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Steps to Restaurants, Shops & Waterfront, Bar Island, Free 2-car Parking, Wi-fi Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Steps to Restaurants, Shops & Waterfront, Bar Island, Free 2-car Parking, Wi-fi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Steps to Restaurants, Shops & Waterfront, Bar Island, Free 2-car Parking, Wi-fi located?

Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, this vacation home is steps from Bar Harbor Whale Museum and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Acadia National Park. Bar Harbor Whale Watching and Criterion Theater are also within 5 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

24 July 2025

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We very much enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed for a Thanksgiving escape. The location was perfect, close enough to walk downtown and only a few minutes to Acadia’s trails.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alesha N.

8 July 2025

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Amazing stay perfect location

We stayed at this property for four nights the first week of June. Everything about the property was was just as listed. It was a beautiful home and a wonderful location great walking distance to everything in town.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry D.

30 July 2023

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Great location!

Great location !!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

1 April 2023

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Great house and location

The house was very clean and welcoming with great hosts. The location is perfect just off Main and Cottage and an easy walk to all restaurants and shops.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn J.

24 October 2024

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Bar Harbor Visit

The home was easy to get to and so convenient for spending time in Bar Harbor. As described we were able to walk to our downtown Bar harbor destinations. Home was comfy and well stocked with the amenities needed!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P., Mansfield, Ohio

27 May 2023

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Quaint and Comfortable Cottage

Wonderfully redone home located in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor. Fantastic kitchen with everything needed for a comfortable and homey stay. Very comfortable beds and close walking distance to all shops and restaurants.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

7 June 2025

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Location. Location. Location.

Fantastic stay in the heart of Bar Harbor!We had a great experience at this perfectly located in-town home. Everything was within walking distance—restaurants, shops, and the waterfront—so our rental car barely moved the whole trip! While we’re pretty low-maintenance when it comes to amenities, this place had everything you could ask for: a well-stocked kitchen, great grilling setup, and all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore Bar Harbor on foot. Owners were very attentive and went out of their way to make sure our stay was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty P.

3 October 2024

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Steps away from Bar Harbor

Great location for Bar Harbor and the Park! Easy access for entry to house. Very clean. Hosts nice and easy to deal with. Highly recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

23 May 2024

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Great place to stay and so convenient

We had a very nice stay. It was my husband and self for two nights, then three friends joined us for the last two nights. All in our 60s. We enjoyed being able to walk to everything in town, and the proximity to Southwest Harbor from where we did a sail. Plenty of room for everyone. We'll be back.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

12 June 2022

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Can not beat the location!

This house is the perfect rental for a Bar Harbor vacation. We were within walking distance to so many delicious restaurants, shops, the whale watching dock, the land bridge hike and more! We went multiple days without even using our vehicle. It is an older home with some quirks (the only shower is downstairs off the kitchen), but the owners have done a great job! It is decorated really well and very comfortable! I would definitely recommend this rental!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

16 October 2023

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Excellent visit to Bar Harbor, ME and Acadia Nat'l Park

We were so lucky to find this VRBO for our vacation to Acadia Nat'l Park. The location was amazing with parking for two cars a couple of blocks from the harbor, restaurants, and downtown, as well as a short drive to many of Acadia's hiking trails and vistas. The rental was perfect for our party. The layout provided ample room for our group to be together, as well as to provide privacy to read or relax after hiking for the day was over. The shower had excellent water pressure. The kitchen and laundry provided everything we needed. We would book this rental again.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

14 September 2024

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Base Harbor Maine

This property has a great location in town. It is tucked one block from one of the main streets in town yet was quiet. The parking space was a gem. No need to hassle with finding a place to park. You can be gone all day in the park and return to the house and walk to dinner. The home is an older home and with that comes the settling of the home and slanted floors upstairs among other things. The remodel is nice but it is still an older home. The owner was very gracious bringing a blender when I requested one and also coming right over when I had trouble operating the A/C upstairs.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry M.

19 July 2023

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Couldn’t Have Asked for More

This was a fantastic stay for the 5 of us. The house was amazing but even more so was it’s location. Especially for the week of Fourth of July. Only moved our vehicle to go into Acadia each day. I never want to wish bad on others but I couldn’t help but smile as Bar Harbor was slammed with people trying to find a place to park. Owners were wonderful and the place was spotless when checking in. I spent much time on back deck journaling and sipping a beverage. Only suggestion would be to add a few more cooking things to the kitchen such as another casserole pan. Great stay overall. Would return in a heartbeat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh B.

25 August 2022

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Quaint, Comfortable, Quiet Oasis in a busy Tourist Town

This is a cozy cottage which has been updated with all that you need. Perfect for our family of 4 with two adult (20 and 22) children. It is located on a quiet block just off a main road so it's convenient to everything while provided a quiet escape from all the rest of the tourists. The hosts had everything we would need. There is only one full bath which worked since we are all family. There is easy parking which is important and the town is very walkable. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Fang L.

14 August 2022

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a mixed feeling

The property has an unbeatable location. It is located in a quiet little street but close to restaurants, shops, and attractions in bar harbor. The house is fully renovated and beautifully decorated. But it's an old house and we encountered an old house problem. A few hours after we checked in, we found out some water backed up to the floor of first floor bathroom (the only full bath in the house). And the sewer smell quickly got into the bathroom then the whole house. It's a very unfortunate event. But luckily the host was very attentive. Robard returned to my Vrbo message in a couple of minutes and it was around 11 pm. He tried his best to schedule the plumber to check the sewer and he cleaned and sanitize the bath room floor the next day (Sunday). The situation was getting better but there was some sewer flies got in later. We got a chance to quickly chat with the plumber and he mentioned all the issues came from the old sewer pipe and they have planned to replace that. I believe the sewer problem will be fundamentally solved after that. Other than that unfortunate event, we had a great stay. The house was very well furnished and maintained, and the kitchen was stocked with nice appliances and utensils. The bedrooms were a bit small. But the front porch and side patio provided great spaces to relax. I can see how much the owners care about their vacation property. It was definitely a five star to the host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken W., Lakeland, Florida

30 July 2022

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Warren family trip

My wife, three of our children and I spent a great week in Bar Harbor. Very convenient location with all the necessities included. The owners were very accommodating, the house was clean and the access to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park made this home the perfect fit for our family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

2 July 2022

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Great house in an unbeatable location

Just finished up our fantastic visit to Bar Harbor and Acadia. The house is right in Bar Harbor so it’s walkable to everything in town—we loved not having to worry about parking, and being able to walk to grab coffee in the mornings or dinner in the evenings. It’s also basically across the street from the waterfront, two blocks from Hannaford grocery store, and a great homemade for exploring Acadia. Just an unbeatable location. The house was clean, cute, and functional, really comfortable for adults and kids alike. We especially appreciated the plush towels, the clean white bedding, and the comfy pillows. All the appliances worked well and were easy to figure out, and the kitchen supplies were really clean, so for once I didn’t feel like I needed to wash things before using them. We spent a lot of time in the front sun room area, which was just lovely! Travelers with really young kids should know that the stairs are pretty steep. They’re also pretty creaky, so if you have a light sleeper (or are a light sleeper), bring a white noise machine so the little one(s) don’t wake up when people go up and down the stairs. The hosts were wonderfully communicative—they made it easy from start to finish, with quick responses, clear instructions, and a really great welcome message with tons of great recommendations. Thank you to Robard and Mercedes for letting us call your home our home for the week. We will absolutely stay here again when we return to Acadia!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

15 June 2022

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Great home and location

Everything was clean and looks just like the pictures on the listing. Location was perfect - could walk to any location in Bar Harbor and a 2 minute drive into Acadia. We loved the porch and the beds. Thanks for the great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian C., Lake Wallenpaupack, PA

4 June 2022

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Perfection

All we could say all weekend was how perfect the house was. When we return to Bar Harbor we will definitely stay here again……it is a great house, with an incredible location in beautiful Bar Harbor, ME. Thank you for a great experience!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay F.

26 May 2022

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Bar Harbor downtown water view

Perfect house in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor! Loved every second of it here and would highly recommend

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

23 May 2022

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No

Excellent location to all of the downtown amenities, so close to the water, easy drive to hiking locations, and comfortable home with the all of the necessities! Owners were very responsive!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh W.

24 April 2022

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

Right in the heart of town

Easy to walk to everything from the grocery store, to the land bridge, to the ocean walk, to stores and food. Owner was great, check in process was easy, home was very clean. The only minor drawback is the steps are a bit steeper than normal so if you have older parents coming it’s harder to get to the bedrooms since they are all upstairs. Porch is outstanding! Would 100% recommend this place to anyone without mobility issues which would make the upstairs bedrooms challenging. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

jessica i.

31 March 2022

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Home away from home!

The house was very clean with lots of extra details. Short walk to town and a pleasure to stay at.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C., Morris County

25 October 2021

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

Lovely home in Bar Harbor

We selected this home primarily because of its location, right in the middle of town; we love to be able to walk to shops and restaurants but also to have space to spread out. Robard and Mercedes have made this house extremely comfortable; everything is stylish and sparkling clean and they have included all sorts of extras, including snacks, an array of spices, specialty toiletries and more. There are lots of places to get comfy with a book and space to spread out. We'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

21 October 2021

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Lovely home - great location!

We had a wonderful time in this lovely home in Bar Harbor. The place was extremely clean. Had all the comforts of home including some local sodas in the fridge and snacks on the counter when we arrived. The bed we slept was so comfortable it was hard to get out of each day. :) It was great to return to after a day of adventuring in the Acadia National Park. The best part of this house is it's location - steps from the harbor, shore path, downtown, bike rentals and a few minute drive into the park. With a parking at a premium in Bar Harbor -the convenient location is a huge plus. Even with its proximity to town it's still a quiet and peaceful retreat. Property Owners were very communicative and seemed genuinely concerned that we had a pleasant stay. Would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

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