Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3 provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3
Acadia Sparrow Cottage is a bright, open concept cottage located on State Route 3 convenient to Downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park entrances. Comfortable for couples and families. Leave your car behind and catch the free Island Explorer shuttle bus at the end of the driveway (running 6/23/26 to 10/12/26) Enjoy what Mount Desert Island has to offer. Upon your return from exploring, relax on the deck or in the hammock with a cool drink while you grill dinner in the fresh Maine air.
Kitchen: Stocked with cookware (including a lobster pot and seafood tools) essential dishes, bakeware, glassware and utensils. Spices, flour, sugar, oil, foil and assorted teas round out the pantry items. Small appliances include 12 cup auto-drip coffee maker and filters, microwave, bagel size toaster, kettle and blender. Electric range with oven and refrigerator.
Sleeping/Bathing Arrangements: One full-size bed with privacy screen, Three twin-size beds in second bedroom divided from main part of cottage by a sliding glass door. 1 Full Bath with a Shower Stall and Infrared Heat Lamp. Bath Towels and Bed Linens are provided.
Other Amenities and Features: Comfortable sitting area located between bedrooms and open to the kitchen. Great for reading or relaxing with coffee looking outside onto the deck into the forested backyard. Outdoor electric grill and propane fire table. Outside TREX Deck has dining set with a sun umbrella. Anti-gravity and lawn chairs are also provided. The triple twin bedroom includes a flat screen TV with guest ROKU and DVD/VCR combo. A library of books, DVDs, VCR tapes, board games and puzzles is also provided. Hi-speed fiber internet covers the cottage space.
Climate control: Acadia Sparrow Cottage is adequately cooled by a room air conditioner and standing and window mounted fans. Sweet ocean air and buoy sounds will blow in from time to time. Chilly moments are warmed by electric wall heaters and an electric fireplace TV stand.
Nature Setting: With Acadia National Park nearby, you may catch a glimpse of local wildlife traversing our yard, such as wild turkeys, deer, an occasional fox and various birds including crows and numerous sparrows!
Above all, we hope you find our cottage is a comfortable retreat for relaxation and a place to spend quality time with your loved ones!
(Now booking Saturday to Saturday for June-Oct 2026)
Helpful links you might want to review:
FREE-Island Explorer Bus Service (we are on bus route 10) https://www.exploreacadia.com/route10.html
Download the Visit Bar Harbor app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/visit-bar-harbor/id1584869528
Download the Park Mobile app for parking meters in Downtown Bar Harbor: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parkmobile-park-pay-go/id365399299
If you plan to visit Cadillac Mountain Summit (5/20/26 to 10/25/26) Please make your reservations at: https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/vehicle_reservations.htm
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 steps to reach entrance
Front entrance ramp
No elevator
Single level property
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: No smoking on property due to fire regulations
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Please leave shoes in front entrance area
Garbage must be placed in garbage shed beside the house by the end of stay, please separate out bottles and cans for separate recycling.
No wood fires allowed on property due to the proximity to Acadia National Park
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: 3 Twin beds
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on property due to fire regulations
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Bar Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cadillac Mountain and Acadia National Park. Wild Gardens of Acadia and Naturalist's Notebook are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Bar Harbor travel guide
Is Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3 located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ocean Path Trailhead, Gorham Mountain Trail, and Thunder Hole. Sieur de Mont Nature Center and Sieur de Monts Spring are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3 Reviews
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The cottage was in a perfect location for my family's one week stay. Only a short drive to Bar Harbor, the beach at Seal Harbor and the trails and carriage roads of Acadia.
The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need for preparing any meals. The air conditioner and heaters (one cool night!) worked very well. I recommend this cottage to everyone planning on visiting the area!
We had a wonderful stay at this charming cottage. Nestled in a peaceful location, it offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, while still being conveniently close to both the town and Acadia National Park. The cottage is well-equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay, including a fully functional kitchen for meal preparation. Grace was incredibly responsive and attentive, ensuring that all of our questions were promptly answered. If we return to Acadia National Park, this cottage will undoubtedly be our top choice for accommodations.
Great communication with owners. Nice cottage. Close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Very convenient location. We had 2 adults and 2 teens and enough room for us all. Full kitchen allowed us to have breakfast at home, make lunches for outings, and eat dinner in when we wanted to.
I vacationed with my 17 year old son. I appreciated the location (quiet and close to everything we explored). The owner was quick and responsive to all messages. This is a no frills house, but comfortable enough for my needs. Beds were comfortable and internet worked well. I unfortunately had to clean the bathroom upon arrival and let the owner know about it. I also had other suggestions that the owner was open to. Traveling with an older teenager, it would have been nice to have a larger television in his bedroom area, and a more of a comfortable “living room” for myself. I had to use my laptop to watch TV at night. The shower is quite small, especially for a tall teenage boy. I enjoyed my coffee in the morning on the back porch. The area is amazing during the fall!
We loved the coziness and location. We were out of the busyness of Bar Harbor but close enough to easily get to excursions. So easy and quick to get to our hikes and bikes along Park Road. The place is spotless and comfortable! Enjoyed the deck every night. Very responsive host! So accommodating.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay (first time in Maine!) at the little cottage on Otter Creek Dr. It was the perfect place to experience everything in Acadia and Bar Harbor. Debbie was extremely helpful with answering questions and giving good suggestions before our trip, and she was very responsive when we had a little problem with the toilet not working. A very nice plumber came out first thing the next morning to take care of it! Thank you for everything!
Very clean and comfortable. More interior space than you would think from the exterior. Nice deck with chairs. Kitchen well stocked. Owner attentive to any requests/issues and quick to respond.
Grace family are very nice people. Our Original check in date Was the landing date of hurricane Henri, Grace emailed us to offer that we can postpone to avoid road trip risk. Also the cabin is Very clean, Nice backyard deck facing forest, and right in the Acadia park, also close to bar Harbor downtown . A few minutes drive to otter Cliff, great location. Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful time. The Biallas family was welcoming and made sure that the house was well prepared for visitors.
Our kids loved sharing a room. The beds had drawers for each of them to organize themselves.
This was our first trip to Maine and to Acadia. The cottage was located close to town and to Acadia. We didn’t want to leave!
This was our 1st trip to Acadia/ Bar Harbor. The cottage is near the excitement of Bar Harbor, the peacefulness of Acadia National Park. It is clean & inviting. The owners were quick to respond to our questions & gave us some recommendations for local stores & restaurants. It was perfect for our 40th anniversary vacation. Thank you!