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Bar Harbor Cottage in town, park 2 vehicles & walk, minutes to water & Acadia!

Second floor deck overlooking the village.

Lovely sitting area to drink your morning coffee or tea.

Seating to use while putting on your hiking boots or hang out.

Living room with spring mattress futon for extra guests.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Gym

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bar Harbor, ME

Village Green7 min walk
Bar Harbor Whale Watching7 min walk
Shore Path8 min walk
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)21 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This home was everything that we wanted for our Maine visit. The house was clean, comfortable and had all the amenities ...

Steve S.

Oct 13, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Garden

1 Queen Bed

Lupine

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Downtown Bar Harbor Air Conditioned Home 1 block to Bar Island & close to Acadia

Come to Bar Harbor and stay in this 3 bedroom all season (air conditioned) New England style cottage home that sleeps 8 guests located in the heart of Bar Harbor Village. Acadia National Park, Bar Island and the ocean are steps away. Grocery store across the street. Bike or quick walk to the shore, town green to pick up the free Acadia shuttle, many restaurants and shops without worrying about a parking spot. The first floor has an enclosed windowed all season sun porch; living room with TV; eat-in fully equipped kitchen; library room with desk, printer, movies, books and game boards; family room with large flat screen TV and foosball / games table; sauna; laundry with washer and dryer; and full bath with shower. The second floor has Master king bedroom with skylight / shade that closes automatically when it rains. Garden queen bedroom with skylight / shade that closes automatically when it rains and Lupine bedroom with queen bed and double bottom/twin top bunk bed and full bathroom with tub/shower. The Master and Lupine bedrooms access to second floor deck that overlooks the village. Air conditioning units are in all bedrooms and on the first floor. The cottage has a lovely patio with picnic table and grill. There is high speed wireless internet access, cable, and CD/DVD players at the cottage. During prime seasons (Summer/Fall) change over for weekly (7 nights min.) rental is from Saturday to Saturday. Contact Owner for 4-5 night shortened stay availability. Check-in after 4 pm and Check-out 10:30 am.

Property manager

Kim Zarra Wieler

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended 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 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.

Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

West Street Historic District - 1 min walk
Village Green - 7 min walk
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 7 min walk
Shore Path - 8 min walk
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Geddy's - ‬7 min walk
‪The Barnacle - ‬8 min walk
‪The Dog and Pony Tavern - ‬6 min walk
‪Testa's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
‪Atlantic Brewing Downtown - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Bar Harbor Air Conditioned Home 1 block to Bar Island & close to Acadia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Bar Harbor Air Conditioned Home 1 block to Bar Island & close to Acadia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Bar Harbor Air Conditioned Home 1 block to Bar Island & close to Acadia?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Downtown Bar Harbor Air Conditioned Home 1 block to Bar Island & close to Acadia located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of West Street Historic District, Village Green and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

13 Oct 2023

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

Bar Harbor fall get away!

This home was everything that we wanted for our Maine visit. The house was clean, comfortable and had all the amenities needed. It was perfectly located to walk to local sites, restaurants and shopping. Easy access to Acadia National Park as well. Kim was great to work with and we highly recommended their home for your Bar Harbor visit. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla P.

9 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful location

Great place to stay in the area. Walking distance to many attractions and the LLBean bus that goes to the park. Our family loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

9 Oct 2023

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

Family Vacation success!

Aysgarth Cottage was perfect for our family vacation to Acadia. The house is super close to the park and walking distance to the grocery store for hiking snacks and restaurants for breakfast/dinner. The house was very clean and comfortable for our family of 6 adults. Kim was very responsive and left clear instructions. Our only complaint is washing/drying the linens before the 10am check out time is very tight. Even making sure towels were done the night before, waking up, packing, broom cleaning, and taking out the trash, left us down to the wire trying to switch the second load of sheets to the dryer to get out in time. Considering the cleaning fee, it'd be easier to get out at 10am just stripping the sheets. Overall happy with the stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

19 Sept 2023

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

Family wedding week

Great location, great Bar Harbor feel !!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

29 Aug 2023

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

Great house and location

We were very pleased with the house. There was plenty of space and the house was well stocked. The location was close to everything- shops, restaurants, the shoreline and a grocery store. We would stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

26 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Property is just blocks from Main Street. It’s an easy walk to the water, shops and food. House fit our party of seven just fine. Every thing you might need is there, although we primarily were gone during the day and didn’t want to cook.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

7 Aug 2023

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

Bar Harbor ME 2023

The house exceeded our expectations. Very clean, well appointed with many comforts of home. Communication with owner was excellent. Location is the best- just far enough from the center of town to be quiet but a quick 5 minute walk away. Would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

31 July 2023

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

July in Maine

Easy access to everything but off on a quiet street.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 July 2023

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

Great location and home

This property was everything we expected it to be. Everything was within walking distance and had something for everyone to do. The house was clean and well kept. The host checked in on us just to make sure we had everything we needed, and let us know about all the information that is at the house to help us plan our days. This was our first time visiting BarHarbor and we all had an amazing time. Can’t wait to come back and stay here again! This house is in the perfect location if you want to just park your car and walk, which we did a lot of! Thank you for opening your home to us!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

24 June 2023

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

Great property-heart of bar harbor!

Outstanding well equipped home walking distance to everything in bar harbor, but just far enough away! Property is settled into a quiet street minutes away from shopping, shore path, and bar island sand bridge. Awesome roof deck, sleeping areas and tons of space in the living areas. Quick drive to ANP loop road and everything the park has to offer. Property manager was excited to let us know about many of the great hikes and activities in the park and bar harbor, including awesome restaurant 15 feet away from the front door….the black friar. Best meal we had all week! Vrbo only has a five star rating, but we give this location and th open communication with property owner 12 stars. Thanks for an awesome visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 June 2023

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

Acadia Vacation

Great place to stay - location was perfect for visiting Acadia and Bar Harbor! House was comfortable and well stocked. Our family of 5 had plenty of space.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

9 June 2023

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

Lovely cottage at normally quiet end of bar harbor

Roomy and comfortable this 3 bed/2 bath home was very comfortable for our week in Bar Harbor. East walking distance from everything we wanted to do in town, very close to grocery and many good close by restaurants. Great beds and terrific water pressure in showers. Location ideal for spending time in Acadia NP. Our only complaint which the owners of course can’t control was the noise from the massive construction project directly across the street. It started every morning during the week at 7am. Guessing it will be completed later this year and then it won’t be an issue.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

24 May 2023

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

Great spot!

Really comfortable home and a great location!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita T.

22 May 2023

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

Nothing but fabulous!!

Lovely house, great amenities, extremely convenient location. Wonderful communications with the gracious owner. I recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Karin M.

12 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Pros & Cons

The location was great, walkable and close to everything. The owner was very easy to work with, responsive, friendly and accommodating. However, the house is in need of a deep clean. The carpet is stained, and furnishings are very tired and worn. If these things don't bother you, then I would recommend the house just for the location. We made do, but it certainly wasn't what I was expecting based on prior reviews.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Donna M.

9 Oct 2022

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

Fall Family Fun

Great location. Easy walk to downtown and nice grocery store. Smallish bedrooms as it is an older house, with comfy beds. Outdoor area is a picnic table on driveway. Appreciated that Host called to see how things were going. Requiring us to wash and dry the towels before we left was a little unusual. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

21 Sept 2022

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

Great family location

The perfect location! Across the street is a grocery store and everything that you would want to do in Bar Harbor is within walking distance. The bedrooms are tight, but we don’t spend much time in them anyway. Host is easily reachable.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

11 Aug 2022

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

Nice home in fantastic location

Ideal location in Bar Harbor, near Bar Island sandbar bridge / grocery store but on a quiet side-street. House was well-stocked and comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry M.

26 June 2022

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

Convenience plus

This was the ideal location in Bar Harbor for a rental unit. Was within walking distance of all the restaurants and shops and even 1 block from a grocery store! The house was also well supplied with all the essentials including the kitchen. Absolutely ideal!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay C., Fairfax Station, VA USA

19 June 2022

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

Great location in Bar Harbor

Kim’s property was very comfortable and clean! Great location- walked to everywhere in downtown Bar Harbor, and easy drive to Acadia. Immediate neighborhood was very quiet. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmin W.

11 June 2022

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

Wonderful stay with Teen Girl Scout Troop

We had a wonderful stay in the property. There were 7 of us, all women, staying for a week. Plenty of space and never any shortage of hot water! It was a wonderful stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

31 May 2022

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

Perfect!

Perfect home in a great location! The house was spotless, comfortable and a great home base for our stay in Bar Harbor. Kim was so nice and easy to communicate with. We had a great week and would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ted O.

22 May 2022

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

Wonderful house and location

Very nice house in downtown Bar Harbor, perfect for our hiking trip with friends.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

16 Oct 2021

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

Fantastic location, beautiful home.

The location was perfect for exploring Bar Harbor yet still in a quiet location. The home had everything our large family group needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

14 Oct 2021

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

2 family weekend in the center of Bar Harbor

We enjoyed our stay at 9 Summer St. The house is in a great location, very close to the center of Bar Harbor, Rt 3, and “The Bar”at low tide. There was enough room for 2 large cars to park with bike racks on both. We were 2 families that stayed over Columbus Day weekend and room for the 8 of us. Kim was easy to communicate with. I would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kim Zarra Wieler

Bill and Kim Wieler are from Cheshire, CT. We carry on the tradition in the spirit and memory of our dear friends Carrie and Tom Witt by offering a place to stay for others to experience and enjoy Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. We hope that you too by your visit to Bar Harbor and stay at Bar Harbor Cottage develop a deep appreciation and love for Bar Harbor and Acadia ~ one of the world’s most beautiful places.
(photo left to right: Tom & Carrie Witt; Kim & Bill Wieler)

Why they chose this property

The story begins with Tom & Carrie Witt, from Hamden, CT. Carrie and Tom both fell in love with Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park on their honeymoon in October 1995. They came back every year and purchased the cottage in 2004. Over the years, when the cottage wasn’t being rented by visitors Carrie and Tom shared their home, love, knowledge, and stories of Acadia with family and friends. It was during one of these visits that Carrie and Tom first introduced friends, Kim & Bill Wieler to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Much time was spent outdoors biking, hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing in and around the park, crossing the sand bar at low tide to reach Bar Island to enjoy the fields of lupine on their way to the top to view the harbor or by exploring downtown Bar Harbor and surrounding areas. Kim and Bill have been coming back ever since. Sadly, Tom passed away in 2010 and then Carrie in 2012. Their love for Asygarth Cottage and Acadia never diminished. They both found joy, peace, strength, and endless courage in the quiet trails and majestic vistas of Acadia. Kim and Bill will be forever grateful for their friendship and hospitality and now would like to welcome you to Bar Harbor Cottage.