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Historic Home in Downtown Bar Harbor. Walk to Everything. WEEKLY

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A modern living room with a glass-top dining table surrounded by leather chairs, a built-in piano, and a bookshelf filled with books and vinyl records.
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden floor, and a window with blinds.
A wooden deck with a table and red chairs, surrounded by a lattice structure with circular openings.
A rustic wooden dining area with a long table, white chairs, and a brick fireplace.
A wooden kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, and a radiator.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Criterion Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Village Green - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shore Path - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Harbor Beer Works - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home in Downtown Bar Harbor. Walk to Everything. WEEKLY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Home in Downtown Bar Harbor. Walk to Everything. WEEKLY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home in Downtown Bar Harbor. Walk to Everything. WEEKLY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home in Downtown Bar Harbor. Walk to Everything. WEEKLY?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home in Downtown Bar Harbor. Walk to Everything. WEEKLY located?

Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of West Street Historic District and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Acadia National Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could not have chosen a better place to stay during our visit
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, large home with character and great location! My family stayed for 5 nights and had an amazing time in bar harbor. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An incredible property for a three-generation family stay in Bar Harbor. The house was superbly equipped and just as wonderful to spend time inside as it was to come home to after a day out — reading, playing games, and enjoying the lovely touches throughout made for genuinely special time together. Dan was helpful and resourceful whenever we needed anything. We had a wonderful stay and would happily return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home had a great location in Bar Harbor. It was nice that towels and sheets were included. Lots of helpful info on Bar Harbor and Acadia. Clean and fun historic home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of the best family vacations we have ever taken. The location was perfect, and the place was very roomy and nice.
This is the property
This beautiful sunrise is just a few blocks away
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2025
Thanks for being great guests Andy. Come back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lots of charm

Cute old house in a wonderful location. Easy access to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia NP.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2025
Glad you enjoyed your trip. Come back anytime, Peter.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bar Harbor 3 days trip

This house is ideal for a group of six, boasting an excellent location mere minutes from Bar Harbor town centre. Dan's helpfulness was much appreciated, and the kitchen's amenities, including a gas stove and spacious dining table, made for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2025
thanks, song. please come back anytime. I hope you and your friends enjoy the rest of your travels. take good care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Retreat

Our family of four loved the house and neighborhood. It was so close to everything! The beds were very comfortable, and the kitchen had just what we needed. Communication with owner was easy. We would love to come back for another stay in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2025
Thanks, Emily. Please come back anytime. And thanks again for being so dreamy. take good care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in seamless with significant positive communication from owner. The kitchen was well appointed with all appliances and utensils we needed for cooking several meals. Great location near downtown
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great for our family

Plenty of room
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks, Katherine. I'm glad you and the family had a good time in the house and on the island. take good care. dm
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We loved staying here! Its a fun home with lots of history. It's conveniently located to everything in Bar Harbor. Seriously, two blocks from the grocery store. The French Restaurant is 2 blocks and fabulous. We are foodies and we were not disappointed. We would love to come back again! Thank you, Dan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace in Bar Harbor

What a perfect place to spend some time in Bar Harbor! The home is as pictured and better. The record collection is top notch and perfect for morning listening with tea / coffee on the back patio (which, by the way - really appreciated the tea selection, it’s rare to find in a rental and I usually have to buy a bunch while coffee is served aplenty). The location is perfect for getting around town, out to Acadia, etc. We stayed for 2 weeks and worked from there the second week - it was as perfect as it may appear. Highly recommend staying at Dan & Jodie’s place in Bar Harbor!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2024
Hey Samantha, really happy to hear you were able to work and play in Bar Harbor. Always good to hear folks are enjoying the records too. sending light and health and joy to you and the family.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

An amazing week at Windhaven and Bar Harbor

Our multigenerational family of five enjoyed an incredible week at this charming home in Bar Harbor. Its location, in walking distance of Bar Harbor's many restaurants and shops, was ideal. The house accommodated the five of us comfortably, with room to spare. In the modern kitchen, we found everything we needed--and more. We enjoyed the game/music room, where we we listened to LPs while our grandson delighted in the games. And we especially appreciated the attentiveness of the owner, who contacted us several times during our stay to ensure that we were enjoying our Bar Harbor vacation. Windhaven + Bar Harbor + Acadia = the perfect Maine getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
hello Juyne. THE RECORDS!! I'm really happy to hear you listened to the records. AND that there was a young one with you to learn all the basics of vinyl, the warmth of analogue, and what a record skipping can do to your psyche. Good to hear you enjoyed your time here. take good care. dm
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Terrific, quiet house in the middle of Bar Harbor

Our family of five, 2 adults and 3 teenagers, spent a busy week at the end of June, 2017, in this great house. We have been coming to MDI for years, and have rented many houses in different locations all over the island. This one is our favorite! Incredibly comfortable, so much space for everyone to spread out, surrounded by an incredible book and music collection, on a quiet cul-de-sac, all within walking distance of everything in Bar Harbor. It had all we needed, including two parking spots and a place to store our bikes. Dan is wonderful and easy to work with, as evidenced by his quick response to a very small plumbing issue and his follow-up contacts to make sure all was well, even though he was across the country. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
thank you, Claire. you and your family are welcome back anytime. we will keep adding to the music collection...it's sort of a sickness, a good sickness, but a sickness all the same. take good care!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Location and Environment

We shared the Windhaven house with 2 families of 4 including 4 kids age 6 and under. The house had plenty of room to accommodate our 2 families, a couple of shared spaces that were cozy and was a perfect location for Bar Harbor's quaint downtown. - Communications with Dan were easy and friendly. - We were centrally located to all the restaurants, Village Green, Main Street and bike rental stores and grocery store. - Accommodations in the house were as expected. Other than a few quirky pictures on the walls that were a little scary for our small kids, the house and accommodations were laid back and as pictured. Loved the local culture and vibes that the house had. - Easy access to Acadia Nationals park and the free shuttles - Thanks for hosting us and letting us use your home. We would definitely rebook with Dan in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
thank you for this response. now I'm looking around at the art on our walls and thinking to myself: would this frighten a child? how about this? THIS would totally frighten a child (the circular picture of Will Rodgers in the downstairs bathroom). good to hear your trip went well. take good care. dm
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The home was the backdrop of a great week!

The home was clean and spacious for two couples. It could have held two more people very easily. It was very comfortable for us. We loved it's proximity to Acadia and to town. A newish, full size supermarket was within walking distance of 2 or 3 short blocks. Large kitchen was perfect for food prep. Nice size eating area. Books and games, piano and lots of recorded music. Washing machine and dryer downstairs were very large and new. Brochures and books on the area were provided by owner. The owner also had fun with the name of the home (Windhaven) and each guest received a poem on the name Windhaven. Prior to our arrival, the owner provided us with a detailed description of the home. We had a great stay! Highly recommend this house. Would come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
This is so great. I'm really happy to hear you folks enjoyed your stay. I love our house (and the whole MDI area) and I want everyone who comes to love it too. You're welcome anytime.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfectly Located Home in Bar Harbor

We had a great time in this perfectly located home in Bar Harbor. Windhaven is a neat old house, filled with interesting art, books and magazines, music and historic details. The property was clean, comfortable and fully equipped. Lots of room for our family of 4. We loved the music room and the covered deck. The location could not be better. We walked less than 10 minutes to fantastic restaurants (Side St Cafe, Cafe This Way, Rosalies), shops, Village Green, movies and the Improv. Acadia National Park and other MDI spots are within a short drive. Kids rock climbed at Otter Cliffs - a great experience. The owner of the property, Dan, was a pleasure to deal with throughout. He provided quick and detailed responses to all of our inquiries. We enjoyed everything about the house, and recommend this property to anyone interested in visiting Bar Harbor and surrounding area. The Rosen Family Newmarket, ON Canada
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Wow. Thanks for this wonderful review. The Rosen cohort are welcome anytime. And may the legacy of the dynamic Canadian folk duo Ian and Sylvia live forever in our hearts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool house, walk to everything in Bar Harbor

We had a great week at this wonderful house. The house is spacious and has lots of cool and funky books, music, and art to appreciate. The beds were comfortable and kitchen had everything we needed. The first day we were notified that one of the ceiling fans was not working. The property manager scheduled a time to come by the house, and though it couldn’t be fixed they supplied a window fan which worked just as well. The owner Dan was responsive to any questions we had and reached out a couple of time by text to make sure everything was A-ok. The house is in a densely populated area, and the first night the neighbors were up talking outside until after 1a.m. Thankfully things quieted down after that. The location of the house made it easy to enjoy all the wonderful shops, restaurants, and waterfront in Bar Harbor without fighting for a parking space. Just a few minute walk brings you to the village green where you can catch a bus to all the stops in Acadia. Very helpful for those days my husband took the car to play golf. All around, a cool, comfortable house in a great location if you are looking to stay in Bar Harbor. We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks for this really nice review. Come back any time. The ceiling fan managed to somehow fix itself. Go figure. take good care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

We traveled from Orlando and very much enjoyed our stay at this property. The location in Bar Harbor was perfect for our family and close to everything we needed. There were a great number of options for dining and shopping all within walking distance. The drive to Acadia National Park was convenient. The owner was extremely responsive before and during our stay. We had a minor issue with lights not working upon our arrival and he responded by text/phone immediately. For those traveling from the southeast, it's important to note that a majority of the homes in Bar Harbor do not have air conditioning like we do in the southern states. It was toasty the week we were in Bar Harbor and it was difficult to adjust to no a/c, although fans were provided in every room. The neighbors were a bit noisy during the middle of the night...their noise probably exacerbated by sleeping with the windows open. The bedding was extremely comfortable and the home quaint with unique decorations throughout. The property could use some upgrades, and more lighting on the first floor, however, the location makes up for all of it. We also enjoyed the record player and extensive record collection. The family games were a great deal of fun. We will definitely plan to return but will likely travel in the fall instead of July/August:-) Thank you for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
thanks for this, Brooke. we do have ceiling fans in every room and that usually keeps the house cool at night but sometimes this east coast heat does not break. take good care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home in a great location. A short walk to Hannaford supermarket and everything thing else that Bar Harbor has to offer. The only time I drove during my stay was to Acadia national park. Would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our time in Bar Harbor at the WindHaven

Thank you t o Dan and family for sharing your home with our family again. The location was perfect for a visit to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park - walking distance to the town, grocery store, and all amenities. Easy, friendly and timely communication with Dan was perfect. House was just as we remembered with lots of games, music, convenient accessories, and WiFi. House guest book had all the information we needed. Thanks so much for the recommendations and the Mt. Desert Island ice cream treat! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool house, close to everything

This was our 2nd time renting this property. It is spacious, comfortable, and has more than everything you need to spend a week exploring Bar Harbor and Acadia NP. The owners are delightful and responsive. And, the house has tons of great artwork, books, and music that you can enjoy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

This was a great place for a family vacation. A charming house, filled with books, games and movies to entertain the kids in the evenings. Walkable to everything there is do in Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Bar Harbor/Acadia location

The location of the home (Windhaven) was absolutely perfect for our family. It was wonderful being a 5 minute walk into Bar Harbor and not worry about parking. It only took a few minutes drive to get into Acadia Park. Great house, amazing location!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A great charming comfortable home centrally located within walking distance of many activities. I

We had a very busy active week and found this home to be the perfect place to come home to after spending the day enjoying all the great things MDI has to offer. We recommend this home without any reservations.
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