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Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home.

Family-friendly holiday home in Bar Harbor

house in backgroung of surf from April'07 storm

Covered Porch faces back yard. Two tables that seat 12.

Overview
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Location

Exceptional

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 16260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Place, Village Green
Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

About this property

Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home.

Located on Mt. Desert Island in the village of Hulls Cove, Twin Gables House is a perfect home base for multi-family or couple groups. Guests can share comfortable common areas with family and friends while enjoying the privacy of a bedroom with its own bath.
One half mile away is beautiful Acadia National Park with opportunities for scenic drives, birdwatching, hiking, biking, rock climbing, etc. Three miles from home is downtown Bar Harbor with its myriad of shops and restaurants as well as whale watching and kayaking tours.

The house dates back to 1890. It served as the home to the families of pastors of the Episcopalian church in the neighborhood for many years. The mid 1980's brought a damaging fire. The renovations were done with a Bed and breakfast in mind the result of which was 7 ensuite bedrooms. Some of the original wood floors were saved albeit a bit worse for wear. Floor to ceiling windows in the living room and dining room add to the charm. A sprinkling of antiques and many original paintings, many by local Maine artists, adorn the premises.
After a busy day enjoying the many area attractions, the comfort of the Twin Gables house awaits you. A comfortable porch with grill and a large backyard lend themselves to cookouts. There is air conditioning available in all the bedrooms as well as the living and dining areas for any hot days you should happen to encounter. There is also Lakewood a short drive away family friendly and perfect for a refreshing dip. Note: Lakewood is in Acadia and you need to display your park pass in your car while you park there.

From the house, at low tide, it is possible to access an expanse of rocky beach which also leads to the popular Chart Room Restaurant - open for lunch and dinner. Just a little further lies the Hulls Cove General Store plus the local post office. The Hulls Cove Visitors Center is just a bit beyond that. It is possible to leave your vehicle behind in our ample parking lot and take the free shuttle bus into Bar Harbor and around Acadia National Park from approximately June 21 until Columbus Day weekend. If you bring bikes you can leave right from the house and get to the park roads and carriage roads from the visitors center. VR124-019

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

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

I request that pets be kept off furniture and beds and any pet waste be removed from the yard.

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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 VR124-019

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is by the sea. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Acadia National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
West Street Historic District - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Village Green - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Geddy's - ‬7 min drive
‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬3 min drive
‪La Bella Vita - Harborside Hotel - ‬7 min drive
‪Stewman's Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive
‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home. located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette A.

19 Oct 2025

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

We loved our stay! The individual bathrooms in each room was a real plus! The house had plenty of space to gather, and to have privacy when desired. It was clean and well stocked. The check in and out were seamless. I would definitely stay there again and highly recommend the house to others.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell J.

25 Aug 2025

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

Staying at this roomy, well-appointed, neat, and very clean house was a pleasure for my large family. The tidiness, cleanliness, condition, and landscaping were all excellent. Take note that the house is on a busy street, but the street noises never bothered us. The many advantages, amenities, and condition of the rental make it a great choice and I enthusiastically recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS M.

10 Aug 2025

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

The house fit our needs to a T. It was very clean and well appointed. We enjoyed all of the seven bedrooms and en suite bathrooms. the location was very convenient. We walked to the shuttle bus stop and the visitor center was only a mile away. Downtown Bar Harbor was easily accessible via a short drive or during peak parking times, via the convenient shuttle. The kitchen had everything we needed. We loved it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

3 Aug 2025

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

Had a great family vacation for our extended family. Room configuration was great especially the interconnected twin room for younger kids to one of the adult rooms. Spent a lot of time on the large back deck and only bothered by bugs one night. Kitchen worked out great as we cooked two meals a day and had no shortage of kitchen cookware. Grill was clean and worked well also. Host was very responsive to any questions that came up. Would definitely stay again if visiting Bar Harbor area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

14 Sept 2024

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Beautiful place

We enjoyed staying here, charming, clean centrally located to our destinations, host was quick to respond to questions, accommodating

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

16 Aug 2024

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Work trip

Lovely property, very close to some beautiful views.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre F.

30 July 2023

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

Great home for large families!

Wonderful home in great location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

10 Nov 2024

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Excellent home for large groups!

This home is perfect for large group as each bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom. The home is large enough that everyone can have their own space, but also everyone can come together for meals and hanging out together. The host is amazing as well! Would definitely recommend this home!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

15 July 2023

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A great stay in Maine.

We had our annual family vacation in Bar Harbor. The house was as advertised. Well stocked kitchen, good bedrooms with private restrooms, plenty of parking. The house was close to Bar Harbor and Acadia NP entrance.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dobson S.

29 July 2024

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Great House-Great location

We stayed here as a family of four. The property is super close to Acadia so if that is a goal, this place is great. It is also very close to bar Harbor which is great too. Our trip included a blend of eating out (Beal’s in Southwest Harbor is awesome) and eating in. The kitchen is very functional and we made good use of the grill as well. There is a decent sized yard as well - made for good frisbee throwing and a nice back porch which faces the yard and grill. All of the rooms have air conditioning. Double laundry in the basement was prime.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iva H.

8 July 2023

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Perfect for extended families

The thirteen of us stayed in the house from July1-7. Four teenagers in our group and the seven bathrooms were amazing. The house is roomy and has everything you’ll need. Coming “home” to this house after a long day of 4th of July festivities, felt comfortable and like coming home. Some comments on the road noise from Hwy. 3, which is true, so bring a sound machine for sleeping.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

17 June 2019

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3 Families 6 Adults 7 Kids

This property is as advertised. Great location. Very roomy for an older property and there was 13 of us and we never felt cramped at all. It was great all sitting on back porch and plenty of seating inside for dinner. It was nice to have the 2 washers and dryers ,and bathrooms in each room. Mindy even had a new grill ready when I emailed her the week before and said that our group enjoys grilling out. Location was far enough from town to keep it quiet, yet there was general store and small restaurants close enough for kids to walk or ride bikes and grab a bite to eat. Some of the trail to Acadia are close enough to walk/ride bike to since the Hulls Cove visitor center is just up the road. Overall great experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Deb P.

15 July 2012

A Fantastic Home-away-from-Home!

This charming house was the perfect place for our family gathering. The location was perfect....across the street from Hulls Cove, within a couple of minutes drive to the Acadia National Park main entrance, 5 minutes to the town of Bar Harbor with wonderful whale watching ocean excersions, shops, restaurants, and close to fun little roadside Lobster Boils. We ate lobster everyday! We really enjoyed our Maine vacation. With 5 couples and a couple of kids, the house was great with 7 comfortable bedrooms and a bath attached to each. We lived on the wonderful porch, with lots of seating and shade. They even provided extra folding chairs, which came in handy when we went to the park. It overlooked the big yard and large paved parking area where the little girls had fun with chalk drawings and other games. The house is charming with tiffany lamps and other little touches. The two refrigerators and two washers and dryers were appreciated. I would decribe this house as perfect for a large group or family who love togetherness and each other's company, but do not want to give up their comforts and conveniences. I also appreciated the owner's (Mindy) willingness to answer questions about the area and in working with us. Thank you for the clean, organized home and for making it a memorable and special time for our extended family. You were the perfect hostess. I would recommend this house to everyone!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Oct 2018

Adorable house for a large group

We were a group of 14 ladies visiting Bar Harbor for leaf peeping. We enjoyed our trip immensely. The house was clean and neat. The kitchen had all the equipment and dishes we needed and then some. The view from the kitchen window was amazing. There was plenty of room for all of us. The house used to be a bed and breakfast, so the setup lends itself to lots of privacy. If someone wanted to sleep in or go to bed early, the noise was contained to the downstairs by a door leading to the upstairs. Our group particularly enjoyed the lovely porches. A nice touch was the bird feeders the owner has set up outside the kitchen windows and back porch. We saw deer, blue jays and squirrels in the yard. The bedroom I stayed in had a king size bed that was not the greatest quality; however all the rest of the mattresses in the house seemed just fine. The bathrooms are tiny but definitely plentiful, one for every bedroom. Just a heads up, it’s a little too far to walk from the house into Bar Harbor, but we did walk to a nice restaurant nearby. We had one little glitch while cooking breakfast: we ran out of propane. The owner was incredibly quick to fix the issue. She had someone there within an hour and we were up and running again! Thanks for the lovely stay! Would stay here again for sure. Oh, it’s incredibly close to the entrance to the national park. That was a huge plus!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

17 Oct 2025

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Winderful accommodations! Would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zena E.

9 Oct 2025

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We loved the home. Everything needed was there. The property was very well kept and anperfect location with access to restaurants and the Atlantic ocean. Will definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martha S.

31 Aug 2025

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Great Family reunión spot.

It was great with one bathroom per bedroom.House well equiped. Iit was 9 adults, Two Couples and we put two tables together for family dinners Ate out a couple of times and ordened lobster dinners at one of the many Restaurants close by. Busy Street. Too noisy.Checknout at 9am is too early. An extra hour would be nice special y when check in isnt till 4 pm.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

30 Aug 2025

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Very nice place with lots of brs and baths. Kitchen bright, two each washer and dryer a huge plus for 8 of us. Proximity of several restaurants and the Island Bus stop kept our car at the house for several days. Mindy was excellent towork with.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

16 Aug 2025

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Super easy check in. Had everything we needed for a full family. Kitchen was perfect and each bedroom having their own AC was a huge plus.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

26 July 2025

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

Large, convenient and lovely house. Mindy was wonderful and the house exceeded our expectations. Everyone had their own bathroom with AC, which we needed in mid July.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

S S.

15 July 2025

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Maine Crew 2025

Twin Gables was the perfect location for us. Walking distance to Hull’s Cove Beach, restaurants, and Acadia Visitor’s Center. Bar Harbor a short drive or bus ride away. The house was very clean and had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

5 July 2025

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

Wonderful place for a week in Bar Harbor

We loved this house and were sad to leave. Our group of 10 (2 grandparents and 2 families of 4) were very comfortable and had plenty of room to relax. We slept well.The house is extremely well-equipped. It was clean and welcoming when we arrived. AC in every room was helpful during warmer days. The location was very convenient and it was nice to have more space than we would have had closer to town.Would happily return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

3 July 2025

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Family vacation

The house was perfect for our large family! Plenty of room and a beautiful setting. Melinda was great and very accommodating in spite of problems with VRBO. We would definitely stay at this property again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bert B.

2 July 2025

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Great stay

Nice property and nice location. We had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

16 June 2025

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It was a wonderful family reunion from different states. The provisions were outstanding, such as spices, toilet paper,soaps, pots and pans, etc. The location was great for visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. We created so many memories as a family. The house was well furnished and provided lots of parking. The directions for finding the house need to be more specific.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mindy Hill

I am a former Vermonter who moved to Mount Desert Island in 1979 at the tender age of 22, shortly after graduating from the University of Vermont. I fell in love with the ocean, the community of Bar Harbor and the park. I spent about 10 years as an over educated waitress at a variety of area restaurants including the Chart Room which was co-owned by my future husband. In 1989 I was able to hang up my waitress shoes and became the host of the Twin Gables Bed and Breakfast. I raised my two children while operating the b & b for 14 enjoyable years. But B & B's are notoriously time consuming so in 2007 we converted the house to a weekly rental and I have enjoyed more free time in the summer for park activities and the like. We summer in our cabin in the woods, about 3 miles from the rental house then move back in to the main house for the winter months.

Why they chose this property

My husband was working for the previous owner of this property when it was damaged in a house fire. The owner, after some consideration, decided to sell the house as is rather than taking on the renovations. Russ (my husband always the entrepreneur, saw it as a perfect spot for a B&B and the renovations gave us the perfect opportunity to add the private baths that B&B travelers so appreciate. Update: My husband passed away in 2020. I am fortunate that my son is able to assist me with the house and yard upkeep.

What makes this property unique

Probably my two favorite parts of the house are the kitchen window that has views of the ocean (though not as good in the summer as they use to be due to foliage growth) and the back porch which is open air and a wonderfully pleasant place to hang out in the summer. I find the location very convenient.

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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette A.

Jeanette A.

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell J.

Mitchell J.

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS M.

THOMAS M.

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Brian K.

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

Beautiful place

Wayne B.

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

Work trip

Bradley W.

10/10 Excellent

Andre F.

Great home for large families!

Andre F.

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

Excellent home for large groups!

Patti H.