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Enchanting Bar Harbor Cottage

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Front of Cottage
Living room
Living room
Living room
living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Cabin Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Enchanting Bar Harbor Cottage

WINTER SPECIAL . Book for 3 nights and we will make it 4 when you book . SIMPLE !
November 1 to April 15 . THE CABIN BEDROOM IS CLOSE DURING THE WINTER until mid April . There is a full Futon in the living room of the cottage. And a queen bed in the loft.

This charming rustic cottage is a minute walk to a beautiful rocky beach which is 450 ft away . In beautiful Hulls Cove . 3 minutes from the Main Park entrance and visitors center. It is five minutes to downtown Bar Harbor . It is a five minute walk to the free shuttle (The Island Explorer) Far Niente is peaceful and quiet. It has a lovely deck surrounded by pines where you can relax and have a barbeque after your day in the Park. Far Niente (which means 'to do nothing') comes equipped with all amenities. Far Niente is a beautiful cottage in the woods , and yes we do have an occasional insect visitor .
The cabin bedroom is 5 steps away from the main Cottage . Giving total privacy for 2 couples . A rustic all wood Cabin . Like luxury camping .
See our other property # 115818

Property manager

John Kurgan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small, non-shedding well behaved dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
From November 1 to May 1 the Cabin Bedroom is closed . There is a Full Futon in the living room . Call for shorter stays

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number VR2R23-009

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area 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 and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hulls Cove Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Village Green - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 11 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fish House Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paddys Irish Pub Bar Harbor - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Bar Harbor Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Bar Harbor Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Bar Harbor Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Bar Harbor Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Hulls Cove Visitor Center. Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 188 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 188 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most perfect vacation! This house and host are wonderful. John has thought of everything and the charm abounds! The location is perfect, close enough to Bar Harbor center but far enough away to have some peace and quiet. The short walk to the water is beautiful. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K. R.

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

Acadia cabin

Excellent place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

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

Adorable cottage and attentive host

The cottage was a great time for my partner and I. We wanted a relaxing getaway for our anniversary and this place provided just that! Very close to Bar Harbor and fairly easy to navigate the area. John stayed in touch and truly showed that he wanted us to have a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Great place

Fine house, good host, very close to Acadia National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

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

Amazing!

Property is beautiful and the owner John - 5 stars for his communication and hospitality. I highly recommend this property. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara R.

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

Anniversary trip

Great location and accommodations. Super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable host who offered great recommendations for dining and hiking.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Fantastic stay!!

The cottage is so cute and cozy. Exactly as described and stocked with what any visitor might need. The host was communicative and helpful. I would definitely stay again and recommend it to anyone visiting Bar Harbor! Just outside town and 15-20 minutes from the national park. Thanks for everything! Helped make my visit trip to Maine amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick E.

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

Love area, too to everything

We had a blast, place very nice and very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Bar Harbor

Awesome cabin with so many thoughtful amenities. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen S.

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

Wonderful cottage

My husband, dog and I had a wonderful stay in Bar Harbor. The property was in a great location, in a beautiful setting and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale R.

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

Great place

Great place for a long weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

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

Family vacation in Acadia

Our stay at the cottage was perfect and made our vacation to Acadia wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Lovely getaway

Tucked away from the touristy hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor but still a quick drive/trip on the free shuttle to town and Acadia National Park, this gorgeous cottage has style and personality. We loved our stay both times we’ve been. It’s the perfect retreat.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Wonder visit

Perfectly located from Acadia trails and Bar Harbor!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brewster T.

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

Great little spot!

We had an amazing weekend up in Bar Harbor staying here! Very convenient to get everywhere and a very cozy little spot to stay and hang out.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice P.

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

Lovely cottage

Cozy cabin close to the park entrance.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill D., Merrimac MA

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

Great place to stay

We had a great week at John’s cottage. It is centrally located and just perfect! Would recommend staying here! Thanks for a great get away John
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Fantastic location near Acadia

I would 100% stay here again. It was a lovely location and super well appointed and comfortable cabin. Communication with John was smooth and easy. We highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

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

Wonderful Time

The property was "as advertised". John was very much in communication via text with suggestions on enjoying the Bar Harbor area, which was much appreciative. The property was very clean and the location was great and convenient to both the town as well as different parts of Acadia NP. We stayed here 5 years ago and when we come back to the area we will stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great stay

Property was exactly as advertised. The owner was extremely communicative and a short ride from downtown. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick s.

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

Loved it

Its a very quiet peaceful place to stay. Nice and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Anniversary vacation

We loved the cottage! It came with everything you need, including basics like toilet paper which was appreciated! It was very clean and convenient to Acadia as well as Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brewster T.

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

Lovely winter retreat

This was our second year coming here and we absolutely loved it. John is extremely communicative and made the check in/check out process very easy for us. The cottage is very cozy and extremely convenient to get to the park and into town!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cécile F.

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

Very nice!

We really enjoyed our stay at John's Far Niente!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Winter Wonderland

Perfect little cabin. Exactly as advertised. Cozy and inviting. We'd stay again for sure!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by John Kurgan

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I live here and I am 5 minutes away should you need anything . I take great care of my guest . It’s like having a live in concierge . A phone call away .207-610-3789

Why they chose this property

If you are looking for a cozy rustic cottage, near Bar Harbor and close to the ocean, Far Niente is the perfect choice. This charming little cottage with a loft bedroom, a gas wood stove, deck and the Cabin Bedroom affords some quiet, private time in a wooded neighborhood to finish your busy day, biking on the carriage trails or hiking in the Park. Close to Bar Harbor, you can still be in town quickly but enjoy the respite of not being right in town. And we do not charge a cleaning fee .

What makes this property unique

It’s enchanting !

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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