Thankful Cottage...a charming, romantic hideaway near the harbor renting Sun-Sun

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Historic Thankful Cottage circa 1850.....a romantic getaway in a resort
town with a long legacy of hospitality.

Thankful Cottage historic plaque...she is 165 years old!

Modern kitchen provides everything you need for dining in.

Living room with blueberry bowl! Can't wait for blueberry season. You can pick some yourself.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 3111 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Bar Harbor, ME

Bar Harbor Whale Watching3 min walk
Shore Path3 min walk
Village Green5 min walk
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

'Thankful Cottage' is walkable to all of downtown and is roomy for a couples or a party of three The cottage rents by the week, Sunday to Sunday.

'Thankful Cottage' is located in the Village of Bar Harbor near the Town Pier, Town Beach, historic Shore Path walk, and the Museum in the Streets self guided walking tour. Built before the Civil War, the cottage has been lovingly rehabilitated and features the perfect blend of nostalgia with modern amenities. The cottage has off street parking and is walkable to boating, shopping, dining and cultural activities. Bar Harbor is named for the 'bar' to Bar Island which forms the harbor. Bar Island, portrayed by David Maitland Armstrong in his late 1800's painting, 'The Bar, Bar Harbor', is visible from the cottage.

The entire top floor of the cottage is a king bedroom suite with two sitting rooms (one with water view), walk-in closet, full bath and deck with water view.

The first floor includes a fully equipped modern kitchen with full size appliances, living area with gas fireplace, den with pull out twin bed and a second full bath.

Wonder why the cottage is named, 'Thankful'? We traced the deeds back Thankful Rodick who in the mid-1800's lived in the cottage. While Bar Harbor is thankful that this little cottage has survived for 170+- years, we actually named her after the person Thankful.

The cottage, on the Bar Harbor Historic Properties list, is a popular destination for honeymooners and couples celebrating anniversaries.

We hope you will be 'thankful' that you picked Thankful Cottage circa 1850 for your stay in downtown Bar Harbor. What could be better after a day of boating, hiking and shopping, followed by a gourmet dinner, than a walk home to your own historic cottage in the heart of Bar Harbor?

Property manager

Sherry Rasmussen

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Seaglass Cottage, Driveway and Side Yard

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Travelling with kids? Consider George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

West Street Historic District - 1 min walk
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 3 min walk
Shore Path - 3 min walk
Village Green - 5 min walk
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Geddy's - 3 min walk
The Barnacle - 5 min walk
Leary's Landing Irish Pub - 7 min walk
The Dog and Pony Tavern - 4 min walk
The Reading Room - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Thankful Cottage...a charming, romantic hideaway near the harbor renting Sun-Sun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Thankful Cottage...a charming, romantic hideaway near the harbor renting Sun-Sun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thankful Cottage...a charming, romantic hideaway near the harbor renting Sun-Sun?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thankful Cottage...a charming, romantic hideaway near the harbor renting Sun-Sun located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of West Street Historic District and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

richard w.

1 Nov 2021

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

great place to stay

the only negative has nothing to do with the property. Bar Harbor starts to close down this time of year and alot of places are closed, but overall a 5 star place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sammie B.

28 Oct 2021

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

FRIENDLY

The cottage is located in the perfect place. We like to go antiquing but have never had the opportunity to stay in an antique. The 1850s cottage was so cool and the story behind it is fascinating. I would recommend this property, I don't think we could have stayed in a better place. A friend of mine has stayed in another property owned by the same couple that is in front of the Friendly Cottage several times. He is the one that encouraged us to come to Bar Harbor and stay here. I am so glad we did. AWSOME 7 days Thanks

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

27 Sept 2021

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

Vacation 9/12/21 9/19/21

Thankful Cottage is so quaint and the perfect place to stay while vacationing in Bar Harbor. The location is within walking distance to downtown restaurants, shops, paths, etc., and having a parking spot for the week was a huge plus. Sher is a wonderful host. She emailed information on the area in advance, met us upon arrival, and was available for any inquiries during our stay. We had a wonderful vacation and definitely recommend Thankful Cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

5 Sept 2021

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

Unbelievable awesomeness

We had a wonderful time during our week in Bar Harbor. There are so many things to see and do but best of all was our stay at Thankful Cottage. It is a 150 year old cottage just oozing with charm. The owners, Sherry and Ivan, are great hosts and have planned everything to make your vacation special. It is right in Bar Harbor so near everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

18 Aug 2021

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

Enjoyable Stay in Bar Harbor

Great property in excellent location in Bar Harbor. Hosts were extremely hospitable and communicated well. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sherry Rasmussen

We, Sherry and Ivan Rasmussen, have been involved the ARTs in Bar Harbor since the early 1970's. We own galleries and artist studios on the Bar Harbor Waterfront near the cottage. Ivan, who was once Bar Harbor Harbormaster, has spent most of his life near the ocean in his native Oregon and now on Mount Desert Island which is home to Acadia National Park.

Growing up, Sherry's beach was Virginia Beach in her native state. She traveled extensively as an international flight attendant. Though her travels took her to many beautiful destinations, she says that Mt. Desert Island, home to Bar Harbor, is truly one of the world's great treasures...and Acadia's Sand Beach surrounded by mountains is now her beach.

Ivan captures the beauty of the island in his watercolors that he
sells in his own 'ART on West' and other galleries.

We live right in the Village of Bar Harbor which is one of Maine's most walkable communities. And just like many of our Thankful Cottage visitors, we walk or bike into Acadia National Park from our home. A free bus runs from mid-June to mid-October from the Village of Bar Harbor into Acadia National Park and to neighboring Villages. The Village of Bar Harbor is surrounded by Acadia National Park and the nearby Bar Island is just a short walk from the cottage. Did you know that the 'bar' across the 'harbor' to Bar Island is the reason for the town's name of Bar Harbor? You can see the 'bar' and Bar Island from the cottage.

We love to share our community and island with visitors from around the world. You check in for your week at our ART on West: Gallery. We are there to get you started on a perfect vacation.

Why they chose this property

Rare is the opportunity to rent an 1850's cottage in a perfect resort location. For your convenience there is private, off street parking and the amenities of the world renowned Village of Bar Harbor are all walkable.

Because the cottage rents Sunday to Sunday, it is a perfect honeymoon hideaway after a Saturday wedding. It has also become a favorite for anniversary celebrations.

You will delight in the historic maps and collectibles that take you back to another era, yet you will enjoy the modern conveniences that make your stay enjoyable. Following the history of Bar Harbor, you can jump on the 'Museum in the Streets' free, self-guided walking tour at the near by Bar Harbor Club or other locations around town.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location. The cottage is near the water and close to Bar Harbor's most upscale hotels with their fine restaurants. There are also many wonderful restaurants and galleries just a short walk away. Right near the cottage are a group of artist owned and run galleries and studios.

Come home after a busy day of shopping, hiking, and exploring to your own cozy cottage with gas fireplace.

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