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Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location!

Family-friendly holiday home in Bar Harbor with a water park

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Living Room
Welcome!
Come on in!
Perfect porch for relaxing with a cup or coffee or glass of wine!
The Foyer

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 6

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

The Aerie

1 Double Bed

The Chart Room

1 King Bed

The Turquoise Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Aerie Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

First Floor Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Hall Bathroom, Second Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Room Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location!

All the charm of yesteryear with the comfort of the 21st century! Experience the age of "the Rusticators" - the wealthy settlers of the early 1900's in this 1904 Victorian rumored to be built by J.P. Morgan for his mistress (he kept several, leading to the nickname for the street as "Mistress Row"!) Owned by architects/interior designers for the past 25+ years, the house greets you with charm and style in every space. Grand columned entry porch/veranda with ample space to sit, sip and people watch, English garden, delightful outdoor dining area with gas grill. Well appointed spacious and charming rooms, old world (but updated!) kitchen with bells and whistles, sunny breakfast room, copper-sinked butler's pantry/bar with wine cooler, expansive foyer with decorative fireplace, comfortable and tranquil living room, dining room for 10 with additional cozy sitting area, family room/home theater with fold out English sofa, 3/4 first floor bathroom. Two different stairs lead to four bedrooms, including a newly redecorated master suite (king bed), another spacious bedroom with a king bed, one with a queen bed (newly decorated and upgraded), and one with two twins. There is an additional queen bed suite (with full bath) on the third floor as well as a generous laundry room. Coveted village location - quiet and enjoyable, but a stone's throw to all the activities you can imagine. You can walk everywhere!

All check-ins are self-check-ins. The home is spacious and the yard is completely private, with several private entrances. The location is quiet, walkable to all of downtown and the shore, and it easy to get to the Park and to other areas of interest.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Note: 2 sets of stairs
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please observe quiet hours 9pm-7am
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Please observe quiet hours 9pm-7am
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
Property Registration Number VR1R25055

We should mention

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

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Criterion Theater and Bar Harbor Whale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bar Harbor Whale Watching and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Travelling with kids? Consider College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Wild Gardens of Acadia. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Street Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Criterion Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shore Path - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Harbor Beer Works - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location! located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Saviour's Church and Acadia National Park. Village Green and Criterion Theater are also within 5 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Kay and Augusto

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We are a couple with four (now adult) children who have enjoyed living in Bar Harbor since 1995. After a five year search, we purchased this home for our growing family because of its size, location, intact historic elements, and great bones, but it needed a lot of work!! We are both architects and have lovingly restored this gem of a home to its glory while incorporating modern amenities/comforts (AC!) and our own touches. We own several other historic Bar Harbor properties as well -Emerson House, Mason House and the Cottage on Cottage - all of which we've lovingly restored and upgraded, We enjoy traveling (when not visiting our children 3/4 of whom live in Europe, or our family beach house in Brazil, we always rent homes when we travel and enjoy being able to provide similar comfort to other travelers!). At the end of our travels, we always cherish returning to this particular home, where we raised our family, made so many memories, and continue to do so. Outside of architecture and travel, Kay enjoys writing and Augusto is a magnificent photographer, cook and painter.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this home because having had few owners before us, it had retained most of its original features and charm, and as architects, we knew good bones when we saw them! Since then, the home has been totally renovated, and serves as an excellent design laboratory - even our most discerning clients have appreciated the hospitality and ambiance of this home! There is nothing like parking our cars and being able to walk to the grocery store, cinemas, restaurants, shore, parks, churches, and everything else Bar Harbor offers. One can enjoy the lively Main Street of Bar Harbor at whim, yet be back to relax on the tranquil tree-lined street in mere minutes. Sitting on the porch, we enjoy saying hello to the neighbors as they walk by, or dining in the garden on a delightful Maine evening!

What makes this property unique

The "butler's pantry" (the reason we fell in love with the house, though our eldest child was a bit disappointed there was no actually butler included!) the fireplaces, the wooden fretwork, the massive entry columns, oversized front door, the diamond paned windows...they just don't make them like this anymore! Elegant and spacious, but livable and oh, so well located!

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English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

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