Well-Appointed Downtown BarHarbor /Walk to Everything/ Mins to Acadia

Bar Harbor, Maine
$446 avg/night
Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay


Vacation Acadia’s “ Bigben” is a 4 bedroom 2 bath home with first floor master's bedroom with an en-suite bath (tub-shower combo). DT location on a quiet dead-end street in downtown Bar Harbor. The home underwent a complete renovation in 2020. The location is perfect for walking to shops, dining and entertainment. Walkable to the town waterfront which is a hub for sightseeing, whale watching, kayak tours, etc. This is ideal for those wanting to enjoy the convenience ofdowntown Bar Harbor with very easy access to Acadia Natl Park.

This house has parking for 2 vehicles. It has an outdoor outlet close to the parking space.

This house is designed with comfort of our guests in mind.
There are many spaces to spread around the house.

There is a porch with two cozy swivel sofas for conversations/downtime in-between your adventures.

To the left of the house is a fenced outdoor patio with cushioned chairs providing seating for six. It has an oversized umbrella provided with solar lights providing nice ambience at night. There is an outdoor BBQ grill. The place is perfect for lounging anytime during the day or evenings.

The living room has power leather recliners (sofa, loveseat, & recliner)to enjoy the 70 inch smart tv. We offer complimentary Netflix and Disney + so you don’t miss out on your favorite shows & movies!

The dining area offers a dining table for 6 and 2 for breakfast counter dining.

The kitchen has a granite counter top, and is equipped to cook a full basic meal. We also provide a lobster pot and crackers.

The master bedroom has a 55 inch smart TV with its own master bath and washer and dryer. It has an armoire for your clothes.

The second floor has 3 private bedrooms and a separate full bath (walk-in shower and double vanity sinks).
Two of the bedrooms has queen mattresses each and one bedroom with two twin beds. All three bedrooms has built in closets. Children’s room has a walk in closet. One of the three bedrooms has an office chair & table suited for remote working.

Each bedroom has an A/C to provide comfortable temperature while you rest. There are ceiling fans to all second floor bedrooms and the living room. There’s also an AC in the dining room.

The house is four seasons. It is heated with baseboard water heater in the cold months of November to early April. The outdoor patio furniture's will not be available from November to April. The grill is however available during these cold months if requested.

Highlight of location:

This is in a prime location. You cannot get any closer to the Village of Bar Harbor as well as access to Acadia.

Picture yourself waking up early in the morning to drive up to Cadillac Mountain and be one of the first to see sunrise in America-then spend the rest of your day in Sand Beach, Jordan Pond, hike Ocean path etc.

At the end of the day- you go home- leave your car in the house and walk through town, have ice cream, have a nice afternoon or sunset stroll along the waterfront or shore path and enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants in the Village- or opt for take out and enjoy your meal while at Agamont Park and enjoy the amazing views of the Waterfront.

The Hulls Cove Visitor Center of Acadia National Park is only 2.5 miles or 6 mins drive from the house. Access to Eagle Lake through the carriage roads is a mere 2-3 minutes ride.

The property has parking for 2 vehicles, depending on the vehicle size. This is a huge convenience when parking is very limited during peak tourist months and since the town had instituted parking regulations/ restrictions and parking meters

Guests with service animals are encouraged to notify the host / owner because of animal hair allergy by one of the owners / host who is closely engaged with maintaining the property.

We take pride in the cleanliness of our property and adhere to an enhanced cleaning protocol.

Check In time is at 5:00 PM and Check Out time is at 10:00 AM.

Grill and outdoor patio furniture's are not available from November to April.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • 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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Danielle

    Submitted May 29, 2023

    Stayed May 25, 2023

    Wonderful place to stay! Lovely accommodations, so close to restaurants and shops, easy parking, great for families!

  • John Jason B.

    Submitted May 31, 2026

    Stayed May 23, 2026

    Robard was a wonderful host. The property was perfect down to the finest detail including sticks of honey for our tea; we felt right at home! The home was amazing, plenty of room for our family which was in town for our oldest daughter's wedding at the Bar Harbor Inn.The home was conveniently located to the downtown area and not to mention the Bar Harbor Inn. I rented a bicycle from the Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop which was in walking distance from Robard's home.Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home, we really enjoyed our visit to Bar Harbor, ME.Best,The Brzozowski Family

  • Kelly K.

    Submitted May 21, 2026

    Stayed May 14, 2026

    Great house in a very convenient location. Host is exceptionally responsive and went above and beyond to help us get our groceries into the house before we arrived since we arrived so late at night. Highly recommend!

  • Heidi H.

    Submitted May 7, 2026

    Stayed May 3, 2026

    Lovely house in a good location. Everything was clean and convenient and we very much enjoyed our stay.

  • shannon g.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2026

    Stayed Apr 19, 2026

    Great place to stay! Location is perfect! The house had everything you could need.The house was very clean and the beds were amazingly comfortable. My sister and I will definitely stay here again,if we come back to Main. The host was wonderful. Thanks so much for letting us stay at your wonderful home.

  • Christine V.

    Submitted Feb 6, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    The house is in a perfect location for the town of Bar Harbor and Acadia. The house is well appointed and we had excellent communication with the host! A perfect winter retreat!

  • Suman R.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    This house is beautiful! Very well stocked with kitchen supplies, including a large coffee maker as well as a Keurig. The living room area and several of the rooms also have TVs, and the upper floor bathroom is spacious enough for multiple people to get ready at once. The host was also SO helpful, offering loads of suggestions for things to do in the area! Would definitely stay here again!

  • Paula W.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    We absolutely loved our stay in Bar Harbor and this property. The house was beautifully furnished and had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. The house was warm and welcoming, was very clean and the amenities were great! The communication with the hosts was exceptional. The house was in a great location. It was very walkable and close to the park too! We would definitely stay at this property again!

  • Tim C.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Everything was very comfortable and very nicely done. Climate control was easy and efficient. We did not use the laundry.

  • Martha H.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    Our stay was fantastic! In walking distance to Bar Harbor and close to Acadia and other restaurants outside of Bar Harbor. Neighborhood was quiet. The owner was very responsive. The house was clean, well stocked, beds were comfy. Couldn’t have asked for anything better!

  • Laura M.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Perfect house for family of 8 adults. The location is perfect, nice quiet street, easy walking distance to downtown Bar Harbor and also walking distance (about 1.5 mile walk) to Acadia National Park. The kitchen is well appointed; nice comfortable living room with good WiFi and large TV. Outside, nice area to sit with table and chairs. Robard was extremely responsive. I would definitely stay here again!!

  • Elizabeth G.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    This was a wonderful place for our family to gather in Bar Harbor. The hosts thought of everything to make it a comfortable stay. We appreciated the fully equipped kitchen, including a second refrigerator. The indoor and outdoor dining areas were both comfortable for our group of seven. There was plenty of room in the side yard for us to store bikes. The bedrooms were comfortable and AC units worked great to cool us down during the unusually hot weather. Bathrooms were updated and stocked with plenty of towels for all of us, and the first floor washer/ dryer was very convenient. Location was very easy for walking to town or for getting to the park. Host was very accessible and responsive to questions. Overall a great experience with this property!

  • DNETTE D.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Perfect place to stay in Bar Harbor! The location is ideal and the house is beautiful. Includes everything you need to cook and do laundry. We loved being able to eat outside. The owners were very helpful with lots of ideas for trip planning. It really needs more than 5 stars.

  • Matt & Rachel C.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house worked beautifully for our needs. We loved the central location. It was wonderful to be in walking distance of the harbor and town. The home was clean and a quiet location. The downstairs set up was especially conducive to spending time together. The recliners in the family room were appreciated after a day of trekking though Acadia. Thank you so much!

  • Marie C.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We had a great stay in Bar Harbor. The house is located in a great

  • Rachel B.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    This property was perfect for our one week trip with our family. We brought our adult children with their spouses and our youngest who is twelve. The four bedrooms fit us perfectly. Having a kitchen for breakfast and the washer/dryer could not have been nicer especially with all the hiking we did. The location was great- quiet and a within walking distance to town.

  • Becky W.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Great rental. Place was perfect - Very clean, really comfortable beds, house fully stocked. Location perfect with a 10 minute walk to downtown Bar Harbor but still quiet. Acadia just minutes away.

  • Deborah L W.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    This was a wonderful place and a perfect fit for our family trip to Bar Harbor. Twin bed room was perfect for our two youngest and decorated with little ones in mind. Location was amazing and within walking distance to most things in town. Working with Robard was great and he was very responsive to any questions or needs we had. Provided an amazing amount of information about the area which made our activity planning and stay much more efficient and smoother. Will definitely stay there again if travels take us back to Bar Harbor. A

  • Andrea H.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    The property was perfect for our stay. We felt very much at home. It had a very comfortable vibe. The location was perfect..walkable to manny restaurants and the village. Easy drive to the park or you could hop on a bus with the bus stop just yards away from the property. Highly recommend!

  • Becky A.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 18, 2025

    Close to Bar Harbor restaurants, groceries and shopping. Easy access to Acadia National Park. Would love to come back for another visit in the future.

  • Jane W.

    Submitted May 30, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    Great location. Appreciated the new upgrades.

  • Kathy W.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 30, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay in Bar Harbor! This rental home was very beautiful and had everything you could want or need. It is within walking distance to the shops, coffee, the waterfront and the grocery store. If it wasn’t for a few rainy, cold days, we probably would have walked everywhere! Absolutely loved it here!

  • Michael N.

    Submitted Mar 5, 2025

    Stayed Feb 26, 2025

    We’ve stayed here many times and it’s always top notch. Everything is well kept up and clean. Great layout and all the little things are taken care of. Highly recommend!!!

  • Mary E.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 16, 2025

    My sister, her husband and son stayed in this beautiful property. Everything was perfect, except the weather. Their trip had to be delayed by one day. The house was clean and they had everything they needed. She mentioned that shoes were requested to be removed when in the house and that was fine but they really needed slippers and they had forgotten theirs. Other than that, their stay was perfect!

  • Kathy W.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay at 8 Michigan Ave in Bar Harbor. The house was immaculate and decorated nicely. It was perfect for us 4 adults. Good flow from the living room to the kitchen. The area was quiet. Good location and the hosts were quick to respond to inquiries. A very nice place.

  • diane s.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

    the place was perfect. updated, clean, had everything you needed and more. i would live there if i could! the only negative thing i have to say is we ran out of hot water for the showers. that being said, i would stay there again.

  • Bob P.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    Mercedes and Robard were great hosts. They were very responsive to questions and their recommendations for things to do were very helpful. The house was very clean, even to my wife’s standards. Nice updates to the house. Comfortable bed and pillows. Comfortable reclining couches for relaxing after long hikes in Acadia. Well located, easy walking to the downtown shops and restaurants.

  • Mary B.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    This was a great home that my family stayed in for 6 nights In Bar Harbor. The house is clean, nicely furnished and within walking distance of the downtown area and very close to Acadia. I would highly recommend it!

  • Laura D.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    The house suited us very well. Our group was older parents with adult children and their spouses. It really helps to have a place where everyone has their own bedroom and we have common areas to gather. We appreciated having a main floor master suite. We never cooked a meal in the kitchen, but it seemed well outfitted. We were able to walk to town for several excellent restaurants and morning coffee. Our dead end street was very quiet and a very short drive to the other side of town. We enjoyed the stacking washer and dryer and furnished detergents. The only issue we had was a non-functioning outlet in the bathroom (inconvenient for fixing hair) and an odd lack of available outlets in the master bedroom. We ended up having to find other outlets to charge our devices and to blow dry/curling iron my hair. The place was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Definitely would recommend this place to others!

  • Kari S.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

    Great location, very clean, had all the amenities we needed. Hosts were easy to work with.

  • Kaureen D.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    The property is modern yet charming. Close to “everything” yet in a quiet setting. Bedrooms are on scale with 5 start hotels. Outdoor space was a great unexpected addition. Very clean… everything you need for a home away from home. We loved this property!!!

  • Jim U.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 10, 2024

    Fit our needs perfectly.

  • Jessica D.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    The home was exactly as described, very clean & organized, conveniently located for Bar Harbor walking access, and hosts were easy to communicate with.

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$448+
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