"Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Brand New Construction!

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, dark wooden furniture, and a large window providing natural light.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, pendant lighting, and decorative woven baskets on the wall.
A dining area with a large table and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a dark wooden vanity.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, beach near Hulls Cove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bunk Room

2 Double Beds and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this vacation home is near a water park 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's Visitors Center and Acadia National Park. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • beach near Hulls Cove - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 21 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Geddy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Galyn's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Brand New Construction! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Brand New Construction!?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Brand New Construction! on Oct 31, 2026 start from $2,404, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Brand New Construction!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Brand New Construction!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Balance Cottage" - Bar Harbor Luxury Living. Brand New Construction! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Newlin Gardens. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super beautiful property for a family gathering. Close to everything Bar Harbor and Acadia have to offer. Check-in was a breeze using the info provided by the host. We had a few meals in the home, and had everything we needed to make our time together special. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Kathy was outstanding in every way and did everything she could to make our trip enjoyable! I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Balance home is very special indeed. It is set in a beautiful wooded area. The house is modern and clean and very nicely decorated. The rooms were very comfortable and is equipped with everything we needed. The host, Kathy, is wonderful. She is kind, welcoming and a true professional. A great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Balance Cottage! It’s such a beautiful location and peaceful setting. The cottage was exceptionally clean, had everything we needed and was quite comfortable. There are so many beautiful spots to relax, and Kathy was a wonderful host. We had a rental car and drove into town and the Park each day. It was a convenient location for both. We would love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Very comfortable, clean and convenient
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. Seems new. Beautiful setting
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous forest stay

Our stay was incredible. Kathy was a fabulous host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable cottage great location

This cottage has everything you need to visit Acadia park in comfort. We enjoyed the fire pit and fire table as well as the comfortable furniture and kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pristine home in a convenient location

A perfect spot for our group of four adults and two kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property and great location!

The house is exactly as described and was in a good spot - far enough from town to avoid all the bustle, but close enough for convenience. Also just minutes away from Acadia. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cozy weekend getaway

Overall our stay was amazing. My friends and I planned a cozy getaway and got exactly that. The house is very charming and the area is wonderful. The owner provided great recommendations in the book for restaurants and things to do in the area. We all left refreshed and “balanced”!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

Great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay in Acadia / Bar Harbor

Our family had a wonderful stay and the host was communicative and available. 2 minute drive from Acadia’s visitor center and 6-7 minutes away Bar Harbor. Cottage was as advertised with beautiful interior and surrounded by trees - was lovely to look out the windows and see all the fall colors. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Our group of four had a wonderful stay at Balance Cottage. Extremely clean and comfortable. Great location for exploring Acadia, Bar Harbor and all of MDI. Kathy was very responsive as a host. Overall, I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House!

We loved Balance Cottage. Kathy was a great communicator and helped whenever we had any questions. The cottage is beautiful inside and out and is in a great location - just a few miles from downtown. I would absolutely recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing fall break adventure with the family! The house was perfect for our stay and very conveniently located. We were just a few minutes from Bar Harbor and even closer to the park entrance. The house is aptly named as the property is picturesque and the ocean view is breathtaking. We were greeted with a thoughtful welcome basket including wine and treats with local flavors. The house was very clean and the beds/linens were so comfortable. After long days exploring, we looked forward to getting a good night’s sleep. Our kids loved the bunk room the most! We very much enjoyed our stay in Maine and can’t wait to return to this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Kathy was absolutely accommodating, kind, and welcoming. For a couple visiting the area for the first time, she even helped us find our favorite places to go! The cottage was so clean, stocked, and just gorgeous. Will definitely make it my go to house to stay in 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

We enjoyed our stay. The location for us was great - out of the craziness of Bar Harbor but close enough to get to quickly. It was also very near the park entrance. The bunk room was a big hit and very thoughtfully designed with lots of drawers. We loved the privacy - although very near the owners house, the cottage is surrounded by trees so it was very private. We enjoyed the patio area, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Hulls Cove / Balance Cottage

Property and Manager were excellent. We were not clear that the view of Hulls Cove waterfront and fire pit were further away from the Cottage than we thought. Access was good but a bit of a walk and not a direct view of the water. Rest of cottage and amenities were excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

This beautiful property is located just out of Bar Harbour proper, you avoid the congestion of downtown and as soon as you turn on the street a sense of serenity sets in. Very well designed and the outdoor deck with fire table is incredibly peaceful. Would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Balance Cottage

Beautiful home, comfortable and true to advertisement. Only negative we found was the lack of seating in the living area. Could use another couch or chair. Great location, close to Bar Harbor and Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Reunion

The house was nice, clean and well laid out. The listing did make it seem like it was right in the water but it was not. The time we spent at the house was still very nice and the owner was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous home in beautiful quiet neighborhood!

We really enjoyed our stay in Balance Cottage! It was conveniently located close to Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park in a private, beautiful, & peaceful neighborhood. There was a lot of thought and attention to detail put into this gorgeous home. Kathy was a delight to meet, very helpful and accommodating, and she was very communicative. We would love to get to stay there on a future trip. Our only regret was that we weren't able to stay longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Beautiful cottage, not very relaxing.

The home is beautiful. The location quiet and outside of the bustling Bar Harbor. Walkable to a beach, park entrance and restaurants. Don't mistake this setting for idyllic. Our experience yielded almost daily contact from the owner, usually requesting entrance for multiple repairs and other regular inquiries. That said, we are a family of introverts who prefer to spend our valued time together to be undisturbed. After we checked out and began our travels back to MN, the owner accused our family of significant damage to the property. In ten plus years of enjoying VRBO, we have never had such an unpleasant experience. Sadly, it marred our memories of beautiful Maine. The "Balance Cottage" left us feeling off-kilter.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
Dear Colleen: I am sorry your visit left you feeling off-kilter. Balance Cottage is a brand new property, and perhaps was not a good fit for your group of five young adults. I was saddened to see the damage your group left behind to furnishings, the building, and even landscaping. It amounted to over $14,000 in repairs and replacements, including a television armoire, and a set of exterior french doors. As you know, I provided in-depth repair estimates, receipts, and photographs to document the damage done by your group. Even though your rental insurance policy paid only the maximum of $3000, I returned your $1000 damage deposit to you, so you would not be impacted financially. I covered the cost of the rest of the repairs myself. I wish you well with your future rentals and hope other property owners will not experience what I have. On a positive note, we were able to get all the repairs to Balance Cottage complete and Balance enjoyed a summer of happy visiting families, with zero damage issues. Although we are in residence only a couple of weeks each summer, when we are there, it is a joy to hear the laughter of visiting families filter through the property. Kathy
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