Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]

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A room with a wooden bench, a patterned armchair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a window, and a poster on the wall.
A living room with a white armchair, a patterned rug, a television mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area with white appliances and a hanging pot rack.
A town with a prominent building featuring a large sign, surrounded by residential houses and a parking lot.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a large mirror.

Reviews

9.8 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
    Close to Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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  • Dryer
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About the area

Bar Harbor

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Downtown Bar Harbor, a neighbourhood in Bar Harbor. 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. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting.
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Map
Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Criterion Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Agamont Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Village Green - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace Grille - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage] pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage] located?

Located in Downtown Bar Harbor, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of West Street Historic District and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Acadia National Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Cozy and very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This historic cottage was close to downtown, and had everything I needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage has everything we needed and was very clean. The location could not have been better, walking distance to everything in Bar Harbor. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great rental! The Hosts provided excellent and timely communication, and the listing was 100% accurate. The location was perfect - we truly didn't have to move our car after we arrived. Quiet, plenty of room, clean and reasonably priced. Thanks so much for making our stay in Bar Harbor top notch!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place in the middle of town. Very clean. We will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect experience. Location is very convenient, next to everything. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay

Very comfortable, nice location, well equiped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage in excellent location

The property is perfectly located in Bar Harbor in easy walking distance of anything you’d want to do in town. The cottage itself was clean, and the host was very communicative. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Driftwood cottage was the perfect location for our family’s vacation to visit Bar Harbor and Acadia National park. Ideally located for walking to restaurants and shops in town as well as for quick access to the park. Would definitely stay here again when visiting Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a clean, cozy cottage with an included parking space, which is worth its weight in gold in busy, parking-challenged Bar Harbor. It is a house from 1850, and there are issues to be expected with a house of that age, like uneven floors. It was fine for us, but someone unsteady on their feet should be forewarned. The electricity is a bit wonky; a few outlets don’t work or work sporadically. Despite these drawbacks, we would stay here again without question. We could walk everywhere we wanted to go-the Shore Path, to Bar Island, the harbor, shopping and restaurants, and the Village Green to get shuttle buses into Acadia and around the island. Host is very responsive. This is a little gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in an absolute prime location! Quiet, clean, and comfortable. Loved being so close to the shops and water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic experience! Would stay here again

Cute little cottage right in Bar Harbor. My wife and I visited Acadia. This was the perfect place. The kind bed was very comfy. Awesome location to all the shops and restaurants in Bar Hsrbor and very close to Acadia. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing location

Cute and clean place. Perfect location to get anywhere in Bar Harbor and easy to get to the Island explorer. So the whole island is yours.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

This was our 25th wedding anniversary trip. My husband spent several summers in Bar Harbour, Blue Hill, and exploring Acadia. This was the absolute perfect spot to get to all areas and explore the island. It would be hard to return without booking the cottage again! It was perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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