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Sunlit cottage next to Acadia - sparkling full kitchen - 1 mile to downtown

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red staircase.
A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.
A wooden deck with a grill, a bench, and a door leading to a covered area.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a large window.
A rustic wooden building with a sloped roof, a front door, and a small window.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to West Street Historic District
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom_1

1 King Bed

Bedroom_2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_3

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom_1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunlit cottage next to Acadia - sparkling full kitchen - 1 mile to downtown

Discover the perfect family getaway at this centrally located cottage. Situated in a quiet, residential setting, this property backs up to Acadia National Park. It's also just a mile from shopping and dining in downtown Bar Harbor.

Inside, you'll find an inviting interior with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and lovely natural light. The two-story layout creates ample space for socializing and quiet time alike. Whip up delicious dishes in the sparkling full kitchen, configured with stainless steel appliances and ample counter space. Stream favorite films in the plush living area after fun-filled days on the water!

Things to know
Streaming available with own accounts. Please note that this property is one of four shared units within the Summertime complex.
BH STR License Number: VR2R26-067
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5248207
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this vacation home is in a rural area 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. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Street Historic District - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Acadia National Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Village Green - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunlit cottage next to Acadia - sparkling full kitchen - 1 mile to downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunlit cottage next to Acadia - sparkling full kitchen - 1 mile to downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunlit cottage next to Acadia - sparkling full kitchen - 1 mile to downtown?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunlit cottage next to Acadia - sparkling full kitchen - 1 mile to downtown located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Newlin Gardens, Acadia National Park, and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Acadia National Park's Visitors Center is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Check-in

6.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first time visiting Acadia and Bar Harbor so we didn’t know what to expect however the home really is perfectly located to all things-assuming you have a car. It’s located in a quiet neighborhood 5 minutes from Cadillac mountain. The shops and restaurants are less than a 5 minute drive. The space was very comfortable for 4 adults and a child. We didn’t cook but the kitchen appeared well stocked. Beds were comfy and twin beds are Extra long size.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2026
We are glad you were able to enjoy all the things in Bar Harbor during your recent stay at Summertime II. We hope you consider staying with us again on your next trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay!!

The place was cute and clean. It met our needs for our group well. Great location between bar harbor and Acadia, very close to island explorer bus route.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place two full baths, 3 bedrooms and a loft. Large sofa, kitchen with all you need. Clean and easy to get a hold of owner if needed. A very short drive to downtown Bar Harbor and close to Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to the action!

We were able to pop downtown or to the park in minutes! The house was cute and suited our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Good location

Good location, but the property was in bad shape and was dirty. No coffee or filters.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2023
Andy, thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. We will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience to discuss preventative measures and ensure the continued enjoyment of our future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful Acadia home

An excellent spacious, clean and comfortable 3 BR ( plus an attic bed) home with an equipped kitchen, a good sized living room in a very convenient location just a couple miles from downtown Bar Harbor and quick access by back roads to the park entrance Loved our stay and would highly recommend This home can easily accommodate a total of 7people including kids A nice backyard for chilling and barbecue and in-house washer and dryer Every room including living room has an A/ C unit or fan or both Will definitely return
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

Once we got in everything was fine. The humidity has caused some issues with the passcode lock. The guy was extremely helpful any time we called concerning anything. The house is comfortable and in a safe location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2024
Thank you, Jennifer, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Clean, Convenient and Comfortable!

Summertime II was just close enough to downtown Bar Harbor to get into town on foot or by car quickly, but far enough outside to avoid the hectic nature of a tourist town. The space was large enough for 5 of us to spread out and enjoy. Very comfortable and inviting space, comfy couch and beds. The back porch was a nice, private area for sitting out on or eating/grilling dinner. We cooked our own meals most nights and the kitchen was spacious and had everything we needed, just like cooking at home. Despite 3 other units being on the property, it was incredibly quiet and peaceful in Summertime II and our pup felt right at home in the space as well. 100% would recommend.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Bar Harbor

The lock code was not working so we contacted costumer service who gave us access to a single key to enter the house. He said someone would come to did the door code the following day but no one ever came. We had a single key to access the door for 6 people. It was frustrating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2024
Meeghan, thank you for your review, we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. We will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience to discuss preventative measures and ensure the continued enjoyment of our future guests. We truly hope we can host you for a more comfortable stay in the future, thank you.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Pros and Cons

We had a great time on our visit to Bar Harbor and this place is in a great location. The house is spacious, we had lots of privacy and the washer and dryer were super helpful. A couple of downsides to note - overall the place needs some maintenance. We learned it’s used for student rentals in the off season and this makes sense for the general condition of it. The rugs are older and stained and bugs get in around the a/c units. The kitchen isn’t well stocked, be prepared to bring or buy basics like salt and pepper, sponges, coffee filters. Finally, the responsiveness of the management wasn’t great. We had internet and TV issues when we arrived and no one got back to us until late the next day. For what we paid, I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A good stay at Summertime II.

My family and I had a good stay at Summertime II. The place gave us the space and amenities that we needed for our trip to Bar Harbor/ Acadia. The house is part of a multi unit building. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs (one king sized bed and one queen/ full sized bed) plus an open loft at the top of the stairs with a twin sized bed and a full bathroom upstairs. Downstairs there is a large living room/ dining room area with a decent sized kitchen, a bedroom with two twin beds, and another full bathroom. The kitchen has most of the necessary tools and appliances you would need. Very spacious living room/ dining room area. Washer and dryer are included. Somethings that definitely could be improved upon are the deck/ outside space. The deck and entrance stairs felt very unsafe. The deck is definitely old and seems to be rotting out. There were also no chairs for the outside space which would have been nice to sit outside on. The twin bed mattress were very stiff. Additional padding or replacing the mattresses would definitely enhance the stay. Queen and King bed were comfortable. The place was clean. Would come back again.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2025
Hello Anthony, thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're glad you and your family had a great stay and found the space, layout, and amenities well-suited for your trip. We appreciate your notes about the deck, outdoor seating, and twin mattresses, these are helpful suggestions, and we’ll be sure to review them with our local team for improvement. We're happy to hear you'd return and look forward to welcoming you back!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mixed bag in Bar Harbor

Location between downtown BH and Acadia N P entrance. Plentiful towels & dishes. Had amenities not listed (beds, AC, Washer & dryer) Quiet (except landscapers early 1 AM. Negatives: No window covering for bedroom windows; could see inside and too much light at 5 AM No seasonings, can opener, other usual supplies—starter supply of sugar, coffee, etc Opening around upstairs ACs let in lots of bugs. No working deadbolt on entrance door; part of door jam missing No response from text to property manager re above. Extremely long waits when calling 24/7 assistance number, then she couldn’t find our information and we got disconnected. Wrong internet password listed on front of Information book
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
Diane, thank you for reviewing your stay at Summertime II. We are glad you enjoyed the location and amenities. Thank you for the comments and suggestions to help us provide a better stay for our guests. Our apologies for the issues you experienced that were not resolved during your time in the home. Vacasa looks forward to hosting you in the future. Thank you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good home base for exploring Acadia and Bar Harbor

Pros- convenient location, about 1 mile to downtown Bar Harbor and very close to Acadia entrances. House was as described. Beds were very comfortable, kitchen had enough serving ware and cooking utensils. Fridge is brand new. Grill worked. TV is large and easy to stream from your own platforms. Large, comfy couch and adequate lighting. AC worked well. Supplies (paper products, cleaning supplies) were more than adequate. Spacious and quiet. Washing machine and dryer were unexpected bonus! Cons- There are no window shades to block out sunlight in the bedroom windows! This is a major oversight that needs to be remedied. I was exhausted from waking with the rising sun at dawn each day. Also, the cleaning job was not sufficient. The spare room on the top floor has unsealed cracks between the window AC and the window frame, so MANY insects were able to get into the room- and did! There were smeared bugs on the walls and ceiling when we arrived; I would expect this in a rustic cabin, not a VRBO house. My daughter had constant mosquitos, spiders, and even bees come into her room through those cracks. There are many amateur cosmetic fixes (holes, dents, shoddy plaster repair, wall lamps that hang loosely in master bedroom) that aren’t critical, but contribute to a feeling of a slightly sub-par vacation environment, and which could be easily remedied. Lastly, the shower stalls are tiny and cramped. Be aware of this if you are a bigger person.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
Mark, we’re so pleased that you liked the location and found the home comfy and well-appointed! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. That being said we apologize for any issues that detracted from your stay and have forwarded your feedback to the local staff so they can work to make improvements. We are happy to note that since your stay, the gap around the AC has been repaired and plans to install curtains in the bedroom are being discussed. We are so sorry that some cleaning details were missed and please know that our guest services team is available 24 hours a day to assist with any concerns you had during your visit. We hope you’ll give us another chance to better impress you during a future stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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