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Historic Thankful Cottage circa 1850.....a romantic getaway in a resort
town with a long legacy of hospitality.

Thankful Cottage historic plaque...she is 165 years old!

Modern kitchen provides everything you need for dining in.

Living room with blueberry bowl! Can't wait for blueberry season. You can pick some yourself.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 3111 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

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Bar Harbor, ME

Bar Harbor Whale Watching3 min walk
Shore Path3 min walk
Village Green5 min walk
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)21 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

the only negative has nothing to do with the property. Bar Harbor starts to close down this time of year and alot of pla...

richard w.

Nov 1, 2021

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Thankful Cottage...a charming, romantic hideaway near the harbor renting Sun-Sun

'Thankful Cottage' is walkable to all of downtown and is roomy for a couples or a party of three The cottage rents by the week, Sunday to Sunday.

'Thankful Cottage' is located in the Village of Bar Harbor near the Town Pier, Town Beach, historic Shore Path walk, and the Museum in the Streets self guided walking tour. Built before the Civil War, the cottage has been lovingly rehabilitated and features the perfect blend of nostalgia with modern amenities. The cottage has off street parking and is walkable to boating, shopping, dining and cultural activities. Bar Harbor is named for the 'bar' to Bar Island which forms the harbor. Bar Island, portrayed by David Maitland Armstrong in his late 1800's painting, 'The Bar, Bar Harbor', is visible from the cottage.

The entire top floor of the cottage is a king bedroom suite with two sitting rooms (one with water view), walk-in closet, full bath and deck with water view.

The first floor includes a fully equipped modern kitchen with full size appliances, living area with gas fireplace, den with pull out twin bed and a second full bath.

Wonder why the cottage is named, 'Thankful'? We traced the deeds back Thankful Rodick who in the mid-1800's lived in the cottage. While Bar Harbor is thankful that this little cottage has survived for 170+- years, we actually named her after the person Thankful.

The cottage, on the Bar Harbor Historic Properties list, is a popular destination for honeymooners and couples celebrating anniversaries.

We hope you will be 'thankful' that you picked Thankful Cottage circa 1850 for your stay in downtown Bar Harbor. What could be better after a day of boating, hiking and shopping, followed by a gourmet dinner, than a walk home to your own historic cottage in the heart of Bar Harbor?

Property manager

Sherry Rasmussen

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Ahhhhh, coffee on the deck. Join us on the Bar Harbor Waterfront!

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located on the waterfront, this cottage 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. 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
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 3 min walk
Shore Path - 3 min walk
Village Green - 5 min walk
Bar Harbor Historical Society - 10 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Geddy's - ‬3 min walk
‪The Barnacle - ‬5 min walk
‪Leary's Landing Irish Pub - ‬7 min walk
‪The Dog and Pony Tavern - ‬4 min walk
‪The Reading Room - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Thankful Cottage...a charming, romantic hideaway near the harbor renting Sun-Sun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Thankful Cottage...a charming, romantic hideaway near the harbor renting Sun-Sun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thankful Cottage...a charming, romantic hideaway near the harbor renting Sun-Sun?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thankful Cottage...a charming, romantic hideaway near the harbor renting Sun-Sun located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of West Street Historic District and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

richard w.

1 Nov 2021

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

great place to stay

the only negative has nothing to do with the property. Bar Harbor starts to close down this time of year and alot of places are closed, but overall a 5 star place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sammie B.

28 Oct 2021

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FRIENDLY

The cottage is located in the perfect place. We like to go antiquing but have never had the opportunity to stay in an antique. The 1850s cottage was so cool and the story behind it is fascinating. I would recommend this property, I don't think we could have stayed in a better place. A friend of mine has stayed in another property owned by the same couple that is in front of the Friendly Cottage several times. He is the one that encouraged us to come to Bar Harbor and stay here. I am so glad we did. AWSOME 7 days Thanks

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

27 Sept 2021

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Vacation 9/12/21 9/19/21

Thankful Cottage is so quaint and the perfect place to stay while vacationing in Bar Harbor. The location is within walking distance to downtown restaurants, shops, paths, etc., and having a parking spot for the week was a huge plus. Sher is a wonderful host. She emailed information on the area in advance, met us upon arrival, and was available for any inquiries during our stay. We had a wonderful vacation and definitely recommend Thankful Cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

5 Sept 2021

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Unbelievable awesomeness

We had a wonderful time during our week in Bar Harbor. There are so many things to see and do but best of all was our stay at Thankful Cottage. It is a 150 year old cottage just oozing with charm. The owners, Sherry and Ivan, are great hosts and have planned everything to make your vacation special. It is right in Bar Harbor so near everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

18 Aug 2021

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Enjoyable Stay in Bar Harbor

Great property in excellent location in Bar Harbor. Hosts were extremely hospitable and communicated well. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

12 Aug 2021

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

Fantastic Rental

We had a wonderful experience staying at the Thankful Cottage. It was nice to be right in Bar Harbor with a parking spot and not have to worry about parking meters, etc. Sherry was so nice and helpful. Provided us with all kinds of information about the town and things to do. The cottage was so cute and clean. It was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John P.

8 Aug 2021

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Perfect couples getaway

We spent a week at Thankful cottage and it was perfect for us! While others are walking several blocks to get to hotels, we were literally minutes from downtown and the sea wall. The cottage is well kept and charming and the owners are very hospitable! A wonderful experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

1 Aug 2021

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Absolutely Perfect

If you want to stay in Bar Harbor, there is no better place to stay. The Rasmussen are the most gracious of hosts. We spent a week here several years ago and were planning a repeat trip in 2020. The pandemic changed that but were accommodated without penalty and with a kind email asking us for our decision before again putting it on the open market. The cottage has all the amenities for 2 or 3 guests. There is a nicely stocked kitchen. One is basically in town but secluded and within walking distance to restaurants, shops and specialty stores. Unless we were unable to climb the steps to the bed/bath area there is never a place that we would rather stay. We are Thankful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

19 July 2021

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A Unique Cottage

Sherry and Ivan rescued this gem of a cottage and have lovingly restored it into a perfect Maine home-base for a trip exploring Acadia National Park. Everything that we needed was here, and the owners were at hand to help with questions and recommendations, and even sent us a lot of information about the area before our trip. We could not have asked for a better place to stay, hosts, or a better vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi H., Pa

12 July 2021

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Excellence!

Sherry and Ivan have a gem of a rental property with loads of history. Thankful is centrally located and convenient. The cottage was cozy and quite comfortable. We enjoyed reading about the history of the cottage which made our stay even more enjoyable. Sherry and Ivan were great to work with. Sherry communicated great suggestions when the weather did not cooperate.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S.

27 June 2021

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Thankful for our week at Thankful Cottage

Sher and Ivan responded immediately to repair a malfunctioning window. The charming house is in a perfect location, right in the center of beautiful Bar Harbor, but surprisingly quiet. Having a dedicated parking space, as Thankful Cottages does, is essential in Bar Harbor. We walked to excellent restaurants for dinner every night and appreciated having the well functioning kitchen for breakfasts and lunches. Sher and Ivan are extremely knowledgeable about BH and the island. They made us feel most welcome.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kinsey W.

9 June 2021

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Great location

Great location and large kitchen is well stocked with dishes and tools. Property owner is very nice. Only complaints Master bed and pillows are very uncomfortable for a week of stay and the room has no blackout curtains so be prepared for full light at 530 am.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryann V., Vernon

23 May 2021

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Great Historic House in Bar Harbor Town.

A house with great character, very close to everything in town. Very clean, great for a couples getaway. The hosts Sherry and Ivan are extremely pleasant and very accommodating. Exactly what we expected. We highly recommend Thankful Cottage.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eileen K.

21 Oct 2020

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Completely Charming

The pictures of this cottage do not do it justice. There is something interesting in every corner. Every foreseeable need was there. Extra blankets, cooking items, and cozy towels were all tucked away exactly where you would expect them to be. The hosts are gracious and kind. The cottage is right in the middle of down town, so there is no need to worry about parking. You can easily walk everywhere. We would not hesitate to return.

10/10 Excellent

joseph c.

11 Oct 2020

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Beautiful spot

Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

5 Oct 2020

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Bar Harbor

The property was excellent and better than advertised! The cottage had plenty of room for three people. The den was much larger than the expected. One can’t ask for a better location. The kitchen was well appointed. 5 min walk to plenty of restaurants. 15 min drive to Cadillac mountain. Would definitely stay here again. Sherry was also great. When we had questions, she was always quick to respond. She knows the area well and always provided great recommendations! She is also taking extra precautions during COVID which was comforting.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

23 Sept 2020

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Cozy cottage In perfect location

We loved our week at Thankful Cottage! It is easy walking distance to all downtown Bar Harbor has to offer, with vital off-street parking too. The house was both comfortable and clean, with more than enough space for the 2 of us. Sherry is a delight to work with and a great communicator. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., STAMFORD, CT

18 Sept 2020

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Great Cottage, Great Location

Description is accurate. Location is perfect - one block from town, but set back from the main area. Quick communication with the host, lots of toilet paper and paper towels. Enjoyed our stay and highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clement V.

7 Sept 2020

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Perfect cozy little getaway in BH

My wife and I spent a at week at the Thankful Cottage and could not be happier! The location is awesome considering how close it is to all the restaurants and how crazy parking gets in BH. The owners are the sweetest, thoughtful and most helpful folks we have come accross on the VRBO platform. They gave us such great day-trip ideas and let us borrow their personal hiking poles and Thermos! The cottage has all the modern comforts you need for a great vacation while still maintaining the cozy old-timey feel. Can't really stress enough how great the entire package is with this property!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Geanina C.

1 Sept 2020

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Enjoyable stay

We had a great stay at the Thankful Cottage. Very clean and comfortable, great location and overall charming. Sherry is a great host, very prompt in her communication and available as needed. We will consider a return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

20 Aug 2020

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Acadia!

perfect location...house well stocked and very well maintained....and most important, great hosts.. (the only thing that could be improved is the backyard area).

8/10 Good

Robin E.

19 Aug 2020

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

Thankful Cottage

My family and I had a wonderful time at Thankful Cottage. Great location and Sherry and Ivan we very helpful and easy to reach.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

5 Aug 2020

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

Great location!

This property is in the heart of downtown and comes with a parking spot which is at a premium for Bar Harbor. Walking distance to take-out restaurants, shops, and the grocery store as well as a bike rental place for touring Acadia which surrounds the town. Well kept for a building that was originally built 170+ years ago. Great for couples or 3 person families. Owner was extremely helpful in letting us know about things. Due to COVID-19, we didn't get a proper tour of the house but were provided with a notebook going over the history of it. Would definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

29 July 2020

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Thankful for this Cottage!

We could not say enough nice things about our stay at the Thankful Cottage. For my husband and I, this was our second trip to Maine, but it was the first for my sister. Sherry and Ivan are wonderful and we had everything we could ever want. My sister stayed downstairs in the den and basically had her own little suite. The cottage is very clean, comfortable, and in a perfect location to all things Bar Harbor. I miss being there already and can’t wait to visit again in 2021. Be safe and well!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

22 July 2020

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

Thankful cottage

We had a great trip, thank you Sherry and Ivan. The cottage is right in the heart of Bar Harbor, and you can walk everywhere. Great location and very clean. We hope to come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Sherry Rasmussen

We, Sherry and Ivan Rasmussen, have been involved the ARTs in Bar Harbor since the early 1970's. We own galleries and artist studios on the Bar Harbor Waterfront near the cottage. Ivan, who was once Bar Harbor Harbormaster, has spent most of his life near the ocean in his native Oregon and now on Mount Desert Island which is home to Acadia National Park.

Growing up, Sherry's beach was Virginia Beach in her native state. She traveled extensively as an international flight attendant. Though her travels took her to many beautiful destinations, she says that Mt. Desert Island, home to Bar Harbor, is truly one of the world's great treasures...and Acadia's Sand Beach surrounded by mountains is now her beach.

Ivan captures the beauty of the island in his watercolors that he
sells in his own 'ART on West' and other galleries.

We live right in the Village of Bar Harbor which is one of Maine's most walkable communities. And just like many of our Thankful Cottage visitors, we walk or bike into Acadia National Park from our home. A free bus runs from mid-June to mid-October from the Village of Bar Harbor into Acadia National Park and to neighboring Villages. The Village of Bar Harbor is surrounded by Acadia National Park and the nearby Bar Island is just a short walk from the cottage. Did you know that the 'bar' across the 'harbor' to Bar Island is the reason for the town's name of Bar Harbor? You can see the 'bar' and Bar Island from the cottage.

We love to share our community and island with visitors from around the world. You check in for your week at our ART on West: Gallery. We are there to get you started on a perfect vacation.

Why they chose this property

Rare is the opportunity to rent an 1850's cottage in a perfect resort location. For your convenience there is private, off street parking and the amenities of the world renowned Village of Bar Harbor are all walkable.

Because the cottage rents Sunday to Sunday, it is a perfect honeymoon hideaway after a Saturday wedding. It has also become a favorite for anniversary celebrations.

You will delight in the historic maps and collectibles that take you back to another era, yet you will enjoy the modern conveniences that make your stay enjoyable. Following the history of Bar Harbor, you can jump on the 'Museum in the Streets' free, self-guided walking tour at the near by Bar Harbor Club or other locations around town.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location. The cottage is near the water and close to Bar Harbor's most upscale hotels with their fine restaurants. There are also many wonderful restaurants and galleries just a short walk away. Right near the cottage are a group of artist owned and run galleries and studios.

Come home after a busy day of shopping, hiking, and exploring to your own cozy cottage with gas fireplace.