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Quiet Cottage in the heart of Bar Harbor 2025 Vacation Rental Permit # 1399

Family-friendly holiday home in Bar Harbor

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Living area
Interior
Large food prep area, new appliances, garbage disposal inside, gas grill outside
Here's a hint: You find the lobster pots under the benches in the nook!
Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4984 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Historical Society
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Cottage in the heart of Bar Harbor 2025 Vacation Rental Permit # 1399

Walk to everything downtown. Access the Park in minutes. Whether you are here for the stunning views of Acadia National Park or the freshest lobster in the country, you will be in the perfect location to enjoy everything that Mount Desert Island has to offer.

Our two bedroom home is located at the end of the Shore Path in a quiet pocket neighborhood. Walk one block to Main Street and you are in the heart of downtown. Restaurants, the Village Green, and shops flank the streets. One block in the other direction, you are at the entrance to the Shore Path. Catch the morning sun sparkling on Frenchman's Bay while walking past beautiful homes and gardens. Both Grant Park and Agamont/town dock can be accessed this way. Our home is walking distance to a gated playground that will accommodate ages 2-8. Furry visitors have plenty of options from this location as well. 1.2 miles down the road is the Compass Harbor trailhead.

Hop in a car, and you can be at the Acadia National Park (ANP) entrance in minutes. You can also reach the Park on bike – we provide two Trek hybrid bikes that are perfect for riding the carriage trails. Better still, avail yourself of the free, low emissions busses, the Island Explorer, as parking will be an issue both in town and in the Park. Most busses you can catch right from the Village Green minutes from the house.

After a day of exploring ANP or a lovely meal downtown, walk back to our quiet little neighborhood. Our cozy home boasts a sunporch with a reading nook, living room, and eat in kitchen with newer appliances (including a dishwasher and garbage disposal). We reserve the house for our own use so it is fairly equipped with everything that you might need. Sleep with the windows open and enjoy the fresh Maine air. Rest assure our neighbors are the best and there is no noise.

Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids will have a great time here! Ours did.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please tell us if you want your dog/s to visit.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house or on the porch.
Our home is a non-smoking home. No smoking, vaping, or other means of creating fumes from tobacco, marijuana, or other products is allowed.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number Permit 1399 License VR2R22-305

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Downtown Bar Harbor, a neighbourhood in Bar Harbor, is home to this holiday home. Criterion Theater and West Street Historic District are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ells Pier and Kebo Valley Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Bar Harbor Whale Watching and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Village Green - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shore Path - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • West Street Historic District - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Barnacle - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar Harbor Beer Works - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Cottage in the heart of Bar Harbor 2025 Vacation Rental Permit # 1399 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Quiet Cottage in the heart of Bar Harbor 2025 Vacation Rental Permit # 1399?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Cottage in the heart of Bar Harbor 2025 Vacation Rental Permit # 1399?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Cottage in the heart of Bar Harbor 2025 Vacation Rental Permit # 1399?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Cottage in the heart of Bar Harbor 2025 Vacation Rental Permit # 1399 located?

Located in Downtown Bar Harbor, this family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Village Green, Bar Harbor Historical Society and St. Saviour's Church. Acadia National Park is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for dogs. Super close to everything you’d need and far enough away from the crowds to be able to relax.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is in a good location for downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just got back from our annual trip and we're already looking forward to staying there again next year. We are very grateful to the owners for providing us with the opportunity to stay in their wonderful little cottage. We just love staying here because of the convenient in-town location (walk to everything), cozy space, and of course, great hosts. See you next year! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing week! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very conveniently located to downtown yet in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Perfect for our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice vintage cottage house. Reminded me of my grandma's house. Everything was clean with all the amenities. Enjoyed the closeness to downtown Bar Harbor and enjoyed that we could walk the harbor walk and end up on the street of the cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great house. So convenient to the Shore path where I headed at 5 to see the sky do it’s magic. Quiet neighborhood. Loved using the bikes in Acadia. The house is so welcoming and cheery. Beautiful flowers and rocks. Walk one street and you are at restaurants that will delight you. Owners so helpful and provide all you need( and more!). Some of the nicest people I’ve ever dealt with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing week in this adorable home in Bar Harbor! The home was very clean and Herb was very responsive and helpful in making suggestions for navigating through the town and Acadia. The location of the home is perfect. We could literally leave the car in the driveway and go everywhere we wanted by walking or taking the Island Explorer bus. It was great that not only was our dog welcomed by Herb but also was welcomed in the town with a plethora of water dishes, treats and dog friendly businesses. Moose enjoyed the Shore Path the most. Thanks for a great week, Herb!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

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

Great location!

Great location for getting to Acadia National Park and also for exploring Bar Harbor!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Comfortable retreat in a perfect location!

The home was very comfortable to stay in, felt like our own. The location was perfect for walking into the adorable town, to local hiking spots or catching the great Explorer bus to fabulous hiking trails. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Great Bar Harbor location

The cottage was convenient to restaurants and far away enough away from waterfront to avoid cruise crowds. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Maine vacation

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

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

great stay!!

The house had everything we needed and plenty of space for my friend. very cozy and is in a great location for exploring acadia and bar harbor
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

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

Wonderful Stay

The house is quaint and a perfect location for Bar Harbor. The neighborhood is beautiful and we walked into town many evenings for dinner or late night ice cream. Having two bedrooms is so nice with the kids, we loved hanging out in the living room after they went to bed. Also loved having a washer and dryer after going to the beach a couple days. We were surprised how well appointed this VRBO was! Beach towels, blanket, chairs, toys, etc all for use. Tons of maps and family games. Nice kitchen with plenty of supplies. It felt like home on vacation, just wonderful for a family. Thank you for such a nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia T.

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

Clean, comfortable and convenient

Quaint craftsman cottage, in a lovely neighborhood convenient to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

perfect location, cozy cottage

This house is close enough to everything yet far enough away to be quiet. The owners are friendly and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa d.

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

Acadia Cottage

Had a wonderful stay at this property. Easy walk to downtown. Great Location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tuba76

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

Great Stay

Great stay, great Host and had everything we need plus more. Thx Herb
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

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

Acadia Vacation

The property was clean, comfortable and convenient to Acadia and downtown Bar Harbor. We enjoyed being able to walk to the downtown area and not have to search for parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Another great stay at Snow Street cottage

We come here every year and we are so thankful to be able to stay at this property. The owners are very responsive when we have questions. The property is cozy and comfortable, and in an excellent location. We are already looking forward to our next stay. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

don H.

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

Great little cottage on a quite street.

We had a great time in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. We were able to walk where ever we wanted in Bar Harbor and could be anywhere in Acadia in under half an hour. The light house cruise and the carriage ride on the Carriage Roads were the best and something everyone visiting the area should do.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles E., Atlanta

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

Bar Harbor Stay

This cottage was in the perfect location. We were able to walk to town/restaurants and short drive to Acadia National Park. The location couldn't have been more perfect. I would definitely stay here again. We loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

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

Bar Harbor Getaway

Our stay in Bar Harbor was perfect. The cottage was so conveniently located to the downtown area. Which made such a difference in never having to worry about the limited street parking. We brought our pup and walked everywhere. The shore walk is just around the corner and takes you to the beautiful harbor park. The house had everything we needed, was well stocked and was very clean. Herb and Toni were very responsive hosts and offered suggestions on dining spots, (we loved McKays!) and hiking, (the Flying Mountain hike was gorgeous!). The home is very convenient to Acadia, less than 10 minutes. The park is beautiful! So worth a visit. We hope to come back soon. Thanks for helping make our trip so memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

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

Great location!

Comfortable and convenient spot. Great location, quiet but close to town. Easy communication with host. Recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHARON S., LANOKA HARBOR

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

Bar Harbor Break

This property's location to both Acadia Park and Bar Harbor, make it the perfect place to enjoy Mount Desert Island. Very responsive host was just the icing on the cake.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Herb Hess and Toni Mansfield

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Toni and I and the kids enjoy hiking, kayaking, Family Fun Day at Seur Des Monts in Acadia (in July). We've been vacationing in Bar Harbor every summer since about 1998. We all enjoy the friendships we have formed here, which have lead to visits back to the Island every Thanksgiving as well. When we're not here we enjoy gardening, rollerskating and rollerblading, the beach, and hangin' with the kids.

Why they chose this property

Toni and I had been vacationing in Bar Harbor for about 7 years before we decided to be part of this wonderful community. Every few years we would extend our own vacation from one week to two to ... You get the idea.
Now that we have the opportunity to share Bar Harbor with our parents and kids for a good part of the summer, we reluctantly depart but are very happy in knowing that we can share the beauty of this town, island, and National treasure with many others.

What makes this property unique

McKays menu continually changes and is perfect for an American or European taste in a beautifully restored home setting, often with live entertainment and outdoor seating available, too. Say Hi to Brian when you get there.

Life would not be complete without the Farmers Market on Sunday at the YMCA parking lot from 9 to noon. We're particularly taken with the Camembert cheese rounds that we pair up with baguette bread from Hannaford's and Palacio chorizo we bring from our winter home.

We'll take these treats to Compass Harbor (see our map on this listing) for a secluded picnic, dog walk, and restful afternoon.

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