Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive - 21.5 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Shell - 5 min drive
Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 7 min drive
Jordan's Restaurant - 13 min drive
Island Take Out - 5 min drive
Circle K - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly.?
As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly. on 22 Jan 2027 start from £999, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly. located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company and within 6 miles (10 km) of Acadia National Park and Bubble Rock. Garland Farm and Acadia Repertory Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Janice's home is located in a great location for ease to visit the park and downtown Bar Harbor. The setting is peaceful and Janice was quick to respond and also provided recommendations on things to do during our stay.
Thank you so much for this sweet house. It was. Dry flexible for our changing family needs and accommodated incoming participants. The house was extraordinarily clean and fresh. The request that we clean all the linens before leaving was a bit of a challenge.Thank you very much for your support.
This rental was just as described and pictured. Very comfortable and safe. Central to all the "must see" locations of Acadia National Park. We highly recommend.
Absolutely in love with this cottage! From the moment you arrive, it feels warm, welcoming, and truly like a home away from home. Janice has thought of everything, providing all the little touches and necessities that make a stay comfortable and relaxing. She is an excellent hostess—kind, thoughtful, and attentive to her guests without ever being intrusive. You can tell she genuinely cares about making sure her guests have a wonderful experience. The cottage is a special place, and I cannot wait to stay here again!
The location of this rental can’t be beat. We stayed a week with out toddler and it was so nice to have separate rooms and be so close to everything. We were 10 minutes away from a market, lake, visitor center, and more and it really made our trip so nice. The home is older and our main issue was the musty smell mentioned in other reviews. We kept windows open most of the time and that seemed to do the trick. No issues with check in and the host answered questions beforehand quickly. We would stay again if we ever make it to Maine in the future and would recommend this place for small families.
Janice’s home is cozy and in a great location. Hiking and food are close by. We thought we had an issue with the refrigerator and contacted Janice and she got back with us quickly and offered to remedy the situation if needed. Thankfully it wasn’t needed. Our family had a wonderful week staying at 8 Gemstone and 100% recommend. Thanks so much!
We had a wonderful and restful stay! This property was perfect for us and our 3 dogs. We would definitely stay here again should our travels bring us back to Acadia!
Our stay at Jan’s cottage was absolutely wonderful. The cottage is spotless, beautifully maintained, and full of thoughtful touches that made our stay extra comfortable. The location is ideal: tucked away in a quiet spot for peace and relaxation, yet just minutes from downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. It was the best of both worlds—close to all the attractions but with the privacy and calm of a retreat. It’s the kind of place you look forward to returning to after each day’s adventure.
Our family of 6 enjoyed our stay on Gemstone Way! The house met our needs very well and the location is perfect for short trips to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The house did have a lot of pet hair around, but if you’re not bothered by that it’s a great place to stay! We are very thankful for our time here and we hope to stay here again!
This property had everything we needed and it was the perfect location for access to hiking and biking. We’re already looking forward to returning next year.
We loved it. It was right on Mt. Desert Island and 10 min from everything, including entrance to Acadia National Park and downtown Bar Harbor. We got the best of both worlds- the town and people amd then went to our secluded quiet space at night. The house had everything we needed. We could not have asked for more:)
The home is in a great location, close to everything. Its small, but just enough for the 3 of us. The only bad thing i can say about the house is the musty smell. Noticed it every time we can back from our excursions.
Great Location, comfortable , everything you need for a short stay
This house is located within ten minutes of Bar Harbor /Acadia. It is well equipped with all you need for a week long stay. It was very clean when we arrived and provided all you need to maintain that. Checkin and check out was easy. Although we didn’t need it communication with the owner was available . We would definitely stay here again.