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Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Bar Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park

Eden House is a cozy, clean house located in a lovely, quiet wooded area. Within minutes you can be at a lake, the park or a beach. Eden House is within walking distance of a playground, bank and upscale restaurant. We are eleven miles from Bar Harbor and 1/2 mile to the Island Bus System stop. Enjoy many outdoor activities or a lovely drive on the Ocean Drive that are so popular on our wonderful island.

Property manager

Kathy Norwood
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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, service animals permitted
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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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor is home to this holiday home. 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 Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Village Green - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪West Street Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Downtown - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Atlantic Brewing Company and Thompson Island Information Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Acadia National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

C H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Friendly and very helpful hostess...would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend!
Stayed here with my partner and a couple of friends for my wedding weekend! Loved the location nice and quiet!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and outstanding location
Great stay in an incredibly cozy house and convenient location. Owner communicates very quickly. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect!
We loved everything about our stay in this beautiful house! Clean and comfortable, it had everything we needed and offered the perfect peaceful place to come home to after a day of exploring. Kathy was readily available by text any time, and the check-in and check-out couldn't have been simpler. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and secluded
Nice quiet setting in the woods. Convenient to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Host was very responsive to questions. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haifeng G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a very nice place
The house is very clean and neat. The host Kathy was very nice and helpful. Her house has everything you need. We enjoyed staying there a lot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wooded hideaway
Amazing location for visiting Acadia and Bar Harbor, close to everything without dealing with the crowds in a lovely house in the woods that took us back in time. Clean, quiet, comfy 50s feel. Well-supplied with a lovely host and great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Sunset
Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away from Home
Cozy decor. Pretty views from every window. Well stocked. Clean. Comfortable bed in master. Quiet. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
We loved the house. It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. It was conveniently located to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The owner was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Such a great little house, very private and you felt like you were in the forest, so quiet and relaxing and still close to everything. Very clean and the kitchen and bath well equipped. My husband and I loved it and hope to go back for another stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acadia Cottage
Our stay at Eden House was wonderful! Just like visiting Acadia National Park, it was quiet and serene. We found all we needed for our stay in a comfortable, creatively decorated space. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acadia home base
We had a wonderful time staying here as our home base while exploring Acadia with our kids. We appreciated the quieter pace away from Bar Harbor while still being able to easily get to all hikes and restaurants in town. Great recommendations from the hosts, property exactly as described, well stocked kitchen, easy communication — would recommend across the board!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with great hosts in a great location
Eden House was a comfy house with a large yard that my dog loved. The owners were quick to answer any questions and even offered to send me some items I left behind. I loved the location in Town Hill since it allows you to avoid the hustle and bustle of downtown Bar Harbor with easy access to Acadia Park and several dining options nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet place
Lovely, comfortable house. Quiet location. Host very communicative and helpful. You do need to drive to most places on the island from here (my husband was hoping the island shuttle bus would be more useful but i thought driving was easy and most places were within 29 minutes)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigid L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in a charming home!
We loved our stay! Kathy was so responsive and the house had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, check in was a breeze, and everything was clean. It was also in a great location that made it easy to get to any place we needed, the shuttle stop is close by, and it’s away from the crazy busy Bar Harbor area. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Kathy’s house was a gem on Mt Desert Island, tucked away from the crowds, yet close to Bar Harbor and the park. The house was well stocked with amenities, basically everything you need for your stay with a bonus of frozen Maine blueberries, pancake mix, butter and syrup to prepare a delicious pancake breakfast the first morning. Highly recommended for your visit in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Stay
Eden house is very family friendly. Host supplied a high chair and pack n play. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for Acadia visit!
We really enjoyed our stay here. Everything was as described (or better). You can't beat the location for exploring Acadia and other areas on Mount Desert Island. The kids really loved the setting of the house in the woods with the mossy surroundings. If we are ever in the area again, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
We loved the location and proximity to the park for our daily outings. House was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Communication with Kathy was excellent. We walked to Atlantic brewery, it was delicious and we even went back a second night. Did Abel’s down the road for seafood. We shopped in Ellsworth before arriving at the house. A++
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay!
Our family had another wonderful stay at Kathy and Bruce's Eden House. Location is central and an easy jumping off point for anywhere you want to explore on MDI. Kathy's communication ahead of and during our stay was very helpful too...great recs for hikes, etc. House is extremely well stocked with anything you might need to cook, relax, and enjoy your stay. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerald N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient to all points of MDI
Nice and quiet location that has easy access to all points of MDI. We had Lobster rolls at Beal's in Southwest Harbor, visited the lighthouse at Bass Harbor, drove over to Bar Harbor, and thoroughly enjoyed the Park Loop road and all the hikes we took in. Eden House worked great for us giving us the much appreciated relaxation at the end of a busy day!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away from Home
We loved our stay at Kathy's home. It felt like our home away from home. The house is set back from the main road surrounded by many tall trees. You don't hear any traffic noise, only the sounds of birds singing. The property is quite large with a massive fire pit that we enjoyed multiple times during our stay. The location was perfect for our family. Great lobster dinner options were minutes away along with amazing barbecue at Atlantic Brewery Mainly Meats. We will definitely rebook with Kathy the next time we visit Maine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt right at home
This is such a great secluded property not far from the hustle and bustle of downtown Bar Harbor. You really get the best of both worlds. The hosts had the place well stocked with everything you need in case you had forgotten something. Comfy, cozy, and very affordable for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Kathy’s house
We loved our stay at this property! One could not ask for a better location! The drive was close to the east and west side of Mount Desert Island. The house was very clean and so cozy! Since we had teenagers, the kids were extra happy that they had their own beds. The kitchen was well equipped, had all the necessities plus some (we were impressed with the spice rack). There was plenty of space for everyone. We loved the grill and the deck. The check in/ check out process was seamless, owner very responsive and attentive! I highly recommend staying at this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Norwood

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My husband and I built Eden House in 1975 on family property. Our families are both local and we are descendants of the first residents of Mount Desert Island. We are very proud of our island. It has been a wonderful place to raise a family and our children live close by!

Why they chose this property

Eden House has many stay at home offerings but should you prefer to travel the area, we supply maps and brochures for those looking for adventures.

Languages:

English

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