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Large private downtown home - walk to everything. Parking, deck and fenced yard.

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House Eden Villa and Parking Area
view down greeley avenue to cottage street
Entrance Deck Front Door
lounge
lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9232.3 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
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large private downtown home - walk to everything. Parking, deck and fenced yard.

Eden Villa is a spacious, in-town Bar Harbor home within walking distance of everything downtown. It is located within a quick walk of the grocery store. It is on a quiet non-throughway avenue and allows for some peaceful enjoyment from the downtown hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor in the summertime. Guests can walk to restaurants, shops, and activities easily. This includes whale watching, bike rentals, and kayaking sea tours. It is also a 3 minute walk to the sandbar. It is easy to go to dinner and just stroll home - no need to drive anywhere. The entrance to Acadia National Park is very close by.

This 3 story, five bedroom home features two king bedrooms, two twin bedrooms and one double bedroom that also has a futon. There are couches and armchairs in the living room and high speed internet and cable TV with a DVD player. The house can accommodate a maximum of 9 guests. There are 2 bathrooms (one full, and one with only a shower). Large fully equipped kitchen with all the amenities: oven, stove, dishwasher, microwave, cookware and dining ware. The Dining Area Lounge has Air Conditioning lower level This house has a large spacious private back deck which has a propane BBQ and outdoor dining for 6 or more.

Other amenities include a washer and dryer, off street parking for up to 4 cars at a squeeze (which is an added benefit because parking in downtown Bar Harbor is all metered and can get expensive) and a fenced landscaped yard.

Property was constructed in 1922.

Bookings are 7 day periods Saturday to Saturday.

Property manager

Jeffrey or Lesley Starling

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
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Important information

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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 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. 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Village Green - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shore Path - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large private downtown home - walk to everything. Parking, deck and fenced yard. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large private downtown home - walk to everything. Parking, deck and fenced yard.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large private downtown home - walk to everything. Parking, deck and fenced yard.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large private downtown home - walk to everything. Parking, deck and fenced yard. located?

Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of West Street Historic District and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Adult family vacation close to the action.

This was a great space. The property was true to the online description. Plenty of lounging areas and separate spaces for a big group to gather or be alone. I loved all the little extras they had in the kitchen as far as utensils, pots pans. Tissue boxes and small bins in each room, scrap paper and pens, etc
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui K.

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

Practically Perfect in Every Way!

The property was clean, spacious and the kichen well stocked. It was perfect for the 5 of us. Location is ideal in relation to town, farmers market, restaurants, grocery store and harbor. We definitely will rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Great place

We enjoyed our stay here. Modern appliances and lots of cooling fans that really worked. A limitation (as the listing indicates) is that although there is lots of room and comfortable beds for 9 people, there are only two bathrooms.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Bar Harbor

House was comfortable and well located. Rooms and beds were very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Family Fun in Bar Harbor

My family really enjoyed our stay at ‘Eden Villa’ during our vacation in Bar Harbor. We were able to easily walk to all locations in Bar Harbor and the drive to Acadia was short. The house was comfortable for 9 adults and 2 kids. We really liked being able to eat and enjoy family time on the lovely deck. There were plenty of towels and bedding. It was nice to have access to laundry in the basement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance R.

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

Great location and responsive owners

Great location to walk to restaurants, the grocery store, Agamont Park, etc. The house had plenty of room for our group of 7. The full sized washer and dryer was great to have. The grill on the back deck was clean and easy to use. It was unseasonably warm during the daytime during our week in early July. The air conditioner in the dining room takes the edge off the summer heat on the first floor, though it did get quite warm on the upper floors during the day. Using the provided window fans at night to draw in the cool night air made it nice and cool while sleeping. Our group did have to space out our showers to make sure we all had hot water, but that is understandable with a group our size. The home was exactly as described in the listing, and the owners Jeff and Lesley replied very quickly to all our questions. We really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed K.

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

Perfect House

The was the perfect house for our family. Comfortable, spacious, clean, and quiet. Location couldn’t be beat, especially for walking to the grocery store or into town. We hope to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Bar Harbor Rental

Great location. Close to everything. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Great vacation

Great house. Great location. Close to everything we wanted to do. Owners were awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

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

Great location

Wonderful location! Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

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

Great vacation family home

Warm inviting comfortable home with plenty of room for 10. Large family and dining rooms. Wonderful location downtown on dead end street steps away from all shopping and eateries. Quiet neighborhood. Abundance of hummingbirds. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry room. Plenty of hot water for showers. Outside deck with large grill met our needs nicely. Just a very relaxing home to return to at the end of a busy day in Town or in the Park. I've been coming to the Island for 20 yrs plus and this is the most comfortable I've been. We will absolutely return again..thanx Jeff
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

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

Great for a large family

The location is fabulous especially in such a walkable town! Beautiful older home, we stayed there a few months ago but my kids still talk about this house when we discuss our Acadia trip! It worked well for our family of 8!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes U.

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

Great vacation!

The house was exactly as listed. It is an older home but maintained well. The house has three floors, bedrooms on the third floor got a little hot, there is no air conditioning but lots of fans, plan accordingly as they do allow you to bring your own a/c.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marijke S., Olney, MD

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

Great Place in Bar Habor

We had a great vacation at Eden Villa. The house is well equipped for families. Check in was easy and we communicated with Jeff easily. No issues except a heat wave in Bar Harbor the first 2 days we were there. We had lots of fans, but it was still really hot. House is centrally located to downtown Bar Harbor - only a 5 minute walk and 10 minutes to the entrance to Acadia. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Charming and convenient!

From the moment we pulled up all I could think was charming! Wonderful old house well maintained and decorated. Enough room for all, enough parking for our 2 large rental suvs and easy walking to the grocery store or downtown. Very nice deck and little garden area. We were 7 adults and 1 1yo and we loved our stay here. The dryer did stop working on us but they replaced it with a brand new one the next day. Very responsive and helpful owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Family get away

Great location, well stocked house, lovely back yard deck, loved it. One of the mattresses smelled of urine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will W.

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

Great stay right in town

We loved the house and enjoyed our stay. Created great memories with our friends and family! Loved the closeness of the house to the downtown area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

The owners were fabulous and helping make our first trip to Maine five stars. Their home was lovely

The owners were extremely helpful and made sure our first trip to Maine was five stars. Their home was lovely, the location was the very best and the owners were Wonderful about making sure we were very comfortable. When we come back to Bar Harbor we will definitely rent this beautiful home through them again !!! Thank you so much for making our first family trip to Maine so incredibly fabulous
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Bar Harbor VRBO

This was a comfortable house for our family gathering and ideally located in the middle of town, within walking distance to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

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

Eden House

Great location, downtown but quiet. Close to everything especially grocery store. Roomy and comfortable. Only issue- three stories but bathrooms only on second floor. I would highly recommend for family gatherings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Loved our stay!

We had a great time in Bar Harbor/Acadia, and this house was a big part of that. The host was communicative, and the house was clean and well-stocked, and the location is perfect. If we find our way back to Acadia again, we'll definitely try to book here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Great location

Couldn’t be better situated to explore Bar Harbor, Acadia and the surrounding area. Easy walk to downtown, short drive to the park etc. house was roomy and had useful outdoor space. We were able to skip the crowd and watch 4th of July fireworks from the porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Jedediah G.

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

Great location but needs some love

As many others have said, the location could not be beat. Walking distance to everything in Bar Harbor and a very short drive into the park. Huge grocery store is just around the corner and the outdoor space was a very nice bonus. Upon arrival, the BBQ propane tank was empty and the house was low on paper products but the host brought replacements same day. Thanks again Jeffrey! The home is large and just as spacious as described but to be fair the furniture, beds, linens, towels, dishes, pots, etc are quite old, worn down and somewhat of a random assortment. The knives were sharp though! :) Ice-maker and fireplace were not working nor were several outlets. If you are planning to cook know that the only spices found were salt, pepper and a few ketchup packets. Stove top range is electric. All said, I think this home has a lot of potential to be a great rental someday but it's a far cry from the usual quality of home I rent on VRBO. IMO: It will take a complete upgrade to almost everything in the house in order to get it up to the quality that most renter's expect these days but at the end of the day, it was workable, comfortable enough, and we felt lucky to be in such a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Wonderful house in downtown Bar Harbor

Outstanding location, very versatile and comfortable house. Kitchen well appointed, very enjoyable deck for relaxation and outdoor dining. We saved a bundle on eating out in restaurants by cooking at home, and saved a lot of time by being right downtown. Recommended for families!

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S., Charleston, WV

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

A Wonderful Place to Stay

We had a great time at this house. A real home away from home. The house is quite large with 5 bedrooms, a large deck, well stocked kitchen and a good size back yard. And just a short walk to the green, the park, grocery store, gift stores and restaurants. Parking is a bit tight but there is on-site parking which is a plus. The house is on a dead end street so there isn't any through traffic with people trying to avoid the main streets. We don't hesitate to recommend this property and will happily stay there on our next trip to Bar Harbor.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jeffrey or Lesley Starling

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We first visited Mount Desert Island in 1981 with our children and fell in love with Acadia National Park and the town of Bar Harbor. We came back in 1998 and we still had the same love for everything, so we ended up buying this home so we could be downtown and close to the park entrance. Our son was married at Thunder Hole in Acadia Park and lives on the island with his wife and daughter.

We enjoy the trails, hikes, lakes and ocean - actually we love everything Bar Harbor has to offer. We have done a lot of hikes and have even climbed the Precipice, but came back down the easy way :). Our son has created a YouTube channel with videos of some of the trails if you want to check out some of the hikes before you go. Look up Acadia365 on YouTube for great hiking information.

We hope you enjoy the house and its location. You can walk to almost every restaurant, store and bar in town without the need to drive and as you will soon discover parking is at a premium and can get costly!

Bar Harbor is a gem and we hope that you too fall in love with the island. Come and enjoy "The most Beautiful Island in America".

Why they chose this property

If you put a pin into the center of Bar Harbor you would end up at Eden Villa, within walking distance of everything the town has to offer. Just come have a good time without the need to drive everywhere. This house has a safe garden/backyard for little people and pets, so sit back relax and enjoy the town of Bar Harbor at it's best!

What makes this property unique

Location. Location. Location!!! Also, off street parking - no need to pay for the costly metered parking in town. The grocery store is less than a 1/2 a block away, so it is a quick walk to pick up anything you may need.

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