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In-town Bar Harbor; walk everywhere, off street parking, and close to Shore Path

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Avery Skye
Backyard
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Village Green
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • West Street Historic District
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 King Bed

second floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

second floor twin

1 Single Bed

third floor queen

1 Queen Bed

third floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

first floor bath

Toilet

second floor bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

third floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

In-town Bar Harbor; walk everywhere, off street parking, and close to Shore Path

Avery Skye Cottage is a lovely 3-story family house located in-town Bar Harbor and just two blocks from the Shore Path entrance. The Cottage features a grassy backyard, a deck with an outdoor conversational set, dining set and gas grill. The Village Green is an easy walk where you can enjoy many shops and restaurants. The farmer's market held every Sunday morning at the town ball field is just a few streets away.

The cottage features 5 bedrooms. On the 2nd floor there is a king bedroom, a queen bedroom and a single twin bedroom; and full bathroom with bathtub/shower. The 3rd floor offers two queen bedrooms and a newly added bathroom featuring a glass shower.

On the main floor is the kitchen, dining area, living room (with decorative fireplace) and a half bathroom. The main floor also includes a lovely front porch.

Amenities include premium cable TV including HBO and Showtime (in living room & master bedroom), DVD, WIFI, A/C in all bedrooms except the twin, washer/dryer, gas BBQ, linens, off street parking for 3 cars, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker, blender, and outdoor furnishings on the porch (dining, sitting).

Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park offer visitors a variety of activities, see NPS.gov for information about obtaining park passes, maps, vehicle parking registration for Cadillac Summit Rd (new for 2021), including hiking, biking, lake swimming, carriage roads for walking/running, and horse back riding. Enjoy tea and popovers at the Jordan Pond House, golf at a PGA top-rated course, or even play tennis at one of the many courts offered to the public. Kids activities include going to Sand Beach, Seal Harbor Beach, miniature golf, hiking, pond swimming at Echo Lake, and lots of ice cream shops!

Sorry, No pets allowed. No Smoking allowed and maximum 8 people.

Property manager

Jacqueline Smith
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Booking this property is an acknowledgement and agreement to the terms of the House Rules AND the Rental Agreement as listed on this website.

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
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

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Village Green - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • West Street Historic District - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shore Path - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In-town Bar Harbor; walk everywhere, off street parking, and close to Shore Path pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In-town Bar Harbor; walk everywhere, off street parking, and close to Shore Path?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In-town Bar Harbor; walk everywhere, off street parking, and close to Shore Path?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In-town Bar Harbor; walk everywhere, off street parking, and close to Shore Path located?

Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Village Green and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlee S.

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

Great place to stay

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D.

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

Great location

Property was extremely clean and within walking distance from town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley H.

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

Great place and great location!

We loved our stay here! It was a great location, walkable to town and had everything we need. The house was very clean and well kept! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

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

Bar Harbor family getaway

Extremely cute, clean property with great layout for my adult family of 7. Amazing location! Easy walk to everything. Great communication by owner. Definitely would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

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

Family

Very nice stay there
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean A.

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

Wonderful Stay in Bar Harbor

Lovely home in great location. Easy walk to all the Bar Harbor shops, plus close to a great playground and the farmers market. Super clean and well-appointed. It is obvious the owner takes great care of this home. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Bar Harbor Stay

Great house. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee L.

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

Great house

Perfect location! Five minute walk to center of town. House was clean, had everything we needed..Could also walk out back door to ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Very nice place we would definitely stay here again!

Close to everything!! Beautiful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

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

Hiking friends trip

The house is lovely! Very clean, well stocked with basics, nice beds/sheet, towels; great location! Close to town but on side street. Communication with owner was very timely. Local and able to help out in our time of need. Very nice!! We would stay there again in a heartbeat and recommend it to others! Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Family Vacation

Great location. It was in a quiet, safe neighborhood, and it was close to shops, restaurants and the Shore Path. It had everything we needed with room for our whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Beautiful house, perfect location

We had a wonderful stay in Avery Skye! Beautiful house! Excellent indoor and outdoor spaces for 7 people! The location is fabulous (we wish the shore path reconstruction was finished so we could have benefitted from the proximity - but it is scheduled to be done by summer 2025 by the town) The host is incredibly responsive and the house is amazingly stocked with essentials and extras. Thank you Jacqueline!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara s.

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

Repeat stay

Stayed at Avery Skye last year and liked it so much we booked it again this year. Perfect location so we could walk to town and get in and out of the park very easily. Jacqueline is a fantastic host and her house is well stocked-even had a cake server for an impromptu birthday cake we bought. We loved all of the games and puzzles too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Absolutely wonderful

Beautiful, comfortable house. Everything you need. Short walk to Shore Path, restaurants, shops. Perfect location: walking distance to everything, but in a peaceful neighborhood away from the crowds. In short, one of the best VRBO experiences I've ever had.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Fantastic!

Perfect location and beautiful home. Everything we could have wanted was provided. Wonderful kitchen, spacious bedrooms and lovely backyard and porch. Great home base to explore Acadia and beyond. Host was great for communication. Would definitely stay again if we are fortunate enough to be in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

colleen l.

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

Great home and location

This home was perfect for our vacation. It is a short walk to the center of Bar Harbor and to the shore path along the water. We loved being able to walk to dinner and ice cream at night without having to find parking. It is also close to the park so that we drove between 10-30 minutes to the busy part and the quiet part of the island respectively to hike and explore. The street is quiet and we always felt safe there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Loved every moment

The home was perfect. Jacqueline was so responsive to any questions we had. The house was stocked with all the essentials and she thought of everything. We were so close to Acadia We had coffee on the front porch every morning and walked down the path to bar harbor before most were awake. The back yard was relaxing and all in all it was a wonderful vacation for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Bar Harbor Holiday

This house was spotless and equipped with everything we could need. I had ordered coffee and cream to be delivered with other groceries but forgot sugar. But found some neatly wrapped in the cupboard. Other things such as night lights, grilling utensils, hair dryer, phone charger, and yard and beach toys, made the stay so much more enjoyable. The owners were prompt to address any issues and gave suggestions of places to see. It’s conveniently located to walk to restaurants and shops, but at the same time the back yard feels like you’re in the woods.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Bar Harbor Family Trip

The house was perfect and located in a wonderful area. Avery Sky has everything you need and provided a wonderful place to stay. The host was kind, helpful and responsive. The location of the home makes it very easy to walk up town and all of Mount Dessert Island was with in an easy drive. We spent many days hiking Acadia and exploring the shoreline looking for sea glass. We took a 1/2 day kayak trip and also went on a puffin cruise; both were great. We saw lots of wildlife! In late May, a few of our kiddos swam in Somes Sound. It was cold! You can hike to it from Flying Montain Trail (where we saw a porcupine eating in the trees) or you can take an easy gravel path from the parking lot down to the sound. We can’t wait to come back again. We would all easily stay in Avery Sky forever.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

david C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

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

The Best, Perfect and Happy Home For Your Vacation

having traveling often and rented many vacational rentals, I can honestly say this was one of the best ever. The home was immaculate and every detail was attended to. There wasn't one thing that we wished were included in the home. Every room was totally equiped with everything needed to relax and enjoy to time to plan and cook meals and snacks. The beds were extreley comfortable and all linens and towesl were of the higest quality. The location was absolutely perfect, being able to walk to the shore or to the town for shops and restauants and the harbor. I heartly recommend this home rental as one of the finest and one that will ensure you have a wonderful Bar Harbor experience. I hope to return again someday. Maureen and two other friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

laura k.

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

shore path a few yards away

we had the best experience at this wonder house! it’s a few steps from the shore path which we took everyday to walk to restaurants and shops on the water. the house was very roomy and squeaky clean with everything you need for an enjoyable vacation. we went across the street one morning to a farmers market and bought delicious fruits and veggies and homemade snacks. we sat in the very private and beautiful backyard every night and enjoyed the stars. the hostess was very responsive and provided many ideas on activities in the area. couldn’t have been more wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Minh V.

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

Charming and we’ll appointed home in a perfect location

This house is not cheap but well worth it. Location is perfect: only one short block to Main Street and very close to the Village Green. The house is over 100 years old and retains all the charm of such a place with modern conveniences. Decor was nice and consistent with what you would expect in a Maine house. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped for all manner of cooking. There was also a nice weber grill in the back with very nice outdoor space for both dining and lounging. We enjoyed the fire pit on the lawn as well. Bedrooms were all a good size and beds were comfy. If we come back to bar harbor we will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

Great Bar Harbor locTion

Great neighborhood within easy walk to most things in Bar Harbor. The house is cute and clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Perfect location, comfortable stay

We had a wonderful time during our stay here. There was plenty of room for our group of six adults and two kids. House was very clean and included many thoughtful touches including more than enough towels and fans available in each bedroom. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals, as well as updated applicances, and the outdoor dining and sitting areas were lovely. Local artwork throughout the house was very peaceful to look at during our time in the house. Kids were happy to have premium channels on the TV. The location could not have been more ideal- we were able to easily walk into town and along the Shore Path every day while leaving cars in the driveway. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jacqueline Smith

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I live in the neighborhood with my family and I was raised in Bar Harbor. I love to travel, I'm an avid hiker, and my husband owns and manages a local restaurant.

Why they chose this property

I always admired this house (I live in the neighborhood) and I am thrilled to provide it as the kind of vacation rental property I would seek, if I were visiting Acadia National Park.

What makes this property unique

The Shore Path is just around the corner and the Sunday Farmers' Market is on the end of the next street. The entrance to Acadia National Park's 'Loop Road' is south of the cottage, including Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, and the east side hiking trails.

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