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Magical, spacious, gracious historic village home in a prime walkable location

Magical, spacious, gracious historic village home in a prime walkable location

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Living Room
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Perfect porch for relaxing with a cup or coffee or glass of wine!
The Foyer

Overview of Magical, spacious, gracious historic village home in a prime walkable location

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Bar Harbor, ME
  • Popular LocationVillage Green4 min walk
  • Popular LocationBar Harbor Whale Watching7 min walk
  • Popular LocationShore Path8 min walk
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 6

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

The Aerie

1 Double Bed

The Chart Room

1 King Bed

The Turquoise Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Aerie Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

First Floor Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Hall Bathroom, Second Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Room Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Magical, spacious, gracious historic village home in a prime walkable location

All the charm of yesteryear with the comfort of the 21st century! Grand columned entry porch, English garden, delightful outdoor dining. Well appointed spacious and charming rooms, old world kitchen with bells and whistles, sunny breakfast room, copper-sinked butler's pantry/bar with wine cooler, expansive foyer with fireplace, comfortable and tranquil living room, dining room for 10 with sitting area, family room/home theater with fold out sectional, 3/4 first floor bathroom. Two stairs lead to four bedrooms, including a newly redecorated master suite (king bed), another bedroom with a king, one with a queen bed (newly decorated and upgraded), and one with two twins. There is an additional double-bed suite on the third floor as well as a generous laundry room. Coveted village location - quiet and enjoyable, but a stone's throw to all the activities you can imagine. You can walk everywhere!

All check-ins are self-check-ins. The home is spacious and the yard is completely private, with several private entrances. The location is quiet and it easy to get to the Park and to other areas of interest.

Home of twenty+ years to a pair of architects, the home has a designer touch and lots of character defining art and decor!

Property manager

Kay and Augusto
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Note: 2 sets of stairs

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please observe quiet hours 9pm-7am

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Please observe quiet hours 9pm-7am
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VR1R22-75

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Travelling with kids? Consider George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 3 min walk
  • Village Green - 4 min walk
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 7 min walk
  • Shore Path - 8 min walk
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Geddy's - 7 min walk
  • The Barnacle - 6 min walk
  • Leary's Landing Irish Pub - 4 min walk
  • The Dog and Pony Tavern - 6 min walk
  • Testa's Bar & Grill - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical, spacious, gracious historic village home in a prime walkable location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magical, spacious, gracious historic village home in a prime walkable location?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical, spacious, gracious historic village home in a prime walkable location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magical, spacious, gracious historic village home in a prime walkable location located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of St. Saviour's Church and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Bar Harbor vacation get away
Our family of 9 spent 10 fun days in this spacious, clean, and comfortable home. It is in an ideal location, so that we were able to walk or take the Island Explorer to most attractions, museums, restaurants and trail heads. On the one rainy day, there were plenty of games, books and puzzles on the shelves to keep us entertained. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well appointed. The air conditioning kept us cool. The laundry room was convenient. We enjoyed barbecuing on the patio. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar Harbor experience
Historical Bar Harbor comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dee K., Warwick MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great house. Had everything we needed and the location was great - an easy walk to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

clay m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Home
We thoroughly enjoyed our well long stay in Bar Harbor. This beautiful home was fantastic! Very conveniently located downtown. You can walk to just about everything. Less than 10 minute drive to Acadia. Will definitely stay there again when we return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aniruddh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property - Must stay
Super convenient location. Everything is a 5 min walk. Easy access to the National Park. The property is very spacious and has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The kitchen is well stocked and has everything you need and more! Definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kay and Augusto

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We are a couple with four children who have enjoyed living in Bar Harbor since 1995. We are both architects and have lovingly restored this gem of a home to its glory while incorporating modern amenities and our own touches. We own several other Bar Harbor properties as well -Emerson House, Mason House and the Cottage on Cottage - and enjoy traveling (we always rent homes when we travel and enjoy being able to provide similar comfort to other travelers!)

Why they chose this property

We purchased this home because having had few owners before us, it had retained most of its original features and charm, and as architects, we knew good bones when we saw them! Since then, the home has been totally renovated, and serves as an excellent design laboratory - even our most discerning clients have appreciated the hospitality and ambiance of this home!

What makes this property unique

The butler pantry (the reason we fell in love with the house!) fireplaces, the wooden fretwork, the massive entry columns, oversized front door, the diamond paned windows...they just don't make them like this anymore! Elegant, but livable and oh, so well located!

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