Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home. VR1R26-004

Bar Harbor, Maine
$1026 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 7

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 16

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Located on Mt. Desert Island in the village of Hulls Cove, Twin Gables House is a perfect home base for multi-family or couple groups. Guests can share comfortable common areas with family and friends while enjoying the privacy of a bedroom with its own bath.
One half mile away is beautiful Acadia National Park with opportunities for scenic drives, birdwatching, hiking, biking, rock climbing, etc. Three miles from home is downtown Bar Harbor with its myriad of shops and restaurantsas well as whale watching and kayaking tours.


The house dates back to 1890. It served as the home to the families of pastors of the Episcopalian church in the neighborhood for many years. The mid 1980's brought a damaging fire. The renovations were done with a Bed and breakfast in mind the result of which was 7 ensuite bedrooms. Some of the original wood floors were saved albeit a bit worse for wear. Floor to ceiling windows in the living room and dining room add to the charm. A sprinkling of antiques and many original paintings, many by local Maine artists, adorn the premises.
After a busy day enjoying the many area attractions, the comfort of the Twin Gables house awaits you. A comfortable porch with grill and a large backyard lend themselves to cookouts. There is air conditioning available in all the bedrooms as well as the living and dining areas for any hot days you should happen to encounter. There is also Lakewood a short drive away family friendly and perfect for a refreshing dip. Note: Lakewood is in Acadia and you need to display your park pass in your car while you park there.

From the house, at low tide, it is possible to access an expanse of rocky beach which also leads to the popular Chart Room Restaurant - open for lunch and dinner. Just a little further lies the Hulls Cove General Store plus the local post office. The Hulls Cove Visitors Center is just a bit beyond that. It is possible to leave your vehicle behind in our ample parking lot and take the free shuttle bus into Bar Harbor and around Acadia National Park from approximately June 21 until Columbus Day weekend. If you bring bikes you can leave right from the house and get to the park roads and carriage roads from the visitors center. VR124-019

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • 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) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    7 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2800 Sq Ft (260 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    7 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

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

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

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 16

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Review Review

  • Jeanette A.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 14, 2025

    We loved our stay! The individual bathrooms in each room was a real plus! The house had plenty of space to gather, and to have privacy when desired. It was clean and well stocked. The check in and out were seamless. I would definitely stay there again and highly recommend the house to others.

  • Vicki L.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Winderful accommodations! Would stay here again!

  • Zena E.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    We loved the home. Everything needed was there. The property was very well kept and anperfect location with access to restaurants and the Atlantic ocean. Will definitely recommend!

  • Martha S.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    It was great with one bathroom per bedroom.House well equiped. Iit was 9 adults, Two Couples and we put two tables together for family dinners Ate out a couple of times and ordened lobster dinners at one of the many Restaurants close by. Busy Street. Too noisy.Checknout at 9am is too early. An extra hour would be nice special y when check in isnt till 4 pm.

  • Terry L.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    Very nice place with lots of brs and baths. Kitchen bright, two each washer and dryer a huge plus for 8 of us. Proximity of several restaurants and the Island Bus stop kept our car at the house for several days. Mindy was excellent towork with.

  • Mitchell J.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Staying at this roomy, well-appointed, neat, and very clean house was a pleasure for my large family. The tidiness, cleanliness, condition, and landscaping were all excellent. Take note that the house is on a busy street, but the street noises never bothered us. The many advantages, amenities, and condition of the rental make it a great choice and I enthusiastically recommend it.

  • Tom C.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Super easy check in. Had everything we needed for a full family. Kitchen was perfect and each bedroom having their own AC was a huge plus.

  • THOMAS M.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    The house fit our needs to a T. It was very clean and well appointed. We enjoyed all of the seven bedrooms and en suite bathrooms. the location was very convenient. We walked to the shuttle bus stop and the visitor center was only a mile away. Downtown Bar Harbor was easily accessible via a short drive or during peak parking times, via the convenient shuttle. The kitchen had everything we needed. We loved it.

  • Brian K.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Had a great family vacation for our extended family. Room configuration was great especially the interconnected twin room for younger kids to one of the adult rooms. Spent a lot of time on the large back deck and only bothered by bugs one night. Kitchen worked out great as we cooked two meals a day and had no shortage of kitchen cookware. Grill was clean and worked well also. Host was very responsive to any questions that came up. Would definitely stay again if visiting Bar Harbor area.

  • Karen M.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Large, convenient and lovely house. Mindy was wonderful and the house exceeded our expectations. Everyone had their own bathroom with AC, which we needed in mid July.

  • S S.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Twin Gables was the perfect location for us. Walking distance to Hull’s Cove Beach, restaurants, and Acadia Visitor’s Center. Bar Harbor a short drive or bus ride away. The house was very clean and had everything we needed.

  • Joe L.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We loved this house and were sad to leave. Our group of 10 (2 grandparents and 2 families of 4) were very comfortable and had plenty of room to relax. We slept well.The house is extremely well-equipped. It was clean and welcoming when we arrived. AC in every room was helpful during warmer days. The location was very convenient and it was nice to have more space than we would have had closer to town.Would happily return.

  • Penny S.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    The house was perfect for our large family! Plenty of room and a beautiful setting. Melinda was great and very accommodating in spite of problems with VRBO. We would definitely stay at this property again!

  • Bert B.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Nice property and nice location. We had a great time.

  • Carol M.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    It was a wonderful family reunion from different states. The provisions were outstanding, such as spices, toilet paper,soaps, pots and pans, etc. The location was great for visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. We created so many memories as a family. The house was well furnished and provided lots of parking. The directions for finding the house need to be more specific.

  • Tristan W.

    Submitted May 30, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    This spot was perfect for us and 10 friends, very well stocked, loved the private bathrooms!

  • Patti H.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    This home is perfect for large group as each bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom. The home is large enough that everyone can have their own space, but also everyone can come together for meals and hanging out together. The host is amazing as well! Would definitely recommend this home!

  • Emily V.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    Came to Bar Harbor for a Family Fall Vacation. The location of this property was absolutely perfect - just minutes from downtown Bar Harbor and even closer to the entrance to Acadia National Park. There was more than enough space for our family of five. We could have easily had another family of five staying in the house with us.

  • Teresa R.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    We were a party of 10 adults and had more than enough room. Each room has its own bathroom with a shower which was great and we were able to all sit at the table to eat and play games. While some of the furnishings and decor were dated it was spotless and the TVs were large for viewing sports. The location is wonderful. Two of the nights we were able to walk to dinner. The Chart Room was outstanding. It was five minutes to the park entrance and only a bit further to get to town. I would definitely recommend this for a large group.

  • Jeff H.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    Comfortable, quiet, relaxing

  • Wayne B.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    We enjoyed staying here, charming, clean centrally located to our destinations, host was quick to respond to questions, accommodating

  • Susan A.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Nice, roomy, great location with short drive to the Acadia Visitor Center and the park's buses.

  • Bradley W.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    Lovely property, very close to some beautiful views.

  • Dobson S.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    We stayed here as a family of four. The property is super close to Acadia so if that is a goal, this place is great. It is also very close to bar Harbor which is great too. Our trip included a blend of eating out (Beal’s in Southwest Harbor is awesome) and eating in. The kitchen is very functional and we made good use of the grill as well. There is a decent sized yard as well - made for good frisbee throwing and a nice back porch which faces the yard and grill. All of the rooms have air conditioning. Double laundry in the basement was prime.

  • Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    The property was clean and comfortable! There were seven people in our group who traveled from several southern states. The house is arranged so that there were plenty of places to socialize or to relax. It was an easy walk to the water, to local restaurants, a wine and cheese shop, a convenience store, a fuel station, a coffee shop, local bakery, and bus stop. We cooked several meals. The kitchen was well equipped. The grill was clean and the propane tank was full. We were a short distance to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. It was the perfect choice for me and my extended family! We had a great week,

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