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Central Bar Harbor. Family and pet friendly.
Family-friendly holiday home in Bar Harbor
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 9 241.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Bar Harbor, ME
- Place, Village Green2 min walk
- Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching6 min walk
- Place, West Street Historic District6 min walk
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
3 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
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.
The Stork’s Nest is so called because long ago it was the town's maternity hospital. It is attached to Arbor House (separate listing with 2 bed and one bath) yet is private and distinct. Together the houses comprise Derby Lane Cottages. Storks’s Nest has its own entrance, porch and large yard. It is steps to shopping and dining and a short walk to the free Island Explorer bus with service for all of Acadia National Park. Use this as your base to explore the beauty of the area, as well as the variety of traditional New England villages such as Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Somesville. Take the ferry to Nova Scotia, kayak in the protected bays and estuaries, hike the mountains, bike the carriage trails, or go on a whale-watching adventure. We do all the cleaning and maintenance ourselves and live nearby year round. This house is over 150 years old and does not have AC but the proximity to the ocean typically keeps the area cool. No smoking on the property.
The Stork’s Nest is so called because long ago it was the town's maternity hospital. It is attached to Arbor House (separate listing with 2 bed and one bath) yet is private and distinct. Together the houses comprise Derby Lane Cottages. Storks’s Nest has its own entrance, porch and large yard. It is steps to shopping and dining and a short walk to the free Island Explorer bus with service for all of Acadia National Park. Use this as your base to explore the beauty of the area, as well as the variety of traditional New England villages such as Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Somesville. Take the ferry to Nova Scotia, kayak in the protected bays and estuaries, hike the mountains, bike the carriage trails, or go on a whale-watching adventure. We do all the cleaning and maintenance ourselves and live nearby year round. This house is over 150 years old and does not have AC but the proximity to the ocean typically keeps the area cool. No smoking on the property.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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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
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 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
Property Registration Number VR2R25-297
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bar Harbor
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Downtown Bar Harbor, a neighbourhood in Bar Harbor. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bar Harbor, ME
What's nearby
- Village Green - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Shore Path - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- West Street Historic District - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Side Street Cafe - 4 min walk
- Choco-Latte - 2 min walk
- Finback Alehouse - 5 min walk
- The Barnacle - 3 min walk
- Bar Harbor Beer Works - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Courtney and JR

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.
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.
Languages:
English
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