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Bar Harbor Small 1BR Condo: All You Need for your Getaway. Ideal Location!

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Brand new eBikes at no extra charge, May 2024
Front view of One Eden, my condo. Enter through porch at right.
Porch and condo entrance.
Brand new single/tandem modular sea kayak from Point 65 in Sweden.
A good night for reading by the fire. New 75 inch Sony OLED TV home theater.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • West Street Historic District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Village Green
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Bar Harbor Small 1BR Condo: All You Need for your Getaway. Ideal Location!

Military veteran-owned. Please contact me if you are a disabled veteran.
I purchased this small condo in early 2022 as my winter home: I am making a film about Acadia and I use this space as my launching pad and winter respite. Upgrades: A modular tandem sea kayak, Two Aventon eBikes with custom seats, 7.2.2 Dolby Atmos new home theater with 77" Sony OLED HDR TV, Le Creuset cookware, bakeware, and serve ware, refrigerator, dishwasher, high-end bedframe, luxury bed and bedding, new desk with dedicated HDR monitor and workstation, a ductless heater and air conditioner, double-reclining LazyBoy leather couch, full-size washer and dryer, renovated bathroom, quartz countertops, and charcoal grill.
Please read reviews posted for my first three seasons. I treat my guests as if they were my own family. A portion of rental income goes to two charities I love: Friends of Acadia and PAATH, a Maine veterans organization. I have donated $1,000 to the same non-profits this year (2024) as well. Thank you for making this possible!
This one-bedroom efficiency condo is located at ground level for easy access and has the best location of any property on Mount Desert Island! You will be able to reach most eastern MDI hiking locations in Acadia National Park within 15 minutes from this downtown Bar Harbor location. When you return home after a day of hiking, you can park in your own off-street parking spot directly in front of your condo... and walk virtually anywhere in The village of Bar Harbor in 10 minutes! This is crucial because ANP has become one of the highest demand locations in the United States: Without dedicated parking it is near impossible to visit the village or dine at one of our many restaurants. Alternately you can bike to the park with the fully charged eBikes and skip the traffic congestion entirely!
The Village contains 99% of all restaurants, shops, bars and cafés on the entire island…and they are all within a 10 minute walk from the condo! This small two room efficiency home is appointed with a living room with exceptional natural light, a small dining table for two, and a kitchenette with full-size appliances to prepare your own food. I have the only wood-burning fireplace available in downtown Bar Harbor. I leave puhlenty of firewood on the property. Nothing beats a nice fire after a long day of hiking in Acadia during autumn, winter, and early spring!
The bedroom contains a magnificent king-size bed from Helix. The lovely solid wood frame comes from Tuft and Needle. All bedding, including down pillows and comforter are from Boll and Branch- the best available bedding and linen you can buy! I installed a new heat/AC unit in May 2023 so you can keep the window closed at night if you prefer.
It also includes a small desk with a 34-inch Apple XDR (HDR) Display, keyboard, and left and right-handed mice as well as an OWC Thunderbolt Pro charging and media station for XD, CFAST, and CF Express cards. I also provide a new B/W laser printer (paper and backup cartridges included) as well as a quality portable Epson document scanner. The internet connection is 350+mbps and is highly reliable. I leverage the best available modem/routers/WIFI from Nighthawk. I have a brand new Herman Miller Aeron chair with a nice glass floor mat.
The two new eBikes are very easy to ride and have superb hydraulic brakes too. I use them to access distant locations as well as largely inaccessible carriage roads built by the Duponts and Rockefellers in the 1920s. This is the only property in Bar Harbor to include eBikes and a sea kayak with the property rental! The bikes are engineered so that you can allow the bike to assist you while peddling as much or as little as you desire. I have high quality helmets available for your use. Safety first!
Enjoy your morning coffee on the sunny patio, fill your day with hiking, biking and sea kayaking, walk 10 minutes to a slew of exceptional restaurants, and return home to watch your favorite movies on my Apple TV(500+ movies to choose from including all 2024 Oscar nominees). The unit also includes a brand new (2024) full-size washer and dryer should you need it. Woolite and Downy are provided as are stain removers and dryer sheets.
No pets or smoking please.
This is a carbon-neutral property.

You can spend your time fighting traffic trying to reach the park and the village or you can rest easy at this quaint, quiet and perfectly located condo!

Property manager

Jay
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VR1R22-104

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this condo is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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. 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.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Village Green - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shore Path - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bar Harbor Small 1BR Condo: All You Need for your Getaway. Ideal Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bar Harbor Small 1BR Condo: All You Need for your Getaway. Ideal Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bar Harbor Small 1BR Condo: All You Need for your Getaway. Ideal Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bar Harbor Small 1BR Condo: All You Need for your Getaway. Ideal Location! located?

Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, this golf condo building is within a 10-minute walk of St. Saviour's Church and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

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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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Bar Harbor
Well-equipped, cozy condo that had everything we needed; very centrally located to walk everywhere in Bar Harbor. We did an awesome e-bike ride on the carriage roads. Jay provided lots of info and instructions were very clear. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT Location!!!
We really enjoyed the apartment/condo and it's great location to shopping/dining! Everything was PERFECT!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Bar Harbor condo
Fully equipped condo with great location. Close to park, walking distance to bars, shops and restaurants. Perfect for our Acadia vacation! Jay is also a wonderful host with detailed house instructions and recommendations!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walker's Heaven
Best location for Bar Harbor and free parking.The only time we used the car was for Acadia. The house was great. Thank you Jay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Notch!
Everything about this stay was perfect! The location, amenities, and host were all super. It is obvious that the host cares about the people staying here. Everything was listed spot on and we found the welcome book to be very helpful! We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect Bar Harbor Retreat
This property was all that we were looking for and more. The location could not be beat! Walking distance to everything and the electric bikes were such a fun added bonus. The property was exactly as expected and the owner was great with communication, calling us a few hours after check in to make sure everything we needed was there. We will for sure stay here again when we return the the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for 2
Wife and I stayed here while we trekked throughout Acadia. It was the perfect place to stay and rest between our long days. Great communication with the host, and loved the binder he had for us at the vrbo. It made things super easy for us. Super clean, and super cozy. Phenomenal sound system on the TV as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar Harbor/Acadia beauty!
Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park area success! We absolutely fell in love with this area and this place was a great place to stay. It is in a great location, just on the edge of the bustling downtown area, easy walk to everything Bar Harbor downtown. Owner is excellent at communicating and pays special attention to quality and details, much appreciated! Perfect for a couple, very quaint, but well appointed. The E-bikes were a great perk for us! This is a perfect place to stay if you’re interested in exploring the park or the downtown, best of both! We would definitely stay again if traveling in area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and convenient
As advertised, the place is in great condition and the location is excellent. Jay is a great host: very accommodating and always available. The e-bikes are a bonus. Quiet location and convenient to whatever you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar Harbor
Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan and Philip K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, Comfortable, Convenient
Well equipped, good use of space, and we could walk everywhere downtown. Comfortable bed and bedding. We enjoyed all the comforts of Jay’s home because he lives there part of the year. We like a Vrbo with a house manual of instructions and Jay’s was detailed, even including pictures. My husband admired the e-bikes tho we didn’t get to use them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Walking distance to grocery, restaurants, harbor, shuttle, and shops - really great location. Nice bed and linens, cute patio. We only had a minor issue with the TV but it was quickly resolved. We loved the reclining sofa. Jay provided detailed instructions well in advance so there were no surprises.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great laid back experience
Great location and amenities. Several extras you will not get other places. The owner was very helpful providing information and ensuring our stay was a great one. I highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small But Nice
Well equipped two room condo. Comfortable, but small. Great location. E-Bikes were a plus. Cost on the high end for the size.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Bar Harbor condo
We loved our little vacation in this condo. It is small, but perfect for 2 people. The location was great -- easy walk to shops & restaurants. We were able to ride the e-bikes to Acadia National Park from the condo avoiding alot of the car traffic getting into the park. Jay was a fantastic host providing excellent instructions on everything we needed to make this trip perfect. I would absolutely recommend this condo!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bar Harbor
Come stay in the middle of Bar Harbor! You will be right around the corner from the East Coast’s first National Park- Acadia. Enjoy mountains and the ocean in the same park. Fall in love with Acadia and promise to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully equipped apartment in the heart of Bar Harbor
It has an arresting number of amenities: Great air conditioning, delicious Nespresso with a plethora of choices, nice soap, huge TV, stocked kitchenware, etc, etc, and even electric bicycles (which we didn’t use as we brought our own bikes.) However best of all was the host who answered every question with alacrity and provided a comprehensive loose leaf filled with directions for all the electronics in the apartment and recommendations of local shops and restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and convenient
Our four night stay in Bar Harbor was the first time actually staying in the town. Our accommodations were exactly what we wanted. It was very clean, updated and very convenient for really getting to enjoy the town and Acadia National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met our needs for a great Bar Harbor vacation
What a great place to stay right downtown! It was so nice to leave our car and walk to everything! The apartment was well appointed and organized and provided us a quiet place to rest after our busy days exploring.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal spot
great location clean and comfortable very detailed instructions easy to communicate w/ host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Easy walk to everything in Bar Harbor and a well-upgraded property. Would definitely recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect
My husband and I desperately needed some time out of the city, and were so lucky to stumble on this absolute gem!! Checking in was a breeze, and all of Jay's instructions really took the guess work out of anything. Not only was the condo in an excellent location for shopping and dining, and so close to many entrances to the Acadia, but the amenities that Jay offers, like the electric bikes, were a total blast! From grilling on the patio, and cozying up by the fireplace to wind down, cooking in the kitchen, we had everything we needed to feel right at home and enjoy our stay. Everything was so clean and organized, and not to mention the high end linens and towels!! We were obsessed!! We can't wait to stay here again in the future! Thanks again Jay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Bar Harbor Getaway
Great location, close to everything. Audio visual equipment top notch. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol F., McKinney, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable condo!
We really enjoyed staying in this condo while visiting Acadia. It is conveniently located within walking distance of everything in Bar Harbor. This small condo features upgraded furnishings that made it pleasant to return to after a day of hiking and sightseeing. The king bed was most comfortable and the condo was clean and well organized for the small space. We also appreciated having a dedicated parking space. The owner responded quickly to questions. We felt right at home and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria del Carmen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Bar Harbor!
The apartment was cozy and had everything we needed. It was a great location too and we could walk anywhere downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jay

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I served on the president's Counter-Terror Task Force for over a decade, then retired in 2015. I underwent extensive medical treatment at Walter Reed, then attended Corcoran College (MA in New Media) and American University (MFA, Film). I am satisfying a lifelong dream as an environmental filmmaker. My next film will be on Acadia- see infraredcinema.com for details. I am a former marathoner. Injuries to my spine and cervix limit my scope of activities. However I am able to swim, lift weights, bike, sea kayak, and hike with 20 pounds of cinema and audio kit on my back. I spend most of the winter with ice cleats on my boots filming on top of Acadia's mountains as well as along the eastern edge below Schoodic Head. I also launch my aerial camera from my sea kayak. Where there is beauty and risk you will find me.

Why they chose this property

No better location on all of Mount Desert Island. My condo is situated at the end of a quiet one-way non-commercial street. It takes 10 minutes or less to get to any restaurant you want. Even the supermarket is a short 6 minute walk. I love it here! And kind people too.

What makes this property unique

Abundant peace!

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