Wonderful quiet Maine getaway

Review Submitted: October 18, 2011 Date of Stay: October 2011
The cottage on Steamboat Wharf was a wonderful place to stay the description of the cottage was right one . Although there was room for six it was just my husband and I but had we had more there would have been plenty of room. It made our stay a "just like home" stay, the house was so clean, the kitchen was amazing and the fact that there was a washer and dryer was a great bonus since we had been traveling for several days before and would be traveling for several days after our stay. We do not always like to "eat out" so making meals was a pleasure here, the cottage was so comfortable that a few nights we just hung out, cooked dinner and watched TV. We were welcomed with a bottle of wine and a suggestion page of things to do or places to see. We were fortunate to meet the owner and visit with him for a short period of time, what a super nice person. We found many things to do and see as we had been in this area before, but the day before we left was a stay at home day, we walked down to the wharf, met and talked to some lobstermen and just hungout for close to three hours watching the boats being unloaded, it was very interesting. We went to Bar Harbor, Acadia Nationl Park two places we love to visit and drove all over just enjoying the scenery. Would I recommend this cottage? ABSOLUTELY!! It was clean, comfortable, spacious, quiet, we loved our stay! Thanks Marty for a wonderful "Home Away From Home"!!
Owner's Response: I am so happy that families when they stay at the Steamboat Wharf House in Bernard feel like they are at home. The community of Bernard is welcoming to visitors. It is a neighborhood where neighbors know neighbors, were you can leave doors unlocked, were children can ride their bikes and feel safe. A neighborhood were you can walk to the post office, library or the beach.
The Steamboat Wharf House is set up to support families when they return from a trip to the beach, walk in Acadia National park or a visit to Bar Harbor with the amenities to prepare a meal and a place to relax. It is a "Home Away From Home".
Rating
5 out of 5
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Vintage cottage overlooking the quiet village's working harbor.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p223792
207-244-7807
Bernard Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island
Austin, TX
5

Quiet Enjoyment

Review Submitted: July 25, 2010 Date of Stay: July 2010
Our family of five stayed here in early July, on our first family visit to Maine. I will say the house exceeded expectations. The house was very roomy, was very easy to feel at home. Also the grounds and view of harbor were very nice, with lots of trees and flowers surrounding the house. The kitchen was well-stocked with all the necessary equipment. Contractual details and deposit were handled promptly. We will likely stay here again.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Providing quality service with a “Home Away Touch” is what we strive for. We are always open to suggestions for improving our visitors’ stay on Mount Desert Island. It is very gratifying to hear positive comments/feedback by our summer renters after they have stayed at the Steamboat House in beautiful Bernard.
“Down East comfort is what we wish to provide to you, making your stay on Mount Desert Island relaxing…”
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