Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location!
All the charm of yesteryear with the comfort of the 21st century! Experience the age of "the Rusticators" - the wealthy settlers of the early 1900's in this 1904 Victorian rumored to be built by J.P. Morgan for his mistress (he kept several, leading to the nickname for the street as "Mistress Row"!) Owned by architects/interior designers for the past 25+ years, the house greets you with charm and style in every space. Grand columned entry porch/veranda with ample space to sit, sip and people watch, English garden, delightful outdoor dining area with gas grill. Well appointed spacious and charming rooms, old world (but updated!) kitchen with bells and whistles, sunny breakfast room, copper-sinked butler's pantry/bar with wine cooler, expansive foyer with decorative fireplace, comfortable and tranquil living room, dining room for 10 with additional cozy sitting area, family room/home theater with fold out English sofa, 3/4 first floor bathroom. Two different stairs lead to four bedrooms, including a newly redecorated master suite (king bed), another spacious bedroom with a king bed, one with a queen bed (newly decorated and upgraded), and one with two twins. There is an additional queen bed suite (with full bath) on the third floor as well as a generous laundry room. Coveted village location - quiet and enjoyable, but a stone's throw to all the activities you can imagine. You can walk everywhere!
All check-ins are self-check-ins. The home is spacious and the yard is completely private, with several private entrances. The location is quiet, walkable to all of downtown and the shore, and it easy to get to the Park and to other areas of interest.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please observe quiet hours 9pm-7am
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Pets
No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Please observe quiet hours 9pm-7am
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VR1R25055
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bar Harbor
Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
West Street Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bar Harbor Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Shore Path - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Thirsty Whale - 4 min walk
Jordan's Restaurant - 4 min walk
Finback Alehouse - 4 min walk
The Barnacle - 6 min walk
Side Street Cafe - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location!?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location! on 18 May 2026 start from AU$1,387, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location!?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location! located?
This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of St. Saviour's Church and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Acadia National Park is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The location was perfect! We walked to dinner every night. The house is gorgeous and quirky with vintage details. Great size for 3 couples. The hosts were very easy to communicate with! 12/10!
Lovely home in the heart of Bar Harbor. Spacious, warm and welcoming - perfect for our family getaway. We loved how walkable the location was, close to everything yet peaceful. The front porch was a favorite spot to relax. The owners were most accommodating and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend.
Once we entered the property we were all blown away at how beautiful and spacious it was. Our host left us a bottle of Cava and small welcome gift, very thoughtful. Everything was clean and in order. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook and entertain our family. I was pleasantly surprised at the proximity to Acadia NP and walking distance to the town shops and eateries. We will cherish the memories we had there.
We loved this place! It was unique, beautiful, comfortable, and wonderfully furnished. Walkable. Great host. We’d stay here again in a heartbeat and highly recommend.
What a wonderful time we had staying here. Communication was easy breezy and David from housekeeping was great to work with. We had our grown children and 1 baby and close friends. Home was spacious and the floor plan was well laid out. The location was so central to everything which made walking with the baby carriage seamless. Thankful for Kay for opening her lovely home for all of us. Cheers
House was ready and clean when we checked in right after 5pm check-in time. There were plenty clean sheets, blankets and pillows for 11 of my family. There were many glasses, coffee cups, dishes, pots and pans. The house located at walking distance to grocery stores, restaurants and waterfront pier.
This big house had plenty of room for 9 adults. The house was very clean and the beds were nice. We were in walking distance to many things & the neighborhood was safe and quiet. Our hosts were very responsive prior to and during our stay.
We loved our stay at this large, historic home. The house was beautiful and clean and perfect for 4 adult friends. The location is amazing - walkable to the village. The front porch was a great spot for morning coffee or afternoon relaxation. The owner was easy to communicate with and there whenever I needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Bar Harbor and at this spectacular home.
My family traveled to bar harbor for a Thanksgiving getaway. The location was ideal and within walking distance to everything downtown bar harbor. Kay was a wonderful host and responsive during our visit. The house was beautiful and spacious for our group of 9. She left us a lovely gift basket with lots of goodies we enjoyed. I would highly recommend this property.
Maria B.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tina H.
28 Oct 2017
Amazing house and location
Very spacious house with lots of thoughtful touches including games and pantry. Super comfortable for a large or small group.
Very well stocked. As an older house had to look for the light switches but figured it out. Lovely back family room with a piano. Very comfortable beds. Excellent location in town. Close to everything
House was in a great spot and host was excellent with responsiveness and providing helpful information. The house has everything you need. It’s an old house so bathrooms and some aspects reflect that.
lisa m.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jenna E.
7 July 2016
Wonderful downtown location
We loved staying at this home. It was our first visit to Bar Harbor and we fell in love with both the home and the town. Just steps away is the charming downtown area with tons of shops and restaurants, around the corner is a grocery store, and a five minute drive gets you into Acadia National Park. Couldn't ask for a better location!
We thoroughly enjoyed our well long stay in Bar Harbor. This beautiful home was fantastic! Very conveniently located downtown. You can walk to just about everything. Less than 10 minute drive to Acadia.
Will definitely stay there again when we return!
We enjoyed our stay in Bar Harbor. The house has plenty of room for six adults and Kay provided a crib and high chair for our 9 month old. Very accommodating owners. Thank you!
Jean B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing Baileard House! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
22 June 2018
Wonderful rambling house, excellant location
We spent 5 days in Bar Harbor for a family get together. There were 4 adults and 5 children ranging from 15 to 23. The house was comfortable, had plenty of space and was centrally located. Would highly recommend.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing our home! We are delighted that you all enjoyed it as much as our family does! We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Overall experience was fantastic. Only issue was hot weather and no air conditioning in bedrooms. The second and third floors were VERY hot!!
Beth K.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Thank you, Beth! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We have definitely experienced some of the hottest weather we've known over the past few weeks. Gone are the days that the ocean breeze and the cool nightshade everything pleasant, sadly. We have thrown up the white flag and already have a planned installation of AC, so come back and see us again! We truly enjoyed hosting your stay!
The house might be my wife’s dream house: lots of character but nicely updated. It was a hot week and the AC was strong. The grill was clean and ready to go. There were tons of games and puzzles for downtime. And the location is exceptional. Just a block to all the action, but still on a quiet street. It was perfect for our mini family reunion.
Mike E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Kay and Augusto
We are a couple with four (now adult) children who have enjoyed living in Bar Harbor since 1995. After a five year search, we purchased this home for our growing family because of its size, location, intact historic elements, and great bones, but it needed a lot of work!! We are both architects and have lovingly restored this gem of a home to its glory while incorporating modern amenities/comforts (AC!) and our own touches. We own several other historic Bar Harbor properties as well -Emerson House, Mason House and the Cottage on Cottage - all of which we've lovingly restored and upgraded, We enjoy traveling (when not visiting our children 3/4 of whom live in Europe, or our family beach house in Brazil, we always rent homes when we travel and enjoy being able to provide similar comfort to other travelers!). At the end of our travels, we always cherish returning to this particular home, where we raised our family, made so many memories, and continue to do so. Outside of architecture and travel, Kay enjoys writing and Augusto is a magnificent photographer, cook and painter.
Why they chose this property
We purchased this home because having had few owners before us, it had retained most of its original features and charm, and as architects, we knew good bones when we saw them! Since then, the home has been totally renovated, and serves as an excellent design laboratory - even our most discerning clients have appreciated the hospitality and ambiance of this home! There is nothing like parking our cars and being able to walk to the grocery store, cinemas, restaurants, shore, parks, churches, and everything else Bar Harbor offers. One can enjoy the lively Main Street of Bar Harbor at whim, yet be back to relax on the tranquil tree-lined street in mere minutes. Sitting on the porch, we enjoy saying hello to the neighbors as they walk by, or dining in the garden on a delightful Maine evening!
What makes this property unique
The "butler's pantry" (the reason we fell in love with the house, though our eldest child was a bit disappointed there was no actually butler included!) the fireplaces, the wooden fretwork, the massive entry columns, oversized front door, the diamond paned windows...they just don't make them like this anymore! Elegant and spacious, but livable and oh, so well located!
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