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Updated, Century-Old Home w/ Glass Porch - Walk into Town/Acadia

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A single-story house with a front porch, a small front yard, and a covered porch area. - Updated, Century-Old Home w/ Glass Porch - Walk into Town/Acadia (Bar Harbor)
A living room with a fireplace, a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a door with a 'Welcome' sign. - Updated, Century-Old Home w/ Glass Porch - Walk into Town/Acadia (Bar Harbor)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a sink. - Updated, Century-Old Home w/ Glass Porch - Walk into Town/Acadia (Bar Harbor)
A room with large windows, wooden walls, a rocking chair, and a chair. - Updated, Century-Old Home w/ Glass Porch - Walk into Town/Acadia (Bar Harbor)
A house with a deck, a patio, and a fenced yard. - Updated, Century-Old Home w/ Glass Porch - Walk into Town/Acadia (Bar Harbor)
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is located near Updated, Century-Old Home w/ Glass Porch - Walk into Town/Acadia, which provides golfing on site, a water park, and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1848 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Updated, Century-Old Home w/ Glass Porch - Walk into Town/Acadia

  • Built at the turn of the century and thoughtfully updated with modern comfort in mind, this charming home will give you a wonderful glimpse of historic Bar Harbor. Here on the edge of Glen Mary Park on the southwest side of the village, you'll be able to walk to the heart of downtown, the oceanfront shore path, and Acadia National Park.

    Upon entering this single-level home, you'll be greeted by the original front porch with wrap-around walls of glass that frame views of neighboring Glen Mary Park. Step inside to find a living room for some great family conversations, a full kitchen with white appliances (including a dishwasher for stress-free clean-up), and an adjacent dining room where you can sit down for homemade meals. Toss the day's clothes in the private washer/dryer, head outside for a barbecue on the gas grill and an al fresco dinner on the fenced-in back patio, and end the evening with a movie on the flatscreen TV in the family room. When it's time to turn in, you'll have four bedrooms to choose from - a master bedroom with a queen-size bed, another queen bedroom, and two bedrooms with a pair of twin beds apiece.

    What's nearby:
    This home is located on the edge of Glen Mary Park in the village of Bar Harbor, with the center of town only half a mile northeast. You'll be able to walk to the Bar Harbor Shore Path that traces the ocean coast, as well as a number of wonderful shops, cafes, and restaurants in town. The boundary of Acadia National Park is immediately south, allowing you to reach the Park Loop Road within minutes whether you're walking, riding your bike, or driving.

    Things to know:
    High-speed WiFi
    Full kitchen
    BH STR License Number: VR2R26-076

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,848 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children allowed

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Located in Bar Harbor, this cabin is by the sea. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking. Visit our Bar Harbor travel guide
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • A harbor with several boats docked, a rocky shoreline, and houses in the background.
    Village Green
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A theater marquee with the name "Criterion" and event listings for "Robert Cray Band Live" and "Spencer Albee on Stage".
    Criterion Theater
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A large whale swimming in the ocean.
    Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bar Harbor Historical Society
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • West Street Historic District
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Thirsty Whale
    14 min walk
  • Choco-Latte
    10 min walk
  • Dog & Pony Tavern
    13 min walk
  • Finback Alehouse
    15 min walk
  • Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated, Century-Old Home w/ Glass Porch - Walk into Town/Acadia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Updated, Century-Old Home w/ Glass Porch - Walk into Town/Acadia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated, Century-Old Home w/ Glass Porch - Walk into Town/Acadia?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated, Century-Old Home w/ Glass Porch - Walk into Town/Acadia located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bar Harbor Historical Society, Acadia National Park, and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. St. Saviour's Church and Jesup Memorial Library are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Updated, Century-Old Home w/ Glass Porch - Walk into Town/Acadia Reviews

6.8

5.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

July visit

We loved Bar Harbor. The house is walkable to the town square. It was quiet and has off street parking. Management responded quickly to a maintenance concern. The kitchen had what we needed. Wi-Fi for 7 people was tough but we liked our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Parkview Cottage

Furniture ripped, windows filthy, cabinet doors (at the edge where one has to open them) dirty. Not what I expect for the money I spent.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Do not rent this property!!!!! It is run down, ripped furniture inside and out. Beds were clean as were the towels but that was it but that was it!! WORST property I’ve ever been in. Flooring ripped, windows were so dirty we pulled the shades so we didn’t have to see it, cob webs, water rings on all of the furniture tops, dirty lampshades, I could go on and on…You wouldn’t want to try and cook there, pots and pans were dirty, handle broken off. Bottom line is do not waste your money on this run down property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Great location and all on one floor!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location!

Five/ten minute walk to downtown Bar Harbor, 5 minute drive to Acadia. Plenty of room for our family of 6 plus my parents. Couldn’t be happier with our vacation home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The house is in a great location: quiet street, yet near town and also very near the park. Accomm...

The house is in a great location: quiet street, yet near town and also very near the park. Accommodations were comfortable. Hosts were reasonably well organized about arrival and departure info and other details.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

14 Norris was an amazing location as a base camp for exploring Acadia National Park and Bar Harbo...

14 Norris was an amazing location as a base camp for exploring Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. I have stayed in many different accommodation types in the area and this was by far the best. Definite recommendation .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay! The house was clean and was equipped with everything we needed. We really enjoyed...

Excellent stay! The house was clean and was equipped with everything we needed. We really enjoyed the outdoor patio space and grill. This was a great place to come home and relax at the end of an active day. Amazing location- close to carriage roads, trail head and walking distance to Bar Harbor restaurants. Would definitely recommend to a friend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

susan

It met our needs. Comfortable, close to town, clean
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Summer 2021 family vacation

From the moment we booked this property until the final day of our vacation, the vacasa property management team was extremely helpful and quick to answer any questions we had. They worked over and above while we were there with any issues we had. Thank you for making our stay wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Location is key but could use some updates

As others have said - the place could use a little upkeep- especially the walls (marks / chipped paint ) and the blinds/curtains. One of the rooms with a queen didn’t have AC (they updated the listing but just be aware depending on time of year you are going). Lots of space for 6 of us and the location is awesome to walk into town and avoid the parking ! So for location alone I would stay there again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This is a great location if you`re visiting Bar Harbor. Downtown was only a short walk away, but ...

This is a great location if you`re visiting Bar Harbor. Downtown was only a short walk away, but the house was located on a quiet residential street away from crowds and noise. Groceries, restaurants, and shops are very close, and there`s even a farmers` market a few blocks away on Sundays. Stop at nearby Parsons for all your seafood needs and take a quick drive to visit nearby Acadia National Park. Our visit wasn`t without its hiccups, but it was easy to communicate with Katie, and Dale was only a phone call away if needed. We would stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This cottage is GREAT!!! It is a couple blocks from Main St. We walked to everything in town (get...

This cottage is GREAT!!! It is a couple blocks from Main St. We walked to everything in town (getting to the waterfront is less than a mile). The pictures of the cottage are accurate but overall the cottage looks bigger in person. It was more than enough room for our family of four. We enjoyed hanging out in front of the tv together at night and relaxing from the day. It was great having a washer/dryer to do laundry while we were there too. It’s the PERFECT place to stay in Bar Harbor. We LOVED it!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Perfect location- in need of some updates

The location is absolutely perfect. However, house itself is in need of some updating (chipping paint, some stains on floors etc). There were no outdoor garbage cans and unfortunately no communication with owner to find them. Plenty of space- actually is bigger than photos appear.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not an accurate depiction of the home

Not what we expected - home is old and tired. Decent location but not what the pictures showed on the site.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Walkable

The property was very walkable to town and had a nice cozy outdoor space. I would recommend bringing or buying at the store any condiments needed for basic cooking. This particular property doesn’t have salt/pepper/oil due to their leave absolutely nothing behind policy. For the price we were a bit disappointed with the overall appearance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Checked out 2 days early. The property was not cleaned thoroughly. There are cob webs and spiders on ceiling. Bathroom has mold on ceiling. Flooring is peeling up in dining room. For what we payed. The owner should do a better job a cleaning.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The house was great. Great location, very clean, very well equipped with everything you`d need (i...

The house was great. Great location, very clean, very well equipped with everything you`d need (in the kitchen, the TV/wifi, etc), and good beds! Very nice street. We went with our family of four, and it was perfect. We either walked, rode bikes, or drove a very short stretch into town (if we were tired from hiking), and we went into the park every day. We took the Bicycle Express from town if we were going into the park with bikes, which was extremely convenient and easy - better than going by car. We took the shuttles into the park sometimes, and drove to the visitors center sometimes. Grocery store nearby (5 minutes by car), bike rental places, etc. Acadia National Park was spectacular!!!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
I gave it to stars cause the only thing it has going for it is its location. It is close to downtown Bar Harbor and to Acadia. Otherwise, this home is a college rental during the year and it shows by how it is maintain, the one bathroom is covered in black mold on the ceiling and around the shower ,the is furniture needs to be replaced and some of it is even broken. The house needs a good cleaning. All the doors are filthy. In fact the house could use a good painting inside and outside The cupboards are filthy the pots need to be replaced. The house has potential but needs more care and maintenance. I would not recommend people staying there, especially in till they fix the mold in that bathroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is pretty old, which is ok, but some things were really run down. A chair inside was ripped, when you sit in one of the couches, you sink almost to the floor! The beds were comfortable, the air conditioners worked, we had hot water. We wanted to sit outside at the table and chairs in the backyard, but there was bird poop on the cushions, and we flipped them over but the underneath side of the cushion was in worse shape! Very dirty! We realized after we got there that this home is owned by a college and they rent to students in this house, so the care the college has given the house is probably minimal. However you run your business is up to you, but we spent around 3000 for 4 nights…too expensive for what we got. The house was convenient to downtown Bar Harbor…which was the biggest plus of this house. I would never stay here again though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The only thing this property has going for it is its location. Quiet, can walk to downtown bar harbor and is very close to Acadia. On the other hand, it was dirty. The furniture was old, worn and in some cases falling apart. There was one spot in the kitchen that very clearly had a lot of water damage. The bedrooms were lacking. The beds were fine. But one room had no ac. Another room didn’t have dark shades which woke us and our toddler up early every day. The rooms with the twin beds had one of their beds against the window and air conditioning unit. There was unfinished spackle spots throughout the house. There was mold in the shower. The backyard looked unusable. I paid for a late checkout and when we returned to the rental, the door code had already been changed. So that was also frustrating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Wow

Unbelievably filthy, old (not vintage, old dirty falling apart) and uncomfortable. They did credit us a little for the lack of cleanliness however it took away hours of we calling and waiting on the phone talking to various people to get it to happen. Have never had such a bad experience in a rental especially for the price point. Can’t believe they can continue to rent this place. Not to mention you can lock the front door but the windows next to the front door don’t lock so it’s not very safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good resting place only

About property:What went well - Location is great - 15 min walk to Bar Harbor. Quiet, all one floor and nearby to grocery stores, restaurants etc. Vacasa customer service was great and timely communications. What wasn't right - The listing pictures are not a good reflection of actual house. Looks like pictures were taken few years ago and house has gone through changes since then. House doesn't seem to have been upgraded in a while.Blinds are torn and shredded. Serves it's purpose as a resting place but really needs some maintenance. It's disappointing given the pictures reflect something different. If you are expecting more than just a resting stay, you will be disappointed.Pictures show AC in atleast 2-3 BR but actually only one has it. Also some ACs would turn to heat suddenly though set to be cooling.Chairs, tables are too old and scrapping off the surface.Backyard isn't usable at all. Tables & chairs in backyard seemed not cleaned for weeks and torn.House lock was painful. We couldn't get in without few tries. Vacasa CS helped get in once when it didn't work at all.About VRBO: - It appears VRBO doesn't take responsibility of incorrect listing details or issues etc on it's platform as they offer to escalate to property owner, file complaint etc in case of issues/complaint. Not sure what value VRBO adds here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We found this house suited our needs perfectly, mostly a comfortable place to gather in the morni...

We found this house suited our needs perfectly, mostly a comfortable place to gather in the mornings and evenings after being out and about all day. It is in a quiet neighborhood, just a short walk from downtown Bar Harbor, making it very convenient to NOT have to park in town for restaurants, sightseeing, etc. The four bedrooms and two bathrooms worked great for our situation - two different families - and that was a plus. Plenty of space in the kitchen, dining area, and two sitting rooms. It was too warm -- yes, too warm in Maine! -- to use the porch, but it wasn`t too well furnished anyway. The back patio is functional, but was too warm to use while we were there, and the gas grill was a nice touch as we used it for some grilling one evening. The 4 a/c window units and 2 fans kept the air cool throughout the home. Parking could have fit 3 cars, our two big ones fit well. A few suggestions we`ve made to the hosts, who were great, were ... provide an ironing board to go along with the iron, install a disposal in the kitchen sink, and secure the front porch better. The porch windows could slide open easily, a good thing, but there wasn`t a way (we didn`t find one) to lock them. And it is only the outside porch door that locks when you leave, not the inside door, so too easy for someone to get past the porch windows and into the house while you`re away. Luckily Bar Harbor is a quiet town for the most part, and we had no problems, always back in the house with both doors locked during the evening.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Black Mold

Unfortunately, this house is currently not in a safe state to rent. When we arrived, the house was not very clean and a couple of the doors needed repairs. We mentioned this to the Vacasa staff and they sent someone out the next day. When we returned from an outing on our second day, we noticed someone had been by and mopped the floors. However there was a spot under the sink that was filthy. They made a poor attempt to clean that. Later a woman arrived, Ester, who was INCREDIBLY lovely and helpful. She fixed the doors quickly and took a look under the sink. She noticed immediately that there was black mold under the sink and advised us to leave immediately. She then spoke on the phone with the company about the issue. We left as my husband packed our belongings. We were traveling with my 11 month old baby and 3 year old child - not a safe environment for them. Vacasa found two options for us, neither of which where within 30 minutes of the house we booked, nor did they have the same amount of rooms. I then searched and was able to find us an air bnb that was close and the owner was very sweet and made it happen for us to book her place. All in all, this was not a pleasant experience. This house should not have been rented out. Someone knew about the mold under the sink as there was mold killer kept under the sink as well. Please ensure that if you wish to book this place that they have taken care of the black mold issue.