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The "Nook" - Pond Side Cottage in Bar Harbor

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Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

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Bar Harbor, ME

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The "Nook" - Pond Side Cottage in Bar Harbor

The Nook was converted in the 80s partially using a shed first built on the property in the 1920s. While inside the unit you can see the roof of the original Nook where the bedroom now resides. The kitchen area is small but has everything you need to cook!

**The mattress was changed to a new one in 2023 based on reviews from previous years saying it was uncomfortable**

Location Highlights:
-6 min Drive to Acadia National Park [Hulls Cove Entrance]
-12 min Drive to Downtown Bar Harbor
The space
Bedroom #1:
-Queen Bed - Sleeps 2

Also Available:
-Air Mattress Upon Request
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Kitchen:
-Coffee Maker
-Ground Coffee Provided
-Teapot
-Tea Bags Provided
-Olive Oil Provided
-Cooking Spray Provided
-Salt & Pepper Provided
-Oven
-Microwave
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Bathroom:
-Full Bathroom
-Hair Dryer Available
-Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap
-Shower ONLY
-Can be tight for guests taller than 6' 1"
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Outdoor Space:
-Private Deck
-Private Propane Grill
-Pets are Welcome! Our Pet fee is $80
-Sun Loungers
-The lawn space is shared with the unit on property
-Fire Pit is available that is shared with the other unit on the property
-Firewood is not provided but as you drive around you will see many of our neighbors selling bundles for $4-$8 at the end of their driveways
-Parking is FREE at the property
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Laundry Room:
-Laundry is FREE and is located in the garage, this space is available for the other unit on the property to use as well
-Laundry Detergent Provided
-Dryer Sheets Provided
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Television:
-The TV is a SMART TV that you are able to log into your own apps to view programming
-The TV does NOT have Cable
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Workspace:
-The unit has a dedicated workspace in the Kitchen/Living Room Area
-There is a Desk, Chair, and Lamp
-This unit has a FAST Internet Connection and DOES NOT share the Wi-Fi with any other unit on the property. The router is located in the unit if guests would like to have an Ethernet Connection instead of Wi-Fi
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A/C Units/Fans:
-There is a Mini-Split A/C Unit in the bedroom as well as the living room
-There is a Standing Fan available as well
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-Outdoor Furniture is put out in Late May until the End of October
Guest access
The entire unit is available for access by this unit ONLY.

The Laundry Room in the garage is shared with the unit next door, as is the backyard and fire pit space.
Other things to note
-Being near a Pond there are may bugs and moths especially at night time. Guests need to be cautious of coming and going from the sliding door at night time as bugs are attracted to the light

-There are 4 steps to get to the front door

Property manager

Maebeth Property Management
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. 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.
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Bar Harbor, ME

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fish House Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Paddys Irish Pub Bar Harbor - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Galyn's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The "Nook" - Pond Side Cottage in Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The "Nook" - Pond Side Cottage in Bar Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The "Nook" - Pond Side Cottage in Bar Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The "Nook" - Pond Side Cottage in Bar Harbor located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Garland Farm. Acadia National Park and Bubble Rock are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Excellent

Perfect place, perfect host. Loved it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn C.

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

Just right

Perfect place to get in and out of Acadia easily. Cute and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saumya B.

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

Exactly as advertised and super convenient to bar harbor!

We had a comfortable, quiet stay at the nook. It was what my wife and our dog needed, just far enough away from the bustle of the main town but close enough to hop in and out as we pleased. The place is cozy and comfortable, and check in and out process was smooth and easy. Would stay again 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good location

Overall, this was a good place to stay if you wanting a quick and easy place while visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia. Would recommend painting lines for parking spots. There were many times it was a tight squeeze to fit in the allotted parking spot due to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Enjoyed whale watching and the National park Arcadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Perfect Home Base

We were looking for a perfect location, close to all the typical hikes and also near the city. The "Nook" provided that and much more. We were about 15 minutes from town, the loop road and Cadillac Mt Summit road. We were not at the house much, but it was such a cute well laid out place. A great little deck to sit out on and enjoy the meteor showers also. The only complaint we did have was the bed was so noisy, every time you tried to roll over the thing squeaked up a storm lol. But from all the hiking we were able to sleep anyways. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

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

Perfect for 2 and a pup!

The Nook is a lovely little apartment and the pictures on VRBO depict it accurately! Great location/proximity to Hulls Cove Park entrance and downtown Bar Harbor. Quiet, clean, nice deck and fire ring. The shower is small as described by others. Otherwise the space is perfect for 2 people. I recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Bar Harbor

It was located in the perfect area to be out of the busy town, but yet really close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John M.

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

Great little cottage

Very clean. Cozy cottage, small but efficient use of space.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed staying at the Nook! A very comfortable and cute place that worked really well for my husband and me and our dogs. Very close to Acadia- perfect location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Very enjoyable stay

Great little place that's perfect for two people. Location is very good, convenient to Park and to Bar Harbor. Description in listing is accurate, and everything that we needed was provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent F.

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

Hiking in Acadia

Very nice location. Quiet neighborhood. Close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

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

Bar Harbor getaway

Perfect place, perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious house for a couple (and a dog) in close proximity to Bar Harbor and Acadia NP. Nicely updated, clean, and well stocked with all the basics! Owner was great to communicate with. Proximity to Route 3 made it a bit noisy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Dora F.

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

Excellent property with caveat

Very nice and convenient location. Impeccably clean and well stocked with kitchen and bathroom supplies, as well as access to shared laundry including detergent. My only caveat is that the bed is extremely uncomfortable, and very noisy with even the smallest movement. I reported this to the owner and can only hope it will be addressed, in which case, I would happily stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

cathy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The Nook

Very clean , comfortable place for two. The kitchen is tiny but equipped with all the basics you need. The view from the deck is of a pretty busy road and beyond that you see a bit of the pond. The area/neighborhood is very nice. The AC is great. There are a few nice lobster restaurants nearby without even having to drive into Bar Harbor and it's easy access to the park (which is fabulous). The shower is very tiny- if you are a large person you may be uncomfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara m., Philadelphia

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

Enjoyable stay

I came here with a friend and my puppy. We had a fun stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andres S.

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

Clean and quiet stay

Nice little cabin with a parking spot. 10 minutes away from Bar Harbor and Acadia Hull Cove Entrance. Property manager was very responsive and quick to resolve a problem we had with the heater. Good spot for everything we needed for a relaxing week
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Tom L.

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

Cute Place

Nice place. We enjoyed the relatively private location, not too far from Bar Harbor and an entrance to Acadia. Nice little deck with a BBQ, nice yard and fire pit. View of the pond is nice, though it is a bit far and across a busy road. That brings some road noise during the day, but it was quiet at night. The portable air conditioner kept the place comfortable, as long as we remembered to turn it on when we were out for the day, and in the evening. Bed was VERY firm, more than we were used to. All in all, a nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Wendy H.

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

Trip to Acadia

Very convenient location to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Owner was present and helpful and property was perfect for our needs. Was able to bring our dog too. Would recommend to friends and stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Maebeth Property Management

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