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1 mile to Main Gate of Acadia. 3 mi to Bar Harbor Your Gateway to Acadia Awaits.

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Beach
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Bar Harbor, ME
  • Hulls Cove Visitor Center
    19 min walk
  • College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum
    20 min walk
  • Bar Harbor Whale Museum
    4 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    15 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1 mile to Main Gate of Acadia. 3 mi to Bar Harbor Your Gateway to Acadia Awaits.

Welcome to this charming home in Bar Harbor. This fabulous vacation rental offers a fantastic stay for guests seeking a cozy and comfortable retreat. This dwelling offers a little bit of everything from older charm as originally constructed in some rooms to modern and updated amenities in other areas of the house.
With 5 full beds and 6 twin beds spread across 5 bedrooms, there's plenty of space for everyone to relax and recharge.
The 2 bathrooms, (one with a single shower and the other equipped with two showers and a tub, ensure convenience for all. Enjoy "Make yourself at Home" amenities like a washer / dryer on site and up to four refrigerators if needed, including one in an outdoor kitchen equipped with two gas stoves for cooking your seafood outside of the main house if preferred. Two large screen TV's and WIFI are on site as well.
This home with it's orginal charm offers two large sitting area's / living rooms with a loft sleeping area for 5. Please note that this old charm area of the house offers a 6'1" - 6'3" ceiling clearnance in this area which includes the bathroom areas as well. The remaining first floor offers a fully equipped kitchen and large dining room for 10 - 12 comfortably, along with one bedroom off the kitchen for anyone traveling in who otherwise would prefer to not do staircases. On the second floor of the older part of the main house you will find three bedrooms that can sleep up to 9 people.
Enjoy a partially covered patio overlooking our 4 acre property with a large manicured backyard that otherwise offers you plenty of sun or shade for outdoor relaxation along with outdoor yard games. A gas grill is provided for your conveniences.
Cadillac Mountain from the back patio can be viewed at certain times of year while our far back area to our yard is host to a local Organic farmer who grows organic vegetables, herbs and cut flowers on site.
Explore the breathtaking scenery of Acadia by car, mountain bike, road bike or hiking.Visit the beautiful waterfront town with unique quaint shops, and eateries, or perhaps take in a harbor tour or the excitement of a whale watching excursion only 3 miles away
Regardless of your own personal preferences and those you are traveling in with, it's easy to see why you'll be able to unwind at our place and enjoy Mount Desert Island and the region called Acadia.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Hulls Cove Visitor Center. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Acadia National Park and a few minutes from George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Ronald Audette

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 29

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

1 mile to Main Gate of Acadia. 3 mi to Bar Harbor Your Gateway to Acadia Awaits. Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 17 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

kevin c.

Liked: Cleanliness
great value and location
Great location slightly dated but roomy and cozy house. You can't beat the proximity to the harbor or acadia. My family had a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable place
We loved the proximity of this property to Bar Harbor, just a short ride when we wanted to head into town. The owner is very easy to contact and was happy to answer any questions that I had. We had a very minor issues with the towels in the home not being completely dry, this was a very easy fix, since there is a washer and dryer on premises. It was no problem for us at all. We were a smaller group than originally planned due to the hurricane in North Carolina and several people contracting COVID. We had several friends of our group (Palmer Station, Antarctica alumni) who live on MDI, so we invited them over for a nice group dinner. The large dining room was perfect to accommodate the ten of us, and there was plenty of room in the kitchen for several of us to work at the same time. The house was spotless when we arrived. It was good for me that one of the bedrooms is on the ground floor as my medical issues make it tough for me to climb stairs. I would definitely stay at this house again, should we ever have another reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

marleen w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for our group
This place has a perfect location for the town and the National Park. It was perfect for our group of 12. The kitchen and fridges were big enough. We didn't have time to enjoy the patio or the garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness
lots of space
Good time had by all
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property in charming place
Old charming house at 5 min of Bar Harbor downtown. Plenty of place for 6 peoples. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bonnie T.

Family Bar Harbor vacation
Nice location in relation to Acadia National Park and Downtown. The house was large and accommodated our group well, but musty smell in several bedrooms. The mattresses were not very comfortable and the bathtub was dirty upon arrival. The patio area is nice, but having access to a firepit would add to the outdoor area. With a few more updates this would be a perfect rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Acadia Family Stay
We loved having a big house for our big family and enjoyed the character of the home. It had everything we needed, and our host was responsive, helpful and kind. Proximity to Bar Harbor and Acadia were incredible. There were some things that need to be fixed, but overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location
The house might be outdated but the location is a 5-star. Place is fit for all ages, our teens enjoyed their time away from their overbearing parents and hanged in the living room or in the upstairs bedroom. There is also a room if you are considering an elderly to bring on your trip. I kept in touch with Ronald, the host, during our whole stay coz I couldnt giving him praises for taking my group in. Definitely coming back to this place, outdaated or not--the important part is that, we made memories here. Oh, and only a 6 minute drive to town. Thanks again Ron!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location with a lot of space, but...
This house was right outside of Bar Harbor. Very easy to find and the check in and check out process was great. The house is very big with plenty of room for everyone. It's an old house with that is quite outdated, but functional for a big group. There are no electrical plugs in the upstairs, which was not a big deal for us. There is a great patio and back yard. The only negative our whole group had was the beds. They were terrible. Very old and need to be updated. Every one of us tossed and turned all night because they were so bad. If they spend a little money and updated mattresses, this would have been our favorite stay of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great vacation
The house easily accommodated my group of 12 people with plenty of space outside to relax and hang out. The house was about 10 minutes from downtown Bar Harbor and the Acadia entrance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious place to stay in a wonderful location
My friends and I stayed here while we spent four days hiking and rock climbing around the national park. The location was perfect and allowed us quick and easy access to the different areas of MDI. We were not in the house too much but it worked perfectly for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea V.

An enjoyable stay!
This place fit our large group well and we knew going in that the place was outdated, we felt it was adequately represented by their listing. The owners responded quickly and were very helpful with any need we had, they thoroughly wanted us to enjoy our stay. The best part of this stay was the location! It was so conveniently located to all that Bar Harbor and Acadia has to offer. The price could not be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mitzi F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what we expected.
We arrived to find the home closed up and very musty. We immediately encountered cockroaches. Although the host responded they were taking care of it, as of checkout, the problem persisted. Both bathrooms are downstairs, side by side, with open shelving between them. The glaze on the standing tub was worn and it was dirty. We chose to use the bedrooms that were not in the loft, since the loft had old mattresses stacked in it. The stairs were very steep and difficult. Sheets were very thin and there were no mattress pads. Outside was very cluttered and the house is no where near the water as one of the pictures implies. There is a brick pad for a wood stove (the stove is inoperable) right outside one of the bathrooms and everyone stumped their toe at least once. I have used vrbo often and am not a complainer. But this was just too much to let slide. Think twice before renting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boston P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location near Acadia NP
This is an older home, but I knew that when booking. We thought is was fun to stay in this house, because it was unusual--my kids felt like they kept finding new places to explore. There is one bedroom on the main floor and the rest of the beds are up different staircases. We only used one part of the house (no outlets) but we didn't mind charging our phones downstairs. Everything was clean and the well stocked. My kids loved pretending they were kings and queens, because they had some antique looking furniture that seemed really fancy to them. It was a perfect place for us while we hiked and explored Acadia National Park. We didn't have any problems with ants or rodents like I read in other reviews. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniently located
This property is convenient to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The kitchen was nice for our group to cook breakfast together. The house had lots of spaces to visit and plenty of seating both at the tables and in the common areas. Upstairs had no electrical outlets and smelled musty but we were able to work around the lack of electrical outlets and always travel with air freshener so it was okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kare K.

think twice
7-night stay w/ good location a few miles from downtown Bar Harbor. The property is large allowing for lots of outdoor play... but there is junk and firewood on the side of the house I would be very concerned for children getting hurt. There are signs that say absolutely no fires so the firewood is really just a nuisance, and I am assuming it adds to the mouse problem in the house. On the day of arrival, I found a large area of mouse droppings and evidence of eating and nesting in the loft area. I ended up cleaning the this up and swept the loft area of dirt and more mice droppings. The loft lighting is very poor relying on small plug in lights and there is a portion that is filled with old spare mattresses.. I was very concerned about what might be living there but decided ignorance is best. The other upstairs area does not have electrical outlets and there is a sign posted saying to charge your phones on main level before retiring.. this created a problem for us due to the need for some medical equipment for 2 people in our party. The kitchen is fairly well equipped, but everything is pretty well worn throughout the house. Some of the sheets were pretty close to thread bare and a couple of pillows stained. The outdoor patio is worn but a large area for gathering. The house is on the main road w/ a lot of traffic noise. There are large ants inside the house, mostly on main level. The owner was aware of the mouse/ant problem and gave us 1 night refund.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ashfaq a.

Acadia Trip
We all enjoyed staying in this house which is very close to Bar Harbor. It is a big house equipped with all necessary things.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024