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Fully updated home-quiet street right in downtown Bar Harbor-off street parking

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A sunlit room with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A two-story house with a front porch, a central door, and a small staircase leading up to the entrance.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, a black metal basket, and a star decoration on the wall.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, pendant lighting, and a view to the dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master bedroom with private sunroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First floor full bath

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor full bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

About this property

Fully updated home-quiet street right in downtown Bar Harbor-off street parking

Dragonfly Cottage is an inviting, newly renovated home just 2 blocks from the Village Green. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home has off-street parking, open concept living area with gas fireplace and a wonderful 3 season porch. A few minutes walk will take you to Bar Island, the Shore Path, and all the shops/restaurants/groceries/cruises that downtown Bar Harbor has to offer. Bar Harbor Rental Permit #VR2R26-035
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2488532vb
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

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this cottage is in the city centre 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 power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Village Green - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Street Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Criterion Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fully updated home-quiet street right in downtown Bar Harbor-off street parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fully updated home-quiet street right in downtown Bar Harbor-off street parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fully updated home-quiet street right in downtown Bar Harbor-off street parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fully updated home-quiet street right in downtown Bar Harbor-off street parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fully updated home-quiet street right in downtown Bar Harbor-off street parking located?

Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St. Saviour's Church and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming house, great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect size for extended family and a wonderful location - walked everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loved our stay at this beautiful home in Bar Harbor! It was clean, well appointed, and perfectly located! We would love to stay at Dragonfly Cottage again when visiting Bar Harbor!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So convenient to the city! Our family all enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful visit! Parking was easy, everything was walkable, and the host was easy to communicate with! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, very clean, comfortable house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dragonfly Cottage was absolutely perfect for our family of 5. It was clean, comfortable, well finished and lovely. It was also within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and the grocery store. Thank you for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is exactly as pictured, spotless, and a pleasure to relax in. We loved the enclosed front porch for meals, and reading during downtime. Despite being right in town it was quiet, and it was wonderful to walk to cafes and shops, and bike or run from the house into Acadia NP. Hannaford grocery store and A&B Naturals food store are both within walking distance. St. Saviour's Episcopal church right around the corner hosts a summer music series on Tuesday evenings, which we enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful month-long vacation in Bar Harbor! Dragonfly Cottage was perfect for our family of 4, and its location was ideal and close to everything we wanted to see and do. We loved being able to walk to get breakfast or take a stroll after dinner. The house was very clean and was updated well but had all of the charm of an older house. The host always got back to us quickly and immediately fixed an issue that we noticed upon our arrival. She went above and beyond! We would absolutely return here; we loved it so much!
Stayed 20 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful and could not ask for a better amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious stay for our family of 5. Great location to walk to dinner in town and very short drive to multiple Acadia entrances.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bar Harbor Week

Great property in a great location. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location close to everything! Lovely porch and we enjoyed the big kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Very nice house. Comfortable beds, great location, everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, comfortable and great location

Beautiful and comfortable...the perfect place to stay to experience Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The location was great. A short drive to hike the Park during the day and walking distance to shopping and dinner in the evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We had a lovely time! Can’t wait to go back. The house is well located and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House, Great Location

Dragonfly Cottage was clean, well decorated, had an abundance of supplies and a convenient location. It was a short drive to Acadia National Park, and walking distance to shops, restaurants and the marina. It was the perfect place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4 nights

Wonderful House. We had the best family vacation. It was so nice to be able to walk to town for dinner, ice cream, shopping, or just to see the Ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cute house, great location!

We had an amazing time staying at this house. It was well-equipped with everything we needed for our stay! Within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants and the off street parking was great to have. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a wedding and the house was perfect. We walked to everything and it was a short drive to the park for hiking. Comfortable, clean, plenty of amenities including a high chair and pack n play for the grandkids. We had the best time exploring and then cozy mornings and evenings in this lovely home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Location is brilliant, close to shops and restaurants but on a quiet street with parking, house is beautiful and very clean. Host was very helpful and responsive. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bar Harbor Family Vacation

The most charming cottage in a fabulous location! We loved our stay here! The home was beautifully decorated, super clean had very comfortable beds, a well stocked kitchen and a wonderful floor plan. Our family of five adults were very comfortable here and look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING!!

Dragonfly Cottage was by far the best place we have stayed. We have stayed at quite a few places.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Perfect house in the perfect location. Communication was excellent. Our family can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great year

This was our second year staying at the Dragonfly and no doubt we’ll be back! We love the house and the location and find it to be the perfect home away from home! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Colleen M Shapiro

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We live in Massachusetts with our three children and have been visiting Mount Desert Island for 25 years. Rob and I first visited MDI in 1996 and immediately fell in love with Acadia. We started out camping at the Seawall campground before we had our children and then as our family grew we began renting various cabins/homes on the quiet side of the island. In 2017 we found a beautiful, old home on Bass Harbor and purchased it to use as a vacation and rental property until hopefully one day we will retire there (that property is Apple Cove, listing number 4812310). We have so enjoyed having that home on the quiet side that when the opportunity to purchase this beautifully renovated cottage right in Bar Harbor came up we could not say no. Two of our children are now in college with the youngest in high school and they all consider MDI their happy place. Our family has spent many of our best times enjoying Bar Harbor and Acadia and we love having the opportunity to share our homes and our love for the area with other families.

Why they chose this property

The location of Dragonfly Cottage is perfect for getting the most out of all that Bar Harbor has to offer with only a short walk to the water, the shore path, and all the shops and restaurants. The house is situated on a very quiet side street with minimal one way traffic and provides a quiet, tranquil home base for exploring Bar Harbor and Acadia. A quarter mile walk will take you to the sand bar across to Bar Island. A quarter mile in the other direction puts you right on the Village Green. Shopping, coffee, cocktails, fine dining, casual dining, lobster, breakfast, boat tours, the Shore Path, history, amazing views and Acadia National Park are all in the backyard of this beautifully renovated, inviting cottage. And the cottage itself is a wonderful, comfortable retreat with beautiful space for relaxing and spending time together.

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