Historic Downtown Home. Walk to Everything. <<5 NIGHT MINIMUM IN SUMMER>>

Bar Harbor, Maine
$670 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

***PLEASE NOTE: Windhaven has a five night minimum in summer. Discounts for two, three, four week rentals are possible too. ****

Originally built in 1911 for Captain Snow, the first Maine Seacoast Mission captain, Windhaven is a charming reminder of the Golden Age of Bar Harbor. High ceilings, spacious rooms, spruce ceilings in the bedrooms and 2,000 square feet allow you to relax in style. Or, if you prefer to sit outside, there is a covered deck off the main floor of the house, perfect for catching evening breezes off the ocean.

Below the deck is a secure storage area for bicycles, kayaks, canoes, etc.
Since its construction, the house has served as a family residence, a Bed and Breakfast and an inn. At present my wife and I are in the process of turning it back into a single family home. Windhaven is right in the middle of Bar Harbor village but nestled off a quiet side street and then further nestled into an even quieter side street...making Windhaven off a quiet side street squared. You will hear the occasional tolling of bells from the Holy Redeemer church down on Ledgelawn.

From Windhaven you can walk to all the shops and restaurants in town. Walk to movies at Reel Pizza and the Criterion Theater. Stroll over to the village green, catch a summer concert or hop on the free Island Explorer shuttle and discover more of MDI.

First floor: designer kitchen with all the amenities, separate remodeled prep kitchen, custom bar, dining room, half bath, library / music room, large living room with flat screen TV, DVD, Amazon Fire TV (HBO, HULU, Amazon Prime Movies, Netflix, etc.) side patio with gas grill, deck with a clear plastic corrugated roof for maximum light, deck furniture for relaxing or eating al fresco.

Second floor: huge master suite with queen tempurpedic, full bathroom and separate office / library space, two other bedrooms upstairs contain double beds and access to second floor balcony great for viewing sunrise, and another full bathroom.

All bedrooms have air conditioning & ceiling fans for your comfort.

Basement: washer and dryer, half bath, storage for beach items, coolers, etc.

Third floor: the third floor will be locked off and unavailable to guests during the summer. Sorry.

Amenities: high speed wifi, radio, cd player, record player, amazon fire tv, DVD, movies, books, full kitchen, gas grill, outdoor dining patio, beach chairs, beach blankets, beach towels, fantastic water pressure, parking (2 spaces). Safe kayak and bike storage on property.

We want people to enjoy their stay here. As our guests, you are welcome to use any and all of the books, cds, dvds, records, and games while you are here. Treat them like you would your own.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Kimberley C.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Check in seamless with significant positive communication from owner. The kitchen was well appointed with all appliances and utensils we needed for cooking several meals. Great location near downtown

  • Peter H.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Cute old house in a wonderful location. Easy access to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia NP.

  • Andy D.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    This is one of the best family vacations we have ever taken. The location was perfect, and the place was very roomy and nice.

  • song C.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    This house is ideal for a group of six, boasting an excellent location mere minutes from Bar Harbor town centre. Dan's helpfulness was much appreciated, and the kitchen's amenities, including a gas stove and spacious dining table, made for a wonderful stay.

  • Emily A.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Our family of four loved the house and neighborhood. It was so close to everything! The beds were very comfortable, and the kitchen had just what we needed. Communication with owner was easy. We would love to come back for another stay in the future.

  • Terri F.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    We loved staying here! Its a fun home with lots of history. It's conveniently located to everything in Bar Harbor. Seriously, two blocks from the grocery store. The French Restaurant is 2 blocks and fabulous. We are foodies and we were not disappointed. We would love to come back again! Thank you, Dan!

  • Samantha D.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    What a perfect place to spend some time in Bar Harbor! The home is as pictured and better. The record collection is top notch and perfect for morning listening with tea / coffee on the back patio (which, by the way - really appreciated the tea selection, it’s rare to find in a rental and I usually have to buy a bunch while coffee is served aplenty). The location is perfect for getting around town, out to Acadia, etc. We stayed for 2 weeks and worked from there the second week - it was as perfect as it may appear. Highly recommend staying at Dan & Jodie’s place in Bar Harbor!

  • Melissa S.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2021

    Stayed Aug 1, 2021

    Thank you t o Dan and family for sharing your home with our family again. The location was perfect for a visit to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park - walking distance to the town, grocery store, and all amenities. Easy, friendly and timely communication with Dan was perfect. House was just as we remembered with lots of games, music, convenient accessories, and WiFi. House guest book had all the information we needed. Thanks so much for the recommendations and the Mt. Desert Island ice cream treat! Thank you

  • Deanna V.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2021

    Stayed Jul 25, 2021

    This was our 2nd time renting this property. It is spacious, comfortable, and has more than everything you need to spend a week exploring Bar Harbor and Acadia NP. The owners are delightful and responsive. And, the house has tons of great artwork, books, and music that you can enjoy. Highly recommend.

  • Kelly H.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2021

    Stayed Jul 18, 2021

    This was a great place for a family vacation. A charming house, filled with books, games and movies to entertain the kids in the evenings. Walkable to everything there is do in Bar Harbor.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$670+
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