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Charming 3 Bedroom Home, Centrally Located In The Heart Of Acadia National Park.

Family-friendly holiday home in Bar Harbor

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Fully stocked gourmet kitchen
Private kitchen
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Acadia National Park
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming 3 Bedroom Home, Centrally Located In The Heart Of Acadia National Park.

Enjoy your vacation at our 3 bedroom home in a quiet wooded setting. This comfortable home offers a large, fully equipped kitchen for anyone that loves to cook, a spacious dining area and a large living room. The outdoor space has a beautiful covered front porch surrounded by lots of green grass. The large deck has a propane burning fire pit and gas grill. You will be within 10-15 minutes from all 3 main towns located on Mount Desert Island; Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor. This home is also on the Island Explorer bus route which is free and can accommodate bicycles. Reserve today to start planning your memorable vacation on Mount Desert Island.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet owners are responsible for any damage.
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Bar Harbor is home to this holiday home. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Village Green - 17 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 17 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 22 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mainely-Meat - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 3 Bedroom Home, Centrally Located In The Heart Of Acadia National Park. 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 Charming 3 Bedroom Home, Centrally Located In The Heart Of Acadia National Park.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 3 Bedroom Home, Centrally Located In The Heart Of Acadia National Park.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 3 Bedroom Home, Centrally Located In The Heart Of Acadia National Park. located?

Located in Bar Harbor, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Acadia National Park. Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Long Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 123 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful,clean, quiet, well supplied home close to Acadia National Park. We had a wonderful time exploring the park and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a very nice house with a great island location. We really felt the hospitality of the host family and a lot of care was taken in making this house comfortable. Well stocked with linens, kitchen items, overall a very thoughtfully set up home. Would stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house, perfect location. Has everything we need to explore Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great to be able to bring our 2 small dog's
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little place tucked away in the woods but a short 10-15 minute drive from pretty much anything. The place was clean and had everything we could ask for, the owners were very responsive and willing to work with us when our trip situation changed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Great Access to the Island

We really enjoyed our stay. The location made it easy to access all parts of the island for hikes and sight seeing with a comfortable place to return to.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel W.

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

Perfect Acadia base camp

The central location made getting to any sections of the park on MDI a breeze. Being set back into the woods while also close enough to walk to a playground and a few other little amenities was a nice bonus for our young family! Add in the well-equipped kitchen and overall cozy property and I can't imagine a better place to stay for our daughters' first National Park experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect except for the fact we couldn’t stay longer. The house and property were exactly how they were pictured and was the most well stocked & equipped home we have ever stayed at. The peacefulness outside whether it was on the porch in the morning or near the firepit in the evening was exactly what I hoped for. Annette and Jim were fantastic hosts and very easy to get in touch with and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

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

Wonderful

Great location, responsive hosts, clean and comfortable, everything was lovely
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very good location close to the park and harbor

The house itself was very neat and provided many of the necessary provisions for a comfortable stay. Would stay again in future trips to Mt Desert island.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

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

Great property and location

Perfect location for Acadia National Park. Our family of four had plenty of room. We really enjoyed our stay. Very nice quiet area. Really nice house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Great, all-around stay.

Cozy, comfortable home away from it all, but close enough to everything you could want in Bar Harbor and Acadia. Jim is a master lobsterman and delivered our holiday dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Acadia and Bar Harbor

Great home if you are planning to explore Acadia and Bar Harbor. The house has everything you need and is quite comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

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

Perfect Stay!

Annette and Jim's house was the perfect place to come to after a day full of adventures. We loved the location, and how close it was to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Their house was super clean and cozy, and had the most comfortable beds! If we are fortunate enough to make it back to the Bar Harbor area, we will be SURE to stay here! It was the most perfect stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

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

Perfect Acadia Get-A-Way

This property is amazing. My family especially enjoyed sitting on the porch in the mornings and evenings. Great host!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Beautiful house for family gathering in Acadia

This house was perfect for our group of four adults and two children. The house is tucked away and private with a large wrap around deck perfect for relaxing in the evenings. We found the location to be great for exploring different parts of Acadia. Owners were very responsive to my questions during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adrian W.

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

Great location and very comfortable

This is our third time at this property. It was clean and comfortable as usual. The location is great because you can get to BH, Acadia, SW Harbor, Ellsworth and the west side within a short drive. The house worked great for kids and adults.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T.

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

Great Acadia Homebase

My family had a wonderful trip to Acadia National Park and this house was so nice to come home to after long days enjoying the park. Noticeably very clean, great kitchen and porch! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

2nd Visit

Had such a great experience last year, came back again. Very clean home, has everything you'd need in a rental. Hosts are kind and responsive to inquiries. Close to enjoy all Acadia has to offer but without the craziness of Bar Harbor. Quiet street, great pizza place within walking distance and other great restaurants close-by without that intense-touristy feel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Nice Quiet Home Close to it All

Wonderful home for a family vacation! We loved how quiet this house was but that it was close to Acadia and Bar Harbor without having to deal with the traffic. The house itself had everything we needed and more. We thought it was larger that the pictures showed. We always enjoyed ending our busy days eating dinner on the deck then playing games around the fire. We hope to rent this home again next time we are in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S Lewis L.

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

Fall Brilliance!

This house was perfect for us and the location was great! We were lucky to have visited during fall's peak color and enjoyed Acadia National Park very much. We also took Jim up on his offer of fresh lobster- something we will never forget!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

A great stay!

Annette is very accommodating. She provided us a pack-n-play (which looks new) and a highchair for our toddler. She even dropped off some trash bags when we ran out! The house is in a very good shape, and the kitchen has everything we needed. We really enjoyed the big wrap around deck and the fire pit. It's located within 20-25 minutes drive to any part of the island, and about 10 minutes if you drive off the island for grocery and restaurant. Thank you for sharing your house, Annette and Jim! We'll stay again next time we come to Acadia NP.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is so well stocked it feels like home. The owners were very communicative and we enjoyed our stay at Acadia so much. Will be happy to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bh b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house with plenty of room and close to Acadia. Had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a cozy, charming home. It was very clean and taken care of. It is right near some great places to eat, and a short drive to Acadia
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Annette and Jim Dow

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We are local residents of Mount Desert Island, going back several generations. I have worked for the local school district for over 25 years and my husband Jim being a full-time year round lobsterman on his boat the F/V Blythe Megan named for our 2 daughters.

Why they chose this property

Our home is located on several acres that goes back 3 generations in my family, the Norwoods, in the village of Town Hill. There are several homes in our neighborhood with the majority still own by my family members.

What makes this property unique

Our home is located on Route 102 off the main highway in a wooded lot. We have a wrap around front porch and deck with lots of seating to enjoy the quiet of the evenings or coffee in the morning.

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English

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