Central Bar Harbor. Family and pet friendly.

Bar Harbor, Maine
$685 avg/night
Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Central Bar Harbor. One block from shore path and village green.
The Stork’s Nest is so called because long ago it was the town's maternity hospital. It is attached to Arbor House (separate listing with 2 bed and one bath) yet is private and distinct. Together the houses comprise Derby Lane Cottages. Storks’s Nest has its own entrance, porch and large yard. It is steps to shopping and dining and a short walk to the free Island Explorer bus with service for all of Acadia National Park. Use this as your base to explore the beauty of the area, as well as the variety of traditional New England villages such as Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Somesville. Take the ferry to Nova Scotia, kayak in the protected bays and estuaries, hike the mountains, bike the carriage trails, or go on a whale-watching adventure. We do all the cleaning and maintenance ourselves and live nearby year round. This house is over 150 years old and does not have AC but the proximity to the ocean typically keeps the area cool. Off street parking for two vehicles. No additional parking available. No smoking on the property.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2600 Sq Ft (242 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Nancy C.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Host was very friendly, house was clean and it was very close to everything! We walked all over town. It was so nice to be so close to town. The only drawback was the TV or TV connections. It went in and out. We didn't say anything because we didn't spend too much time inside. But other than that, it was a great house. We would definitely stay there again!

  • Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Great location in the heart of Bar Harbor. Very nice place with plenty of room.

  • Ali S.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Great location

  • Amy F.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    We had an overall amazing trip. The house was big and roomy. There were plenty of beds. The kitchen had sparse items, it we were warned from prior guests so we brought what we needed and are fairly simple travelers. The location was perfect. A literal stone’s throw away from Main Street.

  • Paul A.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    Cute old house. Heat and bathrooms were a little quirky. But the location is great; walking distance to all major Bar Harbor spots: the car sat idle all week! Over all a very nice stay.

  • Nikki H.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    The home's location was perfect. It was only a block from downtown and easy walking distance to shopping and dining. The home's property managers communicated well and allowed us to check out two hours later, as we had a late flight. We very much appreciated their flexibility in allowing us to stay longer. The house had everything we needed to make a few meals while there. However, the house could use some updates, and if the owners did some simple things (paint, matching curtains, etc.), it would certainly enhance its appeal. If we return to Bar Harbor, we would consider staying here again because of the location.

  • Jean M.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    We had a great time at this property! Everything was wonderful! Location was amazing!

  • Tracy H.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2023

    Stayed Aug 12, 2023

    This home has everything you need for a wonderful stay in Bar Harbor/Acadia NP. Lots of space and steps from downtown. We hope to return!

  • Pat B.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2022

    Stayed Aug 6, 2022

    Spacious old home in almost perfect location for enjoying shops, bars and restaurants of Bar Harbor. There is a little quirky bathroom set-up on second floor with toilet in one room and shower and sink in the next, but owners weren't hiding this and that little oddity pales in comparison to overall comfort, spaciousness and convenience of this property. No A/C, but week we had was in low 80's to low 70's, so no problem. Large open kitchen faces big dining room - living room area, so great for large families to eat and gather. Despite being less than 50 yards from busy street, home was very quiet and peaceful. Plenty of off street parking (3 cars), and you'll be able to leave the cars parked because everything is so close, and free transportation abounds. We would definitely stay here again on next trip to Bar Harbor. Pat Berrigan

  • Bill & deb C.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2022

    Stayed Aug 20, 2022

    Great location and big space. We had two families of four plus a dog and there was plenty of room for all.

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$685+
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