Bar Harbor Suite Under The Eaves

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bar Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park4 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center10 min drive
Village Green15 min drive
Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)119 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Suite Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Suite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our 1847 farmhouse is centrally located on Mt.Desert Island. A private entrance leads to an upstairs, sunlit, suite with a queen bedroom, living room with futon, private bath, and kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffeemaker.

The house and stable, which once served the livery needs of Mt. Desert, are located on one of the major island roads. Acadia NP, Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and the 'Quiet Side' of MDI are all close by, but be prepared for summer traffic.

The space
This newly renovated suite is tucked under the exposed, hand hewn beams of this 1847 Cape. Bands of the original timber-framing have been left exposed; wide plank floors have been newly refinished. The bathroom and kitchenette are brand new. The suite is bright, well-lit, and warmly and comfortably furnished. Wifi is available.

Guest access
Our guests will enjoy the entire upstairs floor of our house, with a small sitting deck at their private front entrance. The stairs to the second floor are original to the house, which was built in the 1840's, so they are a little steeper than usual. Ample parking is available.

Other things to note
Directly across the road you'll find a well-stocked general store -- some of the best sandwiches on the island -- a brew pub and barbeque restaurant.

Country roads that are great short-cuts to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park end right at our property. We're located in the township of Bar Harbor but not in the busy hub itself...Our location is on one of two main roads on the island. The good news is that we are centrally located for exploring all parts of MDI. The entrance to Acadia National Park is 5 miles away. Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Seal Harbor and the rest of Mount Desert Island are all easy to get to from our location. The downside is that the road is busy and there is traffic noise.

Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

This apartment is located in Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor Whale Watching 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 George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 4 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 10 min drive
Village Green - 15 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 16 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 25 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 10 min drive
Shell - 3 min drive
Mainely Meat Bar-B-Que Dreamwood Hill - 10 min drive
The Chart Room - 9 min drive
Lunt's Lobster Pound - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bar Harbor Suite Under The Eaves pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bar Harbor Suite Under The Eaves?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bar Harbor Suite Under The Eaves?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bar Harbor Suite Under The Eaves located?

Situated in Bar Harbor, this apartment building is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Acadia National Park. Thompson Island Information Center and Acadia Repertory Theater are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

29 October 2023

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

Jane and Paul's Suite

Overall, the trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park was wonderful. The hosts were quick to respond to messages (prior to coming). Paul met us upon arrival. He showed us around and provided a print out of recommended hikes and offered restaurant suggestions. The place was very clean and matched the description/pictures. It was stocked with all the needed home/bathroom stuff - dishes, glasses, silverware, shampoo, tissue, paper towels, bath towels, soap etc. The hosts also provided snacks and some breakfast food as well as a very tasty beverages in the place. Jane and Paul were kind to let us borrow some hiking poles which were useful on some of the hikes we did. THANK YOU! The property has a firepit which we took advantage of on our last night there. The hosts provided the firewood, and lighter which was super kind. Things to consider before booking 1) The property is close to a major road, so you can hear cars and trucks (which was in other reviews). 2) We had a lot of issues with locking and unlocking the door so that was a bit frustrating. 3) You have to climb steep stairs (disclosed in the VRBO description) and the place is above the hosts residence (that did not bother us but noting it for others). Overall, the VRBO fit our needs and I would recommend it if you are looking for a place not too far from "downtown" Bar Harbor and Acadia National park. We had a great time visiting your part of the country. Thanks again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

8 October 2023

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

Perfect for us

We loved staying here. We have stayed at a few VRBO and none have ever been cleaner. There were so many nice little touches in the decorating and historic feel, but all fresh and clean. Very helpful hosts and super easy to work with. We would 100%stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

diane m.

7 October 2023

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

Wonderful stay!

The owners went out of the way to make our stay wonderful! The place was immaculate! Hiking trails were shared, highlighted and ready to go. The food items such as: coffee, tea, bananas, granola were all delicious! They kept in touch to let us know about happenings in the area. Hope to get back sometime soon!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

22 September 2023

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

Great hosts, great place, close to everything

Jane and Paul were waiting for us when we arrived and Jane came out to meet us in the middle of Tropical Storm Lee. They went over the hiking maps of Acadia which Paul had marked and color coded by difficulty. The place was perfect for our stay. Everything you could possibly need was included, even some food and drink items. It was close to Acadia, Bar Harbor and plenty of restaurants. Wonderful hosts and wonderful place.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth i.

1 September 2023

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

Wonderful

The hosts were quite helpful. The accommodations were very clean and comfortable. It's a great choice in Acadia National Park area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Your host

When I was in college I worked in Acadia National Park in the summers. After I graduated, I stayed and worked on the Island for a number of years before moving back to Atlanta. Of course, I always wanted to come back to Mt. Desert Island, but my career, my husband's business, our children, elderly parents -- all those very important things came first. When the opportunity to move popped up, my husband, Paul, and I jumped at the chance. We both grew up in large, Southern families. Guests from all over the neighborhood -- and all over the world -- were often at our dining tables. We multiplied that happy energy in our Atlanta home. When we decided to move to Maine, we knew we wanted to infuse our new place with a similar upbeat vibe. We also wanted to create a special place for people coming to experience the Maine Coast and Acadia National Park. So here we are, living our best life, enjoying old friends and making new ones, meeting amazing people and working hard everyday to provide an extraordinary guest experience for everyone who stays with us.

Why they chose this property

Our old, timber frame house was built in 1847. The barn was built sometime before 1850 and served as the Livery Stable for this end of Mt. Desert Island which was primarily a farming community for a couple of hundred years. Paul has spent his career designing and building homes, and he gets all the credit for saving the barn -- which was falling in -- re-designing it, and creating two beautiful apartments within. He also renovated our house and tucked a cozy Suite Under the Eaves for guests.

What makes this property unique

The hiking in Acadia National Park is some of the best in the U.S. It's fun. It's accessible and the views are spectacular. Paul has put together a great guide to his favorite hikes in Acadia, and he's marked a trail map as a companion to the guide. Our guests love it!

Additionally, the Carriage Roads in Acadia are fantastic for cycling. We have excellent Cannondale bikes to share, along with helmets and racks.