35 Reviews of Property 101749 in Bar Harbor, Maine

We felt incredibly lucky to find such a perfect spot for a Labor Day weekend retreat. It was charming and private yet close to Bar Harbor and Acadia. We enjoyed picking up wine and lobsters and bringing them home to eat on the virtually private beach front. Incredible moonlit evenings and early morning views! Everything we needed (and more!) was readily available from cookware and utensils to extra linens, blankets, etc. All was very clean and tidy! The history of the chalet itself was fascinating, especially given the personal journey Paul has taken to keep it authentic and share its story. We look forward to many happy returns!!

The Chalet of the Bears was charming - a rustic, beautiful retreat in a gorgeous part of Maine. The location is out of the busy-ness of downtown Bar Harbor yet close enough to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor to make a very convenient trip.

The Chalet apartment had everything we needed to create a relaxing week in the woods - outdoor cooking facilities, movies to watch and incredible nature. We walked down the stairs to the beach every morning and enjoyed coffee while watching the waves.

Hearing the hermit thrush in the wee hours of the morning and being able to sit with my husband on a private beach for uninterrupted time was an incredible gift.

What a delightful place to stay!

My wife and I were excited to take our honeymoon to Maine and I wanted to surprise her with a special and unique place to stay near Bar Harbor. The Chalet certainly fits the bill. It is beautifully constructed and the woodwork is incredible. Our host Paul was even gracious enough to give us a tour of the entire Chalet and explain the history behind it. We loved the tranquility of 5 days surrounded by woods and the ocean (many steps down but work the trip,) We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on our balcony every afternoon with a glass of wine, a good book, and conversation. The room was very comfortable and fit all our needs well. The location cannot be beat. Being only minutes away, we got to explore Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor extensively. If we ever find ourselves returning to Bar Harbor, the Chalet is top on our list.

My husband and I stayed at this Challet of the Bears Labor Day Week 2010, The picture of the home is very pretty but no where on the description did it state that the small studio was under the main part of the house, nor did it state that there was nothing to cook on inside of the place. Yes, there was a microwave but any other cooking had to be done outside. Upon arrival you were greeted with a bottle of wine on the kitchen table and some chocolates but then then the rest was a disaster. The kitchen/bathroom sink was in the bathroom and the shower was a PVC hook up that just didn't allow you to take a shower without holding the hand held. The studio smelled of mildew and I can't even tell you how many spider webs and dead bugs were all over the corners of the ceilings and rooms. It clearly showed me that the place had not been cleaned, aired out or maintained. The bedroom at first looked ok until I took the covers off and noticed stained sheets. The TV sat lower than the bed, which sunk in the middle so viewing the TV was a bit of a challenge. There were no ceiling fans so I have to wonder what this place was like in the hot humid weather. The grounds were not at all maintained and looking for those stairs to the beach, well good luck. You had to walk through bushes and pine trees hopefully without spraining your ankle to get to the stairs that were a very long way down. The cooking outside was a grill and a 2 burner camper stove on the outside of your studio, near more webs. The shades inside were filthy with more mosquitoes and dead bugs around the sills. To sum it up, my husband and I had to leave as it was bad and had to check into a hotel in Massachusetts. I have to wonder about the really good reviews because it clearly was not what was on the website. The parking was limited between trees and high roots. I should have been more aware something wasn't right when I asked the owner to please send pictures of the inside of the challet prior to coming and I didn't get a response. I did tell the owner that I could not possible give him a good review and what my problems with this rental were. I understand about preserving the history of the Challet but this was just plain neglect and I can not recommend it. SORRY!

This was the most fulfilling vacation we've had as far back as we can remember. It's the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. We were in search of a little solitude, and we found it here at the Chalet, down at the ocean, and in the mountains of the National Park.

I see that many honeymooners have preceded us. It's no wonder we, too, felt that romance. The quiet woods and cobbled beach shared only with seals and birds made the perfect setting. Your personal touches and thoughtfulness completed the week.

It took until today for me to realize that I had entered a different world, far removed from the vulgarities and hostility of the real world. During our stay, we both experienced that 'peace that surpasses all understanding,' and we thank you both for making that possible

We had a great time again this week. Thank you for all the hospitality. We really love this place and can't wait to come back yet again. We won't wait another seven years for the next visit, I assure you!