4 bedroom beautifully decorated 'Down East ' retreat!

Bar Harbor, Maine
$502 avg/night Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

HOBO Retreat-#434334 (beautifully-decorated, well-stocked, and well-maintained weekly-rental property) – comfortably sleeps up to 8

This gorgeous, 2-story 1874 home is a perfect place to vacation, as it is strategically-located on the Island, has a large kitchen/dining area that is well-stocked, has a large yard, a wonderful back patio and also a special “picnic area” with 2 picnic tables next to the home. HOBO Retreat has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a convenient laundry room, and is well-decorated with a coastal theme throughout. We even made a special bedroom/bath with a Pirate Theme for the children! (We are child-friendly and have available 2 toddler stair gates, as well as a Pac N’Play and sturdy highchair, if needed. We apologize, but we cannot take animals, as some renters are allergic and we must respect them also.)
Our “Retreat” is located 3 miles onto Mt. Desert Island, is 4 miles to Acadia National Park entrance/Visitor Center, and is a quick 10- minute drive to reach downtown Bar Harbor (where there is shopping, eating, excursions of all kinds, Shore Path with its historic homes and plaques to provide information about the area). Our home is also readily accessible to any of the 5 Harbors located on this island, each harbor with its own “flavor” and atmosphere.
Available in HOBO Retreat, we have put together two special handouts for our guests: “Suggested Things to Do/Experience” on/off the Island, and “Recommended Eats” on/off the Island.
Please view our photographs in this listing, as they contain pictures of this property, and a variety of photos suggesting things available to experience in this beautiful area! We hope you thoroughly enjoy your time on Mt. Desert Island, as it is very special, is a place to cherish and make wonderful memories with those you enjoy and love!
(NOTE: If this rental is unavailable during your requested time frame, please check out our “HOBO Chalet-#999493”, a newly-constructed and beautiful home that also sleeps 8 comfortably. It is located toward the back of this property by the peaceful woods, insuring your privacy, and has also been loved by all who stay there!)

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1500 Sq Ft (139 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Next To A Golf Course On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking On Back Porch Only! Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Sarah H.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    The Hobo retreat was clean and comfortable, and a nice place for our young families to stay. Our boys especially loved the pirate room! The yard was expansive and we had beautiful weather where we could enjoy the time outside. The only thing I would comment on as a possible negative is the proximity of the home to a very busy road, as the road noise was a bit more than I expected. This impacted us minimally, however, and the fact that we were less than 15 min to downtown Bar Harbor and the Acadia Park entrance was perfect!

  • Brenda A.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    Property was very clean and well stocked. The downstairs was well laid out, but the upstairs was awkward ( having to walk through a bathroom and bedroom to access each). The location was great, near downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.

  • MJ C.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Great location to access the north attractions, Hull Cove entrance to the park and Bar Harbor itself. The house was perfect for the seven of us (adults) and was well maintained, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. Cozy, comfy and as described. The hosts had the place well stocked and accommodated us! Yard was spacious for outdoor activities as well, and Hadley Point nearby was great for nighttime fires.

  • Jeremy S.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Outstanding location!Take advantage of the bus, they will stop right outside if you ask!The house is nice, large, and has a great lawn. However, it’s close to the road, and if does get a bit noisy. I’d also call out that, there are two bedrooms upstairs that, you have to go through one of the other two bedrooms to get either downstairs or into a bathroom. So, make sure you like everyone you’re staying with!

  • Michele G.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    This charming house was perfect for our family vacation. It was convenient to Bar Harbor, dining, and hiking. The house had everything we needed and more. We really enjoyed staying here.

  • Emily C.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    Lots going for this property! The location was excellent and it was very well stocked. We were a party of 7, two separate families, staying a full week and never ran out of the essentials. One thing I will say for future guests is that the layout is a challenge for two families

  • Laura B.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 3, 2024

    The unique home at 2 Hobo Lane was charming and so comfortable - lots of space for everyone and the kitchen had everything we needed to enjoy our time. The owner was responsive and helpful, and we appreciated the book of recommendations they provided! Would recommend and would book again!

  • Danielle M.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    This was the perfect place while visiting MDI. We were able to get to all of our places in a short amount of time which helped with our early morning activities. The home was very clean and roomy. Enjoyed sitting out on the porch after a long day of hiking. Loved all the helpful tips they provided. Offered things to do and places to eat. Our favorites were the Chart Room, Jordan’s for blueberry pancakes (to die for), and Jordan’s Pond. Must get the blueberry lemonade. The house is next to a busy highway and you can hear traffic while in the house. It didn’t disrupt our sleep however we were afraid to open the windows because of it. The house has four window ac units- living room, main floor bedroom, upstairs hallway and one in an upstairs bedroom. Two bedrooms didn’t have AC. They also provided fans. Unfortunately it still got pretty toasty and humid in the house even though the week we were there it was in the 70’s. The house also had a musty smell to it. The house was well supplied with toiletries and towels. Appreciated the W/D. Little disappointed they didn’t supply coffee (which I knew because I asked) and the fridge was empty. No condiments or anything. I would suggest to have the following make the stay just a bit more convenient: *supply coffee *beach blanket and/or chairs *cooler/ice packs (we left a cooler and 8 ice packs) *condiments *AC in every brm and more fans If heat doesn’t bother you, I would highly suggest this location. It really was a game changer.

  • James H.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 2, 2024

    We had two families (7 ppl) staying here for a week. The house is cute, well stocked, conveniently located, and comfortable (AC is a rarity in Maine). There were 2 small issues: 1. The upstairs shower was out of service (needed a new door, not resolved during our stay). This meant 7 ppl sharing one shower which was difficult. 2. The layout is a little challenging if you have a full house. The upstairs bathroom is accessible through a bedroom. There is a second access from a staircase, but to get downstairs you have to go through the first floor bedroom (which also has no door to that stair). The whole arrangement is a bit uncomfortable and 2/4 bedrooms are effectively trapped with the only bathroom access through another bedroom. Other than the layout this is a great place to stay on island!

  • Shirley S.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2023

    Stayed Aug 11, 2023

    Had a great time! Place was very nice. Close to everything. Communication with owner was great as well. Definitely would stay here again.

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$502+
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