Shop, Dine, Unwind! Family Home in Dtwn Bar Harbor

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A spacious living room with a large ceiling fan, a television, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with stools, a built-in oven, microwave, and refrigerator.
A patio with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a white building in the background.
A two-story house with a front porch and a small staircase leading to the entrance.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Criterion Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Bar Harbor

Downtown Bar Harbor, a neighbourhood in Bar Harbor, is home to this holiday home. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Village Green - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Criterion Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • West Street Historic District - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shop, Dine, Unwind! Family Home in Dtwn Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shop, Dine, Unwind! Family Home in Dtwn Bar Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shop, Dine, Unwind! Family Home in Dtwn Bar Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shop, Dine, Unwind! Family Home in Dtwn Bar Harbor located?

Located in Downtown Bar Harbor, this family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bar Harbor Historical Society and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Acadia National Park is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dee Dee is an amazing host. Could not ask for more.Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Everything was as described if not more. Amazing location within walking distance of downtown. Less than 10 minute drive to Acadia trail heads.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad everything matched what was described and that you loved the location, close to downtown and just a short drive from the Acadia trail heads. It means a lot to hear the property lived up to your expectations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and host
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2026
Thank you, Megan We are glad you enjoyed your time here
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bar Harbor

The house was exactly as described; location was excellent; DeeDee was a wonderful host! She communicated prior to our trip and during - wanted to help in any way possible to make our trip optimal; and it was wonderful! Highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2026
We thank you for a nice review on our place and also pointing out the how good the location is. We are glad you all had a fun time and enjoyed exploring Acadia—there is so much to see and lots to do here. Thanks again for staying in our home and for taking time to do a review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is PERFECT! Being right outside the Main St. are made it quiet, but walkable to shopping and restaurants. And it is only minutes from the Acadia Park Loop drive and Cadillac Summit. The accommodations were very comfortable: window A/C units and TVs in every bedroom, a full kitchen with all the appliances of home, a cozy living room area, and spacious bathrooms. In addition, our host was friendly and courteous. She even brought us a fresh blueberry pie!We couldn't have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2026
Thank you for a wonderful review! We are always happy to read that people enjoyed their stay and that they found it convenient to walk to town and grab a bite to eat, before checking out Acadia! You are always welcome if you return to the area again. Thanks again for choosing our place!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bar Harbor

Great location. Nice property. Fantastic host.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
Thank you for giving us a nice review. It was nice meeting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal property and even better host. One of the best VRBO we've ever stayed in (if not the best). Perfectly located in town, can walk to anything you need, but not super close in the dense mix. Was awesome for the fourth of July to do in-town activities and near the YMCA fields for the festivities. Also easy to get into national park when you're ready to do that as well. DeeDee is a wonderful host who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and pleased during our stay. I would stay nowhere else if we returned to Bar Harbor, was that good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2026
Oh, wow, what a nice review. The 4th of July is always a good time to be here in Bar Harbor. We have great fireworks, as well as the other activities, that happens on that day. It was nice meeting all of you and we are happy that you left with good memories after visiting Acadia! You are always welcome at our place should you return to Acadia. Thanks again for booking with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to town and Acadia.Host was excellent Kitchen was supplied with plenty of what we needed to feed our crew of five.Thank yoi
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
We want to thank you for giving us a review and letting us know you were happy, not only with the house but the location. That is so important when people would rather leave their car in the driveway and not have to fight the traffic every time they go out. The Island Explorer Buses have started up now, so that is a big help in getting to the hiking trails, etc. without moving their cars. Thanks again for staying at our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house. Lovely host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2026
Thanks for taking time to do a review for us. We are glad that you were happy with everything at our place and that you had a good time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house. Well located--you can walk to any attraction in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location! This was the perfect spot for our visit to Acadia. Easily walkable to everything bar harbor has to offer, cute playground around the corner and hosts were so gracious. Would recommend without reservation!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Long Weekend

My friends and I had a wonderful long weekend in Bar Harbor. The house was amazing. Super close to downtown Bar Harbor and the National Park. DeeDee and Scott were super helpful and welcoming. We hope to visit Bar Harbor and stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Solid place

Excellent! Great value for Bar Harbor
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved Bar Harbor! DeeDee and Scott were awesome hosts. Would highly recommend this property.

Excellent property. Easily accommodated 14 guests(9 adults and 5 kids). Great location, walking distance to restaurants and downtown shops!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Wow--I think everyone had a great time !! I know the kids were happy to check out the pool a little ways from the house, even though the temp wasn't 90 degrees. It was a new adventure for them, swimming in colder water, from what they were used to. BUT-- it didn't take them long to jump in. Even though the mornings always looked a little questionable, as far as the weather, it did clear, and you were able to venture off and check things out. Lots to do here as you know, with lots of shops and good food and outside fun. Thanks so much for contacting us and taking the time to do a review. We hope you left with some great memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The property is centrally located such that anything you need is a short walk in Bar Harbor. We really appreciated that the place is well-equipped and super clean, which made the stay very comfortable for our small family and the friends that joined us. The owner is very helpful and clearly cares about the place and guests that stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you Lori, for your import about our rental here in Bar Harbor. We, do, care about our guests and the importance of a clean and well stocked place when someone is on vacation. The location is especially important if you are in a large group and don't want to depend on having to drive to restaurants and shops every time you go out. Glad you all had a good time! It was a pleasure meeting all of you! Thanks again for taking time to do a review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in Bar Harbor

The property was spotless upon check in. Location is simply perfect - 5 minutes walk to town center, less than 10 minutes drive to Accadia National Park. The menagment was very attentive and friendly, going beyond expected to insure we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
We enjoyed meeting all of you and are so glad you and your friends enjoyed your stay at our place. I know the boys enjoyed the weight bench in the garage from what they told us. A little extra treat for the teenagers. Thanks for sharing your experience at our place. We look forward to seeing you another time. You would all be welcome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location! Very spacious!

The house was large with tons of room to entertain and sleep. The bedrooms were big with plenty of room to feel comfortable. Right down the street from the action, 10 min or less walk to everything Bar Harbor. Fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bar Harbor

Very clean, very quiet house, well supplied.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

50th Anniversary Celebration

Once again, we had a wonderful stay at this property. The owners are wonderful and the location is perfect for walking into town and biking into the park. We hope to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Hi ! Nice having you all back for another vacation at our place. Sorry I missed you this morning, I was there and then had to leave, before you came back for your vehicles. Thanks for leaving things nice and tidy. Hoping we will see you again in the future. Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip

The house was wonderful, very clean, great location, very comfortable. We were five women in our sixties, we get together ever year since the early 2000s and this was one of best trips we have had!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is exactly as advertised – except that they don’t tell you how fantastic the host family is! DeeDee and Scott made us feel welcome before we even arrived. The house is clean and well appointed. We didn’t need anything extra in the kitchen. The backyard is delightful in the evenings. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for a big group!

This house was fantastic! It's a quick walk to main street, and only about 10-15 minutes driving to Sand Beach inside Acadia National Park. Super clean, nice backyard, plenty of sleeping space, tvs in every room, wifi...we all really enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you ! We were really happy to meet all of you and to find out how much you enjoyed your stay and exploring the area. So much to do here and not enough time to do it all! You missed some really good fireworks on the 4th, but maybe another time you can bring your family back. You would all be welcome. 👍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

DeeDee & Scott were really excellent hosts. Great house for our large family, in a great central location. Easy walk to anything in town, and very close to Acadia entrance. House was very clean, well stocked, and they were super helpful with recommendations, and everything else we needed during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you, Dan and also to your family that joined you, for staying at our place for your first visit to Acadia. You traveled far, but I think it was worth it, to see and do all the things that were on your list for coming to Maine. ( I heard you even saw a couple moose up the the Greenville area) Glad you enjoyed the daily hiking trips. There are lots more that you didn’t get to do, I am sure, but maybe another time. Thanks again, it was a pleasure meeting all of you. (We are glad the kids enjoyed to Park Street Play Ground around the corner) Nice to have it so close by the rental.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, comfortable home. Great location

The property was clean, well equipped and comfortable. Ideal location. Short drive to Acadia hikes and short walk to downtown Bar Harbor. Dee Dee and Scott were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Hello Jeff and family, Your stay was short, but busy every day. So glad we got to meet you and you family, next time we hope to meet your parents. Thanks for doing the review, it helps others when they are looking at properties. You would be welcomed back anytime. Scott/DeeDee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing.

Place is amazing, perfect location and the hosts are the nicest hosts we ever met; hands down!! They made us feel like family. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for choosing our place for your first time in Bar Harbor. You got a lot in, but much more to see and do next time you are here. It was a pleasure meeting all of you. So glad you had a good time!!
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