Book now - Family & pet friendly! - Surry

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5139 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Surry, ME

Wild Acadia Fun Park27 min drive
Acadia National Park34 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)34 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center49 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Book now - Family & pet friendly!

Book this beautiful home as your base to explore Acadia National Park and all the surrounding beauty of small town, Maine seaside communities! You can select from the best 2023 vacation dates if you book now.

Property details:

1860 Historic Home with Living Room with Dining Area, Entry Room, Kitchen, Two Queen Bedrooms, One Double Bedroom. Shower and claw foot tub. Three decks to enjoy or grill out on. Private entrance. High speed fiber internet!!

Two unit house, owners occupy other half of house. The house sits on a large yard with beautiful gardens. Plenty of room to stretch out. Private fenced in side yard devoted to your family and your pets.

Original finish work includes white pine floors, stained glass windows and a comfortable antique claw foot tub.

House overlooks Union River Bay across the street. Newbury Neck Road is a mecca for cyclists, walkers, beach combers, sunbathers and surf casters or for just enjoying the grand view of Acadia National Park's mountains at the beach. The beautiful, family friendly, quiet, pebble sand public beach is located less than 1 mile from the property and offers free parking and pets are welcome. The beach is a hidden jewel in an area where public access to beaches is hard to find.

Perry's Lobster Shack restaurant is right near the beach where you can bring your own bottle of wine and enjoy fresh Maine lobster, crab rolls, clams and ice cream on the pier overlooking beautiful views of harbor boats and Acadia National Park. If you'd prefer, you can bring the lobsters back to the house to cook them yourself in the lobster cooker we've provided for your culinary use. Five minutes away in the village of Surry is a full convenience store named Surry Store with groceries, snacks and a full menu of takeout pizza and subs. Also in Surry is a gourmet ice cream shop named Pugnuts - a great place to grab a treat at the end of a long day!

Rental property is adjacent to Blue Hill Heritage Trust Land scenic trails with Furth Wildlife Sanctuary and the Talalay Nature Sanctuary each having two miles of maintained trails. Just down the road is Carter Nature preserve which has .6 miles of trails along the shoreline. Blue Hill Mountain is nearby with 2.5 miles of trails up a scenic mountain with views of Blue Hill Bay, Acadia, and Camden Hills.

Surry and Blue Hill are just far enough away to get away from the bustle of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Come back from a long day of sight seeing, hiking or biking on Acadia's 47 miles of carriage trails and relax on the peaceful front porch of this beautiful, historic home.

Property manager

Joseph McKerley

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is allowed outside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Surry

Located in Surry, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Indian Point Trailhead and Seacoast Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Acadia National Park and Kisma Preserve. North Light Books and The Barnacle are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Surry, ME

What's nearby

Wild Acadia Fun Park - 27 min drive
Acadia National Park - 34 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 49 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 52 min drive
Village Green - 52 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 22 min drive
Dairy Queen - 21 min drive
Dunkin' - 22 min drive
Wendy's - 21 min drive
Josie's Country Store and Cafe - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book now - Family & pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Book now - Family & pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book now - Family & pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book now - Family & pet friendly! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of North Light Books, The Barnacle and Blue Hill Bay Gallery. Blue Hill Books and Toddy Pond are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

30 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful stay!

What a wonderful place to stay. Joseph and Rebecca saw to it we had everything we needed and shared many extra special touches. Beautiful property. The location is great if you are looking to explore Acadia as well as many other villages and towns. Loved having access to various peninsulas and thanks to our host’s recommendations we visited places that were not on our radar. Would come back in a heartbeat!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

23 Sept 2023

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

It Was Wonderful!

The property and our hosts were just fabulous! It was quiet, centrally located to Bar Harbor, Acadia Park, Blue Hill and Ellsworth. Our hosts, as stated, live in one half of the house, but aside from greeting us upon arrival we did not see or hear them. They were very responsive to a few messages we sent with questions. I prefer property owners to be nearby personally, which is one reason we chose this property, especially as we were three women traveling together (although Maine is a lot safer than where we all came from)! Hurricane Lee came through while we were there and our hosts made sure we were well taken care of with flashlights, generator, etc. We only lost power for a short time, but had everything we would have needed. The house is lovely, large, comfortable and nicely appointed. We enjoyed both the front and back porches, and outdoor seating as well. It was delightful sitting on the front porch having coffee in the morning, looking at the bay. We also really appreciated the kitchen! We ended up eating out a lot, but it has everything you need to cook and reheat meals, etc. We all really enjoyed our stay here immensely. Oh, and be sure to try and meet Lobster Dog-what a cutie pie!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T., Barnstable, Ma

4 Sept 2023

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

A Maine Gem

So fortunate to find this treasure home and location. Situated on a coastal neck, Lobster Dog House provided easy access to many Downeast experiences. A lovely nearby calm beach, several heritage hiking trails, Perrys Lobster Pound are just a few immediate options nearby. Many many towns, parks, grocery stores, restaurants, Maine highlights within a short drive. Our hosts Rebecca and Joe were the ultimate hosts. They made sure we had anything we needed and complete privacy. They live on one side of the property but we never felt intruded upon. If we did pass them outside, they always asked how we were and if we needed anything.They love dogs and their sweet dog, Grizzly, greeted us with a favorite ball. We brought our 2 Boston Terriers and they felt immediately at home in the house and yard. Its an old farmhouse divided into two homes. Rarely heard the owners on the other side (only muffled just by the entry which really is just a passway) and never in the living/sleeping areas We have our own entrance, fence in yard which our dogs love, beautiful gardens (the hosts are master gardeners) three porches. Pumpkin colored old wood floors, and real vintage touches like built in cupboards and antique hardware. However, modern touches like Dish Tv, internet microwave, induction burners, and toaster oven washer and dryer and a good sized bathroom with shower and separate claw foot tub. Love the office nook upstairs with a great view. A rental we'll come back to again & again.

Stayed 69 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Allison D.

21 Nov 2022

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Not a whole home rental

While the property description did mention a couple paragraphs down that the owners occupied one of two units on the property, it was not clear to me when I booked that I would be sharing a single building with the property owners. It was difficult for me to relax under these circumstances, and I felt cheated while using my limited time off from work. Since Vrbo advertises so heavily that it only rents whole homes, it should take more responsibility for scrutinizing the listings posted on its platform.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T., Barnstable, Ma

15 Oct 2022

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

A Gem

We love this property for many reasons. The decor and gardens are artistic and lovely. The area is quiet and picturesque but close to amenities. We can't say enough about our hosts Rebecca and Joe. They are very thoughtful and exemplary in hospitality. They live on the back part of the property but are never intrusive nor do we ever hear them. They love dogs and welcome well behaved ones. Our dogs love them, their sweet dog Grizzly and especially the small fenced yard provided. ❤️ we look forward to going back!

Stayed 77 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joseph McKerley

Joseph and Rebecca have lived in Maine for sixteen years. We love Maine and will gladly share our knowledge of the area during a stay at our home.
Rebecca and Joseph are professional gardeners with a focus on native plant, pollinator and organic veggie gardens. The two of us love to garden as the many fruit trees and flower gardens on the property demonstrate. Joseph also produces homemade jams and BBQ sauces which sell at his local stand - many made from the fruit grown on our property.
Please feel free to ask us any questions about the property. Our goal is to create a private and welcome environment for you to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

This property is a classic. Built in 1860, the house still holds many of its unique qualities of the past. Its curved plaster walls, stained glass windows and wood trim work welcome you. The covered porches prompt you to relax outside and enjoy a glorious Maine sunset with your ocean view of Union River Bay.
The property has a fenced in portion of yard that the pets of our guests are welcome to enjoy!