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Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location!

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Come on in!
Perfect porch for relaxing with a cup or coffee or glass of wine!
The Foyer

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • West Street Historic District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Village Green
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 6

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

The Aerie

1 Double Bed

The Chart Room

1 King Bed

The Turquoise Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Aerie Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

First Floor Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Hall Bathroom, Second Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Room Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location!

All the charm of yesteryear with the comfort of the 21st century! Grand columned entry porch, English garden, delightful outdoor dining. Well appointed spacious and charming rooms, old world kitchen with bells and whistles, sunny breakfast room, copper-sinked butler's pantry/bar with wine cooler, expansive foyer with fireplace, comfortable and tranquil living room, dining room for 10 with sitting area, family room/home theater with fold out sectional, 3/4 first floor bathroom. Two stairs lead to four bedrooms, including a newly redecorated master suite (king bed), another bedroom with a king, one with a queen bed (newly decorated and upgraded), and one with two twins. There is an additional double-bed suite on the third floor as well as a generous laundry room. Coveted village location - quiet and enjoyable, but a stone's throw to all the activities you can imagine. You can walk everywhere!

All check-ins are self-check-ins. The home is spacious and the yard is completely private, with several private entrances. The location is quiet and it easy to get to the Park and to other areas of interest.

Home of twenty+ years to a pair of architects, the home has a designer touch and lots of character defining art and decor!

Property manager

Kay and Augusto
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Note: 2 sets of stairs
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please observe quiet hours 9pm-7am
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Please observe quiet hours 9pm-7am
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VR1R22-75

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. 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 George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Village Green - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shore Path - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious, Historical, Magical, Designer Home, Prime Walkable Village Location! located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of St. Saviour's Church and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

My family traveled to bar harbor for a Thanksgiving getaway. The location was ideal and within walking distance to everything downtown bar harbor. Kay was a wonderful host and responsive during our visit. The house was beautiful and spacious for our group of 9. She left us a lovely gift basket with lots of goodies we enjoyed. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Family trip

This big house had plenty of room for 9 adults. The house was very clean and the beds were nice. We were in walking distance to many things & the neighborhood was safe and quiet. Our hosts were very responsive prior to and during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Our stay was amazing!

We loved our stay at this large, historic home. The house was beautiful and clean and perfect for 4 adult friends. The location is amazing - walkable to the village. The front porch was a great spot for morning coffee or afternoon relaxation. The owner was easy to communicate with and there whenever I needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Bar Harbor and at this spectacular home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brion L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy S.

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

Grand old house

Very well stocked. As an older house had to look for the light switches but figured it out. Lovely back family room with a piano. Very comfortable beds. Excellent location in town. Close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

lisa m.

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

Great location!

House was in a great spot and host was excellent with responsiveness and providing helpful information. The house has everything you need. It’s an old house so bathrooms and some aspects reflect that.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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

House and location can’t be beat

The house might be my wife’s dream house: lots of character but nicely updated. It was a hot week and the AC was strong. The grill was clean and ready to go. There were tons of games and puzzles for downtime. And the location is exceptional. Just a block to all the action, but still on a quiet street. It was perfect for our mini family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

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

Fabulous vacation

Staying at Kay's place was truly magical. The house was spotless and extremely spacious. My spouse, kids, and grandkids all found places to have time to themselves and time to gather together. The living room was perfect for playing games in the evening and just sitting around and talking. The location of this house couldn't have been more perfect: steps from the grocery store and the Village Green and bustling downtown. We all wished we could have stayed longer and would love to come back here when we come back to Bar Harbor!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great for large family. A lot of room to be together or apart

Wonderful, welcoming and well-stocked home. Our family of 9 adults loved it. Great spot to easily walk to anywhere in Bar Harbor - which we did for 4 days in a row. Good communication with the owner made it easy. Two car parking limit was a bit of a pinch but we found a creative way to park a third car off site. Highly recommended to any large group
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Awesome Bar Harbor vacation get away

Our family of 9 spent 10 fun days in this spacious, clean, and comfortable home. It is in an ideal location, so that we were able to walk or take the Island Explorer to most attractions, museums, restaurants and trail heads. On the one rainy day, there were plenty of games, books and puzzles on the shelves to keep us entertained. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well appointed. The air conditioning kept us cool. The laundry room was convenient. We enjoyed barbecuing on the patio. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Bar Harbor experience

Historical Bar Harbor comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dee K., Warwick MD

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

Great location

Great house. Had everything we needed and the location was great - an easy walk to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

clay m.

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

Fabulous Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our well long stay in Bar Harbor. This beautiful home was fantastic! Very conveniently located downtown. You can walk to just about everything. Less than 10 minute drive to Acadia. Will definitely stay there again when we return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aniruddh S.

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

Fantastic property - Must stay

Super convenient location. Everything is a 5 min walk. Easy access to the National Park. The property is very spacious and has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The kitchen is well stocked and has everything you need and more! Definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

marcia s.

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

The Best VRBO Ever

We have stayed in many VRBOs across the US. This was the best experience we have ever had. To a person in our group of 8, we wished we had stayed in the home our entire trip even if it meant not seeing other areas of the region. The host was generous with special touches, lovely artwork, fully appointed kitchen and room to gather and find privacy. Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Cincinnati, US

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

Beautiful home and great location

Kay’s house is absolutely stunning. The decorating from the antiques to being mixed with fun fabrics and colors throughout the house. Very special place! Kay was excellent at communicating and even gave us some history on the house because we were so interested learning about their home. 5 minute walk to everything and short drive to the park!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dann H., Dayton, OHIO

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

Great house for staying in Acadia/Bar Harbor

Great location… in Bar Harbor and very close to Acadia. House is large and accommodating. Great front porch for sitting outside and relaxing. Owner/manager very available and responsive to questions. We would repeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Perfect in every way!

Beautiful property, perfect location, no detail was overlooked. I would HIGHLY recommend this home for larger groups. Walkable to downtown, off-street parking, outdoor space, plenty of baths, really perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

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

Beautiful house in a great location!!

Overall experience was fantastic. Only issue was hot weather and no air conditioning in bedrooms. The second and third floors were VERY hot!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff G.

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

Perfection

Charming decor, a wonderfully responsive host, and an elegant home right on the center of town made for the perfect vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leann N.

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

Perfect for a large family gathering

We rented 3 houses in Bar Harbor and the hosts of this one were by far the most responsive. The house has multiple common areas, perfect for a large gathering. The outdoor areas are a bonus-front porch and patio. The third floor bedroom and bath are quite compact and may not suit large adults.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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

Amazing Location

This property was a short walk to everything Bar Harbor has to offer. It’s a great house, well maintained and clean. Communication with owners/staff was easy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Perfect place for a friends' getaway

Overall, this property was a perfect place for a getaway for six 70-year old friends. The location was in a quiet area that was within walking distance of the center of Bar Harbor. We needed a house that would allow each of us to have our own bed and sufficient bathrooms, a kitchen where we could have a continental breakfast and drinks and appetizers, and a comfortable place to sit and talk. We also wanted a place where we could walk to shop and dine. This house met all of our requirements and was beautiful with unique features and character. The host provided all the necessary utensils, kitchen tools, appliances, linens, towels, and toiletries for our purposes. The owner was responsive to our questions and issues about the house. The only suggestions that we had are that there be more signage as to where to find the controls for the lights in the house. Thank you for providing a place for us to celebrate after our 50th college reunion!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

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

Beautiful historic home in downtown Bar Harbor

Your home was the perfect spot to base our visit to MDI. We were a 3 minute walk from downtown shops and a 5 minute drive from the gates of Acadia. Loved the indoor/outdoor spaces to congregate with the family. Our hosts went above and beyond to make the stay comfortable for us. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T., Parma

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

Great house, great location, great hosts!

Nice century home in a great, walkable location. Lots to do in the house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kay and Augusto

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We are a couple with four children who have enjoyed living in Bar Harbor since 1995. We are both architects and have lovingly restored this gem of a home to its glory while incorporating modern amenities and our own touches. We own several other Bar Harbor properties as well -Emerson House, Mason House and the Cottage on Cottage - and enjoy traveling (we always rent homes when we travel and enjoy being able to provide similar comfort to other travelers!)

Why they chose this property

We purchased this home because having had few owners before us, it had retained most of its original features and charm, and as architects, we knew good bones when we saw them! Since then, the home has been totally renovated, and serves as an excellent design laboratory - even our most discerning clients have appreciated the hospitality and ambiance of this home!

What makes this property unique

The butler pantry (the reason we fell in love with the house!) fireplaces, the wooden fretwork, the massive entry columns, oversized front door, the diamond paned windows...they just don't make them like this anymore! Elegant, but livable and oh, so well located!

Languages:

English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

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