Historic Bar Harbor Home ~ 2 Blocks to Main St!

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A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs, with a vase of flowers in the center.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A backyard with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a tree providing shade.
A spacious living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Bar Harbor Historical Society
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

4 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is by the sea. 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.
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Map
Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Village Green - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Criterion Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Street Historic District - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Bar Harbor Home ~ 2 Blocks to Main St! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Bar Harbor Home ~ 2 Blocks to Main St!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Bar Harbor Home ~ 2 Blocks to Main St!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Bar Harbor Home ~ 2 Blocks to Main St!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Bar Harbor Home ~ 2 Blocks to Main St! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bar Harbor Historical Society and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Acadia National Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really wonderful stay in Bar Harbor, and our gracious host allowed us to get access to the property after it was cleaned, a bit earlier than planned. We were a group of 6 adult women, and the bedrooms and full baths were all equally comfortable. We had a few glitches but our host was super communicative and remedied the situation quickly. The property is in walking distance to downtown Bar Harbor, which was incredibly convenient. We had a really terrific first visit to Bar Harbor!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was stocked very well with dinnerware and silverware for 40-50 people. House is big with lots of bedrooms. It did seem as if everything was only half finished. Had every single appliance imaginable. Also many of the cabinets had basic staple items. 2-3 large washers and dryers downstairs. There was a huge dining room table. (Held 10-12 people) and a large coffee table in the living room we were a group of 10 old folks that has been traveling together for several. This place definitely filled all our needs plus some. Would recommend this to anyone staying in bar harbor
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The location was great- walkable to downtown. The configuration of the house was good with enough beds for our large group. The craftsmanship left something to be desired. Looks like the rehab was do it yourself and there are finishes still pending. Additionally, asking all the guests to strip the beds and bring all of that laundry down into the basement was a lot. The stairs are steep, and it was not easy. Older people cannot accomplish this alone. Enjoyed the record collection and the easy self locking door.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean rooms and very well equipped kitchen. It’s obvious the house still needs some finishing work such as hole in one bedroom closet, and quite a it of trim work needs finishing. This certainly didn’t affect our stay at all. It’s so conveniently located, walk to main shopping and restaurants! We really enjoyed our stay, thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words about the cleanliness, the well-equipped kitchen, and the location. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! Our home is over 120 years old and has truly been a labor of love. Each year we’ve tackled big projects—adding bathrooms, laundry, and off-street parking—and we’re now working our way through the remaining cosmetic details, like the trim work and closet repair you mentioned.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is very convenient to the Main St./downtown Bar Harbor area. We were able to walk easily. The abundance of bedrooms and bathrooms and the well-stocked kitchen makes it great for large groups. Reading on the front porch was nice. There are a number of games, etc for entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped and great place to spend time with family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a perfect size for our large family and ideally located in Bar Harbor. We loved walking the town.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Great house and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for a large group!

The home had everything we needed and more! Plenty of seating spaces, spacious kitchen and 6 bedrooms! Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Very close to the shops in Bar Harbor and the park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful property and great location in Bar Harbor! Would definitely book again if returning to this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property. Well stocked. Plenty of room for our four families. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was big- had a lot of blankets and places for people to sleep and get away from each other. It is very close to downtown. Would recommend for large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place for a family trip

Very nice 3 story/6 bedroom house which is cozy though large and roomy. Love the outside porch/ short walk to downtown Bar Harbor/many restaurants close by. Comfortable beds/ plenty of linens/stocked kitchen and baths - plenty of bathrooms for 9 people - We loved our stay and would stay there again
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location was perfect

The very short walk to downtown Bar Harbor was perfect. Everyone in the family had their own bedroom and bathroom. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Very short drive to Acadia National Park. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!

The owners were so easy to communicate with and the house was great. The best were the small details of having charging stations in each room, and everything you needed in the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent for a large group

We were 20 women hikers staying here and in 2 other houses. This house was the ideal meeting point with a fully equipped kitchen and lots of room to gather together. This was home base for a wonderful visit to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The owners were great when we had questions
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for large groups in Bar Harbor

Beautiful large historic home in great location in Bar Harbor. Our group was six adults and nine children, and the space fit us perfectly. Short walk to downtown, the Village Green, and other points of interest. The host was very helpful and responsive with the few minor issues that came up. We would definitely recommend to others and would be excited to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It just doesn't get much better than this! This grand old house was fabulous for our large group of friends. The location is ideal; a short walk to the shops and restaurants of Bar Harbor and an eight-minute drive to Acadia NP. Where it really shines, though, is the many thoughtful accommodations for its guests. The kitchen is the best equipped rental we've ever seen. For our group of cooks, it had everything you'd ever need for preparing great meals. Plenty of room to spread out and hang out with friends. And lots of little extras: like a well-stocked library, board games, toys for kids, puzzles - even a blueberry pie awaiting us upon our arrival. The bedrooms are comfortable and nicely furnished as well as the bathrooms. We loved our stay and would definitely come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec, 2025
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Ron! So glad you enjoyed all of the extra touches we try to provide for our guests. We would gladly host you again!
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10/10 Excellent

Best vacay house ever!

We were 7 adults and a 4 year old and this was the perfect house for our 4 day stay. We literally said “Wow” when we walked in the door. It was large, welcoming and well stocked with any thing we could imagine. The 4 year old had his own bedroom and loved the toys that were there. We chilled, we grilled and we filled the house with the great sound system. We will be coming back to this gem!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day Weekend

Fantastic property in great location in Bar Harbor. Was perfect for a girls weekend. We had 11 in our group and there was plenty of room and great hangout space. Walking distance to town made it incredible for a large group with different itineraries. Close to Acadia National Park. We loved our stay and would recommend 10/10. The owners were friendly and communicative and left us an incredibly delicious blueberry pie that was a huge hit with the entire group.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious home where friends gathered!

Our group of 10 gather for one week each fall to hike and spend time together. This home in Bar Harbor was the perfect space for our big group-large dining table and living room that held us all comfortably with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. We cooked nightly and found the house to be equipped with everything under the sun. The location is perfection!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great marathon trip

Our family (12 of us) stayed for a long weekend for the MDI marathon. The house was perfect, had everything we needed and was more than enough space for all of us. The house is in a great location, walkable to downtown Bar Harbor and was a great spot for our marathon weekend. Charles and Ali were very responsive when we were having some issues with the smoke detector as well. We would absolutely recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in Bar Harbor

We had a great time in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. We had 7 adults and 4 kids (ages 4 to 8) and the house had plenty of space for everyone. The location was perfect for walking in to town for ice cream, shopping, restaurants, and viewing the harbor or Bar Island Trail. It was also super easy to get to Acadia. The house was very well stocked with everything we needed, including kitchen essentials and tons of towels.The host was very friendly, checking in to make sure we didn’t have any issues and also making lots of suggestions for things to do. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bar Harbor House

This house exceeded our expectations in so many ways it’s impossible to list them all. From the moment we walked in the front door and said “Wow” to the moment we left and said “We’ll be back”, it was fantastic. It was clean, unbelievably spacious and stocked with everything imaginable. Our 4 yr grandson never played with the toys we brought because there were so many great toys there. The location was only a 5 minute walk from Main St. After we left there was one issue, we can’t decide if we want four nights again or stay longer next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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