Intown Bar Harbor Home Owned by Local Family - Acadia Entrance Around the Corner

My family is native to Bar Harbor and is well known to local communities and surrounding islands. I am “on deck” for tips before you come, while here, and even after you leave! Guest access to owner can be incredibly valuable when deciding what to do, where to go, and make the most of your time. My friend Dan is a professional musician who performs at many popular local venues, both solo and with the Dan Lorey Band. I love being a host because it lets me share a place I care about with people who are excited to experience it. There is something genuinely rewarding about helping guests create new and lasting memories - family reunions, anniversaries, and first trips to Acadia! Welcoming people, offering local tips, and hearing what they enjoy most brings me joy. Hosting is not just about providing a house. It is about creating a peaceful, comfortable, thoughtful space where loved ones can enjoy being together. Welcoming guests helps keep me connected to my community and local happenings. I get to support local businesses, highlight the best of Bar Harbor, and share the pride I feel for Acadia. Every guest who leaves happy reminds me why I do it. Dan retired from Mount Desert Island Hospital as a Clinical Social Worker and supervisor. I am a proud Nurse of 45 years and caring for others comes naturally. Much of my career was spent at The Jackson Laboratory before I later developed a small consulting business, Smart Case Management Solutions, LLC. My clinical background includes Occupational Health Case Management related to Workers’ Compensation and disability.

The Bar Harbor House is part of a historic, close knit neighborhood filled with families who have lived here for generations. This is the place that shaped me — where I ran around as a kid, where my grandparents built their lives, and where many of my relatives still live just down the road. My hope is that the next generations of my family will also be able to stay on the island and continue our story here.

Bar Harbor House is ideally located, just a 10‑minute walk to the village and only a half‑mile drive to the Cadillac Mountain entrance of Acadia National Park. You can walk into town without worrying about parking or being in Acadia within minutes. As a native island family, this is our home and we genuinely enjoy helping guests experience it the way locals know and love it. I am available from the time you book through your entire stay. Having a real person available that genuinely cares about your stay can make a world of difference. My brother's shop, Little Village Gifts is listed in Trip Advisors Top 10 Best Things to do in Bar Harbor! The house is fully stocked with essentials, including start‑up groceries, breakfast items, and a frozen meal to get you started. Guests are all set, even if they arrive late or prefer not to stop for groceries on the way. There is a fully stocked brochure wall with maps, local information, and island activities to help with plans and make reservations. Avoiding the crowds at Acadia Visitor Center is always a plus. What makes our home truly special is this... people arrive as guests and leave as new friends.