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In Town and a Quick Walk to Acadia National Park

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A covered porch with wicker furniture, including a sofa and chairs, and a small table.
A living room with a brown leather couch, a round coffee table with a vase of flowers, a piano, and a staircase with a white railing.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden rocking chair, and a round coffee table.
A dining area with a table, chairs, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.
A porch with a potted American flag and a planter.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This 3-bedroom vacation home in the city center accommodates 8 guests and features 2 bathrooms. Enjoy outdoor activities like swimming and motorboating, while the patio and deck provide relaxing spaces. Nearby attractions include the Bar Harbor Historical Society and Village Green, along with shopping for your convenience.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Firepit available

    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

  • 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
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Toys
  • Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom

1 King Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

In Town and a Quick Walk to Acadia National Park

This newly renovated three-bedroom and two-bath house on Ledgelawn Avenue features a happy backyard, plenty of sleeping area, and a small office where an internationally best-selling novel was written. Really.

There's a grill outside on the deck, a second oven, a big gravel driveway and it's all in incredibly close proximity to Great Meadow Loop (for a hike), the Park Loop Road and in-town Bar Harbor. Lilacs bloom. Birds sing. And it's an incredibly happy place to enjoy Bar Harbor.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Please start a load of towels in the washing machine. Do not wash bed linen please.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VR2R26-331
Property # 4175787
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home 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 Cadillac Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Village Green - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Criterion Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • West Street Historic District - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In Town and a Quick Walk to Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at In Town and a Quick Walk to Acadia National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In Town and a Quick Walk to Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In Town and a Quick Walk to Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In Town and a Quick Walk to Acadia National Park located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bar Harbor Historical Society, Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Village Green and St. Saviour's Church are also within 10 minutes.

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. 139 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
The house was so convenient to everything and a great place to come back to after a long day . We loved Bar Harbor and Acadia so much . Great trip !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great house in a perfect location. We were glad to have AC in the bedrooms due to the hot weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and easy access to Bar Harbor, Acadia Park, etc. Well-outfitted and a very hospitable host and guide to the area. We were taken care of very well, and would easily come back to this property in the future for visits to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is a great location for both exploring the town and the national park. An easy walk to the Village Green to catch Island explorer buses, an easy walk to the Shore Path, and an easy walk to the Compass Harbor Trail (a hidden gem much less crowded than other sites at Acadia). Amenities in the house were great, and there were many thoughtful touches in the decor. It was a really restful place to stay. Backyard was fantastic for star watching on clear nights. Host was great with communication and very patient.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location of this house- so accessible to Acadia entrances, walkable to town, and just steps from the wonderful playground, farmers market, ballfields, and YMCA. Kitchen was well stocked and had plenty of storage and counter space. The fenced backyard, sitting area, and fire pit were lovely. We were able to see the Perseid meteor shower right from the backyard with very little light pollution. The host was helpful when we needed him and very friendly and helpful in sharing information about the town and park. This was a great base for our trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Please provide more information about parking. We parked accidently in the neighbors parking lot. They politely corrected us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2026
Hi Bernadette. I am sorry that you were confused by my parking instructions. They were included as part of the check in information that VRBO says was sent to you on Aug. 26 at 3 p.m., three days before your arrival. Those instructions read as follows and I am not sure how to make them any more clear. "Parking Directions: Our driveway is on the right side of the house as you face it. It is shared with our neighbor so please park on the left side of the driveway and if you have multiple vehicles, please park single file. Our neighbor to the right does not live in the house but does need to be able to access his driveway and park there, which he occasionally does. The garage is ours and you may pull as close to it as you wish/need but only in front of the left hand garage door. Thank you very much!" If you have any ideas, please pass them on to me and thank you very much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic centralized location. The home epitomizes the Bar Harbor experience. New England charm. Minutes away from hikes and adventure, and even closer to restaurants and shops. Couldn’t ask for a better family vacation. Lobster Boat tour, Cadillac Mountain sunrise, Beehive, Six Peaks, Acadia and St. Sauveur Peaks. Regardless of the daily event we loved being able to come back to the home. My family and I throughly enjoyed our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very comfortable house with room to spread out. Within a 10 minute walk to town & Acadia shuttle stops, restaurants, and less than 10 minute drive to access the many entrances of Acadia. Highly recommend Schooner Head Overlook for stargazing. If you have a piano player, you’ll love it. Shawn had tons of Acadia books and well lots of other books! We used the bedrooms that had A/C. The kitchen had everything we needed. It’s really a very charming neighborhood with a sports park behind. Close to the YMCA if you want a gym. It was really nice to have 2 full baths and a washer/dryer. This house was a great home base. Come to Acadia with a plan
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent family trip. The house is in a perfect location- walkable to all the Bar Harbor shops and restaurants and only a couple minutes from Acadia. The house comfortably slept 6 adults. Very clean and convenient layout. Enjoyed coffee on the porch and the smell of lilacs every morning. Host was very responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing! We loved the house itself and its distance to everything in Bar Harbor!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, fairly well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so charming and so close to downtown Bar Habor! It was exactly what we needed - we spent days out and about, and spent evenings at the house relaxing. Note: there are two full bathrooms but one is on the first floor (all bedrooms are on the second floor). It wasn’t any big deal; just be aware. They have lots of reading material and games, and the outdoor seating area is great after long days sightseeing. We mostly ate out but the kitchen is well equipped with all the basics (including wine openers ). Visiting right before Memorial Day was ideal because it wasn’t too busy yet. Loved our visit and this home away from home!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental for our time in Acadia! Walkable to Bar Harbour and easy access to the park. Well stocked kitchens, clean rooms and bathrooms, and fit our group of 8 well. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location, Great Property, Great Property Manager

We very much enjoyed our time at this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was very clean, and great location in Bar Harbor. We were able to walk into town to the shops and restaurants. The blueberry pie was a very thoughtful treat after a very long drive. It was an old home that was updated tastefully and we were very comfortable during our stay. Owner was responsive to my texts.Unfortunately I had to do some work, but the office off of master bedroom was a great space to get away for a little bit for some quiet work time.If you are an avid reader, this place is for you - so many books. Rekindled with an author that I used to read and had forgotten about. I left the book there and purchased it on my Kindle. :)The only suggestion I would have is to update some of the kitchen items. We like to cook and two of the pans have the non-stick coating which was peeling off, and definitely saw better days. Serving bowls would also be helpful. Only had a few small cereal bowls. That's minor and overall we really enjoyed our stay. As this was our first time in Bar Harbor we don't have anything to compare to, but the price was reasonable compared to other properties when we booked, so I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mother, daughter trip ❤️

The house was so cute and comfortable! Great location on the edge of town.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day Weekend Stay

We had a great time. Location was amazing. Place was nice and spacious. And super close to all the hikes.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice House close to everything

The house was great, larger than i expected. It was in a nice convenient location. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Bar Harbor

Great location. Walking distance to Main Street in bar harbor. Comfortable home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bar Harbor house

Great clean home and ideal location to the harbor and Acadia NP. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Cute house is within walking distance of the town! House was comfortable and the owner was very responsive. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was a breeze and the entire house, including the kitchen layout, worked really well for our family of six. Absolutely wonderful to be able to walk into town and a quick drive to the park entrances. Fire pit in the back, lovely front porch to enjoy morning coffee. Shaun was a lovely host! We cant wait to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

June stay

The house was comfortable and clean. The beds were comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bar Harbor Getaway

The home was extremely clean. Lots of homey features. Very well stocked. Beds very comfortable. Convenient location near to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house.

This house met all the needs of our family of five. It was spacious, very clean, conveniently located and had a really neat layout. We plan on staying here again, for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shaun Farrar

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One of us writes books for children and young adults. The other one has spent most of his adult life protecting and serving the people of Bar Harbor.

This house on Ledgelawn is where we spent a lot of happy time, celebrating the awesomeness that is Bar Harbor.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because we love Bar Harbor and its quirky, outdoorsy appeal. Ledgelawn Avenue has always been a place for families. Even though Bar Harbor is so small, thousands of trick-or-treaters come to our door. On the Fourth of July, the parade stages at the ballfield and finishes on this street. This is small town America at its best. Right here.

And then there's the park. You can run out the door, turn left and in less than five minutes, you are in one of the most beautiful places in the country.

It's hard to beat that.

What makes this property unique

We love the front porch, the neighbors. We love the way the lilacs smell in Spring and the way the cook-outs smell in the summer. The back yard with its deck and trees just beyond the fence, make you feel secluded even though it's just a short jaunt into town.

There are lots of tiny quirks in the house like an occasional old-fashioned light fixture, double ovens, and an overall light and airy feel.

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