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Central Bar Harbor. Family and pet friendly

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Exterior
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Living area
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Bar Harbor, ME
  • Popular LocationVillage Green2 min walk
  • Popular LocationBar Harbor Whale Watching6 min walk
  • Popular LocationShore Path7 min walk
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Arbor House 1

1 Queen Bed

Arbor House 2

2 Single Beds

ArborHouse LR

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Arbor House

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Central Bar Harbor. Family and pet friendly

Central Bar Harbor one block from Shore Path and Village Green.
Arbor House is one of two charming, attached houses which comprise Derby Lane Cottages (Stork's Nest, 4 br, 2ba is a separate listing). It has its own entrance, porch and private yard. It is just steps to restaurants and shops and a short walk to the free Island Explorer bus with service for all of Acadia National Park. One the best locations in Bar Harbor.
We do all the cleaning and maintenance ourselves and live nearby year round.
Non-smoking property. Pets may be allowed. This house is over 150 years old and does not have AC but the proximity to the ocean typically keeps the whole neighborhood cool.

Property manager

Courtney and JR
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Interior detail
Tucked Away Right In The Center Of It All, Private, Pristine, Adorable.
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, (76 reviews)
Tucked Away Right In The Center Of It All, Private, Pristine, Adorable.

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 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
Property Registration Number VR2R23-445

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this cottage is in the city centre and by the sea. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Village Green. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Village Green - 2 min walk
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 6 min walk
  • Shore Path - 7 min walk
  • West Street Historic District - 7 min walk
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Barnacle - 3 min walk
  • Leary's Landing Irish Pub - 2 min walk
  • The Dog and Pony Tavern - 4 min walk
  • The Reading Room - 7 min walk
  • Testa's Bar & Grill - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Bar Harbor. Family and pet friendly pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Central Bar Harbor. Family and pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Bar Harbor. Family and pet friendly?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Central Bar Harbor. Family and pet friendly located?

Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Village Green and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Right in the middle of Bar Harbor. Short walk to anything you’d want to do
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location
Great location if you want to be downtown Bar Harbor. Walk to shopping, eating and easy access to the bus or to drive into Acadia National Park. House was adequate. Took us a couple days to get used to the noise as the front of the house is only the driveways distance apart from a restaurants outdoor dining, and live music. Biggest complaint is the poor quality twin mattresses which made for bad sleeping for my kids. The fact that it is dog friendly made our vacation so much better. The backyard is fenced in, has a nice patio and much quieter than the front. Easy place to relax after hiking the mountains.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
This property was a great location to enjoy Bar Harbor. The home was immaculately clean. We enjoyed spending time on the front patio and the private back yard. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

Awesome!!!!
Many thanks to the owners for letting us bring our furry kids, which truly increased the quality of our vacation. This was our first trip to Maine and we stayed both in Bar Harbor and Booth Bay. The description of the property and pictures provided actually did not give a completely accurate description, because it is MUCH BETTER!!! Literally downtown Bar Harbor is a step away, yet the adjacent property and foliage leave you feeling miles away from it all! My husband enjoyed many naps on the front porch in the mid-afternoon in this little town filled with Cruise activity. The living space is actually much larger than the photos might indicate. It was very clean and well maintained. Traveling with a special needs animal, who will find the dust, there was no dust to be found. The house was extremely clean and very welcoming :-) When I had a question and e-mailed the owners, I had a quick response! My husband and I often rent cottages while traveling and I have never felt so compelled to write a review, that is how much we loved it!! Clear instructions were sent to us on access, the owners were quick to respond, we loved the property, the location is amazing. Tips for those looking to enjoy Acadia as much as we did: Skip the Great Meadow Loop Trail. It is really just a walk around a golf course. Don't miss the hike around Jordan Pond or a trip to Cadillac Mountain. Jordan Pond is listed as a Moderate hike, but there is only a short bit of walking/climbing around rock formations. We passed many healthy 60-70 year olds enjoying it. If you can't hike to Cadillac Mountain, drive up and walk around the rock formations there, and walk a bit of a trail! If you are a moderate hiker, don't miss Great Head. Walk out onto Sand Beach and head left. Little more climbing on this one, but well worth the views!! For fast access, head south through Otter Creek and enter the park there. Park Loop Road is one way through much of the Park, and this makes for much quicker access to Jordan Pond, Cadillac Mountain, and the Stables. We plan on enjoying more of our National Parks in the future, but if you look to Bar Harbor, this is an awesome place to stay and we hope to be back!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arbor House on Derby Lane
We spent a week at Arbor House on Derby Lane in May 2012. It’s in a superb location allowing us to walk everywhere in town. The cottage is nicely furnished and although we didn’t cook we could have, as the kitchen is well equipped. The two bedroom, one bath cottage is also comfortable and roomy, especially for two adults. Arbor house is a very short walk to Main Street. When we first arrived I feared evenings might be noisy especially since we were there for Memorial Day weekend. But our nights at the cottage were quiet and we slept quite well. We traveled with two dogs and both were welcome at Arbor House. We were also grateful for the grassy areas around the cottage for early morning and before bed bathroom calls. Maine is especially dog friendly as our two were frequently invited into shops, and Bar Harbor was no exception. Dog friendly inns, hotels, and rentals houses are especially interesting for us, and I think this is a growing trend across the US. Arbor house met our dog needs quite well. JR and Courtney are wonderful “landlords” and left information in our cottage. We followed their advice and enjoyed some topnotch restaurants. We had one issue with Wi-Fi, but it was the server that was malfunctioning. JR made some calls to confirm the issue and visited the cottages to ensure that our connection was working. This was a minor inconvenience, and not a long lasting one, and the cottage Wi-Fi worked well. Arbor House is a wonderful cottage and we loved Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Barbara

About the host

Hosted by Courtney and JR

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We are Courtney and JR. We live in Bar Harbor just a few minutes from Derby Lane Cottage. We have three children and a homestead just out of town.
We have been running this rental for over 17 years and handle all of the reservations, cleaning, and maintenance ourselves so we can ensure that you will have the best experience possible. Though we both have full-time jobs, we make sure to be available for your questions and concerns during your stay.

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