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Serene home with a deck, grill, firepit, board games, washer/dryer, & mtn views

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Living area
Property grounds
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Lamoine, ME
  • Place, Kisma Preserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Acadia Fun Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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1 Queen Bed

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2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

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Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serene home with a deck, grill, firepit, board games, washer/dryer, & mtn views

Sitting on two acres of semi-secluded land, this coastal Maine home is the perfect place to escape to. Here, the stargazing opportunities are brilliant and unforgettable vacation memories are inevitable! When you aren't hanging out at home, check out nearby Lamoine State Park, Marlboro Beach, Acadia National Park, and Ellsworth - for several shopping and dining options.

Inside, completely unwind as you gather on the comfortable seating in the living room and stream your favorite TV shows and movies. The home's well-equipped kitchen is a pleasant space to play chef amongst the updated appliances and ample meal prep space. When you want to escalate your cooking, step out onto the deck and fire up the gas grill.

The bedrooms are tastefully decorated with homey fixtures, soft linens, and cool air - thanks to the home's partial air-conditioning. Additionally, be sure to utilize the private washer/dryer when your clothes need to be refreshed.

As the stars make their radiant appearance, head outside and gather under the glittering twinkle lights around the firepit.

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About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Pirate s Cove Miniature Golf and Wild Acadia Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Lamoine, ME

What's nearby

  • Kisma Preserve - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Wild Acadia Fun Park - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Lamoine State Park - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show - 9 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hilltop On The Run - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jason J.

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

Great for Acadia

Had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Erin N.

Good Location

The location is great. On a quiet side street, but walkable (.5 mi) to town center. It also has a washer and dryer, which is nice. Otherwise, for the money your paying it’s a bit basic - pretty sure it’s a college rental in the off season, and that’s what it looks like.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay!

The house was very cute and in an amazing location, walkable to town and close to everything Acadia can offer. It was also super clean and pet friendly. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael ..

This was our second time staying at the house and we plan to come back in the future. The locatio...

This was our second time staying at the house and we plan to come back in the future. The location is great and the overall experience couldn`t be better.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie ..

The cottage was perfect for my family (2 adults and a 7-year-old). We loved being just enough on ...

The cottage was perfect for my family (2 adults and a 7-year-old). We loved being just enough on the edge of town that it wasn`t crowded, but still near enough that we could walk everywhere.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Cozy cottage

Norris cottage was perfect for our needs. Comfortable bed and living room and the porch was great for morning coffee and evening drinks with a nice view of the wooded park across the street. Angel, from Vacasa, was very nice and helpful! Would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie ..

I have been to Bar Harbor many times but this was my first stay at 12 Norris Ave. It was a great ...

I have been to Bar Harbor many times but this was my first stay at 12 Norris Ave. It was a great place to stay! Walking distance to downtown but away from the hustle and bustle. The cottage was very clean and welcoming, with a nice backyard to sit out in. It felt like home for the week.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ellie ..

Good place to stay, 10 minute walk from downtown Bar Harbor and a minutes drive/ walk to Acadia. ...

Good place to stay, 10 minute walk from downtown Bar Harbor and a minutes drive/ walk to Acadia. Good for a family but note that the staircase is very steep if you have young children. Comfortable accommodations, however mattress in master bedroom needs to be replaced.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wendy ..

A great house in a fantastic location - easy walk to town AND on a quiet shady side street. Very ...

A great house in a fantastic location - easy walk to town AND on a quiet shady side street. Very clean upon arrival with a well equipped kitchen. Our family of four took advantage of the the shaded porch for morning and afternoon relaxation, BBQ’d several nights on the gas grill and used the on demand” tv features to watch movies at the end of a few hot days of Acadia Park activity. Highly recommend this house and Bar Harbor/Acadia!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Anthony G.

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

High hopes

Online it seemed to be a good place for 3 to stay but there is only 1 ac unit upstairs and it gets pretty hot. The bathroom looked like it had black mold around the toilet. There were leftover things from someone else in one of the bedrooms. The beds were very uncomfortable as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
We are disheartened to read that you experienced issues that kept you from fully enjoying your stay. Our local manager assured us that there is only one AC unit upstairs, as it is not legal to put AC units in egress windows, but there are two HVAC units downstairs. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. The toilet was checked and no black mold was found and housekeeping was addressed about any items left behind by prior guests. While we acknowledge that beds will not suit everyone's specific preferences, we regret that ours was not comfortable for you and your comments were shared with the homeowner. We hope you will allow us the chance to provide you with a truly exceptional vacation experience in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Haessly ..

This was our family`s first visit to Bar Harbor. We loved our time there! This cottage was the pe...

This was our family`s first visit to Bar Harbor. We loved our time there! This cottage was the perfect place to relax after a long adventure filled day. Great location, easy access to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia park entrances. Walking distance to a couple park trails too. Another reviewer mentioned bringing a gate for the stairs - I am very glad we did this as the stairs are pretty steep. Our 5 year old had no issues on the stairs, but the 1.5 year old definitely needed to be kept off them. Our favorite walking destination each evening was Mt Desert Island Ice Cream!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hannah ..

Absolutely loved our stay at Norris cottage. A home away from homes and we even got to take our d...

Absolutely loved our stay at Norris cottage. A home away from homes and we even got to take our dog. The kitchen is really well equipped. Lots of cleans fresh linen and towels, the location is fabulous. Close enough to Bar Harbour to walk in but fare enough away to escape the crowds. We had kids and not only is Norris cottage on a quiet street but it’s literally a stones through from a fenced in wading pool. Our kids loved it. Also really close to a playground. Excellent bargaining tools with small people. We loved our time here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Noelle ..

Really cute place in a fantastic location close to town! We could and did walk every time we went...

Really cute place in a fantastic location close to town! We could and did walk every time we went into town, whether it was to get ice cream, get dinner and drinks, or do some shopping. One surprise we had was in the room with the two twin beds - it was small and set up so that the door couldn`t be opened or closed without moving one of the beds, which would obviously disturb whoever was sleeping there. In addition, they had some amenities for cleaning (e.g., dish and laundry detergent) but were missing some other amenities that would have been nice to have, like extra toilet paper and more cooking basics (they only provided salt and pepper). But overall we still really enjoyed our stay! The owners were very responsive and reasonable!
Verified

8/10 Good

Liana R.

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

Great location!

The location is fantastic. It was an easy 1/2 mile walk to the center of town, making it really convenient to hop on the Island Explorer or go to dinner in town. It was a good amount of space, with a reasonably sized living room for the 4 of us and it was great to also have a full-size kitchen. There were apparent signs of wear and tear on the house that slightly detracted from the atmosphere. This included a tear in the wall in the kitchen and the need for a fresh coat of paint throughout (clear areas where they tried to paint over patches but it doesn't look right). The larger concern though was for a slight moldy smell in the house and possible mold on the ceiling in the bathroom. These are all addressable concerns though and, again, amazing location!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Home was very shabby and sorely needed to be painted. Grass was not cut. Smelled musty. Window in large bedroom was missing a shade allowing the street light to shine in. I just had the entire interior of my home painted...walls, high ceilings, trim, doors. My home is larger than this rental and only cost me $3000 (6 rooms). The painter did an excellent job. I very much doubt I will go through Verbo again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Hi there, thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay, as well as any personal touch you found lacking. Moving forward, our local staff has taken immediate action and addressed your concerns so that we can prevent any further issues in the future. Thank you again for this valuable information as we always welcome the opportunity to improve. We understand how disappointing it was that the home was in this condition upon your arrival. Please know we strive to provide every guest with a relaxing stay. We hope to have another chance to impress you on a future stay.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

George H.

Not what the pictures suggest

We stayed at Norris Cottage in august 2022. It is an old Maine house that hasn’t aged well. The good - 2 people can stay well. The air conditioning worked well on the ground floor and was adequate though noisy in the main bedroom where it is a window unit. The Wi-Fi was fine. It had a dishwasher, washer, dryer though noisy also worked well. It is close to town and in a safe location. The bad- the furniture is all in bad condition including the bumpy, noisy mattress. You can’t comfortably stay in the 2nd room unless it is cool with low humidity outside. This room and the bathroom are extremely musty and stale smelling. The floor in the kitchen is deteriorating and ripping apart. There was a pile of deep dust under both beds. In our opinion, the pictures were nowhere near the reality. Think hunting cabin
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hi George. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review for us. We're happy to hear that our home was a suitable size for your stay and that the AC and wifi worked well. We are sorry that the appliances were too noisy for your preferences. We will be sure to pass along your comments about the furniture and mattress. Additionally we will ensure our housekeeping team is aware of the odor and cleanliness issues so they can be addressed. Thank you for staying with us. We hope that you'll visit again.
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