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Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Gym

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Bar Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park5 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center11 min drive
Cadillac Mountain26 min drive
Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)120 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We hated to have to leave. Upon arrival at the house it's in a perfect setting: quiet road but easy to get back on main ...

Becky A.

Oct 29, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park

Eden House is a cozy, clean house located in a lovely, quiet wooded area. Within minutes you can be at a lake, the park or a beach. Eden House is within walking distance of a playground, bank and upscale restaurant. We are eleven miles from Bar Harbor and 1/2 mile to the Island Bus System stop. Enjoy many outdoor activities or a lovely drive on the Ocean Drive that are so popular on our wonderful island.

Property manager

Kathy Norwood

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Watch the sunset or deer in the meadow from the back deck.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

We are happy to host well behaved dogs.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

This holiday home is located 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 Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 5 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 11 min drive
Village Green - 15 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 17 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬11 min drive
‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
‪Atlantic Brewing Downtown - ‬15 min drive
‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪West Street Cafe - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Atlantic Brewing Company and Thompson Island Information Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Long Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

30 June 2024

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

Great place with great hosts in a great location

Eden House was a comfy house with a large yard that my dog loved. The owners were quick to answer any questions and even offered to send me some items I left behind. I loved the location in Town Hill since it allows you to avoid the hustle and bustle of downtown Bar Harbor with easy access to Acadia Park and several dining options nearby.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

19 June 2024

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

Home Away from Home

We loved our stay at Kathy's home. It felt like our home away from home. The house is set back from the main road surrounded by many tall trees. You don't hear any traffic noise, only the sounds of birds singing. The property is quite large with a massive fire pit that we enjoyed multiple times during our stay. The location was perfect for our family. Great lobster dinner options were minutes away along with amazing barbecue at Atlantic Brewery Mainly Meats. We will definitely rebook with Kathy the next time we visit Maine.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

12 June 2024

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

Acadia Cottage

Our stay at Eden House was wonderful! Just like visiting Acadia National Park, it was quiet and serene. We found all we needed for our stay in a comfortable, creatively decorated space. Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen N.

7 June 2024

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

Acadia home base

We had a wonderful time staying here as our home base while exploring Acadia with our kids. We appreciated the quieter pace away from Bar Harbor while still being able to easily get to all hikes and restaurants in town. Great recommendations from the hosts, property exactly as described, well stocked kitchen, easy communication — would recommend across the board!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky A., Vermont, USA

29 Oct 2023

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

Wishing we booked longer

We hated to have to leave. Upon arrival at the house it's in a perfect setting: quiet road but easy to get back on main route to explore the area. Inside we found everything to be super clean & tidy. Very(!!!) well stocked kitchen. I don't think there's anything missing to make, bake or cook whatever you might want to while there. Nice yard& deck space to use- we were able to enjoy each day. Kathy was great with communication prior to our arrival, also she's left some great books,maps and DVD's there on Acadia & things to see. We rate this 5++ on everything here. Hoping our travels will bring us back for more next year. Thank you Kathy for everything!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Oct 2023

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

Fall trlp

It was amazing for us. The house was stunning and very clean. Thanks for all the little details! We enjoyed the blue berry pancakes Christiane, Izaak and Jef

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi H.

17 Oct 2023

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

Great place to stay!

Kathy’s house was a gem on Mt Desert Island, tucked away from the crowds, yet close to Bar Harbor and the park. The house was well stocked with amenities, basically everything you need for your stay with a bonus of frozen Maine blueberries, pancake mix, butter and syrup to prepare a delicious pancake breakfast the first morning. Highly recommended for your visit in the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

15 Oct 2023

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

Family Stay

Eden house is very family friendly. Host supplied a high chair and pack n play. We loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald N.

10 Oct 2023

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

Convenient to all points of MDI

Nice and quiet location that has easy access to all points of MDI. We had Lobster rolls at Beal's in Southwest Harbor, visited the lighthouse at Bass Harbor, drove over to Bar Harbor, and thoroughly enjoyed the Park Loop road and all the hikes we took in. Eden House worked great for us giving us the much appreciated relaxation at the end of a busy day!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F., Crozet, Virginia

8 Sept 2023

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

Another outstanding stay at Eden House

We traveled to Bar Harbor with our two Labradors and stayed for a second time at this wonderful property. The second time was just as good as the first. Kathy is so responsive to questions. The house was fully supplied with everything we needed. The blueberries were a nice touch and we enjoyed them every morning with our yogurt. The pups loved the big back yard. The house is in a terrific wooded setting close to the town of Bar Harbor by car. It was so nice to return to this quiet, peaceful house everyday after hiking with our pups. When we return to Bar Harbor we will stay in this house again!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S., Grosse Pointe Farms

1 Sept 2023

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

Acadia Adventure

This home was clean, comfortable, and convenient. Perfect location to explore MDI and Acadia National Park. Easy communication with the host and simple check in. Our family of 5 includes three children ages 7 to 11 and a large dog. We had plenty of space. I highly recommend this home.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

24 July 2023

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

Eden House Bar Harbor Maine

When we arrived we very excited when we saw the house from the outside. When we went I. We found a clean charming and well kept home that we were immediately comfortable with. Everything we needed was provided including WI-FI access and flat screen Televisions in every room. We were Centrally located to Acadia Park and Bar Harbor. We Han a wonderful time and couldn’t be happier with Eden House.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

16 July 2023

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

Charming Retreat

Our family stayed four nights at the Eden House while visiting the Acadia National Park area. The place was clean and very cute and cozy. The location was super convenient! We enjoyed relaxing in the evenings after our busy days. Communication with the host was perfect and we followed through on some of her suggestions and they were great! Our youngest enjoyed the box of toys. Our daughter read a couple books. And our older boys enjoyed watching some movies. Everything was easy here and the house had everything we needed!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigid L.

15 July 2023

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

Wonderful stay in a charming home!

We loved our stay! Kathy was so responsive and the house had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, check in was a breeze, and everything was clean. It was also in a great location that made it easy to get to any place we needed, the shuttle stop is close by, and it’s away from the crazy busy Bar Harbor area. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

6 July 2023

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

Great location for Acadia visit!

We really enjoyed our stay here. Everything was as described (or better). You can't beat the location for exploring Acadia and other areas on Mount Desert Island. The kids really loved the setting of the house in the woods with the mossy surroundings. If we are ever in the area again, we would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

6 July 2023

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

Felt right at home

This is such a great secluded property not far from the hustle and bustle of downtown Bar Harbor. You really get the best of both worlds. The hosts had the place well stocked with everything you need in case you had forgotten something. Comfy, cozy, and very affordable for our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

20 June 2023

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

Close to everything

We were very comfortable in the house and found it to be a great location on the quiet side. It was close to everything that we did on the island and to Ellsworth where we did shopping and found restaurants that weren't crowded like the ones in Bar Harbor but had great food. Our favorite adventure was going up to Cadillac Mountain and seeing all the vista and the colorful boulders covered in lichens!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

16 June 2023

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

Comfortable stay!

Everything we needed for a long weekend exploring Acadia with a toddler. The owners made everything really easy and comfortable. Laundry, every type of kitchen pot and tool, highchair in dining room, kids books and puzzles, Roku tv...all helped us keep it a happy stay for everyone! Theres a playground, pizza and ice cream right up the street in case Bar Harbor isnt in the cards for tired kiddos.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominika G.

29 May 2023

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

Lovely Stay

Wonderful place to spend the long weekend! It has everything you need, and even though it's not a huge space everything is open and does not feel cramped. Kathy is very responsive and easy to communicate with. I loved the special touch of the blueberry pancake breakfast! Just wish I had been traveling with people who eat pancakes. Still, I was happy to have the blueberries for my oatmeal in the mornings. Everything was clean and the space felt very homey. The bathroom has a spacious shower and looks to be pretty newly redone. Bedrooms are comfortable with space for storing duffel bags and hanging a few clothes too. The property is quiet and has a lush moss lawn. Lots of blueberry bushes are all around, and nice rocks and a bench for watching/listening to birds too! Easy to get everywhere without being bogged down in downtown traffic. Nice, quiet area to walk my dog in the mornings too before getting started for the day. Since the property is tucked away, it was especially nice to bring him back here to really relax after a long day of hiking.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy R.

26 May 2023

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

Eden House

This is an exceptionally, well kept and beautiful home. The decor was a mix of new age and colonial. Much Maine history can be found in this home. It is useful to both vacationers and history "buffs". Well stocked with excellent kitchen tools & shining appliances. Great spring water. Only 15 minutes from the excitement of Bar Harbor yet secluded & quiet near "mom & pop" stores and hidden eclectic coffee shops. I rate the Eden House a "10", in every way.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

3 Nov 2022

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

Lovely House in a good location

Kathy is a super host, and Eden House is wonderful. Even though I had read the reviews, I was still surprised by all the extras in the house. The location was great for reaching all our trails in ANP and shopping in Ellsworth. We had a couple of rainy days hiking, and it was so nice to return to a comfortable house where we could take a nice shower, cook, and watch TV. I would love to return during the summer to grill and relax on the quiet deck.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

30 Oct 2022

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

Great home base for Acadia and Bar Harbor

Let me add to the long list of 5-star reviews. Communication from Kathy was timely, helpful, and responsive. Everything was clean and set when we arrived, and Kathy informed me to let her know once we got settled in if there was anything else we needed. We spent three full days enjoying Acadia National Park, and the house location was very central as we traveled to several areas of the park - Bar Harbor, Jordan Pond, Cadillac Mountain, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, and even Schoodic Pensinsula. Had we stayed in Bar Harbor, our drives to the lighthouse and Schoodic would've been much longer. Plus we had much more seclusion here instead of a place like Bar Harbor. We don't eat at restaurants on our trips (other reviews have highlighted local eateries), but rather we were eating meals at the house every night. The kitchen had everything we needed, and a dishwasher with pods to take care of the dishes each night. We were also able to do laundry while there. We loved our stay, and loved Acadia. God willing we can make a return visit, we will seek out this place again without a second thought!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

22 Oct 2022

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

Home away

Kathy was clear and fast in her communication. Her home had everything we needed and more! Clean, quiet location and close to Acadia! So glad we stayed here!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy T.

20 Oct 2022

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

Central location on MDI island

Our young family spent the week at this property and it was perfect for us. The open floor plan was great and the fully stocked kitchen made cooking easy. We hiked and explored each day and was 10-25 minutes from everything. The home is tucked in the woods on a gravel road so it really felt like we were by ourselves. We did s'mores each night at the campfire too. It was so helpful to have access to the washer and dryer with three (2, 5, 7) boys who were filthy at the end of each full day. We can't wait to return.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

3 Oct 2022

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

Peaceful Paradise

Eden house was Absolutely perfect for our visit to Mount Desert Island.The home had everything we needed to cook some great meals and it was wonderful to enjoy the beauty that surrounded us at Eden house! Thank you Kathy!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Norwood

My husband and I built Eden House in 1975 on family property. Our families are both local and we are descendants of the first residents of Mount Desert Island. We are very proud of our island. It has been a wonderful place to raise a family and our children live close by!