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Bar Harbor Small 1BR Condo: All You Need for your Getaway. Ideal Location!

Waterfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Brand new eBikes at no extra charge, May 2024
Front view of One Eden, my condo. Enter through porch at right.
Porch and condo entrance.
A good night for reading by the fire. New 75 inch Sony OLED TV home theater.
100% Boll and Branch best available linen and towels.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Bar Harbor Small 1BR Condo: All You Need for your Getaway. Ideal Location!

Military veteran-owned. Please contact me if you are a disabled veteran.
I purchased this small condo in early 2022 as my winter home: I am making a film about Acadia and I use this space as my launching pad and winter respite. Upgrades: Two Aventon eBikes with custom seats, 7.2.2 Dolby Atmos new home theater with 85" Sony HDR TV, Le Creuset cookware, bakeware, and serve ware, refrigerator, dishwasher, high-end bedframe, luxury bed and bedding, new desk with dedicated HDR monitor and workstation, a ductless heater and air conditioner, double-reclining LazyBoy leather couch, full-size washer and dryer, renovated bathroom, quartz countertops, and charcoal grill.
Please read reviews posted for my first three seasons. I treat my guests as if they were my own family. A portion of rental income goes to two charities I love: Friends of Acadia and PAATH, a Maine veterans organization. I have donated $1,000 to the same non-profits this year (2024) as well. Thank you for making this possible!
This one-bedroom efficiency condo is located at ground level for easy access and has the best location of any property on Mount Desert Island! You will be able to reach most eastern MDI hiking locations in Acadia National Park within 15 minutes from this downtown Bar Harbor location. When you return home after a day of hiking, you can park in your own off-street parking spot directly in front of your condo... and walk virtually anywhere in The village of Bar Harbor in 10 minutes! This is crucial because ANP has become one of the highest demand locations in the United States: Without dedicated parking it is near impossible to visit the village or dine at one of our many restaurants. Alternately you can bike to the park with the fully charged eBikes and skip the traffic congestion entirely!
The Village contains 99% of all restaurants, shops, bars and cafés on the entire island…and they are all within a 10 minute walk from the condo! This small two room efficiency home is appointed with a living room with exceptional natural light, a small dining table for two, and a kitchenette with full-size appliances to prepare your own food. I have the only wood-burning fireplace available in downtown Bar Harbor. I leave puhlenty of firewood on the property. Nothing beats a nice fire after a long day of hiking in Acadia during autumn, winter, and early spring!
The bedroom contains a magnificent king-size bed from Helix. The lovely solid wood frame comes from Tuft and Needle. All bedding, including down pillows and comforter are from Boll and Branch- the best available bedding and linen you can buy! I installed a new heat/AC unit in May 2023 so you can keep the window closed at night if you prefer.
It also includes a small desk with a 34-inch Apple XDR (HDR) Display, keyboard, and left and right-handed mice as well as an OWC Thunderbolt Pro charging and media station for XD, CFAST, and CF Express cards. I also provide a new B/W laser printer (paper and backup cartridges included) as well as a quality portable Epson document scanner. The internet connection is 350+mbps and is highly reliable. I leverage the best available modem/routers/WIFI from Nighthawk. I have a brand new Herman Miller Aeron chair with a nice glass floor mat.
The two new eBikes are very easy to ride and have superb hydraulic brakes too. I use them to access distant locations as well as largely inaccessible carriage roads built by the Duponts and Rockefellers in the 1920s. This is the only property in Bar Harbor to include eBikes with the property rental! The bikes are engineered so that you can allow the bike to assist you while peddling as much or as little as you desire. I have high quality helmets available for your use. Safety first!
Enjoy your morning coffee on the sunny patio, fill your day with hiking, biking and sea kayaking, walk 10 minutes to a slew of exceptional restaurants, and return home to watch your favorite movies on my Apple TV(600+ movies to choose from including all 2025 Oscar nominees). The unit also includes a brand new (2024) full-size washer and dryer should you need it. Woolite and Downy are provided as are stain removers and dryer sheets.
No pets or smoking please.
This is a carbon-neutral property.

You can spend your time fighting traffic trying to reach the park and the village or you can rest easy at this quaint, quiet and perfectly located condo!

Town of Bar Harbor Government Graft Authorization Code: VR1R25-009

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please see welcome guide for detailed instructions.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number VR1R22-104

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this condo is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Ells Pier and Kebo Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Acadia National Park and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Bar Harbor Whale Watching and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History 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

  • West Street Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Village Green - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shore Path - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bar Harbor Small 1BR Condo: All You Need for your Getaway. Ideal Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bar Harbor Small 1BR Condo: All You Need for your Getaway. Ideal Location!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bar Harbor Small 1BR Condo: All You Need for your Getaway. Ideal Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bar Harbor Small 1BR Condo: All You Need for your Getaway. Ideal Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bar Harbor Small 1BR Condo: All You Need for your Getaway. Ideal Location! located?

Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, this golf condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of St. Saviour's Church and Acadia National Park. Jesup Memorial Library and Abbe Museum are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay, everything was as described it could not have been better. Location was perfect, walkable to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
walking easy to downtown tv options were above standard.bikes were excellent. we enjoyed our stay here immensely.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication with host. Condo is conveniently located near Bar Harbor’s shops and restaurants, easy walking distance. The condo was small, but comfortable, with everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just a great spot centrally located right in downtown Bar Harbor. Phenomenal TV and sound system would recommend to anybody and especially that the owner was a former veteran of the arm services and contributes all our part of the rent to friends of Acadia. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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

Highly recommend: clean, comfy, convenient

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jay's condo. It was well stocked, had high quality bedding and towels and the location was perfect. The e-bikes were a bonus and we rode them to Acadia right from the condo. The condo is small, so I wouldn't suggest it for more than 2 people, but it's perfect for a single person or a couple. The owner is a wonderful person with great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised. Small, with everything upgraded, clean, comfortable. The space was great for the 2 of usWe loved the access to the e-bikes. We rode more than 40 miles on 2 different trips exploring the carriage roads. So nice to have them and to be able to go out on a whimIt was fantastic to have a parking spot and be able to easily walk wherever we wanted to goJay was a great host. He reached out by message and by phone and was available for questions. When we return in the future Jay’s place is our first choice of where to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Wonderful stay!

We absolutely loved our stay here! The property was very clean. The location was perfect! Super short walk to restaurants and shops in downtown Bar Harbor. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

daniel s.

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

Stay at bar harbor

Everything was perfect would recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Ideal location offering high-quality accommodations

The apartment is exactly as described. It is small, but perfectly adequate for 1-2 people. Everything - linens, kitchenware, appliances - is of the highest quality. Jay is extremely responsive to inquiries and clearly dedicated to ensuring that his guests enjoy their stay. We very much enjoyed exploring MDI and then returning to our comfortable accommodations at the end of the day. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great location

Easy walk to everything in Bar Harbor and a well-upgraded property. Would definitely recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Great Bar Harbor condo

Fully equipped condo with great location. Close to park, walking distance to bars, shops and restaurants. Perfect for our Acadia vacation! Jay is also a wonderful host with detailed house instructions and recommendations!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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

Great stay in Bar Harbor

Well-equipped, cozy condo that had everything we needed; very centrally located to walk everywhere in Bar Harbor. We did an awesome e-bike ride on the carriage roads. Jay provided lots of info and instructions were very clear. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana R.

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

Anniversary get a way

We had a wonderful time. Jay is a wonderful host. Everything was great. We will definitely come back again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

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

Great location with excellent communication from owner/manager

With real estate it's location, location, location, and for our purposes the location was perfect. All of downtown Bar Harbor was easily accessible on foot. We went to dinner and/or out for drinks every night for 2 weeks, and hit different spots every night.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F., Richmond, Virginia

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

Perfect little getaway spot!

The location couldn't be better. We parked the car and walked everywhere in town during our week-long stay. The condo was very clean, and the furnishings are comfortable. The owner really makes the most of a small space. My husband and I also appreciated the brochures for things to do in Bar Harbor and the hiking maps for Acadia National Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan and Philip K.

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

Cozy, Comfortable, Convenient

Well equipped, good use of space, and we could walk everywhere downtown. Comfortable bed and bedding. We enjoyed all the comforts of Jay’s home because he lives there part of the year. We like a Vrbo with a house manual of instructions and Jay’s was detailed, even including pictures. My husband admired the e-bikes tho we didn’t get to use them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Perfect

Jay’s place is a small, cozy ground level condo on a quiet one-way street in Bar Harbor that is easily walkable to all the town has to offer and just a quick car trip to explore Acadia and other places of interest on Mount Desert Island. We loved the location and really appreciated the comfortable bed and high quality sheets and towels! It was too warm to use the wood burning fireplace while we were there, but it’s great that it is there! We also liked that we could open the windows when it cooled down at night and use the AC when needed! Jay and Nicole were both very easy to communicate with and very responsive! Jay was so kind to give me a gift for my 40th birthday (the reason for our trip) AND he donates the profits he makes from renting the condo to some wonderful charities!!! We loved staying here!! Thank you Jay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I loved the property. Everything you would need is provided-plus some things you could use to really enjoy Acadia.We’re in our mid 60’s so we didn’t try the bikes,but being so close to everything in Bar Harbor makes walking everywhere very convenient.The total comfort of this unit made this one of the best vacations we’ve ever had.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific rental! E-bikes were a big plus. And Jay has taken care of all of the details. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Easy and central to town and all things Acadia national Park. Wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I booked this for my husband who was attending an event in Bar Harbor. He said it was all an A, from checking into the property to the top quality of everything inside the unit (Boll & Branch sheets! If you know, you know!), bed, AV system, furniture. I communicated with Jay and he was always extremely responsive prior to the stay - we never had any need to communicate with him during the stay. The location was perfect, walkable to everything downtown, and the onsite parking is invaluable. We are very picky and this place was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's small but has it all! We enjoyed our stay and the fact that it is tucked away within Bar Harbor was a plus. We took the buses to Acadia and hiked beehive and around. The e-bikes were fun and made the carriage roads easier. We cannot say enough about how nice everything was.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome stay! Jay is a terrific host who is incredibly thorough and responsive. The condo is a little cozy for two people, but everything about it is top notch! The location is terrific, a short walk from the center of town and tons of bars, restaurants, and the Island Explorer. The condo is equipped with top notch accessories - towels, sheets, the bed, etc. - and an amazing TV?Surround sound system! I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rusty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great like place to use as a base for exploring Bar Harbor and Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jay

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I served on the president's Counter-Terror Task Force for over a decade, then retired in 2015. I underwent extensive medical treatment at Walter Reed, then attended Corcoran College (MA in New Media) and American University (MFA, Film). I am satisfying a lifelong dream as an environmental filmmaker. My next film will be on Acadia- see infraredcinema.com for details. I am a former marathoner. Injuries to my spine and cervix limit my scope of activities. However I am able to swim, lift weights, bike, sea kayak, and hike with 20 pounds of cinema and audio kit on my back. I spend most of the winter with ice cleats on my boots filming on top of Acadia's mountains as well as along the eastern edge below Schoodic Head. I also launch my aerial camera from my sea kayak. Where there is beauty and risk you will find me.

Why they chose this property

No better location on all of Mount Desert Island. My condo is situated at the end of a quiet one-way non-commercial street. It takes 10 minutes or less to get to any restaurant you want. Even the supermarket is a short 6 minute walk. I love it here! And kind people too.

What makes this property unique

Abundant peace!

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