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Spectacular Ocean Views, Walking Distance To Town, Bike Into Acadia

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Sunset
Sunset (Back of House)
Backyard (View of Frenchman's Bay)
Foyer
Back Porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • 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
9 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Double Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Ocean Views, Walking Distance To Town, Bike Into Acadia

Bar Harbor is a magical place and 'Sunset' is the perfect home from which to enjoy all it has to offer. Walk into town to shop or eat, bike into Acadia National Park, kayak off the sand bar, board a boat to fish or whale watch or simply relax and enjoy the view from the back porch. You will find that everything is easily accessible from this spectacular home built in 1910 and listed on the National Historic Registry.

Sunset features 2 king bedrooms, 1 queen bedrooms, 3 full bedrooms and 2 bedrooms with 2 twins. It has 7 full bathrooms. We have 2 futons in the TV room on the 2nd floor and a twin bed in the TV room on the 3rd floor. We do limit adults to 16 but will allow up to 18 if small children are included.

For those not able to handle stairs, we have a sitting room with a full sized bed on the first floor along with a full bathroom not included in the count above.

Enjoy sunset on the glassed in back porch or on the patio, both overlooking the beautiful garden and Frenchman's Bay.

Bar Harbor Rental License Number VR2R24-111

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
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

Important information

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Property # 491861vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Criterion Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Agamont Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Village Green - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Aloha - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Downtown - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Geddy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Ocean Views, Walking Distance To Town, Bike Into Acadia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spectacular Ocean Views, Walking Distance To Town, Bike Into Acadia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Ocean Views, Walking Distance To Town, Bike Into Acadia?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Ocean Views, Walking Distance To Town, Bike Into Acadia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Ocean Views, Walking Distance To Town, Bike Into Acadia located?

Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Agamont Park and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is wonderful! If you have a large family or group of friends, this is an ideal rental. Large enough to have your own space and cozy enough to feel togetherness. Ideal walking distance to all of Bar Harbor!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location for a vacation week

Great houseGreat weatherWonderful town and activitiesFerry ride to Schoodic peninsula was a hitHouse is old and tired and housekeeping was very lacking
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Family Gathering

We love the location! Could walk to so many Places, shops and restaurants. The house held all of us comfortably. Our whole family could be in one place for a whole week!! It was the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn M.

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

Great stay!

Perfect location! Being only a short walk into town was great! No worries about parking. More than enough room to accommodate our guests comfortably. just a beautiful space and comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

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

Incredible location and lots of space!

Everything about the stay was great. Right next to downtown and the walk to Bar Island. A huge house with everything you need. Simple check-in and friendly hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

1910 Shingle-style mansion in the heart of Bar Harbor

Landmark 1910 Shingle-style mansion centrally located next to downtown Bar Harbor, just steps from the sand bar to Bar Island. House was as advertised; maintenance and operating features fine; booking and check-in process smooth. A perfect venue for an extended family reunion. (We booked the house for my wife's 70th birthday.)
115 West Street (front)
115 West Street (side)
View of sand bar to Bar Island and Frenchman Bay--twilight. (About 100 feet from house.)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

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

Bar Harbor 2023

Location was excellent. Very historic property and extremely unique.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Beautiful Bar Harbor Vacation

Our family enjoyed this property and it's proximity to town as well as the land bridge. It was wonderful to be able to walk to shops and restaurants. The house is spacious with ample room for large groups, as ours was.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L B.

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

Fantastic Bar Harbor Home

Great property for 3 generation family vacation. Plenty of room to spread out. Well supplied with necessities. Gorgeous outdoor space. Perfect location walkable to everything. Would definitely book again if vacationing in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

115 West Street

Plenty of room for our big family! Close to everything- walking distance is great. Would recommend to anyone with large group
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Golden Anniversary

We enjoyed Sunset with our children, sons in law and grand children. Wonderful location. We had a terrific time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Experience Bar Harbor the way it was intended

Large mansion built in 1910 within easy walking distance to center of town and the sandbar. Many great spaces to gather friends and family (glass porch, large dining room, large backyard). Plenty of parking, good washers and dryers. Very nice owner / operator.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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

Perfect family home

Extended family came together post-Covid and had best vacation ever! Perfect location, perfect for large groups. Angelique was a great host. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2021
You are welcome. Come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

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

Fits a Crowd in Can't be Beat Location

My family greatly enjoyed our stay at Sunset; the location truly can't be beat and the large house fits any size family and friend combo. Angelique was super helpful and easy to communicate with. Hope to be back!
Stayed 39 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful and spacious home. Within walking distance of everything in Bar Harbor. Weather was pretty rainy with Tropical Storm Lee just off the coast. Thank goodness for this spacious home. Plenty of space for grandkids to play.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen B.

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

Good for families

There was plenty of room for all of us. The kitchen was well equiped. Some of our family members we’re working online and there were several areas to insure privacy etc. close to shopping , interesting places to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

larry b.

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

Review

Nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Outstanding in Every Way

Best location in town. Quick walk to downtown, grocery store, and ice cream shops. There were three generations of a family - twelve in total...but no one felt crowded because there is so much room. Everyone loved the "old world charm" of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

kathleen d.

"Sunset" home well-named; favorite time of day!

Huge house, great for large families. Perfect location for walking to Sand Island and everywhere downtown. Ample parking. Three stories, lots of stairs; there is a good bedroom downstairs. Only 2 steps up to the front door. Quiet.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Best Place In Bar Harbor for our Family

Our 15 consisted of 2 grandparents, 6 parents and 7 children ages 6-17. Everyone had great sleeping quarters and room to be all together. The back porch looking over the land bridge to Bar Island was our favorite. Location was perfect for our activities of eating, shopping and hiking Acadia! We were especially impressed with the Owner's quick and positive response to our one request. Thank you so much for opening your home to our family. The wonderful memories of this place will last us a long time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David H.

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

Wonderful stay with minor issues

Overall we had a great stay at the property. Space to spread out with a large group and location can’t be beat. The house is steps from the shopping, food and drinks. Behind the house is the sandbar that leads to bar island. Had a couple of minor issues however , there was some significant staining on at least one of the couches as well as a not very clean floor throughout the house. Earlier reviews calling it old house clean is a perfect way to phrase it. Communication was ok but we had asked one question that was left unanswered by host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thanks for your review. The sofa on the back porch is an heirloom piece. It is a very unique alphabet print. It is cleaned regularly but does have an ink stain from a previous renter. We are hoping to find someone who can use the arm rest to get the stained area patched. The floors are swept and mopped between every renter. I will definitely let my housekeeper know to be more thorough - thanks for letting me know. I am not sure what question went unanswered but I sincerely apologize - I may not always be able to address everything immediately with Bar Harbor being an island and things taking time to get there but I do always try to respond quickly
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Worth every penny

I had never been to Bar Harbor and spent hours scrutinizing various locations, trying to figure out if this house was in a “good spot”. I will save you the work - it is!!! We LOVED this house and you cannot get any closer to restaurants, boats, beaches, lobster, shops, ice cream and more! Yet it still feels private. It’s a gorgeous house with everything you could possibly need. We loved being so close to the sandbar and spent hours everyday on the back porch. Easy drive to Acadia. We were pleasantly surprised to see fans and air conditioners running when we got there in August. Overall, just the most magical place to spend time with family and friends! My favorite Vrbo property to date!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia F.

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

Well Stocked House For A Large Group

Our extended family stayed at this property for a wonderful Bar Harbor vacation. A welcome feature that is not in the Vrbo website description is the number of appliances that accommodates larger groups. Two big refrigerators and a dorm size fridge where we kept drinks for the kids, two microwaves and three washers and dryers so that we could keep up with laundering clothes. In fact, if I had known there were three washer/dryer units I wouldn't have packed so much! It is located right next to a sand bar where we could observe the tide covering and then uncovering the gravel/sand walkway to an island. This house is walking distance to to many restaurants and boat tours. Acadia is a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, well stocked, lots of space

We stayed with friends and family, loved the historic charm of this home. We loved spending time in the back yard and sunroom. The house was very well stocked - lots of dishes, trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent (thank you!). Plenty of room to park, lots of umbrellas, flashlights, sunblock. Kitchen has everything needed to make larger group dinners. When we arrived furniture seemed to be in odd places, and there is a fair bit of clutter in the closets and pantry areas. Trash take out was as expected, however the recycling was not collected while we stayed and there was recycling from previous guests accumulating on the back porch. The upper rooms had poor air circulation - while fans are provided, stronger fans would be helpful. Lots of effort (more than average rentals) required when leaving - trash, cleaning dishes, stripping beds and starting laundry. Overall, we enjoyed our time in Bar Harbor and appreciate this home being shared with renters.
View from 3rd floor balcony looking down on back porch
View of house rear from the sand bar at low tide
The beautiful backyard
Plenty of room for frisbee or football, sunsets are beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Danny R.

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

Great Location, plenty of space

Stayed with a mixed group of family. It is impossible to beat the location and number of beds/ bathrooms. It was what I would call old clean ( to be expected with a house on the historic register, but bothered a couple of people in our group). Bedding and rooms were clean but some things seemed to lack a bit of maintenance(windows, landscaping, outdoor areas could use a bit of clean up/improvement. exposed plywood floors on the third floor, covert with rugs and carpet runners) Overall an excellent place that many in my group including myself loved. Lots of cool old features to explore in the house. If you are a neat freak and looking for a modern experience probably not the place for you. If you don’t mind clean old historic properties with unbeatable location this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
We make improvements each year to update our historic home. We do pride ourselves in it being clean so I am glad you found it such. Some of the things mentioned - exposed floors, original windows etc add to the charm and character of our old historic home.

About the host

Hosted by Angelique Bennett

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My husband and I fell in love with Bar Harbor 15 years ago when we visited with our first child. We now have 4 children and Bar Harbor and Acadia have become one of our families favorite vacation places; so much so that we decided to purchase Sunset.

Why they chose this property

Sunset is one of those special places that is hard to describe. Listed on the National Historic Registry, it provides a spectacular view of Frenchman's Bay. We fell in love with it the first time we saw it and purchase it 1 month later.

What makes this property unique

Sunset's charm lies in its historical beauty, its views and its location. We have done our best to furnish the house with antiques to maintain its old world charm. It truly is a one of a kind property.

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