The Acadia Gathering House

Planning an Acadia summer getaway with family or friends?

Welcome to The Acadia Gathering House by Just Happy Homes - a newly remodeled, stylish 4BR/3.5BA retreat 20 minutes from Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, and the Maine coast. Enjoy water views over Union River Bay, a huge deck, high-end kitchen, private hot tub, outdoor pingpong and lounge chairs, game room, kid-friendly supplies, and dog-friendly hospitality. Designed for gathering, relaxing, and making memories in coastal Maine.

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★ Why Guests Will Love The Acadia Gathering House ★

✓ 15 Mins from Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, and classic coastal Maine adventures
✓ Beautiful views over Union River Bay
✓ Spacious indoor gathering areas for relaxing, cooking, eating, and reconnecting
✓ Huge front deck with lounge seating, outdoor dining, propane grill, and peaceful bay views
✓ Private fenced backyard with hot tub, fire pit, ping pong table, sofa lounge set
✓ Incredible game room with 98” TV, arcade games, Pop-A-Shot basketball, air hockey, foosball, and more
✓ Kid-friendly supplies including pack-n-play, highchair, children’s dishes, books, toys, and sound machines
✓ Dog-friendly for responsible dog families
✓ 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, designed for families and friend groups gathering together
✓ Primary suite with spa-like bathroom, huge closet, and direct water views
✓ High-end kitchen with a large island, perfect for group meals and slow vacation mornings
✓ Professionally cleaned, thoughtfully prepared, and guest-focused

We may be the new kids on the block near Bar Harbor, but we are not new to hosting. The Acadia Gathering House is part of Just Happy Homes, our small collection of vacation homes designed for clean, comfortable, reliable, and stress-free group stays. With 240+ five-star reviews, we take pride in creating homes where families and friends can relax, reconnect, and genuinely enjoy being together.

★ About Just Happy Homes ★

The Acadia Gathering House is part of 𖠿 Just Happy Homes 𖠿, a small collection of privately owned vacation homes created for families, friends, and guests who want a beautiful place to gather without the stress of wondering whether the home will live up to the photos.

Just Happy Homes is run by Brian and Jane, who stay directly involved with each property to make sure every home is thoughtfully prepared, well-maintained, and ready for guests to settle in with confidence.

Our goal is simple: help you feel secure when you book, cared for when you arrive, and happy with your decision to choose our home.

We think about the details that make travel easier: comfortable beds, stocked kitchens, clear instructions, kid-friendly supplies, responsive communication, and spaces that help people gather naturally. Because a great vacation home should not just look good in photos. It should actually work beautifully for the people staying there.

★ The Home ★

The Acadia Gathering House was designed for the kind of coastal Maine trip people look forward to all year: summer adventures in Acadia, lobster dinners, coffee with water views, kids playing downstairs, adults relaxing on the deck, hot tub nights, and easy time together with the people you love.

The home has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with multiple spaces for gathering, relaxing, and spreading out. It works well for large families, multi-generational trips, multi-family vacations, friend getaways, and guests who want a stylish, comfortable home base near Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.

The layout gives everyone room to be together without feeling crowded.

• Please note that the wood stove in the living room is for decorative purposes only. It is not serviced for use and any attempt to use would pose a safety concern. Do not tamper with it! *

• We are directly across a small private road from the Union Bay coast without direct water access in the neighborhood. Enjoy the crisp ocean air and views from our oversized deck!

✓ Main level ➜ high-end kitchen, dining area, living room, a game table area perfect for poker or family game night, half-bath
✓ Upstairs ➜ primary suite with ensuite bath, bedroom with king bed, bedroom with queen bed
✓ Lower level/game room ➜ bunk room with 2 sets of full-sized bunks, media room with 98” TV, arcade games, Pop-A-Shot, air hockey, and foosball
✓ Outdoor areas ➜ large oversized front deck with bay views, grill, lounge seating. Private fenced backyard with hot tub, outdoor ping pong table, sofa lounge seating, and fire pit with adirondack chairs

The home feels peaceful and private while still keeping you close to Acadia, Bar Harbor, coastal villages, hiking, boating, kayaking, lobster pounds, ice cream stops, and the classic Maine summer experiences people come here for.

★ Kitchen & Dining ★

The high-end kitchen is designed for guests who actually cook. The large island gives everyone a place to gather while meals are being prepared, snacks are set out, or the day’s plans are debated.

Appliances:

• electric radiant stove
• hooded vent
• wine cooler
• dishwasher
• microwave
• refrigerator
• Instant Pot
• popcorn maker
• Keurig and drip coffee maker

Supplies

• whole bean and ground coffee
• popcorn kernels
• hot chocolate mix
• creamer
• K-cups
• tea bags

★ Game Room & Entertainment ★

The game room is one of the biggest reasons this home works so well for families and friend groups.

• 98” smart TV
• 2 Xbox controller with complimentary Xbox game pass on the 98'' smart TV
• 2-person NBA Jam arcade game
• Pac-man arcade game
• regulation-sized air hockey table
• foosball table
• Pop-A-Shot basketball
• toys and books for young kids
• portable karaoke machine that doubles as a bluetooth speaker

This space is especially valuable after long Acadia days, beach outings, boat tours, rainy afternoons, or evenings when everyone wants to stay in but still have fun.

★ Bedrooms & Sleeping ★

✓ Primary suite
The primary suite is one of the standout spaces in the home.

• direct water views
• king bed
• desk area
• smart TV
• a spa-like ensuite bathroom

✓ Additional bedrooms
The additional bedrooms are designed for families, couples, kids, and guests traveling together

• bedroom with queen bed
• bedroom with king bed and personal TV

✓ Bunk room
The bunk room is a great setup for kids, cousins, or younger guests, giving them a fun sleeping space while adults enjoy the rest of the home.

• 2 sets of full-sized bunk beds
• while 8 people can technically sleep in the room, please note that spacing on the top bunks can be tight for taller individuals

★ Bathrooms ★

The home has 3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

Bathrooms are stocked with essentials so you can pack less and settle in more easily.

★ Outdoor Space ★

The outdoor spaces are a major part of the experience at The Acadia Gathering House.

✓ Front deck with bay views
The large front deck looks out toward Union River Bay and is made for relaxing together. Enjoy morning coffee, evening drinks, casual dinners, grilling, reading, lounging, and watching the light change over the water.

✓ Grill and outdoor dining
The front deck includes a grill and gathering space for meals outside.

✓ Private backyard with hot tub
The backyard gives your group a more private place to unwind.

• 7-person hot tub
• outdoor regulation-sized ping-pong table
• outdoor sofa lounge set
• picnic table
• firepit with adirondack chairs (bring your own firewood!)

★ Kid-Friendly Details ★

Traveling with little ones is easier when the basics are already there.

We provide:

✓ Highchair
✓ Pack-n-play
✓ Children’s dishware, utensils and bibs
✓ Books and toys
✓ Sound machines
✓ Bath toys
✓ Step stool

★ Dog-Friendly Hospitality ★

We welcome responsible dog families because we know dogs are part of the family too.

The home is dog-friendly for well-behaved, house-trained dogs with prior disclosure and a extra pet fee. We keep clear pet rules so the home stays clean, comfortable, and beautiful for every guest.

We provide:

• leash
• doggie toys
• doggie bags
• water and food bowls
• enzyme cleaner
• furniture covering blanket

★ Location - Acadia, Bar Harbor & Coastal Maine ★

The Acadia Gathering House gives you a peaceful coastal home base near some of Maine’s most loved destinations.

You are well-positioned for:

✓ Acadia National Park adventures
✓ Bar Harbor restaurants, shops, boat tours, and waterfront strolling
✓ Mount Desert Island hikes, carriage roads, lakes, and scenic drives
✓ Lobster pounds, ice cream stops, and classic coastal Maine meals
✓ Kayaking, boating, whale watching, nature cruises, and summer exploring
✓ Easy days at home enjoying the deck, hot tub, game room, and water views

This is primarily a summer market, and the home is designed around that experience.

★ New Listing, Experienced Hosts ★

The Acadia Gathering House is new to the Bar Harbor/Acadia market, so it does not have its own guest reviews yet.

But Just Happy Homes is not new to hosting.

Across our vacation homes, guests have left 240+ five-star reviews praising our cleanliness, thoughtful amenities, responsive communication, family-friendly design, well-stocked kitchens, and stress-free stays.

We know that booking a newer listing can feel like a leap of faith. Our goal is to make that decision easier by bringing the same Just Happy Homes standards to The Acadia Gathering House: clean, comfortable, reliable, thoughtfully prepared, and ready for your group to make memories.

★ PLEASE TAKE NOTE ★

✹ QUIET HOURS AND GENERAL RULES - Primary guest making the reservation must be 25 years or older and must be staying on the premises during the reservation. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 8 AM. No parties, fireworks, or weapons are allowed on the premises at