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Heart of downtown Bar Harbor near historic Shore Path, renovated Dutch Colonial

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8190.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Village Green
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • West Street Historic District
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Kids Room

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Heart of downtown Bar Harbor near historic Shore Path, renovated Dutch Colonial

New for 2019, freshly renovated home located in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor! This unique 1880's home is located one block from the Shore Path Ocean Trail and two blocks from the Grand Hotel on Main St. It's an easy walk to all of the Bar Harbor shops and restaurants or take in the beautiful ocean vistas as you walk along the scenic and historic Shore Path Ocean Trail into town.

Although centrally located, this comfortable home is nestled in wooded seclusion while still within walking distance to all the town's shops, cafes, YMCA and playground.

The Hideaway has been completely renovated and modernized for you convenience with three baths, four bedrooms, living room, family room, dining room and kitchen, yet it retains its 19th century charm! Two cable TVs offer you viewing choices and hi speed internet encourages you to bring your smart devices.

Amenities include wireless internet, cable TVs, first floor laundry, towels, bedding, coffee maker, microwave, dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, plates and utensils, plus some indoor and outdoor games. Grab the folding chairs from the closet and the dining room will seat 8 comfortably. You just provide the food, supplies and fun!

For your outside enjoyment you have a gas grill, picnic table and a propane fire pit. Gather around the fire with the outside chairs and have a relaxing evening!

Sleep Accommodations: sleeps 8 adults or 6 adults and 4 children comfortably. The fourth bedroom is a "bunk room", perfect for the kids! A family room sofa and sleeper loveseat is available if needed.

Property manager

Veena Gaines
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

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

About the area

Bar Harbor

Downtown Bar Harbor, a neighbourhood in 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 George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Village Green - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shore Path - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • West Street Historic District - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of downtown Bar Harbor near historic Shore Path, renovated Dutch Colonial pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of downtown Bar Harbor near historic Shore Path, renovated Dutch Colonial?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of downtown Bar Harbor near historic Shore Path, renovated Dutch Colonial?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of downtown Bar Harbor near historic Shore Path, renovated Dutch Colonial located?

Located in Downtown Bar Harbor, this family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Village Green and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

great location

Great location within walking distance to town yet very quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Norwood K.

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

Nice house, great location

Right off Main Street so walk to all Bar Harbor restaurants! Well furnished and clean, our family of four adults enjoyed it and recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

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

Perfect!!!stau!!!

Everything about the place wonderful!! Walking distance to everything!!! So nice that we didn’t have to park in town!! Well equipped with all we needed. Thanks so much!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

monica h.

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

A great house for our group of 8

We were celebrating 2 milestone birthdays in our family of 13. We rented 2 houses in Bar Harbor a few blocks from each other. Eight of us stayed in this 4 bedroom home. It was great. It had a very well stocked kitchen, a gas grill and a gas fire pit with plenty of outdoor seating. There is a full size washer and dryer In the master bathroom on the first floor. Laundry detergent and dryer sheets are supplied as are dishwasher tablets. There is a 3rd bathroom with a shower in the dining room. We almost missed it. It was a handy addition. Very convenient to everything in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy R.

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

Fabulous Find!

Wonderful week! We had a group of 8 adults and had plenty of room and were quite comfortable! This is an old house with plenty of charm, but well updated to provide all of the conveniences we would want! The property is a fantastic location and we walked everywhere in Bar Harbor... this was so convenient as parking is difficult during the busy season, and we only had to use our car for the short drives to Acadia! We also enjoyed the nice grill and fire pit, as well as the outdoor games provided! We definitely plan to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

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

Great house/Great location

Our family (5 adults, 2 children under 5) enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space for everyone. The location is secluded and walkable to everything in town. So, the best of both worlds. It was a wonderful time! The house is well stocked and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend. *Note; the Shore path is completely closed due to storm damage but it’s just as easy to walk through town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Perfect location

This home was perfectly located to walk to all the stores, restaurants and bars in Bar Harbor. It was equally well located to go into Acadia multiple times during our stay. All the amenities you need are here for cooking, laundry and playing games. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary k.

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

Great Getaway

The house was just as described. Everything was clean & lots of things supplied. Neighbors very friendly. Location was within walking distance to downtown Bar Harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin Q., St. Charles Missouri

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

Fall Girls Trip to Acadia

This home 2 blocks off Main Street in Bar Harbor and close to Acadia National Park was perfect for our needs. We hiked during the day and spent mornings and evenings in Bar Harbor. The Shore Path was beautiful and very close to the property. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone and extra space in the sitting and living room areas. One suggestion is the Hideaway Lane sign was very difficult to find in the dark when we drove in and the gravel drive had several potholes. I would return to this property if coming back to this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin G., Tallahassee, FL

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

Excellent!

Very cozy and homey. Well equipped kitchen. Excellent location to Shore Path and downtown. Plenty of room for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M., Austin

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

Bar Harbor House

Great house and location. Close to everything in Bar Harbor!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

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

Lovely

Such a perfect location! The house has a very cool history. Make sure to read about the history.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Extremely convenient and spacious home near center of Bar Harbor

Cute, tucked away property near Shore Path. Very clean. Worked great for five adults to visit Acadia and Bar Harbor. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P., East Chain USA

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

A Hidden Gem

Wonderful! Charming and cozy home. Spotless and had everything we needed. LOVED the location; so close to everything! Enjoyed the patio and fire pit with a glass of wine nightly. Can’t say enough how much we enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander J., Washington DC

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

Wonderful stay

We had a fantastic 5 day stay at the end of August. Veena was very responsive prior to our check in and stay. The location was very convenient and it was a short walk to the Main Street restaurants and shops and also the Bar Harbor Shore Path. We were able to be very comfortable traveling with 6 adults and a child with plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen was well equipped to have some meals at home. The outside fire pit was also perfect for sitting outside in the evenings and making s’mores! Would happily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cjudy@kc.rr.com j.

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

Hideaway in Bar Harbor.

Quaint, historic, wonderful 4 bedroom home. It was perfect for 4 friends on a getaway. Love the easy access to shoreline path.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niraja R.

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

Fantastic location for our Acadia vacation

This is a completely renovated home in Bar Harbor. Walking distance to a lot of restaurants and local attractions, walking distance to several hiking trails and a very short drive to Acadia NP. Thus avoiding the hassle of trying to park in downtown Bar Harbor. The Island Explorer shuttle was not operating when we visited but the house is walking distance to the shuttle stop. Although located in the heart of town, it is a very quiet and private property. Very clean, spacious and equipped with all the essentials and more. Veena was very responsive. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Great place!

Very cute and close to downtown and the shore path. Would definitely recommend staying here if you plan on visiting Bar Harbor!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

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

Awesome location!

I just spent 5 nights in this quaint house with 3 couples for a hiking trip in Acadia. The location was amazing for walking to Bar Harbor for dinner/drinks/shopping, and to watch the sunrise in the mornings. It was easy to travel to our many hikes and sunrise/sunset locations that we had picked out in Acadia. The house was comfortable for 3 couples with multiple sitting areas and everyone having their own bedrooms. The third bathroom was unexpectedly downstairs, so with 3 couples, one of them had to go up and down the stairs in order to use that bathroom as their own. The house had pretty much everything that we needed, but a few conveniences that we would have appreciated to make our stay even better. Overall, the house was really great and I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham I.

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

Great stay at great property

Very well equipped home with lovely fire pit in middle of Bar Harbour.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

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

A wonderful stay!

We have been to MDI many times, and this time we came up for the marathon. The house was perfect for the eight of us and close by to all the stores and restaurants. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Great Hideaway

This house is a wonderful combination of turn on the century elegance and modern convenience. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

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

Immaculate & centrally located!

This property is beautiful and perfectly situated in town, close to all that Bar Harbor has to offer- while still feeling tucked away. The home was immaculate and communication with the property manager was quick and easy. The ONLY (easily remedied) two concerns we had: several of the first floor windows didn’t lock and our entry house code didn’t seem individualized (ie., last 4 digits of my phone number, etc). The beauty of being nestled into the woods was tranquil— but with a possibly shared entry code and unlocked first floor windows… we thought it could be a safety issue (tourist town, etc) . Regardless of those concerns, we had NO issues and the quietness of the private drive kept all foot traffic at least a block or two away from us. The property is well stocked with anything you might need and gave us a wonderful spot to relax between our endless Bar Harbor and Acadia adventures.! We were very grateful to have such a serene and comfortable stay and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy W., Downingtown, Pennsylvania

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

Bar Harbor

Great house and very clean inside. The outdoor area could’ve been a bit more maintained. Super location! Property manager was very good at communicating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Perfect location in Bar Harbor

We were a family of 4 with 2 children (14 and 10) and 2 grandparents. The historic house is situated on a quiet street with easy access to town and one long street away from the scenic Ocean Path. In addition it is a short drive to Acadia. Pros: several rooms for seating, one bedroom on the main level with en suite bath, dining room for 6, deck and outdoor seating. Cons: New kitchen cookware is needed, and storage in main level bedroom is minimal, especially in the bathroom where shelving and hooks would be appreciated. Overall it's a fantastic place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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