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Classic Bar Harbor Family Retreat -Walk to Acadia Park, Shops & Shoreline

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Front Porch to sip your morning coffee
Oversized yard where you will enjoy the cool breeze and sweet smell in the air
newly updated kitchen
Fully Equipped eat-in kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Village Green
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • West Street Historic District
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic Bar Harbor Family Retreat -Walk to Acadia Park, Shops & Shoreline

Charming Historic Home in Downtown Bar Harbor

Step into the charm of a classic New England getaway with this beautifully maintained 125-year-old home in the heart of Bar Harbor. Full of character and thoughtfully updated for comfort, this spacious three-bedroom, two-bath home offers the perfect blend of history, convenience, and relaxation—all just steps from downtown Bar Harbor and the iconic Acadia National Park.

Surrounded by a classic white picket fence, the home sits on a generously sized lot that offers both privacy and curb appeal. Start your day on the expansive front porch, relaxing in a rocking chair with your morning coffee as you listen to the birds. Inside, the warm and welcoming living room features a cozy fireplace and a queen-size sleeper sofa for additional guests.

The recently updated eat-in kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and new wood flooring—perfect for cooking and gathering with loved ones. Upstairs, all three bedrooms include their own TVs. The primary bedroom features a king-size bed, while the two guest rooms each offer twin beds with trundles—great for families or groups.

The home includes two bathrooms, with one fully renovated in 2024 to feature fresh, modern finishes that add comfort and style to your stay.

Outside, the large fenced-in yard offers plenty of space to unwind after a day of exploring. Enjoy cool evenings roasting marshmallows, playing catch, or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings. From your doorstep, you’re just minutes from Bar Harbor’s favorite spots—grab an ice cream at Mount Desert Ice Cream, enjoy live music at the Village Green, or catch a movie and pizza at local favorite Reel Pizza.

Whether you're venturing into Acadia for a scenic hike, strolling the shoreline, or exploring Bar Harbor's downtown shops and restaurants, this in-town gem offers a perfect home base for making unforgettable memories in one of Maine’s most beloved destinations.

Property manager

Megan

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor is home to this holiday home. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. 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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Street Historic District - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shore Path - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Bar Harbor Family Retreat -Walk to Acadia Park, Shops & Shoreline pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Bar Harbor Family Retreat -Walk to Acadia Park, Shops & Shoreline?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Bar Harbor Family Retreat -Walk to Acadia Park, Shops & Shoreline?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Bar Harbor Family Retreat -Walk to Acadia Park, Shops & Shoreline located?

Situated in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bar Harbor Historical Society and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

Bar Harbor in the fall

Very happy with the accommodations. The place was exactly as described and in a very good location relative to downtown Bar Harbor. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate Z.

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

Wonder Stay

We had a great stay in Bar Harbor! The home was charming and the location was fantastic! We would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena Z.

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

Perfect in every way

Lovely house, great location - quiet but close to everything. The house has everything one needs, clear instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Cute house

Adorable house and fantastic location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deidre P.

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

Maine Getaway

This was our first time Maine and Bar Harbor. Worried about the expense of parking—which we learned was always pay—we wanted something close to shopping and restaurants. This house was perfect. There was lots of room, kitchen amply stocked with dishes and cookware (tho we ate out). It was easy to find and host was very responsive. Would definitely like to return to Bar Harbor and this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Family wedding weekend

great property for a family! We were able to walk to most of Bar Harbor and quick ride to Acadia! Very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mignon P.

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

Amazing location near town!

Cute house and such an easy walk to all the shops and restaurants in Bar Harbor. We stayed with our 2 young daughters and the house was perfect for our family. It has many small rooms which makes sense since it was built in 1900 but quite charming, nice fenced in yard and very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

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

Wonderful!

We absolutely loved our time here. Close to the park and walking distance to the city. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

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

summer vacation

Perfect property for my family of 5. Close to park entrance and walkable to downtown. quiet and away from the busy town
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nika H.

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

Great stay!

Great house, yard and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Great stay

Cute cottage in great location! Our family of 5 had plenty of room to spread out and relax while visiting Acadia and Bar Harbor. House was as pictured and very clean. The owner responded promptly when we had a minor issue. Nice yard and fire pit. Easily walkable to shops and restaurants in bar harbor!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela & Mike O.

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

Nice in town location

We enjoyed our stay, great location. Property had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cara P.

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

Great home, great location

We had a great stay. The home was clean, well stocked, and just a short walk to town. This was our first time to Maine and we hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer B.

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

Wedding Trip

We were staying to get my son married and it was wonderful! The side yard was just perfect for the family to gather and roast marshmallows and tell stories of the happy couple. The house was great! Wish we could of opened the front door to access the beautiful porch more easily but it did not take away from out fabulous time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad K.

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

Thank you

The place was great and location fantastic. We highly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Absolutely amazing!

Everything about the house and location is as described. This couldn’t have been a better trip! The house is gorgeous and perfect as a home base for day trips as well as hanging out for down time. The location makes it easy to walk into Bar Harbor for shops and food. It’s a convenient drive to many Acadia locations. The owner was very responsive when we messaged a question. We highly recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera R.

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

Charming home walkable to bar harbor town

Very easy rental experience, accurately described.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

Our family visited the area to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary.

It was our first time visiting the Bar Harbor/Acadia area and the cottage was a great location to enjoy all of what the area had to offer. Great restaurants, shopping, beautiful scenery and outdoor activity was all in close proximity. We traveled as a family of 5 and the cottage was comfortable for all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B., New York, NY

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful weekend at Megan’s beautiful home. The kitchen was well equipped and the beds very comfortable. We loved coming together as a family around the firepit each evening. We also loved that the house was in easy walking distance to main street and hiking trails. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Quaint Cottage on a Quiet Street Close to Town

We had a very relaxing stay at Katie's Cottage. The house is quaint and full of light,.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

vic p.

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

Loved it!

Perfect for our group of 6. Plenty of space. Great location. Easy walk to shops and eateries. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

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

Great time

We had a great stay. The home was a wonderful base for lots of hiking and biking with our kids. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marsha G., Rochester, New York

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

Wonderful House

We loved staying at this house in Bar Harbor. It was clean, comfortable, homey. Well supplied for our stay. Location in town put almost everything within walking distance. Great weather and the closeness to Acadia made for a perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Devon G.

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

Family friendly perfect location

The house was a nice short walk to town, quiet street, and also walkable to an awesome playground that was outside of the immediate downtown. You need a driveway since the streets are almost all pay or permit required, this house has one. Everything included, a charming and stocked kitchen with dishwasher, lots of games, and TVs with Roku. We made a fire in the fire pit for smores which was fun but requires a permit from fire dept (outlined on fridge and NBD). Would love to stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison N.

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

Dad's 80th Coastal Maine Trip

We were comfortable and loved how close to shopping and dining your house is. We will be back. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Megan

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