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Central Bar Harbor. Family and pet friendly.

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Exterior
Back deck
Dining
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Criterion Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 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. Off street parking for two vehicles. No additional parking available. No smoking on the property.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VR2R26-354
Property # 141579
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

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 Watch Co 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Village Green - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Agamont Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Criterion Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Street Historic District - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Barnacle - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How much is parking at Central Bar Harbor. Family and pet friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Village Green and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Acadia National Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in the heart of Bar Harbor. Very nice place with plenty of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

Fabulous!

We had a great time at this property! Everything was wonderful! Location was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Our stay the week of 8/11/12

Everything was great. Comfortable and a great location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Fantastic Home

This home has everything you need for a wonderful stay in Bar Harbor/Acadia NP. Lots of space and steps from downtown. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Cute little house in a great location

Cute old house. Heat and bathrooms were a little quirky. But the location is great; walking distance to all major Bar Harbor spots: the car sat idle all week! Over all a very nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Awesome location

We had an overall amazing trip. The house was big and roomy. There were plenty of beds. The kitchen had sparse items, it we were warned from prior guests so we brought what we needed and are fairly simple travelers. The location was perfect. A literal stone’s throw away from Main Street.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very friendly, house was clean and it was very close to everything! We walked all over town. It was so nice to be so close to town. The only drawback was the TV or TV connections. It went in and out. We didn't say anything because we didn't spend too much time inside. But other than that, it was a great house. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bar Harbor Hiking Mom/Son trip

The home's location was perfect. It was only a block from downtown and easy walking distance to shopping and dining. The home's property managers communicated well and allowed us to check out two hours later, as we had a late flight. We very much appreciated their flexibility in allowing us to stay longer. The house had everything we needed to make a few meals while there. However, the house could use some updates, and if the owners did some simple things (paint, matching curtains, etc.), it would certainly enhance its appeal. If we return to Bar Harbor, we would consider staying here again because of the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

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

Old Gem Just Off Main Street

Spacious old home in almost perfect location for enjoying shops, bars and restaurants of Bar Harbor. There is a little quirky bathroom set-up on second floor with toilet in one room and shower and sink in the next, but owners weren't hiding this and that little oddity pales in comparison to overall comfort, spaciousness and convenience of this property. No A/C, but week we had was in low 80's to low 70's, so no problem. Large open kitchen faces big dining room - living room area, so great for large families to eat and gather. Despite being less than 50 yards from busy street, home was very quiet and peaceful. Plenty of off street parking (3 cars), and you'll be able to leave the cars parked because everything is so close, and free transportation abounds. We would definitely stay here again on next trip to Bar Harbor. Pat Berrigan
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill & deb C.

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

Great location

Great location and big space. We had two families of four plus a dog and there was plenty of room for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie N.

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

Perfect Location

The location of this duplex can't be beat. It is in the heart of Bar Harbor. The home had ample space for our family of 7. We really liked the layout with 3 bedrooms for our kids upstairs and Mom and Dad on the main floor. We wish the occupants of the adjoining living space had kept their dog from barking at 6:15 am a couple of the days, but it did stop eventually. A few condiments (salt and pepper) would have been appreciated, but overall a great experience in a historic home. We hope to return some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacie W.

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

Great location

Great location, the house itself could use some updates. It's old and the walls, ceiling are paper thin. Doors upstairs don't latch closed and the bed on the first floor makes a very loud noise when you get in it. Overall, the location is what would bring us back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace J.

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

Perfect spot right downtown but quiet and private

We go to Bar Harbor every year for a week and stay in a hotel downtown. This is our first time renting a house there and it was a great landing spot. Spent the days in the park and had dinners in town at night. The house was dog friendly which was a huge plus. Not sure what the complaint on the master bath shower were in other reviews. My son and his girlfriend are both over 6 ft tall and had no issues with it. Large kitchen, dining, deck with table and two living rooms gave us plenty of room to spread out. Only thing I would have liked were some basics...salt/pepper or coffee for our first morning there. Otherwise everything was great! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

great location very convenient to downtown, however bathrooms are challeging

The location is great. Very convenient for all restaurants and shops! We enjoying walking everywhere! The dinning table/chairs is limited to 5-6 people, not for a large family. Also if you are planning on doing cooking, highly recommend bring your stuff. there is very limited supplies. The most challenging part we found is shower. The first floor shower is very small. I'm 5'5" less than 130bl, I can only stand straight, can't bend. Beside TP and towel, you need to bring all your personal bathroom supplies. When we arrived we were giving a wrong set of key, So we struggled for 30 minutes until someone came over opened the door for us. However, on the check out. We don't have any flexibility for late checkout. Have to be out by 9AM. consider most check out is 10am or 11am.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay R.

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

Had a great time.

Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne S.

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

Great stay

Perfect for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sydney O.

Location, location, location

This house is in an extremely good location. Just walk outside and you are right in town with shopping and dining just around the corner. A short walk to the Shore Path was really nice for a morning walk. One word of warning...the Chocolate Moose is just about 50 feet away! Pretty dangerous passing that every day! Fabulous goodies in there. Also, highly recommend McKays for dinner. We ate there twice, delish! And great service. The house itself could use some updating, but we were relatively comfortable. The downstairs shower stall literally measures 3 square feet. It took some maneuvering to make that work, and I am a very small person. Better off to use the upstairs tub/shower combo. I am really surprised no one mentioned this in any of the reviews I read. The furniture needs an overhaul, too. I know renters can be tough on things, but the couches really should be replaced. Kitchen was well equipped but has the typical cookware...rather beat up. I know most people eat out, but I cook most of my meals, so I was sorry I hadn't brought some of my own things, as I usually do. There was a blender in the photos so I counted on using that when I got there. It was not there, so I had to buy one. All that being said, I would still rent here again. There was a problem with the water heater, but the owners had it up and running again in just a couple of hours. We sure appreciated the quick response. We stayed here in late April. A lot of shops were still closed for the season. Looks like things don't get going until around Memorial Day and early June here. However, there were still plenty of places to browse and some really good eats in town. And this time of year can't be beat for zero crowds. We went to Acadia almost every day and practically had the place to ourselves. Be aware, though, that the restrooms in Acadia were still closed for the season. I recommend this rental property to anyone who prefers to walk to most everything and would rather leave their car behind for a good part of their vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

Charming home away from home

Every member of our extended family found the Stork's Nest to be clean, comfortable, welcoming and well-suited for great wholesome family time. The location was right in the heart of Bar Harbor, yet quiet and secluded enough for us to relax in comfort. We found all of Bar Harbor to be a short walk from the Stork's Nest: Gift shops, ice cream stores, grocery stores, restaurants and the Harbor itself were all a stone's throw from our door. The owners were helpful when we had questions for them. The property was just as you see it on the website, so family members selected their rooms well in advance and moved right in as they arrived. How good is that? If you are on your way to Bar Harbor and have a family or group who need a good size house, give the Stork's Nest a try. We think you will like it.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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Snug in paradise

We loved staying here. We've been to Bar Harbor 9 times in our lives - started coming when our kids were small, and this time we had our grown children and their families with us. It was so great to show our grandchildren the beauty and adventure of Acadia. The Stork's Nest was the perfect house for us - tucked away in a peaceful, quiet spot, yet just around the corner from all the bustle and fun of Bar Harbor. Everyone's needs were met with this house, with plenty of room for all the families to spread out and then come together on the deck or in the kitchen for meals. Everyone appreciated the blend of modern amenities with the authentic, historical feel of the house. We hated to leave, and hope to come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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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