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Rocko's Cottage Nestled in the Heart of Downtown Bar Harbor

A small deck with a gas grill and and table and chairs for out door dining.

Living room with 2 electric recliners and also has an air conditioner.

Living room has a small gas fireplace for t chilly nights and a large screen TV.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Bar Harbor, ME

Village Green
‪5 min walk‬
Bar Harbor Whale Watching
‪10 min walk‬
West Street Historic District
‪10 min walk‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Rocko's Cottage Nestled in the Heart of Downtown Bar Harbor

Rocko's Cottage is located on a side street in the downtown area of the beautiful island town of Bar Harbor. We are pet friendly for your well mannered four legged friends. Rocko was actually our 7 lb Dorkie. (Dachshund/Yorkie)

You will be within walking distance of over 25 restaurants ranging from fine dining to family fare. Bicycle rentals, kayaking trips, and unique shops galore are all just minutes away from your front door and yes we can tell you which of these places welcome pets. Walk the shore path or across a natural sand bar (actually a glacial deposit) to visit beautiful Bar Island. Never have to worry about parking your car or enjoying a cocktail and then driving.

Rocko's Cottage was built in 2005 and is tastefully and comfortably furnished. You will find everything that you need to enjoy your stay. The kitchen is equipped with all the necessities of life, and the linens are all in good condition. The open floor plan actually makes our cottage appear much larger inside. It must be noted that the bathroom does not have a tub but does have a nice 4 ft. shower and for your convenience there is a stackable washer and dryer. This is a great house and location for people that travel with pets or just one or two couples or a small family that want to stay in the heart of town. Once you visit us you will be sure to return again and again.

We, the owners, live locally and we are always only a phone call away if there is a problem. Welcome to our home and enjoy your stay....

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Property manager

Elisa M DeMuro

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

2under20lbs each or1 up to 50 lbs.Must be approved

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We do not allow smoking anywhere on our property.

Pets must be noted when booking and pre- approved by owner of Cottage. 2 under 25lbs or 1 under 50lbs. You may always request an exception.

Prior to departure all used dishes and cookware should be washed and put away, all trash should be bagged and placed in outdoor garbage container.

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

Property Registration Number VR1R25-15

We should mention

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

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Downtown Bar Harbor, a neighbourhood 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. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum 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

Village Green - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Shore Path - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
West Street Historic District - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Thirsty Whale - ‬9 min walk
‪Side Street Cafe - ‬7 min walk
‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬4 min walk
‪Finback Alehouse - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocko's Cottage Nestled in the Heart of Downtown Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Rocko's Cottage Nestled in the Heart of Downtown Bar Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rocko's Cottage Nestled in the Heart of Downtown Bar Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rocko's Cottage Nestled in the Heart of Downtown Bar Harbor located?

Located in Downtown Bar Harbor, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bar Harbor Historical Society and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

12 Jun, 2025

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

Beautiful house and great location

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 May, 2025

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

Great location

Love our stays in Bar Harbor even more after we found this quiet little gem.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna h.

29 Jun, 2025

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

Great property

Everything was just as listed. We enjoyed our stay at this location very much.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

7 Jun, 2025

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

Could not ask for a better location. We brought our bikes and could bike 5 minutes from Rocco’s Cottage to the carriage roads entrance at Duck Brook. From there you can create your own adventure of 10,20, 30 mile loops on some of the best gravel riding in the country!You are a 30 second? walk from Bar Harbor downtown as well. We walked to the local ice cream shop every evening for post ride rewards.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

26 May, 2025

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

3rd time's the charm

This was our third time staying at Rocko's cottage and we are at the point that we really don't wish to stay anywhere else when we are visiting MDI! The cottage suits our needs perfectly, with its proximity to downtown Bar Harbor and more importantly as a launch pad for all of our hiking adventures in the National Park. The kitchen was perfect for our simple dinners (in between lobster roll lunches), the living room suitable for winding down after hard days of hiking, and the bed comfortable. Thank you again, Lisa and Rick, for your hospitality. I hope we have the chance to stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

21 Sept, 2024

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

Great Location

Great host, perfect location. Had a great stay!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Jul, 2024

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

excellent dog friendly place to stay, property owner was great.

Everything you would want in a dog friendly place to stay and very good location to downtown Bar Harbor.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

16 Jun, 2025

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

I have enjoyed all the VRBO's I've stayed at, but this was the best. The home was incredibly clean and very comfortable. It was supplied with everything we needed and more. The host was easy to communicate with and left a lot of valuable information about restaurants and activities for us to go through. We didn't know how to work something on the TV and Lisa and Rick stopped over within 10 minutes of my text to show us what to do. They are both very nice and helpful. The house is located 5 munutes from the square in Bar Harbor. We walked to all the shopping and restaurants. We only needed our car to get out to Acadia.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

31 Aug, 2024

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

We Enjoyed Our Stay

Clean, comfortable, and convenient.

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inna V.

6 Sept, 2024

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

Great location and house

Very clean and well stocked house. Great location!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 May, 2024

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

Awesome Stay

Great little cottage in a great location. Lisa was a pleasure to deal with too.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul k.

21 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

This house has all you need in a perfect location. Nicely appointed, and a short walk to everything in downtown BH.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie D.

18 Apr, 2024

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

Great spot

Walking distance to town is the best feature!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie C.

5 May, 2023

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

Great place!!

This was our second time staying here. It is such a great place to stay. So clean, accommodating and close to everything.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

11 Jul, 2023

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

Great spot to visit Acadia and spend time in Bar Harbor

Excellent location, only a few minutes drive from the park and right in town, walking distance to many restaurants, shops and the water front in town.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

24 Sept, 2023

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

Great Location

Easy walk to everything Bar Harbor.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

18 Jun, 2024

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

Unbeatable Location

We loved Rocko's Cottage! So nice to be in walking distance to everything in Bar Harbor, yet far enough off the main drag to have peace and quite when desired.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie J.

12 Apr, 2024

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

Perfect location!

The property is perfectly located to the downtown area with quick access to Acadia just down the road! The host was very responsive and helpful!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sage M.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Had a great time

We had a great stay, the house was very comfortable and clean. The hosts were great and right next door if we needed anything. The location was perfect also, just a short walk to everything in Bar harbor.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

22 Jun, 2024

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

Bar harbor

The cottage was well stocked and clean. Very easy check in and check out. Location was the best feature. We could walk everywhere in BaR Harbor and not have to worry about parking.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gale G.

19 Jun, 2023

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

Beautiful Cottage and well kept

The owners were very nice. The cottage was very clean, had everything you needed! Great location! Would definitely stay again

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Clean, comfy, and great location.

We’ll definitely stay here the next time we come up. It instantly felt like home, thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

5 Jun, 2024

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

Excellent experience!

Lisa and Rick's property is immaculate, modern and very convenient to Bar Harbor's downtown. The home has many thoughtful, homey touches, and the hosts provide plenty of laundry and dish detergent, coffee and linens. We would love to stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

9 Sept, 2023

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

Great trip to bar harbor

Beautiful cottage in the heart of bar harbor. Will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

21 Aug, 2017

Great Experience!

Property was the perfect size for 4 people, plenty of space, fully stocked kitchen and bath. Great location, walking distance to down town Bar Harbor.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Elisa M DeMuro

Lisa and Rick, the owners of Rocko's Cottage, live and work in Bar Harbor. Lisa works in the hospitality industry and Rick was an engineer at the Jackson Laboratory. and has just recently retired. Lisa has lived in Bar Harbor for over 60 years, she is pictured here with their two dogs, Rocko and Alice.

Why they chose this property

Rocko's Cottage is not a full time vacation rental but our actual home that we have chosen to rent by the week in the summer months.

What makes this property unique

Rocko's Cottage is in a great location. You are downtown in the heart of Bar Harbor and are able to access the free bus system that has its hub located 2 blocks from where you are staying. Restaurants, movie theatres, boat trips are all easily accessible without worrying about parking. You can enjoy your vacation without ever having to use your car.