Located four miles from downtown Bar Harbor and one and-a-half miles from the entrance to Acadia National Park, this spacious post and beam house overlooking a pristine meadow provides a perfect environment for you and your family to spend your vacation. The house is set well back from Route 3 providing a safe and private place for kids to play and adults to relax, while still providing easy access to the attractions of the island. The L.L. Bean Island Explorer bus is free of charge and will pick you up at the end of the driveway to take you into town, Acadia National Park, or anywhere else on the island you wish to go, and drop you off at the end of the day. The interior of the house is beautifully hand-crafted post and beam with nine-foot ceilings. The master bedroom is upstairs and has its own private bathroom. The South side has numerous windows, allowing for natural light during the days while you are relaxing in the living room.
Our home: We have a large deck with patio furniture and gas grill. Horseshoe pit on premises overlooking the beautiful meadow. Large swing set and house for children. Large back lawn.
Local Flavor:: Hold sea creatures from the touch tank and watch seals sunning themselves on the rocks. Relaxing sailing excursions are also available. Take a walk through downtown Bar Harbor, or visit the island's other small fishing villages a short drive away. With many diverse shops, you are sure to find the perfect souvenir for friends and family. Wind down a long day of shopping with a lobster dinner at one of the local restaurants. Experience the Bar Harbor nightlife with live music and locally brewed blueberry ale at any of the friendly bars in town. Check the Island Explorer schedule for a safe ride home. Feel free to ask about activities we have left out.
Property manager
Melanie Clauson
Languages
English
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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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Bar Harbor
Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is near theme parks 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's Visitors Center and Acadia National Park. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and rock climbing.
Bar Harbor, ME
What's nearby
Hulls Cove Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
West Street Historic District - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Village Green - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Geddy's - 6 min drive
Thirsty Whale - 6 min drive
Jordan's Restaurant - 6 min drive
Finback Alehouse - 6 min drive
Fish House Grill - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Post and Beam Home on Meadow pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Post and Beam Home on Meadow?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Post and Beam Home on Meadow?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Post and Beam Home on Meadow located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Hulls Cove Visitor Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Newlin Gardens. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Perfect for our visit to Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park
This home was perfect for our stay in Bar Harbor. So close to the Acadia National Park entrance and visitors center and to the downtown Bar Harbor area. The hike had everything we needed to make the most of our stay.
This location was amazing! Super close to everything, but you felt like you were in the middle of the woods.A ton of space for everyone in our family, including the pup. We would love to stay again!
Convenient and quiet location. Very comfortable home. Bedrooms clean and inviting as well as bathrooms. Well stocked kitchen re appliances and necessary ware.
Our family of four and dog had a wonderful week here! It was perfectly located to get around the island by car and had everything we needed at the house. The yard was huge for the kids and dog to run around. Thanks for having us!
The home was very comfortable for our group and Melanie was great at communicating with us. My only suggestion to Melanie would be to have a nicer kitchen setup with enough matching plates and accessories. Maybe some nicer bath towels would be great too. Thanks for the stay!
As soon as we entered the home we knew we were in for a fantastic stay! We had so much room to spread out, the kitchen and the deck is where we spent most of our time though. Sitting on the deck, looking out into the meadow was amazing. The home had all the things we needed, we even cooked dinner there one night. Loved our stay and when we hopefully return to Bar Harbor, we will want to stay here again!
Bar Harbor traffic is crazy! Was so nice to be just outside in a call, serene setting. House worked great for us. Loved all the toys (inside and outside) and children’s books for my kids. House has tons of character! Would recommend anyone stay here.
We traveled with our adult children and the house was perfect. It is very close to Acadia and also to the shops and restaurants in Bar Harbor. It has an open floor plan, a big kitchen, and a welcoming back deck and yard, which were all perfect for relaxing between activities and cooking at the house. The owner was a good communicator. Overall, it was a great rental!
This home was a perfect private place for a small family gathering. We had ample space for game/movie night on the rainy days with room tor cooking and meals for eight. The location was wonderful for short drives to Jordan pond, Cadillac mountain and walking the Shore path for beginner hikers. The Bee Hive was for the more ambitious of group. The Bar Harbor Inn was especially nice to have lunch and cocktails while viewing the harbor and enjoying the warmth from the fire pit. Overall our family had a wonderful time in Bar Harbor and the surrounding area.
Our stay at the "Post and Beam Home on Meadow" was wonderful! We had seven adults and a small dog all comfortably accommodated at this beautiful home.
Mornings were spent on the deck, watching deer wander by in the large open meadow beyond the yard, and listening to singing birds.
The meals we had in home were prepared in the beautiful and well appointed kitchen which had all we needed (including a propane grill on the covered entry way.
The dining room for eating and games, and the living room for lounging was perfect for us.
All of the bedrooms were comfortable (the master bedroom and bath were extremely spacious).
The house could not have been closer to everything we wanted to visit, but was set back from the road so we felt perfectly isolated and could her no passing cars.
At night, the view of the stars (and satellites) was awesome.
We definitely would recommend this home for anyone needing the space and who enjoy relaxing in the outdoors.
Thank you Melanie for your help.
We stayed here with our extended family including a toddler and infant. The house has a long driveway so it sits away from the road and the outdoor space is wonderful. We loved sitting on the deck after hikes. There were lots of toys and a play set out back for the kids to enjoy. The kitchen was well-stocked. The only complaint is the carpet in two of the upstairs bedrooms was stained and worn, but they had replaced the carpet in the hallway and master so I assume the bedrooms are next. There is also plenty of parking - we had three cars and could have easily fit two more. It’s a perfect location for exploring Acadia. I was worried about staying outside of Bar Harbor but am happy we did - the yard was so pleasant to relax in after a day in the park.
This is our second stay at this rental. Nice, clean home away from the hubbub of downtown Bar Harbor. Kitchen is roomy and very well supplied, large dining table, comfy couches and television with satellite and 1/2 bath downstairs. Lovely large deck that overlooks big private backyard...you'll probably spot deer. One queen size bedroom downstairs, upstairs master with king and bathroom, another bedroom with queen and a room with a twin size bed that has an optional twin mattress available (stored under upstairs queen bed) that lays on floor. Also, additional full bath upstairs.
Location is about 2 miles from the Hull Cove entrance to Acadia and access to carriage roads.
The owner was quick to respond to any questions or issues (which we didn't have).
Lovely very clean post and beam type home in a quiet location and short drive to the action in Bar Harbor. Access to Acadia is just a couple of miles down the road. The kitchen is wonderful, spacious and well equipped. The master suite was wonderful with a private bath. The king bed was VERY comfortable and I heard no complaints about the other beds at the house. I misinterpreted the listing as I thought there were twin beds for my young grandchildren. I contacted the owner and low and behold she informed me there was a twin mattress hiding under the queen bed. Problem solved. The yard is big with room for a dog to run, kids to play and deer to graze (which they did). We didn't watch much TV but, there were plenty of stations and apps to choose from. It was great to have wifi available. There were a few cons but, nothing that would prevent me from renting here again. Some of the screens were missing so you couldn't open up a few windows for fresh air (there is a portable air conditioner hooked up for hot weather) and the double door/sliders off the dining area for easy access to back deck were broken. The kids playset was enjoyed by our 3 & 5 year olds but, may it be a bit rickety for older young children. Other than that it was a great place to return to at the end of a busy day.
This house is close to Acadia National Park, yet feels like you are far from town. It sits back from the road, is very quiet, and has a lovely backyard view. The downstairs is well suited to a family gathering. Enjoyed our short stay there.