Rocko's Cottage Nestled in the Heart of Downtown Bar Harbor

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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Bar Harbor, ME

Village Green5 min walk
Bar Harbor Whale Watching10 min walk
Shore Path11 min walk
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Rocko's Cottage is located on a side street in the downtown area of the beautiful island town of Bar Harbor. We are pet friendly for your well mannered four legged friends. Rocko was actually our 7 lb Dorkie. (Dachshund/Yorkie)

You will be within walking distance of over 25 restaurants ranging from fine dining to family fare. Bicycle rentals, kayaking trips, and unique shops galore are all just minutes away from your front door and yes we can tell you which of these places welcome pets. Walk the shore path or across a natural sand bar (actually a glacial deposit) to visit beautiful Bar Island. Never have to worry about parking your car or enjoying a cocktail and then driving.

Rocko's Cottage was built in 2005 and is tastefully and comfortably furnished. You will find everything that you need to enjoy your stay. The kitchen is equipped with all the necessities of life, and the linens are all in good condition. The open floor plan actually makes our cottage appear much larger inside. It must be noted that the bathroom does not have a tub but does have a nice 4 ft. shower and for your convenience there is a stackable washer and dryer. This is a great house and location for people that travel with pets or just one or two couples or a small family that want to stay in the heart of town. Once you visit us you will be sure to return again and again.

We, the owners, live locally and we are always only a phone call away if there is a problem. Welcome to our home and enjoy your stay....

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Property manager

Elisa M DeMuro

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

2under20lbs each or1 up to 50 lbs.Must be approved

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We do not allow smoking anywhere on our property.

Pets must be noted when booking and pre- approved by owner of Cottage. 2 under 20lbs or 1 under 50lbs. You may always request an exception.

Prior to departure all used dishes and cookware should be washed and put away, all trash should be bagged and placed in outdoor garbage container.

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number VR1R24-046. PERMIT #1353

We should mention

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

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Downtown Bar Harbor, a neighbourhood in Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Village Green. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Bar Harbor Historical Society - 4 min walk
Village Green - 5 min walk
West Street Historic District - 10 min walk
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 10 min walk
Shore Path - 11 min walk

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Barnacle - ‬7 min walk
‪Leary's Landing Irish Pub - ‬5 min walk
‪The Dog and Pony Tavern - ‬7 min walk
‪Testa's Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
‪Atlantic Brewing Downtown - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocko's Cottage Nestled in the Heart of Downtown Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Rocko's Cottage Nestled in the Heart of Downtown Bar Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rocko's Cottage Nestled in the Heart of Downtown Bar Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rocko's Cottage Nestled in the Heart of Downtown Bar Harbor located?

Located in Downtown Bar Harbor, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bar Harbor Historical Society, Village Green and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

29 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in Every Way

Lovely, lovely, lovely. By far the best rental we have ever had the pleasure of calling home for a week. Impeccably clean, quality and comfort throughout, quiet neighborhood yet easily walkable to the center of town, hosts are welcoming and respond quickly to any questions you may have. Stop scrolling and stay here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

22 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bar harbor

The cottage was well stocked and clean. Very easy check in and check out. Location was the best feature. We could walk everywhere in BaR Harbor and not have to worry about parking.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

18 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbeatable Location

We loved Rocko's Cottage! So nice to be in walking distance to everything in Bar Harbor, yet far enough off the main drag to have peace and quite when desired.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

5 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience!

Lisa and Rick's property is immaculate, modern and very convenient to Bar Harbor's downtown. The home has many thoughtful, homey touches, and the hosts provide plenty of laundry and dish detergent, coffee and linens. We would love to stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Stay

Great little cottage in a great location. Lisa was a pleasure to deal with too.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

19 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Short Getaway

Owners were right there to greet us as we arrived and communication was excellent. Cottage was immaculately clean. Owners thought of every little thing needed for guests better than any VRBO I've stayed at in the past. Everything in Bar Harbor was an easy walk from the cottage and we all slept like babies in comfort and silence. We had a great week, thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie D.

18 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Walking distance to town is the best feature!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie J.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

The property is perfectly located to the downtown area with quick access to Acadia just down the road! The host was very responsive and helpful!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G., Jericho, Vermont

14 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

We have stayed here twice. It is clean, cozy, and close to everything!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie E.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Biking & Hiking 2023

Perfect weather everyday for enjoying Acadia. We can bike and hike to the park from this lovely home. Additionally there is a Sunday market 2 blocks away by the YMCA.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

24 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Easy walk to everything Bar Harbor.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

9 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip to bar harbor

Beautiful cottage in the heart of bar harbor. Will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience!

We first visited Rocko's Cottage in 2017, and were excited to return! Lisa and Rick are responsive and gracious hosts, and the changes they have made in the cottage are wonderful enhancements. Cozy, quiet, comfortable, and convenient - walk only a few blocks and we were able both to stroll the Shore Path and to explore and dine throughout downtown Bar Harbor. A three mile drive brought us to the entrance to Acadia National Park and we enjoyed driving the Park Loop Road and getting out to see Thunder Hole (our dog Jake enjoyed this, too!) So once again we were grateful to be here - thank you, Lisa and Rick.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sage M.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

We had a great stay, the house was very comfortable and clean. The hosts were great and right next door if we needed anything. The location was perfect also, just a short walk to everything in Bar harbor.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb A.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect little spot

This house was perfect for our family of 4. The house is cute and clean and has all the basics, making a longer stay easy (cooking supplies, laundry, etc.). The location is great because you are right outside the bustle of Bar Harbor but everything is an easy walk including downtown shops and the Shore Path (which is also helpful because you never have to pay to park). Also the park is right there so it’s also a great place to access all park points. We would totally go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Johannes

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

11 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot to visit Acadia and spend time in Bar Harbor

Excellent location, only a few minutes drive from the park and right in town, walking distance to many restaurants, shops and the water front in town.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rocko’s Cottage

Very cute house in a great location. House was well equipped and clean. Owners were easy to deal with. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

26 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfy, and great location.

We’ll definitely stay here the next time we come up. It instantly felt like home, thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gale G.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage and well kept

The owners were very nice. The cottage was very clean, had everything you needed! Great location! Would definitely stay again

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan B., Jacksonville, Florida

9 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of our favorites

The house was exceptionally clean and very comfortable. Close to attractions of town - walked everywhere. Entrance to shore path a couple blocks away. Parking in front of entrance and very convenient. TV with Prime and Spectrum offered great choices for a cold, rainy afternoon.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay R.

5 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week stay

We greatly enjoyed our week long stay in Bar Harbor. The house was in great shape and wonderful location. We were able to walk to everything in town.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., Where do you live?

29 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

The house is super clean, well stocked & so comfortable. The location is on a quiet side street but right next to downtown. So easy to walk to the Shore Path, to the athletic field, to all the shops, the harbor. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

26 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this place!

Myself, my daughter, my niece and her husband stayed here last week! It’s a very nice and fully equipped house! We had plenty of room and the entire house was spotless! Everything was so clean and beautifully decorated! Great location as we could walk to town for meals, for bike rental and even our boat tour! The owners are very nice as well! I loved staying here and would definitely stay again! Exceeded my expectations!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie C.

5 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!!

This was our second time staying here. It is such a great place to stay. So clean, accommodating and close to everything.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elisa M DeMuro

Lisa and Rick, the owners of Rocko's Cottage, live and work in Bar Harbor. Lisa works in the hospitality industry and Rick was an engineer at the Jackson Laboratory. and has just recently retired. Lisa has lived in Bar Harbor for over 60 years, she is pictured here with their two dogs, Rocko and Alice.

Why they chose this property

Rocko's Cottage is not a full time vacation rental but our actual home that we have chosen to rent by the week in the summer months.

What makes this property unique

Rocko's Cottage is in a great location. You are downtown in the heart of Bar Harbor and are able to access the free bus system that has its hub located 2 blocks from where you are staying. Restaurants, movie theatres, boat trips are all easily accessible without worrying about parking. You can enjoy your vacation without ever having to use your car.