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La Maisonette - Historic Renovated 6 BR Downtown Bar Harbor Home

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La Maisonette
La Maisonette
La Maisonette
Foyer facing Front Door
Library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • West Street Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Village Green
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full 1

Toilet · Shower only

Full 2

Toilet · Shower only

Full 3

Toilet · Shower only

Half 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

La Maisonette - Historic Renovated 6 BR Downtown Bar Harbor Home

''''La Maisonette'', circa 1886, is a beautiful 3,400 square foot, 6 bedroom home in downtown Bar Harbor nestled within Bar Harbor?s national historic district with a view of Frenchman's Bay and a beautiful 1/2 acre back yard.

Located on West Street, you are a short stroll to restaurants, shops, bike and kayaking rentals in the downtown area. Acadia National Park is just minutes away by car or rent a bike and walk to the shuttle in downtown Bar Harbor which will take you into the park to spend a day riding the Carriage Trail.

At low tide, walk around the corner and enjoy the unique experience of crossing a sand bar to Bar Island or simply walk along the sand bar collecting shells and photographing the spectacular views.

With its shingle style architecture, La Maisonette offers charm and character with high ceilings, detailed woodwork, a staircase tower, a solarium and fireplaces.


La Maisonette is fully furnished and offers a wrap around enclosed porch that provides a brief view of the ocean, 6 bedrooms that sleep 12, 3 full and one partial bathroom, WiFi, and HD TV, we believe it offers everything you need to enjoy a wonderful Bar Harbor vacation.

Bar Harbor Rental License Number VR2R24-110

Property manager

Angelique Bennett
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Our 2 boys and 2 girls absolutely love the house!
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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
While our cancellation is strict, if we can re-rent the house, we will refund 90% of the rental fee.

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

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.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shore Path - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Village Green - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is La Maisonette - Historic Renovated 6 BR Downtown Bar Harbor Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Maisonette - Historic Renovated 6 BR Downtown Bar Harbor Home?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Maisonette - Historic Renovated 6 BR Downtown Bar Harbor Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Maisonette - Historic Renovated 6 BR Downtown Bar Harbor Home located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of West Street Historic District and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible, spacious, and comfortable stay
This house is ideally located, spacious, and incredibly comfortable. Not one but two kitchens, an expansive living space, and ample beds for all. The bathrooms are a bit cramped but that is where I have to admit I'm nitpicking because it's a gorgeous, and gorgeously kept, house. Highly recommended for large groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julius J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
Such a great fit for a fun filled vacation in Bar Harbor! Ample parking and house amenities… would definitely book again!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maine Event - Our Family Vacation
La Maisonette was kind of a shot in the dark for us. An older house without A/C in the midst of summer? But we wanted to stay in Bar Harbor and it turned out to be a great choice. The house appeared to have been built in sections, perhaps during different periods so we had fun speculating on what came first. Its location (practically at the intersection of West and Bar so access to the land bridge was easy) made accessing the pleasures of downtown Bar Harbor an easy walk. We parked the cars and only used them to drive to Acadia Park for hiking and climbing. The yard out back was great for the kids to play kickball and badminton. All in all (not counting the high humidity), a great place I would recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La Maisonette
Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Old House
We loved our stay. Perfect location. Grand old house with its quirks but this comes with an old house. We thought it was relatively clean, comfortable, and nice. We would stay there again. If you are looking for a pristine, modern, upscale type of place this is not it but if you can appreciate this old house you will love your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

matthew q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
The location was great, we can’t wait to book it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sean j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Perfect spot to walk in to Bar Harbor or Bar island everyday. really cool old house with plenty of room
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
The house had everything. I would book this again in a second.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Week in a perfect location
Our family of 12 (ages 66 - 2) enjoyed our stay. Perfect location! Short drive to Acadia NP. Walking distance to Bar Harbor restaurants, sand bar, shopping and grocery store. Never needed to deal with parking! House is old, but we knew that when we booked it. Wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great Location. House needs major love.
Location could not be better. Walking distance to grocery store, bike rentals, kayak rentals, restaurants, shuttles, whale watching, tours, etc. The house has pros and cons. On the pro side, the house is roomy. The kitchen is large and well stocked with cookware. There is wifi and a nice foosball table. On the con side, the house is in major need of love. The furniture is old and very dusty and of salvage yard quality. Our group had lots of allergy issues due to dust and mildew in the home. The sleeper sofa on the porch doesn't open because the porch isn't wide enough for it. The bedrooms have a college dorm vibe... Many of the doors in the house do not close or even hold in a closed position. The house has not been professionally maintained as evidenced by a hook and eye necessary to keep one of bathroom doors from swinging open. Trust me that it's not a charming feature. The downstairs bathroom has no way to keep you private, so be sure everyone remembers to knock. The shower curtains are also dorm quality and many of the hooks are pulled out. There is a hodge podge of old chairs in the kitchen which get the job done, but you'll get a flashback to college when you rented a house that the owner had given up on. There is considerable rot on the exterior of the home and some gutters that are held up by a makeshift wooden post. That won't affect your stay, but it gives you an idea of the advanced state of neglect. If that doesn't bother you, you will love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Location
This large house was a great size for our family group of 10. The proximity to the main streets of Bar Harbor allowed the teenagers to have the freedom to shop or dine on their own. On the downside, the house needs some repairs. For instance, the roof leaked in the closed in porch when it rained. The furniture in the sitting rooms is old and can be thought of as period appropriate, but the cushions on the sofas and chairs have lost their support and are uncomfortable. While the condition of the home and its furnishings need attention, the size and location of the home make it one to consider when visiting Bar Harbor.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar Harbor 2023
Great stay, loved the town and character of the house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
This house was nice and large for an extended family. The porch was a great place to hang out in the morning and there was plenty of space for the kids to keep busy and have fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect for a family gathering
We had 12 in our family party- family members ranging from 20 to 55 with significant others stayed. The property is an older property with a lot of character. It easily held the 12 of us. Location was AMAZING! We were directly across from the sand bar connecting the harbor to Bar Island. Steps from all down town locations. Close as can be to Acadia Park. The supermarket is directly behind the house. It was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeremiah P., Franklin, TN

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs better maintenance at a great location
Great location but cobwebs, moldy showers, burned out lightbulbs, and a non-working and dirty oven put a damper on a premium-priced experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun stay
Location is great- easy walk to town- close to Bar Island sand bar walk. Hikes in NP were a great variety. Food in town good.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Celebration
Lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Location
Three generations of our family enjoyed our stay here. We loved the porch, large kitchen, and plenty of bedrooms and living spaces for spreading out. Easy walk to grocery store and sights of Bar Harbor. Expect some quirks of an old house, enjoy the sights of the surrounding historic district. Loved the quick walk to the sand bar, a great place for kids to explore in the water. Overall, an excellent choice for staying in Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything We Had Hoped For !
This beautiful historic home was all that we had hoped for - perfect location, comfortable and clean, and very well stocked. Our only disappointment was the grill, which was ok for hot dogs, but needing to be repaired. That said, everything else about the house we loved !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Angela E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location!
This was the perfect place for our large family to stay together (4 months to 60+). There was enough space for everyone to have privacy while also staying connected, sharing meals, playing games, and relaxing. It’s within walking distance of pretty much everything in Bar Harbor, including the shuttle. Access to Bar Island is almost across the street and provided hours of fun for the kids (picture crabs, hermit crabs, starfish…). Just beautiful. The house was well stocked. Our large group appreciated the two kitchens and double sets of washer and dryer. The only thing that bothered me (a bit of a clean freak), was the cleanliness of the home. I don’t think this is a reflection of the owners, who were incredibly gracious and communicated very well, but the cleaners hired to manage turnover. It’s a charming house with tons of character! We also loved the big porch. Thanks Angelique for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ronald K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location
Great location. Lotta of room and charm. Make sure to understand no air conditioning - which on most days makes no difference. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

W Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar Harbor Gathering
The house’s location couldn’t be any more convenient to local restaurants, the infamous Bar Island walk, grocery store and the town itself. We (6 adults and 4 kids) had plenty of space and the house was well suited to our need o access multiple trails and daily excursions. Some of the furnishings need updating but we didn’t come to Bar Harbor to stay indoors. There was an enclosed porch surrounding two sides of the property which provided excellent space for games and sharing conversations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gloria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location
Plenty of space with room to spare for me and husband, his son, my two sisters, bro-in-law, and nephew. The house itself has a lot of old-time charm and personality that we all appreciated. Great modern kitchen and gracious dining room for all of us to gather for family dinners at night and we loved having the second small kitchen for overflow storage. I also had laundry room envy. The porch was another prime gathering place (another floor lamp would be welcome) and our favorite TV time was watching our Golden State Warriors win the NBA Championship in the spacious and comfortable living room. The location of the house was perfect walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants, grocery store, shore path and Bar Island. Our east/west coast family had an excellent stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar Harbor Extravaganza
This house is possibly the best location in Bar Harbor for two families of 5. One block from the grocery store and walking distance to all Bar Harbor has to offer. The house sleeps 10 very comfortably and provides plenty of rooms for families to relax. Expect features of a 130 year old house, such as slanted floors, but those just add to the character of the house. We would love to come back and rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Angelique Bennett

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Why they chose this property

We began coming to Bar Harbor when our first child was born. We fell in love with the town and Acadia National Park. We now have four children and are thrilled to own this beautiful home so they can grow up visiting Bar Harbor

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