Beautiful, Comfortable Home with Exceptional In-Town Location

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Bar Harbor, ME

Village Green4 min walk
Bar Harbor Whale Watching5 min walk
Shore Path6 min walk
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Large Front Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Small Front Bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Moose Manor Bar Harbor. This is our home, and we would love to share it with you! Located on Federal Street, Moose Manor is a 1904 New England-style house with all the upgrades and conveniences of modern living. Freshly painted throughout with exquisite, fully-equipped designer kitchen and a fully updated bath. All the comforts of home in one perfect location, walking distance to everything.

There are 3 bedrooms which comfortably sleep 6. One bedroom has a queen bed, the second has one full and twin bed, and the third has a twin. There is one bathroom (with a wonderful claw-foot tub!) on the second floor. Each bedroom includes wall mirrors to reduce demand for bathroom mirror time. Master bedroom includes a dressing table with light/mirror. All bedrooms have abundant sunshine and ocean breezes.

The front of the house features a wonderful enclosed porch with a bistro table/chairs, rocker and futon. Perfect for morning coffee or an afternoon nap. The soft sound of local seagulls is often present.

In the back of the house, just off the kitchen, you'll find a small wood deck with a Weber grill and chairs to enjoy the cool afternoon breeze while your steak is grilling.

The kitchen has everything you'll need if you choose to prepare some of your own meals during your stay, including some basic pantry items for your use. Top-of-the-line small appliances (including Bunn coffee maker!) are available as well. Other items include Belgian waffle maker, 4 slice Cuisinart toaster, blender, food-processor, Crock Pot, pots/pans and bake-ware as well as an OVER-SIZED lobster pot for boiling your own 'catch' right at home! Easy instructions provided.

Although you'll probably want to get out and enjoy all that Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park has to offer, the home is also supplied with 'rainy day items' should you choose to stay indoors. 32' LCD TV, DVD player, and a wide selection of books, DVDs and games are available for your enjoyment.

"Contact Host"
I'm more than happy to answer any questions you may have about our home or the area, before you decide to make a reservation. For that reason, please click the "Contact Host" button located near the owner picture instead of clicking "Request to Book". Thanks!

Property manager

Paul Strathman

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Graco Pack N' Play available.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

No Pets Allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

SMOKING NOT ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

Hoverboards, due to the risk of battery FIRE, are not allowed.

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

Property Registration Number VR2R23-011

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is not 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 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.

Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

West Street Historic District - 1 min walk
Agamont Park - 4 min walk
Village Green - 4 min walk
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 5 min walk
Shore Path - 6 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Geddy's - ‬5 min walk
‪The Barnacle - ‬6 min walk
‪Leary's Landing Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
‪The Dog and Pony Tavern - ‬4 min walk
‪The Reading Room - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, Comfortable Home with Exceptional In-Town Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, Comfortable Home with Exceptional In-Town Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, Comfortable Home with Exceptional In-Town Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, Comfortable Home with Exceptional In-Town Location located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of West Street Historic District and Village Green. Acadia National Park is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

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

brian m.

28 June 2024

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

Beautiful property

The house was perfect for our family and an excellent location and Great communication from the owner Paul. I highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

24 June 2024

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

Highly Recommend

Pual was the best host we ever had... ever! He was super informative about Acadia & Bar Harbor. The property was amazing, & the location was 2nd to none. I highly recommend this rental!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April A.

9 June 2024

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

Perfect location!

My husband and I both loved the location of this property. Quiet street and a short walk to all of the restaurants and shops in Bar Harbor. We walked to dinner every night. Easy drive to Acadia. The house was very clean. The off street parking was nice. Our favorite part of the house was the enclosed front porch. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

5 June 2024

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

Love this property!

We had a wonderful week in Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park and beyond! The location of Moose Manor makes it super easy to walk to the waterfront, shops and restaurants in the town of Bar Harbor as you are right there. With no worries for parking. You are also walking distance to go across the sand bar at low tide to Bar Harbor. This home had everything we needed in the kitchen and throughout the house. The beds are very comfortable. We really liked all the space on the enclosed front porch. And the dining and living room. I look forward to coming back to Moose Manor next year!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M., Schenectady, New York

26 Sept 2023

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

The best location and comfort

We had a great stay at this property. The location was important to us and this house was ideal. We walked to everything...restaurants, shops, supermarket, all the sightseeing in town. We biked from the home to the carriage trails which was our criteria for picking a place to stay. The home was a home...comfortable, clean, cozy. We loved sitting on the screened in porch having a glass of wine after a day in the park. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN K.

11 Sept 2023

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

Extremely convenient location

Extremely good location in Bar Harbor- wonderful to be a short walk to anywhere in town.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bri S.

2 Sept 2023

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

Awesome location and property layout

We had an amazing time in Acadia with our family of 6. Our two boys shared the large second room, our almost teenage daughter enjoyed the smallest charming bedroom, and we shared the largest bedroom with our baby daughter. It was a perfect layout for us. We were so happy to walk into town for ice cream and dinner after long days of hiking! We also loved the awesome downstairs layout and the porch, where we watched the torrential rain on Wednesday. The kitchen was well equipped and the beds were so comfortable! We were so happy here. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica H., Tiverton, RI

26 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Location!

We completely enjoyed our stay in Bar Harbor! Moose Manor is in a great location right downtown and had very easy parking! The whole town was walkable including the grocery store so we only needed the car for our daily hiking and biking excursions into Acadia. Kitchen was supplied with everything we needed, and the house was comfortable! We would not hesitate to book again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

phoebe n.

24 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful Stay

Bar Harbor is a special place and Moose Manor was very comfortable and well located. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend. Our host was extreme helpful throughout the stay with recommendations for anything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

20 Aug 2023

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

Great location in Bar Harbor!

Stayed in this home with our 9 month old, 3 yo, and 5 yo. The description was very accurate, and Paul was great to work with and had wonderful suggestions on activities. I can't overstate how great the location is within Bar Harbor. Easy to walk to everything and don't have to fight parking during a busy summer season.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory K.

1 Aug 2023

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

Great

Paul was great and very helpful with everything would definitely stay there on our next visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eve H.

18 July 2023

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

Great location! Welcoming host!

Our stay at Moose Manor was amazing! You can’t ask for a better location in Bar Harbor. It is a quiet area, yet just steps away from the action and beautiful scenery. Paul goes out of his way to make your vacation special. All of his suggestions were perfect for our family. We would no doubt stay at Moose Manor again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

5 July 2023

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

Great stay

Paul was a gracious and meticulous host. The house is beautiful and thoughtfully stocked. Couldn't be closer to the action while also having quick access to the park. No a/c was not an issue - except a bit of early morning noise from the neighboring post office for those in the main bedroom - but getting up early was ok with us when there is so much to do. With 6 people in the house, have only one bathroom took some organizational efforts, but it was fine. We look forward to returning!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 June 2023

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

Home in the middle of the Bar Harbor action

Moose Manor Lodge is situated in the perfect location to take advantage of all downtown Bar Harbor has to offer. All of Bar Harbor's amenities are walkable and the off-street parking is appreciated. Someone from my group went to Acadia National Park everyday of our 1 week stay and going back and forth to the park is a short distance by car. The house has a nice kitchen and plenty of dining space. We appreciated the lobster supplies, as we cooked our own lobsters 2 times during our stay. I also enjoyed sitting on the enclosed porch on the cooler mornings. The owner was very responsive when we had a question during our stay. What a lovely home, we can't wait to stay again on our next trip to Bar Harbor.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

28 May 2023

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

Perfect for us

This home is welcoming and comfortable. The property was clean and well cared for. Location, couldn't be better, within walking distance to everything Bar Harbor and a short drive to Acadia and the miles of hiking.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sean j.

23 May 2023

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

Great location

Perfect spot to do everything. Just wish i had another week.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul Alessio M., Washington, D.C.

23 Oct 2022

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

Great Stay

Lovely, comfortable house on a beautiful street. The location is perfect — central to walk to everything in town, but on a side street that feels removed from the bustle downtown. Paul was a helpful and communicative host. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Oct 2022

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

Great location

This house had everything we needed in a very convenient location, walking distance to grocery, restaurants, village green for bus, shopping, etc

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti P.

24 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful rental.

Great property. Perfect location. Fully equipped kitchen. Comfy beds. Wonderful communication with owners.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patsy P.

17 Sept 2022

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

Family hiking vacation

Was extremely clean, and very convenient to the downtown shopping, restaurants and mostly the beautiful harbor area. The host was amazing with information on what to do, best places to eat and see .

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

4 Sept 2022

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

Great location and caring host

Would definitely stay here again. We have been to Bar Harbor 7 times and this was the best location. House is very accommodating and host is great

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

25 Aug 2022

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

Our Stay at Moose Manor

Overall this is a great property. The kitchen has everything you need (which isn't always true), the living room was very comfortable and was stocked with a pile of great movies/ games, and the beds were just right. The unit's location is absolutely the best. We have stayed in Bar Harbor many times but Moose Manor offered far and away the best place to stay. You were just a few steps from everything so no worries about finding a parking spot. The owner was extremely helpful before, during, and even after our stay. We have used VRBO countless times but he is an A+++. My only suggestion, as we continue to experience climate change a couple of air conditioners upstairs would be nice. Still, as a family we would stay here everytime we visit Bar Harbor!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

22 Aug 2022

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

Perfect Location!!!

Paul the owner was phenomenal host. Always checking in with us to make sure our stay was going well. Emailed us with several ideas of things to do that we had not even thought of. Excellent owners and they know how to treat their guests. The home was extremely clean and very nice. It is perfectly located in the middle of Bar Harbor where we hardly ever needed a vehicle. Very close to the Acadia entrance as well. We would definitely stay again. Thank you Paul!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha B., Columbus Ohio

17 Aug 2022

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

Perfect location

Absolutely loved the house and location. We were within walking distance to everything. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable for our family of 4.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

6 Aug 2022

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

Fantastic location!

Convenience! Walking distance to everything in Bar Harbor - including a well stocked grocery store - made our stay at this house incredibly easy and comfortable. Acadia is a short ride away, and we recommend the island shuttle service for less hassle. Excellent communication with the owner and appreciated suggestions on what to do in the area. Enjoy your own private parking space! Thank you for a great vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Paul Strathman

We are Paul and Joy Strathman and we had lived in the Midwest for the past 25 years. It all began when we took a trip to Maine, simply because we'd never been there before.

Since then, we've been back to various parts of Coastal Maine every year and while we enjoy all the towns we've visited, we have fallen hopelessly in love with Bar Harbor. As so often happens when one visits a very special place, one's mind wanders into the possibilities of someday living there.

Moose Manor Bar Harbor is truly a dream come true. This 1904 New England-style residence is perfectly located right in town; walking distance to everything. We have filled Moose Manor with things we love and have included all the comforts that we enjoy when we are there. We hope that you will enjoy our very special home and likewise fall in love with Bar Harbor.

What makes this property unique

While on one of our early visits to Bar Harbor, we went for a walk. As we passed by this house, my wife said, 'Paul, please buy me that porch!' We both chuckled and continued our walk. Little did we know that we would not only someday buy the porch, but the wonderful home which sits behind it as well!

This inviting home has been lovingly cared for by each owner since the house was built in 1904. We are only the 4th family to own this property. The warmth and charm of Moose Manor is captivating and it's fabulous location cannot be beat!