Historic estate near Bar Harbor's Village and Acadia, with glorious ocean views!

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A large, white, two-story house with a spacious deck, surrounded by dense greenery and a dock extending into a calm lake.
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An aerial view of a property with a large building, a dock extending into a green lake, and surrounding dense forest.
A white building with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a view of the water.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to West Street Historic District

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1 (King)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (King)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (King)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 (Queen)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 (Double)

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6 (Queen)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7 (Set of Twins)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8 (Set of Twins)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 9 (Set of Twins)

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (Master)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Powder Rooms

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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 College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and rock climbing nearby.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • West Street Historic District - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Village Green - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Galyn's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic estate near Bar Harbor's Village and Acadia, with glorious ocean views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historic estate near Bar Harbor's Village and Acadia, with glorious ocean views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic estate near Bar Harbor's Village and Acadia, with glorious ocean views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic estate near Bar Harbor's Village and Acadia, with glorious ocean views!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Historic estate near Bar Harbor's Village and Acadia, with glorious ocean views! located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Newlin Gardens. Acadia National Park is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property for a very memorable experience. Great for large groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2026
Kelly, So happy to hear that you had a memorable experience ! We hope you will return. Best, Marla On behalf of the owners and rental team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing. The views were amazing. What the surrounding area had to offer was as expected and amazing. We love the property and its amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Hi Lester, Thank you kindly for sharing this very special review ! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit and found the property, the amenities, and the area to your liking. Kindest regards, Marla Jones, on behalf of the owners and rental team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Bayview estate exceeded our expectations. The house was delightful with surprising amenities that made our stay extra enjoyable. We lacked nothing and felt very comfortable and well provided for.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2026
Veronica, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that The Bayview exceeded your expectations and that you felt so comfortable and well-provided for during your stay. Providing those extra touches to make guests feel at home is the owners' goal. We would love to welcome you back anytime you need another getaway! Warmly, Marla On behalf of the owners and rental team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with a spacious patio overlooking the water. Large bedrooms and well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Charlene, Thank you for leaving a wonderful rating and review! We appreciate it and hope you will stay with us again. Kind regards, Marla J.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Bayview was such an amazing experience. Situated right on the water with an expansive view of the beautiful surrounding landscape, this house was incredibly accommodating for my family’s vacation, and the management was very communicative and helpful. I recommend this house to anyone who wants close proximity to town and to the beauty of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Eric, We are delighted to hear that your family enjoyed your experience at The Bayview and found our team to be helpful! A win! Please come see us again. All the best, Marla, on behalf of the property owners and rental team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Week in Acadia

Great place to stay, Beautiful sunrises
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Jeffrey, Thank you for your five star review! I am delighted to hear that you are pleased with your visit. Kind regards, Marla The Knowles Co.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful venue

It is a lovely home and we all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time to rate and review The Bayview! We appreciate it very much. Kind regards, Marla Jones The Knowles Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bar Harbor

Great house for our large family. Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. Loved the back porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

Excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you kindly for your review, Gail. We hope you will consider coming back sometime! Sincerely, Marla The Knowles Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

This was a great house and location for our family of 10. Plenty of room to spread out. Loved the quiet ocean views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at the Bayview. The property was just as described and our entire family enjoyed the home as much as our visit to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Thank you for allowing us to use your home. The Bushes.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and View

We loved the house and it’s location. Great kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hi David, Thank you for the five star review and compliments! Kind regards, Marla J. Marla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for extended family vacation

We had a great time staying at Bay View. House views and location were amazing. We frequently walked into town and were in Acadia in minutes. Plenty of space to spread out or to be together for meals, games, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Hi Kelley, We appreciate your review and booking! Thank again, Marla.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay for Large Family

Our extended family of 18 had a wonderful stay at the Bayview. We were enchanted with the home and it’s history. The location couldn’t be better with easy access to both town and Acadia. The pictures really don’t do this place justice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
David, Thank you for your kind comments and rating! Come visit us again soon. Regards, Marla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home and Perfect for a Large Family

We love the history and grandeur of this beautiful home! Great location, walkable to downtown Bar Harbor with stunning ocean views. Plenty of space for our party of 14 adults. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Susan, Thank you for sharing your feedback and rating for The Bayview. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the "stunning ocean views" and your large group had plenty of space to relax and enjoy the property. Kind regards, Marla J. The Knowles Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Multi Generational Stay

Beautiful views of the bay in this expansive private home. We appreciated the two dishwashers as we frequently ate in the large kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2024
Hi Chris, Thank you taking the time to leave this five star review. The views are pretty spectacular, agreed!! Best, Marla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Bar Harbor get away

Amazing, huge, historic house on the water. Very well equipped. Lovely lawn and dock. Was perfect for our extended family of 12 but can easily fit up to 18 which is their limit. Hiking, biking, swimming and eating filled the week...along with a lumberjack show and lobster boat trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Spent a week with friends at this fabulous place. Location is perfect. Easy walk into town, beautiful scenic views and plenty of room. We had 17 guests and we all agree it was terrific. House was clean and had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this rental for large groups and would use it if we were to visit Bar Harbor again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Cynara, Thank you for taking the time to write a review mentioning the cleanliness and spaciousness for your large party of 17 people! We appreciate your future recommendations. Kind regards, Marla The Knowles Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Rental

We had a party of nine and everyone was pleased with this rental. It has plenty of space for large parties. The description was accurate. The view from the back of the property is fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Megan, Thank you for your review and reserving through VRBO and The Knowles Company! Sincerely, Marla Jones
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home stepping back in time

This was a lovely experience for our adult family reunion. The location was ideal for access to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The home is a grand mansion of the 30's, well maintained, with plenty of room to spread out. We especially enjoyed evenings by the fire pit over looking the harbor. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2024
Caroline, Thank you for sharing your appreciation for The Bayview. Your review made us smile...we hope you return! Best, Marla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection!

This was the most unique and historic home we have ever had the pleasure of renting. We were here for a family reunion. There was plenty of room for us all and this beautiful home was perfectly located between the Village Green and Acadia National Park. We were pleased at how well equipped and clean the house was and thoroughly enjoyed the large back deck with the outdoor fire pit. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Laurie, Thank you for this wonderful five-star review of The Bayview! We are delighted to hear that the family reunion was enjoyable and the house was fresh and clean for your arrival. All the best, Marla J. The Knowles Co.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bar Harbor week with friends

Our group of 5 couples had a great week’s stay at the Bayview. It was a lovely historic home right on the Bay and close to town. We had plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy all parts of the house but most of our time was spent on the beautiful patio overlooking the water where we could see boats, sunrises and sea lions. The kitchen was well appointed and great for a big group. We loved being walking distance to town and a short drive to the entrance of Acadia. Great spot for a big group!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hi Kristen, Thank you for taking the time to share a review of your stay at The Bayview. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful sunrises and ocean views from the patio. Please come see us again! Sincerely, Marla J. The Knowles Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BHM

Excellent property, the music room needs a conversion as it is basically unusable space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb setting for a large family like ours. We had 5 family units, 18 in all. All the adults had comfortable, spacious bedrooms with great views. The kitchen was expansive, well-equipped, and suitable for multiple family dinner nights. We especially loved the piano room since we have many musical family members. To have a Steinway at our disposal was a treat. The house was quiet, interesting and historic. A bit like moving into the world of the early 20th century elite, especially with the old servant's call button panel still on the wall. The grounds are beautiful with a large lawn for games, a terrace for chilling, and a million-dollar view of Frenchman's Bay. It's an easy and picturesque walk to town or the sandbar. And, of course, Acadia is the best! We all agreed that it was a fantastic property and a memorable family vacation. I don't know if we'll be back since the world is a big place, but I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation

The house is exactly as described, meaning it is beautiful and grand. The location is perfect, as it is very close to town and the entrance to the Acadia entrance. I still cannot get over the use of the term "cottage" as this is a magnificent estate. The view from the backyard is incredible, from the sunrise from the dock, to the stars at night while sitting around the firepit. Each room is decorated beautifully. The stay was like stepping back in time to a wonderful, relaxing moment. I would highly recommend staying here for a Bar harbor vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2022
Mr. Glicken, Thank you for this wonderful review of The Bayview! We appreciate your kind words and hope you can visit again. Cheers! Marla J. The Knowles Company
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