Reviews
What guests liked
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The property offers breathtaking sunset views from the deck, with many guests describing them as incredible, stunning, and to die for. (14 reviews)
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The property's location offers easy access to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, and stunning views of Frenchman Bay. (12 reviews)
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The property offers incredibly beautiful and serene views of the bay and surrounding landscape. (12 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
10/10 Excellent
Teresa D.
Traveled with partner, traveled with family and young children
Jul 1, 2025
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful retreat
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Baycliff. The peaceful setting on Frenchman Bay was the perfect place to relax, with plenty of birds and sea life to keep us entertained. Kevin was a wonderful host—friendly, attentive, and quick to respond to any questions.We truly loved our week there and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2025
There's a bunch of nature to see outside those windows!
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10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
Traveled with family and young children
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Baycliff!
We had a wonderful week at Baycliff. The view from the deck is amazing and the house is well appointed. Communication with the property owner was excellent. We hope to be able to make a return trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 17, 2025
Love it when our guests enjoy their vacations at baycliff. Returning guests are our best compliment!
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10/10 Excellent
K B.
Traveled with family
Jul 7, 2025
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kb
A beautiful and serene place. The sunrise and sunsets are amazing (from the house!) 10 minute drive to bar harbor and Acadia. Super clean and tidy and has everything needed to make a variety of meals. A real home away from home! We hiked, kayaked, and enjoyed a live production at the Acadia Rep Theatre.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Cynthia W.
Jun 8, 2025
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best family vacation ever!
Baycliff has everything you could possibly want in a vacation home. The view is spectacular. The location is convenient to everything you would want to do in Bar Harbor and Acadia. The owner, Kevin, communicates very well and gives great tips. The house has everything you will need. Our family stayed a week and loved every minute of our stay. After exploring and seeing the beauty of the area you get to come back to the house and enjoy the beautiful view. We hope to be able to go back some day! Thank you Kevin.
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Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2025
What a wonderful review - really captures the charm of Baycliff!
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10/10 Excellent
Tracy K.
Traveled with group
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Baycliff, being 2 adults & 2 18 y/o 'kids'. The view is truly mesmerizing, one of the best on MDI ! Super clean. Well appointed, they thought of everything you might need. The building and furnishings are in excellent condition. Owner is helpful and highly responsive to questions. This is a comfortable, cozy cottage. The rooms are small, but some big windows, skylights and high ceilings help it feel spacious. The wifi connections were solid and fast. We were able to 'work from home' when required, from the lower level space, with clear uninterrupted zoom and remote desktop connections. When not working or out in the park playing, we were able to stream music or netflix without any issues. As described, the other cottages on site share the waters-edge deck occasionally, so it is not completely private but there is enough distance between to be comfortable. The only possible improvement might be a sliding insulated window (instead of folding doors) between lower bedroom & living room for increased sound separation for those on different sleep schedules (ie teenagers vs middle agers...), although enjoying the amazing view from all rooms was appreciated. We enjoyed watching the abundant wildlife, and making friends with the chippies. We enjoyed the historic photos, clearly this property has been beloved by generations - and for good reason. All in all, a great find. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2025
What an amazingly wonderful review! Mesmerizing is a good way to describe the view from Baycliff
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10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
Oct 27, 2024
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect fall getaway
Baycliff was perfect for a relaxing vacation. The sunrises were breathtaking, the house had everything we could need, and it was a nice retreat from the Acadia crowds. Kevin was a great host, and we hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 3, 2024
Repeat guests are our best compliment!
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10/10 Excellent
Andrew K.
Traveled with family and young children
Dec 3, 2024
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving 2024
Beautiful house with an amazing view of the water! We saw lots of birds and a seal swimming by. The beds were very comfortable and the whole house was a cozy space to have Thanksgiving. We will definitely be back again. Kevin was very helpful and super responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 3, 2025
I'm so happy that you had a special "Baycliff Thanksgiving". Even when the weather is "marginal" the view is still amazing!
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10/10 Excellent
Maryann M.
Traveled with partner
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and location!
Beautiful house and location. Very light well laid out house. Beautiful deck. Even our dog loved her stay there. We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 30, 2024
Repeat guests are your best compliment!
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10/10 Excellent
Rachael S.
Oct 15, 2024
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Trip to Maine
We enjoyed staying at Baycliff for our family vacation to Maine for the first time. It was conveniently located close to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National park. We were lucky to have been able to see the northern lights, seals, and a double rainbow off the back deck. Very clean and nice property we would love to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 17, 2024
Repeat guests are our best compliment!
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10/10 Excellent
Anita M.
Solo traveler, traveled with group
Sep 1, 2024
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful beautiful view
Excellent location this home is nestled in the serenity of the wooded landscape on the Frenchman Bay! Close proximity to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. So much to see and do in the area. Baycliff was clean and comfortable with beautiful sunrises! My friends and I so enjoyed staying here!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2024
Thank you for that wonderful review!