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Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]

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Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Bar Harbor, ME

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1 [2nd Floor]

1 King Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 [2nd Floor]

Bathroom 2 [1st Floor]

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]

This Dutch Colonial is THE OLDEST Small Building in Bar Harbor, built in 1850. Originally residing on Cottage Street until it was saved and moved in 2003 when condos were being built on Cottage Street.
The entire 2nd Floor is a spacious master bedroom with a large attached bathroom, large walk-in closet, and an indoor and outdoor patio space. The home has 2 living rooms and still boasts many historic aspects to it.
The PERFECT Location in the Heart of Downtown, and the ability to walk anywhere!
The space
**This is a new Listing - Please see my Profile for 800+ 5☆ Reviews**

Location Highlights:
-Located off West Street
-5 min WALK to Village Green
-5 min Drive to Acadia National Park [Hulls Cove Entrance]
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Bedroom [2nd Floor]:
*The ENTIRE 2nd Floor is dedicated to the Bedroom and is very Spacious*
-King Bed - Sleeps 2
-Large Attached Full Bathroom
-Flat Screen 42" TV
-Mini-Split A/C System
-Large Windowed Walk-In Closet with Reading Chair
-Attached indoor Patio
-Attached Outdoor Deck

Living Room [1st Floor]
-Pull-Out Sofa Bed - Sleeps 1
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Parking:
-Off-Street Private Parking available for 1 vehicle
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Kitchen:
-Coffee Maker
-Ground Coffee Provided
-Teapot
-Tea Bags Provided
-Olive Oil Provided
-Cooking Spray Provided
-Salt & Pepper Provided
-Dishwasher
-Oven
-Microwave
-Lobster Pot available to cook your own!
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Bathroom #1 [2nd Floor]:
-Full Bathroom
-Connected to Bedroom
-Hair Dryer Available
-Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap

Bathroom #2 [1st Floor]:
-Full Bathroom
-Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap
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Outdoor Space:
-Patio on 2nd Floor with sitting chairs
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Laundry:
-Washer & Dryer Available in Kitchen area for use
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Televisions:
-TVs are located in the Living Room as well as Bedroom
-TVs are ROKU Smart TVs and also have the Spectrum App to watch programming
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A/C Units:
-Bedroom [Mini-Split]
-Kitchen/Living Room [Mini-Split]
Guest access
Guests have full access to the home, the basement is off-limits.
Registration number
VR2R24-090

Property manager

Maebeth Property Management
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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
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 first aid kit

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located on the waterfront, this cottage 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.
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Bar Harbor, ME

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage] pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage] located?

Located in Downtown Bar Harbor, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of West Street Historic District and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Short stay

Very comfortable, nice location, well equiped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

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

Cute cottage in excellent location

The property is perfectly located in Bar Harbor in easy walking distance of anything you’d want to do in town. The cottage itself was clean, and the host was very communicative. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B.

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

Family vacation

Driftwood cottage was the perfect location for our family’s vacation to visit Bar Harbor and Acadia National park. Ideally located for walking to restaurants and shops in town as well as for quick access to the park. Would definitely stay here again when visiting Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callan B.

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

Great Stay!

This was our 25th wedding anniversary trip. My husband spent several summers in Bar Harbour, Blue Hill, and exploring Acadia. This was the absolute perfect spot to get to all areas and explore the island. It would be hard to return without booking the cottage again! It was perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Maebeth Property Management

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests