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Exterior
Open kitchen/living with pull-out sofa bed, couch and loveseat with recliners.
Living room into kitchen. Recliner has been replaced with reclining love seat.
Queen Bed upstairs. Closest to bath. Room for folding cot if needed.
Downstairs bath.  There is a full bath upstairs with jacuzzi tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5145.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Bar Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Make your 2023 Reservations - Same great rates

This is a 1566 sq. ft. home with large rooms. It's centrally located to Acadia National Park, the other island towns, and Bar Harbor. There are 2 bedrooms and a full bath with jacuzzi tub upstairs and a large open kitchen/living area and full bath downstairs. Granite window sills and countertops are beautiful. We provide everything you need - all cookware, dishes, linens, etc. Microwave, toaster, coffee maker, washer and dryer. There is cable TV, phones, and WiFi. Outside is a quiet wooded area with BBQ grill.

Property manager

Janice

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Village Green - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 28 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Paddys Irish Pub Bar Harbor - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Make your 2023 Reservations - Same great rates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Make your 2023 Reservations - Same great rates?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Make your 2023 Reservations - Same great rates?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Make your 2023 Reservations - Same great rates located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company and within 6 miles (10 km) of Acadia National Park and Bubble Rock. Garland Farm and Thompson Island Information Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley L.

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

Comfortable, spacious, homelike

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this comfortable and spacious property. A lot of thought has gone into providing all of the things you need to make your stay convenient. I was especially happy with the variety and quality of the kitchen equipment. It made cooking easy. Note that our stay was 5 weeks, and we could have been happy to stay longer. The location is convenient, and there is a great pizza place very close by.
Stayed 35 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry B.

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

An Outstanding Base for Your Acadia Adventure

Janice's home is spacious, airy, and clean. The home is full of thoughtful touches that show Janice cares about her guests' experience. Highly recommended! We have already booked for next year,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce O.

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

Great stay

This was our second time staying in Janice's house. It is spacious, clean and comfortable, and Janice is a great host. The location is perfect for getting to the Hulls Cove Visitor Center for hiking and Bar Harbor for shopping and dining. I hope we'll be able to return for a third visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Great bar harbor property!

It is a nice house and a good location for to access Bar Harbor. The house is an actually nicer and bigger than the description.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RoseandJim S.

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

Great house

This house was very roomy and spacious, well stocked and the owner, Janice was a pleasure to work with. No issues whatsoever. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Jan's Bar Harbor House

The property was well situated and we'll stocked with everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce O., United States

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

Great house in ideal location

We just spent a wonderful week at this property. As other reviewers have noted, the house is very spacious, clean and comfortable. Even more important, its location is ideal--about 10-12 minutes from the Hulls Cove Visitors Center if you want to get info or hop on a bus to a hiking trailhead; about 15 minutes to Bar Harbor, less to S.W. Harbor or N.E. Harbor. Janice, the owner, is extremely responsive. We already booked for next year, so that says it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario G.

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

Tucked away home close to Bar Harbor

Home has plenty of room, easily sleeps 4 people. Very good communication with owner Janice. Close eought to Bar Harbor downtown about 15min drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Wonderful place!

Perfect spot to act as our base of operations for our exploration of central Maine for the week. Comfortable, had everything we needed. Peaceful. Beautiful forested property. Highly recommend and DEFINITELY would return to same place for a future visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn C.

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

Home from home

When you walk in the front door, this property feels like home. This home is perfect for 2 couples or a small family traveling together and is located in an ideal location from Bar Harbor. The recent addition of AC to the home made it all the more comfortable. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you, Janis! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

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

Acadia Gemstone

Property was in a perfect location for easy access to all the Mount Desert Island attractions, especially Acadia National Park entrance. The house was very comfortable, kitchen very well equipped and in a pretty country location. It was so quiet at night I got the best sleep I’ve had in weeks. Beds very comfortable and bathrooms very spacious. Owners responded immediately when we had a minor issue. I’ll stay there again if we ever go back to Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Perfect location!

We loved the location! We like to get up early for sunrise and hikes, go back to the property for some rest and lunch, then back out again. We were so close to everything in Acadia, it was easy to relax here between events. We cooked some meals ourselves, but we were also close to takeout places. It was so spacious for just the two of us, but it was much more affordable than smaller places further away. A great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey L.

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

Great location, close to Acadia and Bar Harbor

This house is in a great location to explore Acadia and Bar Harbor. Just minutes to one of the park's entrances and 15 min to Bar Harbor. There is plenty of comfortable seating in the living room, and the kitchen was well supplied. We really enjoyed our week in Bar Harbor!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronda S.

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

Comfy

Great location for exploring the park. We found the property spacious and comfortable for 4 people!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Great House

Convenient location. Quiet. Relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

beth z.

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

What a treasure!

This house has everything you need, and nothing you don't need! Comfy beds, lots of space, great kitchen, wonderful outdoor space, and most of all, a personable & professional host.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Excellent stay in Bar Harbor

Great house and location! Property manager was easy to work with. I would stay here again in a flash!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

Perfect getaway close to everything

As lovers of both Bar Harbor and the quiet side, we found this property to be perfectly situated mid island. It was quiet, cozy, and comfortable. Plenty of comfy seating, whether unwinding after a hike or reclining to read a book on a rainy day. Ample room, strong Wi-Fi, nice backyard space with grill. This really was a home away from home.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobi C.

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

Perfect Comfortable Stay

House was perfect for our stay. Very convenient to Acadia and Bar Harbor. House is clean, spacious & comfortable. Beds were sooo comfortable! Everything you need is provided. Janice is so easy to get ahold of if you need anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Arden D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location for Acadia

Very comfortable and convenient location for our interests in Ellsworth and Hancock County. We did Bar Harbor too, Seal Harbor North East Harbor, Bass Harbor, Bernard, South West Harbor, and Seal Cove Brass Era Auto Museum. Lots of places to see. Kitchen well stocked with pots pans, dishes and utensils for cooking in. We also ate out, but breakfast in. We believe place could be a bit cleaner but by end of season needing a complete deep cleaning, and as I understand many places were short on workers and cleaners this year.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

House had everything we needed, and a great location on Mt. Desert Island

We had a great experience staying at this house. This house is in a country setting with 4 other houses on the same driveway. Rooms are very spacious, and kitchen is well equipped. We were 10 - 15 minutes to Bar Harbor, Acadia and other small villages on the island. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eileen K.

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

Bar harbor home

Very convenient location and great living space
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Devika G.

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

Relaxing stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this peaceful house located so close to Acadia National Park! The house is spacious and has a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable living room and large bedrooms. The location was convenient to tour all the different parts of Acadia, and we felt like we really got to know the island. It was great to return to this house after a long day touring the island. Our kids enjoyed the space also.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

toni m.

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

Gemstone review

Owner had everything we needed and More! Super location! Nice Home! Toni
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Ken C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice roomy home

The house is in a great location to explore Bad Harbor. Comfortable beds and a well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Janice

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After spending many vacations here in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, we fell in love with the beauty of the area and made the move here in 1989.

Why they chose this property

It's a nice, quiet wooded area. After a busy day of hiking, shopping, cycling, come home to a restful home with everything you need provided. Just bring your suitcase and relax!

Languages:

English