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Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor Whale Watching is within a 5-minute walk of this vacation home while other popular sites like Acadia National Park are within a couple of miles (3 km). The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a furnished balcony.
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What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Agamont Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Village Green - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shore Path - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stewman's Lobster Pound - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Geddy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Bella Vita - Harborside Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps to Restaurants, Shops & Waterfront, Bar Island, Free 2-car Parking, Wi-fi

Vacation Acadia’s Island Time’ is a bright and airy DT Bar Harbor -steps to waterfront & everything! Waterview & smell of salty sea breeze greet you from your doorstep! Go for an early morning jog to the waterfront, watch the sunrise from Agamont Park. Take a break in the middle of your tours to this cozy home. It is that near! After a day’s adventure in Acadia, park your car in the house, rest your achy feet on our recliners, then walk to restaurants. Enjoy our hospitality as you enjoy BarHarbor and Acadia National Park!
2 car parking-tandem parking by the gravel driveway.
Grill and outdoor patio furnitures are not available from November to April.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a furnished balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please declare exact number of guests staying. Please observe max occupancy set.
Strictly no drugs in the property
Violation of non smoking policy - would concur a fee of $500 per night

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Bar Harbor, just steps from Bar Harbor Whale Watching and Criterion Theater, and within a short walk of Agamont Park. You'll also find Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Steps to Restaurants, Shops & Waterfront, Bar Island, Free 2-car Parking, Wi-fi a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Steps to Restaurants, Shops & Waterfront, Bar Island, Free 2-car Parking, Wi-fi have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor), which is 12.3 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Steps to Restaurants, Shops & Waterfront, Bar Island, Free 2-car Parking, Wi-fi?

Yes, every accommodation at Steps to Restaurants, Shops & Waterfront, Bar Island, Free 2-car Parking, Wi-fi comes with a furnished balcony.

Steps to Restaurants, Shops & Waterfront, Bar Island, Free 2-car Parking, Wi-fi Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here with my in laws while visiting Acadia. The location was excellent...so close to everything in town. Having only one full bathroom located downstairs was a little odd, but it didn't bother us. The house was clean and comfortable, though the bedrooms are a little tight with luggage in them. The downstairs is very spacious and a great place to hang out. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed in the cottage for 3 nights. Absolutely great location - steps to bars, restaurants, shops in town. We hiked and did e-bikes in Acadia and did the Cadillac summit - all was less than 10 min drive. The cottage was adorable and exactly as described. Only 1.5 bathrooms but we made it work fine. Beds were very comfortable. House was equipped with everything we needed. Washer and dryer in the house was really nice to have. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We very much enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed for a Thanksgiving escape. The location was perfect, close enough to walk downtown and only a few minutes to Acadia’s trails.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alesha N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay perfect location

We stayed at this property for four nights the first week of June. Everything about the property was was just as listed. It was a beautiful home and a wonderful location great walking distance to everything in town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location. Location. Location.

Fantastic stay in the heart of Bar Harbor!We had a great experience at this perfectly located in-town home. Everything was within walking distance—restaurants, shops, and the waterfront—so our rental car barely moved the whole trip! While we’re pretty low-maintenance when it comes to amenities, this place had everything you could ask for: a well-stocked kitchen, great grilling setup, and all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore Bar Harbor on foot. Owners were very attentive and went out of their way to make sure our stay was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bar Harbor Visit

The home was easy to get to and so convenient for spending time in Bar Harbor. As described we were able to walk to our downtown Bar harbor destinations. Home was comfy and well stocked with the amenities needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steps away from Bar Harbor

Great location for Bar Harbor and the Park! Easy access for entry to house. Very clean. Hosts nice and easy to deal with. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy B., Austin, Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Base Harbor Maine

This property has a great location in town. It is tucked one block from one of the main streets in town yet was quiet. The parking space was a gem. No need to hassle with finding a place to park. You can be gone all day in the park and return to the house and walk to dinner. The home is an older home and with that comes the settling of the home and slanted floors upstairs among other things. The remodel is nice but it is still an older home. The owner was very gracious bringing a blender when I requested one and also coming right over when I had trouble operating the A/C upstairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay and so convenient

We had a very nice stay. It was my husband and self for two nights, then three friends joined us for the last two nights. All in our 60s. We enjoyed being able to walk to everything in town, and the proximity to Southwest Harbor from where we did a sail. Plenty of room for everyone. We'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent visit to Bar Harbor, ME and Acadia Nat'l Park

We were so lucky to find this VRBO for our vacation to Acadia Nat'l Park. The location was amazing with parking for two cars a couple of blocks from the harbor, restaurants, and downtown, as well as a short drive to many of Acadia's hiking trails and vistas. The rental was perfect for our party. The layout provided ample room for our group to be together, as well as to provide privacy to read or relax after hiking for the day was over. The shower had excellent water pressure. The kitchen and laundry provided everything we needed. We would book this rental again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Great location !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn’t Have Asked for More

This was a fantastic stay for the 5 of us. The house was amazing but even more so was it’s location. Especially for the week of Fourth of July. Only moved our vehicle to go into Acadia each day. I never want to wish bad on others but I couldn’t help but smile as Bar Harbor was slammed with people trying to find a place to park. Owners were wonderful and the place was spotless when checking in. I spent much time on back deck journaling and sipping a beverage. Only suggestion would be to add a few more cooking things to the kitchen such as another casserole pan. Great stay overall. Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P., Mansfield, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and Comfortable Cottage

Wonderfully redone home located in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor. Fantastic kitchen with everything needed for a comfortable and homey stay. Very comfortable beds and close walking distance to all shops and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

The house was very clean and welcoming with great hosts. The location is perfect just off Main and Cottage and an easy walk to all restaurants and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint, Comfortable, Quiet Oasis in a busy Tourist Town

This is a cozy cottage which has been updated with all that you need. Perfect for our family of 4 with two adult (20 and 22) children. It is located on a quiet block just off a main road so it's convenient to everything while provided a quiet escape from all the rest of the tourists. The hosts had everything we would need. There is only one full bath which worked since we are all family. There is easy parking which is important and the town is very walkable. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Fang L.

a mixed feeling

The property has an unbeatable location. It is located in a quiet little street but close to restaurants, shops, and attractions in bar harbor. The house is fully renovated and beautifully decorated. But it's an old house and we encountered an old house problem. A few hours after we checked in, we found out some water backed up to the floor of first floor bathroom (the only full bath in the house). And the sewer smell quickly got into the bathroom then the whole house. It's a very unfortunate event. But luckily the host was very attentive. Robard returned to my Vrbo message in a couple of minutes and it was around 11 pm. He tried his best to schedule the plumber to check the sewer and he cleaned and sanitize the bath room floor the next day (Sunday). The situation was getting better but there was some sewer flies got in later. We got a chance to quickly chat with the plumber and he mentioned all the issues came from the old sewer pipe and they have planned to replace that. I believe the sewer problem will be fundamentally solved after that. Other than that unfortunate event, we had a great stay. The house was very well furnished and maintained, and the kitchen was stocked with nice appliances and utensils. The bedrooms were a bit small. But the front porch and side patio provided great spaces to relax. I can see how much the owners care about their vacation property. It was definitely a five star to the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken W., Lakeland, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Warren family trip

My wife, three of our children and I spent a great week in Bar Harbor. Very convenient location with all the necessities included. The owners were very accommodating, the house was clean and the access to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park made this home the perfect fit for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in an unbeatable location

Just finished up our fantastic visit to Bar Harbor and Acadia. The house is right in Bar Harbor so it’s walkable to everything in town—we loved not having to worry about parking, and being able to walk to grab coffee in the mornings or dinner in the evenings. It’s also basically across the street from the waterfront, two blocks from Hannaford grocery store, and a great homemade for exploring Acadia. Just an unbeatable location. The house was clean, cute, and functional, really comfortable for adults and kids alike. We especially appreciated the plush towels, the clean white bedding, and the comfy pillows. All the appliances worked well and were easy to figure out, and the kitchen supplies were really clean, so for once I didn’t feel like I needed to wash things before using them. We spent a lot of time in the front sun room area, which was just lovely! Travelers with really young kids should know that the stairs are pretty steep. They’re also pretty creaky, so if you have a light sleeper (or are a light sleeper), bring a white noise machine so the little one(s) don’t wake up when people go up and down the stairs. The hosts were wonderfully communicative—they made it easy from start to finish, with quick responses, clear instructions, and a really great welcome message with tons of great recommendations. Thank you to Robard and Mercedes for letting us call your home our home for the week. We will absolutely stay here again when we return to Acadia!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home and location

Everything was clean and looks just like the pictures on the listing. Location was perfect - could walk to any location in Bar Harbor and a 2 minute drive into Acadia. We loved the porch and the beds. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can not beat the location!

This house is the perfect rental for a Bar Harbor vacation. We were within walking distance to so many delicious restaurants, shops, the whale watching dock, the land bridge hike and more! We went multiple days without even using our vehicle. It is an older home with some quirks (the only shower is downstairs off the kitchen), but the owners have done a great job! It is decorated really well and very comfortable! I would definitely recommend this rental!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian C., Lake Wallenpaupack, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

All we could say all weekend was how perfect the house was. When we return to Bar Harbor we will definitely stay here again……it is a great house, with an incredible location in beautiful Bar Harbor, ME. Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bar Harbor downtown water view

Perfect house in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor! Loved every second of it here and would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness

No

Excellent location to all of the downtown amenities, so close to the water, easy drive to hiking locations, and comfortable home with the all of the necessities! Owners were very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right in the heart of town

Easy to walk to everything from the grocery store, to the land bridge, to the ocean walk, to stores and food. Owner was great, check in process was easy, home was very clean. The only minor drawback is the steps are a bit steeper than normal so if you have older parents coming it’s harder to get to the bedrooms since they are all upstairs. Porch is outstanding! Would 100% recommend this place to anyone without mobility issues which would make the upstairs bedrooms challenging. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022