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Twin Gables House
house in backgroung of surf from April'07 storm
Sunrise in Hulls Cove
Covered Porch faces back yard. Two tables that seat 12.
Kitchen table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 142800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Village Green
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home.

Located on Mt. Desert Island in the village of Hulls Cove, Twin Gables House is a perfect home base for multi-family or couple groups. Guests can share comfortable common areas with family and friends while enjoying the privacy of a bedroom with its own bath.
One half mile away is beautiful Acadia National Park with opportunities for scenic drives, birdwatching, hiking, biking, rock climbing, etc. Three miles from home is downtown Bar Harbor with its myriad of shops and restaurants as well as whale watching and kayaking tours.


The house dates back to 1890. It served as the home to the families of pastors of the Episcopalian church in the neighborhood for many years. The mid 1980's brought a damaging fire. The renovations were done with a Bed and breakfast in mind the result of which was 7 ensuite bedrooms. Some of the original wood floors were saved albeit a bit worse for wear. Floor to ceiling windows in the living room and dining room add to the charm. A sprinkling of antiques and many original paintings, many by local Maine artists, adorn the premises.
After a busy day enjoying the many area attractions, the comfort of the Twin Gables house awaits you. A comfortable porch with grill and a large backyard lend themselves to cookouts. There is air conditioning available in all the bedrooms as well as the living and dining areas for any hot days you should happen to encounter. There is also Lakewood a short drive away family friendly and perfect for a refreshing dip. Note: Lakewood is in Acadia and you need to display your park pass in your car while you park there.

From the house, at low tide, it is possible to access an expanse of rocky beach which also leads to the popular Chart Room Restaurant - open for lunch and dinner. Just a little further lies the Hulls Cove General Store plus the local post office. The Hulls Cove Visitors Center is just a bit beyond that. It is possible to leave your vehicle behind in our ample parking lot and take the free shuttle bus into Bar Harbor and around Acadia National Park from approximately June 21 until Columbus Day weekend. If you bring bikes you can leave right from the house and get to the park roads and carriage roads from the visitors center. VR124-019

Property manager

Mindy Hill
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Amenities

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
I request that pets be kept off furniture and beds and any pet waste be removed from the yard.
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Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Property Registration Number VR124-019

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is by the sea. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Acadia National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. 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

  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • West Street Historic District - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Village Green - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 14 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home. located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bert B.

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

Great stay

Nice property and nice location. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

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

Family vacation

The house was perfect for our large family! Plenty of room and a beautiful setting. Melinda was great and very accommodating in spite of problems with VRBO. We would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

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

Wonderful place for a week in Bar Harbor

We loved this house and were sad to leave. Our group of 10 (2 grandparents and 2 families of 4) were very comfortable and had plenty of room to relax. We slept well.The house is extremely well-equipped. It was clean and welcoming when we arrived. AC in every room was helpful during warmer days. The location was very convenient and it was nice to have more space than we would have had closer to town.Would happily return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful family reunion from different states. The provisions were outstanding, such as spices, toilet paper,soaps, pots and pans, etc. The location was great for visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. We created so many memories as a family. The house was well furnished and provided lots of parking. The directions for finding the house need to be more specific.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

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

Beautiful place

We enjoyed staying here, charming, clean centrally located to our destinations, host was quick to respond to questions, accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Our stay

Nice, roomy, great location with short drive to the Acadia Visitor Center and the park's buses.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Home away from home

Comfortable, quiet, relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

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

Work trip

Lovely property, very close to some beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

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

Excellent home for large groups!

This home is perfect for large group as each bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom. The home is large enough that everyone can have their own space, but also everyone can come together for meals and hanging out together. The host is amazing as well! Would definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emily V.

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

Family Fall Vacation

Came to Bar Harbor for a Family Fall Vacation. The location of this property was absolutely perfect - just minutes from downtown Bar Harbor and even closer to the entrance to Acadia National Park. There was more than enough space for our family of five. We could have easily had another family of five staying in the house with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre F.

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

Great home for large families!

Wonderful home in great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Week in Maine.

Great location for seeing Acadia, bar harbor and the surrounding area. We had a group of 12, it was great having separate bedrooms and baths. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

A great stay in Maine.

We had our annual family vacation in Bar Harbor. The house was as advertised. Well stocked kitchen, good bedrooms with private restrooms, plenty of parking. The house was close to Bar Harbor and Acadia NP entrance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Great Location and Well Ppointed

We were a party of 10 adults and had more than enough room. Each room has its own bathroom with a shower which was great and we were able to all sit at the table to eat and play games. While some of the furnishings and decor were dated it was spotless and the TVs were large for viewing sports. The location is wonderful. Two of the nights we were able to walk to dinner. The Chart Room was outstanding. It was five minutes to the park entrance and only a bit further to get to town. I would definitely recommend this for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea C.

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

Very roomy & comfortable

We are a group of friends who try to vacation together every couple of years. We had plenty of room & the accommodations were fantastic. Kitchen was well stocked & outdoor space was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dobson S.

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

Great House-Great location

We stayed here as a family of four. The property is super close to Acadia so if that is a goal, this place is great. It is also very close to bar Harbor which is great too. Our trip included a blend of eating out (Beal’s in Southwest Harbor is awesome) and eating in. The kitchen is very functional and we made good use of the grill as well. There is a decent sized yard as well - made for good frisbee throwing and a nice back porch which faces the yard and grill. All of the rooms have air conditioning. Double laundry in the basement was prime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

College 50th Get Together

Charming house. Great location for activities in and around Bar Harbor. Large gathering areas in kitchen, dinning room, and family (living) room for catching up conversations with our group. Great to have a bathroom in each bedroom. Great stay. Would recommend for any large group (or family) gathering.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACKIE G.

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

Perfect Place for our Family Reunion

This was a wonderful home with private bathrooms to every bedroom which allowed all of us to enjoy each other while having plenty of space for our personal needs. The setting is beautiful: across the street from the ocean and only a few miles into lovely downtown Bar Harbor as well as Acadia National Park. So much to do for individuals and large groups. The owner was very responsive to all my questions before the stay. Can't say enough about this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margherita R.

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

Great for family trip!

The house was perfect for our family vacation. It was very convenient having a bathroom for each bedroom. Everything was very clean. The kitchen has what we needed to prepare meals. Mindy was very easy to communicate with and accommodating of our requests. The location is great with easy access to Acadia and Bar Harbor. We didn't find the road noise to be an issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., San Antonio, Texas United States

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

College buddies on their annual national park trip

Great location for visiting Acadia. The home is very well appointed and comfortable. We are a group of 7 “old” college buddies who get together once a year and visit a national park. So the house was perfect for us. There was a nice living room and dining room to gather and have great conversations but we also each had our own space to retire to after the end of the day. Loved the paintings most of which were painted by a local artist.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clement V.

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

Great for large groups

We spent about a week here. The house is old and quirky yet well equipped with all the amenities and space for large groups. We got rained out the entire week, however still had a relaxing retreat. It's conveniently located close to the park entrance and Bar Harbor. Word of warning, there are a lot of old books in the house which may affect folks that are dust/asthmatic/allergy prone. Great experience overall!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iva H.

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

Perfect for extended families

The thirteen of us stayed in the house from July1-7. Four teenagers in our group and the seven bathrooms were amazing. The house is roomy and has everything you’ll need. Coming “home” to this house after a long day of 4th of July festivities, felt comfortable and like coming home. Some comments on the road noise from Hwy. 3, which is true, so bring a sound machine for sleeping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

Ideal Accommodations!

Our family of 14 (8’adults, 6 kids) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mindy‘s house. We loved each having our own room/bathroom and lots of tables to spread out at to enjoy games and eat, The back porch was wonderful! Close to everything we wanted to do from trips to Acadia to downtown Bar Harbor. We enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen! The Hulls Cove beach was just a short walk across the road, and we made daily trips looking for shells and sea glass. Mindy was gracious and quick to respond to our questions. Thank you for a wonderful week, Mindy! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

3 Families 6 Adults 7 Kids

This property is as advertised. Great location. Very roomy for an older property and there was 13 of us and we never felt cramped at all. It was great all sitting on back porch and plenty of seating inside for dinner. It was nice to have the 2 washers and dryers ,and bathrooms in each room. Mindy even had a new grill ready when I emailed her the week before and said that our group enjoys grilling out. Location was far enough from town to keep it quiet, yet there was general store and small restaurants close enough for kids to walk or ride bikes and grab a bite to eat. Some of the trail to Acadia are close enough to walk/ride bike to since the Hulls Cove visitor center is just up the road. Overall great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Molly H., Mission, KS

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

Fantastic Family House

We stayed here with our four adult children, two in-laws, and two grandchildren and still had a bed and bath to spare! The hostess was the best to communicate with and despite the age of the home, it was super clean. It is a grand house, with good beds, ensuite baths, and two washers and dryers so you can bring less. The house feels like a lived-in home and is very comfortable for visiting board games, and movie watching. Not to mention grilling, boiling lobster outdoors, and playing whiffle ball in the backyard We cooked several of our meals and found the kitchen to be well-stocked with equipment and a very good dishwasher. (note, get your coffee pre-ground). The location cannot be beat, just outside of the busyness of Bar Harbor. Hull's Cove across the road for shell searching and rock skipping. Be sure and check out the local bookstore within walking distance as well as the breakfast sandwiches and lemon blueberry cookies at the nearby gas station. Sadly, we didn't make it to the Chart Room but it is walkable and well-rated. With that said, the house is on a busy road but set back a little. We had no issues with two young children present and we used the fans, window a/c, or our own white noise app to cover any noise. The comfy beds and good sea air made us sleep so well we didn't notice for long. If we ever get to make this trip again, we will stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mindy Hill

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I am a former Vermonter who moved to Mount Desert Island in 1979 at the tender age of 22, shortly after graduating from the University of Vermont. I fell in love with the ocean, the community of Bar Harbor and the park. I spent about 10 years as an over educated waitress at a variety of area restaurants including the Chart Room which was co-owned by my future husband. In 1989 I was able to hang up my waitress shoes and became the host of the Twin Gables Bed and Breakfast. I raised my two children while operating the b & b for 14 enjoyable years. But B & B's are notoriously time consuming so in 2007 we converted the house to a weekly rental and I have enjoyed more free time in the summer for park activities and the like. We summer in our cabin in the woods, about 3 miles from the rental house then move back in to the main house for the winter months.

Why they chose this property

My husband was working for the previous owner of this property when it was damaged in a house fire. The owner, after some consideration, decided to sell the house as is rather than taking on the renovations. Russ (my husband always the entrepreneur, saw it as a perfect spot for a B&B and the renovations gave us the perfect opportunity to add the private baths that B&B travelers so appreciate. Update: My husband passed away in 2020. I am fortunate that my son is able to assist me with the house and yard upkeep.

What makes this property unique

Probably my two favorite parts of the house are the kitchen window that has views of the ocean (though not as good in the summer as they use to be due to foliage growth) and the back porch which is open air and a wonderfully pleasant place to hang out in the summer. I find the location very convenient.

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